Lakers' LeBron James Draws Attention After Alperen Sengun Moment During Playoff Game
LeBron James had everyone talking after a heated moment during Lakers' Playoff game against the Houston Rockets.

LeBron James had everyone talking after a heated moment during Lakers' Playoff game against the Houston Rockets.

Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson wants his former team to take control of their series against the Houston Rockets. Can LeBron James and the rest of LA's players go up 2-0 before heading to Houston?

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to take a 2-0 lead as they hosted the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their first-round clash at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. Like in Game 1, Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was on hand to cheer for his teammates. He is still recovering from a hamstring injury. A few minutes […] The post Watch Lakers’ Luka Doncic receive 2025-26 NBA scoring title trophy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers don’t expect Luka Doncic back this series, while Austin Reaves has begun one-on-one on-court work.

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their opening round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and if they want to win this series they’re likely going to have to do so short-handed. Despite a recent report suggesting that Austin Reaves in particular was inching closer […] The post JJ Redick throws cold water on recent Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injury updates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers coach JJ Redick gave an update on Austin Reaves.

Even though there isn’t an update on the return-to-play timelines for either of the Lakers injured star guards, coach JJ Redick shared encouraging news about Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ahead of Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Rockets.

It appears the Houston Rockets are more dependent on the 37-year-old Kevin Durant than fans maybe even realized, but the Los Angeles Lakers are relying on their own aging legend to will them through the first round of the NBA playoffs. The 41-year-old LeBron James scored 19 points on 9-of-15 shooting and also recorded 13 […] The post Why Nick Wright believes LeBron James, Lakers could put Rockets away in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Lakers look to take 2-0 series lead against the Rockets in their playoff series, a top NBA insider revealed the latest on Austin Reaves' potential availability.

"Two frauds faking injuries" - NBA Fans Baffled as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves Injury Update Takes Shocking Turn From Shams Charania Sportskeeda

The Los Angeles Lakers finally got some positive news on the injury front. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday that there remains no expectation that Luka Doncic will return in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs, and he remains out indefinitely. Austin Reaves, however, has progressed further in his rehab and has an outside … The post Lakers get good news on Austin Reaves’ injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic are on very different timelines as the Lakers prepare for Game 2 against the Rockets.

Lakers receive mixed injury updates on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves ahead of Game 2 sportingnews.com

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for Game 2 of their Western Conference first round series against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers went up 1-0 in surprisingly easy fashion over the weekend, putting 107 points on the board despite playing without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Now, Los Angeles has gotten a […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves dealt conflicting injury return updates for Rockets series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Is Austin Reaves playing in Game 2 tonight vs. Rockets? Final status for Lakers star sportingnews.com

When asked by reporters, Rui Hachimura had no idea that his teammate, Luka Doncic, slapped him on the back of his head, even when there's no stoppage of play during their game against the Rockets.

The Lakers and Rockets released their Game 2 injury report, featuring critical updates on Kevin Durant and Luka Dončić's statuses.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is back with the team in LA after seeking treatment in Europe for his hamstring injury.

The Lakers have made a final decision on Luka Doncic’s injury status before Game 2 vs. the Houston Rockets. Here’s what it means. The post Los Angeles Lakers Announce Luka Doncic Injury Decision Before Rockets Game 2 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Los Angeles Lakers may have a realistic chance of bringing back Alex Caruso during the upcoming offseason. General Manager Rob Pelinka has prepared to have a lot of cap space available to either sign new talents or trade for a contract other teams will want to unload. The Oklahoma City Thunder is starting to […] The post Lakers Linked To Alex Caruso Reunion Trade This Offseason appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Kevin Durant watched in civvies on the bench while his Houston Rockets dropped Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday evening. Even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers came out firing behind the boisterous home crowd. L.A.’s spirit was elevated from jump by the timeless LeBron James, who looked spry and […] The post Kevin Durant Injury Update: Rockets Announce Star’s Status for Game 2 vs Lakers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Los Angeles Lakers needed other players to step up down the stretch before the NBA Playoffs. King James can still take over games, but those moments are getting fewer and farther between, which gives other players a chance to step up. In addition to that, a rash of injuries allowed players like Luke Kennard […] The post Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes has had Luke Kennard stock for over a decade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James and the No. 4 seed Los Angeles Lakers took care of business in their opening game of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, defeating the No. 5 seed Houston Rockets, who were without Kevin Durant, 107-98 in Game 1 of the first-round matchup. Now, the Lakers will look to take a 2-0 series lead as they ...

Jeannie Buss reflected on her last encounter with Kobe Bryant to reveal how Mamba would have loved Luka Doncic joining the Los Angeles Lakers.
