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Deandre Ayton

Lakers Get Massive Kevin Durant Update Ahead of Pivotal Game 5 vs Rockets

Apr 28, 2026 @ 9:42am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
Heavy

A major Kevin Durant update just dropped ahead of Game 5 — and it carries big implications for the Los Angeles Lakers. The post Lakers Get Massive Kevin Durant Update Ahead of Pivotal Game 5 vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.

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Two Los Angeles Lakers Starters Hit With NBA Fines After Houston Rockets Extend Series

Apr 27, 2026 @ 11:57pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

The NBA handed the Los Angeles Lakers stars Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard a hefty paycheck for showing their frustration with the refs.

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NBA Announces Punishment For Lakers Duo Before Game 5

Apr 27, 2026 @ 11:10pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Athlon Sports

The NBA has punished two Lakers players after their Game 4 loss to the Rockets.

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LeBron James Makes Self-Aware Turnover Joke After Loss to Houston Rockets

Apr 27, 2026 @ 11:02pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

LeBron James joked about a turnover after a postgame mishap following the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 loss.

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2 Lakers players get fined for criticizing the referees

Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:56pm
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
Larry Brown Sports

Two Los Angeles Lakers players are now feeling the wrath of the league office. The NBA announced on Monday that Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard have been fined. Smart is being fined $35,000 for “questioning the integrity of the game officials,” and Kennard is being fined $20,000 for “directing inappropriate language towards game … The post 2 Lakers players get fined for criticizing the referees appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA Announces Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard News Before Game 5

Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:23pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

The NBA announced discipline for Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard — and it stems from a controversial Game 4 moment. The post NBA Announces Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard News Before Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Multiple Lakers Players Accuse Rockets’ Jae’Sean Tate of “Cursing Guys Out” as Tensions Flare During Game 4

Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:45pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Several Lakers players reportedly claimed Jae’Sean Tate was aggressively cursing at them, and the Rockets forward allegedly wanted to confront Maxi Kleber after the final buzzer sounded.

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JJ Redick So Locked In He Accidentally Walks Straight Into Fans’ Shooting Challenge

Apr 27, 2026 @ 12:17pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

During the Game 4, JJ Redick was so locked in he didn’t realize he walked backwards into the fans shooting challenge.

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LeBron James Calls Out Controversial Adou Thiero Ejection That Left Him Frustrated

Apr 27, 2026 @ 11:44am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

LeBron James expressed his frustration with the officiating during the Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets and criticized Adou Thiero's ejection in the fourth quarter

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic will foot bill for any Adou Thiero fine after controversial ejection

Apr 27, 2026 @ 11:18am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

The Los Angeles Lakers were not able to complete the sweep against the Houston Rockets, as they lost 115-96 in Game 4. Though it wasn’t their best performance, it was something else that seemed to bother the Lakers toward the end of the game, and it was the ejection of Adou Thiero. With less than […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic will foot bill for any Adou Thiero fine after controversial ejection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“They Call it a Little Softer”: Ime Udoka, Alperen Sengun Surprisingly Defend Lakers’ Deandre Ayton After Ejection

Apr 27, 2026 @ 11:00am
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

Deandre Ayton's elbow collided with Alperen Sengun's face, leading to his ejection in Game 4.

Read more“They Call it a Little Softer”: Ime Udoka, Alperen Sengun Surprisingly Defend Lakers’ Deandre Ayton After Ejection

NBA ref in middle of another playoff mess after Lakers’ Deandre Ayton shockingly ejected

Apr 27, 2026 @ 9:51am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
NY Post Sports

Deandre Ayton’s controversial Game 4 ejection in Lakers vs Rockets draws criticism from LeBron James, Alperen Sengun, Ime Udoka and JJ Redick, as players on both sides questioned the flagrant 2 call.

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Luka Doncic Makes Classy Gesture After Adou Thiero’s Ejection Against Rockets

Apr 27, 2026 @ 8:44am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Athlon Sports

Ejections for rookies can be harsh, especially during the NBA Playoffs. Adou Thiero faced a similar situation during the Lakers’ blowout loss to the Rockets. Luckily for Thiero, his teammate Luka Doncic is ready to handle things from here. Game 4 not only saw the Lakers suffer a 115–96 loss to the ...

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Deandre Ayton’s Ejection Has Lakers Fans Accusing Refs Of Foul Play: “Giving Free Wins in the Playoffs”

Apr 27, 2026 @ 3:45am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

Deandre Ayton's ejection has Lakers fans accusing refs of making biased calls for Houston in Game 4.

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LeBron James Doesn't Hide His Anger Over Lakers Teammate's Ejection

Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:55am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Athlon Sports

Deandre Ayton and Adou Thiero were both ejected in the Lakers' Game 4 loss to the Rockets.

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LeBron James Gets Brutally Honest After Lakers’ Game 4 Blowout Loss to Rockets

Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:27am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

The Los Angeles Lakers missed their first chance to close out their first-round playoff series, falling 115-96 to the Houston Rockets in Game 4 on Sunday night. The loss cut the series lead to 3-1 and forced a Game 5 back in Los Angeles. Houston controlled the game early and never let go, building a […] The post LeBron James Gets Brutally Honest After Lakers’ Game 4 Blowout Loss to Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Rockets Keep Historic Dream Alive as Series Odds Double After Game 4 Win Over Lakers

Apr 27, 2026 @ 1:33am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

The Houston Rockets kept their postseason alive with a 115-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series. Facing a 3-0 deficit entering the night, Houston delivered its most complete performance of the series to avoid elimination and force a Game 5. The result comes at a critical […] The post Rockets Keep Historic Dream Alive as Series Odds Double After Game 4 Win Over Lakers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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JJ Redick Sends Strong Message After Deandre Ayton’s Controversial Ejection in Lakers’ Game 4 Loss

Apr 27, 2026 @ 1:07am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

The Los Angeles Lakers missed a chance to close out their first-round series against the Houston Rockets, falling 115-96 in Game 4 on Sunday night. The loss cut the Lakers’ series lead to 3-1 and extended the matchup to at least a fifth game.The game turned decisively in the third quarter when Lakers center Deandre […] The post JJ Redick Sends Strong Message After Deandre Ayton’s Controversial Ejection in Lakers’ Game 4 Loss appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers vs. Rockets Post-Game Stats: Houston Keeps Series Alive Amid Night of Costly LA Turnovers

Apr 27, 2026 @ 1:07am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

With Amen Thompson's stellar performance, the Rockets edged past the Lakers to extend their series with a 115-96 win.

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‘So Soft,’ ‘Wow’ — NBA World Reacts to Deandre Ayton’s Controversial Ejection in Lakers-Rockets Game 4

Apr 27, 2026 @ 12:28am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

Deandre Ayton's controversial flagrant-two ejection in Game 4 of Lakers-Rockets sparked strong reactions from many NBA observers.

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‘A True Game-Changer’ — Lakers Predicted to Pursue 22-Year-Old All-Star After Failed Deandre Ayton Experiment

Apr 26, 2026 @ 11:48pm
BasketballNBADetroit PistonsLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

The Lakers have been floated as a potential landing spot for Jalen Duren if the Pistons play hardball with the 22-year-old All-Star in free agency.

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Kevin Durant’s Reaction to Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Ejection Goes Viral

Apr 26, 2026 @ 11:44pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

Looking for a Game 4 victory to avoid the sweep, the Houston Rockets caught a break in the third quarter. Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was tossed with a flagrant 2 foul on Alperen Sengun. Kevin Durant, who was on the Rockets’ bench throughout the Game 4 action, was spotted waving at Ayton after […] The post Kevin Durant’s Reaction to Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Ejection Goes Viral appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Deandre Ayton ejected in Game 4 as Lakers collapse against Rockets

Apr 26, 2026 @ 11:42pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
NY Post Sports

Lakers center Deandre Ayton was ejected after a flagrant two foul on Alperen Sengun as Los Angeles fell apart against the Houston Rockets in Game 4 at Toyota Center.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant waves goodbye to ex-teammate Deandre Ayton after ejection

Apr 26, 2026 @ 11:38pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

The Houston Rockets were fighting for their lives as they hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Toyota Center on Sunday. The Rockets could not afford to lose after dropping the first three games, including a heartbreaker in Game 3 on Friday. Tension built up in […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant waves goodbye to ex-teammate Deandre Ayton after ejection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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