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Most of the NBA world doubts that the Houston Rockets will be taken down by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Recently, the Lakers lost two key players in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The former is dealing with a hamstring strain, which came at a time when […] The post Kevin Durant Gets Honest on Lakers Without Luka Doncic in NBA Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Lakers Receive Crucial Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Playoff Availability Update vs Rockets

Apr 16, 2026 @ 8:53am

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to do battle with the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. This isn’t an ordinary No. 4 vs. No. 5 seed playoff matchup. There are numerous intriguing storylines, but mostly out of the Lakers side. The outlook on Los Angeles’ season changed dramatically in early April. […] The post Lakers Receive Crucial Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Playoff Availability Update vs Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.

"Rule was never put in place to punish someone" – Draymond Green believes Cade Cunningham should get a 65-game exception if Luka Doncic does – Basketball Network

Apr 16, 2026 @ 8:50am

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"Rule was never put in place to punish someone" - Draymond Green believes Cade Cunningham should get a 65-game exception if Luka Doncic does Basketball Network

With Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić injured, LeBron gets one last chance to play hero

Apr 16, 2026 @ 7:00am

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The Los Angeles Lakers have only one hope to beat the Houston Rockets: the greatest player of all-time pulling one final rabbit out of his legendary hat.

Kevin Durant Sends Respectful Warning About Los Angeles Lakers Despite Injury Setbacks

Apr 16, 2026 @ 1:28am

Kevin Durant said he is not taking the challenge against the Lakers lightly despite their injuries issues.

Why Rockets will smash Lakers in 5 games with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injured

Apr 16, 2026 @ 1:09am

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Earlier in the 2025-26 season, it looked as though the Houston Rockets had all the makings of a pretender despite adding Kevin Durant into the mix. Fans have gotten so frustrated towards the Rockets for their poor execution in crunch time, and their offense can get clogged at times due to the lack of spacing. […] The post Why Rockets will smash Lakers in 5 games with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injured appeared first on ClutchPoints.

JJ Redick Shares Strong Belief in Bronny James’ Growing Role Ahead of Houston Rockets Series

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:55pm

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick talks about the improvement of Bronny James. But will he use the youngster in their upcoming seven-game series against the Rockets?

NBA Fans Let Nasty Jokes Fly at LeBron James as Los Angeles Lakers Lock In for Playoff Prep

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:24pm

In their preparation for their series against the Houston Rockets, LeBron James and the rest of his teammates have chosen to do an intense workout while using common gym equipment.

Austin Reaves Practice Video Emerges After Lakers Injury Update

Apr 15, 2026 @ 7:51pm

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The Los Angeles Lakers kick off their NBA playoffs campaign on Saturday against the Houston Rockets. L.A. will host Game 1 of this opening-round best-of-seven series at Crypto.com Arena. At this point, however, there is serious doubt about Austin Reaves’ availability for the series. The 27-year-old ...

Lakers’ JJ Redick Announces Bronny James Decision Before NBA Playoffs

Apr 15, 2026 @ 6:23pm

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, the Los Angeles Lakers will rely on LeBron James and Bronny James against the Houston Rockets.

JJ Redick Addresses LeBron James Advantage on Lakers-Rockets Playoff Scheduling

Apr 15, 2026 @ 6:10pm

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick speaks on playoff scheduling and how it can impact LeBron James.

Lakers’ LeBron James Makes Feelings on Play-In Tournament Clear

Apr 15, 2026 @ 3:27pm

Lakers star LeBron James has been to the play-in tournament three times, and he's quite happy to not be going back. The post Lakers’ LeBron James Makes Feelings on Play-In Tournament Clear appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Lakers Get Luka Doncic Update as He Expected to Make Surprising Off-Court Move

Apr 15, 2026 @ 3:16pm

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the start of the 2026 NBA playoffs while still navigating uncertainty surrounding Luka Doncic’s injury recovery. The star guard remains sidelined with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain suffered late in the regular season, leaving the team without one of its primary offensive engines ahead of a first-round […] The post Lakers Get Luka Doncic Update as He Expected to Make Surprising Off-Court Move appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Marcus Smart reveals secret to being a leader in the NBA

Apr 15, 2026 @ 3:06pm

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LOS ANGELES – Looking back at the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers’ signing of Marcus Smart flew under the radar. He joined the team after agreeing to a buyout with the Washington Wizards, and coming off a bit of a down year, the signing didn’t register must fanfare. Fast-forward to the present day as the […] The post Marcus Smart reveals secret to being a leader in the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Surprising LeBron James News Emerges Before Lakers-Rockets Playoff Series

Apr 15, 2026 @ 2:24pm

The Lakers saw another strong season from LeBron James, the oldest player in the NBA, and will need him for their playoff series vs Rockets. The post Surprising LeBron James News Emerges Before Lakers-Rockets Playoff Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Stephen A. Smith Suggests Bold Strategic Approach for Los Angeles Lakers Amid Injury Concerns

Apr 15, 2026 @ 1:47pm

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Stephen A. Smith has a strong take on how the Lakers should respond to injuries, suggesting a bold approach to stay competitive.

The Mavericks are targeting Tim Connelly to change how they build their roster

Apr 15, 2026 @ 1:21pm

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The Dallas Mavericks are changing how they build their roster. This front office search comes from failure and urgency. Dallas is operating without a permanent…

Look at Blazers’ Deni Avdija replacing Luka Doncic in infamous Devin Booker meme

Apr 15, 2026 @ 12:08pm

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On Tuesday evening, the Portland Trail Blazers punched their ticket to the NBA playoffs with a narrow road win over the Phoenix Suns in the seven vs eight matchup of the Western Conference play-in tournament. The Blazers were led in this one by Deni Avdija, who went off by scoring 41 points, including several clutch […] The post Look at Blazers’ Deni Avdija replacing Luka Doncic in infamous Devin Booker meme appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers Receive Encouraging News Before NBA Playoffs

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:58am