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Lakers Get Huge Boost as Rockets Announce Kevin Durant Injury News Before Game 3

The Los Angeles Lakers have absorbed all the momentum they could possibly dream of after the first two games of the 2026 NBA playoffs.  No one believed they would hear (or read) these words just a few weeks after April 2: No Luka Doncic, no Austin Reaves. No problem. Of course, that was the day […] The post Lakers Get Huge Boost as Rockets Announce Kevin Durant Injury News Before Game 3 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Brian Windhorst thought ESPN should prepare for LeBron James’ retirement after early-season woes

On Wednesday, LeBron James scored 28 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, taking a 2-0 series lead in the process. We’ll see where it goes from here, but considering how the 2025-2026 NBA season started for James and the Lakers, their run towards…

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Lakers star Luka Doncic goes through court drills before potential return: ‘Soon’

There hasn’t been an official update on the timeline for Luka Doncic’s return to the court — but there was an encouraging sign before the Lakers traveled to Houston. Doncic was seen going through light shooting drills with assistant coach Greg St. Jean and head video coordinator Michael Wexler after the Lakers’ practice on Thursday...

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic spotted at practice ahead of Game 3 vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a “mixed bag” of injury updates as they prepare for a crucial Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, there are conflicting views within the organization regarding the return timelines for their injured stars. While Austin Reaves has started on-court progressions and seems close […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic spotted at practice ahead of Game 3 vs Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brian Windhorst Once Prepared for LeBron James’ Retirement After Thinking of Him as “An Old Man Who Can’t Compete”

Brian Windhorst admitted he once expected LeBron James to retire, believing the NBA icon was nearing the end competitively.

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‘A Catastrophe for Kevin Durant’ — NBA Pundit Sounds Off on Rockets Nearing 1st-Round Playoff Upset to Luka Dončić-Less Lakers

Kevin Durant faces mounting criticism after a poor Game 2 as Nick Wright warns a first-round upset to the short-handed Lakers would be a “catastrophe.”

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‘Capable of Doing Anything’ — 2-Time All-Star Marvels at LeBron James ‘Dominating the Rockets With His Mind’ in Year 23

LeBron James dominates the Rockets in Year 23, drawing high praise from Isaiah Thomas as the Lakers take a 2-0 series lead without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.

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“LeBron has far less ego than Luka” – Skip Bayless thinks Lakers are better with LeBron James as the No. 1 option – Basketball Network

“LeBron has far less ego than Luka” - Skip Bayless thinks Lakers are better with LeBron James as the No. 1 option  Basketball Network

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As Lakers & LeBron James shine, Brian Windhorst admits he thought retirement was near

Father Time might be undefeated, but LeBron James is currently taking him to the limit. Despite being 41 years old, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar continues to defy logic, even if some of the league’s most seasoned insiders were ready to write his basketball obituary just a few months ago. Appearing on the Dan Patrick […] The post As Lakers & LeBron James shine, Brian Windhorst admits he thought retirement was near appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Owner Reveals Luka Doncic Return News Ahead of Game 3 vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking at the possibility of having Luka Doncic back to play some part of their first round series.  The Lakers, however, have received some encouraging signals about his recovery from his Grade 2 left hamstring strain as they prepare for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. Doncic wasn’t initially […] The post Lakers Owner Reveals Luka Doncic Return News Ahead of Game 3 vs Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers Honor Luka Doncic vs Rockets as Injury Concern Looms

As the Los Angeles Lakers work on gaining a two-game lead over the Houston Rockets, they took some time to honor their superstar guard, Luka Doncic, on the court. In street clothes, Doncic accepted his NBA scoring champion trophy at center court at Crypto.com Arena. via Dave McMenamin, ESPN: The Lakers presented Luka Doncic with […] The post Lakers Honor Luka Doncic vs Rockets as Injury Concern Looms appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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