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The Lakers are urged to pursue Tobias Harris after his standout playoff performances, with the veteran forward set to enter free agency. The post Lakers Urged to Pursue $52M Veteran ‘Standout’ to Upgrade Perimeter Shooting appeared first on HEAVY.
The Lakers have a Luke Kennard problem. He defers too much. Against a Thunder team with the NBA’s top-rated defense, Kennard will be the X-factor in their second-round playoff series. Without Luka Doncic, the Thunder will collapse on LeBron James and Austin Reaves. The Lakers need more from Luke Kennard if they want to defeat...
"Luke Kennard didn't get no touches" - Jeff Teague believes Austin Reaves' "I'm the real white guy" proclamation cost the Lakers Game 5 Basketball Network
The Los Angeles Lakers are up 3-2 in the first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and whenever the postseason ends, they will face plenty of roster decisions. Questions remain about the future of LeBron James and Austin Reaves, although Reaves is a candidate to sign a massive deal with the Lakers this summer. Another … The post Lakers’ stance on Luke Kennard re-signing has been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Luke Kennard was massively trolled for scoring merely 1 point in the LA Lakers' 99-93 Game 5 loss against the Houston Rockets.
Lakers forward LeBron James looked like he was out of gas in the closing stages of his team's 99-93 Game 5 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. The post Lakers Face Tough LeBron James Decision Before Game 6 vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.
The Los Angeles Lakers made a change to the starting lineup when they entered the second half of the Game 5 matchup against the Houston Rockets. With Austin Reaves back, Lakers head coach JJ Reddick felt comfortable after two quarters of action going back to the star sharpshooter. Luke Kennard Has A Rough Outing One […] The post Lakers Make Critical Austin Reaves Change in Game 5 vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.
The Los Angeles Lakers are getting Austin Reaves back on the floor for Game 5 against the Rockets, and coach Ime Udoka reacted to the news. The post Ime Udoka Reacts to Lakers’ Austin Reaves Game 5 Return appeared first on HEAVY.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 battle against the Houston Rockets included a rare occurrence for the veteran sharpshooter, Luke Kennard. On the day after the game, the NBA announced that Kennard would be among two Lakers fined. According to the April 27 statement, Kennard was hit with a $25,000 fine from the league. Marcus […] The post How Many Times Has NBA Punished Lakers’ Luke Kennard? appeared first on HEAVY.
When Luka Doncic went down with his hamstring injury late in the regular season against the Oklahoma City Thunder, all seemed lost for the Los Angeles Lakers. This organization understands his importance, especially in the playoffs, and his presence will be needed by the Lakers if they are to get past the Houston Rockets in […] The post What I’m hearing about Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury return timetable vs. Thunder if they beat Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard spoke freely after the NBA fined him $25,000 for getting in the face of officials after Game 4. The post Lakers’ Luke Kennard Sounds Off After Dustup With Referees, Fine appeared first on HEAVY.
Luke Kennard was slapped with a $25,000 fine following his NSFW remarks towards James Williams.
Fans weren't happy with the fines slapped on two Lakers guards, who took exception to some calls in Game 4.
Are Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard suspended from Game 5 against Rockets? NBA's punishment on Lakers stars explored Sportskeeda
The NBA handed the Los Angeles Lakers stars Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard a hefty paycheck for showing their frustration with the refs.
The NBA has punished two Lakers players after their Game 4 loss to the Rockets.
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.
Two Lakers guards were fined by the NBA because of their criticism and interactions with the referees after Sunday’s Game 4 loss to the Rockets. The league announced on Monday that Marcus Smart was fined $35,000 for “questioning the integrity of game officials”, while Luke Kennard was fined $25,000 for “directing inappropriate language toward game...
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.
The Los Angeles Lakers got beaten fair and square by the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their first-round series, with LA suffering its first defeat of the 2026 NBA playoffs in a 115-96 loss. While the Lakers are still in a commanding position to say the least, as they are bringing a 3-1 series […] The post Lakers’ Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard hit with hefty fines for Game 4 comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers enter Sunday’s Game 4 against the Houston Rockets looking like a team with plenty of new goals in mind. Los Angeles secured convincing victories in the first three games of the series, with the newly-installed trio of LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart continuing to thrive. The Lakers were playing against a […] The post Lakers Announce Eye-Popping News Before Game 4 vs Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.
LOS ANGELES – By now there’s no question that the Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of Luke Kennard was the steal of the trade deadline. Kennard has been invaluable to the team during the playoffs in their opening round series against the Houston Rockets. Lakers head coach JJ Redick has put Luke Kennard at point guard, […] The post Luke Kennard claps back at critics who demanded more aggression appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Lakers made just one minor move at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, but Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura and team chemistry are proving why standing pat was the right call despite all the outside noise.
The Houston Rockets are trying to find the best way to play winning basketball as the Los Angeles Lakers lead their series 2-0. Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant, and Co. have felt like they’ve played the right way, and yet they trail the team they were favored to defeat in the series without Luka Doncic or […] The post Alperen Sengun identifies only issue vs. Lakers that led to 0-2 hole appeared first on ClutchPoints.
