Lakers Injury Update: Kevin Durant Questionable; Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Out For Game 2
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers announced that star guards Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) remain out for Game 2 of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, Rockets…
Lakers News: Marcus Smart Explains ‘New Feeling’ In Return To Playoffs
Originally published by LakersNation.comIn the first nine seasons of his NBA career, Marcus Smart was in the playoffs every year as a member of the Boston Celtics. But it had been three years since his last playoff contest as he…
Jeanie Buss Discusses Whether She Wants LeBron James Back With Lakers
Originally published by LakersNation.comLeBron James has proven that he can play longer he if wants to, but he remains non-committal about his playing future. For now, James seems content playing for the Los Angeles Lakers even if it means playing…
Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Describes Luke Kennard’s Game 1 Performance In 1 Word
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers are gonna need some big performances to take down the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs and they got that in a big way in Game 1. Luke Kennard…
LeBron James Discusses Adaptability To Give Lakers Whatever Is Needed
Originally published by LakersNation.comComing into the postseason without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, it was known that LeBron James would have to play at an unbelievable level for the Los Angeles Lakers to have a chance at success. And in…
Marcus Smart ‘Glad’ To Now Be LeBron James’ Teammate In Playoffs
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers opened up their first-round series against the Houston Rockets on Saturday evening and came away with a 107-98 win. Marcus Smart and LeBron James were ready to go, setting the tone for the…
Marcus Smart ‘Glad’ To Now Be LeBron James’ Teammate In Playoffs
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers opened up their first-round series against the Houston Rockets on Saturday evening and came away with a 107-98 win. Marcus Smart and LeBron James were ready to go, setting the tone for the…
Lakers Star Luka Doncic Not Named NBA MVP Finalist
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe NBA announced the MVP finalists for the 2025-26 season, which were Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. That means Los Angeles…
LeBron James Reacts To Sharing Court With Bronny In Playoffs
Originally published by LakersNation.comPlayoff basketball is a different entity and getting that first experience is something players do not forget. For the Los Angeles Lakers, sophomore guard Bronny James was thrust into his first postseason action in Game 1 against…
LeBron James Pleased With Lakers’ Composure In Game 1 Win Over Rockets
Originally published by LakersNation.comLeBron James’ playoff experience is vast and needs to draw on all of it if he hopes to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. James…
Luke Kennard’s Perfect 3-Point Shooing Achieves Lakers Playoff First Since Robert Horry
Originally published by LakersNation.comAlthough the Los Angeles Lakers began their first-round matchup without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, LeBron James continued to fill an all-around role and it was Luke Kennard who led all scorers with 27 points against the…
Marcus Smart Reveals When He Knew Lakers Were Ready For Rockets
Originally published by LakersNation.comWith the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Houston Rockets in the first round without their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the importance of Marcus Smart grew even larger due to his experience…
