Deandre Ayton: Lakers ‘Did What We Were Supposed To Do’ In Game 1 Win Vs. Rockets
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers went into their first-round series as huge underdogs against the Houston Rockets, but they landed the first punch with a Game 1 win at home after Kevin Durant was ruled out, joining Luka…
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…
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…
Deandre Ayton: Lakers ‘Did What We Were Supposed To Do’ In Game 1 Win Vs. Rockets
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers went into their first-round series as huge underdogs against the Houston Rockets, but they landed the first punch with a Game 1 win at home after Kevin Durant was ruled out, joining Luka…
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…
JJ Redick: Kevin Durant Missing Game 1 Didn’t Affect Lakers’ Mentality Against Rockies
Originally published by LakersNation.comPeople outside of the Los Angeles Lakers organization didn’t give them much of a chance to advance past the Houston Rockets in round one of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The Lakers’ playoff odds were decimated once they…
Magic Johnson Congratulates Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama On Winning Award Named After Lakers Legend
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe future of the NBA appears to be bright as young superstars like Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs are emerging both on and off the court. Wembanyama is a true unicorn of a player given…
Lakers News: LeBron James Believes Thunder Are Favorites To Repeat As Champions
Originally published by LakersNation.comDespite the Los Angeles Lakers’ strong play in March, they quickly received a reality check in April by playing the Oklahoma City Thunder twice. LeBron James suited up in that first meeting and the team got embarrassed,…
JJ Redick Reveals Lakers’ Mindset Until Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Return
Originally published by LakersNation.comJJ Redick kicks off his second postseason as a head coach on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, but unfortunately the Los Angeles Lakers are going into this series without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. With Doncic…
Rockets Star Kevin Durant Ruled Out In Game 1 Vs. Lakers
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Houston Rockets released an updated injury report for Saturday’s Game 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant (right knee contusion) is out. Durant was originally listed as questionable, a surprise injury designation, although…
JJ Redick Reveals Lakers’ Mindset Until Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Return
Originally published by LakersNation.comJJ Redick kicks off his second postseason as a head coach on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, but unfortunately the Los Angeles Lakers are going into this series without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. With Doncic…
