Deandre Ayton Discusses Keys For Him In Lakers’ Series Vs. Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton came up big to close out the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and now he knows the team will need more of the same from him if they want to have a chance…
Marcus Smart: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is Toughest Player To Defend
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has defended every superstar in the league over the years, but it appears one stands above the rest when it comes to how challenging it is. Ahead of the Lakers' second-round series against the…
JJ Redick: Thunder Do Not Commit Fouls
As the Los Angeles Lakers get ready to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach JJ Redick is already planting some seeds with the officials. The narrative surrounding the Thunder the last couple of years is that they are…
Jake LaRavia: Lakers Respect But Don’t Fear Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get past the Houston Rockets in the first round, but now they face their toughest test yet taking on the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder. To no surprise, the Lakers are heavy underdogs going…
JJ Redick Gives Key To Lakers Competing With Thunder
While JJ Redick was proud of what the Los Angeles Lakers accomplished in the first round against the Houston Rockets, he also knows their toughest challenge is ahead as they get set to take on the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder.…
JJ Redick Proud Of Lakers’ Resiliency Despite Challenges During 2025-26 Season
The Los Angeles Lakers faced a lot of adversity during the 2025-26 season with every key player missing time due to injury, most notable Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves going down just before the start of the playoffs. The Lakers…
Why LeBron James Thanked RJ Barrett & Raptors After Lakers Advanced To Second Round
The Los Angeles Lakers punched their ticket to the second round of the playoffs as LeBron James led them to a Game 6 victory over the Houston Rockets to close out their first-round series. The Lakers will now take on…
LeBron James ‘Celebrating Small Victories’ After Lakers Eliminate Rockets
It took him a little longer than they would have liked, but LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets with a dominant Game 6 performance on the road to advance to the second round. James has…
Recap: Lakers Close Out Rockets With Game 6 Win On Road
After jumping out to a 3-0 series lead, the Los Angeles Lakers failed to close out the Houston Rockets in Games 4 and 5. They got another opportunity on Friday night as the series shifted back to Toyota Center for…
Recap: Lakers Fail To Close Out Rockets In Game 5 At Home
After dropping their first game of the series in Game 4, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and looked to close out the Houston Rockets in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers got a much-needed boost with Austin Reaves…
