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Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr

Bronny James stuck in awkward Lakers limbo ahead of Game 3

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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8:00 AM PDT

Thunder injury trouble suddenly reshaping the Lakers’ upset chances

Colin Keane

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6:00 AM PDT

Lakers center that never was continues to live playoff nightmare

Tyler Watts

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Apr 22, 2026

Lakers look even smarter as Hawks' success can’t hide Luke Kennard regret

Jordanna Clark

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Apr 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Dorian Finney-Smith

Lakers look better for letting Dorian Finney-Smith go as wing is a playoff non-factor

Jordanna Clark

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Apr 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James won't say it but Lakers may have already solved Rockets

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard

LeBron James just validated that JJ Redick was right all along about Luke Kennard

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James quietly pushes Lakers toward obvious long-term decision

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Lakers suddenly have overwhelming evidence an upset of the Rockets is coming

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 22, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10). Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers' biggest remaining Luke Kennard question could shift the team's whole outlook

Quinn Everts

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Apr 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Marcus Smart says exactly what Lakers fans know about LeBron James

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 21, 2026

Dec 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts after a 3-point basket during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Marcus Smart's famous motto came alive for the Lakers in Game 2

Chris Lambert

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Apr 21, 2026

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant

Lakers instantly proved even Kevin Durant couldn't fix nightmare mismatch in Game 2

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 21, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James

Lakers are slowly re-learning LeBron James title formula that escaped them for years

Tyler Watts

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Apr 21, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

JJ Redick sides with Lakers fans on NBA's worst Luka Doncic take of the year

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 21, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves

JJ Redick's unsurprising Austin Reaves update gives Lakers fans a sliver of hope

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 21, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick.

Lakers’ stabilizing force amid brutal injuries was never a surprise

Colin Keane

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Apr 21, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is congratulated by forward LeBron James and guard Luka Doncic.

Lakers fans just received bittersweet update on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

Colin Keane

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Apr 21, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) reacts after a dunk in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Jaxson Hayes quickly becoming long-term Lakers lock thanks to Luka Doncic

Chris Lambert

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Apr 21, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts in the first half against the Houston Rockets during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers learn important lesson from the teams they can't beat in the playoffs

Maxwell Ogden

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Apr 21, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka

Former Lakers forward hits embarrassing new playoff low at worst time

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 21, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard

JJ Redick just gave Luke Kennard the perfect blueprint to sustain his Lakers rise

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 21, 2026

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

Two alleged suitors for LeBron James aren't assuming he's returning to Lakers

Colin Keane

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Apr 21, 2026

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant.

Lakers smell blood in the water with latest Kevin Durant injury update

Colin Keane

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Apr 20, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Houston Rockets during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers logistics have changed but LeBron's postseason reality remains the same

Maxwell Ogden

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Apr 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Latest Luka Doncic news sparks buzz among Lakers fans ahead of Game 2 vs Rockets

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 20, 2026

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Lakers’ Game 2 fate depends on Jake LaRavia making the adjustment he hasn’t all year

Chris Lambert

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Apr 20, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick

Lakers can take full control of Rockets series in Game 2 by fixing two glaring issues

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Apr 20, 2026

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