Luka Doncic

As effective as the Lakers have been in Luka Doncic's absence, Skip Bayless took things a step further.

The way the Los Angeles Lakers have taken control of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets has raised more than a few eyebrows. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out injured, most expected the series to be one-sided in the opposite direction. However, the Rockets have shown the same vulnerabilities that were apparent all […] The post Ime Udoka’s seat should be scorching hot after Rockets’ embarrassing start to series vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Even without his two co-stars in the lineup, LeBron James has gotten the Los Angeles Lakers out to a perfect start this postseason, taking a 2-0 series lead on the Houston Rockets after back-to-back wins at home. Most people counted the Lakers out when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves went down with injuries, but James […]

Luka Doncic successfully appealed to become eligible for end-of-season awards despite not meeting the 65 games played threshold, but it wound up proving all for naught for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar in one regard. When the 2025-26 NBA MVP finalists were announced this week, the group consisted of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are doing the unexpected as they lead the series 2-0 over the disastrous Houston Rockets thanks to the spectacular play of LeBron James, Luke Kennard, and Marcus Smart.

The Los Angeles Lakers have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets, despite being shorthanded. Now, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are starting the process of ramping up for a return. Reaves is closer to being able to play than Doncic. "The sense around the Lakers is that Austin Reaves is actually the one that's further along than Luka Doncic in their respective rehab processes," ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania said. "I am told Austin Reaves has started one-on-one on-court work. The ...

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Lakers coach opens up on current injuries to Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves.

Lakers coach speaks out after Luka Doncic's disappointing finish in the MVP race.

The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue this Tuesday, April 21, as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets for Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series. Los Angeles (1-0) holds the early advantage after a hard-fought 114-108 victory in Game 1. Houston, led by Kevin Durant, is searching for a vital road split to shift the momentum before the series heads to Texas. Catch the action live on Peacock. The status of Lakers star Luka Dončić remains the biggest storyline heading into tip-...

Luka Doncic is set to lead the Los Angeles Lakers for years following his contract extension this past summer. There is arguably no better superstar to serve as the face of the franchise after LeBron James than Doncic given his age, talent and global appeal. In his first full season with Los Angeles, Doncic led […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are holding out hope that Luka Doncic can join them at some point on the court during the playoffs. The Lakers are off to a solid start in the postseason as they currently own a 1-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets. Like Los Angeles, Houston was without its main star […]

The Lakers will again be without their starting backcourt for Game 2. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are both out Tuesday against the Rockets, as noted by The Athletic’s Dan Woike. That was the expectation, with Doncic working back from a left hamstring strain and Reaves dealing with a left oblique issue. Doncic has not […] The post Lakers still without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves; expect bigger test in Game 2 appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Eddie Johnson believes Luka Doncic has to change in order to win an MVP and a championship.

Kevin Durant’s knee injury looms large in the Rockets-Lakers playoff series. Here’s how his potential return could shift momentum against a shorthanded Los Angeles team missing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

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The Los Angeles Lakers remain without Luka Doncic as they face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed a familiar face back to practice on Monday in Luka Doncic. Doncic had been absent from practice last week leading up to Game 1 of the Lakers’ opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets as he was in Spain seeking additional treatment on […] The post JJ Redick pokes fun at Luka Doncic’s role amid hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 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 star Kevin Durant (right knee contusion) is questionable for the contest. Durant was injured in Rockets practice ahead […]

Jeanie Buss wants LeBron James to retire a Laker but admits decision is his.