Los Angeles Lakers

Marcus Smart’s intensity is a big reason why they are dominating this playoff series against the Rockets.

LOS ANGELES – Coming into their opening round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers knew that limiting All-Star big man Alperen Sengun was going to be a major point of focus. Through the Lakers’ first two games of the playoffs, Deandre Ayton has done an incredible job matching up with his […] The post Deandre Ayton reveals what he couldn’t wait to show in the playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lost in the shuffle of the Los Angeles Lakers’ swarming defensive effort against superstar Kevin Durant has been the outstanding job the team has done in containing the Houston Rockets’ other All-Star in Alperen Sengun. Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes and the rest of the Lakers have done an outstanding job so far in making life […]

OKC has looked dominant in the first round, but a possible date with the Lakers is looming

Former NBA players make their feelings known on Ime Udoka getting criticized by fans for not giving significant minutes to Reed Sheppard in Game 2 against the Lakers.

The Lakers frustrated Kevin Durant into nine turnovers by blitzing him every possession.

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Texas in a situation very few people thought they could be in. LeBron James has led L.A. to a shocking 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets, looking like clearly the better team in both games thanks to massive steps forward from James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart. […]

It turns out LeBron James still knows how to take the reins of a playoff series and — even at age 41 — make sure it's played on his terms and at his pace.

The likes of Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard have gotten a ton of praise for their performance in the playoffs so far for the Los Angeles Lakers. But another role player who has been extremely important not just in the postseason, but all season long, has been Rui Hachimura. While he hasn’t had the huge […]

For the rest of the regular season and postseason, Hoops Rumors is taking a closer look at players who will be free agents – or could become free agents – during the 2026 offseason. We’ll consider whether each player’s stock is rising or falling due to his performance and several other factors. Today, we’re focusing […]

Almost no one could have predicted that the Los Angeles Lakers — missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — would be leading the Houston Rockets 2-0 through two games of their first round playoff series. LeBron James has been the centerpiece, but it’s been the remarkable play of Luke Kennard that has propelled them. […]

LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal didn't feature on Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo's list of the five greatest Los Angeles Lakers of all time.

Marcus Smart is only four years removed from winning the Defensive Player of the Year award. However, injuries and trades derailed him, limiting him to 54 games and zero playoff appearances for two teams in the last two seasons. He found a home with the Los Angeles Lakers last offseason, and is now a key […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lead the Houston Rockets, and Luke Kennard’s breakout has reshaped a series now facing a major shift.

Marcus Smart opens up on his Lakers teammates ahead of Game 3 vs. Rockets.

Iman Shumpert makes his feelings known on the impact to LeBron James' legacy and the GOAT Debate with Michael Jordan if the Lakers win the NBA championship this season.

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.

Father Time might be undefeated, but LeBron James is currently taking him to the limit. Despite being 41 years old, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar continues to defy logic, even if some of the league’s most seasoned insiders were ready to write his basketball obituary just a few months ago. Appearing on the Dan Patrick […] The post As Lakers & LeBron James shine, Brian Windhorst admits he thought retirement was near appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Marcus Smart’s leadership was encouraged by JJ Redick, and it’s leading to the Lakers' playoff success.