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Deandre Ayton is the X-factor for the Los Angeles Lakers as they prepare for their first round series against the Houston Rockets. Head coach JJ Redick has been clear about that all season, but it became especially true when Luka Doncic (Grade 2 left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique strain) were […]
Kevin Durant is back in the playoffs after missing out last season and he and the Houston Rockets are hoping to make some noise this postseason. In his first season in Houston after this summer’s blockbuster trade from Phoenix, Durant leads the young Rockets into the playoffs where they’ll open their first-round series with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. The 37-year-old Durant missed the last seven games of the regular season last year with an ankle injury as the Suns went 1-6 to f...
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One thing that has been apparent to anyone watching the Los Angeles Lakers this season is that this team has excellent chemistry and camaraderie with one another. From the star players down to the last man on the bench, everyone is locked in together, cheering each other on and being extremely supportive both on and […]
Could LeBron James call it a career after the 2025-26 season? The Lakers superstar remains undecided on his future
Lakers star LeBron James responds to Bronny being in the mix for playoff rotation minutes.
As much as there is a conversation about what the Los Angeles Lakers are going to do without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in the first round, many are still thinking beyond that. When the Lakers’ season wraps up, everyone’s eyes will be on the future of LeBron James and what he plans to do […] The post NBA rumors: Why LeBron James could return to Lakers despite Cavs, Warriors, Clippers buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers illustrious history has been filled with many franchise pillars, from the days of Jerry West...
Luke Kennard was the Los Angeles Lakers’ lone trade deadline acquisition, but it has paid off much more than anyone expected. The Lakers sent out Gabe Vincent’s expiring deal for Kennard and the sharpshooting guard became an immediate boost for the group offensively. Kennard even excelled in an on-ball role following injuries to Luka Doncic […]
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LeBron James will be under the spotlight anew as he tries to lead the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves likely to miss the entire series. The obvious question is, can James still carry a team at 41 years old? In […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick suggests what LeBron James is ‘addicted to’ ahead of series vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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LeBron James has acknowledged that he's nearing the end of his career as a basketball player. What that end will come is still unknown. Sources close to James said that he's still undecided about playing beyond this season or not. One thing for certain is that James will be a free agent this offseason. He could stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, although James' current team is prioritizing having up to $50 million in cap space, as well as three available first-round picks to offer in trades. I...
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out, the Lakers’ 2026 playoff run now depends entirely on LeBron James.
If he carries the injury-riddled Lakers past the heavily favored Rockets, the team's last standing star will again stamp his label as the G.O.A.T.
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LOS ANGELES – Coming into Game 1 of their opening round series of the NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers know they need to rebound well in order to have a chance at winning. Lakers head coach JJ Redick stressed boxing out as one of two key areas the team needs to focus on to […] The post LeBron James drops NSFW message ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets are gearing up for their best-of-seven series against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs. It is Sengun’s second straight appearance in the playoffs, and he is expected to carry a heavy load for the fifth-seeded Rockets, who will have homecourt disadvantage. […] The post How facing Draymond Green, Warriors changed Alperen Sengun’s playoff approach appeared first on ClutchPoints.
