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The Los Angeles Lakers have a tough task ahead as they will go up against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. The Lakers will be severely handicapped, as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are expected to sit out the series due to a hamstring injury and an oblique injury, respectively. With […] The post Deandre Ayton was clueless about Lakers’ first-round opponent in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers vs. Rockets preview: JJ Redick and Ime Udoka give their initial remarks on their franchises' upcoming NBA playoff series.

The Los Angeles Lakers took the court for the 82nd and final time in the regular season on Sunday evening when they hosted the Utah Jazz. There was a lot at stake for L.A. as a win, coupled with a Denver Nuggets loss to the San Antonio Spurs, would clinch the No. 3 seed and […]

LeBron James had 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers tuned up for the postseason with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton each had 22 points and 10 assists. James and Luke Kennard were held out of the second half as a precautionary measure, and the Lakers closed the regular season on a three-game winning streak.

Clint Capela had a season-high 23 points with 13 rebounds on Sunday night as Houston’s stars sat out in a 132-101 rout of the injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies to end the regular season. The Rockets went 4-0 against the Grizzlies this season for their first season sweep against them since 2009-10. The Rockets played without starters Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. with the fifth seed in the Western Conference playoffs secured.

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract before the start of the season, he was walking into a situation unfamiliar to him. It meant plenty of time spent in the G League for Smith with the Lakers’ South Bay affiliate. He had played in the G League before on […] The post Exclusive: How Nick Smith Jr. has navigated challenging Lakers season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers had no trouble disposing of the Utah Jazz, 131-107, at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. The Lakers ended the regular season with a three-game winning streak, compiling a 53-29 record, including 28-13 at home. The Lakers held a comfortable lead at halftime, 65-42, and did not look back. They had the chance […] The post Lakers fans will love Marcus Smart’s update after blowout vs. Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kevin Durant and LeBron James are gearing up for another showdown in the playoffs as the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers will duke it out next week. Durant’s former teammate Kendrick Perkins says he better not lose to James’ Lakers. Uploading a new episode of the Perk Unplugged show, Perkins does go on […] The post Kendrick Perkins hits Rockets’ Kevin Durant with LeBron James warning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Western Conference postseason picture is set. The 10 postseason teams are: Oklahoma City Thunder San Antonio Spurs Denver Nuggets Los Angeles Lakers Houston Rockets Minnesota Timberwolves Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers LA Clippers Golden State Warriors The Suns will host the Trail Blazers in the 7-8 Play-In Tournament Game. The winner will advance to the Playoffs to play the Spurs as the #7 seed. The loser will play whoever wins when the Clippers host the Warriors in the 9-10 Play-In...

While Drew Timme has been impressive this season, JJ Redick revealed why signing Nick Smith Jr. was a greater priority for the Lakers.

The Lakers’ postseason became murkier as soon as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves went down with regular-season-ending injuries. Suddenly, the Lakers went from one of the NBA’s hottest teams to...

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick was a few minutes late to his media conference at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday ahead of their game against the Utah Jazz. It was their last assignment in the regular season, and it was easy to assume that Redick had to spend more time talking to his players. Hence, […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick uses Rory McIlroy as excuse for press conference tardiness appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES – During a recent episode of the ‘Mind The Game’ podcast, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James revealed a conversation he had with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves about how to play when he was on the court. He stressed playing their games and not trying to cater too much to him, that […] The post The LeBron James conversation that changed the Lakers season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mbeng will start Sunday against the Lakers, Khobi Price of The California Post reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The Los Angeles Lakers released an updated injury report for Sunday night’s matchup against the Utah Jazz and LeBron James (left foot injury management) is available. Additionally, Jaxson Hayes remains out with a left foot injury as well. Both players were originally listed as questionable. Los Angeles is coming off a mini two-game winning streak […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping against hope that Luka Doncic will be back in time for the NBA playoffs. Doncic and Austin Reaves are both currently sidelined due to injury, leaving LeBron James to try to hold down the fort solo in the meantime, with the postseason now less than a week away. On […] The post Lakers make guard depth signing ahead of playoffs with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injured appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined by injury, the Lakers are signing two-way guard Nick Smith Jr. to a new two-year contract, his agent told ESPN.

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