Lakers star LeBron James was direct in what his message would be to the team ahead of Game 1 of the playoffs against the Rockets.

A breakdown of the biggest matchups in the Lakers vs Rockets first-round playoff series, including LeBron James vs Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson’s defense and Houston’s edge without Luka Doncic and

Against a determined Rockets (52-30) team, without their top two scorers, the Los Angeles Lakers (53-29) are facing overwhelming odds to escape the first round this year.

LeBron and Bronny achieved the feat during the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 27

The Los Angeles Lakers got two new updates about potential return timelines for both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves before the playoffs begin.

The Los Angeles Lakers belong to Luka Doncic. That has been the messaging ever since the blockbuster deal that sent him to L.A. in February of 2025. It’s especially been the sentiment from superstar LeBron James, who — for the first time in his career ...

The regular season wrapped up, and the 2026 NBA playoffs are here. The Los Angeles Lakers finished fourth in the Western Conference, setting up a first-round series against the Houston Rockets. The Rockets locked down the fifth seed,

LeBron James and Kevin Durant have faced each other in the playoffs three times, and the superstar with the superior supporting cast won a championship every time