Lakers predicted to trade for $90M All-Star rim protector as perfect Luka Doncic lob partner

Last year around this time, the Los Angeles Lakers were in a playoff series with the Minnesota Timberwolves that ultimately ended their season. Now, they find themselves up two games on the Houston Rockets.

"Most Inefficient Player in the League": Skip Bayless Drops Harsh Verdict on Lakers' Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are thriving in the playoffs so far and a long-time Luka Doncic detractor sees this as an opportunity to blast Slovenian star.

The Lakers were challenged defensively by Kevin Durant. They haven’t blinked

The Lakers have protected their home court with a defensive strategy that has held the Rockets below 100 points in two playoff games.

Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers picks, predictions for Game 3

NBA playoffs picks, predictions, odds, TV channel, how to watch, stream Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA playoff game on April 24, 2026.

Lakers vs. Rockets Odds for Game 3: Houston Opens as Massive Favorite Despite 2-0 Deficit

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have completely flipped the odds in their first-round series with the Houston Rockets, going from +500 underdogs to -135

Free Agent Stock Watch: Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, and Maxi Kleber are among the players eligible for free agency in 2026.

JJ Redick Instructed Lakers to Make Kevin Durant 'Miserable' in Game 2 Win, Reveals NBA Insider

The Los Angeles Lakers made it a mission to stifle Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant in Tuesday's Game 2, and they did just that during their 101-94 victory.