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• Pacific Notes: Lakers Questions, Warriors Workouts, Curry, Kings Dysfunction
The Lakers enter the offseason with Luka Doncic under contract, as well as a whole lot of questions outside of the Slovenian star. One of the key inflection points is what comes next for LeBron James. He could re-sign with the team, leave in free agency, or retire. If he does re-sign with the Lakers, […]...2026
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• Luka Doncic Withdraws From Slovenian National Team This Summer To Focus On Custody Battle

Luka Doncic announced Monday via Instagram that he will not play for the Slovenian national team this summer, citing an ongoing custody battle over his two daughters with ex-fiancee Anamaria Goltes. The announcement came shortly after the Lakers were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic, 27, posted the message in both Slovenian and English. His oldest daughter, Gabriela, is 3 years old....2026
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• LeBron James, Lakers Mutually Interested In Continuing Partnership

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have expressed mutual interest in extending their partnership this summer, according to team and league sources. The desire is shared on both sides despite genuine retirement consideration and unresolved questions about salary and roster construction. James, 41, said following Monday's playoff elimination that he will be "processing over the next couple week...2026
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• Austin Reaves Has Support For Lakers' Return From Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic has told Los Angeles Lakers personnel he does not want Austin Reaves included in any trade package with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to multiple league sources. Doncic views Reaves as a vital long-term partner and has made that position clear within the organization. The Lakers are expected to pursue Antetokounmpo this summer. Doncic's preference is a roster...2026
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• NBA Playoff Odds: Knicks, Thunder At 99 Percent To Advance; Spurs Jump To 92 After Game 3 Win

With the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks each winning Game 3 on Friday to push their series leads to 2-1 and 3-0 respectively, the probable Conference Finals teams continues to take shape. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons will see if they can build upon their 2-0 series leads on Saturday. The Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 in Game 3 to take a 3-0 series lead. New ...2026
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• NBA Playoff Odds: All Four Second-Round Favorites Above 80 Percent To Advance After First Two Games

Three of the four second-round NBA playoff series stand at 2-0, while the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves are tied at 1-1 heading into Game 3 on Friday. The Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons each hold commanding series leads through the first two games, which could result in a Conference Semifinals short on drama if the trend continues. The Thunder entered the...2026
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• NBA Notes: Pistons, JB Bickerstaff, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Bulls

Pistons The Pistons were at the bottom of the league when they hired J.B. Bickerstaff. Two seasons later, they are a factor in the Eastern Conference and have positioned themselves as a legitimate postseason threat. Much of that rise starts with Cade Cunningham, who has entered the MVP conversation. But those around the team say […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, JB Bickerstaff, Lakers, Luka D...2026
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• Lakers' Luka Doncic says he's 'feeling good' but return from strained hamstring remains uncertain
The Lakers need him, down 0-1 to the Thunder after they scored just 90 points in Game 1 despite a big night from LeBron....2026
• Luka Doncic Reveals PRP Treatment In Spain, Remains Day-To-Day With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic offered his first public comments since suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain on April 2, telling reporters Wednesday he has no firm return date and remains frustrated watching his teammates compete in the playoffs without him. Doncic traveled to Spain following the injury to receive platelet-rich plasma therapy, undergoing four PRP injections spaced four days ap...2026
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• Lakers’ Luka Doncic was destined to be NBA’s next sensation — but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stole his ‘Thunder’

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in the dream position. He’s the reigning MVP and his Thunder are the reigning champions. He’s expected to repeat for that honor. His team is, too. That should’ve been Luka Doncic. Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were both drafted in the 2018 class — Doncic at No. 3 and Gilgeous-Alexander at No.......2026
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• JJ Redick Says Lakers Winning Series Against Rockets 'A Big Deal'

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to win the first-round series 4-2 on Friday night. LeBron James finished with 28 points, with Rui Hachimura adding 21 points. Austin Reaves added 15 points in his second game back from an injured oblique. James credited the Lakers' defense with the win. "In order for us to win we had to protect the ball, we had to rebound and we ...2026
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• Thunder, Spurs Heavy Favorites In Western Conference Semis With Lakers, Wolves Facing Key Injuries

The Western Conference Semifinals are set, with the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder hosting No. 4 Los Angeles Los Angeles Lakers, and No. 2 San Antonio Spurs facing No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves. Both series feature top-10 NBA players sidelined by injury, accentuating the favorite status of the Thunder and Spurs. Oklahoma City and San Antonio finished first and second in Net Rating during the regu...2026
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• LeBron James Embraces 'Small Victories' As Lakers Eliminate Rockets In Game 6

LeBron James made NBA history during the Los Angeles Lakers' 98-78 Game 6 win over Houston Friday, becoming the oldest player to lead all participants in total points scored across a playoff series. James, at the age of 41, finished with 139 points over the six games "It's not my style at all," James told ESPN after posting 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in the closeout victory. "I th...2026
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• Redick hails LeBron's greatness as injury-hit Lakers oust Rockets in 6
When leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were both injured in an April 2 game, coach JJ Redick admitted things felt bleak for the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles has advanced to the second round for the first time since 2023 when it lost to Denver in the West final. LeBron James had 28 points in Game 6 on Friday night and the Lakers used a tenacious defense to hold the Rockets to their...2026
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• JJ Redick Says Lakers Winning Series Against Rockets Is 'A Big Deal'

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to win the first-round series 4-2 on Friday night. LeBron James finished with 28 points, with Rui Hachimura adding 21 points. Austin Reaves added 15 points in his second game back from an injured oblique. James credited the Lakers' defense with the win. "In order for us to win we had to protect the ball, we had to rebound and we ...2026
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• Lakers’ ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series
LeBron James had 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Friday night by holding the Rockets to a season low in points. The No. 4 seed Lakers move on to meet the top-seeded Thunder with Game 1 Tuesday in Oklahoma City. Los Angeles has advanced to the second round for the first time since 2023 whe...2026
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 6: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The Western Conference First Round returns to Houston this Friday, May 1, as the Los Angeles Lakers look to close out the Houston Rockets in a pivotal Game 6. Following a gritty 99-93 victory in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the fifth-seeded Rockets (2-3) have successfully staved off elimination for the second straight game. For LeBron James and the fourth-seeded Lakers, tonight is a critical opportun...2026
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• Luka Doncic Unlikely To Play In Second Round If Lakers Advance

Luka Doncic is not expected to be available for the Los Angeles Lakers' second round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder should they advance by defeating the Houston Rockets. Doncic has been out since April 2nd with a hamstring injury. "My understanding is it is a slow path on the recovery path," said Shams Charania on ESPN on Tuesday. Doncic still doesn't have a timetable for when he could ...2026
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• Kevin Durant Not Expected To Play In Game 5 Due To Ankle Injury

Kevin Durant is expected to miss Game 5 of the Houston Rockets' first round series at the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant has missed the past two games due to a sprained left ankle and bone bruise. Durant also missed Game 1 of the series due to a knee injury he picked up during practice leading to the series. Durant scored 23 points in Game 2, which was also when he suffered the ankle injury. The Rocke...2026
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• LeBron James, Marcus Smart Key Lakers' Dramatic Overtime Win Over Rockets In Game 3

LeBron James and Marcus Smart combined for one of the most dramatic late-game sequences of the 2026 playoffs Friday, erasing a six-point deficit in the final 28 seconds of regulation to force overtime and ultimately defeat the Houston Rockets 112-108, putting Los Angeles one win from advancing to the second round. Smart ignited the comeback by stealing a Jabari Smith Jr. pass with 27.8 seconds re...2026
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• First-Round Of NBA Playoffs Tighter Than Expected As Betting Markets Reflect Probability Swings

Through the early stages of the NBA playoffs, betting markets have recorded sharp probability swings across multiple first-round matchups, with all but two lower seeds outperforming expectations heading into Games 3 and 4. The Los Angeles Lakers posted the largest single-series swing, jumping 40.9 percentage points after taking a 2-0 lead over the Houston Rockets after entering as heavy underdogs...2026
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• JJ Redick Questions MVP Narrative as Luka Doncic Misses Cut

Luka Doncic may have cleared one hurdle late in the season, but it ultimately didn’t translate into MVP recognition. Despite successfully appealing his eligibility after falling short of the league’s 65-game requirement, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar was left off the final shortlist for the 2025–26 MVP award. Instead, the league named Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor […] The post JJ Redick...2026
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• Marcus Smart Dominates Kevin Durant, Lakers Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Rockets

Marcus Smart delivered a standout two-way performance Tuesday, holding Kevin Durant in check while scoring 25 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 Game 2 victory over the Houston Rockets. Durant, returning from a right knee injury that sidelined him for Game 1, finished with 23 points. However, he shot just 1-for-3 and committed three of his playoff career-worst nine turnovers across ...2026
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• Lakers take 2-0 lead on Rockets without Luka Doncic, without Austin Reaves

The Lakers are missing pieces. They are not missing belief. LeBron James led the way with 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists as Los Angeles beat the visiting Rockets, 101-94, on Tuesday to take a 2-0 series lead. No Luka Doncic. No Austin Reaves. Same result. That is the story. The Lakers have now […] The post Lakers take 2-0 lead on Rockets without Luka Doncic, without Austin Reave...2026
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• Luka Doncic carried the Lakers, led the league in scoring and still wasn’t named an MVP finalist… why?

Luka Doncic led the NBA in scoring and carried the Lakers, yet missed the MVP finalist cut. Here’s why voters chose Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama instead....2026
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• Luka Doncic carried the Lakers, led the league in scoring and still wasn’t named an MVP finalist… why?

Luka Doncic led the NBA in scoring and carried the Lakers, yet missed the MVP finalist cut. Here’s why voters chose Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama instead....2026
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• Lakers Notes: Kennard, James, Bronny, Game 1
Luke Kennard was brought to the Lakers to be a shooting specialist, but in Game 1 of LA’s series against the Rockets, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, he stepped up as the hero of the game, Benjamin Royer writes for the OC Register. Kennard scored 27 points, the most he’s ever scored in […]...2026
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• Lakers role player makes history in Game 1 against Rockets, could save season

Luke Kennard erupts for 27 points and a perfect 5-for-5 from three, making Lakers playoff history in a Game 1 win over the Rockets while stepping into a larger role without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves....2026
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• Lakers role player makes history in Game 1 against Rockets, could he save the season next?

Luke Kennard erupts for 27 points and a perfect 5-for-5 from three, making Lakers playoff history in a Game 1 win over the Rockets while stepping into a larger role without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves....2026
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• Kevin Durant Questionable For Game 1 With Knee Contusion
Kevin Durant sustained a right knee contusion during practice this week and has been added to the Houston Rockets' injury report ahead of Game 1 on Saturday at the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets are optimistic that Durant's knee injury will not be a significant issue during the series and is listed as questionable for Game 1. The Rockets face an injury-depleted Lakers team that are without both ...2026
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