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Will Austin Reaves suit up for the Lakers during Game 5 of their series against the Rockets on Wednesday night?
Rumors around Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant quickly spread — now an NBA insider is revealing what’s actually happening.
Austin Reaves said Tuesday he is "trending in the right direction" amid rehab from the oblique injury that has sidelined him for the first four games of the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round series against the Houston Rockets.
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Adams wore only jersey No. 12 and put up 4.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard fined by NBA for actions following Game 4 buzzer against Rockets
The Rockets' Game 4 win over the Lakers featured three ejections, but it was two Lakers who stayed in the game that got fined by the NBA.
The Rockets' struggles throughout the 2026 NBA playoffs could mean that head coach Ime Udoka will soon be on the hot seat.
According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, if the Lakers reach the second round of the playoffs, Luka Doncic would miss that series.
The Rockets need to start fast against the Lakers to try force a Game 6 after the early deficit.