Lakers could sit Austin Reaves to reduce risk. Why it's a bad idea.

The possible return of Lakers guard Austin Reaves raises the question of if they'd be better off holding him out for Game 5 vs. the Houston Rockets.

Jabari Smith’s Blunt Lakers Take Adds Fuel to High-Stakes Game 5 Clash

The Los Angeles Lakers get some added motivation from some comments made by Houston Rockets star Jabari Smith Jr.

Rockets' Sengun Sends Message to Lakers for G5, 'Know They're Gonna Hit...We're Hitting Them Too'

Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün says the Los Angeles Lakers should brace for a more physical Game 5 when their first-round series continues Wednesday night in Los Angeles.

Lakers’ LeBron James goes 12 years before brutal Game 4 setback

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James' performance in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets left much to be desired.

Mark Cuban might have ‘jumped in front of a train’ to stop Lakers’ Luka Doncic trade, Jeanie Buss claims

Jeanie Buss says Mark Cuban would have gone to great lengths to prevent the Lakers from acquiring Luka Doncic.

Lakers’ JJ Redick has wild response to question about closing out Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Houston Rockets for Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series Wednesday night.

Lakers' Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart fined following Rockets' Game 4 victory

Los Angeles Lakers wings Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard were both fined following the Houston Rockets 115-96 victory in Game 4.

Lakers predicted to steal Nuggets' $276 million three-time MVP via blockbuster trade

A Denver Nuggets insider believes the franchise could lose its star big man to the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.