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' Alperen Sengun delivers warning to Lakers before Game 5

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun addressed the physicality he expects in Game 5 vs. the Los Angeles Lakers.

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.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Opens Up About Potential Playoff Matchup With Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round for the third straight year and are now sitting back, watching, and waiting. Their likely se

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.