The Lakers, in the process of carving out a defensive identity, threw a steady diet of double-teams at Kevin Durant in the fourth quarter Monday, leading to disastrous results for Houston. "I just felt like I lost the game for us tonight,

The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road Monday night for a key Western Conference battle with Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. The game is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. CT) with TV coverage on NBC Sports Now and streaming on-demand.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is tentatively expected to suit up for at least one more season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Austin Reaves set himself up nicely for a massive summer payday if he declines his player option, a scenario that appears inevitable. Named an All-Star for an NBA record 22nd time, Los Angeles' 41-year-old 4-time MVP LeBron James is also set to hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent amidst constant rumors of retirement or a potential departure.

A little two-game mini series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets kicks off on Monday night, as Luka Doncic and company will remain on the road f

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart is using the outside noise as a source of motivation during the stretch run of the 2025-26 NBA season.

Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets congratulates Kevin Durant #7 in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center on Mar