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JJ Redick says Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely

JJ Redick says Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely

The Lakers will not be welcoming back either Luka Dončić or Austin Reaves anytime sooner as they head into the playoffs.
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Lakers playoff opponents expecting Austin Reaves to return in first round vs. Rockets

Lakers playoff opponents expecting Austin Reaves to return in first round vs. Rockets

Other teams are expecting Austin Reaves to return to the court for the playoffs against the Rockets.
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Marcus Smart’s playmaking will be integral to Lakers postseason hopes

Marcus Smart’s playmaking will be integral to Lakers postseason hopes

Without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart becomes integral as a playmaker for the Lakers.
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Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely with injuries as Lakers prepare for playoffs

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely with injuries as Lakers prepare for playoffs

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will not return from injury in time to begin the Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets
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Schedule for Lakers vs. Rockets first round playoff series

Schedule for Lakers vs. Rockets first round playoff series

Here’s a look at the schedule for the first round series between the Lakers and Rockets in the 2026 NBA playoffs.
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Jake LaRavia Becomes Lakers' Iron Man Amid Injury Challenges

Jake LaRavia Becomes Lakers' Iron Man Amid Injury Challenges

Jake LaRavia Becomes Lakers' Iron Man Amid Injury Challenges
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Lakers Secure No. 4 Seed with Victory Over Jazz, Set to Face Rockets in Playoffs

Lakers Secure No. 4 Seed with Victory Over Jazz, Set to Face Rockets in Playoffs

Lakers Secure No. 4 Seed with Victory Over Jazz, Set to Face Rockets in Playoffs
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Lakers finish fourth in West as NBA postseason begins

Lakers finish fourth in West as NBA postseason begins

The Lakers locked up home court and once again finished with a top-four seed under head coach JJ Redick.
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Player Grades: Lakers vs. Jazz

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Jazz

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 131-107 win over the Jazz.
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Lakers sign Nick Smith Jr. to two-year deal

Lakers sign Nick Smith Jr. to two-year deal

The Lakers filled their final roster spot by signing two-way guard Nick Smith Jr.
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The Lakers are the underdogs of the playoffs

The Lakers are the underdogs of the playoffs

Lakers head coach JJ Redick can certainly play the underdog card as his team begins the postseason without Luka Dončić.
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Lakers end regular season with blowout win over Jazz

Lakers end regular season with blowout win over Jazz

The Lakers won going away on Sunday for a third-straight win heading into the playoffs.