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JJ Redick says he has ‘trust’ in Bronny James, as Lakers prepare for playoffs

JJ Redick says he has ‘trust’ in Bronny James, as Lakers prepare for playoffs

The Lakers will need every player who suits up against the Rockets to elevate their play, including Bronny James.

Is the path toward playoff success elite offense or defense?

Is the path toward playoff success elite offense or defense?

The Lakers need to lean on their strengths, but try to be great on both sides of the ball to find postseason glory.

3 matchups that could swing the Lakers’ odds against the Rockets

3 matchups that could swing the Lakers’ odds against the Rockets

Despite missing two key stars, the first round matchup between Los Angeles and Houston still has plenty of intrigue.

The Lakers still have hope for the playoffs, even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for now

The Lakers still have hope for the playoffs, even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for now

The Lakers spent six months building and working toward the opportunity to make some noise in the playoffs

Finding the Lakers path to upsetting the Rockets

Finding the Lakers path to upsetting the Rockets

The Lakers are huge underdogs against the Rockets, but they still have a path to a first round upset.

Lakers don’t expect Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves to return for first round

Lakers don’t expect Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves to return for first round

If the Lakers are going to beat the Rockets, it appears they will have to do so without Luka Dončić or Austin Reaves.

Deandre Ayton excited to make his Lakers playoff debut: ‘I want to do backflips’

Deandre Ayton excited to make his Lakers playoff debut: ‘I want to do backflips’

No one is more excited than Deandre Ayton for the Lakers to begin their postseason run.

Marcus Smart calls Game 1 ‘tremendously important’ for Lakers

Marcus Smart calls Game 1 ‘tremendously important’ for Lakers

The Lakers aren’t shying away from the fact that they want to win Game 1 and protect home court.

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.

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

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.

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.