HOUSTON — The Lakers were supposed to be the easy playoff matchup in the difficult Western Conference. They didn’t get the memo. LeBron James’ Herculean effort led the shorthanded Lakers to a six-game ...

The Los Angeles Lakers were touted as the underdogs when they faced the Houston Rockets in the postseason round 1. However, as the series concluded, it was the purple and gold brigade who emerged ...

With the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, there’s no denying that the atmosphere in each arena will be electric. As some could predict for ...

Lakers players, including LeBron James, were not happy with the officiating of Thursday night's 125-107 loss to the Thunder. Alonzo Adams / Imagn Images OKLAHOMA CITY — As the Los Angeles Lakers ...

The Los Angeles Lakers were heavy underdogs coming into their first-round playoff matchup against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, with the consensus being that the storied franchise wouldn’t be ...

After battling an oblique strain since suffering the injury on April 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is trending toward making his return to the floor for ...

The Lakers were supposed to be the easy playoff matchup in the difficult Western Conference. They didn’t get the memo. But where most saw concern, coach JJ Redick saw opportunity. “I had no doubt in ...

JJ Redick praises Oklahoma City Thunder as historic threat, warning LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers face daunting challenge despite Round 1 heroics and strong playoff momentum. The Los Angeles ...

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) attempts a layup between Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) and forward Rui Hachimura during a regular-season game. The Lakers went 0-4 against Oklahoma City this ...