Lakers confirm starting lineup for Game 5 vs Rockets as Austin Reaves returns, with LeBron James leading push to close out series at 3-1

The Lakers and LeBron James have to determine if they want a future together. The Lakers also face roster decisions on Austin Reaves.

The pressure around the Los Angeles Lakers is no longer about simply staying relevant in the Western Conference. Not after the arrival of Luka Doncic. Not after another season that exposed how fragile the roster construction has become around an aging core.

Even though the Lakers are down 3-0 to the Thunder, coach JJ Redick feels the team has gotten plenty out of its roster this season.

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The second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs continued on Thursday with a pair of Game 2s. The top-seeded Detroit Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris, continued their strong run to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97, taking a 2-0 series lead.

The Los Angeles Lakers know there is little room for error against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and head coach JJ Redick has made one thing clear: if the Lakers cannot control turnovers and transition defense,

The Los Angeles Lakers need to make sure they avoid another bad third quarter in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.