After ending a four-game road trip with two wins and two losses, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home to play the Houston Rockets on Monday in a contest that carried heavy playoff implications.

The Lakers enter 2025-26 with a mission: to turn last year’s frustration into fuel. LeBron is still elite, but nearly done. Luka is ready to take full command, and together they give Los Angeles a ...

Luka Doncic looked sharp in his return to action. After making his preseason debut, the Lakers star said he felt better than expected and was just happy to finally be back on the court.