The Lakers may have to choose between LeBron and Austin Reaves, plus the rumors are already buzzing about big moves the Thunder could make to catch the Spurs. With the NBA Finals underway and the draft looming, two franchises face pivotal decisions that ...

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers to take a 3-0 lead in their second round series.

The No. 5 seed Houston Rockets and No. 4 seed Los Angeles Lakers play Wednesday, April 29, in Game 5 of their first-round 2026 NBA playoffs series. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. MST (10 p.m. Eastern time) and can be seen on ESPN (stream with FUBO).

The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first game of their Western Conference semifinal series. The Lakers beat the Rockets 4-2 in the first round while the Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns.

The Lakers won Game 6 against the Rockets on Friday, May 1 in commanding fashion, 98-78. Los Angeles will play the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals starting on May 5.

SportsLine's proven model has revealed its Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers best bets for the 2026 NBA playoffs

If the Milwaukee Bucks decide to move on from Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly could be in the mix for the star.

Luke Kennard is showing everyone he is the best shooter in the NBA not named Curry, plus he can do more than just shoot. JJ Redick has silenced his coaching critics, and the Lakers’ role players are all being put in good positions and then stepping up.

SportsLine's proven model has revealed its Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder best bets for the 2026 NBA playoffs