LeBron James can extend his bevy of playoff records when the Lakers open the postseason on Saturday against Houston. Brian Martin, for NBA.com When the Los Angeles Lakers open the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets on Saturday (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0, advancing to the Western Conference finals after a 115-110 win.

There’s a certain confidence that follows a 2-0 lead in the NBA playoffs. The air tightens. The margin for error disappears. And when LeBron James is the one ...

LeBron James is set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in what could be his final playoff series. James won his first NBA title in 2012 against the Thunder's original "Big Three." The current Thunder team, led by a new "Big Three," already won an NBA ...

In the NBA, there aren't just team rivalries. Star player matchups are the headliners — they draw in the fans, wanting to see two of the best in the game go head-to-head. Across league history, there's been plenty of classic player head-to-head matchups ...

Playoff games record: LeBron James became the first player in league history to appear in 300 playoff games, extending his lead over Derek Fisher by 41 games. High-level output: This postseason, James has averaged 23.3 points, 8 assists, and 6.7 rebounds ...

LeBron James wants to win another NBA championship. Could he leave Los Angeles for a team better suited to help him win one?