L.A.'s 1986 playoff loss to Sampson's Houston was the only time the Lakers missed the NBA Finals from 1982 to 1989.

Even as the series opener got underway, many became certain that the “Showtime” Lakers were too tough of an opponent for ...

Jimmy Butler led the Golden State Warriors to a road win over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night while the Oklahoma City ...

The NBA returned to NBC with the Thunder taking on the Rockets and the Lakers hosting the Warriors. The night was a huge ...

NBC is carrying NBA games for the first time since 2002. Here's how to watch the season-opening doubleheader on Tuesday.

The Thunder outlasted KD on ring night, while Luka and Steph battled in L.A. Here are the biggest takeaways from NBA opening ...

The Nets ended any hopes of a Drew Timme reunion by trading the former Gonzaga star to the Lakers' G League affiliate.

The Houston Rockets faced a setback in their season opener when Amen Thompson left the game with cramps, forcing coach Ime Udoka to adapt quickly. Alperen Sengun stepped up as the makeshift point ...

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant says he'll know it's time to retire from the NBA when he no longer has "fun" preparing for ...

When Los Angeles Lakers fans get the news that Luka Doncic is going to miss at least a week, the initial expectation might be ...

The 2025-26 NBA season tips off with an opening doubleheader featuring the Thunder-Rockets and Lakers-Warriors. Here's the TV schedule and game times.

The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers will look to avenge their deeply underwhelming season opener — a 119-109 defeat against ...