Ralph Sampson handed the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers arguably their most devastating and embarrassing playoff series loss in the 1980s. After going down in Game 1 of the 1986 Western Conference ...

Houston has now rattled off five straight wins, tied for the longest active streak with the Los Angeles Lakers as of November 6. The Rockets' defense has finally caught up to an offense that remains ...

At any rate, Houston has other assets that would interest L.A., including Tari Eason and nine incoming first-round picks. Any deal may need to be expanded to include more players and teams, but the ...

While Ralph Sampson and Hakeem Olajuwon, the “Twin Tower” duo, never managed to bring an NBA championship to Houston, they did share one unforgettable moment that perfectly embodied their grit and ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 35 points, 13 assists, nine rebounds and five steals, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter before surviving a frantic final second for their ...

The past decade has seen NBA teams adopt small-ball more frequently, relying on 3-point shooting and quick ball movement rather than traditional center-forward lineups. This is, in large part, due to ...

Here are the national TV games to look out for this week. Houston, Cleveland and San Antonio have two prime-time spots.

Through four games, Austin Reaves is the best player on the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only has he been their only reliable star, but he has been downright elite. Through four games, the Lakers are 2-2.

Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers meet in a playoff rematch from last season Friday. 4 HOURS AGO • ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka describes his team’s assortment of variously sized ball handlers as “unconventional.” Memphis Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo, before his team was ...

Coming off a grinding double-overtime loss against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder from Tuesday's regular season opener, the Houston Rockets got two days of rest as they headed back to ...