Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant lead Rockets over Luka Doncic, Lakers

The Houston Rockets, behind Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant, dominated in Los Angeles as the Lakers dropped their third game in a row.

Rockets With Big Road Victory Over Pistons

Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball up the court against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of a 2024 NBA Summer League

The Lakers are still figuring out who they are. Here’s what they need do to become true contenders

Let’s not beat around the bush: The Lakers aren’t NBA title contenders. At least, not yet. And don’t kid yourself either, because you already knew they weren’t, despite having flashes of being the type of team that could play deeper into the NBA calendar.