Rondo was a key member of the 2020 Lakers championship team, but left for a two-year, 15 million dollars deal with the Atlanta Hawks.
With the Lakers' most important games coming later in the season, not only heightens the drama but also avoids conflict with the NFL season.
Josh Hart arrived in New Orleans in the Anthony Davis trade. Since then, Hart has become something of a fan favorite because of his hustle.
The LA Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players.
LeBron James has only missed the playoffs three times since entering the NBA in 2003 and has advanced to the NBA Finals on 10 occasions.
LeBron James has been eliminated from the NBA playoffs in the first round. In his 14 previous appearances, that had never happened. Until now.
The Phoenix Suns are now one win away from eliminating the defending champs Los Angeles Lakers after humiliating them in Game 5.
The game itself wasn't the biggest loss for the LA Lakers, Anthony Davis was forced to miss the entire second half due to an injury.
The LA Lakers topped the Phoenix Suns 106-93 to take a 2-1 series lead in the first round. It is their 1st win at Staples Center since 2012.
Chris Paul is basically playing with one arm as his postseason injury curse continues, big blow for the Suns playoff run.