Probable Starters Suns: Ja Morant, DeAnthony Melton, Desmond Bane, Jared Jackson Jr., Steven AdamsLakers: Russell Westbrook, Kent Bazemore, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, DeAndre Jordan Injuries Suns: Dillon Brooks (out) Lakers: Trevor Ariza (out); … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Memphis Grizzlies
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Lakers Game Preview: The Phoenix Suns
Probable StartersSuns: Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, DeAndre AytonLakers: Russell Westbrook, Kent Bazemore, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, DeAndre Jordan InjuriesSuns: Dario Saric (out); Landry Shamet (game-time decision)Lakers: Trevor … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Phoenix Suns
Lakers Game Preview: The Golden State Warriors (Season Opener Edition)
Season opener games are weird. The fans are super excited and, I think, the players are too, but there's a general sloppiness and unevenness to the play. The guys usually haven't shaken off all the rust from the preseason, the refs are usually focused on some … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Golden State Warriors (Season Opener Edition)
2021-22 Lakers Season Preview
Maya Angelou has a famous quote that goes, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." I think about this saying a lot in my life, for reasons that mostly do not relate to and go well beyond this little corner of my world where I focus … Read Full Article about 2021-22 Lakers Season Preview
Lakers to Bring Back Dwight Howard in Free Agency
Welcome back, Dwight Howard. That's right, after the Lakers scooped up a former Lakers sharpshooter and another former Lakers 3-and-D wing and champion, Rob Pelinka and crew kept that vibe going by bringing back Dwight as a free agent from the 76ers: … Read Full Article about Lakers to Bring Back Dwight Howard in Free Agency
Lakers to Sign Wayne Ellington in Free Agency
After reportedly agreeing to a free agent contract Trevor Ariza, the Lakers moved fairly quickly to add another former Laker when they agree to terms with shooting guard Wayne Ellington. https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1422341918877315072 If … Read Full Article about Lakers to Sign Wayne Ellington in Free Agency
Lakers to Sign Trevor Ariza in Free Agency
After agreeing to a trade for Russell Westbrook on draft day, the Lakers entered free agency with a slew of open roster and rotation spots that needed filling. And while free agency started with a whir that saw the Lakers sitting things out (their limited … Read Full Article about Lakers to Sign Trevor Ariza in Free Agency
Lakers to Acquire Russell Westbrook in Trade with Wizards
Russell Westbrook will join LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Lakers next season. The 3rd star player the team has coveted since trading for Davis two summers ago is no longer just a hope or a dream, it will be a reality. Westbrook will return to his … Read Full Article about Lakers to Acquire Russell Westbrook in Trade with Wizards
Pau Gasol’s Place in the Rafters
For various reasons – some very personal, others less so – Pau Gasol has been front and center in my mind for the past couple of years. The whole thing started almost two years ago, when my wife and I relocated, from New York to Barcelona, Spain. As an L.A. … Read Full Article about Pau Gasol’s Place in the Rafters
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 6 Preview
Use whatever language you want here -- "backs against the wall", "win or go home", "do or die game" -- they all capture the tenor and meaning of tonight's game 6 between the Lakers and the Suns. For the first time in the 2 seasons that the Lakers have had … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 6 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 5 Preview
The playoffs, at the most basic level, are about problem solving. How can you decipher and counter what the other team is trying to do faster and more effectively than what they are. The number of problems you can present for the opponent, then, is nearly as … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 5 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 4 Preview
By winning game 3, the Lakers took control of their series with the Suns. To maintain that control, however, game 4 will present an even bigger challenge because the level of desperation I anticipate the Suns showing will be like nothing the Lakers have seen … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 4 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 3 Preview
After winning game 2 to bring the series even at one game a piece, the Lakers enter tonight's game against the Suns with momentum that they cannot take for granted. Returning home is great and welcomed. The team, however, cannot rest on the fact that playing … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 3 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 2 Preview
As the lower seed in this playoff series, the main goal is to get a split in the first two games. Sure, you want to win every game you're in, but getting that split means you flip home court advantage and, even if only slightly, take control of the series. The … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 2 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 1 Preview
The overarching themes heading into this series are pretty clear. The Lakers strengths are in their front court, while the Suns are in their backcourt. The main question, then, is which team is more equipped to slow down the other team's best players. On … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 1 Preview