We all know the Lakers are looking to be active in the free agent market come July 1st, but with the NBA Draft only a day away they've already begun to make moves to improve their asset base. In a Wednesday evening deal, they have acquired a 2nd round pick … Read Full Article about Lakers News: LA Acquires #39 Pick from 76ers in Trade
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Laker Film Room Podcast: Lakers Draft Preview with Cole Zwicker
In the latest Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I are joined by special guest and draft-prospect-knower-of-all-things (this is an official title) Cole Zwicker. With the Lakers holding the 25th and 47th picks in Thursday's draft, we zeroed in on players … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: Lakers Draft Preview with Cole Zwicker
Lakers Draft Prep: What are the Mock Drafts Saying?
The week leading up the the NBA draft is what I like to call #smokescreenszn. It's the time of the year where teams go into misinformation mode, looking to throw everyone off their tracks by disguising the scent of who they're really after on draft … Read Full Article about Lakers Draft Prep: What are the Mock Drafts Saying?
Waiting is Awful, Do Not Make it Worse
As I sit here and type this, the Warriors are just about to begin their championship parade in Oakland. It's a beautiful day and a reminder of what spoils the victors receive. Millions of people will pack the streets, wearing gear + carrying flags and signs, … Read Full Article about Waiting is Awful, Do Not Make it Worse
Draft for Need? The Lakers Have Some Holes to Fill
In our most recent podcast, Pete and I discussed the current Lakers team through the prism of the playoffs. High stakes basketball, with refined gameplans and laser focus on exploiting any available weakness, expose the flaws of a team and offer a final … Read Full Article about Draft for Need? The Lakers Have Some Holes to Fill
Laker Film Room Podcast: What We’ve Learned from the Playoffs
In the triumphant return of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I discuss the NBA Playoffs, what we've learned about the teams and players to this point, and then zoom back in to the Lakers to examine if they're on the right path to become a team that can … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: What We’ve Learned from the Playoffs
Fast Break Thoughts – The NBA Finals
The original tagline for FB&G was "A Lakers Blog. Thoughts, reflections, and the odd rant on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA (even the Clippers)." I've gotten away from the "and the NBA" part of things over the last year or so, but I'm back on that … Read Full Article about Fast Break Thoughts – The NBA Finals
Julius Randle’s Agent Wants His Client to Get a Big Contract
Yes, the title of this post feels like it could appear at The Onion. I know. You mean the agent for a free agent wants his client to make a lot of money? I, too, am shocked. Here's the thing. We are just now entering into the part of the basketball year … Read Full Article about Julius Randle’s Agent Wants His Client to Get a Big Contract
Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma Named to All-Rookie Teams
The Lakers announced Tuesday that Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma were named to the All-Rookie Teams. Kuzma earned a 1st team nod while Ball was named to the 2nd team. It is the 4th straight year the Lakers have had a representative on either 1st or 2nd team, with … Read Full Article about Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma Named to All-Rookie Teams
Lakers Young Players Available in Trades…Kind of
Even though the playoffs are in full swing, with only 4 teams left competing for the championship this truly is the off-season for most of the league. And with that we are at the point where the maneuvering and jockeying into positions to upgrade rosters are … Read Full Article about Lakers Young Players Available in Trades…Kind of
Lakers Draft Lottery Freedom
Today is NBA Draft Lottery day...and I couldn't care less. Actually, let me rephrase and clarify. I have Lakers draft lottery freedom. For the first time in 5 seasons today has no real meaning for Lakers fans. And that is refreshing, a bit strange and, … Read Full Article about Lakers Draft Lottery Freedom
Brandon Ingram’s Development: Decision-Making
Brandon Ingram made good use of hesitation moves to get to the basket this past season, and improved his ability to finish when he got there. In Part 3 of this Laker Film Room series on his development, I examine the decisions that he needed to make in … Read Full Article about Brandon Ingram’s Development: Decision-Making
Brandon Ingram’s Development – Finishing at the Rim
Brandon Ingram made a concerted to drive to the basket in his second season, and it paid off. In part two of this Laker Film Room series on his development, I take a look at how he improved at jumping off of one foot, absorbing contact, and extending around … Read Full Article about Brandon Ingram’s Development – Finishing at the Rim
Lakers Draft Workouts: Shake Milton, Chimezie Metu, Allonzo Trier
Armed with the 25th and 47th picks in 2018 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers welcomed their second sextet of draft prospects to the UCLA Health Training Center on Wednesday, after hosting Keita Bates-Diop, Udoka Azubuike, Caleb Martin, Rob Gray, Jalen Hudson, … Read Full Article about Lakers Draft Workouts: Shake Milton, Chimezie Metu, Allonzo Trier
Kyle Kuzma, the Value of Versatility, and Unlocking the Lakers Future
Kyle Kuzma is flashing a smile as he tells a story about DeMarcus Cousins threatening to clothesline him. The rookie forward is explaining his "welcome to the NBA moment" to the Inside the NBA crew after the Rockets lost game 2 to the Utah Jazz in … Read Full Article about Kyle Kuzma, the Value of Versatility, and Unlocking the Lakers Future