Considering the current state of the Lakers -- you know, the fact that whatever hopes they had to make the playoffs are gone -- it's difficult to meaningfully write about what is now the portion of the season that feels like the last 35 minutes of your Friday … Read Full Article about No one to do the little things
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Report: Luke Walton Wanted Brook Lopez and Julius Randle to Return
Massive understatement alert: This Lakers season has not gone as planned. Sorry to hit you with such deep level #analysis this early in the morning, but it's my job. Sarcasm aside, when you get LeBron James, regardless of circumstances, the hope is that you'd … Read Full Article about Report: Luke Walton Wanted Brook Lopez and Julius Randle to Return
It’s Over
The Lakers are toast. No. Wait. With the appropriate amount of butter and some strawberry preserves, toast is pretty good. Top it with some peanut butter, banana, and honey for a killer snack too. Or maybe with some avocado and a poached egg for you … Read Full Article about It’s Over
On Winning with Flaws
The Lakers got a much needed win on Wednesday night, outlasting the Pelicans down the stretch of a game that was closer than it needed to be and, really, should have been. The Pelicans play hard, but even a generous viewing of their organizational predicament … Read Full Article about On Winning with Flaws
LeBron Needs More Help than Usual
A week ago we told you that Playoff LeBron was going to need to make an earlier appearance than he normally would. We told you that just to get to the playoffs, LeBron James would need to call upon the focus, energy, and otherworldly level he has access to. A … Read Full Article about LeBron Needs More Help than Usual
Playoff LeBron Needs to Make an Early Appearance
"Word on the street is that he's about 280 pounds." That phrase was uttered by Brian Windhorst on a recent episode of his Hoop Collective podcast for ESPN. The "he" Windy is referencing is, of course, LeBron James who is making his way back from a groin … Read Full Article about Playoff LeBron Needs to Make an Early Appearance
Lakers Trade for Mike Muscala
The Lakers didn't come up with Anthony Davis at the trade deadline, but they did make a deal for a big man by acquiring Mike Muscala from their STAPLES Center co-tenant Clippers. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the … Read Full Article about Lakers Trade for Mike Muscala
The Lakers Front Office Aggressive Approach has Come with a Cost
Wilt Chamberlain once said, "nobody roots for Goliath" and he was right. In February 2019, after 5 years of lottery appearances, the Lakers are not Goliath -- despite pulling LeBron James out of a hat just 6 months prior. Still, though, the sentiment stands. … Read Full Article about The Lakers Front Office Aggressive Approach has Come with a Cost
Report: Lakers trade for Pistons Reggie Bullock
In the immediate aftermath of an embarrassing loss to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, the Lakers reportedly moved to improve their team by making a trade on the wing for the Pistons' Reggie Bullock. Frank Isola offered up the deal and ESPN's Marc Spears … Read Full Article about Report: Lakers trade for Pistons Reggie Bullock
Could the Lakers Really Sign Anthony Davis in the Summer of 2020?
The Lakers have reportedly pulled out of Anthony Davis trade talks with the Pelicans. While I have my doubts these two front offices have had their final discussion before Thursday's NBA trade deadline, let's get into a thought exercise for a moment. A key … Read Full Article about Could the Lakers Really Sign Anthony Davis in the Summer of 2020?
Lakers Reportedly “Pull Out” of Anthony Davis Trade Talks
The Lakers pursuit of Anthony Davis has taken some twists and turns since Davis requested a trade from the Pelicans, but today offered a (not so final, if you ask me) proclamation by the Lakers: we're out. From the LA Times' Broderick Turner: The Lakers … Read Full Article about Lakers Reportedly “Pull Out” of Anthony Davis Trade Talks
On the Lakers Anthony Davis Pursuit
When you watch a tug of war, it's everyone's instinct to keep your eye on the flag tied to the middle of rope which tells you who is winning. That's the point, right? Who is going to win? Trade negotiations in the twitter era play out much like this. Every … Read Full Article about On the Lakers Anthony Davis Pursuit
Laker Film Room Podcast: Making Sense of the Anthony Davis Trade Request
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I talk about the Anthony Davis trade request from the perspectives of all the major players. Be it the Pelicans, Davis himself, the Celtics, and the Lakers, we try to put ourselves in the shoes of each … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: Making Sense of the Anthony Davis Trade Request
The Place Where Everything Comes Together, or Blows Up Again
To say that January has been a rough stretch for the Los Angeles Lakers is saying just a little. Thursday marks the final day of the month and as ESPN'S Dave McMenamin notes, LeBron James will once again be watching from the sidelines (update: LBJ will … Read Full Article about The Place Where Everything Comes Together, or Blows Up Again
Anthony Davis Requests a Trade, What Does it Mean for the Lakers?
Anthony Davis has requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski via Davis' agent Rich Paul. The All-NBA big man will be a free agent in the summer of 2020 and is extension eligible this summer, so league observers were awaiting … Read Full Article about Anthony Davis Requests a Trade, What Does it Mean for the Lakers?