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
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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?
Laker Film Room Podcast – Lonzo’s Injury and Are the Lakers in Trouble?
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I discuss Lonzo Ball's ankle injury and what it means for him and the Lakers going forward. We open up discussing how Lonzo was playing before the injury, dissecting how he was playing some of the … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast – Lonzo’s Injury and Are the Lakers in Trouble?
The Lakers are Terrible…and Not as Bad as We Think
If you ever listen to the Laker Film Room Podcast -- and you should! Subscribe, rate, and review! -- you'll know that one of my favorite ways to answer a question is "yes and no". My guy Pete will inherently ask me a question about the team, maybe something … Read Full Article about The Lakers are Terrible…and Not as Bad as We Think
On Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Consistency
In Monday's much needed 107-97 win over the Dallas Mavericks, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball led the Lakers to victory. Absent LeBron James, the two former #2 overall picks did what they did best to anchor their team on the 2nd night of a back to … Read Full Article about On Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Consistency
Opportunities Abound for the LeBron-less Lakers
Opportunity knocks, but will anyone be home to answer? This is the question the young Lakers face in the wake of LeBron James suffering a strained groin that has him listed as "day to day" but will reportedly keep him out for "multiple" games (at least). The … Read Full Article about Opportunities Abound for the LeBron-less Lakers
The Kyle Kuzma We’ve Been Waiting For
*FB&G flashback scene* It's the day after Thanksgiving. Black Friday! Time to go shopping. So much to choose from. Know what I'm not buying? Kyle Kuzma stock, that's what. On this night, in a win over the Utah Jazz, Kuzma looks like the player he … Read Full Article about The Kyle Kuzma We’ve Been Waiting For
Lakers are One of the Best Clutch Teams in the NBA
The Lakers spent their Monday evening winning a nail-biter against the Miami Heat in what will be the last game LeBron James plays against Dwyane Wade in the NBA. In that LeBron-says-goodbye-to-his-buddy-way it was unique, but in many others it was not unlike … Read Full Article about Lakers are One of the Best Clutch Teams in the NBA