I've wrung my hands about these Lakers a lot lately. Luke Walton did not have his best year as a coach and showed flaws over the course of his 3 seasons in Los Angeles, but I'm sad to see him let go since I believe he is still a good coach (the Kings also … Read Full Article about Lakers Moving on with Coaching Search, Tyron Lue and Monty Williams the Favorites
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Rob Pelinka Expected to Conduct Search for Luke Walton’s Replacement
Earlier today we told you that it was time for Jeanie Buss to start to look outside her inner circle in an attempt to gather information on how to move the Lakers forward in the wake of Magic Johnson's resignation. Then, well, the Lakers and Luke Walton … Read Full Article about Rob Pelinka Expected to Conduct Search for Luke Walton’s Replacement
Luke Walton, Lakers Part Ways
Those wondering if Magic Johnson's sudden and surprising resignation would offer Luke Walton a reprieve so he could remain on as Lakers head coach have gotten their answer. To quote myself, nah. The Lakers and Luke Walton have mutually agreed to part ways the … Read Full Article about Luke Walton, Lakers Part Ways
Jeanie Buss It’s Your Time Now
With the regular season past its sunset, organizations around the league are making decisions on what their tomorrows will look like. The Kings have fired their head coach. As have the Cavs. The Grizzlies took things one step further, not just canning their … Read Full Article about Jeanie Buss It’s Your Time Now
Report: Marco Nuñez out as Lakers Athletic Trainer
With Magic Johnson stunning the basketball world by stepping down as President of Basketball Operations Tuesday night, it was easy to speculate that more changes would be on their way. You simply do not have a shakeup in the leadership of your organization in … Read Full Article about Report: Marco Nuñez out as Lakers Athletic Trainer
Magic Johnson Resigns as Lakers President of Basketball Operations
On November 18, 1981 Magic Johnson walked into the locker room, basically called an impromptu press conference, and asked to be traded. Growing ever more disgruntled with then coach Paul Westhead, Magic basically said "him or me" and shocked the basketball … Read Full Article about Magic Johnson Resigns as Lakers President of Basketball Operations
Report: Lonzo Ball Chooses CAA as new Agent Representation
Lonzo Ball has had a rough go in his 2nd season. It began with adjusting playing next to LeBron James and then transitioned to him starting to play the best basketball of his career, only to all be cut short by a season ending ankle injury. Then, in the past … Read Full Article about Report: Lonzo Ball Chooses CAA as new Agent Representation
The Greatness and Limitations of *this* LeBron James
These Lakers will not make the playoffs. We've known this for some time. Before the Nets officially eliminated them, we knew. Probably even before they lost a key game to the last place Suns way back on March 2nd, we knew. Or at least we should have. While … Read Full Article about The Greatness and Limitations of *this* LeBron James
No one to do the little things
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
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