The Lakers flew back to Los Angeles from China on Saturday only to play a preseason basketball game on Monday. That in an of itself sounds crazy. What sounds crazier to me, though, is that the Lakers not only won the game, beating the Warriors 104-98, but did … Read Full Article about Lakers Hang On vs. Warriors 104-98
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Preseason Game Preview: Lakers vs. Warriors
The Lakers played a preseason game in China on Saturday. They lost. Anthony Davis hurt his thumb, though, thankfully, an MRI has confirmed there is not any ligament damage. We've yet to get an official timeline of his return, but the original diagnosis of a … Read Full Article about Preseason Game Preview: Lakers vs. Warriors
Laker Film Room Podcast: Searching for Lineups
October 5, 2019; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) and forward LeBron James (23) sit on the bench during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: Searching for Lineups
Laker Film Room Podcast: Anthony Davis Shines in Lakers Debut
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I talk about the Lakers win in their preseason opener vs. the Warriors and, more specifically, Anthony Davis' strong debut. We open up the pod talking about Davis' insta-chemistry with LeBron James … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: Anthony Davis Shines in Lakers Debut
Five Thoughts From the Lakers Win Over the Warriors
The Lakers helped the Warriors open up their brand new arena in San Francisco on Saturday and I was there to see them up close. The final score was 123-101 Lakers, and the final score pretty much reflected the level each team played to. The Lakers came out … Read Full Article about Five Thoughts From the Lakers Win Over the Warriors
Preseason Game Preview: Lakers vs. Warriors
The Lakers season starts today...kinda. Preseason games are always a bit wonky, but especially the first one. Add in the Lakers are helping the Warriors christen their brand new arena and the vibe for this one is bound to feel a little different. I'm not sure … Read Full Article about Preseason Game Preview: Lakers vs. Warriors
Sifting Through the Avery Bradley Rave Reviews
Training camp isn't just the opening of the NBA season, it's also when optimism season hits full stride. Over the course of the summer, teams made key additions to their rosters and with those additions come a great belief and flowery quotes about why it's all … Read Full Article about Sifting Through the Avery Bradley Rave Reviews
Anthony Davis and Frank Vogel can be a Perfect Pairing
Having Anthony Davis, one of the league's best players, is every coach's dream. The NBA remains a talent league above all else and every coach will be the first to sign up for one of the 5-10 true difference makers that can propel their team towards a … Read Full Article about Anthony Davis and Frank Vogel can be a Perfect Pairing
Laker Film Room Podcast: Training Camp Preview with Mike Trudell
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I talk with Lakers sideline reporter and lakers.com writer Mike Trudell to preview training camp. We cover a lot of ground in this one, but start out talking about Frank Vogel's path to the NBA, how … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: Training Camp Preview with Mike Trudell
Report: Lakers Fear Kyle Kuzma Won’t Be Ready to Start Training Camp
Back in August Kyle Kuzma was the final cut for the USA National Team headed to China for the FIBA World Cup. At that time, Kuzma was reportedly dealing with ankle soreness from a sprain he'd suffered. Better safe than sorry, Kuzma returned stateside while the … Read Full Article about Report: Lakers Fear Kyle Kuzma Won’t Be Ready to Start Training Camp
Is Alex Caruso the Lakers’ Answer at Point Guard?
Coming out of Texas A&M as an undrafted free agent, Alex Caruso has spent most of his NBA career in the G-League. A season with the Oklahoma City minor league team became two seasons, under a 2-way contract, with the South Bay Lakers where he shuffled … Read Full Article about Is Alex Caruso the Lakers’ Answer at Point Guard?
Dwight Howard #futurelaker Once Again
There was a time when the phrase "Dwight Howard #futurelaker" would have been retweeted into oblivion by happy Lakers fans. That time, of course, is not today. Not after Howard actually did become a Laker only to play through an injury cursed season that saw … Read Full Article about Dwight Howard #futurelaker Once Again
Lakers Roster Talk: Kuzma, Dudley the Combo Forwards LA Needs
Now that the Lakers roster is, basically, complete we’re going to start a short series of posts taking a look at a specific part of the team from an angle we find interesting. Next up, we look at the team's combo forwards. The era of position-less … Read Full Article about Lakers Roster Talk: Kuzma, Dudley the Combo Forwards LA Needs
DeMarcus Cousins Injury and the Next Man Up Who May not Exist
DeMarcus Cousins tore his ACL on Monday. Confirmations of the injury came on Thursday afternoon. I spent most of the rest of that day thinking about Cousins the person and, really, simply feeling sick for him. There are few things more sad in professional … Read Full Article about DeMarcus Cousins Injury and the Next Man Up Who May not Exist
DeMarcus Cousins “Possible” Knee Injury Reportedly an ACL Tear
Remember when I told you it was too early to panic about DeMarcus Cousins' "possible" knee injury because we needed more information? Okay, maybe you can start to panic now. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Cousins' injury is … Read Full Article about DeMarcus Cousins “Possible” Knee Injury Reportedly an ACL Tear