After the losing to the Nuggets on Tuesday to fall to 0-2 in the preseason, the Lakers are back in action tonight vs. the Kings. The game is at 7:30, on NBA TV nationally, and at STAPLES Center. With the logistics out of the way, let's get to the meat of … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Kings: Preseason Game #3
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Will the Lakers Make the Playoffs?
Catchy headline, right? SEO that! #blogboys unite. Today, Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post wrote that he does not think the Lakers will make the playoffs. He laid out a bunch of reasons why. They are points well made and argued with reason. I like Tim -- … Read Full Article about Will the Lakers Make the Playoffs?
Lakers Lose to Nuggets, Open Preseason 0-2
The Lakers played their 2nd preseason game on Tuesday, again vs. the Denver Nuggets. And, again, they lost. This time, however, did not mirror the 124-107 blowout from Sunday. Tuesday's effort was much better and closer to what the Lakers are trying to build … Read Full Article about Lakers Lose to Nuggets, Open Preseason 0-2
Lakers vs. Nuggets Preseason Game #2
The Lakers preseason rolls on Tuesday and their opponent is...the Denver Nuggets. Yes, those same Denver Nuggets who beat them 124-107 on Sunday. The same Denver Nuggets who are looking to make the same jump as the Lakers from outside to in the playoff mix … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Nuggets Preseason Game #2
Laker Film Room Podcast: First Impressions of the 2018-19 Lakers
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I talk about our first impression of the 2018-19 Lakers in the wake of their preseason opener vs. the Denver Nuggets. We start out discussing LeBron James and how he was probably going about 60% … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: First Impressions of the 2018-19 Lakers
Lakers Preseason Opener a Loss to Nuggets
The Lakers preseason opened with a 124-107 to the Nuggets on Sunday. The game was close for small portions and the Lakers starters performed well, but overall the bench units got shellacked and that was that. The game did offer some entertaining moments and it … Read Full Article about Lakers Preseason Opener a Loss to Nuggets
Lakers vs. Nuggets Preseason Game #1
Remember back on July 1st when LeBron James chose the Lakers in free agency? Remember the exuberance? The questioning of if it was even really real? Then, the realization that LeBron was actually going to suit up for the Lakers? Well, that day … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Nuggets Preseason Game #1
Luke Walton, in the Crosshairs
With media day now over and training camp set to open, the Lakers season begins in earnest today. And while the focus is squarely on newest Laker LeBron James, it is the longest tenured Laker, head coach Luke Walton, who is in the crosshairs. Hired just … Read Full Article about Luke Walton, in the Crosshairs
Lonzo Ball to Skip Full Contact Work at Start of Training Camp
Lonzo Ball has been dealing with a nagging knee injury for what seems like forever. In July he finally had surgery on the troublesome joint, a partial removal of the meniscus which had caused swelling and discomfort dating back to last season. With this as the … Read Full Article about Lonzo Ball to Skip Full Contact Work at Start of Training Camp
LeBron James, Point (Power) Forward
LeBron James, for his entire career, has been a point forward. He's often brought the ball up the court, initiated his team's offensive sets, and been the player most leaned on to quarterback the progressions within those sets to reach a desirable outcome. … Read Full Article about LeBron James, Point (Power) Forward
Laker Film Room Podcast: Brandon Ingram Skills Trainer, Micah Lancaster
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I talked with Brandon Ingram's skills trainer Micah Lancaster of I'm Possible Training. In our discussion with Lancaster, he gets into the skill training he does and really dives deep into the type of … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: Brandon Ingram Skills Trainer, Micah Lancaster
Flexibility vs. Need and the Lakers Open Roster Spot
While the Lakers waiving and stretching of Luol Deng has mostly been viewed through the lens of financial flexibility and the push for a second star in the Summer of 2019, there are present day ramifications too. By allowing Deng to seek alternative employment … Read Full Article about Flexibility vs. Need and the Lakers Open Roster Spot
Lakers Waive Luol Deng
The Lakers have waived Forward Luol Deng Saturday, announced via a press release. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported it first: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1035910596619853824 As Charania reports, the Lakers will use the "stretch … Read Full Article about Lakers Waive Luol Deng
Phil Jackson: Fading into View
Basketball can be a fickle friend, for franchise stars who are ultimately consigned to the journeyman’s path and for systems, coaches and executives who fall out of favor for any number of reasons. Consider the case of Phil Jackson who disappeared like morning … Read Full Article about Phil Jackson: Fading into View
Laker Film Room Podcast: August Mailbag Questions
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I answer listener questions on all things Lakers heading into the season. Among the topics covered from the perspective of the full team are what we expect Luke Walton to focus on most this training … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: August Mailbag Questions