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
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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
Report: Lakers in Discussions to Trade for Trevor Ariza
Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting the Lakers are in discussions to acquire Trevor Ariza from the Phoenix Suns: The Los Angeles Lakers are engaged in talks trying to acquire Phoenix Suns forward Trevor Ariza, league sources told ESPN. The teams have been … Read Full Article about Report: Lakers in Discussions to Trade for Trevor Ariza
LeBron James Went All LeBron James to Beat the Spurs
On Wednesday night, against a frisky San Antonio Spurs team that has been on the ropes of late, LeBron James would not let the Lakers lose. He just wasn't going to walk out of Staples Center with an L. His team was not at its best, the refereeing left … Read Full Article about LeBron James Went All LeBron James to Beat the Spurs
Lakers vs. Nuggets Game Preview
Over the last 9 games the Lakers have lost only twice -- both times to the Orlando Magic. Those games, disappointing as they may be, offer perspective, however, on not only where the Lakers are now, but in what they have in front of them tonight. In terms … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Nuggets Game Preview
Lakers Offense and Defense Going Through a Role Reversal
After a disappointing loss at the hands of the Orlando Magic on Sunday, the Lakers have an 11-8 record and are 7th in the uber-competitive Western Conference. Looking beyond the blow of being swept in their season series by Orlando, though, the Lakers have … Read Full Article about Lakers Offense and Defense Going Through a Role Reversal
Lakers – Cavs Game Preview
The Lakers are in Cleveland which means there's a major story which everyone will want to discuss and likely monopolize the coverage heading into this game. That's right, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. get to face off against the team that traded them … Read Full Article about Lakers – Cavs Game Preview
Brandon Ingram Remains a Work in Progress
Brandon Ingram is a just turned 21 year old player 16 games into his 3rd season. Of all the things I'm about to write, this is the thing that should resonate most, even if it likely won't. Because for all his physical tools -- Ingram remains all arms and legs, … Read Full Article about Brandon Ingram Remains a Work in Progress
Rajon Rondo Suffers Broken Hand, Opportunities Abound for Lonzo and Ingram
The Lakers got a great win vs. the Blazers on Wednesday night, downing Portland 126-117 behind a milestone setting performance by LeBron James. But while James' 44 point, 10 rebound, 9 assist night that vaulted him past Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA's all-time … Read Full Article about Rajon Rondo Suffers Broken Hand, Opportunities Abound for Lonzo and Ingram
Lakers Game Preview: The Blazers Again
Is it weird to play the same team 3 times in the first 14 games of the season? However you answer that question, it's exactly what the Lakers are doing tonight when they face the Blazers. These teams split the first two games, both in Portland, with LA winning … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Blazers Again
Lakers Game Preview: The Minnesota Timberwolves
I'm not going to bore you here with another standard Lakers game preview. The Lakers are 4-6 and the narrative is there's trouble brewing. Be it the Luke Walton/Magic Johnson dynamic, the roster construction, LeBron playing at half speed and what that … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Minnesota Timberwolves
The Leap Forward to the Same Spot
There's a Jay-Z rap lyric I've always liked a lot. The Brooklyn born husband to Beyoncé says, simply, "life's like a treadmill n***** runnin' in place". For me, at least, it's a line about the search for progress and the want for more, but not actually … Read Full Article about The Leap Forward to the Same Spot