Welcome back, Dwight Howard. That's right, after the Lakers scooped up a former Lakers sharpshooter and another former Lakers 3-and-D wing and champion, Rob Pelinka and crew kept that vibe going by bringing back Dwight as a free agent from the 76ers: … Read Full Article about Lakers to Bring Back Dwight Howard in Free Agency
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Lakers to Sign Wayne Ellington in Free Agency
After reportedly agreeing to a free agent contract Trevor Ariza, the Lakers moved fairly quickly to add another former Laker when they agree to terms with shooting guard Wayne Ellington. https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1422341918877315072 If … Read Full Article about Lakers to Sign Wayne Ellington in Free Agency
Lakers to Sign Trevor Ariza in Free Agency
After agreeing to a trade for Russell Westbrook on draft day, the Lakers entered free agency with a slew of open roster and rotation spots that needed filling. And while free agency started with a whir that saw the Lakers sitting things out (their limited … Read Full Article about Lakers to Sign Trevor Ariza in Free Agency
Lakers to Acquire Russell Westbrook in Trade with Wizards
Russell Westbrook will join LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Lakers next season. The 3rd star player the team has coveted since trading for Davis two summers ago is no longer just a hope or a dream, it will be a reality. Westbrook will return to his … Read Full Article about Lakers to Acquire Russell Westbrook in Trade with Wizards
Pau Gasol’s Place in the Rafters
For various reasons – some very personal, others less so – Pau Gasol has been front and center in my mind for the past couple of years. The whole thing started almost two years ago, when my wife and I relocated, from New York to Barcelona, Spain. As an L.A. … Read Full Article about Pau Gasol’s Place in the Rafters
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 6 Preview
Use whatever language you want here -- "backs against the wall", "win or go home", "do or die game" -- they all capture the tenor and meaning of tonight's game 6 between the Lakers and the Suns. For the first time in the 2 seasons that the Lakers have had … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 6 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 5 Preview
The playoffs, at the most basic level, are about problem solving. How can you decipher and counter what the other team is trying to do faster and more effectively than what they are. The number of problems you can present for the opponent, then, is nearly as … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 5 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 4 Preview
By winning game 3, the Lakers took control of their series with the Suns. To maintain that control, however, game 4 will present an even bigger challenge because the level of desperation I anticipate the Suns showing will be like nothing the Lakers have seen … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 4 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 3 Preview
After winning game 2 to bring the series even at one game a piece, the Lakers enter tonight's game against the Suns with momentum that they cannot take for granted. Returning home is great and welcomed. The team, however, cannot rest on the fact that playing … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 3 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 2 Preview
As the lower seed in this playoff series, the main goal is to get a split in the first two games. Sure, you want to win every game you're in, but getting that split means you flip home court advantage and, even if only slightly, take control of the series. The … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 2 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 1 Preview
The overarching themes heading into this series are pretty clear. The Lakers strengths are in their front court, while the Suns are in their backcourt. The main question, then, is which team is more equipped to slow down the other team's best players. On … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 1 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns Playoff Preview
The long, winding road of the regular season is over. The Lakers finally clinched their playoff spot, needing a LeBron James 34-footer with the shot clock nearly expired to dispatch of the Warriors in the play-in game. Their reward is the 7th seed and a date … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns Playoff Preview
Play-in Game Preview: Lakers vs. Warriors
I'm getting right to it today. The Lakers play the Warriors for the right to pass "go" collect their $200, and go right into a playoff matchup with the Suns. The loser will get the winner of Spurs/Grizzlies in a single elimination game whose loser begins their … Read Full Article about Play-in Game Preview: Lakers vs. Warriors
Lakers Game Preview: The Nuggets vs. the Blazers
As you can tell from the title of this post, I'm not really thinking about the Lakers game vs. the Pelicans tonight. Yes, that's an important game and one the Lakers need to win if they have any hope of climbing up to the 6th seed and avoiding the play-in game … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Nuggets vs. the Blazers
Lakers Game Preview: The Indiana Pacers
So, if there was one major thing to look forward to when the Lakers and Pacers matchup, it was would Dennis and LeBron return to the lineup. Well, we have our answer: https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/1393590618266345477 With both Bron and … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Indiana Pacers