Yes, the title of this post feels like it could appear at The Onion. I know. You mean the agent for a free agent wants his client to make a lot of money? I, too, am shocked. Here’s the thing. We are just now entering into the part of the basketball year when the maneuvering […]
Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma Named to All-Rookie Teams
The Lakers announced Tuesday that Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma were named to the All-Rookie Teams. Kuzma earned a 1st team nod while Ball was named to the 2nd team. It is the 4th straight year the Lakers have had a representative on either 1st or 2nd team, with Brandon Ingram (2nd), D’Angelo Russell (2nd), […]
Lakers Young Players Available in Trades…Kind of
Even though the playoffs are in full swing, with only 4 teams left competing for the championship this truly is the off-season for most of the league. And with that we are at the point where the maneuvering and jockeying into positions to upgrade rosters are also in full swing. The draft lottery just took […]
Lakers Draft Lottery Freedom
Today is NBA Draft Lottery day…and I couldn’t care less. Actually, let me rephrase and clarify. I have Lakers draft lottery freedom. For the first time in 5 seasons today has no real meaning for Lakers fans. And that is refreshing, a bit strange and, if I’m being honest, just the tiniest bit upsetting. I’ll […]
Kyle Kuzma, the Value of Versatility, and Unlocking the Lakers Future
Kyle Kuzma is flashing a smile as he tells a story about DeMarcus Cousins threatening to clothesline him. The rookie forward is explaining his “welcome to the NBA moment” to the Inside the NBA crew after the Rockets lost game 2 to the Utah Jazz in Houston. You see, Kuzma may not be in the […]
Lakers Need to Control What they Can Control
The year is 2018 and the Lakers are coming for your stars. The plan has been in place for some time, but was ramped up nearly a year ago when Magic Johnson Rob Pelinka went on the record only 4 months after taking over as faces of the front office and spelled it out. Move […]
Lakers Podcast: All About Ingram
On this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and Darius discuss Brandon Ingram and the next steps he needs to take in his development during an important off-season heading into his 3rd season. We break down Ingram’s current strengths and weaknesses, his improvement throughout this past season, what things we’d like to see […]
I Have Young Player Playoff Experience Envy
The playoffs are in full swing and I must admit I am jealous — though maybe not in the way you’d think. Of course I miss the Lakers playing in these types of meaningful games. Sports, for me, are as much about the stakes as they are the daily entertainment offered. I mean, I love […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Clippers
It is the final game of the year and the Lakers play the Clippers. Much like last night’s game against the Rockets, this game doesn’t really mean anything. Well, kinda not. But we’ll get there shortly. Anyway, it’s finally game 82 and after this, there is no more of the Lakers. Not until the draft. […]
Lakers Podcast: Who Should the Lakers Re-Sign?
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and Darius start to dive into the Lakers offseason by examining the team’s own free agents. Specifically, the discussion focuses on several key questions: Should the Lakers bring them back? If so/not, why? If so, what should the priority level be? If so, what kind […]