UPDATE: Okay, so I had an entire preview written and then the news broke that LeBron has been ruled out of tonight’s game due to being placed into the NBA’s health and safety protocols. There’s been no confirmation to this point that he’s tested positive for COVID, but based on his own statements in training […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Detroit Pistons
Probable StartersLakers: Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, DeAndre JordanPistons: Sadiq Bey, Cory Joseph, Cade Cunningham, Jerami Grant, Isaiah Stewart InjuriesLakers: LeBron James (questionable), Trevor Ariza (out), Kendrick Nunn (out)Pistons: Kelly Olynyk (out) — I’m going to keep this short and sweet…I’m tired of this Lakers team. They’re too often not fun to […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Sacramento Kings
Probable StartersLakers: Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, DeAndre JordanKings: De’Aaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton, Harrison Barnes, Chimezie Metu, Richaun Holmes Injuries & SuspensionsLakers: LeBron James (questionable), Austin Reaves (questionable), Trevor Ariza (out), Kendrick Nunn (out)Kings: None — After what I hope was a restful and enjoyable holiday for everyone, the Lakers are back […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Indiana Pacers
Probable StartersLakers: Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, DeAndre JordanPacers: Malcom Brogdan, Justin Holiday, Caris LeVert, Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner Injuries & SuspensionsLakers: LeBron James (questionable), Anthony Davis (questionable), Austin Reaves (doubtful), Trevor Ariza (out), Kendrick Nunn (out)Pacers: Caris LeVert (questionable), TJ Warren (out) — First off, Happy Thanksgiving. I know the Lakers […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Boston Celtics
Probable StartersCeltics: Dennis Schröder, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Grant Williams, Al HorfordLakers: Russell Westbrook, Talen Horton-Tucker, Avery Bradley, Carmelo Anthony, Anthony Davis InjuriesCeltics: Jaylen Brown (out), Robert Williams (questionable), Dennis Schröder (questionable)Lakers: LeBron James (questionable), Austin Reaves (out), Trevor Ariza (out), Kendrick Nunn (out) — Go win the damn game. The Lakers are sitting at […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Chicago Bulls
Probable StartersLakers: Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Talen Horton-Tucker, Carmelo Anthony, Anthony DavisBulls: Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Tony Bradley InjuriesLakers: Austin Reaves (out); LeBron James (technically “day-to-day” — but aren’t we all?); Trevor Ariza (out); Kendrick Nunn (out)Bulls: Patrick Williams (out); Nikola Vucevic (out); Coby White (out) — I’m going to be […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Minnesota Timberwolves
Projected StartersLakers: Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Kent Bazemore, Anthony Davis, DeAndre JordanTimberwolves: D’Angelo Russell, Patrick Beverley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl Anthony-Towns InjuriesLakers: LeBron James (out), Talen Horton-Tucker (out), Trevor Ariza (out), Kendrick Nunn (out), Austin Reaves (out), Rajon Rondo (questionable)Timberwolves: none — The Lakers have two straight games, neither of which I expected them […]
Lakers vs. Hornets: One Thing that Mattered
This season, rather than recapping everything about every Lakers game that is played, I will periodically put together a shortened recap that focuses on One Thing that Mattered from the contest that just took place. This could be something good from a game the team lost, something bad from a game the team won, or […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Portland Trailblazers
Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Kent Bazemore, Anthony Davis, DeAndre JordanBlazers: Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Norman Powell, Robert Covington, Jusuf Nurkic Injuries: Lakers: LeBron James (out), Kendrick Nunn (out), Talen Horton-Tucker (out), Trevor Ariza (out), Anthony Davis (questionable) Blazers: None —– I’m going to be honest, I do not expect the Lakers […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Oklahoma City Thunder (Yes, Again)
Probable Starters Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Darius Bazley, Derrick FavorsLakers: Russell Westbrook, Kent Bazemore, Malik Monk, Anthony Davis, DeAndre Jordan Injuries Thunder: Lu Dort (questionable); Gabriel Deck (questionable)Lakers: LeBron James (out); Trevor Ariza (out); Talen Horton-Tucker (out); Kendrick Nunn (out) I’m going to be honest, I have about as much enthusiasm in […]