While most of the attention on the Lakers this draft season stem from them holding the #2 overall pick, the team also holds the #32 selection in the upcoming draft. With that, we will be having a series of posts on potential options for that selection. This installment looks at Maryland big man Diamond Stone. Diamond […]
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On Brandon Ingram, the Best of Both Worlds Prospect
“With the 2nd pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers select Brandon Ingram, Forward, Duke University.” While there are always smokescreens and attempts at misdirection in the lead up to the draft, the odds this is what we hear Commissioner Adam Silver say at the NBA Draft on June 23rd are high. […]
Chinanu Onuaku Profile
While most of the attention on the Lakers this draft season stem from them holding the #2 overall pick, the team also holds the #32 selection in the upcoming draft. With that, we will be having a series of posts on potential options for that selection. This installment looks at Louisville big man Chinanu Onuaku. Chinanu […]
Stephen Zimmerman Profile
While most of the attention on the Lakers this draft season stem from them holding the #2 overall pick, the team also holds the #32 selection in the upcoming draft. With that, we will be having a series of posts on potential options for that selection. First up is UNLV big man, Stephen Zimmerman. Stephen Zimmerman […]
Brandon Ingram to Workout for the Lakers
There is little draft intrigue for the Lakers this year. I suppose there could always be a surprise, but the odds are the Lakers will either select Ben Simmons or Brandon Ingram, aka the guy the 76ers do not select #1 overall. There will still be plenty to discuss about both prospects (and maybe a few […]
Report: Luke Walton To Miss Pre-Draft Workouts
While I fully support and endorse the Lakers hiring Luke Walton, hiring him, specifically, doesn’t come without potential logistical hiccups. Walton, after all, is still employed, fulfilling his responsibilities as the Warriors’ lead assistant as they look to defend their title. As Walton helps Steve Kerr and the Warriors, then, he’s not able to yet […]
Report: Lakers Would be “Thrilled” with Brandon Ingram at #2
The angst of whether the Lakers would keep this year’s draft pick has turned to joy. The Lakers will not only keep their top-3 protected selection, but they stood pat at #2 overall. While retaining the pick at all is a major boost, landing in the 2nd slot gives the Lakers a chance at one […]
Lakers Keep Draft Pick, Stay at #2 Overall
Yes. YES. YESSSSS. Earlier today I wasn’t necessarily pessimistic, but I was not encouraged by the math nor the history surrounding the Lakers’ chances of keeping their top-3 protected pick. Those concerns turned out to be misplaced as the Lakers retained their pick and held their draft slot in Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. They will […]
The Draft Lottery Is Here…
…and I am not doing too well. Sure, I’ve tried to tell myself a few lies in the past few days. These lies were mostly told to try and make me feel less anxious or nervous. Now that the days has come, these lies have failed me. FAILED ME, I SAY. Anyways, we’ve already discussed […]
Lakers Draft Anthony Brown with #34 Pick
After taking D’Angelo Russell with the #2 overall pick and surprising nearly everyone by selecting Larry Nance Jr. with the 27th overall selection, there were several directions the team could go with their final pick in the draft. With the 34th selection, the logical choice would be to draft not just the best player left […]