Records: Lakers 5-1, Bulls 2-5Offensive ratings: Lakers 105.8 (17th), Bulls 103.1 (23rd)Defensive ratings: Lakers 96.3 (1st), Bulls 108.1 (18th)Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Danny Green, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, JaVale McGeeBulls: Tomas Satoransky, Zach LaVine, Otto Porter, Lauri Markkanen, Wendell CarterInjuries: Lakers: Rajon Rondo (out), Avery Bradley (out); Bulls: Porter and Carter are listed […]
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Lakers Game Preview: The San Antonio Spurs
Records: Lakers 4-1, Spurs 4-1Offensive ratings: Lakers 107.5 (11th), Spurs 112.4 (3rd)Defensive ratings: Lakers 97.1 (2nd), Spurs 107.1 (17th)Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Avery Bradley, Danny Green, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, JaVale McGeeSpurs: Dejounte Murray, Bryn Forbes, DeMar DeRozan, Trey Lyles, LaMarcus AldridgeInjuries: Lakers: Rajon Rondo (out); Spurs: none The Lakers coming in: The Lakers are […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Dallas Mavericks
Records: Lakers 3-1, Mavericks 3-1Offensive ratings: Lakers 107.5 (10th), Mavericks 112.2 (4th)Defensive ratings: Lakers 96.8 (4th), Mavericks 108.6 (21st)Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Avery Bradley, Danny Green, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, JaVale McGeeMavericks: Luka Doncic, Seth Curry, Dorian Finney-Smith, Kristaps Porzingis, Dwight PowellInjuries: Lakers: Rajon Rondo (out); Mavericks: none The Lakers coming in: After an opening […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Memphis Grizzlies
Records: Lakers 2-1, Grizzlies 1-2Offensive ratings: Lakers 107.5 (10th), Grizzlies 100.0 (26th)Defensive ratings: Lakers 102.0 (11th), Grizzlies 107.7 (22nd)Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Avery Bradley, Danny Green, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, JaVale McGeeGrizzlies: Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, Jae Crowder, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jonas ValanciunasInjuries: Lakers: Kyle Kuzma (out), Rajon Rondo (out); Grizzlies: Kyle Anderson (questionable), Andre […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Charlotte Hornets
Records: Lakers 1-1, Hornets 1-1Offensive ratings: Lakers 102.1 (22nd), Hornets 106.6 (12th)Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.1 (14th), Hornets 117.1 (29th)Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Avery Bradley, Danny Green, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, JaVale McGeeHornets: Terry Rozier, Dwayne Bacon, Miles Bridges, PJ Washington, Bismack BiyomboInjuries: Lakers: Kyle Kuzma (out), Rajon Rondo (out); Hornets: Nicolas Batum (out) The Lakers […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Utah Jazz
Records: Lakers 0-1 , Jazz 1-0Offensive ratings: Lakers 105.2 (16th), Jazz 99.9 (22nd)Defensive ratings: Lakers 115.5 (26th), Jazz 94.1 (6th)Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Avery Bradley, Danny Green, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, JaVale McGeeJazz: Mike Conley, Donovan Mitchell, Royce O’Neale, Bojan Bogdonavic, Rudy GobertInjuries: Lakers: Kyle Kuzma (out), Rajon Rondo (game time decision); Jazz: Dante Exum […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Los Angeles Clippers
Records: Lakers 0-0 , Clippers 0-0Offensive ratings: Lakers N/A, Clippers N/ADefensive ratings: Lakers N/A, Clippers N/AProjected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Avery Bradley, Danny Green, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, JaVale McGeeClippers: Patrick Beverly, Landry Shamet, Kawhi Leonard, Mo Harkless (?), Ivica ZubacInjuries: Lakers: Kyle Kuzma (out), Rajon Rondo (game time decision); Clippers: Paul George (out), Rodney Macgruder […]
Another Lakers Warriors Preseason Game Preview
This Lakers preseason feels like the movie Groundhog Day. After opening with the Warriors, the Lakers played the Nets twice in China, then returned to the states to play the Warriors again on Monday. They’ll face the Warriors, again, today (Wednesday) and then, AGAIN, on Friday. Maybe by the end of this the LeBron James […]
Preseason Game Preview: Lakers vs. Warriors
The Lakers played a preseason game in China on Saturday. They lost. Anthony Davis hurt his thumb, though, thankfully, an MRI has confirmed there is not any ligament damage. We’ve yet to get an official timeline of his return, but the original diagnosis of a grade-1 sprain could carry with it a short turnaround time […]
Preseason Game Preview: Lakers vs. Warriors
The Lakers season starts today…kinda. Preseason games are always a bit wonky, but especially the first one. Add in the Lakers are helping the Warriors christen their brand new arena and the vibe for this one is bound to feel a little different. I’m not sure if we should expect excitement, some nerves, or just […]