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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 […]

Probable StartersPistons: Sadiq Bey, Killian Hayes, Cade Cunningham, Jerami Grant, Isaiah StewartLakers: Russell Westbrook, Talen Horton-Tucker, Avery Bradley, LeBron James, Anthony Davis InjuriesPistons: Isaiah Stewart (probable), Killian Hayes (questionable), Kelly Olynyk (out)Lakers: LeBron James (questionable), Austin Reaves (out), Trevor Ariza (out), Kendrick Nunn (out) — Friday night was a perfect encapsulation of what it is […]

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 […]

Probable StartersBucks: Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Grayson Allen, Bobby PortisLakers: Russell Westbrook, Talen Horton-Tucker, Avery Bradley, Carmelo Anthony, Anthony Davis InjuriesBucks: Khris Middleton (probable); George Hill (probable); Brook Lopez (out); Donte DiVincenzo (out)Lakers: Austin Reaves (out); LeBron James (technically “day-to-day”, but still out); Trevor Ariza (out); Kendrick Nunn (out) — Writing these previews […]

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 […]

Probable StartersSpurs: Dejounte Murray, Derrick White, Doug McDermott, Keldon Johnson, Drew EubanksLakers: Russell Westbrook, Kent Bazemore, Avery Bradley, Wayne Ellington, Anthony Davis InjuriesSpurs: Keita Bates-Diop (probable); Jakob Poetl (out); Jock Landale (out); Zach Collins (out)Lakers: Avery Bradley (questionable); Austin Reaves (out); LeBron James (technically “day-to-day”, but still out); Trevor Ariza (out); Kendrick Nunn (out) — […]

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 […]

Probable Starters: Lakers: Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Kent Bazemore, Anthony Davis, DeAndre JordanHeat: Kyle Lowry, Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson, PJ Tucker, Bam Adebayo Injuries: Lakers: LeBron James (out), Talen Horton-Tucker (out), Trevor Ariza (out), Kendrick Nunn (out), Rajon Rondo (questionable), Austin Reaves (questionable)Heat: Markieff Morris (out), Victor Oladipo (out), Tyler Herro (questionable), Bam Adebayo (questionable) […]

Probable Starters Hornets: LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Miles Bridges, Gordon Hayward, Mason Plumlee Lakers: Russell Westbrook, Kent Bazemore, Avery Bradley, Anthony Davis, DeAndre Jordan Injuries Hornets: PJ Washington (out)Lakers: Anthony Davis (probable); LeBron James (out); Trevor Ariza (out); Talen Horton-Tucker (out); Kendrick Nunn (out) I can’t imagine anyone who’s read my work over the years mistaking […]