LeBron James is out indefinitely after suffering a high ankle sprain in Saturday’s loss to the surging Hawks. Solomon Hill clipped his leg when trying dive for the ball and Bron crumpled to the floor in pain, yelling in a way I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed. I’ll make no judgment here on Hill’s play, […]
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Rajon Rondo Broke His Thumb, Now What?
You have undoubtedly heard by now: Rajon Rondo broke his right thumb on Sunday. He’ll leave the NBA’s “bubble” in Orlando to have surgery and will be out 6-8 weeks. This, in the most basic of terms, is a problem for the Lakers. Rondo is the team’s backup point guard and with Avery Bradley already […]
Injury News: Avery Bradley has Hairline Fracture in Leg
The Lakers announced via press release that an MRI taken on Thursday night revealed Avery Bradley has a hairline fracture in his right leg. The release specifies that the fracture is in a “non-weight bearing bone” and that Bradley will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks. First, and I like to cover this upfront with all […]
Rajon Rondo Could Return Tuesday vs. Suns
Rajon Rondo has missed the Lakers first 9 games of the season with a strained calf. Several reports have had him nearing return for a little over a week, but the Lakers have exercised caution with him to ensure he’s fully healed. It seems that is nearing, if not here, however, with coach Frank Vogel […]
Kyle Kuzma Nearing Return and it’s Perfect Timing
The Athletic’s Shams Charania is reporting that Kyle Kuzma will make his season debut in the Lakers matchup with the Mavericks on Friday. The Lakers have mostly played coy when it comes to an exact date Kuzma would be back, but Kuz himself seemingly endorsed Charania’s report on twitter Wednesday: It’s easy to argue the […]
Report: Lakers Fear Kyle Kuzma Won’t Be Ready to Start Training Camp
Back in August Kyle Kuzma was the final cut for the USA National Team headed to China for the FIBA World Cup. At that time, Kuzma was reportedly dealing with ankle soreness from a sprain he’d suffered. Better safe than sorry, Kuzma returned stateside while the national team floundered to a 7th place finish in […]
DeMarcus Cousins “Possible” Knee Injury Reportedly an ACL Tear
Remember when I told you it was too early to panic about DeMarcus Cousins’ “possible” knee injury because we needed more information? Okay, maybe you can start to panic now. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Cousins’ injury is serious: The “further tests” Adrian Wojnarowski reported earlier Thursday are only likely to “confirm” the original […]
DeMarcus Cousins Suffers “Possible” Knee Injury
The Lakers off-season has been nothing if not eventful. From acquiring Anthony Davis via trade to being spurned by Kawhi Leonard to then recovering to fill out the roster with capable role players, the team has certainly had its up and down moments. One of those role players who the Lakers and fans alike are […]
Opportunities Abound for the LeBron-less Lakers
Opportunity knocks, but will anyone be home to answer? This is the question the young Lakers face in the wake of LeBron James suffering a strained groin that has him listed as “day to day” but will reportedly keep him out for “multiple” games (at least). The super-human James has never dealt with this type […]
Rajon Rondo Suffers Broken Hand, Opportunities Abound for Lonzo and Ingram
The Lakers got a great win vs. the Blazers on Wednesday night, downing Portland 126-117 behind a milestone setting performance by LeBron James. But while James’ 44 point, 10 rebound, 9 assist night that vaulted him past Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA’s all-time scoring list headlined the win, the Lakers also lost a key rotation […]