Julius Randle’s time with the Lakers has come to an end. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers renounced their rights in restricted free agency, making Randle an unrestricted free agent on the open market. The Lakers have renounced Julius Randle, making him an unrestricted free agent, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July […]
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Julius Randle’s Agent Wants His Client to Get a Big Contract
Yes, the title of this post feels like it could appear at The Onion. I know. You mean the agent for a free agent wants his client to make a lot of money? I, too, am shocked. Here’s the thing. We are just now entering into the part of the basketball year when the maneuvering […]
I Have Young Player Playoff Experience Envy
The playoffs are in full swing and I must admit I am jealous — though maybe not in the way you’d think. Of course I miss the Lakers playing in these types of meaningful games. Sports, for me, are as much about the stakes as they are the daily entertainment offered. I mean, I love […]
Julius Randle’s Breakout Season
Julius Randle put the work in. Some of the first images of the 2017 offseason were of a slimmed-down Randle Euro-Stepping with a medicine ball in an alley next to a gas station, a scene straight from the training montage of a 1980’s underdog movie. As the legend of Randle’s offseason grew, Darius & I had his […]
How the Lakers Can Keep Julius Randle and Still Sign 2 Max Free Agents
We have known the plan for over a year. The Lakers want to be major players in free agency this July. While they have hedged their bets by backing off some of their stronger comments about their goals — mostly by highlighting “flexibility” and opening up the summer of 2019 as a viable target date […]
The Curious Case of Julius Randle and the Los Angeles Lakers
What on earth is going on with Julius Randle and the Los Angeles Lakers? The curious case is akin to an enigma wrapped in a riddle wrapped in a paucity of opportunities—a talented player whose duties keep getting shifted like a temp secretary in the steno pool, all while delivering the most efficient scoring attack […]
Julius Randle’s Future Should Be with the Lakers
I own property on Julius Randle Island. I was actually an original investor, snatching up beach front property with all the best views before many others thought to even visit the remote location. Check the archives if you don’t believe me.
Lakers Analysis: Julius Randle is now a full-time Center and it’s Working
In multiple conversations I’ve had with Pete Zayas, he’s told me that if there’s ever a question about what position a player is you likely need to go “up” a slot. So, if you wonder if a guy is a 3 or a 4, he’s a 4. If you wonder whether he’s a 4 or […]
Laker Film Room: Lakers Fire on All Cylinders, Beat Pistons
The Los Angeles Lakers put together their most complete performance of the season on Tuesday night, thoroughly outclassing the Detroit Pistons, 113-93. The Lakers’ half court offense was the most pleasant surprise of the evening, tallying 30 assists amongst 10 different players. In the latest installment of Laker Film Room, I take a look at […]
Laker Film Room: Lakers Defense Tortures Wizards For 53 Minutes
The Los Angeles Lakers have always been the best soap opera in sports, but the Lonzo Ball experience is something to behold, even by their gaudy standards. What should have been a routine, mid-week matchup against a quality Eastern Conference opponent turned into a war of words between LaVar Ball and Marcin Gortat, with John […]