The Lakers got a much needed win on Wednesday night, outlasting the Pelicans down the stretch of a game that was closer than it needed to be and, really, should have been. The Pelicans play hard, but even a generous viewing of their organizational predicament must be viewed through the team’s obvious incentive to lose […]
Lakers Analysis
LeBron Needs More Help than Usual
A week ago we told you that Playoff LeBron was going to need to make an earlier appearance than he normally would. We told you that just to get to the playoffs, LeBron James would need to call upon the focus, energy, and otherworldly level he has access to. A day later, he (somewhat defiantly) […]
Playoff LeBron Needs to Make an Early Appearance
“Word on the street is that he’s about 280 pounds.” That phrase was uttered by Brian Windhorst on a recent episode of his Hoop Collective podcast for ESPN. The “he” Windy is referencing is, of course, LeBron James who is making his way back from a groin injury and not in the type of shape […]
Report: Lakers trade for Pistons Reggie Bullock
In the immediate aftermath of an embarrassing loss to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, the Lakers reportedly moved to improve their team by making a trade on the wing for the Pistons’ Reggie Bullock. Frank Isola offered up the deal and ESPN’s Marc Spears gives us the final conditions: The Los Angles Lakers are […]
Could the Lakers Really Sign Anthony Davis in the Summer of 2020?
The Lakers have reportedly pulled out of Anthony Davis trade talks with the Pelicans. While I have my doubts these two front offices have had their final discussion before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, let’s get into a thought exercise for a moment. A key variable for why the Lakers are willing to walk away from […]
Lakers Reportedly “Pull Out” of Anthony Davis Trade Talks
The Lakers pursuit of Anthony Davis has taken some twists and turns since Davis requested a trade from the Pelicans, but today offered a (not so final, if you ask me) proclamation by the Lakers: we’re out. From the LA Times’ Broderick Turner: The Lakers have pulled out of conversations aimed at trying to acquire New Orleans […]
On the Lakers Anthony Davis Pursuit
When you watch a tug of war, it’s everyone’s instinct to keep your eye on the flag tied to the middle of rope which tells you who is winning. That’s the point, right? Who is going to win? Trade negotiations in the twitter era play out much like this. Every day we get multiple, sometimes […]
The Place Where Everything Comes Together, or Blows Up Again
To say that January has been a rough stretch for the Los Angeles Lakers is saying just a little. Thursday marks the final day of the month and as ESPN’S Dave McMenamin notes, LeBron James will once again be watching from the sidelines (update: LBJ will play). Six wins and 11 losses have occurred since […]
The Lakers are Terrible…and Not as Bad as We Think
If you ever listen to the Laker Film Room Podcast — and you should! Subscribe, rate, and review! — you’ll know that one of my favorite ways to answer a question is “yes and no”. My guy Pete will inherently ask me a question about the team, maybe something about whether LeBron being out and […]
On Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Consistency
In Monday’s much needed 107-97 win over the Dallas Mavericks, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball led the Lakers to victory. Absent LeBron James, the two former #2 overall picks did what they did best to anchor their team on the 2nd night of a back to back. Ingram scored 29 points on 12-21 shooting by […]