The Los Angeles Lakers have promoted Jordan Wilkes to Director of Player Development, the team announced today. Wilkes, the son of Lakers great Jamaal Wilkes, has been with the organization since the 2013-14 season as a Basketball Operations Assistant. The responsibilities of his new role will include assisting Rob Pelinka in day-to-day operations, as well […]
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Lakers News: Has Brandon Ingram Gotten Taller?
And here I thought Brandon Ingram spent his summer working on his jumpshot. Turns out, though, he might have just been listening to Skee Lo and then having his wishes get granted. Or, at least, that’s the implication from his sit-down with Lakers Reporter Mike Trudell — who himself thinks Ingram has grown an inch […]
Lonzo Ball’s Workout with Steve Nash Targeted Pick and Roll Skills, Nutrition
Over the past couple of weeks there were rumors of Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball working out with an all-time great at the position (and former Laker) Steve Nash. While Lonzo’s father made some bombastic comments regarding what Nash could teach his son — in the process, dismissing the supposed workout entirely — Lonzo […]
Closing the Rumor Mill – Shabazz Muhammad Won’t be a Laker
One of the last vestiges of Lakers free agency rumor season was regarding their 15th roster spot and whether they would use that vacancy to fill a hole on the wing. The name that was most recently associated with that opening was Shabazz Muhammad, the Timberwolf turned restricted free agent turned unrestricted free agent. The […]
Report: Kobe Bryant to have Lakers Jersey Retired this Season
The Lakers used to wait until a player was actually elected into the hall of fame* before raising their jersey to the rafters and retiring their number. It worked like that…well, forever. Magic, Kareem, Worthy, Wilt — all of them had to wait until after their election to Springfield took place before they saw their […]
Lakers Fined $500K for Tampering in Paul George Case
The league office, via the independent investigation they instituted at the behest of the Indiana Pacers, have fined the Lakers $500K for tampering. Here is their statement:
On the Lakers, the Pacers, Paul George, and Tampering
So, here’s what we know. The Pacers have asked the NBA to investigate the Lakers for tampering. This is related to Paul George who, after relaying to the Pacers front office that he intended to exercise his FA rights next summer and that his preferred destination would be the Lakers, was traded by the Pacers […]
Lakers Filling out Training Camp Roster
With training camp a little over a month away, the Lakers are starting to fill out their roster with players they’d like to see more of over the course of camp and preseason. The team had already signed Vander Blue to a make good contract, giving him a $50K guarantee to come to camp and […]
Lakers Interviewing Candidates for Director of Player Development Position
Near and at the end of the season, the Lakers lost several front office staffers to either resignation or by letting them go outright. Strength and Conditioning coach Tim DiFrancesco and Assistant GM Glenn Carraro both resigned while Analytics Director Yuju Lee was outright let go. We learned that these moves were part of a larger front office […]
Report: Lakers Sign Vander Blue to a Partially Guaranteed Deal
While there were reports that the Lakers were likely done signing free agents, the team has reportedly picked up a familiar name: Sources: The Lakers and G League MVP and summer league guard Vander Blue have agreed on a partially guaranteed deal. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 29, 2017 First, I’m happy for Blue. He’s […]