The Lakers spent their Monday evening winning a nail-biter against the Miami Heat in what will be the last game LeBron James plays against Dwyane Wade in the NBA. In that LeBron-says-goodbye-to-his-buddy-way it was unique, but in many others it was not unlike many other Lakers games this season. LA started slowly, played sloppy and […]
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Report: Lakers in Discussions to Trade for Trevor Ariza
Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting the Lakers are in discussions to acquire Trevor Ariza from the Phoenix Suns: The Los Angeles Lakers are engaged in talks trying to acquire Phoenix Suns forward Trevor Ariza, league sources told ESPN. The teams have been working to reach an agreement with a third team that would take on Lakers […]
LeBron James Went All LeBron James to Beat the Spurs
On Wednesday night, against a frisky San Antonio Spurs team that has been on the ropes of late, LeBron James would not let the Lakers lose. He just wasn’t going to walk out of Staples Center with an L. His team was not at its best, the refereeing left something to be desired (on both […]
Lakers vs. Nuggets Game Preview
Over the last 9 games the Lakers have lost only twice — both times to the Orlando Magic. Those games, disappointing as they may be, offer perspective, however, on not only where the Lakers are now, but in what they have in front of them tonight. In terms of where they are, the Lakers are […]
Lakers Offense and Defense Going Through a Role Reversal
After a disappointing loss at the hands of the Orlando Magic on Sunday, the Lakers have an 11-8 record and are 7th in the uber-competitive Western Conference. Looking beyond the blow of being swept in their season series by Orlando, though, the Lakers have much to be happy about. Remember, the Lakers started 2-5 on […]
Lakers – Cavs Game Preview
The Lakers are in Cleveland which means there’s a major story which everyone will want to discuss and likely monopolize the coverage heading into this game. That’s right, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. get to face off against the team that traded them last season. What? Were you expecting something different? All jokes aside, […]
Brandon Ingram Remains a Work in Progress
Brandon Ingram is a just turned 21 year old player 16 games into his 3rd season. Of all the things I’m about to write, this is the thing that should resonate most, even if it likely won’t. Because for all his physical tools — Ingram remains all arms and legs, like a praying mantis crossed […]
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 […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Blazers Again
Is it weird to play the same team 3 times in the first 14 games of the season? However you answer that question, it’s exactly what the Lakers are doing tonight when they face the Blazers. These teams split the first two games, both in Portland, with LA winning the most recent matchup just 11 […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Minnesota Timberwolves
I’m not going to bore you here with another standard Lakers game preview. The Lakers are 4-6 and the narrative is there’s trouble brewing. Be it the Luke Walton/Magic Johnson dynamic, the roster construction, LeBron playing at half speed and what that means, or whatever other idea you want to throw out there, it seems […]