Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 266

It’s been an incredibly frustrating season for Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers. A team billed to be a championship contender has been troubled by injuries and a lack of cohesion. As a result, the Lakers sit at an even .500 record instead of dominating the NBA as they would’ve hoped. The frustrations from […]

Dwight Howard and Stan Van Gundy may not have the best relationship during their time with the Orlando Magic, but the former NBA head coach knows the current Los Angeles Lakers big man deserves more respect than what he has gotten so far. To recall, the NBA named its Top 75 players in history early […]

It’s no secret that Russell Westbrook has not been the perfect fit for the Los Angeles Lakers since that blockbuster trade last summer. The former league MVP has still been stuffing the stat sheet — as he has been throughout his decorated career — but he just hasn’t found his groove playing alongside the likes […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been the embodiment of consistency throughout what has been an amazing 18-year career. More than a few folks consider him to be the greatest player to have ever held a basketball and LeBron’s recent scoring feat could work to strengthen this bold claim. On Wednesday, the Lakers superstar […]

Much has been made of how today’s NBA would pale in comparison to the physical nature of the game many decades ago. Many believe that today’s superstars such as LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets just would not be able to withstand the physicality of the 1980s […]

It’s no secret that Russell Westbrook has struggled mightily to live up to expectations with the Los Angeles Lakers this season. LeBron James and Co. are currently stuck at .500 ball and that certainly has to do with the lack of consistency from Westbrook. Lakers fans haven’t shied away from letting Russ know how they […]

The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Los Angeles Lakers are probably the most disappointing team in the NBA right now. They are just 21-21 on the season which puts them in the seven spot in […]

Anthony Davis has been sidelined with a sprained MCL in his left knee since Dec. 17. Still, fans are wondering the same thing; is Anthony Davis playing vs Nuggets? Is Anthony Davis playing vs Nuggets? After undergoing an MRI the next day, the Los Angeles Lakers ruled him out for at least four weeks and […]

Everyone wants to be like Kobe Bryant, at least in some way, shape, or form. At bare minimum, we all just want to be able to shoot our garbage into trash cans with gusto and accuracy just like the Los Angeles Lakers legend. But things got a little too real for Phoenix Suns guard Devin […]

When interim head coach David Fizdale decided to start LeBron James at center, DeAndre Jordan and Dwight Howard have not been consistently part of the rotation anymore. There are just certain matchups wherein they would utilize Jordan or Howard to defend the likes of Nikola Jokic or Deandre Ayton. With less than one month before […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom has weighed in on the most recent controversy involving Sacramento Kings big man Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian. Thompson’s rocky relationship with Kardashian recently took another hit after the Kings center fathered a child with another woman while being in a relationship with Khloe. Lamar also happens to […]

Potentially good news for Los Angeles Lakers fans: Anthony Davis could return to the lineup before the end of the month. Following Lakers practice on Friday, head coach Frank Vogel declined to offer any specifics on Davis, other than to say he will be re-evaluated early next week, after which the team will provide an […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook aren’t exactly the best of friends. These two are some of the most intense competitors you can ever come across and they have had their fair share of battles against each other on the basketball court. For his part, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has earned a […]

We’ve already reached the midway point of the season and yet the Los Angeles Lakers continue to struggle as a unit. Russell Westbrook has been one of the biggest disappointments for LA thus far, and at this point, the rumors about a potential trade away from the Lakers continue to rumble on for the former […]

Russell Westbrook’s first season with the Los Angeles Lakers has been bumpy, to say the least. The Lakers have a .500 record midway through the season and don’t look fit to compete for a title despite overhauling the roster in the offseason. Westbrook has been an ugly cold stretch lately and got trolled by the […]

Russell Westbrook did not have a great time facing off against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. The Los Angeles Lakers guard finished with just eight points on the evening and largely struggled in the 125-116 loss. The Kings tormented Westbrook not just on the defensive end, but with their in-arena sound bites as they […]

Russell Westbrook has played 42 games with the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s gone about as expected. Of course, with Russ, “expected” means: a rocky ride of varying emotions, confounding moments, and mixed results. “We have 42 games (completed) now and 40 left,” LeBron James said. “It’s definitely been a roller coaster.” However you want to […]

The best part about the NBA this season is that there is no clear cut favorite to win the championship. In the past few seasons, there were Los Angeles teams and the Golden State Warriors dynasty that made them the elite teams in the league. But this year is different. Gone are the days where […]

Remember that time when Ben Simmons used to play for the Philadelphia 76ers? With the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, the biggest question still revolves around the disgruntled Sixers star. He has played a grand total of zero minutes this season, and by the looks of it, the situation will be status quo. Sixers coach […]

The Atlanta Hawks traded former first-round pick Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks on Thursday for a 2022 first-round pick (via the Charlotte Hornets) and former lottery pick Kevin Knox II. According to The Athletic, the Hawks previously declined the Los Angeles Lakers offer for Reddish: Two second-round picks. Here’s the scoop, courtesy of […]

Despite their struggles, the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t expected to make many moves at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline. However, Rob Pelinka hasn’t shied away from making calls to see what’s out there. While Kendrick Nunn and Talen Horton-Tucker are about the only players on the roster with huge trade value because of their age […]

Russell Westbrook has missed 32 of his last 40 attempts from the field. He missed 14 of his 16 shot attempts in the Los Angeles Lakers 125-116 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday at the Golden 1 Center. Afterward, Westbrook, LeBron James, and Frank Vogel had slightly differing views on the guard’s ongoing cold […]

From the moment Russell Westbrook was introduced in the Los Angeles Lakers starting lineups on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center, the Sacramento Kings in-arena DJ trolled the slumping guard by playing Foreigner’s “Cold As Ice.” The bit sustained. Westbrook shot a frigid 14.2% (2-of-14) from the field in the Lakers’ 125-116 loss. The Kings’ entertainment […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to weather the storm, with star big man Anthony Davis still out due to a knee injury. The Lakers have been rocky all season, forcing head coach Frank Vogel to try to figure out ways to optimize the roster. The return of Davis will definitely help, though he was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring ways to upgrade their three-point shooting ahead of the Feb. 10 NBA trade deadline. According to the latest reporting from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, Los Angeles vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka has his eyes partially fixated on a sharpshooter north of the border: Toronto Raptors guard Gary […]

The NBA regular season continues with games on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Lakers will travel to take on the Sacramento Kings in a West Coast battle. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Kings prediction and pick. These two teams have had somewhat different starts to the season. The Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. LeBron James is listed as probable on the injury report with a rectus abdominis strain. So, is LeBron James playing vs Kings? Is LeBron James Playing vs Kings So, is LeBron James playing tonight? LeBron missed eight games earlier […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have, once again, been mentioned in reportage on the trade market for two not-quite-All-Stars: Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner and Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant. Here was the latest scuttlebutt, courtesy of The Athletic’s Shams Charania: On Grant: Several playoff teams are pursuing Pistons star forward Jerami Grant: The Wizards, […]

Who’s going to win the Myles Turner sweepstakes? The Indiana Pacers big man has been available for a minute now, and the market to acquire his services has begun to heat up. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium has reported that the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Charlotte Hornets are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were pitted for a title challenge this season. Unfortunately, it has not gone well. The start has been up-and-down, with LeBron James holding it down with another amazing stretch of basketball. As they have a veteran squad, built for winning now, the Lakers really do not have another option but to […]

LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry has arguably been the marquee NBA rivalry for nearly a decade. Ever since the Golden State Warriors locked horns with the Cleveland Cavaliers all the way back in the 2014-15 season, it was a foregone conclusion that those two would be the league two titans battling it out for years […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were riding high on their four-game winning streak up until they faced an even hotter Memphis Grizzlies squad. Ja Morant and the Grizz snapped the Lakers’ recent run of success to win their ninth game in a row, the longest active winning streak in the NBA today. The result was an […]

There are certainly great centers in the rich lore of the Los Angeles Lakers. To wit, George Mikan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O’Neal, and of course, LeBron James? LeBron playing center recently has definitely become a focal point of discussion among Lakers fans. It remains to be seen if the experiment is a success […]

Detroit Pistons star Jerami Grant might be sidelined right now with a thumb injury, but he’s still one of the most sought-after players on the NBA trade market ahead of the February 10th deadline. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, four teams, in particular, are eyeing Grant: Several playoff teams are pursuing Pistons star forward […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has found his name in trade rumors for the last two seasons. Yet, he remains with the same team. However, Turner is evidently a hot commodity ahead of the NBA trade deadline and it appears he could finally get what appears to be his wish: to leave the Pacers. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies, 127-119, on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James was brilliant again — 35 points, 14-of-19 shooting, nine rebounds, seven assists. Ja Morant’s box score — 16 points, 4-of-10 FG, seven assists — paled in comparison to his highlights and impact. King James gets this wild shot to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies, 127-119, on Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena. On the plus side, LeBron James reached yet another milestone. With his seventh assist of the evening, a drop-off to Wayne Ellington, LeBron moved past Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson into seventh place on the NBA’s all-time assists list. […]

LeBron James is never hesitant to give props to young hoopers when they do undeniably insane things on the basketball court. In that spirit, LeBron had high praise for the high ups of burgeoning superstar Ja Morant after the Memphis Grizzlies took down the Los Angeles Lakers, 127-119 on Sunday at Crpyto.com Arena. Morant only […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday night in a battle of two teams moving in the right direction. The Lakers after struggling for much of the year, are in the middle of a four-game winning streak. Two of the four wins the Lakers scored over 130 points with an average margin of […]