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Earlier this week, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James turned 40 years old, marking another milestone for one of the greatest players the game has ever seen. The Lakers currently sit at 18-14 after Tuesday evening’s home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, a game in which James returned from a brief injury absence to score […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, it was obvious that Austin Reaves would see more time. In their latest game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, their first game of the trade, Reaves showed out and finished with a game-high 35 points, nine rebounds, and ten assists. Anthony Davis was asked […]

Following the Cleveland Cavaliers’ resounding 122-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on New Year’s Eve, Lakers head coach JJ Redick made a noteworthy observation highlighting the team’s dominance this season. Per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Redick noted that teams need to play “close to perfect basketball” to have a chance at toppling Cleveland. Redick’s comments […]

After missing a game due to illness, LeBron James is back in action for the Los Angeles Lakers for Tuesday night’s home game against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. More notably, it is his first game since turning 40 years old on Monday, which means another historic milestone for the four-time NBA Most Valuable […]

LOS ANGELES – If there was one player on the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster who had seen his name the most in trade rumors, it was D’Angelo Russell. The Lakers had re-acquired Russell in a midseason trade during the 2022-23 season, and it seemed like his name had been in trade chatter ever since. The […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry helped wrap up one of the best NBA Christmas Days in recent memory, and everyone around the league took notice of the Lakers-Warriors game. After the Los Angeles Clippers’ contest against the Warriors this past weekend, even James Harden had to acknowledge how fun it was. Harden, who recently passed […]

When news broke that the Los Angeles Lakers had acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets for a package of D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and a trio of second-round picks, it seemed like everyone had a take on how it could help the team. Some were excited about DFS’s outside shot, which […]

It’s no surprise that LeBron James is on the cusp of making NBA history, as he seems to do it every other week nowadays. However, former NBA coach George Karl isn’t impressed with “The King.” Karl responded “Who cares” to a SportsCenter post about James becoming the first person to ever play an NBA game […]

LOS ANGELES – Adjusting to the NBA can be challenging for a rookie. In the case of Dalton Knecht, during his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, he’s always seen plenty of ups and downs. Knecht has alternated between the bench and the starting lineup, and he’s currently one of the team’s top reserves. […]

Since leaving Ohio in 2019, Bronny James only played basketball in his home state once before Oct. 30, when he recorded five garbage time minutes against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Two months later, James played in a more meaningful game in Cleveland as a member of the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G-League. The South […]

Over their last eight games, the Los Angeles Lakers have gone 6-2 and are making their climb up the Western Conference standings. More importantly, both LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been available to lead the charge for JJ Redick’s squad. However, James and Davis are back on the injury report ahead of the team’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets recently, and those two players have been cleared to make their debut for Los Angeles against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Lakers head coach JJ Redick previously said the hope was that […]

The LeBron James tributes were out in full force for his 40th birthday on Monday, from former teammates to Bronny and other current rookie teammates to other sports leagues and more. The Los Angeles Lakers star took to Instagram to respond to all the well wishes in the best way possible: comparing himself to Mike […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz were involved in a deal surrounding Jazz center Walker Kessler over the summer. Although those talks fell through, any possible revisiting is not likely to happen. ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel explained the Jazz’s rationale for not trading Kessler to the Lakers. “One issue Utah has pointed […]

Jonas Valanciunas to the Los Angeles Lakers seems to be a growing rumor, but it hasn’t picked up much steam lately. Although the Washington Wizards are happy to trade the Lithuanian big man, they want the right compensation. ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel stated this about the likelihood of a Lakers and Valanciunas trade. “The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will conclude their mini California trip with a battle with the Los Angeles Lakers on New Year’s Eve. It’s time to ring in the New Year as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Cavaliers-Lakers prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 70-54. Recently, the Cavaliers defeated the Lakers […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers trading D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, they lost some of their backcourt depth. But in recent weeks, the consistent, strong play from Austin Reaves, Max Christie and Gabe Vincent made the Lakers more amenable to trading Russell. But in the coming days, the Lakers are hoping that they won’t […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a new weapon after making an attention-grabbing move recently to acquire versatile forward Dorian Finney-Smith via a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. For the veteran forward, going from the Nets to the Lakers is a welcome development for a number of reasons. For one, he won’t be playing for a […]

Newly acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith wasted no time soaking in the atmosphere of championship contention after being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Brooklyn Nets. Speaking to reporters, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Finney-Smith candidly compared the two franchises, highlighting the stark contrast in their aspirations. “It’s fun, man,” Finney-Smith said on Monday. “Just […]

After months of talks, negotiations and a late race to the finish line, the Los Angeles Lakers finally traded for Dorian Finney-Smith. It cost them D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three unprotected second-round picks, but Rob Pelinka finally landed the two-way wing who has alluded him for multiple transaction windows. The natural question after such […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have found their groove back after a 117-114 upset loss in Hollywood last Monday at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. Since then, Los Angeles has gone 2-0, with back-to-back victories over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day (115-113) and over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday (132-122). The Lakers pulled […]

Austin Reaves continues to impress in his third NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and former NBA player Jeff Teague has added an intriguing perspective to the ongoing buzz surrounding the rising star. During an appearance on the Club 520 Podcast, Teague offered high praise for Reaves, comparing him to Luka Dončić—albeit as a […]

Dorian Finney-Smith, a newly acquired forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, has made a noteworthy comparison between two of the NBA’s most elite playmakers: LeBron James and Luka Dončić. Per Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, Finney-Smith expressed excitement about joining forces with James, drawing parallels between the four-time NBA champion and the Dallas Mavericks’ young phenom. […]

LeBron James is officially 40 years of age. His birthday evokes mounds of adulation, but it also comes with an undeniable sense of urgency. While his legacy as an all-time great is ironclad, the four-time Finals MVP’s focus should still be winning championships. Many fans and pundits do not believe the Los Angeles Lakers (18-13) […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James turned 40 years old on Monday. But while most other players would have already retired from the NBA at that age, the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player continues to play for LA. Not only that, but James is more than just a bench ornament for Los Angeles; he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently improved their team, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for D’Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis. But what Lakers fans are now waiting to find out is when they’ll see their new players in action, and it sounds like it’ll be sooner than later, according […]

The Los Angeles Lakers heated up the trade market on Sunday when they swung a deal to acquire Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks. The Lakers were able to beat out a competitive offer from the Memphis Grizzlies, who had a package centered […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a move Sunday acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets and shipping away D’Angelo Russell. The Lakers now have a solid three-and-D player that they can plug into the lineup and another player that can shoot from the perimeter pretty well. The Lakers do lose a point […]

LOS ANGELES – To say the Los Angeles Lakers have been hit with injuries to their frontcourt this season would be a major understatement. To this point, Anthony Davis has been the only available center on the standard roster. The Lakers have used two-way contract player Christian Koloko at times, but head coach JJ Redick […]

LOS ANGELES – In the Los Angeles Lakers’ last two games, they’ve been without one or the other of their superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. During the Lakers’ win against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas, Davis didn’t finish the game due to an injury scare, while James didn’t suit up against […]

The Brooklyn Nets continued a veteran fire sale on Sunday. They sent Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to the Los Angeles Lakers for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, a conditional 2027 second-round pick and unprotected 2030 and 2031 second-round picks. However, the rebuilding squad was reportedly deep into negotiations with the Memphis Grizzlies before accepting the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a 132-122 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night and provided some comedic relief for the media after the game. When Lakers power forward Anthony Davis was speaking to the media in the locker room, shooting guard Austin Reaves put his comedy talents on display. “Anthony Davis’ reaction […]

The Los Angeles Lakers added reinforcements to their team after trading for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. In exchange, the Lakers sent D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, a team he’s very familiar with after playing with them from 2017-2019. After the trade, Magic Johnson went on social media and was excited about the trade […]

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up an impressive home win over the Sacramento Kings despite playing without LeBron James. James missed the contest due to an illness, but Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves both stepped up big time in his absence. James is just one day away from turning 40 years old, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been viewed as one of the teams who is expected to be very active on the trade market after a very up-and-down start to the season that has seen them go on extended winning streaks followed by long losing streaks. Even though Anthony Davis is playing like an MVP and […]

On Sunday morning, the Los Angeles Lakers shook up the NBA trade market by trading D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. The move will mark the second time Los Angeles traded Russell to Brooklyn and will give them one of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took a step towards improving their roster this weekend in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets sending D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second round picks for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. It seemed like it was only a matter of time as Russell’s name has popped up in trade rumors […]

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers made one of the first big trades of the 2024-25 NBA season by shipping D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second round picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, as originally reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. With the move, the Lakers move […]

The Brooklyn Nets remain the most active team on the trade market leading up to this year’s deadline. They’ve agreed to a deal sending Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to the Los Angeles Lakers for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and their 2027, 2030 and 2031 second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. With that, we […]