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The Los Angeles Lakers’ roster for next season is almost set. They already have 14 players under contract and they could stick with this group or add a couple more free agents depending on who’s available. Unlike last season, the Lakers had a clear goal during free agency: land 3-point shooters and experienced veterans to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to sign sharpshooting point guard Quinn Cook, who is extremely excited to play for the Purple and Gold next season. He’s also happy that he’ll be able to share the court with JaVale McGee, whom he played with for a couple of seasons with the Golden State Warriors. Cook […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook hinted that signing with his new team this summer was a no-brainer. Cook inked a two-year deal worth $6 million with the Lakers. The 26-year-old guard sounded like he really wanted to sign with Los Angeles, admitting that he grew up “obsessed” with the Purple and Gold franchise. “I […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley is determined to make an impact for his team, particularly on the defensive end of the floor in the 2019-20 NBA season. Bradley said in an interview on Spectrum SportsNet that he will play with a chip on his shoulders next season. The veteran guard pointed out that he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers missed out on free agency’s biggest name, costing them the chance to bring in so many helpful smaller ones. Now that the dust has settled with the Lakers’ roster mostly set and the cross-arena LA Clippers having emerged as his team’s chief competition in the Western Conference, Los Angeles general manager […]

Veteran forward Jared Dudley has a new team next season, and he feels strongly about his Los Angeles Lakers. Per Harrison Faigen of Silver Screen & Roll, Dudley “wouldn’t have accepted” an offer by the crosstown rival LA Clippers. The Clippers are also loading a super team comprised of All-Stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers mean business this season with the summer acquisition of All-NBA talent forward/center Anthony Davis. Slotted next to now–point guard LeBron James, the Lakers are poised to compete for another championship—but NBA analyst Skip Bayless thinks otherwise. On FS1’s “Undisputed,” Bayless expressed his opinion that the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State […]

NBA and Los Angeles Lakers fans will have to wait at least a year before purchasing an authentic No.23 Anthony Davis jersey. LeBron James announced earlier this month that he will be gifting No.23 to Davis, who was acquired by the Lakers this offseason. LeBron then said that he plans to use No.6, the jersey […]

Although Magic Johnson stepped down as the Los Angeles Lakers’ President of Basketball Operations back in April, he still showed tremendous support for the team, particularly to acting PBO and general manager Rob Pelinka. Pelinka is grateful for the vote of confidence coming from Magic. He told ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk that despite what happened with […]

It’s been an uphill climb this summer for the Los Angeles Lakers, but team executive Rob Pelinka believes he pulled off a solid offseason haul for the Purple and Gold. Pelinka was hired as general manager but stepped up into the critical decision-making position following the sudden resignation of former team president Magic Johnson. In […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran small forward Jared Dudley says he “can’t think of any duo right now that’s better than Anthony Davis and LeBron James.” James and Davis are two of the top-five players in the NBA. The Lakers are hoping the two superstars can bring banner number 17 to the franchise in 2019-20. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1149770148112240640 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made one of the biggest splashes in league history this offseason, swinging a trade for New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis, giving them a dynamic duo of Davis and LeBron James. The Lakers also tried to bring in Kawhi Leonard via free agency, but Leonard opted to sign with the Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises not just in the NBA, but in all of sports. The team consistently competed for championships for years and holds the second-most championships of any NBA team. However, the Lakers have recently been in a rut. They have missed the playoffs six years in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets all have interest in Memphis Grizzlies small forward Andre Iguodala, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. It looks like the Grizzlies aren’t going to buy out Iguodala, as they want to get something in return for the veteran […]

Thankfully, the Anthony Davis drama is long over. After months of negotiation, head butting, and failed deals, the Los Angeles Lakers finally landed their star. Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka spoke on the difficulties of making the trade happen, and how the New Orleans Pelicans were set on not waiting on a trade for Davis: […]

Avery Bradley is enthused by the prospect of sharing the court with LeBron James and Anthony Davis upon signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, admitting both players played a large part in his decision to sign with the team and noting he will take some teachings from both All-Star-caliber players heading into next season: “LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is grateful superstar big man Anthony Davis waived his $4 million trade kicker. The Lakers were able to add more depth around LeBron James and Davis with the extra cap space. Los Angeles signed DeMarcus Cousins, Danny Green, Quinn Cook, Avery Bradley and Jared Dudley, and re-signed Rajon […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka believes DeMarcus Cousins can be “an X-Factor” for the team in 2019-20. Cousins signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Lakers. He’s reuniting with Anthony Davis and Rajon Rondo. The trio were teammates in 2017-18 on the New Orleans Pelicans. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1149747243353694210 DeMarcus Cousins spent this past season […]

New Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley says he has left all his injury problems behind after battling through a groin setback through the vast part of the past season: “I feel great right now,” said Bradley, according to Harrison Faigen of Silver Screen & Roll. “Last year I was battling coming back from my […]

Besides being excellent basketball players, Los Angles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are known for their high basketball IQ and knowledge of the game. Because of this, Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka consulted the pair as the team rounded out its roster this season. Pelinka claimed that both players opinion played a part […]

New Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley is looking forward to suiting up for the purple and gold. Already, the scrappy guard has his eye on a particular opponent: his STAPLES Center neighbors, the Los Angeles Clippers. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1149733460858175489 Besides being able to play against two of the best players in the league in Kawhi Leonard […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel seems to be pleased with the way management has built around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Lakers made one of the bigger moves of the offseason, sending Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram and three first-round draft picks to the Pelicans for Davis. Now it will be […]

Former Orlando Magic big man Timofey Mozgov’s time in the NBA appears to have now come to a close. At 31 and with no firm interest from any NBA team at the moment, it is being reported that the 7-foot-1 center will be returning to his native Russia to make a return to the EuroLeague: […]

Avengers actor Don Cheadle will be in Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ Space Jam 2, which is currently in production, according to Anthony D’Alessandro of Deadline. Space Jam 2 will feature Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson and WNBA stars Diana Taurasi and Nneka Ogwumike. Don Cheadle is known for his role as War […]

Quinn Cook says DeMarcus Cousins “put his body on the line” for the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. Cousins tore his left quad in the Warriors’ first round matchup versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Boogie returned for the Finals, and while he wasn’t his usual effective self, players […]

Quinn Cook says the chance to play with LeBron James factored into his decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. Cook signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Lakers after spending the previous two seasons with the Golden State Warriors. Quinn Cook on LeBron James (@KingJames) factoring into decision to join […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green isn’t surprised superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard signed with the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency. Green says he had an idea Leonard was either going to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors or head back home to Los Angeles and play for the Clippers. Danny Green said he […]

Los Angeles already has plenty of appeal on its own. When you add LeBron James and Anthony Davis, it becomes even more attractive. New Lakers guard Danny Green told reporters that with the two superstars, it became an easy choice for him to head to the Lakers in free agency: Danny Green on conference call […]

The newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers, shooting guard Danny Green, says he had no idea where Kawhi Leonard was going this summer despite keeping in touch with the two-time Finals MVP. Leonard signed with the Los Angeles Clippers and was able to convince Paul George to request a trade to LAC from the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still searching for coaches to round out the rest of their staff for the 2019-20 season. The team targeted former Golden State Warriors coach Ron Adams, but he declined the offer, per ESPN: “Ron Adams has turned down an assistant-coaching job with the Los Angeles Lakers and will remain in a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been able to assemble a roster filled with veterans who are not only known for their 3-point shooting, but also for their championship experience. Sure, they didn’t get the one free agent they really wanted in Kawhi Leonard, but the team was able to get decent pieces in free agency […]

Before new Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has even coached a game, his status on the team has been called in to question by former NBA player Stephen Jackson on ‘Undisputed’: Skip: LeBron's got a whole lot more basketball IQ than Frank Vogel. I respect Vogel, but he ain't LeBron when it comes […]

With the acquisition of Anthony Davis, the Los Angles Lakers immediately became one of the NBA favorites to capture the 2019-20 championship. After rounding out their roster with names like DeMarcus Cousins, Danny Green, and Avery Bradley, among others, the team has huge expectations leading into the regular season. Because of this, new head coach […]

It has been three years now that Nick Young’s relationship with D’Angelo Russell has been on rocky terms (maybe nonexistent ones), ever since a prank gone wrong made the two mortal enemies during the 2015-16 season. It seems Young hasn’t found it in him to forgive Russell for a joke in bad taste that ultimately […]

Los Angeles Lakers new star Anthony Davis isn’t shying away from the new spotlight that comes with being the new attraction in La La Land, putting out a clear message when it comes to his place in the league and what he brings to the table for a much different-looking Lakers team. “I’m the best […]

New Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook has no hard feelings toward the Golden State Warriors after he was forced to look at other options in free agency due to the consequent roster teardown. Cook’s dear friend Kevin Durant was the first domino to fall and with it came the sign-and-trade for D’Angelo Russell, which […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel admits that legendary coach Phil Jackson — who led the Purple and Gold to five titles which included a three-peat — had an impact on his coaching style. Per Harrison Faigen of SB Nation, Jackson’s calm demeanor was the one trait that Vogel keenly observed. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1149129039870742528 Jackson was […]

Big man DeMarcus Cousins of the Los Angeles Lakers shared his thoughts on his new teammates, calling them ‘talented beasts.’ Per Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, Cousins said that on paper, the new Lakers roster looks ‘legit.’ “The roster is incredible! I think we got a lot of talented beasts. On paper, we look legit. We […]

In one of his first media sessions as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Frank Vogel gave a very positive impression of the new-look Lakers. Besides claiming that his interactions with stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis had been nothing but positive, Vogel also heaped praise on third-year forward Kyle Kuzma. The […]