Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 617

In any fastbreak opportunity, Lonzo Ball and LeBron James make a very dangerous duo for the Los Angeles Lakers. Against the Atlanta Hawks Sunday night, the two athletes proved just that. Lonzo ➡️ LeBron for the SLAM! (via @Lakers) pic.twitter.com/EujfaU7zoZ — SLAM (@SLAMonline) November 12, 2018 Lonzo Ball is slowly developing into one of the best […]

Vince Carter is 41-years-old, but he is still playing at a high level. He is also putting posters on some of the league’s young players. During the closing moments of the Atlanta Hawks-Los Angeles Lakers game Sunday night, Carter dunked all over Josh Hart. This dunk would give the Hawks a late lead, but the […]

Tyson Chandler of the Los Angeles Lakers just swatted Trae Young’s lay-up that could’ve won the game for the Atlanta Hawks. Check out the game-saving block by Chandler, who just played his third game for the Lakers. Tyson Chandler’s perfect block on Trae Young as the buzzer sounds saves the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/JFA4z1qxlR — USA TODAY […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has had a rough time shooting free throws in the clutch so far for his new team. On October 22nd, with the Lakers up 142-141 against the San Antonio Spurs and 12.8 seconds were left in overtime, James missed two free throws that would have almost assured a Lakers […]

As a tribute to the victims of the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks wore ‘Enough’ shirts during the pre-game warmups. Check out the photo below, as posted by the Lakers on Twitter. It features LeBron James donning the shirt. #ENOUGH pic.twitter.com/9a2wDw5vBZ — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November […]

Lakers guard Lonzo Ball’s brother, LaMelo, has opponent cancel their scheduled game against his new high school team due to his professional experience. The youngest Ball played pro ball in Lithuania with the BC Vytautas and in the Junior Basketball League with the Los Angeles Ballers. Bill Difilippo of Dime Magazine wrote a column on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings revisited their old Pacific Division rivalry when the two teams went toe-to-toe at Golden 1 Center Saturday night. During the game, Rajon Rondo was caught in an interesting moment with rookie Marvin Bagley III. As the Kings rookie was in the middle of taking his free throws, he […]

LeBron James’ arrival in Hollywood came with the expectation of being harnessed more as an off-the-ball threat, thanks to the Los Angeles Lakers’ bevy of playmakers led by Lonzo Ball and Rajon Rondo. To the delight of purple and gold fanatics, that was in full effect on one play Saturday night when the Lakers visited […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, Lonzo Ball, and JaVale McGee beautifully connect for a Showtime-like play during their road game against the Sacramento Kings. Tonight is the first game of their back-to-back as they return to Staples Center to face the Atlanta Hawks tomorrow. Here’s the video of the James-Ball-McGee connection, via the official […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally traded disgruntled small forward Jimmy Butler, sending the swingman to the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday afternoon and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James believes the trade is good for both teams. The Timberwolves sent Butler and Justin Patton to Philadelphia in exchange for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless, and a 2022 […]

Lonzo Ball has been dealing with an ankle injury, but on Saturday Ball was seen during shootaround without any wrapping on the ankle in question per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. This comes after Ball tweaked his ankle in practice on Friday. The Lakers said he was day-to-day and it appears he’s feeling comfortable enough to […]

Despite the Toronto Raptors’ hot start early this season, there are still talks revolving around the possibility of Kawhi Leonard signing with the Los Angeles Lakers next year. But some people around the NBA believe that LeBron James’ shadow might be too big for the mild-mannered Leonard. Blake Murphy of The Athletic wrote a column […]

From 2003-2010, Gilbert Arenas was one of the best scorers in the NBA, and Los Angeles Lakers second-year small forward Kyle Kuzma wants to remind everyone of that. Arenas averaged 25.0 points per game in 357 career games with the Washington Wizards. He made the All-Star team three times and was a walking bucket. There […]

Los Angeles Lakers backup point guard Rajon Rondo told local reporters Friday after practice that newly acquired center Tyson Chandler is already the best screen-setter on the team. Chandler reached a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns and signed with the Lakers after he cleared waivers. The veteran big man played 22 minutes against the […]

Los Angeles Lakers starting point guard Lonzo Ball tweaked his ankle in Friday’s practice and did not finish the session, according to head coach Luke Walton. The Lakers take on the Sacramento Kings Saturday night at Golden 1 Center. Luke said Lonzo Ball tweaked his ankle in practice today and did not finish it — […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith claims that Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo disrespected him inside the locker room. Smith has emphasized his thoughts that Rondo should have been suspended more games for his ugly altercation with Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul. Apparently, Rondo was having none of it. For The Win’s Andrew Joseph […]

When the Phoenix Suns bought out veteran center Tyson Chandler, the move came as a shock to many since buyouts usually occur after the All-Star break. Once Chandler cleared waivers, he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, giving LeBron James a valuable backup center. But the million dollar question still remains: Why did the Suns […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James wore a headband Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first time in a Lakers uniform, and you can now play as headband LeBron in NBA 2K19. LeBron, who used to wear the headband all the time but stopped in 2014, occasionally has brought the headband […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers traded blows for 48 minutes, but Tyson Chandler was the difference late in the game, winning the battle inside against Karl-Anthony Towns. Chandler’s ability to tip the ball out to the perimeter and give his team extra possessions was the eventual difference in a four-point win for Los Angeles. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a rocky start in LeBron James’ first year and the criticism is mostly directed at Luke Walton. The Lakers head coach had a contentious meeting with Magic Johnson, but the Lakers brass assures the world that Walton’s job is safe. Former Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson didn’t […]

Now that LeBron James is on the Los Angeles Lakers, executives around the league believe the Clippers have become a more attractive free agent spot for superstar players, according to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report. Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2019, and numerous reports […]

Following his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, Tyson Chandler compared LeBron James’ closing skills to those of his former Dallas Mavericks teammate, Dirk Nowitzki. James led the Lakers in Thursday night’s 114-110 victory over the Timberwolves, scoring 24 points on 10-of-21 shooting from the field (3-of-9 from beyond the arc), 10 […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose racked up 31 points against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, but it simply wasn’t enough in the end in a 114-110 loss. Following the game, Lakers shooting guard Josh Hart reacted to Rose’s big game. Though the Timberwolves are struggling to find a rhythm through the early […]

New Los Angeles Lakers big man Tyson Chandler was a big part of the team’s much-needed victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Luke Walton on Tyson Chandler (1/2): "He's a winning player, he's a champion for a lot of years in this league & he gave us a taste of what he could […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler and his weird antics were on full display yet again on Wednesday night when the Wolves battled the Los Angeles Lakers in Staples Center. In a rather peculiar sequence, Butler was seen exhibiting an unconventional defensive technique on Lakers forward Brandon Ingram. Unfortunately for Butler, it did not end well. […]

Lonzo Ball’s brother, LaMelo Ball, reacted to a vintage Derrick Rose game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night: Old D rose back Thts a fact 💯 — Melo (@MELOD1P) November 8, 2018 LaMelo Ball made the news this week as well, as it was announced that he will be going back to high […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Tyson Chandler played in his first game for the team Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. His former teammate, Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns, reacted to Chandler’s first game as a Laker. I see you TC!!! — Book (@DevinBook) November 8, 2018 In fact, Tyson Chandler played in clutch moments […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart jumped over the front row in an effort to save the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves. A fan saw it as an opportunity for a high-five. But things didn’t go well as he expected: Awwww @joshhart left him hanging 😢😢😢 pic.twitter.com/RQh80Fmhti — Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) November 8, 2018 […]

LOS ANGELES – Before taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night at the Staples Center, the team brought in a new veteran player to address a serious need in the frontcourt. The storied franchise agreed to terms with Tyson Chandler who was bought out of his contract by the Phoenix Suns. Chandler only have […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose has been playing spectacularly so far this season. Against the Los Angeles Lakers, Rose was in his element once again as he drilled a 3-pointer in front of Lonzo Ball. To rub it in, Rose has some choice words for Ball afterward. Derrick Rose hits 3-pointer over Lonzo Ball….yells "Weak […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off Wednesday night. The Lakers’ young guys in Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball connected for a highlight play for the Tinseltown team. Throw it down, Lonzo Ball! 💪#LakeShow (📺: @SpectrumSN & ESPN) pic.twitter.com/lYCI8Y8Ml8 — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 8, 2018 It was an excellent cut […]

Rajon Rondo of the Los Angeles Lakers flopped to perfection by drawing an offensive foul from Derrick Rose of the Minnesota Timberwolves. In a seemingly danger-free inbound play, Rondo decided to tighten up on Rose. So as not to turn the ball over, Rose gently pushed him off. Little did he know that it was the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are not off to the start they expected this season. They’ve won four of their first six games of the season, and have nearly blown a couple of those wins as well. On Wednesday night, they took on the Minnesota Timberwolves at home, a team that has also been struggling with […]

Heading into the final season of a four-year, $52 million contract with the Phoenix Suns, new Los Angeles Lakers center Tyson Chandler was bought out by Phoenix this week. This didn’t come out as a surprise to Chandler, but he said the timing certainly was. From Lakers Nation’s Matthew Moreno: “Honestly, I was just shocked […]

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith believes the Los Angeles Lakers should package Brandon Ingram in a trade to acquire more talent around superstar small forward LeBron James. Brandon Ingram has played in six games this season and is averaging 15.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists while shooting 47.4 percent from the field, 33.3 percent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made yet another solid addition to their roster this week, adding former NBA All-Star Tyson Chandler. The exact role he’ll play with The Lake Show remains to be seen, but he says he’s excited to play alongside LeBron James. Prior to his debut with the Lakers, which is expected to be […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau said Jimmy Butler “should be a go” for Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Butler has been carefully managing his body this season after missing most of training camp because of a trade request. He has missed three games out of 11, […]

After being humiliated by the Toronto Raptors in Staples Center on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers are now 4-6 to open the new campaign. It has not been the start to the season many had hoped for for the new-look Lakers, and at this point, finger-pointing has become inevitable. For sports analyst Colin Cowherd, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Lonzo Ball brother will be going back to high school for his senior season. LaMelo Ball will be playing his high school basketball at Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio. He is expected to make his debut November 13. However, he won’t be the most interesting prospect on the team. His new […]