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As it so hilariously turns out, not even winning a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers made Quinn Cook a valuable member of the squad. So much so, that the team literally left the 27-year-old in the arena, as the team bus departed the venue to head back to the hotel. Here are a couple […]

During an interview with Spectrum SportsNet’s Allie Clifton, Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James announced the winner of the team’s “Madden NFL” tournament at Walt Disney World in the NBA bubble. According to James, Lakers backup guard Quinn Cook defeated veteran small forward Markieff Morris to take home the trophy. Via Lakers Nation: “Year […]

As part of a recent essay for basketballnews.com, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Quinn Cook laid out the reasons why he is labeling his teammate, LeBron James, a legend. James is known for his strict workout routines and day-to-day regimens. Cook pointed to these traits, as well as many others, in his praise for James’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers trio of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Quinn Cook tried to get some 2K action going to pass the time in the bubble, and the results turned out to be catastrophic. Things did not really go as planned, with the servers crashing even before they could get a game in. As […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo is considered one of the elite point guards in the league. According to current teammate and former foe Quinn Cook, Rondo is the “toughest” guard he has faced in the postseason. Cook appeared on the Dawg Talk Podcast where he admitted that Rondo was his toughest matchup in the […]

Multiple members of the Los Angeles Lakers — including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Alex Caruso and Danny Green — posted identical messages on their Instagram stories in a display of unity during the current moment of racial unrest across America. Other Lakers players, including Dwight Howard and Quinn Cook, have since followed suit and shared […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook was one of the most successful players in the history of Duke’s basketball program. He was a three-year starter during his time with the Blue Devils and was named second-team All-ACC in 2015. However, as is so often the case, the most successful collegiate players are not always the […]

Apparently, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a similar attitude to Michael Jordan in terms of having fun off the court. Last Sunday’s episodes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” placed a heavy emphasis on Jordan’s demanding nature as a teammate during his time with the Chicago Bulls. However, former teammate Scott Burrell also noted […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant looks as healthy as ever after recovering from the coronavirus. Recently, he went on a live video chat on Instagram with Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook, and pretty much seemed like his old self. For some reason, the discussion spiraled into a random game of 1-on-1 between Lance Stephenson […]

Amid the coronavirus pandemic which has suspended the NBA season indefinitely, Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook took some time to entertain some fan questions. One fan asked how LeBron James has impacted his knowledge of the game. And Cook gladly shared that James’ supreme understanding of basketball and work ethic has helped him the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook, who is close friends with Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant, says the two-time Finals MVP is “doing great” despite testing positive for the coronavirus. The Lakers reserve says the Nets star deserves praise for coming forward with this positive test: “He’s good. He’s good,” Cook said on the Wizards […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Quinn Cook revealed what it was like to take the coronavirus test, as he and his Lakers teammates took it one by one this week after coming in contact with the Brooklyn Nets in the past two weeks. The Lakers are one of eight teams that have been fully tested, […]

The tragic death of Kobe Bryant last month sent shockwaves throughout the NBA world. Seeing as Bryant remains one of the most influential players in league history, many current players have decided to change their jersey numbers in honor of the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar. Bryant wore both nos. 8 and 24 throughout his […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Quinn Cook is just one of the latest to honor the late Kobe Bryant, choosing to change his jersey from No. 2 to the No. 28 to honor the aforementioned’s name, as well as his daughter’s. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Cook will combine Gianna’s No. 2 and […]

The entire sporting world is in mourning following the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash on Sunday. As expected, hundreds of supporters have gathered around Staples Center in L.A. as Lakers fans join together to honor one of the best players this sport has ever seen. One notable […]

LOS ANGELES – Injuries have hit the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of their five-game road trip, with the pinch being felt in the backcourt as well as the frontcourt. Anthony Davis missing four games has been unfortunate, but Dwight Howard has done well with extended minutes to help shoulder the loud. However, on Wednesday against […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers may have lost to a sub-.500 team for the first time this season (22-1) by falling to Markelle Fultz’s Orlando Magic, but the team remains on a historic pace while also seeing some players off the bench make an impression with their bumps in minutes on the floor. […]

With the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to figure out how to strengthen their lineup for a championship push. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, one question the Lakers are considering is what a trade package of Kyle Kuzma, DeMarcus Cousins, and Quinn Cook could bring back in return. Kuzma would […]

LOS ANGELES – LeBron James and Anthony Davis are what makes the Los Angeles Lakers a championship-caliber team this season. Both superstars have played exceptionally well in the 19 games in the books for the purple and gold, but the role players on the squad have also been making solid contributions in limited time on […]

The Golden State Warriors have quickly run out of bodies through the early stretch of this season, forcing two two-way players to take part in this new-look rotation from the onset. Ky Bowman out of Boston College and Damion Lee, who was also a two-way player last season, have both withstood the trial by fire […]

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis says guards Rajon Rondo and Quinn Cook push him every day. Davis has played with Rondo and Cook on the New Orleans Pelicans before, so he has a close relationship with both of them. The Lakers re-signed Rondo this offseason and signed Cook in free agency. “Those […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel believes that there might be bigger roles in store for back up guards Quinn Cook and Alex Caruso. The consensus is that Rajon Rondo — who’s entering his 14th year in the league — will be the Lakers’ starting guard. But Vogel — who’s entering his first season […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Quinn Cook made his name in the NBA by serving as a reliable member of the Golden State Warriors second unit, where he would play his part in the Dubs’ 2018 championship run. However, perhaps not too many folks know just how funny the 26-year-old is outside the basketball court. […]

Quinn Cook has built a reputation for not shying away from a big shot. According to him, he got this gutsy trait of his from watching two Los Angeles Lakers greats approach the game. Cook is the latest point guard to don the Purple and Gold. He is expected to be a backup option at […]

Quinn Cook is currently preparing for a very competitive season with the Los Angeles Lakers. They are expected to make a deep playoff run, and the former Golden State Warrior hopes that he’ll be able to win a title with the Purple and Gold to honor his father. Ted Cook was a Laker fan and […]

Quinn Cook is one of the brilliant under-the-radar additions the Los Angeles Lakers have made in the offseason. The three-year NBA guard is going to be a quality bench option that brings championship experience to a team gunning for an NBA championship. Quinn is also excited to play for the Lakers. While the appeal of […]

CLUTCH Summary: The Los Angeles Lakers are having a historically great offseason, bringing in Anthony Davis to pair with LeBron James. Expectations for the famed Purple and Gold will be through the roof for the upcoming season. Their Christmas Day game against the Clippers might as well be marketed as The Battle for Los Angeles.  […]

Los Angeles Lakers players JaVale McGee, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Quinn Cook showed up at the Mamba Sports Academy to help train young kids become better athletes. https://twitter.com/MambaSportsHQ/status/1158059522851659776 Every year, the MSA invites NBA players to help inspire aspiring athletes. Guys like Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo have already made their appearances in the past. Moreover, […]

Having grown up in the Washington, D.C. area, new Lakers point guard Quinn Cook had already established a relationship with Kevin Durant before the two played together for the Golden State Warriors. But Cook also has ties to one of the other megastars in the game, his new teammate: LeBron James. In an interview with […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers successfully traded for Anthony Davis last month, it was expected that a lot of players would be wanting to join the franchise in order to have an opportunity to play with him and four-time MVP, LeBron James. One of those players is Quinn Cook, who said that AD is a […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook admitted that he wants to play at least 12 seasons in the NBA. Cook, who will be playing in his fourth season in the league, told Alex Kennedy of Hoopshype that it has been his goal since he earned the opportunity to play in the NBA. “I just always […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook admitted that his first few weeks with his new team have been “crazy” because of the attention he has been getting. Quinn Cook told Alex Kennedy of Hoopshype that he is used to getting attention after playing for teams with huge fan base since his high school days. He […]

The Los Angeles Lakers might have hit the jackpot with DeMarcus Cousins, as Quinn Cook confirmed that the former All-Star is fully healthy and ready to silence his doubters. Cook told Alex Kennedy of Hoopshype that Cousins is 100 percent healthy. The 26-year-old guard said that Cousins is in a great position to succeed next […]

Quinn Cook strongly believes that his championship experience earned him a spot on the stacked roster of the Los Angeles Lakers. Cook inked a two-year deal worth $6 million with the Lakers this summer after spending the past two seasons with the Golden State Warriors. During his two-year stint with the Dubs, the 26-year-old guard […]

Quinn Cook admitted that he is excited about the rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers after the two teams made major roster moves this summer. Cook told Alex Kennedy of Hoopshype that being a Lakers fan growing up, he is very familiar with the Lakers-Clippers rivalry. He believes that it […]

Quinn Cook said that getting a chance play for the Los Angeles Lakers is a dream come true for him. Cook signed a two-year deal worth $6 million with the Lakers. His decision not only put him in a good position to win another championship, but it also gave him the opportunity to fulfill his […]

LeBron James has been his team’s primary ball handler for the entirety of his career, but has never before started at point guard full-time. A position switch so far into a player’s career would normally be an indication of decline. But not with James, who’s passing genius and positional scalability has first-year Los Angeles Lakers […]

The first generous gesture by Quinn Cook’s newest teammate on the Los Angeles Lakers was profound: Cook was gifted the No. 2 Laker jersey by Jared Dudley. Dudley wrote on Twitter on Monday that he plan on wearing the deuce next season as he joins the Lakers after signing a one-year, veteran’s minimum contract this […]

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 […]