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Apparently, Rajon Rondo of the Los Angeles Lakers handed out two game-winning assists on Sunday night which helped Anthony Davis knock down a buzzer-beating three to win Game 2 over the Denver Nuggets, 105-103. Rondo was at the helm of the final inbounds play which gave AD the opportunity to make the game-winner. The 34-year […]

Anthony Davis capped off his amazing performance for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday with a game-winning buzzer-beater, to put L.A. 2-0 ahead in the series against the Denver Nuggets. After the game, the entire Lakers squad had nothing but high praise for Davis, which included a very bold claim from veteran teammate Rajon Rondo. […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran Rajon Rondo made a bit of history on Friday, as he helped L.A. to a dominant 126-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Rondo dished out nine assists in the ballgame, which allowed him to overtake the great Michael Jordan in the all-time playoffs […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a field day against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, as they completely dominated the Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Lakers veteran Rajon Rondo played a huge role for L.A. off the bench. His outstanding performance was pretty much encapsulated by an insane over the backboard layup […]

Rajon Rondo has been a key figure for the Los Angeles Lakers in their current playoffs run, and the 34-year-old proved this yet again on Friday. The veteran Lakers guard dished out his seventh assist in the third period of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets. In the process, he […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran point guard Rajon Rondo had a hilarious reaction to getting subbed out in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets. Check it out: https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1307140353045209088?s=20 For what it’s worth, his reaction here is justifiable. After all, Rajon Rondo has been playing at such a high level for the […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Rajon Rondo in July 2018, just days after winning the LeBron James Sweepstakes, he was seen as a steadying veteran presence to guide some of the younger players on the team. Sophomore point guard Lonzo Ball, in particular, was perceived as someone who would benefit from a mentorship from […]

It seems that William Rondo might not be able to cheer his brother Rajon and his Los Angeles Lakers from courtside anytime soon. William got into a heated altercation with Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook on Saturday which eventually got him ejected. He is expected to be temporarily banned from watching his brother’s game […]

Rajon Rondo’s brother, William, made headlines on Saturday night after he went at it with Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook. But Rondo said he has also been a vital source of support and confidence. The Los Angeles Lakers’ reserve guard explained he looks at William as a motivator, and someone who gives him energy on […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo is playing down the incident that happened between his brother and Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook. To recall, William Rondo was ejected during Game 5 of the Lakers-Rockets series after a heated verbal exchange with Westbrook. Russ was clearly disappointed with what William said, so much so that even […]

Things got testy between Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook and William Rondo, brother of Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, in the fourth quarter of Game 5. Westbrook did not appreciate William’s yapping on the sidelines, especially with everything going downhill for the Rockets. The ferocious guard fired back and called Rajon’s brother out for […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo threw the ball off the backboard to LeBron James to finish off the Houston Rockets in Game 4. Take a look: Rondo really tried this, and LeBron really made it work. That's ball game.https://t.co/k1ylI7whRe — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 11, 2020 The Lakers are up 3-1 on the Rockets. […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo moved into 11th all-time on the playoff assists list on Thursday against the Houston Rockets. Rondo had already passed up Detroit Pistons Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, and now moves past Boston Celtics great Dennis Johnson. Next up on the list is Michael Jordan, who has 1,022 career playoff […]

Most Los Angeles Lakers Fans agreed that Rajon Rondo was a relative train wreck this season. During the regular season it was hard to watch, but Playoff Rondo has emerged (even if he doesn’t believe it), and he all but won Game’s 2 and 3 for the Lakers. On the Locked On Lakers Podcast, hosts […]

As impressive as Los Angeles Laker stars Lebron James and Anthony Davis have been this season, even the best playoff teams need a reliable, third scoring options who has the experience to not be afraid these big games. Enter Playoff Rajon Rondo… in a minute. A few optimistic Laker fans thought this third star could […]

The Los Angeles Lakers activated “Playoff Rondo,” as their spark plug Rajon Rondo went off for 21 points and nine assists to lead the team to a Game 3 win over the Houston Rockets. James Harden, who put up a near-triple-double with 33 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists on the night, argued stopping Rondo […]

“Playoff Rondo” became the talk of the town on Tuesday night, with the Los Angeles Lakers guard putting in a vintage performance in their 112-102 Game 3 win over the Houston Rockets. While Rajon Rondo himself isn’t buying into this hype, Anthony Davis is all about it: “’Playoff Rondo’ is real,” Davis said, via Michael […]

Rajon Rondo was excellent for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, as he helped them defeat the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of their second-round playoff matchup. That’s now two consecutive games that the veteran point guard has made a significant impact for the Lakers, which has made the “Playoff Rondo” hype train as popular […]

Rajon Rondo played a key role for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, as they emerged with an important victory against the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of their second-round playoffs series. So much so, that the veteran point guard received some high praise from none other than Lakers superstar LeBron James. LeBron expressed why […]

Rajon Rondo has become the Los Angeles Lakers’ scapegoat and a pariah of sorts. Fans are quick to blame Rondo for any and all mistakes he makes, and slow to forgive or commend him if he plays well. Then Rondo, went off for 10 points, 9 assists, and 5 steals in Game 2 against the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers tied the second-round series at one game apiece following Sunday’s 117-109 Game 2 win over the Houston Rockets. It was not exactly a must-win game for the Lakers, who suffered a surprise loss in the series opener on Friday, but it was a key win nonetheless. For the Rockets, some adjustments […]

After tying up the series in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semis against the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James expressed his jubilation that veteran guard Rajon Rondo is back and healthy. Per Harrison Faigen of SB Nation, James pointed out the contributions of Rondo on the floor. James claims that what […]

After locking the Game 2 victory in the Western Conference Semis against the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers head coach had some words of praise for veteran point guard Rajon Rondo. Per Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report, Vogel described how Rondo’s presence has affected the entire team. https://twitter.com/highkin/status/1302810984017395712 In their Game 2 victory, Rondo logged […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has surpassed Detroit Pistons icon Isiah Thomas on the NBA’s playoff assist leaderboard. In Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Houston Rockets, Rondo moved up to the 12th spot in the all-time playoff assist list. His third assist of the game is his 988th assist overall […]

There were very few — if any — positives to take away for the Los Angeles Lakers following Friday night’s disappointing Game 1 defeat to the Houston Rockets. One of which, according to at least Lakers superstar Anthony Davis, is that it was good to have Rajon Rondo back in the squad. This was Rondo’s […]

Retired NBA player Baron Davis shared his two cents following the Los Angeles Lakers’ stunning defeat to the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their West semisfinals series on Friday. B-Diddy was quite critical of Lakers head coach Frank Vogel’s decision to give the returning Rajon Rondo extensive minutes. Rondo, after all, is playing in […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran point guard Rajon Rondo will play in Game 1 against the Houston Rockets on Friday, per head coach Frank Vogel. This will be Rondo’s first game with the Lakers since March 10. Frank Vogel says that Rajon Rondo will play tonight and come off the bench. It will be his first […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran point guard Rajon Rondo practiced with the team on Wednesday, per head coach Frank Vogel. Rondo is expected to play in Game 1 of the Lakers’ second-round series on Friday against the Houston Rockets or Oklahoma City Thunder, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. Rajon Rondo hasn’t played at Disney World yet. […]

While speaking with members of the media on Monday, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel discussed Rajon Rondo’s availability ahead of the team’s second-round playoff series. Rondo has yet to make an appearance with the Lakers in the postseason due to injuries. First, the veteran point guard was still recovering from a broken thumb. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers were reportedly the two teams pushing for the cancellation of the season after NBA players went on strike Wednesday. LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard were named as prominent members of each team taking this position. Two other notable Lakers also shared this view of cancellation: Dwight Howard […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo is doubtful to play in Game 4 of the team’s first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. Head coach Frank Vogel said Rondo has been dealing with back spasms he first began experiencing prior to Game 3. Frank Vogel says that Rajon Rondo is listed as […]

Rajon Rondo’s bubble debut with the Los Angeles Lakers has been delayed again due to back spasms. The Lakers’ playmaker was initially listed as active for Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers, and there were high hopes he’ll be able to suit up after missing the first two outings of their first-round playoffs series. […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo is active against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 3. Rajon Rondo will be active today. — Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) August 22, 2020 Rajon Rondo hasn’t played in the bubble yet. He suffered a thumb injury and needed surgery. The veteran guard, though, could make his bubble debut […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without Rajon Rondo in Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers, but JR Smith and Dion Waiters could crack the rotation. Via Bill Oram of The Athletic: Frank Vogel addressing media pregame: No change to the starting lineup, Rondo still out and he said he is likely to expand […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing Rajon Rondo as questionable to face the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2, per Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times. The Lakers lost Game 1 without Rondo, who is recovering from hand surgery. Los Angeles would certainly love to have the veteran point guard in the lineup for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their opening round playoff series, 100-93. It was a tough outing for the Lake Show, but help could be on the way in the form of Rajon Rondo. Rondo, now 34 years of age, has been dealing with a broken thumb. […]

Thanks in large part to the outstanding play of Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers walked away as victors in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, 100-93. And though statistical history was made by one member of the team, there were several glaring issues for the Lakers that must be […]

It sounds like the Los Angeles Lakers will be getting point guard Rajon Rondo back earlier than expected. On Monday, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel revealed that Rondo, who fractured his thumb soon after arriving in Orlando on July 12, could possibly be active when the Lakers begin their playoff push in Game 1 against […]

Rajon Rondo is back in the Orlando bubble with the Los Angeles Lakers, and Alex Caruso says the veteran guard is thrilled to be at Walt Disney World again. While speaking to Lakers reporters on Monday, Caruso said Rondo was so excited to return to practice that the former Boston Celtics star shared a photo […]