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The Los Angeles Lakers specifically acquired Russell Westbrook to be their third All-Star caliber player. This is well-trodden territory at this point (Remember Lakers 360?). But after 54 games, it’s evident that the team’s third-best player is a different 6’3 guard — the one on a minimum contract, not the one making a team-high $44 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers went toe-to-toe on Thursday night as each club needed a huge win. Their determination was made obvious as the battle for Los Angeles went down to the wire. The Lakers and Clippers traded blows throughout the final minute of the game, each one looking like the final dagger. […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook in the offseason, they ensured the entire league would be watching intently throughout the entirety of 2021-22. Unfortunately, Westbrook and head coach Frank Vogel have been the scapegoat of this organization, but the Lakers are finally finding their groove, winning five out of their last six games. […]

At long last — and without Anthony Davis — the Los Angeles Lakers are starting to figure things out. And while 37-year old LeBron James has been on a month-long tear, it’s the improved performance of his supporting cast that has helped the Lakers find their mojo. The Lakers (21-19) pulled away from the Atlanta […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t help but laugh at a viral meme video about Malik Monk and his rather forgettable time with the Charlotte Hornets. Monk wasn’t utilized properly during his four years in Charlotte, thanks to a crowded backcourt. This is the reason why the Lakers were able to get him for […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk recently revealed how Nick Young influenced his choice of tattoos. Young said he only got tattoos on his left arm because his right arm was “strictly for buckets,” and a 17-year-old Monk adopted that mantra as well by only getting tattoos on his left arm. Well, obviously, Young became […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a revolving door of rotation players this season, thanks to injuries and the dreaded health and safety protocols. In a Lakers season with few constants thus far, Malik Monk has been a consistent contributor for the purple and gold. But before joining LA, Monk battled frustration with the lack […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had some hilarious players over the years, one of them being Nick “noodles” Young. The L.A. native and USC alum played for the Lakers in the twilight of Kobe Bryant’s career but was more famous–or infamous–for one of two things: either his colorful personality on the court that included stunts […]

The NBA is dealing with a heavy surge in players entering the health and safety protocols. This league-wide outbreak has gutted some teams to the brink. The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with their share of COVID-19 issues, though they did get lucky with LeBron James and Russell Westbrook testing out of protocols earlier than […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a frustrating team to watch this season, a trend that continued on Wednesday in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Up 13 points late in the third quarter, it seemed like the Lakers were heading towards a victory over the Grizzlies. Led by guard Ja Morant, Memphis powered its […]

The Los Angeles Lakers epic fourth-quarter comeback bid vs. the Brooklyn Nets fell just short on Christmas evening. Of the many reasons for the loss — a short-handed roster full of recent additions, Russell Westbrook’s 4-of-20 shooting night, Patty Mills’ 34-point barrage, the Lakers’ general struggles from the three-point line (28.6%) — one of their […]

LeBron James and the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for a Christmas Day showdown with the Brooklyn Nets, who are also feeling the effects of COVID-19. However, the Lakers will receive a big boost to their rotation ahead of Saturday night’s contest as Avery Bradley and Malik Monk have cleared protocols and are available […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk just can’t catch a break. After he was cleared to fly with the team heading to Dallas, he was sidelined and had to re-enter the COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Now, Monk is clearly getting frustrated with his situation. On Twitter, the 23-year-old expressed his disappointment over his return […]

There has been a lot of activity within and around the NBA on Thursday with the league seemingly on the brink of a full-blown COVID-19 outbreak. The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the hardest-hit teams, with LA losing a handful of players due to the league’s health and safety protocols. In a surprising […]

LeBron James was spectacular in the Los Angeles Lakers 124-116 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Fresh off his one-game suspension — The King dropped a season-high 39 points, punctuated by an array of ridiculous longer jumpers. James even whipped out a Sam Cassell Big Balls dance after drilling a three with 1:17 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a disappointing 8-8 start. Are they in danger of spiraling out of control? They are not. That said, something needs to change if they’re going to win the Western Conference. Head coach Frank Vogel can start by allocating more consistent playing time to his young players. This rotation […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat took part in an epic overtime showdown on Wednesday in what was a rematch of the 2020 NBA Finals. The Lakers came out on top after an extra period, 120-117, and this was thanks in large part to a career performance by LA shooting guard Malik Monk. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got Malik Monk for an absolute bargain in free agency, signing him to a veteran’s minimum of $1.7 million. Wednesday night, he proved his worth, dropping 27 points off the bench in an OT win over the Miami Heat. Despite the Lakers essentially stealing him in the offseason, Lakers star Anthony […]

Approximately 24 hours after Alex Caruso shared disturbing details about the inexplicable lowball offer the Los Angeles Lakers made in free agency, one of his replacements — Malik Monk — played the hero (and Tyler Herro) in L.A.’s latest dramatic victory. This game, a 120-117 overtime win over the Miami Heat, happened to be the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were once again offseason winners with their roster haul. In their quest to be the winningest franchise in NBA history, they added future Hall of Famers in Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony. They also reunited with Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard, two players who were critical pieces to their 2020 NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made so many huge moves during the course of the offseason that at this point, it’s actually quite a challenge to keep up with all of them. For his part, however, there is one particular signing that Anthony Davis is still absorbing. One of the Lakers’ offseason acquisitions that has been […]

Though Malik Monk was considered one of the best pick-ups of the Los Angeles Lakers over the summer, he was overshadowed by veteran shooter Wayne Ellington, who many believe will take the starting shooting guard spot. After all, Ellington does not only have a wealth of NBA experience, but he’s a dead-eye shooter, too, making […]

Amid all the bright new stars that have arrived in LA this summer, Malik Monk is looking to pave his own way to help the Los Angeles Lakers. Monk is one of the more low-key acquisitions the front office did this summer. After spending his first four seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, the former Kentucky […]

The future is still bright for Malik Monk even though the first chapter of his NBA career didn’t pan out well. After three disappointing seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, the former Kentucky Wildcats star, who used to be part of an electrifying backcourt tandem with De’Aaron Fox, is now with the Los Angeles Lakers after […]

The Charlotte Hornets just want to make their budding star and franchise centerpiece LaMelo Ball happy. They even signed his brother LiAngelo Ball on their summer league roster to do just that. The Hornets did not make a qualifying offer for restricted free agent Malik Monk, hence making him an unrestricted one. Monk eventually signed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to add three-point shooting. On Tuesday, the Lakers signed unrestricted free agent Malik Monk. The Charlotte Hornets declined to extend the qualifying offer to the 23-year old despite a strong 2020-21 season. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the deal. This is 🔥 https://t.co/LeGU2yIlxR — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) August 3, 2021 […]

Ahead of what is slated to be a hectic free agency period, the Charlotte Hornets have now made a decision on the futures of Devonte’ Graham and Malik Monk with the team. The Hornets elected to extend a qualifying offer to Graham but decided against giving Monk a QO, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Graham […]

The Charlotte Hornets’ injured player list just got longer on Thursday after guard Malik Monk exited the game against the Brooklyn Nets following a scary fall. The 23-year-old shooter had to be lifted back to the locker room after landing awkwardly in the fourth period of their match at Barclays Center. The unfortunate incident occurred […]

Malik Monk just won the game for the Charlotte Hornets with a huge and-1 bucket to give his team a 127-126 victory on the road against the Sacramento Kings. Down by two points, Monk got the ball with five seconds left and drove hard to the basket to knock down a clutch lay-up, plus the […]

In just his first year in the NBA, LaMelo Ball has already been heralded by critics as the next great point guard. Fans have seen his filthy passes and supreme basketball IQ. But off the court, the Charlotte Hornets guard brings a whole lot more according to teammate Malik Monk. According to Monk, LaMelo Ball […]

The Charlotte Hornets are aware that the Russell Westbrook trade rumor mill has been going on non-stop ever since the Houston Rockets guard said he wanted out of H-Town. While big-market teams like the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks are reportedly the frontrunners to trade for the former NBA MVP, there’s one dark […]

Is Victor Oladipo out of the Indiana Pacers? If rumors are to be believed, the answer is yes. Reports are swirling that the athletic guard is looking to move elsewhere. If that happens, it will be an unfortunate parting of ways as Oladipo had his best year in the NBA just two years ago with […]

During the 2017-18 season, Dwight Howard averaged a double-double for the Charlotte Hornets and developed a solid relationship with rookie Malik Monk. However, the Hornets traded Howard during the summer of 2018 to the Brooklyn Nets since the former superstar big man was a supposed cancer in the locker room. According to Chris Mannix of […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk has been reinstated by the NBA after being indefinitely suspended in February for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. There has not been an official announcement by the league yet, but Hornets president Mitch Kupchak shared the news at a press conference on Monday: Speaking at an end of season press […]

Besides dealing Marcus Morris to the Los Angeles Clippers, the New York Knicks stood pat at the trade deadline. That’s despite a roster overstuffed with veterans on short-term deals. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Knicks and Charlotte Hornets explored a swap that would have sent Julius Randle, Dennis Smith Jr., and a first-rounder to […]

The NBA has announced its decision to suspend Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Malik Monk for violating the league’s anti-drug program. Monk will be suspended indefinitely without pay, starting with Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks. The Hornets guard will be reinstated once he’s proven to be in full compliance with the NBA/NBPA’s anti-drug program. […]

The New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets have discussed a deal involving Julius Randle, Dennis Smith Jr., Terry Rozier and Malik Monk, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The NBA trade deadline is on Thursday and the Knicks could be fairly active: The Knicks and Charlotte Hornets have discussed a deal involving Julius Randle, league […]

There are a handful of lottery picks in every NBA Draft class who don’t play up to expectations or get buried in a team’s depth chart. It could be because the player struggled to adapt to the NBA game, a team’s player development, or both. But that doesn’t mean time has expired on their careers […]

Brazilian superstar Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar attended Friday afternoon’s Charlotte Hornets matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks in Paris, France. With the NBA on foreign soil displaying hoops around the world, the Hornets and Bucks traveled to Europe for a regular-season game, which featured third-year Charlotte guard Malik Monk blocking Milwaukee’s Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova—with Neymar […]