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The Los Angeles Lakers are accustomed to relying on two players to deliver in the clutch. However, in the team’s wildest and gutsiest win of 2020-21 — a grueling 101-99 overtime triumph over the New York Knicks at Staples Center — it wasn’t Anthony Davis nor LeBron James who made the two biggest plays; it […]

Alex Caruso has certainly come a long way from being just an undrafted guard out of Texas A&M in 2016. Five years later and Caruso is not only a rotation player for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he can now also call himself an NBA champion. Caruso has molded and continued to evolve his game […]

If there’s one thing you can count on with the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s Alex Caruso playing lockdown defense on a nightly basis. He’s the ultimate pest and always plays his heart out. Head coach Frank Vogel had nothing but good things to say about Caruso’s impact, even making the bold statement that he deserves […]

Anthony Davis had a basic explanation for Los Angeles Lakers’ costly loss to Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. According to Davis, it wasn’t Dame Time, nor a lack of healthy talent that partially caused the 106-111 defeat, which officially dropped the depleted Lakers (37-30) into the no. 7 seed […]

On Friday, in Game 63 of the 2020-21 NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers, for the first time, took the floor with Dennis Schroder, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Andre Drummond together in the starting lineup. L.A. fell in disappointing fashion to the Sacramento Kings, but at least they could be encouraged by the […]

What does Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso have in common? It’s their hustle. And, NBA Top Shot is honoring them with an all-new set dedicated to those who love the grit and grind of NBA basketball with a flaming hot pack drop on May 3 (Monday) at 11:00 […]

On the second leg of a back-to-back at the end of a seven-game road trip — the final five of which came on the East Coast — the Los Angeles Lakers earned a hard-fought, sneakily impressive win over the similarly undermanned Charlotte Hornets, 101-93, at the Spectrum Center on Tuesday. The victory moved the Lakers […]

Although some NBA teams have allowed fans back into the stadiums, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the few that have not. However, that is all changing as the Lakers take on the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. The Lakers will have some fans in attendance at Staple Center for the first time since […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard and fan favorite Alex Caruso came up big for his team down the stretch on Tuesday versus the Charlotte Hornets. Caruso made one important play after another including a three-pointer that helped the Lakers seal a game. The best part? How the Bald Eagle celebrated right after the huge play. Caruso’s […]

In the absence of superstar forward LeBron James and All-Star big man Anthony Davis, the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers haven’t been able to keep up with the resurgent New York Knicks at the world-famous Madison Square Garden. However, the short-handed Lakers have been able to get their role players more minutes on Monday […]

Midway through the Los Angeles Lakers’ inspired performance over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, the team announced the signing of Ben McLemore to a rest-of-season contract. McLemore, who was bought out by the Houston Rockets on Saturday, will fill the team’s final roster spot. He’s the second buyout addition for the defending champions, who stood […]

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers visited Tampa to face the displaced Toronto Raptors. The matchup marked the first of a five-game East Coast swing for L.A., who were playing without Andre Drummond (toe) for the third straight game. It could have been another dull affair; the latest underwhelming performance to dismiss as the Lakers […]

On the night Kyle Kuzma received his first championship ring, which came minutes before his fourth NBA season began, the Los Angeles Lakers forward had a bonus reason to rejoice. Earlier that December, he signed a three-year, $40 million contract extension. “It’s good being in a situation to have my family set for life,” Kuzma […]

The CaruShow was on full display in the Los Angeles Lakers’ road game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday. The Purple and Gold’s high-flying guard Alex Caruso annihilated the Kings’ lackluster interior defense at Golden 1 Center by spiking a right-handed hammer in the fourth quarter. The reigning champs from Los Angeles executed a perfect […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso is truly one persistent guy. After trying (and failing) to come for the head of reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the LA sparkplug tried it once more and got the job done the second time around. Caruso, of course, is as fearless as they come and was unfazed when […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went full Showtime on Sunday as they hosted the Orlando Magic at Staples Center with Alex Caruso and Kyle Kuzma taking centerstage. The two put on the clamps on the defensive end before finishing a solid play in transition where Caruso hit a trailing Kuzma en route to a tough bucket. […]

The injuries to LeBron James and Anthony Davis have presented unexpected opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers’ supporting cast to temporarily step into the spotlight. Until Friday’s 100-86 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center — their first dub without James this season — it hadn’t gone all that well. But even if they […]

Last season during the NBA bubble, it was announced the Milwaukee Bucks superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo had won the MVP for that season. He won by a substantial amount over Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. However, James had the last laugh after winning the NBA championship. Lakers’ guard, Alex Caruso recalls the moment he heard […]

Currently ranked in second place in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers are making their push for the playoffs. They’re 28-13 and only 1.5 games behind the first-place Utah Jazz as the top-seeded Jazz continue to falter after the All-Star break. Although the first seed is given home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, it appears […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will get an added boost to the lineup for their game against Charlotte on Thursday with the return of Alex Caruso. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Caruso has cleared concussion protocol and will be available to play. Alex Caruso is out of the concussion protocol and is available to play tonight […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers are going to repeat as champions, they’re going to need LeBron James and Anthony Davis in peak form. That’s priority no. 1. However, the three games since the All-Star break have spotlighted another essential component of their team: the bench. The second unit was one of the few weak spots […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has officially been placed in the league’s concussion protocol after slipping and hitting the back of his head on the floor during Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. According to the Lakers’ latest release, Caruso has been diagnosed with a mild concussion. The team then noted that more “updates […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost Alex Caruso on Saturday after the 27-year-old hit his head hard on the floor in L.A.’s 105-100 win over the Indiana Pacers. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has provided an update on Caruso’s head injury, and at this point, the 6-foot-5 point guard (and the Lakers) seems to have dodged […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got a massive scare early in the second quarter of their game against the Indiana Pacers after Alex Caruso hit the back of his head on the floor. While dribbling the ball to the basket, Caruso lost control and tried to save the possession. In the process, however, he slipped and […]

Kyle Kuzma called the Los Angeles Lakers’ first half a “win.” All things considered, he’s right. They’re 24-13 with the league’s best defense, despite rarely fielding their best effort. L.A. has flaws — shooting, rim protection, wing depth — but it’s difficult to gauge how pernicious those will be when the games really count, as […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso is pumped up for the second half of this season, per Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, “I’m ready to go … I’m in a good place. A little break was all I really needed,” Caruso said. “After about 4, 5 days, I was ready to get back in the […]

Following a win on February 28, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James lamented the continued absence of fans at Staples Center. “It just gives you an extra boost,” he told reporters. “I would love for us to start having fans here in California, especially here at Staples. It would just add so much for us.” […]

On Monday, The New York Times’ Marc Stein reported that should the Cleveland Cavaliers reach a buyout agreement with Andre Drummond, the center will give the prospect of signing with the Los Angeles Lakers “strong consideration.” This is good news for the Lakers, and it should rattle — or gently shake — every other contender. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers currently have fan-favorite Alex Caruso on a bargain $2.7 million contract this 2020-21 season. But that price tag could soon rise up significantly as he hits free agency after this campaign. According to league executives, Caruso could demand up to the full midlevel exception (valued at $9.5 million) and could also […]

Halfway through his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dennis Schröder has already proven his worth. In 33 games, Schröder is averaging 14.9 points and 4.5 assists. The Lakers are 7-7 without Anthony Davis, but 7-3 as long as Schröder is playing. This Schroder move on D-Book 👀 (via @Lakers)pic.twitter.com/18EHhTTFYh — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got off to a surprisingly flying start to the 2020-21 regular season despite a mentally taxing championship run that ended in mid-October, a uniquely abbreviated offseason, and the acclimation of multiple rotation pieces. In addition to being the best defensive team in the league (where they remain, per defensive rating) through […]

A slot in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest was initially reserved for Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso. Sadly, fans won’t see the Bald Mamba’s throwdown theatrics as he wants to use the short break for some rest and relaxation. Per Bill Oram of The Athletic, Caruso pointed to the relatively short offseason as his […]

In the words of the L.A.-based band, The Eagles, Los Angeles Lakers fans can take it easy. Inevitably, the midseason swoon is over. After back-to-back wins at Staples Center against Western Conference playoff contenders — 102-93 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, 117-91 over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday — the Lakers ship […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso celebrated his 27th birthday on Sunday, and fans took the time to greet him on social media while also looking back at his NBA journey. From being an undrafted guard out of Texas A&M during the 2016 Draft to being a G-League player, Caruso is now a champion […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso was celebrating his 27th birthday on Sunday, and apparently, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry did not get the memo. Either that or Steph just wanted to give Alex a birthday gift to remember early in Sunday’s tilt between the Dubs and the Lakers. Caruso was late in contesting […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard has certainly come a long way since entering the NBA. From an unassuming guard out of Texas A&M who went undrafted in the 2016 Draft, Caruso is now an NBA champion and an important part of the Lakers’ title defense. Off the court, the 26-year-old has also received endorsement deals […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came up short of beating the Miami Heat in a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals on Saturday following a last-second miss from Alex Caruso. After the game, LeBron James shared what he didn’t like about Caruso’s potential game-tying shot: “I think the only bad thing about it is that he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers nearly pulled off the late game comeback against the Miami Heat after LeBron James’ clutch steal led to a potential game-tying buzzer-beat from Alex Caruso. Unfortunately, Caruso’s jumper from the right wing clanked the front of the rim and Miami survived to win, 96-94. Watch the frantic finish to end the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso just inked a multi-year shoe deal with Anta. In fact, he debuted his partnership with the brand by wearing the KT Light 4 against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Caruso of the Lakers has now joined the likes of Klay Thompson, Gordon Hayward, Rajon Rondo, and Kevon Looney as […]