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EL SEGUNDO – The NBA trade deadline is only days away with teams around the league having until 12 p.m. PST to conclude their business to improve their rosters. The Los Angeles Lakers, as per usual, have had a few trade rumors swirling ahead of the deadline, with Kyle Kuzma being the name mentioned the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been through a lot this 2019-20 NBA season. However, despite the strong team chemistry they have developed, it seems the front office is still looking for any ways they can make improvements to the roster. Although the Lakers ushered in some serious turnover in the offseason, they have meshed together […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is indeed a true leader both on and off the court. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel can attest to that fact, claiming that James has been a tower of strength for everyone throughout these tough times. Frank Vogel on LeBron James: “I think he’s been really a tower of […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says the Lakers coaching staff will all wear Kobe Bryant’s signature sneakers on the bench on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Friday is the first game the Lakers are playing since the tragic death of Bryant: Frank Vogel says the Lakers coaching staff will all wear Kobe […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel spoke eloquently about the Sunday loss of franchise legend Kobe Bryant, admitting it’s difficult to strike the right balance between checking in with his players and allowing them some room to grieve. “The biggest thing is that there’s no wrong emotions when it comes to something like this,” […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel believes playing basketball will be “therapeutic” for the team as they continue to mourn the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Bryant passed away on Sunday in a helicopter crash. Eight other people died in the crash, including Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna. The Lakers’ game against the Los Angeles […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel met with Lakers reporters on Wednesday to speak about the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Bryant passed away on Sunday in a helicopter crash. Eight other people died in the crash, including Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Vogel says this year’s Lakers want to represent what Bryant was all […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel had a front-seat view of LeBron James passing Kobe Bryant for third on the all-time scoring list, and he couldn’t be more proud to witness history. On Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron toppled Kobe’s record. He needed just 18 points entering the game to secure the third […]

LeBron James put forth another tremendous effort on Thursday, logging another triple-double to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-113 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The three-time NBA champ notched 27 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and also chipped in three 3-pointers, a steal, and a block in 34 minutes of play. James did […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has been announced as the coach for Team LeBron in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game. Los Angeles @Lakers head coach Frank Vogel and his staff will coach #TeamLeBron in the 2020 #NBAAllStar Game! pic.twitter.com/uqLhdUpUOf — #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) January 24, 2020 Having led the Lakers to a 36-9 record […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says the medical team has told him to “be smart” with Anthony Davis and check on how he’s feeling. No restrictions for AD or Rondo tonight, but Frank Vogel says the medical team has told him to “be smart” with AD and check on how he’s feeling. Preferred […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have understandably been cautious with their superstar Anthony Davis, who has missed the team’s last four matches due to a tailbone injury he sustained against the New York Knicks last week. The 26-year-old forward’s rehab process has reportedly been going smoothly so far, with the Lakers even allowing Davis to make […]

The Los Angeles Lakers might be without their floor general Rajon Rondo on Saturday when they visit the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. Aside from superstar Anthony Davis who is still recovering from a bad back he suffered against the New York Knicks, Rondo’s status also remains questionable due to a fractured right ring […]

EL SEGUNDO – The first half of the 2019-20 NBA season is officially in the books for the Los Angeles Lakers. The revamped squad led by Anthony Davis and LeBron James has exceeded expectations thus far as they’ve only lost eight of the 41 games played. With the Lakers leading the way in the Western […]

EL SEGUNDO – A lot of the attention for the success of the Los Angeles Lakers this season goes to superstars Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Although both players have played a pivotal role in turning the team around, a few other newcomers like Danny Green have given this team a boost as well. After […]

Jason Kidd agreed to join the Lakers’ coaching staff as an assistant prior to the start of this season. In the weeks that followed, rumors began to surface that indicated Kidd would eventually replace Frank Vogel as the team’s head coach. Those rumors never came to fruition. Instead, both men have worked together in leading […]

It’s taken much less than half an NBA season for Frank Vogel to impress his new Los Angeles Lakers team, including the stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Anthony Davis, who came over via trade over the summer, revealed Vogel earned his respect by holding everyone accountable, including him and his superstar sidekick James. […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers suffered only their eighth loss of the 2019-20 NBA season on Wednesday night while hitting the halfway point of the campaign. The Orlando Magic were able to get a one-point win over LeBron James and company in Los Angeles, but optimism is as high as ever that this […]

Results for the second round of the NBA All-Star voting were released last week. If you had to guess who the sixth-highest vote-getter in the Western Conference was among guards — would you guess Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso? “The Bald Eagle”, “White Mamba”, “Carushow”, “The GOAT” — whatever you want to call him, […]

Anthony Davis’ back injury has kept him out of the last three games, but it has not stopped the Los Angeles Lakers from having success after winning all three contests. Davis spoke to the media on Tuesday, which marked the first time he did so since suffering the injury against the New York Knicks on […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis has been recuperating from a hard fall he took against the New York Knicks, missing the team’s last two games on the road versus the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder. The six-time All-Star, however, has come under fire recently for traveling to Wisconsin to witness the Green Bay […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis is set to miss his third straight game after being ruled out versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. And it appears head coach Frank Vogel is taking a cautious approach with his recovery. Davis is still nursing a gluteus maximus contusion he suffered in a win against the New York […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got Kyle Kuzma’s best night of the season during a 125-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the forward logged a season-high 40 minutes and scored 36 points with LeBron James and Anthony Davis both out of the lineup. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has heard all the trade rumors […]

Since joining the Los Angeles Lakers last season, Rajon Rondo has been hounded by critics claiming he is no longer the player that he used to be. Sure, the 33-year-old playmaker no longer averages All-Star worthy numbers he once normed during his heyday with the Boston Celtics, but Rondo still brings a lot of winning […]

When Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis fell hard to the floor on Tuesday against the New York Knicks, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel and everyone in Los Angeles held their breaths. At first, it looked like Davis had suffered a serious back injury. However, tests showed that Davis sustained a bruised gluteus […]

Trade rumors surrounding Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has been swirling around as of late. A big reason why he is reportedly on the trading block is his uninspired play for the Purple and Gold, struggling to find his footing in the team’s much-improved roster this season. Despite Kuzma’s recent struggles, Lakers head coach […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers started 2020 off with a bang. LeBron James and company came into Wednesday’s game against the division rival Phoenix Suns intent on getting a third win in a row and imposing their will against a struggling team. Frank Vogel’s team did just that as they took care of […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James celebrated his 35th birthday on Monday with a lavish black tie party (which he still most likely paid for) and head coach Frank Vogel gave him the best birthday present ever. The Lakers bench boss reportedly gave James complete authority to choose what time practice will be held the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers end 2019 with the best record in the Western Conference at 26-7. However, while they appear to be the favorites to emerge from the West and play for an NBA title, head coach Frank Vogel isn’t counting that alone. Vogel cited that Sunday’s 108-95 win over the Dallas Mavericks is a […]

Ask any NBA fan to name five role players who are exciting to watch in the league and almost every single one will have Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso on the list. His unique story and superb basketball skills has made him a crowd favorite at Staples Center. The fans aren’t the only ones […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently sliding. They are on a four-game losing streak and haven’t been playing their best basketball. However, they are still 24-7 and a turnaround should happen soon. Los Angeles is banking on forward Kyle Kuzma to become fully healthy so that he can complement Anthony Davis and LeBron James, who […]

After a red hot start to the season, the Los Angeles Lakers have stumbled a bit before the New Year. They have lost four straight games — bowing down to the Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers — and are now 24-7 on the season. While the Lakers still stand […]

Though he’s currently serving as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Frank Vogel says the time he spent with Paul George and the Indiana Pacers will always be close to his heart. Vogel’s Lakers are set to face George and the Clippers on Christmas Day. Though they’re with different teams these days, Vogel […]

Anthony Davis mysteriously re-entered Sunday night’s loss against the Denver Nuggets, almost inexplicably after turning his ankle in the third quarter. The Los Angeles Lakers were down nine points when Davis left with 3:13 left in the third quarter and down 13 once head coach Frank Vogel chose to plug him back in at the […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma returned to the lineup for Sunday night’s matchup against the Nuggets after missing five games due to a sprained ankle. Following the 128-104 loss, the former Utah standout noted that he felt like himself again. Though his team was defeated, Kuzma racked up 16 points, four rebounds, two blocks […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has had plenty of success in his first year in charge of the purple and gold. Vogel has helped lead the Lakers to a 24-5 record, the best mark in the Western Conference. He is also drawing inspiration — like many before him — from boxing movies. Only […]

The Los Angeles Lakers simultaneously hired two veteran coaches in the offseason: Frank Vogel as head coach and Hall of Fame point guard Jason Kidd as an assistant. This dynamic led many to wonder how long the two would last together given Kidd’s prior history between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks. However, according to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to adhere Kyle Kuzma as a vital piece to the roster, something they expected to do before a summer-long injury kept him out of the hardwood for the opening portion of the season. Yet his measly averages of 11.1 points and 3.4 rebounds through 20 games this season have […]

It has been a roller-coaster ride for Kyle Kuzma during his third season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, and after having missed each of the team’s past five games due to a left ankle injury, head coach Frank Vogel hopes to have the forward back for Sunday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets. […]