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Tensions were high after Frank Vogel’s decision to sit Russell Westbrook late in the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. But Vogel and Westbrook seemed to have buried the hatchet right away for the Lakers next game two days later, a relatively easy win over the Orlando Magic, 116-105. The […]

The roller-coaster ride that is the Los Angeles Lakers’ season continues with its ups and downs. With rumors swirling around the job security of Lakers head coach Frank Vogel, he made the controversial decision to bench Russell Westbrook in the final minutes of their game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Lakers had […]

If you haven’t discussed the Los Angeles Lakers at one point or another, then the 2021-22 NBA season didn’t really happen. While the rest of the contenders are gaining steam heading into the second half of the campaign, LeBron James and Co. are still trying to figure things out. To many, the one that sticks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a real mess right now. Aside from the fact that they haven’t been winning basketball games, the newest controversy to rock the squad was Frank Vogel’s shocking decision to bench Russell Westbrook in the closing minutes of Wednesday’s 111-104 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Reports have already emerged about […]

Russell Westbrook did not speak to the media after he was subbed out for the final three minutes and 52 seconds of the Los Angeles Lakers’ home loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. However, based on his immediate reaction to Frank Vogel’s bold decision, the nine-time All-Star earning $44 million did not seem thrilled […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has received some staunch criticism of late amid his team’s recent slump. As a matter of fact, the Lakers have been playing poorly for much of the campaign, and it certainly feels like coach Vogel has been on a perpetual hot seat all season long. Danny Green, who […]

Embattled Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel made the bold decision to bench struggling star Russell Westbrook for the final 3:52 of the Lakers’ 111-104 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Vogel’s rationale for the decision was that he wanted to play the players he “thought were going to win the game.” […]

Frank Vogel’s job status with the Los Angeles Lakers has been the talk of the town in recent days, and for good reason. The Purple and Gold have struggled this 2021-22, with the threat of missing the playoffs a legitimate threat amid their failure to string wins together. There have been varying reports about Vogel’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were expected to be NBA Finals favorites once again in 2021, but as was the case last year, the team has struggled out the gate. Despite the vast amount of star power assembled in Los Angeles, the Lakers sit in eighth place in the Western Conference at 22-22. Amid their early-season […]

Rumors have been circling about Frank Vogel possibly losing his job as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Monday’s win over the Utah Jazz was a big one for both LA and Vogel, with reports emerging that he could have actually been fired had the Lakers lost again. Prior to LA’s bounce-back win […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to be one of the most maddeningly inconsistent teams in the NBA. A picture of mediocrity, the Lakers currently sit at 22-22, with rumors swirling around the job security of head coach Frank Vogel, which has seemingly been on shaky ground all season. A bombshell rumor emerged saying that Vogel’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to pull off the win against the Utah Jazz on Monday night. The result may have saved Frank Vogel’s job. According to the latest report from The Athletic’s Bill Oram and Sam Amick, the Lakers coach is sitting on the hottest of hot seats and may be coaching for his […]

In perhaps one of his rare vulnerable moments, LeBron James recently posted a heartfelt apology to the Los Angeles Lakers fans for how their season has turned out. It came on the heels of an embarrassing rout to the Denver Nuggets, adding to the already topsy-turvy situation of the proud squad. For what it’s worth, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to weather the storm, with star big man Anthony Davis still out due to a knee injury. The Lakers have been rocky all season, forcing head coach Frank Vogel to try to figure out ways to optimize the roster. The return of Davis will definitely help, though he was […]

There are certainly great centers in the rich lore of the Los Angeles Lakers. To wit, George Mikan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O’Neal, and of course, LeBron James? LeBron playing center recently has definitely become a focal point of discussion among Lakers fans. It remains to be seen if the experiment is a success […]

The Los Angeles Lakers ended the year with quite a bang as they took out Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. LeBron James had arguably his best performance of the season as he led LA to a 139-106 blowout win over Portland. The Lakers have shown some signs of life of late […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got more good news on the COVID-19 front ahead of their New Year’s Eve game against the Portland Trail Blazers. All of the Lakers players have exited health and safety protocols, and now head coach Frank Vogel is out of them and will coach against the Blazers on Friday night. Frank […]

The hits keep coming for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers as the team got rocked with latest COVID-19 health and safety protocol news. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel and veteran swingman Kent Bazemore both entered COVID protocol over the weekend. Assistant coach David Fizdale will take the reins […]

Isaiah Thomas is running it back with LeBron James after the Los Angeles Lakers sent several players into the NBA’s health and safety protocols. After balling out in the G-League, Thomas received a 10-day contract from Los Angeles to help them replace some of their key players. One of the players Thomas was seemingly going […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been disappointing their fans right, left, and center this season. The 2020 NBA Champs have been struggling to win games and they currently occupy the 6th spot in the Western Conference. Expectations were high before the year began, with the Russell Westbrook trade from the Washington Wizards, but they have […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers had the edge early against the opponents on Thursday night. They raced out to a quick nine-point lead to end the first quarter and looked ready to overmatch a Memphis Grizzlies side playing without Dillon Brooks and star player Ja Morant. But instead of piling it on and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have underachieved to a 13-12 start, not what many fans or pundits expected with such a star-studded roster. Head coach Frank Vogel has come under fire as a result of the Lakers’ lackluster play, with rumors of him being on the hot seat emerging. Well, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss spoke out […]

It’s not a new story – the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t where most expected them to be a quarter through the season. Frank Vogel has also been under the microscope as of late. While there have been a handful of storylines, including the integration of Russell Westbrook, the struggles of Anthony Davis, or the health […]

Charles Barkley went on a rant on Tuesday when he heard that Lakers fans were ready to get rid of Frank Vogel. The head coach has been with Los Angeles since 2019, and fans are now blaming him for their lackluster season. “Now you all are crossing the line, because I really like Frank Vogel,” […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are arguably the most talked-about team in the association this season due to issues surrounding their Big Three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. James has missed almost half the season so far doe to injury, but even with Davis and Westbrook healthy for the majority of their games, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to turn their season around after a rough start to the year that has seen the team go 12-11 through its first 23 contests. Head coach Frank Vogel is planning to shake things up with a starting lineup change. Vogel told reporters on Thursday that he plans to insert […]

Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel remains unfazed by rumors swirling around claiming his future with the team has become uncertain. The Lakers‘ underwhelming run this season has people speculating that Vogel is likely to be fired soon. However, after the Lakers’ stunning 117-92 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, Vogel revealed that out […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel knows they are facing an uphill battle after superstar LeBron James tested positive for COVID-19 and had to enter the NBA’s health and safety protocol. Ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, Vogel addressed the sudden turn of events. LeBron was not in the Lakers’ injury report […]

LeBron James is known for his versatility on the court, having played just about every position possible. While speaking to the press, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel talked about the possibility of using LeBron James in the center position more going forward. “It’s something we talk about. It’s something we consider. You have to measure […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a 10-10 start, far below preseason expectations for a team with stars such as LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. The tough start for the Lakers has head coach Frank Vogel on the hot seat, per NBA reporter Marc Stein. 🏀 Inside the John Wall situation […]

Not a few NBA players encircle the date on the calendar when they will travel to face the New York Knicks. Playing at Madison Square Garden will always be a special pilgrimage, especially for a megastar like Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Unfortunately, for the second straight season, LeBron didn’t suit up in the […]

After having a decent first half, the Los Angeles Lakers experience yet another dreadful third quarter that cost them the game against the Boston Celtics. With the return of LeBron James after missing two weeks due to an abdominal strain, the Lakers came into the TD Garden with high hopes. LeBron’s return to the squad […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could have definitely used LeBron James on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. LA put up a formidable fight, but in the end, it was Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champs Bucks that escaped with a hard-fought 109-102 victory. LeBron has been dealing with an abdominal injury that has kept him on […]

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 made a difficult decision in the offseason by resigning Talen-Horton Tucker over Alex Caruso. It was hard for Lakers fans to say goodbye to the beloved Caruso, as he was a favorite and was an integral part of their championship team. Nonetheless, Lakers boss Rob Pelinka used his cap space to […]

LeBron James has been out of action for the Los Angeles Lakers for two weeks now and despite some fear that the four-time NBA champ could be sidelined for up to two months due to an abdominal strain, recent reports suggest that he’s closing in on a return. LA’s next game will be a marquee […]

LeBron James has missed the last six Los Angeles Lakers contests, including today’s afternoon matchup with the San Antonio Spurs, with a right abdominal strain. The Lakers’ highly-anticipated squad has underperformed so far this season, and getting James back in the lineup is a huge step to correcting the course. Frank Vogel provided up an […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has provided a key update on the injury status of LeBron James and it should get LA fans excited. After there was an initial fear that the four-time NBA champ could be out for up to two months due to an abdominal strain, Vogel has now revealed that […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is currently out with an abdominal strain, but that didn’t stop him from helping his teammates out in last night’s thriller against the Miami Heat: LeBron gets involved from the bench in the 4th.#HEATCulture 90#LakeShow 93 pic.twitter.com/8FevhxJlqY — Bally Sports Florida & Bally Sports Sun (@BallySportsFL) November 11, 2021 […]