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It was earlier reported that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James could be out of action for much longer than first anticipated. With the four-time NBA champ currently dealing with an abdominal strain, there have been whispers of LeBron potentially missing up to two months because of the injury. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were absolutely pummeled by the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night in what turned out to be a truly disappointing performance by LA. The game eventually ended with a final score of 105-90, which actually wasn’t a proper reflection of how poorly the Lakers played throughout the contest. LA head coach […]

Anthony Davis tried to play through a stomach illness on Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers, but the Los Angeles Lakers superstar was eventually forced to exit the game after just seven minutes of action. Some fans were quick to judge AD and his injury-prone ways, but as it turns out, Davis was actually in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to deal with nagging injuries. From stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, to role players like Trevor Ariza and Talen Horton-Tucker, it’s been a struggle for the purple and gold to stay healthy. Anthony Davis is sick and tired of it, and for good reason. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel […]

The Los Angeles Lakers messed up yet again on Thursday after conceding another game at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, 107-104. This was LA’s second defeat against an underdog OKC side, and it prompted quite a bit of criticism for the supposedly mighty Lakers. Even head coach Frank Vogel had to admit that […]

The entire Staples Center heaved a collective sigh of relief on Tuesday night after the Los Angeles Lakers escaped the Houston Rockets with a two-point win, 119-117. Things could’ve easily gone south for the Lakers in the dying minutes, especially after the referees committed a huge blunder. Kent Bazemore was awarded two free throws with […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel was clearly disappointed with his team after a heartbreaking come-from-behind loss on Wednesday night. The Lakers blew a 26-point lead on the road against a hungry Oklahoma City Thunder squad as they ended up being outscored 67-43 in the second half. After the 123-115 loss, Vogel admitted that […]

LeBron James was out of action on Tuesday when the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs in a hard-fought overtime victory. However, there’s no denying that his presence was felt throughout the contest. At one point, LeBron was caught on video passionately dishing out instructions to Lakers teammate Malik Monk. At that point, […]

Since the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook in a blockbuster trade, numerous members of the team — including Anthony Davis — projected how the nine-time All-Star would impact the Lakers during the laborious 82-game marathon. “The energy he brings every night is going to be pivotal for us with the long season,” Kent Bazemore […]

Russell Westbrook’s debut with the Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t have gone more horribly. He only had eight points, five rebounds, and four assists along with four turnovers and 4-of-13 shooting. This terrible performance got him in the limelight, as Twitter fans roasted him and the Lakers for that awful performance. In a media session after […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are seen as one of this year’s title favorite. But to go from winless in the preseason to hoisting up the Larry O’Brien trophy during the final day of the season, there are a lot of decisions that have to be made. One of the biggest ones would be how the […]

It’s clear that Russell Westbrook is still adjusting to his new situation with the Los Angeles Lakers. The prolific playmaker has had a mediocre stint so far for the Purple & Gold, prompting some fans to already express concerns. Westbrook had a turnover-filled debut for the Lakers in the preseason and followed it up with […]

Russell Westbrook had a stinker of a preseason debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, but there’s obviously no reason to panic. Both Westbrook and LeBron James were vocal that the Lakers’ struggles in preseason mean next to nothing and will be easily overcome as they get more time to mesh together. Lakers coach Frank Vogel […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster looks different would be like saying Kanye West’s new album is meh. It’s an understatement. The Lakers underwent a major facelift in the offseason that would make Caitlyn Jenner blush. The Lakers’ backcourt, for one, will be entirely new compared to last season, with Russell Westbrook, Kendrick […]

It looks like LeBron James, Frank Vogel and the Los Angeles Lakers have found a new “secret weapon” after the departure of Alex Caruso. Apparently, Kent Bazemore has been impressive for the  Purple and Gold and has been turning heads since his arrival. Vogel said as much on Wednesday, noting that Bazemore has “separated himself” […]

It looks like Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis are developing their chemistry pretty well, so much so that Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel sees big things coming for the duo. Per Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Vogel shared how Westbrook assisted Davis to get four consecutive baskets during Tuesday’s practice. With that, the […]

DeAndre Jordan may have been able to leverage his way into a starting role with the Brooklyn Nets. With the Los Angeles Lakers, though, there will be days Jordan won’t even be able to get on the court. Head coach Frank Vogel detailed in an news presser that all of the new Laker players have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made some big moves in the offseason, and that’s still continuing into training camp. It was reported on Friday that LA has added another key addition to their team ahead of what many consider a championship-or-bust campaign for them. According to NBA insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers have hired […]

Dwight Howard just exposed LeBron James as the true shot-caller on the Los Angeles Lakers. Well.. sort of. The big man took to Instagram live, as he is wont to do, and revealed a deal he made with King James. Apparently, if he swats two shots for the Lakers, he has the green light to […]

Having a well-rounded and cohesive roster is one of the ingredients to winning an NBA championship. However, winning championships doesn’t just require a solid group of players. It also requires a great head coach who can initiate a system and lead the squad from the sidelines. Throughout the years, we’ve seen coaches make an impact […]

If Vince Carter were still playing in the NBA today, he’d be the perfect veteran addition to the Los Angeles Lakers given their penchant for aging stars. Lakers coach Frank Vogel made a recent appearance on the Lakeshow podcast, where he revealed that people aren’t shy to remind him his team is old. "I'm not asked, […]

There will be no shortage of firepower for the Los Angeles Lakers this coming season. The additions of Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony, among others, will definitely see to that. The big question, however, is if LA will be able to make things work on the defensive end. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has earned […]

Offseason transformations have become the norm for players from around the NBA this summer. As it turns out, however, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is taking a different approach. While most players have been bulking up this summer, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has revealed that LeBron has actually reduced his weight (h/t Chris […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have embraced the NBA’s version of senior living: they currently have 10 players on their roster who are 32 or older. While it’s natural to doubt whether this roster can get the Purple and Gold back to the NBA Finals, the concerns surrounding head coach Frank Vogel’s team from an age […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a lot of noise when they announced the signing of former MVP Russell Westbrook. Team head coach Frank Vogel recently opened up on what he thinks about the 32-year-old guard. The Lakers’ shot-caller believes that Russ is currently in a “desperate” state. Speaking on Spectrum SportsNet’s LakeShow podcast, Vogel had nothing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers formed a new Big 3 with the acquisition of Russell Westbrook early in the offseason, and head coach Frank Vogel couldn’t be any happier. Aside from getting an elite talent in Westbrook to boost their championship aspirations, Vogel has another reason to be pleased with the trade for Brodie: he doesn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are beyond excited after netting Russell Westbrook via trade, and for good reason. Pairing one former MVP with another seems like a no-brainer move to win a title. But Frank Vogel knows it’s going to take a lot more than innate talent to get their newly formed Big 3 to work. […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards, people asked questions about how the mercurial point guard will fit alongside superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. For them to mesh and make it work, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has a massive challenge for the new big three in an interview […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced the contract extension of head coach Frank Vogel. However, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka confirmed the decision in a press release, which highlighted Vogel’s accomplishments since taking over the team. The Lakers have extended coach Frank […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers hired Frank Vogel as their head coach in 2019, he penned a three-year deal with the squad. This means that his current contract is set to end at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season. According to reports, there is a real possibility that this could be Vogel’s last contract with […]

Montrezl Harrell is not happy with the Los Angeles Lakers. If that has not been made clear by his recent tweets, well it is now following his NSFW comments on Instagram seemingly ripping LA and Frank Vogel’s rotation. Responding to his followers and haters on IG, Harrell fired back at those coming up with different […]

Andre Drummond’s stint with the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t go as expected, but the big man doesn’t think he is to blame. After his post on Instagram where he seemingly tells his doubters and haters not to judge and underestimate him, one user took a savage shot at him for failing to dominate the painted […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have failed to defend their championship this 2020-21 NBA season, but nobody’s salty about winning one out of three seasons in the LeBron James era. While Anthony Davis, Rob Pelinka, and James himself are obviously at the forefront of all the praise for their season of success, one unsung hero […]

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t wasting any time restocking their coaching staff after the exit of now Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd. According to reports, Russell Westbrook’s former coach from the Washington Wizards and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Scott Brooks, is now on LA’s radar. Marc Stein of the New York Times reports that […]

While it isn’t exactly the most ideal situation for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team is more than willing to let assistant coach Jason Kidd leave the squad to pursue a better position elsewhere. This comes in the form of the head coaching post with the Mavs, and as it turns out, Kidd will be […]

The midseason addition of Andre Drummond to the Los Angeles Lakers was interesting, to say the least. To be more succinct about it, it can be summarized using a single definitive word: Meh. Drummond suited up a total of 26 games, including the NBA Playoffs, in his first stint with the Lakers. In the regular […]

Anthony Davis could be sidelined when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of their first-round series matchup. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has acknowledged that this puts his team at a disadvantage, but he was also quick to point out a LeBron James-sized silver lining here. Coach Vogel took […]

It was a disappointing loss for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday as they fell to the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of their first-round series matchup. The defending champs are now preparing for Game 5 with the possibility of not having Anthony Davis available to play. According to head coach Frank Vogel, this key […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers hired Jason Kidd to be on Frank Vogel’s coaching staff in 2019, many speculated that Kidd would be next in line to be head coach. Now, Vogel isn’t going anywhere after winning a championship with the Lakers in 2020, but that doesn’t mean Kidd isn’t looking for another head coaching […]