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Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton showed up at a volleyball tournament in Del Mar, Calif. this weekend, choosing to don the Gregg Popovich–Steve Kerr 2020 presidential campaign t-shirt, stemming from the time both head coaches spoke against the election of President Donald Trump. Check it out: Coach Walton already angling for a spot in the […]

Top draft prospect Lonzo Ball is scheduled to work out with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, with both camps pinning their hopes on a productive affair. With less than three weeks to go before the lottery, the Lakers will have a close look at the popular choice for the second overall pick. However, Luke Walton […]

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers have not had the best year, finishing only 26-56 for the season, their team spirit must be very high. While most talk about the organization has been about the second pick they have in the 2017 NBA Draft and the fact that they will most probably select Lonzo Ball with that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to invite draft prospects for workouts, hoping to find out what they can contribute to their team before selections must be made. One of them is UCLA standout Lonzo Ball, who many believe is the obvious choice for the second overall pick should Markelle Fultz go off the board […]

The Los Angeles Lakers earlier this week had luck on their side with the NBA Draft lottery landing the No.2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. It has put them in the position to potentially select former UCLA star point guard Lonzo Ball at the spot. However, his father, LaVar Ball’s most recent actions has put into […]

The Los Angeles Lakers would once again have the luck of the draw as they have regularly had during the last few seasons. Team President Magic Johnson was in the middle of said fortune, receiving the honor of representing the organization during Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery and drawing the No. 2 overall pick. Head coach […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace caused quite a stir on Tuesday when he played his best game of the season against the New Orleans Pelicans. In 24 minutes of play, the 37-year-old scored 18 points, including four makes from beyond the arc, to go along with four rebounds, one assist and four steals. […]

Despite only coaching Julius Randle for the first time this season, Luke Walton already has a deep understanding of what he has to do to become more effective during games. The 36-year-old head coach admitted that he is impressed with the improvements the 22-year-old has had, but also added, via Mark Medina of the Los […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton had mixed feelings following an unforeseen 102-95 win over the San Antonio Spurs. While the win marks the second in a row and the third in the last seven games, it also worsens the team’s chances of keeping their lottery pick, having now leapfrogged the Phoenix Suns for […]

D’Angelo Russell may be having a better sophomore year in the NBA based on his stats, but he is far from being consistent in those games. However, he admitted that he already knows what his biggest issue is. According to the Los Angeles Lakers point guard, he is doing his best to remain professional at all […]

At the beginning of last season, due to Steve Kerr‘s health issues, Luke Walton became the interim coach of the Golden State Warriors and guided the team to a historic 24-0 start. Golden State continued winning under Walton and kept it up once Kerr returned, in the process setting an NBA record for most wins […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers tanking in order to secure their top-three pick in the upcoming draft, head coach Luke Walton is left with quite a predicament. He needs to keep his players motivated to end the season on a high note, while also keeping in mind that the team will need to lose as many […]

The grueling 82-game regular season schedule of all NBA teams is something that has taken a lot of criticism from both players and coaches alike. Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton is the latest to take a shot at the calendar with his latest tirade. The 36-year-old rookie head coach is not at all […]

Despite only playing in his first year in the league, Brandon Ingram has a lot of expectations from the Los Angeles Lakers already. Luke Walton even sees him as a future leader of their young team and wants him to start turning into one as early as now. When asked about his performance following their […]

Despite the emergence of stretch fours in the league today and their prowess in knocking down three-pointers, Luke Walton wants two of two power forwards to play the traditional way. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach recently acknowledged the improved three-point shooting touch of Julius Randle and Larry Nance, Jr., however, he made it clear, […]

After being named the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, many wondered what kind of relationships Luke Walton would build with his players and staff. Three months into the season, he has shown that he is well-loved and respected by his squad. Two of the players that he has been giving […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was not happy in the least with the ejection of his point guard, Goran Dragic during the third quarter of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Dragic was ejected along with Lakers shooting guard Jordan Clarkson for a scuffle that happened when the two battled for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still very much rebuilding, at nearly every position. Head coach Luke Walton recently admitted his center, Timofey Mozgov has “had some ups and downs this year” and could do much better on defense. “I need to pick it up, be more physical and hit people around,” Mozgov said, according to […]

Losing eight of their last 10 games, the Los Angeles Lakers are in dire need of lift. Gone are the excuses of health with the team now practically complete as only Larry Nance, Jr. remains on the injury list. Therefore, the puzzle that is hounding the team right now is yet to be solved and […]

This probably isn’t a surprise but Luke Walton doesn’t plan on visiting the past anytime soon. That’s what happens when you’re part of a blown 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals. Walton recently revealed that he has yet to watch Game 7 of last year’s NBA Finals and that he will never get over the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost eight straight games after a surprisingly strong start to the season, and head coach Luke Walton is putting his foot down. Nick Young told reporters that Walton reacted to Wednesday night’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets in an unusual manner. “He raised his voice. He got his point across […]

On Monday night, Los Angeles Lakers‘ head coach Luke Walton was ejected with less than eight minutes gone in the first quarter during their game against the Sacramento Kings. The 36-year-old coach was fired up after no call was made on Kings’ center DeMarcus Cousins when he appeared to tackle Julius Randle to the floor. Walton was […]

D’Angelo Russell, after finally returning from injury, has been desperately searching for a way to add energy back into the team. He is instead coming along slowly but shaking off the rust in the team’s last two losses. Coach Luke Walton plans to give Russell more minutes Wednesday night when the Lakers visit the Brooklyn […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton has earned his first career ejection as the man at the helm after he was infuriated by a blatant tackle of his third-year forward Julius Randle at the hands of DeMarcus Cousins. The Sacramento Kings center ran behind Randle and entangled him from behind as they both fell […]

After eight seasons under the tutelage of former head coach Phil Jackson — Luke Walton, now the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in his own right, has learned the ins and outs of the Zen Master, but some things still remain a mystery. The president of the New York Knicks recently had some sharp […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Nick Young has received more criticism in his career rather than praises. However, his head coach, Luke Walton, talked about him recently and had nothing but good words for him. After suffering a calf injury, the 31-year-old USC product came back ahead of schedule and played for his team against […]

Not too far departed from their stint as player and coach, Luke Walton now holds the title his mentor Phil Jackson once did — head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Now president of the New York Knicks, Jackson has been a pool of knowledge for his former player as he embarks in a career […]

Luke Walton has got to be the best thing that happened to the Lakers this season. After a tumultuous campaign under the previous leadership, the youthful and talent-laden squad from Los Angeles is now exuding a positive vibe thanks to the change in culture brought by Walton’s arrival. The rookie coach has received nothing but […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has been sidelined for 11 of the last 12 games. He is recovering from a knee injury but can not wait to get back on the court. Russell spoke with the Bill Oram of the O.C. Register about how he’s been feeling since he went down in November. “I feel like […]

Since taking on the Los Angeles Lakers‘ head coaching position, Luke Walton has already brought a lot of changes to the team. From offensive and defensive sets to changing the starters, he has truly made his presence felt. One of the players who saw his role in the team change after Walton’s arrival is third-year […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Brandon Ingram 2nd overall in the recent NBA draft, the expectations were sky-high as the team entered unfamiliar territory which is the post-Kobe Bryant era. Despite young stud D’Angelo Russell having the upper hand, the torchbearer role for the storied franchise is still up for grabs, and Ingram, armed […]

The Golden State Warriors were able to avenge their loss earlier this season to the Los Angeles Lakers when they won against them on Wednesday night in a blowout, 149-106. It also marked the first time the team won against their former assistant coach, Luke Walton, who now calls the shots for the Lakers. After […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton was not satisfied with his starting point guard’s performance on Sunday when they lost to the Chicago Bulls. D’Angelo Russell made his return after a one game absence due to a sore left knee but played subpar basketball after only making 3-11 shots, finishing with eight points, three rebounds, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the most surprising teams in the league so far this season. Not only have they won against contenders like the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors, they are also sitting on a winning record with a 4-3 slate after defeating the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Head coach Luke […]

Before being named the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Luke Walton served as the Golden State Warriors assistant and helped the team to a record 73-9 last season and win the championship in 2015. During his stint in Oakland, he had good relationships with almost all the players and gained their respect. Last […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton was caught celebrating early, as he watched the World Series and the Chicago Cubs‘ 5-1 lead over the Cleveland Indians, laughing and saying “How does that feel, Cleveland?” with a huge grin on his face. Walton of course was part of the Golden State Warriors team that was also […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram survived the opening night jitters after a 120-114 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. The No. 2 overall selection played 24 minutes off the bench, making an efficient 4-of-6 from the floor, including a three-pointer and three rebounds. “I felt like the (jitters) went away when I got […]

There has been nothing short of positive happenings all around Lakers land since the team hired head coach Luke Walton to steer the ship into the future. The players all have a new-found enthusiasm and a developing appreciation for what the coaching staff is bringing. D’Angelo Russell, in particular, had a rough season under Byron […]

Known for being a sharpshooter from beyond the three-point line, Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young has made a living with his scoring prowess. But for his teammates, there is another area where he’s very good at, and he can be compared to the ones who play it the best. In a post-practice interview on Sunday, Larry […]