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D’Angelo Russell has emerged as the Los Angeles Lakers’ most trusted floor general this season. However, that wasn’t the case last season, with head coach Darvin Ham benching him in the Western Conference Finals in favor of veteran point guard Dennis Schroder, now with the Brooklyn Nets. Ham had a prior relationship with Schroder, having […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost their momentum from a two-game win streak on Wednesday night, as they got tripped up by the Sacramento Kings in a 120-1076 road loss to their Pacific division rivals. After the game, Los Angeles head coach Darvin Ham revealed what he told LeBron James and the rest of the Lakers […]

It always seems to be a mystery as to what version of the Los Angeles Lakers fans will witness on a given night. Sometimes, the Lakers turn up against the best teams in the NBA, as evidenced by their LeBron James-led epic comeback win against the Los Angeles Clippers and a dominant effort against the […]

The Los Angles Lakers (33-29) are in the midst of some tense times, to say the least. Despite posting an impressive 9-3 record in the month of February, they are still not in a secure spot in the standings. There are four teams and two and a half games separating LA from the No. 6 […]

LeBron James of the Lakers shocked the NBA world on Saturday when he surpassed the 40,000 points mark, sparking a hilarious reaction from the man known as ‘Agent Zero,’ Gilbert Arenas. James’ accomplishment came on a night when the Lakers went toe-to-toe with the defending NBA champion Nuggets. Prior to the game, the Lakers added […]

On Sunday afternoon, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers dropped to 1-2 on the post All-Star break portion of their 2023-24 NBA schedule with a frustrating road loss to Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. James put together a solid game in this one, scoring 28 points, dishing out 12 assists, and pulling down […]

The Los Angeles Lakers come out of the NBA All-Star break with a road game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. However, on Wednesday, ClutchPoints’ Michael Corvo reported that both LeBron James and Darvin Ham were absent from practice. “LeBron James is not at Lakers practice today due to an ‘excused absence,’ per the […]

Following their 125-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers now hold a record of 29-26 and have won seven out of their last 10 games. For the first time in a while, the momentum is slowly building for the purple and gold, which is good news for LA fans. The […]

There are things that the Los Angeles Lakers are going to have a hard time chasing. LeBron James will always be compared to Michael Jordan, and the only way to usurp the Chicago Bulls legend would be to notch more Larry O’Brien trophies. Spencer Dinwiddie also has to work hard for something after he joined […]

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to carve out a win on Friday night behind big games from each member of the starting five. With no more trade speculations, it looks like the team is now fully focused on these final two months of regular season action. Still, there may be one more potential transaction left […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were quiet at the NBA trade deadline. LA considered trading forward Taurean Prince, but head coach Darvin Ham reportedly wanted Prince to remain with the team, per Jovan Buha of The Athletic. “With limited interest in their players with multiple years left on their contracts, one option the Lakers weighed was […]

The Crypto.com Arena was overflowing with emotion Thursday night, as the Kobe Bryant statue was unveiled before the Los Angeles Lakers (27-26) battled the Denver Nuggets (36-16). They displayed the type of grit and toughness that the Mamba would probably respect but still fell to the defending NBA champions, 114-106. Lakers head coach Darvin Ham […]

The Los Angeles Lakers followed up their most shocking win of the season with their most complete — and arguably their most impressive. Led by LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, and solid fourth-quarter defensive execution, the Lakers fended off Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, ending their nine-game winning streak. The Lakers started Rui Hachimura at power forward in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won another game in their storied rivalry against the Boston Celtics. They were without LeBron James and Anthony Davis but it was still a demolition job. Jayson Tatum was trying to chase down the lead but it was to no avail. Austin Reaves lit up and started scorching the Celtics defense […]

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that their top two stars in LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be held out of Thursday night’s game against the Boston Celtics due to injuries. Head coach Darvin Ham gave more insight into both players injuries and said they were “active” and the issues became “inflamed” according to Dave […]

After yet another loss Tuesday night, it’s not hard to imagine how frustrated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are of their current state. Their 138-122 road defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks, who entered the game with only 19 wins, further fueled speculations about Los Angeles making a big move ahead […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell 138-122 to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, but the big story wasn’t the action on the court – it was instead a pregame tweet from Christian Wood. Before the game, Wood simply tweeted “Lol” in what seemed to be a response to the Lakers coach giving Jaxson Hayes the […]

This Friday will mark the fourth anniversary of the death of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Bryant was one of several passengers, including his daughter Gianna, on a helicopter that tragically crashed in Calabasas, California on January 26, 2020, causing an outpouring of grief from both Lakers fans and the basketball world as a […]

Head coach Darvin Ham and the Los Angeles Lakers have been frequent riders on the struggle bus in recent weeks. Although the Lakers picked up impressive wins last week against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks, all of those good vibes quickly went out of the window for Ham and his staff when […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are questioning the status of head coach Darvin Ham following a shocking decision by the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks parted ways with Adrian Griffin, who had only been coaching for seven months. The Lakers’ midseason woes could inspire LA to make a change in 2024. How long will Darvin Ham remain […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a big 112-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, and Anthony Davis’ monstrous effort sparked head coach Darvin Ham to rave about him in the press conference after the game. “His care factor is through the roof,” Darvin Ham said, via Michael Corvo of ClutchPoints. “AD cares […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling for weeks now, and with their record sitting below .500 at 19-20, rumors about Darvin Ham’s future with the team have begun to percolate. Despite these rumors, reports have surfaced saying that Ham still has the backing of Los Angeles’ management, so it doesn’t seem like he is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got blown out by the Phoenix Suns 127-109 on Thursday night. They essentially had no chance, as Phoenix ran away with it early on in the game. After the contest, Darvin Ham reacted to the loss but it’s bringing flashbacks to Byron Scott’s tenure as the head coach of Los Angeles. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had been in a tailspin since winning the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament. They have posted a 5-10 record since beating the Indiana Pacers in the tournament championship game on Dec. 9. During that stretch, chatter surrounding Darvin Ham‘s potential future as the Lakers coach have begun to swirl. The Lakers recently […]

With the NBA trade deadline about a month away, speculation and rumors around the league have been coming at a premium. Things change around the league every day, every hour, every minute. Around this time of the year, every rumor and every ounce of speculation can completely flip with one phone call. The trade deadline […]

Darvin Ham bought himself at least another day as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers when they came out victorious against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. However, speculation remains rampant that Ham may not be long for the job. Rumor has it that there’s been growing disconnect between Ham and the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are working to stay afloat amid their mid-season slump. LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been key for the Lakers’ attack, but their coach is under fire. Darvin Ham is rumored to be in the hot seat. However, LA will be cautious before deciding to let him go. The Lakers are […]

The rumblings are getting louder and the seat is getting hotter for Darvin Ham’s apparent dismissal from his post as the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach. And if SportsBetting has a say in it, the sports betting site indicates that Ham is the favorite to become the first coach fired this 2023-24 NBA season. Ham […]

Darvin Ham and the Los Angeles Lakers have been in the news quite a bit in recent weeks. However, it has been for all the wrong reasons. Since claiming the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament championship, the Lakers have posted a 4-10 record, falling to 18-19 on the season. While they did pick up a much-needed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are perennial contenders in the NBA. Right now, however, they find themselves in a precarious position as they approach the midpoint of the 2023 season. With a losing record, the team is struggling to meet expectations and maintain its status as a title contender. The primary issue plaguing the Lakers is […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans aren’t the only ones frustrated by the decision-making of Darvin Ham. The second-year head coach has reportedly faced criticism of late from player agents, whose displeasure with their clients’ roles on the Lakers have apparently reached the team’s front office. “There’s just a lot of chatter from people around the Lakers […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are digressing since the team won the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. What has resulted in the sluggish nature of the team is the question about Lakers head coach Darvin Ham and his future with the organization. He spoke with the media after losing to the Memphis […]

The Los Angeles Lakers injury report features a long list of key players, including LeBron James and Anthony Davis, ahead of Friday’s crucial tilt versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The timing couldn’t be any worse as Darvin Ham’s seat is getting hotter with every Lakers loss. LeBron James is questionable with a left ankle peroneal tendinopathy, […]

There is a bit of drama swirling around the Los Angeles Lakers as of late. After losing their ninth out of their past 12 games on Wednesday, to a shorthanded Miami Heat team no less, reports came out about the rumored disconnect between head coach Darvin Ham and the rest of the Lakers locker room. […]

A recent report suggested that Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham may be on the hot seat amid the team’s 2023-24 struggles. Replacements have even been mentioned despite Ham still being the Lakers head coach. Sam Amick of The Athletic provided an update Friday that will please fans of Darvin Ham, however. “Yet as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a downward spiral as they have lost nine of their last 12 games since winning the NBA In-Season Tournament. LeBron James is back to his passive-aggressive behavior. Anthony Davis is frustrated. Lakers coach Darvin Ham’s seat is getting hotter with every loss. After seemingly hitting rock […]

It was shaping up to be a promising season for the Los Angeles Lakers, as seen in their triumph in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. However, it has all gone downhill for the Lakers since. After winning the NBA Cup, the Lakers proceeded to lose five of their next six games, prompting head coach Darvin […]

There is reportedly a “deepening disconnect” between the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach Darvin Ham, per Shams Charania and Jovan Buha of The Athletic. The Lakers’ 110-96 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday gave them a 17-18 record, and it appears that Ham’s future with the team may be in question. Charania and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024 has started the same way 2023 ended — with another disappointing loss. And LeBron James has seemingly had enough. After the Lakers’ 110-96 loss to the Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat, James reportedly left immediately and ditched reporters, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. This is likely the message LeBron James […]