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Driving to the basket against Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers tweaked his ankle against the defender, falling hard to the ground midway through the second quarter. Though he was able to continue playing, James carried a noticeable grimace for the […]

The NBA’s 2019-20 MVP was announced on Friday, and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo beat out Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James for the award in a landslide. James, who averaged double-digit assists for the first time in his career under head coach Frank Vogel, finished with only 16 first place votes of a possible […]

As part of a recent interview with ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel revealed how he plans to slow down Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic. Jokic is widely-viewed as one of the more versatile centers in the NBA. At seven feet and 280 pounds, he is a force to be reckoned with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers earned a well-deserved respite after they took care of business and finished off their second-round opponents Houston Rockets in just five games. However, as far as Frank Vogel is concerned, the long break also comes with its share of pros and cons for the championship-seeking squad. “It’s definitely a challenge, there’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has revealed what type of impact being inside the bubble has had on his team. One would think that playing in an single, isolated location would lessen the burden of those late road games, but according to Vogel, that just isn’t the case. The first-year Lakers coach explained […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel doubled down on his claim that LeBron James should win the MVP this season after he set a new record for the most playoff wins in NBA history. James officially eclipsed former Lakers guard Derek Fisher for the most postseason victories with 162. It came after Los Angeles’ […]

It does not come as a surprise that Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel thinks LeBron James should be this year’s MVP. This is exactly why it was quite awkward for Vogel to run into Milwaukee Bucks stud Giannis Antetokounmpo — the frontrunner for this year’s MVP — shortly after Vogel publicly expressed his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came up with a huge victory on Sunday, defeating the Houston Rockets 117-109 in Game 2 of their second-round matchup in the West. Head coach Frank Vogel was also all praises for Anthony Davis, who was spectacular for the Purple and Gold all game long. In fact, Vogel even went as […]

After locking the Game 2 victory in the Western Conference Semis against the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers head coach had some words of praise for veteran point guard Rajon Rondo. Per Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report, Vogel described how Rondo’s presence has affected the entire team. https://twitter.com/highkin/status/1302810984017395712 In their Game 2 victory, Rondo logged […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran swingman Danny Green revealed some interesting details about head coach Frank Vogel. According to Green, Vogel can be “too nice” sometimes and he wants to head coach to be a little tougher on him. Speaking on The Green Room, Green wanted more honesty and some sort of challenge from Vogel. “I […]

While speaking with members of the media on Monday, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel discussed Rajon Rondo’s availability ahead of the team’s second-round playoff series. Rondo has yet to make an appearance with the Lakers in the postseason due to injuries. First, the veteran point guard was still recovering from a broken thumb. […]

Everyone in the NBA knows that closing out playoff games is one of the hardest things to do. However, it didn’t seem to be a problem for Anthony Davis and LeBron James after they stepped up big time to help the Los Angeles Lakers eliminate the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 5 of their first-round […]

As is tradition, especially with the passing of the Los Angeles Lakers legend earlier this year, August 24th is a full day dedicated to honoring Kobe Bryant. With just about every player, coach and other NBA personnel — both past and present — taking the time to honor the late Bryant on Monday, Lakers head […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel was asked about how the organization intends to celebrate the birthday of late, great Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday. Vogel refused to provide any details about their plans, but admitted that they expect it to be “emotional,” according to Mark Medina of USA TODAY Sports. Bryant, who […]

Much has been made about the Los Angeles Lakers’ surprising Game 1 defeat at the hands of the eighth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. One thing that cannot be denied about the loss is that the Lakers’ 3-point shooting failed them on the evening. With the Lakers going 5-of-32 (or 15.6%, which happens to be […]

It sounds like the Los Angeles Lakers will be getting point guard Rajon Rondo back earlier than expected. On Monday, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel revealed that Rondo, who fractured his thumb soon after arriving in Orlando on July 12, could possibly be active when the Lakers begin their playoff push in Game 1 against […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were missing a number of key players during Saturday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Kawhi Leonard, Patrick Beverley and Montrezl Harrell were all out against Portland, prompting Joe Vardon of The Athletic to opine the Clippers were openly tanking so Portland would have a better shot at claiming the No. […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel went with a different look for Thursday night’s game against the Houston Rockets, playing Anthony Davis and Kyle Kuzma in the frontcourt. Meanwhile, Javale McGee made an appearance on the team’s inactive list due to what Vogel called a “coach’s decision.” It’s worth noting that the Lakers, who […]

Even after dropping back-to-back games, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is still not too concerned about his team’s horrendous shooting slump inside the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida. Sans superstar LeBron James on Thursday, The Purple and Gold figured in yet another rough outing, losing 113-97 to offensive juggernauts Houston Rockets at the […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has confirmed that point guard Rajon Rondo has arrived in Orlando, Florida following his successful thumb surgery. If Rondo returns seven consecutive negative COVID-19 tests, he can re-join the Lakers in the Disney bubble with a four-day quarantine. That would have him back with the team before the […]

With their 116-108 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, marking the first time in 10 years that the team has accomplished this feat. For a variety of reasons, the Lakers have missed the playoffs in recent years. It’s a shame, […]

Despite having the reigning Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert on the same floor on Monday, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel went ahead and proclaimed Anthony Davis as the best defender in the league this season. Frank Vogel said this about @AntDavis23 on a night he scored 42 points: "Anthony is the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are 1-1 so far since the NBA’s resumption of the 2019-20 season in Orlando, and head coach Frank Vogel knows there are two crucial elements of their offense that must improve. As part of his media availability on Monday, Vogel noted that the team needs to improve on all aspects of […]

Los Angeles Lakers beat writer Harrison Faigen retweeted a screenshot of LeBron James’ media availability Zoom call wherein the 15-time All-Star was seen sitting on a lush red “throne” while he’s receiving post-game therapy. King James sure knows how to take the stage.  https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1288138660978626565   When the joke was pointed out to the four-time MVP, […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers losing veterans Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley heading into the NBA bubble, the team’s coaching staff was put in a difficult position to find players to help fill the void even if they were nothing but glorified insurance policies for the backcourt. Fortunately, the team had already added Dion Waiters […]

Scrimmage games for the Los Angeles Lakers are officially in the books. Frank Vogel’s title-contending squad put on a show in the three games played ahead of the eight seeding matchups with the team’s playoff rotation starting to come together. The primary concern for the Lakers has been their backcourt and what to do about […]

If you’re a betting man, then you’re likely to take Giannis Antetokounmpo as your pick for this season’s Most Valuable Player award — and for good reason. The 25-year-old has been killing it for the Milwaukee Bucks, leading his team to the best record in the league thus far. Moreover, he’s also putting up better […]

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to the floor in Orlando with an exhibition against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, and LeBron James seemed to be in midseason form. James played just 15 minutes, but he controlled nearly every aspect of the game, setting the tone with his pace and energy. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel said […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers being a legitimate title contender and stacked with battle-tested veterans this season, rookie Talen Horton-Tucker hasn’t had the opportunity to show what he can do on the NBA level. The Iowa State product played in only two games for the Lakers before the suspension of the season in March, averaging […]

The Los Angeles Lakers used Tuesday’s practice to honor the late Kobe Bryant with a specific huddle-breaking message: The Lakers end their pre practice huddle chanting “1-2-3-MAMBA” — Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) July 21, 2020 On Monday, multiple members of the Lakers discussed Bryant, whose tragic passing in January clearly still looms large over the franchise […]

The Los Angeles Lakers know what they’ll be getting out of LeBron James and Anthony Davis once the season resumes in the NBA bubble on July 30. However, when it comes to the team’s third option, widely considered to be Kyle Kuzma, it uncertain what to expect over the next couple of months. Kuzma has […]

It has been almost six months since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, and seven others died in a tragic helicopter accident. That moment sent shockwaves throughout the NBA and the world for that matter as it was as surreal as what 2020 has become. With the half-year mark coming up and […]

Is it better to be a star player on a bad team or a role player on a championship team? This is the predicament that Los Angeles Lakers power forward Kyle Kuzma is facing right now. In a recent interview with reporters recently, Laker head coach Frank Vogel discussed Kuzma’s difficult position and how it has […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel believes LeBron James deserves to win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2019-20 season. “Nobody impacts winning more than LeBron James,” Vogel said in a conference with members of the media on Saturday. “I do believe that he should be MVP this year. I hope those awards […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel would vote for Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens for NBA Coach of the Year. The NBA season is set to restart on July 30 in Orlando after a four-month hiatus, and Vogel will do his best to try to lead the Lakers yet another NBA title. However, […]

With scrimmages about to get underway for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team has been trying to bring along newcomers JR Smith and Dion Waiters. Both of these veterans were late additions to the team and have yet to play a minute in purple and gold, but they are already making an impression on head […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has opened up about who he believes should be the third option on his team behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In a recent press interview published on the official YouTube channel of the Lakers, Vogel shared how it’s going to be a complete team effort for his […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for what is expected to be a long playoff run in the NBA bubble, the team is trying to get back up to speed after a four-month hiatus and a lot of questions about whether players will be in shape and ready to go. At 35, LeBron James continues […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a new issue in the backcourt with the team losing veteran Rajon Rondo to a hand injury that will require surgery. Rondo will miss six to eight weeks as he recovers from surgery and may not be seen until some time in the playoffs or not at all, depending on […]