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It’s fair to say that it was during his stint with the Miami Heat that LeBron James started to become the complete player that he is today. Prior to his arrival in South Beach, James never won an NBA title. With the Heat, he took home two rings. As someone who has coached James for […]

Luke Walton is still just a kid at least compared to some of the other coaches in the league. Walton is ecstatic about the opportunity to coach LeBron James and almost sounds like a kid coming down the stairs on Christmas morning. Walton told Ramona Shelburne of ESPN win or lose getting to be apart […]

Luke Walton landed back in familiar waters during the 2016 offseason, tasked to be the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers as the Golden State Warriors capped off an NBA-best 73-win regular season. Only two years removed from getting the call, Walton will be tasked with coaching the biggest star in the game, after LeBron […]

The pressure was mounted on Luke Walton when he was named the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach two years ago. After all, the Lakers are known worldwide for their winning culture. The Lakers expect Walton to turn the team from a bottom feeder to a playoff contender quickly. This offseason, it seems that more weight […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have missed on the Paul George sweepstakes but it’s still fair to say that they are feeling as though they just won the Powerball when they secured the biggest free agent of them all in LeBron James. For Lakers head coach Luke Walton, the moment he learned that the three-time […]

Contrary to an earlier report claiming Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton and new superstar signing LeBron James had “zero contact” as he committed to L.A., the two “had actually communicated via text message,” according to Bill Oram of The Athletic. The Lakers are confident that James has enough belief in Walton, ironically his former […]

If Luke Walton needs to ask a coach for advice regarding the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, the best person to go to would probably be Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Brown. The former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach was able to coach a young James as well as guide him to his first NBA Finals […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton will be facing the biggest challenge of his career this coming season — coaching one of the greatest players of his generation in LeBron James. This is why Walton is looking to get all the help he can get. According to sources, the 38-year-old intends to have a […]

Unlike the past few years, it didn’t take long for the biggest names in NBA free agency to make their decisions on where they’d be playing next season. Superstar LeBron James wasted no time as he agreed to terms on a four-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after spending a few hours with Magic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for what could be a summer to remember. The storied franchise has the cap space and trade assets to shake up the NBA this offseason and the front office intends to do everything within their power to become a title contender right now. After the 2018 NBA Draft […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers season got under wraps, head coach Luke Walton commended rookie Lonzo Ball for his performance this season, aware of all the scrutiny he’s faced from the media, fans, and pundits for his ups and downs in 2017-18. “For a rookie, he did it all with a smile on his face,” […]

On Monday, ahead of the team’s final home game of the 2017-18 campaign, the Los Angeles Lakers made an interesting move by signing guard Andre Ingram for the final two games of the season. Despite spending a decade in the D-League turned G League, Ingram had never been called up to the next level. Not […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Josh Hart has made a splash despite being the last pick of the first round in the 2017 NBA Draft, having plenty of chances to show his potential along with this young core of players. Head coach Luke Walton praised his ability to adapt to the NBA game, noting he’s bound […]

Heading into the final stretch of the 2017-18 NBA season, it can be difficult for a young team like the Los Angeles Lakers to play to their potential after being eliminated from playoff contention and dealing with injuries. After showing heart against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Lakers lost a game they should have won to […]

There have been some grumblings around the league about how safe Luke Walton’s job actually was, but with today being his birthday Los Angeles Lakers GM Magic Johnson sent out a tweet not only wishing him a Happy Birthday but also giving him a vote of confidence in terms of his job security. Happy Birthday […]

Despite the overwhelming amount of criticism hurled his way and inconsistency with his shot, Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball continues to have a very solid rookie season in 2017-18. Lakers head coach simply cannot wait to see what is next in store for Ball, according to a tweet from Lakers sideline reporter […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have seen a few potential stars emerge during the 2017-18 NBA season. The team knew they likely had something special in Lonzo Ball but were pleasantly surprised by how polished fellow rookie Kyle Kuzma has turned out to be. Kuzma went from a late first-round draft pick that no one knew […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have leaped forward this season with the talented young squad showing a lot of promise for the future under head coach Luke Walton. Although Lakers fans have a lot to be excited about moving forward, the 2017-18 campaign is coming to an end without a trip to the postseason with the […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has seen a drastic improvement since coming back from injury, but it hasn’t stopped his coach Luke Walton from wanting more out of him. The second-year coach has been eager to see the second overall selection flourish into a more complete player, hoping to see changes in […]

In light of Tyronn Lue’s recent leave of absence, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton talked about his own experiences with health-related issues and what Lue would need to do in order to return a healthier version of himself. “Tt’s important that we (the coaches) eat right, exercise, all those things, because the life, […]

When the Indiana Pacers traded Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis, most thought it was a lopsided transaction. However, fast forward to March of the 2017-18 NBA season and the Pacers currently have the third-best record in the Eastern Conference led by the first-time NBA All-Star Oladipo. With […]

Winners of 12 of their last 13 games at the Staples Center, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Miami Heat 92-91 after Isaiah Thomas missed the potential game-winner. While it was a clean look, the final play was not designed for him. Following the loss, head coach Luke Walton revealed the final play was […]

Despite having a major advantage as the only team to have played the Golden State Warriors with three of their four All-Stars out this season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton wasn’t surprised by the outing they pulled together on Wednesday night. “They’re still the team to beat. They’re the champs,” Walton said prior […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton has offered a challenge that may make or break forward Julius Randle’s career. As reported by ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, Walton has challenged and criticized the former lottery pick, who’s been at the forefront of trade rumors in the early part of the season. To recall, the Lakers opted […]

With an uncertain future ahead in terms of where he may be playing next season, forward Julius Randle has taken his all-around game to another level. Randle saw his role change with the Lakers from a starter last season to a bench player earlier this season to arguably the team’s most productive player during the […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton has felt utterly confident that his current roster has made great strides since his first season coaching the team, noting this same core could be battling for the playoffs next season. The Lakers suffered some challenges with injuries to point guard Lonzo Ball, among others, ones which have […]

It was a Sunday night of dominance for Los Angeles Lakers rising star power forward Julius Randle against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center. In fact, the numbers that Randle put up during the 127-113 victory over the Cavs have not been done by a Lakers player since March of 2008 by legendary shooting guard […]

In the second and final matchup of the 2017-18 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers came away with a 127-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers behind Julius Randle’s 36 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists in 38 minutes. As the Lakers reached the 30-win mark for the first time since the 2012-13 season, much of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost on the road to the Denver Nuggets, 125-116. The night wouldn’t end without a heated moment, though, as Los Angeles head coach Luke Walton was seen fuming mad at Jamal Murray during the waning seconds of the game. Luke Walton was pissed 👀 pic.twitter.com/Itf2aXX1IA — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) March […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a free agent destination  for generations. After all, Los Angeles is known for its vibrant city life and warm weather. The Lakers are also known for its rich history of winning championships. From the era of the Showtime Lakers to the dawn of the early millennial dominance of Shaquille […]

Isaiah Thomas has had a complete rollercoaster upon his arrival in L.A. — first impressing with a 22-point debut off the bench, and later struggling to find his rhythm and adapt to a team that has a system based on a ball-sharing point guard. The 5-foot-9 guard has been scuffing in his recent two games, […]

Luke Walton has always had the back of Lonzo Ball even when LaVar Ball, Lonzo’s father, has ripped on him. Back in January, LaVar told ESPN that Walton had lost the team and needed to be let go. “You can see they’re not playing for Luke no more, Luke doesn’t have control of the team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers surprised the basketball world as they pulled off an upset against the San Antonio Spurs on the road. Despite entering the matchup as underdogs, they did not perform as such and played at their best to come out with the victory, even if they were shorthanded. Luke Walton gave his players […]

When Luol Deng first joined the Los Angeles Lakers, he was revered as an amazing rotation player with incredible defense and scoring. However, Deng hasn’t been a major part of the Lakers’ plans. In fact, he has been completely removed from the Lakers rotation, except in some special cases that Luke Walton inserts him to […]

Head coach Luke Walton and his young Los Angeles Lakers (26-34) recently matched their win total from last season with Monday night’s 123-104 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. While the Lakers will look for their fourth straight win tonight against the Miami Heat, coach Walton still can’t help but admire what superstar guard James Harden and […]

Can you imagine being paid 18 million dollars for just 13 minutes of moving up and down a basketball court? Well, NBA vet Luol Deng is pretty much living that life as a Los Angeles Laker. So far, this season, he has put up only two points in total while playing just thirteen minutes. What […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are better than expected this 2018. Beginning January 7th, they are 15-7 and are once again riding a three-game winning streak. Monday night’s 123-104 routing of the Atlanta Hawks looked great as well, as nine players scored in double figures, three had double-doubles, and their defense held the opposition to only […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will get a boost on Friday night when they take on the Dallas Mavericks. Luke Walton said Lonzo Ball will play tonight on a minutes restriction. Walton said he is still deciding whether Ball will start or come off the bench. — Bill Oram (@billoram) February 23, 2018 According to Mike Bresnahan […]

The game on Wednesday between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans was a hotly-contested affair with Isaiah Thomas and Rajon Rondo were both being ejected from the game. Luke Walton was also thrown out later on as he continuously complained to the referees after not agreeing to a call they made on Kyle Kuzma. […]