Lakers shore up their defense with return of Dennis Schroder
4 years ago

Lakers shore up their defense with return of Dennis Schroder

LA Times  

The funk the Lakers found themselves in during a four-game losing streak only strengthened their resolve that film sessions could help lift them out of that tailspin. And I think it’s helped us the last two games.” The Lakers lost Anthony Davis to a strained right calf during this rough stretch. “I think over the last two games, we’ve done a good job of trying to, you know, this is where we’re going to have the ball. We keep grinding, sticking to our principles, make subtle tweaks and obviously getting Dennis back has really helped us, and it’s been great to see.” In their four-game skid, the Lakers gave up 111.5 points per game. And we’ve done a good job of that the last couple of games.” UP NEXT VS. PHOENIX When: 7 p.m., Tuesday On the air: TV: Spectrum SportsNet, TNT; Radio: 710, 1330 Update: All-Star guards Devin Booker and Chris Paul are among six Suns players averaging double figures in scoring.

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NBA trade rumours: Lakers target key trade to end losing streak
4 days, 8 hours ago

NBA trade rumours: Lakers target key trade to end losing streak

India Today  

The Los Angeles Lakers, after suffering their third straight defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic. According to league insiders, the Lakers have set their eyes on Toumani Camara, a young forward from the Portland Trail Blazers who has been making the rounds with his defensive skills and expanding offensive arsenal. Salary Cap Considerations One of the primary benefits …

Lakers have a full roster back on the floor, yet their defense is missing in 3rd straight loss
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5 days, 5 hours ago

Lakers have a full roster back on the floor, yet their defense is missing in 3rd straight loss

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Los Angeles Lakers have their full lineup back on the floor. “I think we should look back to the way we played in that eight-game winning streak,” said Luka Doncic, who led the Lakers with 32 points in the loss. “I think we got a little bit satisfied, and we can’t afford that.” The Lakers’ roster …

The Sports Report: New-look Lakers struggle in loss to Charlotte
1 month, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: New-look Lakers struggle in loss to Charlotte

LA Times  

Charlotte guard Seth Curry gets the handle on a rebound near teammate Jusuf Nurkic in the second half. Tulowitzki, now an assistant coach with the Texas Longhorns, happily obliged — excited to work with a player of Betts’ caliber and, like the rest of the baseball world, also curious to see how the six-time Gold Glove right fielder would fare …

Lakers play their best basketball of the season in dominant win over rival Celtics
2 months, 1 week ago

Lakers play their best basketball of the season in dominant win over rival Celtics

LA Times  

Lakers guard Austin Reaves loses the ball in front of Celtics center Luke Kornet, left, in the first half of the Lakers’ win Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. “…I think everybody who got the nod, you know, played well.” Lakers forward Anthony Davis, bottom, battles for loose ball with Celtics forward Jayson Tatum in the second quarter Thursday. “And as much …

Warriors, Steph Curry suffer historic 51-point loss to Grizzlies in Dennis Schröder’s debut
3 months, 1 week ago

Warriors, Steph Curry suffer historic 51-point loss to Grizzlies in Dennis Schröder’s debut

New York Times  

In a strong candidate for worst team-wide performance of the NBA season, the Warriors were crushed by 51 points in Memphis on Thursday night, getting next to nothing offensively from their veterans and giving zero resistance defensively in a 144-93 loss to the Grizzlies. The Warriors traded for Dennis Schröder over the weekend, believing the 18-point per game scoring guard …

Point guard Schroder traded by Brooklyn to Golden State
3 months, 1 week ago

Point guard Schroder traded by Brooklyn to Golden State

China Daily  

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo posts up against Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder during the first half at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA, Dec 8, 2024. By adding Dennis Schroder, the Golden State Warriors believe they have found the perfect backcourt mate to complement Stephen Curry. Golden State has landed Schroder in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets in …

Point guard Dennis Schroder traded by Brooklyn to Golden State
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Point guard Dennis Schroder traded by Brooklyn to Golden State

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — By adding Dennis Schroder, the Golden State Warriors believe they have found the perfect backcourt mate to complement Stephen Curry. “What helps me helps us.” Golden State landed Schroder in a trade with Brooklyn finalized Sunday that sends injured guard De’Anthony Melton and guard Reece Beekman to the Nets. He’s a gamer, he’s a competitor, pick-and-roll player, …

Another lackluster effort as Lakers lose to the Suns
4 months ago

Another lackluster effort as Lakers lose to the Suns

LA Times  

The idea, JJ Redick said pregame, would be for the Lakers to get back to the plan he set in place when he became the team’s head coach. “I believe that if our group does that, we’ll have good results and results we can live with.” But after two days of hammering home a need to be physical, two days …

Lakers look to ramp up defense with return to physical play
4 months ago

Lakers look to ramp up defense with return to physical play

LA Times  

Lakers forward Cam Reddish, left, and guard Austin Reaves try to steal the ball from Jazz center John Collins during a game last week. Just little things to get into them, knock them out of the rhythm a little bit so they can’t just walk through everything.” Hayes, who has missed the Lakers’ last six games because of an ankle …

Dalton Knecht, Bronny James give Lakers coach JJ Redick a preview of things to come
8 months, 1 week ago

Dalton Knecht, Bronny James give Lakers coach JJ Redick a preview of things to come

LA Times  

Bronny James is fouled by Cleveland forward Emoni Bates in the first half. JJ Redick and a chunk of his new coaching staff sat baseline Thursday in Las Vegas, the Lakers’ key young pieces all flashing elements of why the team valued them. From the jump, Dalton Knecht, the Lakers’ first rounder, splashed threes and attacked the rim with an …

How the Lakers beat the Pelicans twice to punch their playoff ticket
11 months, 1 week ago

How the Lakers beat the Pelicans twice to punch their playoff ticket

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James shoots between Pelicans guards Trey Murphy III and CJ McCollum in the second half Tuesday in New Orleans. … Just trying to fill in the gaps,” he said of his mentality after the Lakers’ 110-106 win Tuesday. “… There’s a number of ways to impact winning, and I’m trying to find every which one there is.” …

Lakers open six-game trip with double-overtime win over the Bucks
1 year ago

Lakers open six-game trip with double-overtime win over the Bucks

LA Times  

The key, coach Darvin Ham said before the game, would be for the Lakers to move on after mistakes, to not let the errors pile up, to employ what he, and every NBA coach calls, a “next-play mentality.” Opening a six-game trip Tuesday in Milwaukee, forget about the next play. More than three hours and two overtimes after the game …

Lakers come alive late and overcome their turnover woes in victory over 76ers
1 year ago

Lakers come alive late and overcome their turnover woes in victory over 76ers

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis, center, and Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris battle for a rebound during the first half of the Lakers’ 101-94 win Friday at Crypto.com Arena. “But we got the job done.” The stretch helped push the Lakers across the finish line in a 101-94 win Friday night when they rarely were at their best offensively but were …

Good Lakers? Bad Lakers? They're the NBA's most confused team
1 year ago

Good Lakers? Bad Lakers? They're the NBA's most confused team

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James puts up a shot in front of Minnesota’s Naz Reid during the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 120-109 victory Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers Anthony Davis’ unprecedented game carries turnover-plagued Lakers past Minnesota Anthony Davis finishes with 27 points, 25 rebounds and seven steals as the Lakers overcome 20 turnovers in a 120-109 win over the …

Lakers explode on offense against Pelicans as buyout target Spencer Dinwiddie attends
1 year, 1 month ago

Lakers explode on offense against Pelicans as buyout target Spencer Dinwiddie attends

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — D’Angelo Russell, in the “flow state” that he has regularly described this season, took two dribbles to the right and fired up a fadeaway 3-pointer over Zion Williamson. “When DLo sees a couple go in, I mean, I got about a 97 percent guess rate correct when he’s about to shoot it,” Austin Reaves said. And he’s …

Trade anxiety gone, Lakers score 87 first-half points in win over Pelicans
1 year, 1 month ago

Trade anxiety gone, Lakers score 87 first-half points in win over Pelicans

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James celebrates during the second half of a 139-122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night. Friday, with the deadline behind them, the Lakers’ supporting cast certainly looked like a group with some weight off its shoulders in a 139-122 win against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers Lakers unveil …

Lakers hold off late Hornets rally to close road trip with win
1 year, 1 month ago

Lakers hold off late Hornets rally to close road trip with win

LA Times  

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges guards Lakers star LeBron James during the first half of the Lakers’ 124-118 win Monday. “…But all of that said, we kept fighting, making big defensive plays when we needed to.” Monday’s win in Charlotte was the Lakers’ final piece of data for the front office as they enter Thursday’s trade deadline, an incredibly tight …

Lakers suffer another key injury during loss to Pelicans
1 year, 2 months ago

Lakers suffer another key injury during loss to Pelicans

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James slaps hands with teammate Austin Reaves after drawing a foul during the first half Sunday in New Orleans. The Lakers were going to push forward with a new starting lineup — this time with Rui Hachimura as the team’s fifth starter. Hachimura, who moved into the starting lineup for Cam Reddish, had to leave Sunday’s game …

Lakers acknowledge something must change internally to stop this spiral down the standings
1 year, 3 months ago

Lakers acknowledge something must change internally to stop this spiral down the standings

New York Times  

CHICAGO — The last time the Los Angeles Lakers lost three consecutive games, the collective disappointment ignited the group and temporarily turned their season around. They’ve dropped four of five games since, including another three-game losing streak after their 124-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Wednesday night. LeBron catching up with Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, …

Lakers tie team record for three-pointers in rout of Memphis
1 year, 4 months ago

Lakers tie team record for three-pointers in rout of Memphis

LA Times  

Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell celebrate during the third quarter. D’Angelo Russell skipped and Austin Reaves cooked, the Lakers playing their best basketball of the season. For all the thought that goes into constructing an NBA team and the time devoted to scouting an opponent’s strengths and weakness, shooting is the biggest equalizer, the fuel that can take the.500 Lakers …

Without LeBron James, Lakers adjust to their new ‘status quo’ in win over Portland
1 year, 4 months ago

Without LeBron James, Lakers adjust to their new ‘status quo’ in win over Portland

LA Times  

Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle, right, knocks the ball away from Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of the Lakers’ 116-110 win Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Of all the things Lakers coach Darvin Ham could say pregame, “status quo” probably isn’t one Lakers fans would want to hear. With LeBron James sidelined, the Lakers looked sort of …

Lakers struggling to find ‘cohesion’ amid injuries, but some problems go beyond health
1 year, 4 months ago

Lakers struggling to find ‘cohesion’ amid injuries, but some problems go beyond health

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Lakers vs Suns in the quarterfinal of the NBA In-Season Tournament. “It seems like we have one person that’s coming off of injury and then someone else going on the inactive list,” coach Darvin Ham told reporters after Wednesday’s loss. I’m not discouraged or anything because we haven’t been whole all year.” GO DEEPER …

LeBron James fumbles Lakers' chance in Game 1 loss to Denver
1 year, 10 months ago

LeBron James fumbles Lakers' chance in Game 1 loss to Denver

LA Times  

Lakers forwards LeBron James, left, and Anthony Davis throw up their arms in reaction to a foul call during the second half of Game 1 on Tuesday in Denver. The Nuggets’ series lead is only one game to none, but this throws a wrench into the Lakers’ pattern of winning the first road game in each of their previous two …

NBA playoffs report: Lakers eliminate defending champions Warriors
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA playoffs report: Lakers eliminate defending champions Warriors

The Hindu  

LeBron James scored 30 points and Anthony Davis added 17 points with 20 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers’ dynamic duo returned the franchise to the Western Conference finals for the second time since 2010 with a 122-101 victory Friday over the visiting Golden State Warriors. Austin Reaves scored 23 points and D’Angelo Russell had 19 as the Lakers won …

Lakers injury update: Dennis Schroder ready for play-in game
1 year, 11 months ago

Lakers injury update: Dennis Schroder ready for play-in game

LA Times  

Dennis Schroder was on the practice court wearing his Lakers beanie while honing his shot after practice Monday, injuries that kept him out of the last two games a thing of the past. I hope he’s back ready, back healthy to get going tomorrow and then we can pick up where we left off at.” Lakers’ trio ready to face …

In an up-and-down season for the Lakers, Dennis Schroder has been a consistent spark
2 years ago

In an up-and-down season for the Lakers, Dennis Schroder has been a consistent spark

LA Times  

Long after the Lakers locker room has cleared out, the smallest player on the team waddles toward his locker. But take a 30-second stretch from the Lakers’ win last week against Oklahoma City and you’ll see why Ham believes so much in his 29-year-old sometime starter, sometime reserve point guard. And he’s giving like 150.” — Anthony Davis on Lakers …

Lakers fall to Bulls, and below .500 again, in LeBron James’ return to play
2 years ago

Lakers fall to Bulls, and below .500 again, in LeBron James’ return to play

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, defended by Bulls guard Alex Caruso, returned to play Sunday after a month’s absence because of a foot injury. Lakers ‘Next-play mentality’: Aggressive Anthony Davis gives Lakers winning boost Lakers forward Anthony Davis took advantage of undersized Thunder on Friday night to finish with 37 points and 15 rebounds in critical victory Friday. Yet James’ return …

Lakers’ playoff hopes take another hit after comeback fades vs. Minnesota
2 years ago

Lakers’ playoff hopes take another hit after comeback fades vs. Minnesota

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis controls the ball in front of Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during the first half of the Lakers’ 110-102 loss Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. But the Lakers did get back Anthony Davis after he missed Wednesday night’s game at Oklahoma City because the team was taking precautionary measures with his right foot stress injury. “They …

Dennis Schroder scores 26 points, Lakers top Thunder 123-117
2 years ago

Dennis Schroder scores 26 points, Lakers top Thunder 123-117

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Dennis Schroder scored 22 of his 26 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-117 on Wednesday night. “They’ve got a lot of talent there, a lot of young talent that knows how to play the game and plays hard,” Reaves said. “For the most part, I thought we …

With LeBron James out, Lakers feel a renewed sense of accountability
2 years ago

With LeBron James out, Lakers feel a renewed sense of accountability

LA Times  

Hey everyone, welcome to the LA Times’ Lakers Newsletter. It’s Dan Woike, and while I’m no injury expert, I’ve always considered myself to be “day to day.” This week, we’re going to look at the latest LeBron James news, what it could mean for the team’s playoff push and the unlikely player who could help navigate the Lakers through it. …

‘He did a good job being a leader out there.’ How Dennis Schroder sparked Lakers to win
2 years ago

‘He did a good job being a leader out there.’ How Dennis Schroder sparked Lakers to win

LA Times  

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort in the second half on Wednesday in Oklahoma City. “It’s something that was discussed weeks ago and we’re just sticking to a plan,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said before the Lakers 123-117 win against the Thunder. Lakers guard Austin Reaves goes to the basket between …

Lakers-Warriors takeaways: Austin Reaves, Malik Beasley make their mark
2 years, 1 month ago

Lakers-Warriors takeaways: Austin Reaves, Malik Beasley make their mark

LA Times  

Lakers guard Austin Reaves beats the Warriors defense for a layup Thursday, when he had 13 points in the third quarter. “… I like getting everybody involved a lot, I like the feel of the team when everybody is being successful.” At times, Reaves found himself defending Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole, Golden State’s sharpshooting guards. Reaves said he takes …

Dennis Schröder the hero as Lakers end Grizzlies’ 11-game winning streak in thriller
2 years, 2 months ago

Dennis Schröder the hero as Lakers end Grizzlies’ 11-game winning streak in thriller

LA Times  

Lakers guard Dennis Schröder, left, controls the ball during the second half of the Lakers’ 122-121 comeback win over the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena on Friday. Somehow, on a night when LeBron James struggled and the Grizzlies seemingly grabbed every possible rebound, the Lakers left the floor as winners, beating Memphis 122-121 and ending its 11-game winning streak. The …

Dennis Schroder was surprised he got foul call before clinching Lakers win
2 years, 2 months ago

Dennis Schroder was surprised he got foul call before clinching Lakers win

LA Times  

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder is fouled by Kings guard De’Aaron Fox during a drive late in the game Saturday night in Sacramento. “I mean, it’s still pressure,” Schroder said after the Lakers’ 136-134 win Saturday night at Golden 1 Center. Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox, who was spectacular in the fourth quarter, cut Schroder off on a drive after the …

Schröder propels Lakers past Heat 112-109 without LeBron, AD
2 years, 2 months ago

Schröder propels Lakers past Heat 112-109 without LeBron, AD

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Dennis Schröder scored 14 of his season-high 32 points in the fourth quarter and the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers improbably overcame LeBron James’ absence for a 112-109 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. “Hearing that Bron is sick and AD is out as well, everybody just gave a little bit more.” Schröder rolled his ankle …

Dennis Schroder scores season-high 32 points as Lakers hold off Heat to extend win streak
2 years, 2 months ago

Dennis Schroder scores season-high 32 points as Lakers hold off Heat to extend win streak

LA Times  

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, right, battles Miami Heat guard Max Strus for a loose ball in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. “Somebody’s gonna have to give us 43, 15 and nine.” With James home sick with what the Lakers called a “non-COVID illness,” the short-handed Lakers had even less firepower than usual. Schroder scored a season-high 32 …

Without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Lakers lose in blowout to Suns
2 years, 3 months ago

Without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Lakers lose in blowout to Suns

LA Times  

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder drives past Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, center, with Lakers center Damian Jones setting a pick during the first half Monday in Phoenix. “I feel like our guys competed to the best of their ability,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. I just love to see my guys enjoying the game doing what they do.” Ham said …

LeBron James and Anthony Davis out as Lakers lose to Raptors
2 years, 3 months ago

LeBron James and Anthony Davis out as Lakers lose to Raptors

LA Times  

The Lakers’ Russell Westbrook drives between the Raptors’ Gary Trent Jr., left, and Christian Koloko during the first half on Wednesday in Toronto. The Lakers’ late push to make the final score respectable represented a response to Ham’s halftime challenge to his players, too many of whom let their disappointment in a miss or a no-call bleed into the next …

Matt Ryan’s shot forces overtime as Lakers rally to beat Pelicans
2 years, 4 months ago

Matt Ryan’s shot forces overtime as Lakers rally to beat Pelicans

LA Times  

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, center, shoots as Lakers guard Russell Westbrook, left, and forward Wenyen Gabriel defend during the first half on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers Pau Gasol’s speech at Lakers practice reinforces Darvin Ham’s credibility The Lakers return to play Wednesday against the Pelicans after two days off and some words of inspiration from former NBA …

Lakers’ defense a bright spot during winless start. Here’s why it’s working
2 years, 5 months ago

Lakers’ defense a bright spot during winless start. Here’s why it’s working

New York Times  

Amid the Los Angeles Lakers’ winless start and the predictable drama surrounding Russell Westbrook’s play and future, Los Angeles has quietly posted the second-best defensive rating through three games, allowing just 103.4 points per 100 possessions. Having an elite rim protector like Davis behind them allows the Lakers’ guards to take a more aggressive approach against ballhandlers. So I have …

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder likely to miss NBA season opener
2 years, 5 months ago

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder likely to miss NBA season opener

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers is not expected to have guard Dennis Schroder available for the season opener on Tuesday against Golden State Warriors, while guard Russell Westbrook is expected to play. He averaged 13.5 points, 4.6 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 64 games last season with Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets. Realignment of roles Westbrook, a former MVP and nine-time All-Star, …

Lakers’ Dennis Schroder to undergo MRI testing after injuring a finger vs. Minnesota
2 years, 5 months ago

Lakers’ Dennis Schroder to undergo MRI testing after injuring a finger vs. Minnesota

LA Times  

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder will undergo MRI testing after injuring a finger during his lone preseason appearance Wednesday against Minnesota. Lakers guard Dennis Schroder suffered a finger injury in his lone preseason appearance and will undergo MRI testing, a source with knowledge of the situation told The Times. Schroder, who signed with the Lakers late in free agency after he …

Dennis Schroder makes Lakers practice debut and sets record straight on contract
2 years, 5 months ago

Dennis Schroder makes Lakers practice debut and sets record straight on contract

LA Times  

Two seasons ago, Dennis Schroder was a starter for the Lakers, defending top point guards such as Phoenix’s Chris Paul. Schroder maintained that “there never was a contract” offer from the Lakers that the media reported about when the point guard played for them during the 2020-21 season. Numerous media reports said Schroder turned down a four-year deal worth about …

Lakers remain a mystery as Darvin Ham follows his ‘strategic’ preseason plan
2 years, 5 months ago

Lakers remain a mystery as Darvin Ham follows his ‘strategic’ preseason plan

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James stands on the court before Sunday’s 124-121 preseason win over the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers’ first preseason win since 2020. It’s probably not ideal, the Lakers moving into their second week of preseason action with little actual proof of what LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook look like against the opposition. Matt Ryan, who …

He’s back: Dennis Schroder signs one-year deal with the Lakers
2 years, 6 months ago

He’s back: Dennis Schroder signs one-year deal with the Lakers

LA Times  

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, who played with the team during the 2020-21 season, is rejoining the team. The Lakers are reuniting with another former member of the team, this time signing point guard Dennis Schroder on Friday. I’m coming back to the biggest organization to make right!” The Lakers acquired Schroder for Danny Green and a first-round pick in 2020 …

Lakers’ latest struggles were the talk of the Timberwolves
3 years ago

Lakers’ latest struggles were the talk of the Timberwolves

LA Times  

Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates with teammates Patrick Beverley and D’Angelo Russell during the second half of their win over the Lakers on Wednesday. Coach Frank Vogel said that, according to the Lakers’ stats, the team made only four of 23 “open” three-point shots against the Timberwolves. Westbrook has been the most frequent target, from opposing arena DJs playing Foreigner’s …

Nothing goes right for Lakers, again, as they fall to Timberwolves
3 years ago

Nothing goes right for Lakers, again, as they fall to Timberwolves

LA Times  

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell is fouled by Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony with guard Austin Reaves also defending during the first half on Wednesday in Minneapolis. Patrick Beverley, one of the NBA’s best irritants, held his nose after calling the Lakers “trash.” Karl-Anthony Towns flexed and howled and walked off the court, taunting the Lakers as he celebrated with his …

Return of Lakers 'glue guys' points to better days ahead
3 years, 2 months ago

Return of Lakers 'glue guys' points to better days ahead

LA Times  

The Lakers launched their New Year’s Eve festivities early, storming out to a sure-footed, straight-shooting start against Portland on Friday and carrying that momentum through a game that could end up being more significant than merely a laugher that heightened the holiday vibe. Obviously trying to earn a roster spot you could tell he’s hungry and playing great basketball since …

Lakers tap into green energy as their Big Three power a win over the Celtics
3 years, 3 months ago

Lakers tap into green energy as their Big Three power a win over the Celtics

LA Times  

These franchises, maybe more than any other two in the NBA, take the court with the ghosts of the pasts surrounding their iconic colors. A lot of intensity,” James said, calling the 117-102 win maybe the Lakers’ best performance of the season. It started offensively for the Lakers as James matched Jayson Tatum shot for shot early, showing that he …

Lakers overcome meltdown vs. Pistons in yet another tense performance
3 years, 4 months ago

Lakers overcome meltdown vs. Pistons in yet another tense performance

LA Times  

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart, left, battles for position against Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of the Lakers’ 110-106 win Sunday at Staples Center. “An opportunity to learn in a win,” coach Frank Vogel said after the Lakers nearly coughed up another game to a lesser team. “Late in the game, a ton of miscues defensively on …

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