Lakers acquire another piece of the playoff puzzle
4 years, 10 months ago

Lakers acquire another piece of the playoff puzzle

LA Times  

Lakers forward Markieff Morris is fouled by Pelicans guard JJ Redick as he drives to the basket on Tuesday night at Staples Center. “He’s still allowed to stay with our team and rehab and get healthy,” Lakers coach Frank Vogel said. We’re excited about that.” Cousins suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament while working out over the summer and hasn’t played one minute for the Lakers. The Lakers beat up on the team with the worst record in the NBA on Thursday night and they’ll now have back-to-back games against two teams that could be their first-round foes — the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans. On the other end of the West’s playoff bracket right now there are five teams within four games of each other — the Memphis Grizzlies in eighth, the Portland Trail Blazers in ninth, the New Orleans Pelicans in 10th, the San Antonio Spurs in 11th and the Sacramento Kings in 12th.

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News Analysis: It’s a big month for the Lakers as trade deadline looms
5 days, 11 hours ago

News Analysis: It’s a big month for the Lakers as trade deadline looms

LA Times  

The Lakers appear poised to stay the course with Anthony Davis and LeBron James without adding a third star to the team before the trade deadline. Instead of frantically hunting for a third star or pushing chips in on a starting-caliber center, the Lakers, rival executives believe, will move in different ways than it might’ve seemed earlier this season. While …

What I learned about Lakers’ patient offseason strategy — and how long it might last
5 months, 3 weeks ago

What I learned about Lakers’ patient offseason strategy — and how long it might last

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — More than two weeks into free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the quietest teams in the NBA. One of the reasons the Lakers have been unable to make any signings and had to explore trades is that four roster holdovers who were given second-year player options last summer — D’Angelo Russell, Christian Wood, …

No Klay in L.A.: What is the Lakers’ next move?
6 months, 1 week ago

No Klay in L.A.: What is the Lakers’ next move?

LA Times  

LeBron James reportedly tried to recruit former Warriors guard Klay Thompson to the Lakers. More than 24 hours into free agency, armed with LeBron James’ willingness to take less than a maximum salary should the Lakers find worthy use for their midlevel exception, and the team has yet to make any moves of note. The Lakers’ pursuit of Klay Thompson …

Lakers could make major deal to move up in NBA draft, but would it be worth it?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers could make major deal to move up in NBA draft, but would it be worth it?

LA Times  

A year ago, the NBA needed a private ballroom inside a fancy midtown hotel the day before the NBA draft to introduce the presumed top pick, French phenom Victor Wembanyama. His basketball I.Q.’s off the charts and learning from somebody like that would be amazing.” Colorado forward Tristan da Silva could see himself fitting in with the Lakers. So, um, …

Stakes are clear for Lakers: Beat Pelicans and win 8th spot in West
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Stakes are clear for Lakers: Beat Pelicans and win 8th spot in West

LA Times  

Finally, the stakes are perfectly clear. Sunday, in their last game of the season, the Lakers can win their way out of the back half of the NBA’s play-in tournament, a spot where they could face a horror-movie fate — Stephen Curry in a win-or-go-home game. “But you fight through it, all fight for one common goal.” And then there’s …

Column: Lakers’ final stretch filled with headache, nausea and dimming hopes
9 months ago

Column: Lakers’ final stretch filled with headache, nausea and dimming hopes

LA Times  

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham and forward LeBron James argue with a referee over a call during the third quarter Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. In the final hours before tipoff against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers announced that Anthony Davis was going to miss the game because of a headache and nausea. …

Lakers show signs that they’re turning into a playoff team
10 months, 1 week ago

Lakers show signs that they’re turning into a playoff team

LA Times  

Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, welcome to this week’s Lakers newsletter, the free, weekly check-in on the world’s greatest in-season tournament team ever assembled! Because the truth be told is that side of the ball, when you’re really good on that side of the ball consistently, then it frees up a lot for your offense.” …

'Hell of an opportunity': Lakers earn play-in shot at playoffs
1 year, 9 months ago

'Hell of an opportunity': Lakers earn play-in shot at playoffs

LA Times  

Lakers players on the bench celebrate a play during the victory over the Jazz on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena that helped the team clinch seventh place in the Western Conference. “Obviously, you would like to secure your position but things don’t always fall your way,” Ham said. “That’s all we asked for, to put ourselves in a position to move …

With LeBron James injured, do the Lakers have a chance to make the playoffs? Here’s what needs to happen
1 year, 10 months ago

With LeBron James injured, do the Lakers have a chance to make the playoffs? Here’s what needs to happen

New York Times  

MEMPHIS — The Lakers received a potentially devastating blow to their postseason chances on Monday, as sources have told The Athletic’s Shams Charania that LeBron James is now expected to miss multiple weeks with a right foot injury he sustained in Sunday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers have been outscored by 2.4 points per 100 possessions without James …

Lakers’ 5 storylines: Path to postseason is short and difficult
1 year, 10 months ago

Lakers’ 5 storylines: Path to postseason is short and difficult

LA Times  

LeBron James held the microphone while addressing the media Sunday before the NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, focusing on what’s ahead for the Lakers. “And, it’s the type of mindset that I have and I hope the guys will have coming off the break.” The Lakers have 23 games left to put themselves in playoff position. “Like I …

LA Lakers' at 13th spot in Western Conference. Is there still hope for playoffs?
1 year, 10 months ago

LA Lakers' at 13th spot in Western Conference. Is there still hope for playoffs?

Hindustan Times  

The LA Lakers' playoff chances for the 2023 season are looking increasingly slim as they sit in the 13th spot in the Western Conference. Despite making moves during the trade deadline, the Lakers have struggled to turn their season around and make a push towards the playoffs. The team made headlines during the trade deadline by parting ways with Russell …

Lakers 'are interested in trading for Pistons' Bojan Bogdanovic'
2 years, 1 month ago

Lakers 'are interested in trading for Pistons' Bojan Bogdanovic'

Daily Mail  

He is not eligible for trade talks before December 15th - the date that players who signed new contracts over the offseason can be traded The LA Lakers are still interested in a trade for Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic after reaching out to the Croatian's former team, the Utah Jazz, over the summer, according to reports. Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic …

State of the Lakers: LeBron James vs. Father Time and a looming make-or-break stretch
2 years, 2 months ago

State of the Lakers: LeBron James vs. Father Time and a looming make-or-break stretch

New York Times  

Following a 139-116 loss to the Utah Jazz, the Los Angeles Lakers are 2-8 through 10 games — a 16-win pace over an 82-game season. Here are the 10 storylines that matter most, including trade rumors, why the upcoming schedule could be make-or-break for the Lakers’ season and the team’s best path forward. The Lakers’ plan is still to more …

NBA: Soul Searching Ahead for Los Angeles Lakers After Missing Playoffs
2 years, 9 months ago

NBA: Soul Searching Ahead for Los Angeles Lakers After Missing Playoffs

News 18  

Big changes are likely to be in store for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason after their hopes of making the NBA playoffs were dashed when they fell 121-110 to the Suns in Phoenix on Tuesday. The game marked the seventh consecutive loss for the 31-48 squad that went into the season with lofty expectations after adding veteran guard Russell …

Lakers are trading Rajon Rondo to Cleveland Cavaliers
3 years ago

Lakers are trading Rajon Rondo to Cleveland Cavaliers

LA Times  

The Lakers are finalizing a deal to send Rajon Rondo to the Cavaliers. The Los Angeles Lakers are trading veteran guard Rajon Rondo to Cleveland, a source with knowledge of the deal has confirmed to The Times. By trading Rondo, the Lakers will create an empty roster spot that they could fill by signing wing Stanley Johnson or veteran guard …

Lakers 5 storylines: It’ll be an age-old roster question to start
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakers 5 storylines: It’ll be an age-old roster question to start

LA Times  

Lakers forwards Carmelo Anthony, left, and LeBron James enter the season healthy, but the team’s aging roster and injury problems are a concern. Sports Complete coverage: NBA season preview 2021-22 The NBA’s 75th anniversary season begins Tuesday, Oct. 19, with a pair of games, including Lakers vs. Warriors. Both Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and coach Frank Vogel have talked …

Lakers newsletter: How the Lakers rebuilt their roster to win now
3 years, 4 months ago

Lakers newsletter: How the Lakers rebuilt their roster to win now

LA Times  

Hi, this is Dan Woike, Lakers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times, here with your Lakers newsletter. In Ariza, the Lakers get what once was one of the NBA’s most versatile defensive options. The Lakers better be right about Horton-Tucker — they’ve valued him, kept him out of trade talks and, now, paid him. Two, it probably means that …

Lakers add Carmelo Anthony as well as youngsters like Talen Horton-Tucker
3 years, 5 months ago

Lakers add Carmelo Anthony as well as youngsters like Talen Horton-Tucker

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James drives against Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony during Game 2 of their playoff series. With agreements from the seasoned Carmelo Anthony and the 20-somethings Talen Horton-Tucker, Malik Monk and Kendrick Nunn, the Lakers have a loaded roster of 13 players for coach Frank Vogel and his staff. Lakers Lakers bringing back Dwight Howard and Trevor Ariza …

Lakers newsletter: Let’s get real, the Lakers are about to lose a lot of games
3 years, 9 months ago

Lakers newsletter: Let’s get real, the Lakers are about to lose a lot of games

LA Times  

Welcome to the latest edition of the L.A. Times’ Lakers newsletter, the one email you’ll get today with bad news because everything else on the internet in 2021 has been just too sunny for my liking. The Lakers are about to lose a lot of games – this doesn’t feel like some bold prediction, not after watching them stumble through …

‘He’s going to be there for us’: With upgrade options murky, Lakers put their trust in Rajon Rondo
4 years, 10 months ago

‘He’s going to be there for us’: With upgrade options murky, Lakers put their trust in Rajon Rondo

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — The messaging was simple. “We knew when we put this team together,” Anthony Davis said, “we felt like we was a championship team as soon as we put the team together.” But there remain questions about whether the Lakers have done enough roster-wise to go toe-to-toe with a team like the Clippers, already lauded for their depth …

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