Lakers land center Mark Williams in trade with Hornets for Knecht and Reddish, AP source says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers land center Mark Williams in trade with Hornets for Knecht and Reddish, AP source says

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and draft considerations, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. The Hornets are also getting the Lakers’ first-round pick in 2031 and a first-round pick swap in 2030 in exchange for Williams, one of the NBA’s most intriguing young centers. Williams is another major addition in the Lakers’ thorough roster overhaul, which has been highlighted by their acquisition of Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks last Saturday in a blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis. Knecht was the Lakers’ first-round pick last summer, and the outside shooting specialist has averaged 9.4 points and 3.1 rebounds per game as a rookie.

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Mark Williams, agent dispute Lakers’ decision to fail his physical at trade deadline
1 month ago

Mark Williams, agent dispute Lakers’ decision to fail his physical at trade deadline

New York Times  

The saga of the rescinded trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets over Mark Williams continued Thursday when Williams’ agent released a statement disputing the results of the center’s physical. “The overwhelming sentiment, after conferring with multiple, nationally recognized doctors, is that the Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical,” Jeff Schwartz of …

Lakers sign free-agent center Alex Len to bolster frontcourt depth after failed trade
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers sign free-agent center Alex Len to bolster frontcourt depth after failed trade

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers signed veteran free-agent center Alex Len on Tuesday to bolster their frontcourt depth after their failed attempt to acquire Charlotte center Mark Williams. Los Angeles traded star big man Anthony Davis to Dallas earlier this month in the seismic deal for Luka Doncic, who scored 14 points in his Lakers debut Monday. Los …

Dalton Knecht talks about his crazy week being traded from, and returning to, the Lakers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dalton Knecht talks about his crazy week being traded from, and returning to, the Lakers

LA Times  

Dalton Knecht found himself in one of the most awkward NBA situations, playing for the Lakers again after being dealt to Charlotte in a trade that ultimately was rescinded. But at the end of the day, I just wanted to hoop.” Knecht got that chance Wednesday night, scoring 10 points in the Lakers’ 131-119 loss in Utah. So, hearing that …

Lakers’ trade for Hornets center Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical, AP source says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers’ trade for Hornets center Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical, AP source says

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade to acquire Mark Williams from Charlotte because the center failed his physical, a person with knowledge of the circumstances told The Associated Press on Saturday night. The Lakers agreed to trade rookie Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish along with draft considerations Wednesday night to get the 23-year-old Williams, a third-year …

Lakers’ trade for Charlotte’s Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers’ trade for Charlotte’s Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical

LA Times  

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams reacts to a call during a game against the Phoenix Suns on Jan. 7. The Lakers’ trade for center Mark Williams has been “rescinded” because of a “failure to satisfy a condition of the trade,” the Lakers announced Saturday night. The rescinded trade leaves the Lakers with Jaxson Hayes as the lone center on the …

Letters to Sports: Mixed reviews from readers on Lakers’ blockbuster trade
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Letters to Sports: Mixed reviews from readers on Lakers’ blockbuster trade

LA Times  

As the texts started flying in last Saturday night regarding the Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic trade, I harkened back to another supposed trade between the Lakers and Mavs. Here, however, despite the loss of AD’s great defense and overall outstanding play, I’m glad this trade came to fruition primarily because of Luka being five years younger. Ken Feldman Tarzana …

Lakers-Hornets Mark Williams deal falls through after center fails physical: Sources
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers-Hornets Mark Williams deal falls through after center fails physical: Sources

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade for center Mark Williams has been “rescinded” because of the Charlotte Hornets’ “failure to satisfy a condition of the trade,” the Lakers announced Saturday night. Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka had said that the newly acquired Luka Dončić was on board with the Williams addition, as Pelinka and Dončić …

Lakers newsletter: What the Lakers accomplished at the trade deadline
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers newsletter: What the Lakers accomplished at the trade deadline

LA Times  

Mark Williams, left, and Luka Doncic, right were among those acquired by the Lakers before the trade deadline. Feb. 5, 2025 Lakers send Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, 2030 first-round pick swap and 2031 first-round pick to Charlotte for Mark Williams —Another shocker, this time because Pelinka himself said there likely wasn’t a big trade to be made to solve the …

Lakers confident they found the ‘perfect’ center in Mark Williams
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers confident they found the ‘perfect’ center in Mark Williams

LA Times  

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams celebrates after a dunk against the Utah Jazz on Jan. 15. “We’ve said all along we were willing to use our picks if the right opportunity came,” Pelinka said Thursday. So it’ll be good.” In Williams, the Lakers found a center the team believes caters to the style that Doncic told Pelinka he likes to …

The Sports Report: Lakers make another big trade
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Lakers make another big trade

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here UCLA box score Big Ten standings AP top 25 rankings USC BASKETBALL Kiki Iriafen scored 15 points to lead a balanced attack as No. Continue reading here USC box score Big Ten standings AP top 25 rankings DODGERS From Jack Harris: For the first of what’s certain to be many times, …

Lakers are title contenders after Luka Doncic, Mark Williams trades
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers are title contenders after Luka Doncic, Mark Williams trades

LA Times  

They spent the last four years feeling as if they were stuck in rush-hour traffic. Not content with simply landing LeBron James’ successor in Luka Doncic, the Lakers moved to maximize the time in which the tenures of the two generational superstars will overlap. Lakers Lakers confident they found the ‘perfect’ center in Mark Williams Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka …

Lakers acquire Mark Williams, send Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, draft picks to Hornets: Sources
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers acquire Mark Williams, send Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, draft picks to Hornets: Sources

New York Times  

By John Hollinger, Jovan Buha and Zach Powell The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, team sources confirmed to The Athletic. The Lakers are sending two of its younger assets and draft capital East to pair Williams, a 7-foot center, with five-time …

Lakers trade for center Mark Williams, deal Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and draft picks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers trade for center Mark Williams, deal Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and draft picks

LA Times  

Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ general manager and frequent target of the team’s fan base for inaction on the trade market, sat in front of cameras and told everyone there was no way to wave a “magic wand” and make the right center appear. To get Williams, a former first-round pick, the Lakers sent rookie Dalton Knecht, a 2030 first-round pick …

Los Angeles Lakers acquire Luka Doncic from Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster trade
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles Lakers acquire Luka Doncic from Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster trade

CNN  

CNN — In one of the most stunning trades ever reported, the NBA landscape has been altered mightily in a blink of an eye. The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring NBA superstar Luka Doncic, as well as Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and the Lakers’ 2029 first-round draft pick, both teams confirmed …

The Sports Report: Can the Lakers acquire a center at the trade deadline?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Can the Lakers acquire a center at the trade deadline?

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Fans, politicians and other stakeholders, including FIFA, the world governing body for soccer, fear rigid immigration rules and long visa wait times will make it difficult for supporters and even players to enter the U.S. for the games, tarnishing what FIFA president Gianni Infantino once promised would be the “most inclusive World Cup ever.” …

Inside the Lakers’ complex approach to NBA trade deadline decisions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inside the Lakers’ complex approach to NBA trade deadline decisions

LA Times  

The pressure, intended or not, is on. In conversations with executives inside and outside of the organization, it’s become clear that the costs for starting-caliber NBA centers are high — particularly ones good enough to force the Lakers into the kind of seismic change that moving Davis to power forward and LeBron James to small forward would cause. It’s the …

Lakers trade-target tiers: Why Walker Kessler, Myles Turner make sense for LA
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers trade-target tiers: Why Walker Kessler, Myles Turner make sense for LA

New York Times  

The Mavericks have traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers in a blockbuster deal including Anthony Davis. The Lakers have three needs entering the Feb. 6 trade deadline : A better defensive center to back up Davis and occasionally play alongside him More defense, shooting, athleticism and physicality on the wings Another ballhandler and playmaker to help LeBron James and Austin …

Hornets send center Nick Richards to Suns for guard Josh Okogie, 3 2nd-round draft picks
2 months, 1 week ago

Hornets send center Nick Richards to Suns for guard Josh Okogie, 3 2nd-round draft picks

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Phoenix Suns acquired center Nick Richards and a second-round pick in 2025 from the Charlotte Hornets for guard Josh Okogie and three future second-round draft picks Wednesday night. Charlotte receives second-round draft picks from the Denver Nuggets in 2026 and 2031, in addition to a second-round draft pick from Phoenix in 2031. The Hornets send a …

Lakers newsletter: What we think the Lakers are thinking
2 months, 1 week ago

Lakers newsletter: What we think the Lakers are thinking

LA Times  

Do Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and coach JJ Redick have any aces up their sleeve as we approach the trade deadline? Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, where this week I’ll answer questions posed to me on social media, but not the ones I get asked most often Anyways, a lot of trade chatter …

Lakers send D’Angelo Russell to Nets in trade for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers send D’Angelo Russell to Nets in trade for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton. Russell averaged a career-low 12.4 points for the Lakers this season in a diminished role under new coach JJ Redick, who had vowed to unlock the point guard’s formidable offensive game. With Russell’s departure, Gabe Vincent …

Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell to Nets in deal for Dorian Finney-Smith
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell to Nets in deal for Dorian Finney-Smith

New York Times  

By David Aldridge, Jovan Buha, Zach Powell, Mike Vorkunov and Mike Prada For the second time in his career, D’Angelo Russell is on his way out of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers have sent Russell, teammate Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton, the team announced Sunday. We …

‘Did anybody watch him?’ Hot-shooting Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has NBA’s attention
4 months ago

‘Did anybody watch him?’ Hot-shooting Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has NBA’s attention

LA Times  

Almost 11 months ago to the date, Dalton Knecht was in his worst slump of the season. I’m around.” Tuesday night, after Knecht scored 37 points — the most of his young NBA career — the Lakers rookie again mentioned that message from Reaves as being important to him. “Had to.” Lakers guard Dalton Knecht does the Michael Jordan celebration …

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 …

‘Bronny has earned this,’ JJ Redick says; rookie signs 4-year contract with Lakers, per sources
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Bronny has earned this,’ JJ Redick says; rookie signs 4-year contract with Lakers, per sources

New York Times  

By Shams Charania, John Hollinger, Hunter Patterson and Lauren Merola Lakers rookie Bronny James had a “surreal” week since being drafted by Los Angeles with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, he said alongside Dalton Knecht at the rookies’ introductory news conference Tuesday. GO DEEPER The Lakers were stunned and thrilled to land Dalton Knecht with …

Hope for the future: Lakers introduce Dalton Knecht and Bronny James
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hope for the future: Lakers introduce Dalton Knecht and Bronny James

LA Times  

Lakers draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James, with jerseys in hand, are introduced by GM Rob Pelinka, left, and coach JJ Redick, right. Bronny James, the team’s second-round draft pick sat with first-rounder Dalton Knecht to his right and general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick to his left. I’ve just been extremely excited to get to …

The Lakers land NBA Draft steal as Dalton Knecht slips to them at No. 17
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Lakers land NBA Draft steal as Dalton Knecht slips to them at No. 17

New York Times  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — With each passing selection, Rob Pelinka felt a wave of anxiety in the Los Angeles Lakers’ war room. “We never would’ve imagined a player as skilled and perfect for our needs would be there for us as Dalton Knecht,” said Pelinka, the team’s vice president of basketball operations and general manager. In several ways, Knecht is …

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

The Lakers are front and center of the NBA Draft and the start of free agency
9 months ago

The Lakers are front and center of the NBA Draft and the start of free agency

New York Times  

As is often the case, the Los Angeles Lakers are at the center of the NBA offseason for a variety of reasons. GO DEEPER What we learned about JJ Redick's strategy in Lakers intro: More 3s, Anthony Davis' role and more Just as things appeared to calm momentarily before Wednesday’s NBA Draft, The Athletic reported on Tuesday that James and …

D’Angelo Russell’s big game vs. Bulls raises the question: Should Lakers trade him?
1 year, 2 months ago

D’Angelo Russell’s big game vs. Bulls raises the question: Should Lakers trade him?

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell celebrates after making a three-pointer during a 141-132 win over the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. D’Angelo Russell looked at Taurean Prince in the corner by the Lakers’ bench immediately after perfect ball movement got his teammate a wide-open three. “He’s playing at a high level,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said of Russell. …

NBA trade board 2023-24: The latest on Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine and more top targets
1 year, 3 months ago

NBA trade board 2023-24: The latest on Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine and more top targets

New York Times  

As the NBA calendar turns to Dec. 15, the start of NBA trade season kicks off in earnest. More from James L. Edwards III: Bojan Bogdanović is more than just a professional scorer Trade value One first-round pick Best fits Grizzlies, Cavaliers, Magic Age 34 Position Forward Contract Value $20 million Expiration 2025 Forward Grizzlies Cavaliers Magic 7 Buddy Hield …

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III 'is set to undergo potential season-ending surgery on his right knee' after limping out of loss to the Memphis Grizzlies
1 year, 4 months ago

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III 'is set to undergo potential season-ending surgery on his right knee' after limping out of loss to the Memphis Grizzlies

Daily Mail  

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III is expected to undergo potentially season ending surgery to repair bone and ligament damage due to a right knee-cap injury. So far this season Williams has averaged 6.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. He was acquired by the Trail Blazers earlier this year as part of the blockbuster three-team trade …

Jrue Holiday traded to Boston, as Portland continues making moves
1 year, 5 months ago

Jrue Holiday traded to Boston, as Portland continues making moves

Associated Press  

Jrue Holiday was out of the Eastern Conference for just a few days, and now it’s the Boston Celtics who will hope that the Olympic gold medalist and NBA champion can help deliver them another title banner. The Celtics finalized a deal with Portland on Sunday to land Holiday, who was shipped to the Trail Blazers last week by Milwaukee …

Will LeBron James get to play with new Lakers before the All-Star break?
2 years, 1 month ago

Will LeBron James get to play with new Lakers before the All-Star break?

LA Times  

From left, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Jarred Vanderbilt and D’Angelo Russell sit on the Lakers bench last week. James missed the last three games with left ankle soreness and ould only watch newcomers D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley and Davon Reed try to incorporate themselves into the Lakers’ mix the last two games. James officially was listed as questionable …

LeBron-less Lakers show off their new additions, newfound grit in win over Warriors
2 years, 1 month ago

LeBron-less Lakers show off their new additions, newfound grit in win over Warriors

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis grabs a rebound over teammate Rui Hachimura, center, and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during the first half of the Lakers’ 109-103 win Saturday. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, right, controls the ball in front of Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga during the first half Saturday. I think going into the trade deadline, really wanted …

NBA trade deadline sees Irving, Durant bolster West teams
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA trade deadline sees Irving, Durant bolster West teams

Associated Press  

First it was Kyrie Irving to Dallas. They acquired Durant by sending Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, first-round picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029, and a first-round pick swap in 2028 to the Nets, who also sent T.J. Warren back to his original team in Phoenix. “You can imagine that’s a tough blow to the group for the human side …

Los Angeles Lakers trades Russell Westbrook, lands D’Angelo Russell in three-way deal
2 years, 1 month ago

Los Angeles Lakers trades Russell Westbrook, lands D’Angelo Russell in three-way deal

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a deal that would send Russell Westbrook to Utah and D’Angelo Russell to Los Angeles, ESPN and The Athletic reported on Thursday. Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt also will be headed to the Lakers, while the Jazz will receive a top-four-protected 2027 first-round pick plus Juan Toscano-Anderson and Damian Jones …

Los Angeles Lakers trading Russell Westbrook to Utah Jazz in 3-team swap
2 years, 1 month ago

Los Angeles Lakers trading Russell Westbrook to Utah Jazz in 3-team swap

Firstpost  

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Russell Westbrook to Utah and reacquiring guard D’Angelo Russell from Minnesota in a three-team, eight-player deal, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. Los Angeles is also getting guard Malik Beasley and forward Jarred Vanderbilt from the Jazz, bolstering its core around LeBron James in …

Lakers acquire D’Angelo Russell, trade Russell Westbrook to Utah in 3-team deal
2 years, 1 month ago

Lakers acquire D’Angelo Russell, trade Russell Westbrook to Utah in 3-team deal

New York Times  

By Shams Charania, Tony Jones, Jon Krawczynski, Law Murray and Jovan Buha The Lakers, Jazz and Timberwolves announced a three-team deal that involves sending D’Angelo Russell to the Lakers and Russell Westbrook to the Jazz. Here’s what you need to know: The deal sends Russell, Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt to the Lakers, while Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damian Jones and …

NBA trade deadline: What Shams is hearing about Jakob Poeltl, John Collins, Fred VanVleet and more
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA trade deadline: What Shams is hearing about Jakob Poeltl, John Collins, Fred VanVleet and more

New York Times  

Just under one month remains before the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline, and as team executives ramp up conversations, the marquee names of this year’s marketplace are beginning to emerge. The Houston Rockets also have guard Eric Gordon as a trade candidate but have set an asking price of a good young player or first-round pick for Gordon, league sources …

Trading Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr.: Raptors as sellers, Part 1
2 years, 2 months ago

Trading Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr.: Raptors as sellers, Part 1

New York Times  

It’s easy to look at the Raptors’ position in the standings, the number of contenders around the league and conclude the Raptors would be best served to punt on this season. — Joe Vardon To Lakers: VanVleet To Raptors: Patrick Beverley, Kendrick Nunn, Max Christie and a 2027 first-round pick The Lakers’ view: Yes. — Jovan Buha To Mavericks: VanVleet …

LA Lakers 'considering multiple trade options after December 15'
2 years, 3 months ago

LA Lakers 'considering multiple trade options after December 15'

Daily Mail  

One of the rumored options involves trading for LA native Demar DeRozan The Lakers are reportedly considering three trade paths after December 15 The Los Angeles Lakers are weighing several potential trade avenues to explore after December 15, according to a report from The Athletic. A separate report from ESPN noted that one of the possible trades the Lakers have …

Cam Reddish traded: How he’ll fit with Knicks, why the Hawks gave up on him right now and more
3 years, 2 months ago

Cam Reddish traded: How he’ll fit with Knicks, why the Hawks gave up on him right now and more

New York Times  

The Hawks and Knicks, budding rivals in the Eastern Conference, have agreed to the first big trade ahead of the Feb. 10 deadline. Atlanta is sending first-round pick Cam Reddish to New York for a 2022 top-18 protected pick via Charlotte and first-round pick Kevin Knox. The Athletic’s Hawks writer Chris Kirschner and Knicks writer Fred Katz discuss what this …

Lakers are trading Rajon Rondo to Cleveland Cavaliers
3 years, 2 months 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 …

AP sources: Lakers acquiring All-Star Westbrook from Wizards
3 years, 7 months ago

AP sources: Lakers acquiring All-Star Westbrook from Wizards

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and the rights to first-round pick Isaiah Jackson. According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook, who is a Los Angeles native and …

Why the Lakers signed Anthony Davis for the long haul
4 years, 3 months ago

Why the Lakers signed Anthony Davis for the long haul

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis celebrates a three-pointer against the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Oct. 6. “I’m expecting A.D. to go for the MVP,” Lakers veteran Jared Dudley said Thursday. “I’m expecting him to set the tone.” With a compressed break doing the Lakers no favors after the team captured the NBA championship, with load …

Lakers bring back forward Markieff Morris on a one-year deal
4 years, 4 months ago

Lakers bring back forward Markieff Morris on a one-year deal

LA Times  

Lakers forward Markieff Morris blocks a shot by Heat center Bam Adebayo during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. When free agency opened Friday, Davis and agent Rich Paul had informed Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka that Davis would make a decision this week. The Lakers signed Morris for $1.75 million by using the …

Lakers trade JaVale McGee and reach deal with three-time All-Star center Marc Gasol
4 years, 4 months ago

Lakers trade JaVale McGee and reach deal with three-time All-Star center Marc Gasol

LA Times  

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol, right, battles with Boston’s Daniel Theis for a rebound during a playoff game on Sept. 11. Thanks to a cap-clearing trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Gasol finally will suit up for the Lakers, more than 13 years after they used a second-round pick on Pau’s little brother. Toronto’s Marc Gasol looks to pass around Boston’s …

Lakers have no intention of becoming complacent
4 years, 4 months ago

Lakers have no intention of becoming complacent

LA Times  

Lakers’ Anthony Davis is covered by Miami Heat’s Andre Iguodala as he rolls to the hoop during the Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The goal is to repeat as champions and have sustained success, which is why Lakers vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka acquired point guard Dennis Schroder from Oklahoma City and it is why he will …

Lakers pick Jaden McDaniels in draft to complete OKC trade
4 years, 4 months ago

Lakers pick Jaden McDaniels in draft to complete OKC trade

LA Times  

Washington forward Jaden McDaniels brings the ball up court during a game against Arizona on March 7, 2020, in Tucson. The Lakers stayed put in the NBA draft on Wednesday night, using the 28th pick in the first round to select Jaden McDaniels of Washington, all the while knowing he would be heading to Oklahoma City as part of the …

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