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2 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA Power Rankings: Rockets keep ascending, and a new face in all 30 places

Here it’s December every day … Teams spend the offseason remodeling rosters in a variety of ways. Golden State Warriors Last ranking: 4 In the last week: L vs. OKC, L at PHO Offensive rating: 114.0 Defensive rating: 107.7 New face: Buddy Hield So many players, so little time. Last ranking: 10 In the last week: W at WAS, L …

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1 month ago

The Sports Report: Clippers win third in a row despite a ton of turnovers

LA Times

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. “I’ve been in it a long time,” Foster said of the rivalry, “so I understand the importance of it.” Continue reading here UCLA BASKETBALL From Ben Bolch: In case anyone had forgotten about him amid all the newcomers dotting UCLA’s roster, Sebastian Mack provided a reminder with every foray toward the basket Wednesday night. …

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1 month ago

Lakers newsletter: Dalton Knecht shows that experience can be better than potential

LA Times

Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, our once-a-week chance to form a meaningful writer-reader Knechtion. Experience as an X-factor After the Lakers beat the Pelicans in New Orleans on Saturday night, Anthony Davis said something that didn’t quite get the attention it probably deserved. After Dalton Knecht navigated his way through another defense, …

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1 month 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 …

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1 month ago

The Sports Report: Dalton Knecht can’t miss as Lakers beat the Jazz

LA Times

Dalton Knecht connects after making a three-pointer against the Jazz in the second half. Continue reading here From Ben Bolch: Bulletin boards inside USC’s McKay Center might come crashing to the floor with the weight of what the coach across town said this week. And they were on the back end of the contracts — they’re not going to be …

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1 month ago

Red-hot Dalton Knecht scores 37 points as Lakers win sixth in a row

LA Times

LeBron James celebrates Dalton Knecht’s three-pointer against the Jazz in the second half. With James well out of the play and Davis on the bench, that chant faintly caught steam for the player picked 17th in this past NBA draft, a player who, for the second straight home game, had the crowd bouncing as shot after shot ripped through the …

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1 month ago

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is taking his shot, and swishing it

LA Times

Lakers rookie guard Dalton Knecht, getting to the basket against San Antonio’s Julian Champagnie on Friday, shined in two starts this weekend. “It’s always good to have a coach like that, that’s super confident in you, always wanting you to shoot the ball,” Knecht said. “We didn’t think Dalton would be available at 17,” Redick said after the Lakers picked …

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1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron James delivers a pair of ‘silencer’ threes to lift Lakers over Pelicans

LA Times

The Lakers’ LeBron James shoots a three-pointer over New Orleans center Yves Missi in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 104-99 win Saturday night. “I mean it’s LeBron,” Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht said. You never will be able to get those moments back when you’re done.” Moments like the ones James had, when the Lakers are banged up and recovering …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Another LeBron James triple-double leads Lakers to third win in a row

LA Times

Another game, another triple-double for LeBron James, who tosses chalk in the air before Wednesday’s win. James scored 35 points with 14 assists and 12 rebounds — his third straight triple-double, all leading to Lakers wins inside their home arena. So it’s nothing new to me.” Wednesday’s heroics came with the Lakers having blown an early 15-point lead while their …

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2 months ago

Rookie Dalton Knecht shows why the Lakers think they got a steal in the draft

LA Times

Lakers guard Dalton Knecht celebrates after making a three-pointer against the Suns on Thursday night in Phoenix. Dalton Knecht, the Lakers’ rookie guard, clutched the game ball inside his locker after he dominated the final minutes of the Lakers’ overtime win Thursday in Phoenix, a proud moment for someone who isn’t a stranger to dominating a game. “This felt just …

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2 months ago

Lakers beat Suns behind rookie Dalton Knecht’s best preseason game yet

LA Times

Anthony Davis gets off a shot against Suns forward Ryan Dunn in the first half. “You don’t often get to live in an idealized world in this league and that’s OK,” Redick said before the Lakers’ fifth preseason game. Rookie Dalton Knecht had his best game of the preseason, scoring 25 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and …

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2 months ago

Lakers newsletter: JJ Redick says communication is key to being a good coach

LA Times

Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome back to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, a chance for me to shoot straight, unlike the Lakers did in Las Vegas. “I think it’s important to maybe over-communicate, let everyone know what the role is and what’s expected of them.. As a former player, you want to know. “In terms of his role …

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2 months ago

NBA predictions: Expect Thunder to run away with West, but can Suns blaze a trail?

New York Times

Welcome to the NBA’s Western Conference, which should be as wild as ever. The Oklahoma City Thunder had the conference’s top playoff seed a season ago, have the youngest roster of any contender and had arguably the best offseason of any team in the league. Inevitably, at least one legitimately good team won’t make the playoffs, much as the 46-win …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers fall to the Timberwolves in preseason opener

LA Times

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker shoots in front of Lakers rookie guard Bronny James during the first half Friday. Last April, nearly 30 minutes into a conversation with the coach of the defending NCAA champion Connecticut men’s basketball team, JJ Redick, then a former player turned podcaster/broadcaster, asked Dan Hurley about a specific offensive action the Huskies run. Friday, in …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers newsletter: Max Christie heads list of young Lakers to watch in the preseason

LA Times

Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome back to The Times Lakers Newsletter, or as me and my editors love to call it, “The Times Lakers Newsletter.” We finally have the semblance of basketball to talk about here, with a new coach starting a new season with new storylines and … not a new roster. Let’s break them down: …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers newsletter: One West exec thinks Zach LaVine is just what the Lakers need

LA Times

The Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine during the second half of a game last season. The question has been asked to people all around the NBA since it became clear that the Lakers’ roster next season would be idling in neutral. The executive also said having LaVine’s big contract number in a year or two could be helpful should the Lakers …

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5 months 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 …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Bronny James’ struggles overshadow Dalton Knecht’s 19 points in Lakers’ loss

LA Times

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht puts up a shot during an NBA Summer League loss to the Boston Celtics in Las Vegas on Monday night. But the assignment for Bronny James on Monday night against the Boston Celtics looked a lot like the one that has been presented for James’ future — defend and shoot. Lakers Olympics give LeBron James another …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Dalton Knecht’s 25 points not enough in Lakers’ loss to Rockets

LA Times

Lakers guard Dalton Knecht, driving against Rockets guard Reed Sheppard, finished with 25 points Friday in Las Vegas, making nine of 17 shots from the field, including five of 11 three-pointers. Lakers NBA Summer League honors Jerry West on first day of play A T-shirt with Jerry West’s face is placed on a baseline seat at Thomas and Mack Center …

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5 months, 2 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 …

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5 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 …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers add Bronny James at No. 55 after grabbing veteran Dalton Knecht in first round

Associated Press

PHOENIX — The NBA’s Pacific Division wasn’t the destination for many young projects during this year’s draft, though there was one extremely notable exception to that rule. 13 selection to select Providence’s Devin Carter, a 22-year-old who averaged nearly 20 points per game during his final college season. The 6-foot-5 guard was one of the college game’s elite scorers last …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA history: Lakers draft Bronny James, who will join father LeBron

LA Times

Bronny James smiles as he listens to a reporter’s question during a media session at the NBA draft combine in May. “And NBA history should be made in a Lakers uniform.” LeBron James has the ability to opt out of his contract by June 29 and become an unrestricted free agent. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka talks about why the …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Winners and losers from 2024 NBA Draft first round: Jazz, Wizards and Lakers lead way

New York Times

The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft has come and gone, and it was a wild ride with surprises up and down the board as well as a few trades that no one saw coming. This is a direction for the organization, and I’m excited to see what this team looks like even if guys like Sarr, Carrington and …

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NBA Power Rankings: Rockets keep ascending, and a new face in all 30 places

The Sports Report: Clippers win third in a row despite a ton of turnovers

Lakers newsletter: Dalton Knecht shows that experience can be better than potential

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

The Sports Report: Dalton Knecht can’t miss as Lakers beat the Jazz

Red-hot Dalton Knecht scores 37 points as Lakers win sixth in a row

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is taking his shot, and swishing it

LeBron James delivers a pair of ‘silencer’ threes to lift Lakers over Pelicans

Another LeBron James triple-double leads Lakers to third win in a row

Rookie Dalton Knecht shows why the Lakers think they got a steal in the draft

Lakers beat Suns behind rookie Dalton Knecht’s best preseason game yet

Lakers newsletter: JJ Redick says communication is key to being a good coach

NBA predictions: Expect Thunder to run away with West, but can Suns blaze a trail?

Lakers fall to the Timberwolves in preseason opener

Lakers newsletter: Max Christie heads list of young Lakers to watch in the preseason

Lakers newsletter: One West exec thinks Zach LaVine is just what the Lakers need

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

Bronny James’ struggles overshadow Dalton Knecht’s 19 points in Lakers’ loss

Dalton Knecht’s 25 points not enough in Lakers’ loss to Rockets

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

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

Lakers add Bronny James at No. 55 after grabbing veteran Dalton Knecht in first round

NBA history: Lakers draft Bronny James, who will join father LeBron

Winners and losers from 2024 NBA Draft first round: Jazz, Wizards and Lakers lead way