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Lakers defeat Houston following return of injured trio
1 year ago

Lakers defeat Houston following return of injured trio

LA Times  

Lakers guard Max Christie dunks in front of Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green during the first half Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers forward Anthony Davis battles Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. for a rebound in the first half. Lakers guard Max Christie ties up Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr., allowing Lakers forward Taurean Prince to grab a defensive …

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Lakers-Warriors takeaways: Anthony Davis is aggressive in limited minutes
1 year, 2 months ago

Lakers-Warriors takeaways: Anthony Davis is aggressive in limited minutes

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell had 15 points against the Warriors on Saturday, scoring 13 in the second half. And not just for me but for all our guys.” The Lakers didn’t have LeBron James and Austin Reaves, who said he hopes to play Monday against the Brooklyn Nets in Las Vegas, and the offense stalled for most of the first …

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Magic Johnson or Stephen Curry, who’s the best point guard? Michael Jordan weighs in
1 year, 4 months ago

Magic Johnson or Stephen Curry, who’s the best point guard? Michael Jordan weighs in

LA Times  

Magic Johnson, left, and Stephen Curry are largely considered to be the two greatest point guards in NBA history. Here’s how some of their numbers stack up: ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith gave Curry the edge over Johnson during a discussion of the topic on “First Take.” That prompted NBA legend Michael Jordan, whose career intersected with Johnson’s through much of …

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Austin Reaves has come a long way from a tiny Arkansas town to Lakers ‘MVP!’
1 year, 9 months ago

Austin Reaves has come a long way from a tiny Arkansas town to Lakers ‘MVP!’

LA Times  

The moment, Austin Reaves has always felt, can wait. Like in his unofficial audition with the Lakers during a Las Vegas minicamp, Reaves didn’t stop when he found himself guarding Anthony Davis in the post during the team’s first pickup game. “This is the first time Trent’s been in L.A., the first game he’s come to out here,” Reaves said. …

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Lakers have no answer for Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers’ hot shooting in loss
1 year, 10 months ago

Lakers have no answer for Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers’ hot shooting in loss

LA Times  

LeBron James worked out hard after the Lakers completed their shoot-around Monday morning, battling in the post, running to the three-point arc, throwing down dunks, hitting pull-up jumpers, his sweat all over the Moda Center court. But James didn’t play Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, missing his third consecutive game because of left ankle soreness. With the game …

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Lakers weighing options after Kyrie Irving demands trade from the Nets
1 year, 10 months ago

Lakers weighing options after Kyrie Irving demands trade from the Nets

LA Times  

Nets guard Kyrie Irving has asked the team to trade him by the NBA’s Feb. 9 deadline. All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving wants out of Brooklyn, and like last summer the Lakers are among the favorites if the Nets decide to honor his trade request. But my focus, initially, if I could do it over, would be to heal and …

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Lakers guard Matt Ryan had a unique path to the NBA, and it involved a cemetery
2 years, 2 months ago

Lakers guard Matt Ryan had a unique path to the NBA, and it involved a cemetery

LA Times  

Boston forward Matt Ryan, second from left, stands for the national anthem before an NBA game last March. Matt Ryan elevates between two defenders for a layup while playing for the G League’s Maine Celtics last season. And, I got better, got into great shape, turned into a shooter that could just constantly move and shoot on the move.” Ryan, …

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Why do Lakers fans think Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook hate each other?
2 years, 3 months ago

Why do Lakers fans think Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook hate each other?

LA Times  

Patrick Beverley, then with the Clippers, tries to draw a charge but was called for a blocking foul against then-Rockets guard Russell Westbrook in a 2020 game. Patrick Beverley, playing for the Houston Rockets, steals the ball from then-Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook in a 2017 playoff game. “Pat Bev trick y’all, man, like he playing defense,” Westbrook told …

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Lakers set to acquire veteran guard Patrick Beverley from Jazz
2 years, 4 months ago

Lakers set to acquire veteran guard Patrick Beverley from Jazz

LA Times  

The Lakers are set to acquire veteran guard — and frequent nemesis — Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson, sources with knowledge of the deal told The Times on Wednesday night. Regarded as one of the NBA’s great irritants for his defensive intensity and attitude, Beverley joins a backcourt that currently features former rival …

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Lakers are trading Rajon Rondo to Cleveland Cavaliers
2 years, 11 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 …

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Lakers media day: Players will be 100% vaccinated for season
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakers media day: Players will be 100% vaccinated for season

LA Times  

The Los Angeles Lakers have opened training camp this morning with their annual media day. “As far as Russ, we need Russ to be Russ,” James said of the aggressive, play-making point guard, adding of how they’ll mesh on the court, “I always figure it out.” James, who turns 37 before the end of the year, believes the Lakers’ veteran …

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Lakers sign former Oklahoma standout Austin Reaves to two-year contract
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakers sign former Oklahoma standout Austin Reaves to two-year contract

LA Times  

Oklahoma’s Austin Reaves, right, controls the ball in front of Florida A&M’s MJ Randolph during a game in December 2020. After working out a host of veterans, the Lakers signed guard Austin Reaves to a two-year contract. The Lakers assigned Reaves, 23, to a two-way contract after the Oklahoma guard went undrafted in the second round. The Lakers have had …

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