Latest news and updates about the Lakers
Well, here’s one you don’t see every day. The NBA announced on Saturday evening that Dennis Schröder had been suspended for three games by the NBA for attempting to confront and strike a Lakers player following the Kings’ game in Los Angeles on Dec. 28. The initial statement didn’t name who he tried to fight, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The Lakers find themselves in an interesting position as the trade deadline nears. On one hand, they clearly need upgrades to the roster if they want to compete this season. The lack of shooting and perimeter defense are glaring holes that will be fatal flaws at some point come playoff time. However, they also have […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Despite being two of the faces of the NBA over most of the last 10 years, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo had gone some time since playing a meaningful game against one another. While they’ve often squared off in the All-Star game as leading vote-getters, their last game donning Lakers and Bucks jerseys came in […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
The Bucks put on one of their better defensive performances of the season, especially down the stretch, rebounding from Wednesday’s loss to beat the Lakers 105-101. Milwaukee ended their season series with the Lakers in a 1-1 split, after the Lakers blew them out back in November. As for the standings, the Bucks move within […]
From Brew Hoop | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
LOS ANGELES — With less than five minutes to go in the Lakers’ matchup against the Bucks, they found themselves in familiar territory. It was their 14th clutch game, and with LeBron James on a roll and the home crowd roaring in approval, it appeared the Lakers were on their way to another victory. However, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Bucks improved to 2-1 on their West Coast road trip, taking down the Lakers in LaLa Land 105-101. Kevin Porter Jr. had 22 points to lead the Bucks, while Giannis had 21 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks. Luka Doncic (24) and LeBron James (26) combined for 50 points for […]
From Brew Hoop | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The Lakers lost their second game in a row with a 105-101 loss over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Luka started hot offensively for the Lakers by draining two 3-pointers early. He also connected with LeBron James, who threw down an emphatic dunk. LA was up by five when Milwaukee called a timeout. Out […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
UPDATE: LeBron James will be playing on Friday night against the Bucks. He will keep his eligibility for NBA awards alive for the time being. The next instance that LeBron misses a game, he will be ineligible for end-of-season awards. For now, he keeps that hope alive and will suit up for the Lakers as they […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Anthony Davis could miss “a number of months [depending on second opinion and if surgery is required]” after exiting Thursday’s 116-114 loss against the Utah Jazz with ligament damage in his left hand, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday on X. Davis will almost certainly be out past the Feb. 5 NBA Trade Deadline, casting serious […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The NBA trade market is heating up. Trae Young has just been traded to the Washington Wizards. Shams Charania of ESPN says the Grizzlies are open to trading Ja Morant for the first time, and now we have more news regarding a team of interest to Lakers fans. According to Chris Haynes, an NBA Insider […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Tonight’s showdown between the Bucks vs Lakers at Crypto.com Arena is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated matchups of the week. With both teams treading water the last couple of weeks, this game offers a perfect snapshot of two heavyweights trying to find their championship stride under the bright lights of Los Angeles. The betting markets suggest a tight game, with the Lakers entering as slight home favorites in what is expected to be a high-octane, high-scoring affair where...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
On Wednesday night, the Lakers’ three-game winning streak was snapped when a severely shorthanded version of the team went into San Antonio and fell to a nearly full-strength Spurs side. The Lakers competed hard and kept it close through the first half and were still within single digits heading into the fourth quarter, but their […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 7 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks end the California portion of their road trip tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. Milwaukee lost the previous matchup 119-95 on November 15th; they were dominated in the pick-and-roll by Luka Doncic. They must show a better game plan tonight in order to split the season series. Where We’re At It would […]
From Brew Hoop | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Anthony Davis went to the locker room late in the fourth quarter of the Dallas Mavericks’ 116-114 loss at the Utah Jazz on Thursday, after brushing his hand against Lauri Markkanen’s jersey as Markkanen drove past Davis along the baseline on his way to two of his game-high 33 points. Davis doubled over in pain […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The Lakers (23-12) are back home after a quick two-game road trip as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks (16-21) on Friday. Los Angeles aims to complete a season sweep. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks When: 7:30 p.m. PT, Jan. 9 Where: Crypto.com Arena Watch: NBA TV, Spectrum Sportsnet The Lakers […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
How do you assess how a team is performing during the middle of the season? While there’s no perfect way to review short-term results and extrapolate their meaning in the long term, Lakers head coach JJ Redick has been happy with how his team has been playing over the past six games, even if the […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Gabe Vincent’s injury history with the Lakers is longer than anyone would like. He missed the majority of the 2023-24 season recovering from knee surgery. This season, he’s already missed 19 games due to injury, most recently missing nine contests to a lumbar back strain. On Tuesday, Vincent returned to action as the Lakers lost […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Time is a construct we humans made to contextualize life. As arbitrary as time is, it does help place events in a specific place. It gives us fresh starts and resets days and years. With our calendars now set for 2026, the Lakers can start fresh, too. Well, sort of. It’s not a new season, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Coming off a tough loss versus the Memphis Grizzlies, the Spurs returned home for a SEGABABA versus the Los Angeles Lakers. It was announced hours before tipoff that LeBron James would not play due to sciatica. Devin Vassell also remained out due to his adductor injury. Nonetheless, Victor Wembanyama was active. In what was one […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
It’s natural for people to want to outdo themselves when they’ve disappointed observers and evaluators at work. NBA teams are the same and usually come out guns blazing when they have been humbled. The San Antonio Spurs got their turn to right that wrong on Wednesday. Similar records don’t always mean rivals are in the […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Spurs pulled off a stellar win last night against the Los Angeles Lakers. With both teams playing on the second night of a back-to-back, energy was a factor and tensions were high. There was a lot of Purple and Gold in the sea of Silver & Black, and the sell out crowd was loud. […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
With the Lakers facing the Spurs without Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, or LeBron James, they had the odds stacked against them from the jump in this contest on Wednesday night. Luka Dončić put on the Superman cape and had a triple-double, but no one else stepped up offensively, and the Lakers never stood much of […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
It’s been tough sledding for the San Antonio Spurs over the last two games. Losses to the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers had overshadowed all of the progress the team made in December. The Silver and Black didn’t repeat that result three times in a row, with a bounce-back 107-91 win against the […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The San Antonio Spurs snapped their two-game losing streak, getting past the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of their three-game road trip. Both teams were on the second night of a back-to-back, but the Spurs had a bit of extra juice in the tank. Their 3-point attempts were falling, but they were ruthless when aiming for […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Lakers snapped their winning streak with a 107-91 loss against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. LA started this game with a turnover, but rectified it with a midrange jumper from Luka Dončić. Julian Champagnie was the leading scorer for San Antonio with seven points. LA cut the seven-point lead the Spurs built […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read