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Is Bronny James primed to make the leap after promising sophomore season?
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we take a look at Bronny James While seemingly every sports fan across the globe was giving their unique and different […]
Will the NBA’s new tanking rules give the Lakers an unexpected edge this summer?
Whenever a new set of rules is adopted by a league, like the NBA’s new anti-tanking draft lottery, there will always be unintended consequences. Now, when the system is as absurd as the one implemented by NBA commissioner Adam Silver, there’s going to be lots and lots of those types of ripple effects. Last week, […]
Sparks fall to league-worst Sun on second night of back-to-back
In a rare road back-to-back, the shorthanded Sparks — still without Kelsey Plum — battled throughout most of the first three quarters before running out of gas in the fourth, falling to the worst team in the league in the Connecticut Sun, 84-81. Baskets from Rae Burrell and Dearica Hamby gave the Sparks an early […]
Sparks hold off Mystics for third straight win
The Sparks extended their win streak to three with a 92-87 victory over the Washington Mystics. Shakira Austin opened the game with a layup for the Mystics. Both teams started well offensively, trading baskets. Erica Wheeler was leading LA with four points. Everyone, but Ariel Atkins, had already scored points for Los Angeles. Austin had […]
Luka Dončić part of investment group that has bought an Italian basketball team
While Luka Dončić is right in the middle of his basketball prime, it’s never too early to start thinking about life after his playing days are over. With his business partnership with Jordan, he is already set to have a very busy second act. However, Luka is also getting involved in the team ownership side […]
Can Nick Smith Jr. turn his strong moments into a meaningful commitment from the Lakers?
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we continue our series with a look at Nick Smith Jr. Back in September, when the Hornets waived Nick Smith Jr. […]
Can Adou Thiero turn his moments of promise into production for Lakers?
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we take a look at Adou Thiero. Over the past several years, the Lakers have been hit-or-miss with their draft picks. […]
NBA owners approve draft lottery reform
As a former lawyer, NBA commissioner Adam Silver is a professional at speaking without saying much. However, during an interview in March, Silver spoke decisively, stating that the league would look into lottery reform and make changes to address tanking. Well, it appears the league has just done that with the NBA Board of Governors […]
Lakers worked out Villanova’s Duke Brennan
Ever since the Lakers traded away Anthony Davis to acquire Luka Dončić, they’ve been searching for a big man they can rely on. They went with Jaxson Hayes as a starter for the rest of the 2024-25 season after their trade for Mark Williams didn’t pan out. Then, last offseason, they brought in Deandre Ayton […]
What does the future hold for Dalton Knecht?
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we continue with a look at Dalton Knecht. Things can move pretty fast in the NBA. Just ask Dalton Knecht. […]
LeBron James reportedly wants Lakers to approach him with team’s plan for future
This is an odd summer for LeBron James. For the first time in his Lakers tenure, he doesn’t have a contract heading into the offseason. So now, negotiations have to begin between the Lakers and LeBron to see if he wants to return and at what number makes sense for both sides. Apparently, LeBron is […]
LeBron James not expected to take pay cut to join Cavaliers
Everyone is wondering what LeBron James’ decision will be this summer. As an unrestricted free agent, LeBron has all career options available to him. He can return to the Lakers, join another team, or retire from the game. While we don’t yet know which way he’s leaning on any of those pathways, one thing being […]
Kelsey Plum out at least one week with sprained ankle
Fresh off the best win of the early season, the Sparks were dealt a tough blow on Tuesday. During an open practice for season ticket holders, Kelsey Plum suffered a sprained ankle that will have her out for at least a week, the team announced. Not that there’s ever a good time to lose your […]
Lakers have received permission to speak with Sixers VP of player personnel Prosper Karangwa
The Lakers aren’t wasting any time building out their front office. During his exit interview, Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka said the franchise would hire two assistant general managers, and they have moved quickly to do so. On Monday, the franchise announced the hiring of an assistant general manager, naming former Pelicans executive Rohan […]
Can Drew Timme or Chris Mañon build off strong G League seasons?
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we begin with a look at the team’s two-way players, Drew Timme and Chris Mañon. Last year, the Lakers relied heavily […]
Lakers hire former Pelicans executive Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager
The Lakers look to have made their first of two assistant general manager hires. On Monday morning, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Lakers had hired Rohan Ramadas. Previously, Ramadas served as the Pelicans’ vice president of strategy and operations. Dave McMenamin of ESPN provided a bit more insight into Ramadas’ past prior to […]
Luka Dončić named to First Team All-NBA, earning sixth All-NBA selection
While Luka Dončić’s Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge was approved by the NBA, making him eligible for end-of-season awards, the voters still left him off their MVP ballots. However, Luka will not go empty-handed regarding NBA accolades this year as he was named First Team All-NBA on Sunday. This is his sixth All-NBA selection, but his first […]
Player Grades: Lakers 2025-26 season
This week, we’ll be kicking off our season recap series with each player on the roster. To set things off right, and because everyone loves discussing player grades so much, let’s give some grades based on the season as a whole. In many ways, this felt like multiple seasons packed into one. The Lakers not […]
Kelsey Plum’s monster night lifts Sparks to big win over Aces
Behind a red-hot shooting performance from Kelsey Plum, the Sparks picked up their best win of the season, knocking off the reigning champions, 101-95. Plum was unstoppable on the night, scoring 36 points, including a number of huge baskets down the stretch. Throughout the night, the two sides traded baskets, a trend that carried all […]
Luka Dončić says he feels ‘very comfortable’ with Lakers
While Luka Dončić ended the season sidelined with a hamstring strain, the majority of his first full season as a Laker was a success. Luka was an All-Star and was named the Western Conference Player of the Month twice. He called the team’s run in March when they went 15-2 as special and is a shoo-in to […]
Jarred Vanderbilt says relationship with JJ Redick ‘ended up good’
At times this season, the dynamic between Jarred Vanderbilt and Lakers head coach JJ Redick was rocky, in obvious and subtle ways. It was never more apparent than their very vocal argument in a late regular-season loss against the Thunder. Redick called a timeout in the second quarter to take Vando out of the game, […]
Why time is of the essence for LeBron James in free agency
LeBron James still hasn’t decided what’s next for him, but he did hint at a timeline for that decision in Thursday’s episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast. “I’m still in the moment of just taking my time,” James said. “I haven’t even really thought about it too much. Obviously, I understand that I’m a […]
2025-26 NBA Playoffs Conference Finals: Discussion Thread
Welcome to the conference finals and the last step to see who goes to the NBA Finals. If you’re wondering who to root for in the Conference Finals as we near the end of the playoffs this season, you are in luck. Let’s have a look at the teams in the conference finals and how they […]
Sparks beat Mercury on the road
The Sparks coast to a 97-88 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night. They improved to 2-3 on the year. Kelsey Plum was leading the offensive charge early for LA with six points. She started a perfect 2-2- from deep. Natasha Mack had four points for Phoenix. Cameron Brink knocked down a triple for […]
Andrew Friedman, Farhan Zaidi not expected to permanently join Lakers front office
Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka said that with Mark Walter as the majority owner, the Lakers would spend everywhere possible to improve the franchise. So far, that’s been true. The franchise has hired a new President of Business Operations in Lon Rosen, and will hire two assistant general managers to help Pelinka with […]
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