Lakers News: Marcus Smart Felt Good Physically In Return To Action
The Los Angeles Lakers had been without Marcus Smart for the past six games as he dealt with a back injury, and the team sorely missed his energy and defensive presence. Smart is one of the team's best perimeter defenders…
Luka Doncic: Lakers Must Figure Out Defensive Issues Quickly
Coming into the season, there were questions about whether the Los Angeles Lakers could defend at a high enough level to contend. And despite their strong start to the season, those questions have remained as the Lakers have had good…
Lakers Trade Rumors: Pelicans Wing Herb Jones Not Currently Available
There is no denying that the Los Angeles Lakers still need to improve their perimeter defense. The team is not the most athletic and when facing squads with multiple excellent athletes, the Lakers have often struggled. However, there is still…
Lakers News: LeBron James Dismisses Any Thoughts Of Playoffs At This Point In Season
Even though the Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the best teams in the West so far this season, there have been concerns about the team's defense and whether or not they can truly compete with the elite of…
JJ Redick: Lakers Are Getting Exposed For Same Issues In Losses
The Los Angeles Lakers looked like a solid bet to advance in the Emirates NBA Cup as they hosted the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals. The Spurs were without Victor Wembanyama who continues to rehab from a calf strain,…
Lakers Traveling To Suns On Sunday After Being Eliminated From Emirates NBA Cup
The Los Angeles Lakers won West Group B of the Emirates NBA Cup with a perfect 4-0 record, setting themselves up to host the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals of the Knockout Rounds. The Lakers entered the primetime matchup…
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Makes Buzzer Beater Against Celtics
In the 1980s, the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics always brought the best out of each other. Led by Magic...
Recap: Lakers Eliminated From Emirates NBA Cup With Loss To Spurs
The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the Emirates NBA Cup. The winner would advance to the semifinals in Las Vegas this weekend, where they would play the Oklahoma City Thunder,…
Rich Paul Critical Of Lakers’ Culture Compared To Heat
Over the past couple of decades, Klutch Sports co-founder and agent Rich Paul has become one of the most powerful figures in the NBA. Of course, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is his most notable client, but Paul represents…
Lakers News: LeBron James Happy For Austin Reaves’ Success This Season
With LeBron James missing the beginning of the season and Luka Doncic also having to sit out a handful of games, the burden of carrying the Los Angeles Lakers offense has often fallen on the shoulders of Austin Reaves. And…
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