Kobe Bryant Volunteered To Remain On Bench In Favor Of Young Lakers
Even though the Los Angeles Lakers fell in overtime to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the biggest story of the night was the play of the team's young stars, Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell. Kobe Bryant checked out with 3:56 remaining in…
Byron Scott Has Not Spoken To D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle About Benching
Even though the Los Angeles Lakers were struggling mightily this 2015-16 NBA season, no one expected head coach Byron Scott to bench Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell, two of the franchise's cornerstones for the future. With Scott already a primary…
After Benching D’Angelo Russell And Julius Randle, It’s Time To Hit Eject Button On Byron Scott
If you had “20 games” in the “When will Byron Scott finally bench D’Angelo Russell and Julius Randle” office pool, congratulations. I have no idea why your office is running such a ridiculous contest, but kudos to you regardless. We…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant On Why He Is A Polarizing Player
While Kobe Bryant is undoubtedly beloved and revered amongst Los Angeles Lakers fans as arguably the greatest player to ever wear the jersey, that same admiration is not always shared across the NBA. Many fans despise Kobe for a number…
Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell On Playing Without Kobe Bryant
With the Los Angeles Lakers 3-17 heading into their matchup against the Toronto Raptors, head coach Byron Scott made a change to his starting lineup. Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell headed to the bench in favor of Larry Nance Jr.…
Lakers News: Julius Randle, D’Angelo Russell React To Benching
Before taking on the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, head coach Byron Scott made some drastic changes to the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers. D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle will come off the bench for at least the…
Mitch Kupchak: Lakers Fans Anger ‘Should Also Be Directed At Me’
With the Los Angeles Lakers headed towards their third consecutive season without making the playoffs, the fans of this franchise has begun to...
Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak On Kobe Bryant’s Play
After striking out on big names this off-season, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak added a couple of veterans to the core of exciting young players. The hope was that Kobe Bryant could come close to matching his previous…
Lakers Nation Podcast: Episode 7
LakersNation.com's Jabari Davis was joined by Jamieson Welsh (Fox Sports Radio) and Jordan Buscarini (Castle Country Radio) for the seventh installment of Lakers Nation Podcast. The trio discussed Magic Johnson's recent comments about the front office and Jim Buss in…
Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle To Come Off Bench Next 5-10 Games
Head coach Byron Scott has made a drastic change to the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Coach Scott has made plenty of questionable moves with the rotation, but has kept…