Mitch Kupchak Q&A: Realistic Expectations For Lakers Future
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak addressed a small group of beat writers on Friday afternoon, 24 hours after the NBA trade deadline. From activity before the trade deadline, to the order of business moving forward, to Magic Johnson recent criticisms…
Mitch Kupchak Says Lakers Top Priority Is Preparing For The NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Lakers chose to stand pat as the NBA trade deadline came and went on Thursday. The team didn't really have the assets to make any major moves even though general manager Mitch Kupchak did admit there was…
Mitch Kupchak: Lakers Can’t Jeopardize Future To Win In Kobe Bryant’s Final Season
On Thursday, the NBA trade deadline passed and the Los Angeles Lakers did not make a move. With no moves made, the franchise is concentrating on their draft picks and cap space to pursue big-name free agents this summer. --…
Mitch Kupchak: Criticism Of Jim Buss ‘Should Be Directed At Me As Well’
In recent years as the Los Angeles Lakers have free-fallen into becoming one of the worst teams in the NBA, many people have begun criticizing moves the Lakers have made, and much of that criticism has been directed at owner…
Mitch Kupchak Disputes Magic Johnson’s Criticism Of Jim Buss
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was pretty critical of team owner Jim Buss in some recent interviews. One criticism Johnson had was that he felt Buss was trying to do too much by himself and not allowing general manager…
Lakers News: Byron Scott Says He Is Considering Starting Nick Young
As the Los Angeles Lakers return from the All-Star Break to finish out the remainder of the season, head coach Byron Scott will be doing some experimenting to see which of his players are continuing to improve and are worth…
Lakers Vs. Nets Preview: Lakers Return From All-Star Break
The All-Star festivities are over and the trade deadline has passed. The Los Angeles Lakers roster remains intact as no trades were made by the Thursday afternoon deadline, and now the team will gear up for the remaining 29 games…
Lakers Practice: NBA Trade Deadline Passes, Future Game Plan
The Los Angeles Lakers watched the NBA trade deadline pass on Thursday without making any moves. Despite reported interest in Goran Dragic, the Phoenix Suns ultimately traded him to the Miami Heat. Jordan Hill and Nick Young shared a sense…
Byron Scott On Lakers Future: ‘Still Need Pieces At Every Position’
The NBA trade deadline saw an incredible finish earlier today as eleven trades went down. The moves came in all kinds of variations as contenders, pretenders, and teams in rebuild mode played their hands in what has proven to be…
Byron Scott: Kobe Bryant Can Play ‘At Least’ One Year Beyond Contract
Having suffered his third consecutive season-ending injury, it looks as if the end is near for Kobe Bryant. Next season is the last of his two-year contract extension, and many believe that will likely be his final year. -- Think…
