Lakers News: Wesley Johnson Injures Knee In First Preseason Game
UPDATED (October 8, 12:57 PM): Wesley Johnson will play tomorrow against the Golden State Warriors in the Los Angeles Lakers' second preseason game according to Lakers Nation reporter Serena Winters: Wes Johnson says he's good to go for tomorrow's game—…
Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Highlights
The Los Angeles Lakers began their 2014-15 campaign Monday night with a preseason matchup with the Denver Nuggets. Byron Scott made his debut as head coach for the Lakers and sent out Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, Wesley Johnson, Carlos Boozer…
Byron Scott: Wes Johnson Can Be One Of The NBA’s ‘Best’ Defenders
The small forward position has been a big question mark for the Los Angeles Lakers without much depth at the three spot. All signs currently point to Wesley Johnson being the starter with the regular season only a few weeks…
INSTAGRAM: Nick Young Heads Into Surgery For Thumb Injury
After suffering a thumb injury in practice last week while guarding Kobe Bryant, Nick Young could miss as much as two months following surgery. Losing Young could prove costly for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the sixth man remains in…
Byron Scott Looking For Defense, Rebounding In Opener
Byron Scott came in as the new Los Angeles Lakers head coach saying he was going to focus on defense. So far throughout training camp, that has been exactly what the Lakers have been doing. With the preseason opener tomorrow…
Lakers Vs. Nuggets Preview: Kobe Bryant Returns As Lakers Begin Preseason
Following a summer spent wooing numerous free agents to little avail, the Lakers are set to open the season without a superstar teammate to pair with Kobe Bryant. Tonight, however, marks the start of the Lakers’ preseason, as well as…
Kobe Bryant To Operate Offense From Below Free Throw Line
Coming into this season, it is well known that Kobe Bryant plans on adjusting his game to compensate for his diminishing athleticism and two leg injuries suffered over the last two seasons. Bryant's footwork has long been lauded as some…
Byron Scott Made Nick Young Practice After Thumb Injury
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first major injury before the season even started when Nick Young tore a ligament in his thumb. He is expected to miss eight weeks because of the injury. However, this injury had nothing to…
Steve Nash Says He May Not Retire After This Season
It has been widely assumed that Steve Nash would retire after this season, his 19th in the NBA and third with the Lakers. After dealing with consistent injuries over the last two seasons, it just seemed like his time was…
Lakers Nation Debate: Who Will Step Up In Nick Young’s Absence?
Topic: We wonder which Los Angeles Lakers player most needs to step up while Sixth Man of the Year candidate Nick Young is injured. Context: Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers were in the midst of one of the worst…
