Tag: Anthony Davis

Lakers News: Anthony Davis Believes He Would’ve Blocked Collin Sexton’s Game-Winning Layup If Jazz Didn’t Call Timeout

The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers were in a dogfight with the Utah Jazz on Sunday night and escaped with a narrow 105-104 victory to begin their road trip. With a number of key guys out, the Lakers' stars knew they…

Daniel Starkand

Lakers Highlights: Anthony Davis & LeBron James Lead Shorthanded Group In Win Against Jazz

Coming off a tough loss in Emirates NBA Cup group play against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers were offered the perfect bounce back spot as they hit the road to take on the struggling Utah Jazz. The…

Matt Peralta

JJ Redick & LeBron James Discuss Ways For Lakers To Get Ball To Anthony Davis When Being Double-Teamed

Opposing teams have begun to change their defensive strategy against the Los Angeles Lakers in an effort to slow down superstar big man Anthony Davis. Teams are aggressively double-teaming and forcing him to be more of a passer, to which…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Anthony Davis Discusses What Dalton Knecht Brings To Starting Lineup

Ahead of Wednesday night's bout with the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick to put sharpshooter Dalton Knecht in the starting lineup instead of Cam Reddish next to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura and Austin…

Ron Gutterman

Thunder Vs. Lakers Preview: Final Group Play Game Of Emirates NBA Cup

The Los Angeles Lakers return home to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday in a game that will have massive implications in the Emirates NBA Cup. Additionally, it's a huge test for Anthony Davis, LeBron James and the…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: JJ Redick Praises Anthony Davis’ Passing

The last time the Los Angeles Lakers played the San Antonio Spurs, Anthony Davis was completely dominant offensive with 40 points and 12 rebounds in a Lakers win. This time, the Spurs switched up how they defended the Lakers' superstar,…

Corey Hansford

Anthony Davis Pleased With Lakers’ Bounce-Back Performance

The Los Angeles Lakers finally got back in the win column on Wednesday night by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in relatively comfortable fashion. They didn't lose a single quarter and were in control nearly the entire way, fending off…

Ron Gutterman

Anthony Davis Discusses How Lakers Can Improve Defensively

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the worst defensive teams in the league at the onset of the 2024-25 season. Through 17 games, they rank 27th in the NBA in defensive rating, and are only 0.6 points per…

Ron Gutterman

Lakers Vs. Suns Preview: Jaxson Hayes, Kevin Durant & Bradley Beal All Return In Emirates NBA Cup Group Play

The Los Angeles Lakers have maintained their perfect record throughout two years of the Emirates NBA Cup and they look to continue that when they take on a familiar foe in the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. The Lakers are…

Corey Hansford

Anthony Davis Acknowledges Opposing Teams Taking Advantage Of Lakers’ Rebounding Issues

The cat is out of the bag as the Los Angeles Lakers are back down to Earth are having their six-game win streak snapped. Now, L.A. is on a two-game losing streak and got embarrassed by the Denver Nuggets at…

Matthew Valento