Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

JJ Redick Proud Of Lakers’ Ability To Overcome Adversity & Clinch Home-Court Advantage

The Los Angeles Lakers will have home-court advantage in the first round, no matter the result of their final regular season game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Head coach JJ Redick and L.A. clinched a top-4 seed for the…

Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Emphasizes ‘Unity’ After Spat With JJ Redick

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt and head coach JJ Redick made headlines for a sideline altercation during the team's blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder this past week. The two were seen yelling at one another, with Vanderbilt…

Lakers News: LeBron James Reveals Feelings About Returning To Primary Scoring Role

The story surrounding LeBron James in the second half of the season has been his willingness to take a step back. He became the Los Angeles Lakers' third scoring option -- a brand new role for him in Year 23…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart ‘Felt Great’ In Return After ‘Stressful’ Absence

The Los Angeles Lakers got their first piece of good injury news in several weeks when Marcus Smart was cleared to return to the lineup on Friday night against the Phoenix Suns. Smart had missed L.A.'s last nine games with…

JJ Redick Knows Everyone Wants To Play Injury-Riddled Lakers In Playoffs

The NBA playoffs kick off on April 18 and the Los Angeles Lakers are unfortunately limping to the finish line from a health perspective. Head coach JJ Redick is doing everything he can to galvanize his team with Luka Doncic…

Lakers Highlights: LeBron James Continues Stellar Play In Win Over Suns

After losing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to injury, the Los Angeles Lakers struggled to find their footing, dropping three straight games. They are seemingly re-finding their form just before the start of the playoffs, however, picking up back-to-back…

This Day In Lakers History: Lamar Odom Drops Triple-Double As L.A. Pushes Toward Playoffs

Lamar Odom was truly one of the most unique players to ever play in the NBA. Nearly seven-feet tall, Odom had the...

Recap: Lakers Beat Suns & Clinch Home-Court Advantage In First Round Of Playoffs

After picking up a road win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and hosted the Phoenix Suns in the second night of a back-to-back in their penultimate regular season game. Both teams were…

Lakers Injury Report: Marcus Smart, LeBron James & Luke Kennard Available, Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James (left foot injury management), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Luke Kennard (left finger injury management) are available for Friday night's contest against the Phoenix Suns, while Jaxson Hayes (left foot injury…

LeBron James Willing To Do ‘Everything’ To Help Lakers Overcome Injuries

The Los Angeles Lakers were finally able to pick up a win since losing leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to injury. The Lakers took down the Golden State Warriors in emphatic fashion on the road and to no…