Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

Rockets’ Amen Thompson Studied LeBron James & Rajon Rondo To Become Better Point Guard

With Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James being in the latter stages of his career, he is used to competing against players who grew up watching him. This is a nod to James' longevity, playing in his 23rd season and…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Open Up About Growing Friendship

The biggest reason for the Los Angeles Lakers' success this season has been their backcourt, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, quickly building chemistry on and off the court. Doncic and Reaves are both playing at an All-Star level, the latter…

Lakers News: Jake LaRavia Excited To Play In First Christmas Day Game

Not much was known about Jake LaRavia when the Los Angeles Lakers signed him to a two-year contract in free agency this past summer. But as this season has progressed, he has become one of the more reliable role players…

Lakers News: Kevin Durant Believes LeBron James Is Still Improving

Whether Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the greatest player in NBA history remains a major debate. But one thing that can not be argued is that no player has ever remained as good as James has, this late…

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic Unveiling New Signature Shoe With Expected Return On Christmas

The Los Angeles Lakers are just 4-5 since having their seven-game winning streak snapped, and their two most recent losses came without Luka Doncic on the floor. Doncic started against the Los Angeles Clippers on Dec. 20 but played just…

This Day In Lakers History: ‘Staples Center’ Name Changed To ‘Crypto.com Arena’

Twenty-two years of Los Angeles Lakers history played inside the Staples Center was cemented on Dec. 23, 2021...

This Day In Lakers History: Phil Jackson Becomes Fastest Coach To Win 1,000 Games

When it comes to great Los Angeles Lakers coaches, the two who are always brought up first are Phil Jackson and...

Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic & Jaxson Hayes Questionable, Rui Hachimura Probable On Christmas Day Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for their Christmas Day matchup with the Houston Rockets and Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion) and Jaxson Hayes (left ankle soreness) are questionable while Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) is probable…

Marcus Smart: Lakers Need To Fix Defense Before It’s Too Late

The defensive issues for the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be getting worse as this season goes on. After Tuesday night's blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns, the Lakers are 4-5 in their last nine games. In those five losses,…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves ‘Felt Good’ In Return Despite Minutes Restriction

Austin Reaves missed three games due to a calf strain but made his return in the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Phoenix Suns. Although the Lakers were blown out, Reaves looked good physically as he had his normal speed…