Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James: Lakers Know What Thunder Are Capable Of

The Los Angeles Lakers were annihilated by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, losing 139-96 in a game where they never even looked to be in the same league as their opponent. Austin Reaves and LeBron James led the…

Austin Reaves Takes Blame For Lakers Struggling Against Thunder

From the moment the ball went up, things went downhill for the Los Angeles Lakers in their contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers trailed by 23 points after one quarter and 31 at halftime on their way to…

JJ Redick Identifies Biggest Factor In Lakers’ Blowout Loss To Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers, coming off a dominant March, had a chance to show they should be taken as serious contenders when they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder claimed the first two matchups in convincing fashion, so the…

How Luka Doncic Can Still Qualify For NBA Awards Despite Not Playing 65 Games

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic had been playing at an MVP level, but disaster struck in Thursday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic was forced out of the game due to a left hamstring injury, and an MRI…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Caps Off Historic Comeback With Buzzer-Beater Against Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers dynasty of the 2000s was one that featured the perfect team concept. With Shaquille O'Neal...

Luka Doncic MRI Results Reveal Grade 2 Left Hamstring Strain

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Luka Doncic will miss the remainder of the regular season after an MRI confirmed a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Doncic suffered the injury in the third quarter/a> of the Lakers' loss to the Oklahoma…

Austin Reaves Gets In Verbal Altercation With Thunder Fan Over Luka Doncic Injury

The bromance between Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves has been one of the most endearing stories of the Los Angeles Lakers' season. While they regularly talk trash and say they can't stand each other, it is clear the two are…

LeBron James’ Role Could Change Again Because Of Luka Doncic’s Injury

Thursday night's bout between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder was about a disastrous a game as possible for the purple and gold. Not only did they lose by 43 points, but Luka Doncic suffered what appeared to…

Lakers Injury News: Marcus Smart Potentially Nearing Return

Marcus Smart has been the heart and soul of the Los Angeles Lakers, constantly bringing the fire and competitive spirit on both ends of the floor. Smart has been a huge positive force on the Lakers as one of their…

JJ Redick Defends Decision To Play Luka Doncic After Apparent Hamstring Trouble

If the 43-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder wasn't bad enough, the Los Angeles Lakers are also on edge as superstar guard Luka Doncic went down in the second half with a left hamstring injury and did not return.…