Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

Alex Caruso: LeBron James Still ‘Very Capable’ Of Being Best Player

There have been a handful of role players throughout his illustrious career that LeBron James has just seemed to click with on another level. When it comes to his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, there is no one who…

Marcus Smart Takes Responsibility For Lakers’ Offensive Struggles

Coming into the series, it was believed that the Los Angeles Lakers, without superstar Luka Doncic, would struggle to score against the Oklahoma City Thunder's defense. The Thunder are considered to be one of, if not the best defense in…

Lakers Injury Report: Jarred Vanderbilt Out, Luke Kennard Available For Game 2 Vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers have another opportunity to steal a game on the road as they head into Game 2 of their second round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even at full strength the Lakers need everyone locked…

Chet Holmgren Never Imagined He’d Be Facing LeBron James In Playoffs

Game 1 of the second-round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder went the way of the defending champions. Despite LeBron James leading all scorers with 27 points, Thunder big man Chet Holmgren stepped up in a…

This Day In Lakers History: Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West Bring First NBA Championship To Los Angeles

For years and years in the 1960s, the Los Angeles Lakers would come up just short in winning an NBA championship...

Lakers Injury Report: Luke Kennard And Jarred Vanderbilt Possibly Missing Game 2 Vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers are trailing in a series for the first time in the playoffs this year and now face the prospect of being more shorthanded than already expected for Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Luka Doncic…

Luka Doncic Has Begun Running But Still Not Cleared For Full Contact

The Los Angeles Lakers have unfortunately been without superstar Luka Doncic this postseason after he suffered a left hamstring strain at the end of the regular season. The hope was that Doncic would be back at some point during the…

LeBron James Defends Austin Reaves After Rough Game 1 Vs. Thunder

Despite being massive underdogs, the Los Angeles Lakers remained competitive for much of the night with the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. LeBron James was outstanding, but Austin Reaves struggled mightily, finishing with just…

Marcus Smart Remains Confident Despite Lakers’ Game 1 Loss To Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers are massive underdogs in their second-round playoff series against the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder, and that played out in Game 1 of the series in an 18-point loss. The contest wasn't a complete blowout,…

Luka Doncic’s MRI Results Don’t Line Up Well With Lakers’ Playoff Hopes

Going into the postseason the hope was that the Los Angeles Lakers would be able to extend their run long enough so Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves could return from their respective injuries. Reaves made his way back from a…