Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers News: Luke Walton Praises Jordan Clarkson’s Strong Play

The Los Angeles Lakers selected guard Jordan Clarkson with the 46th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft after purchasing the pick from the Washington Wizards for $1.8 million. The move proved to be fortuitous, as Clarkson has far exceeded expectations…

Trevor Lane

Game Recap: Lakers Give Up Lead Late, Lose To Denver Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers played their second preseason game Friday night at Staples Center when they hosted the Denver Nuggets...

Daniel Starkand

Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Denver Nuggets Preseason Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets in their second preseason game, hoping to start a winning streak after defeating the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday...

Trevor Lane

Lakers Vs. Nuggets Preview: Young Core Attempts To Battle Nerves Second Time Around

During their preseason debut, the Los Angeles Lakers mustered an impressive fourth quarter comeback victory in Luke Walton's coaching debut.

Eric Avakian

Anthony Davis Credits Kobe Bryant For Helping Him Get Out Of His ‘Comfort Zone’

Kobe Bryant was never a player that would shy away from telling teammates what they needed to hear. Bryant was comfortable making others uncomfortable if he knew it would ultimately make the Los Angeles Lakers a better team...

Ryan Ward

NBA Posts Video Of Lakers Guard D’Angelo Russell’s Leadership Skills

Los Angeles Lakers sophomore guard D'Angelo Russell knows that the team is looking to him to lead. In the wake of Kobe Bryant's retirement, someone has to step up and fill the void, and most believe that Russell is the…

Trevor Lane

Brian Shaw Opens Up About Being Passed Over For Lakers Coaching Job In 2011

Back in 2011, Phil Jackson's coaching career in the NBA came to an end. The iconic coach stepped away after having guided the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers to a total of 11 NBA titles...

Ryan Ward

Lakers Rumors: Yi Jianlian A Lock To Make Final Roster?

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Chinese star Yi Jianlian this summer to an interesting contract that incrementally increases based on games played, and could be worth as much as $8 million on the top end...

Trevor Lane

Luol Deng ‘Doubtful’ For Lakers Second Preseason Game vs. Nuggets

In need of some veteran leadership to supplement the large amount of young potential on the roster, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Luol Deng to a four year, $72 million contract this offseason.

Corey Hansford

Lakers’ Larry Nance Jr. Isn’t Worried About Starting, Just Wants To Dunk On Ivica Zubac

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Larry Nance Jr. has been displaying an improved game since the end of last season, with the ability to push the ball in transition and extended range out to the three-point line.

Trevor Lane