Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

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.

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...

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…

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...

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...

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.

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.

Lakers Practice: Jordan Clarkson’s Thoughts On Coming Off The Bench

One of the bigger surprises of the Los Angeles Lakers preseason opener (a win against the Sacramento Kings) was Jordan Clarkson coming off the bench, in favor of Lou Williams in the starting unit, alongside D'Angelo Russell, Luol Deng, Julius…

Timofey Mozgov Has ‘Special Play’ That Will Let Him Shoot Threes For Lakers

The Lakers made Timofey Mozgov one of their prime targets during free agency this past summer, reaching a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers big man just minutes after the opening bell...

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Describes Preseason Performance As ‘Average’

The Los Angeles Lakers had a solid performance in their 103-84 preseason opening victory over the Sacramento Kings...