Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

D’Angelo Russell On Bone Bruise In Foot: ‘Didn’t Bother Me At All’

The Los Angeles Lakers got their preseason underway on Sunday night with rookie point guard D'Angelo Russell making his debut playing alongside Kobe Bryant and company. Russell recently suffered a foot injury during training camp that was a concern and…

Ryan Ward

Lakers Nation Debate: Who To Watch In First 2015-16 Preseason Game

Topic: We wonder which player will you be watching most closely in the Los Angeles Lakers first preseason game on Sunday against the Utah Jazz? Context: The Los Angeles Lakers are set to open their preseason on Sunday against the…

Corey Hansford

Kobe Bryant ‘Definitely Playing’ In 2015-16 Lakers Preseason Opener

The Los Angeles Lakers have been very careful with the workload they have given Kobe Bryant in training camp this season. Entering his 20th season, the Lakers want Kobe to be able to last the entire season. He's also coming…

Corey Hansford

Byron Scott On D’Angelo Russell: ‘A Lot More Ups This Year Than Downs’

Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, there are high expectations for D'Angelo Russell after being selected second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. While Russell struggled during the team's Summer League, it was recently revealed he played through knee and…

Dan Duangdao

Lakers Nation Roundtable: Will Julius Randle Or D’Angelo Russell Have Better ‘Rookie’ Year?

Coming into the 2015-16 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have a very promising young core of players and if the team plans on making some noise in the Western Conference, it will be because of the play of Jordan…

Corey Hansford

Kevin Durant Addresses Lakers Rumors In 2016 NBA Free Agency

Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, Kevin Durant returns to the Oklahoma City Thunder after suffering a season-ending injury. While Durant's focus will be on winning a championship, he will be surrounded with questions regarding his upcoming free agency. During…

Dan Duangdao

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Suffers Bone Bruise In Foot

The last two seasons have been filled with injuries for the Los Angeles Lakers. The team has continually been decimated as each of their important players including Kobe Bryant and Julius Randle went down for significant chunks of time. Coming…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Nick Young Resents ‘Getting Caught Up In All The Drama’ Last Season

Nick Young came under fire last season for taking the 'Swaggy P' persona a little too far and not producing results on the basketball floor. Head coach Byron Scott quickly became tired of Young's act on and off the court…

Ryan Ward

Kobe Bryant On D’Angelo Russell: ‘He Has My Trust Already’

When the Los Angeles Lakers selected D'Angelo Russell with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, many looked at him as the possible heir apparent to Kobe Bryant. The coaches and front office believe he has superstar potential…

Corey Hansford

Lakers Nation: Top Teams To Beat

Originally Published March 12, 2010 America loves winners—except when it comes to sports. America loathes teams that preside over their sports like overlords. The Lakers, due to their history and prestige, are despised from sea to shining sea in America.…

DJ Byrnes