Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

Pau Gasol: Kobe Bryant Is ‘Mature Enough To Accept’ Role Change With Lakers

No player in the NBA today is closer to or understands Kobe Bryant better than Pau Gasol. The two future Hall of Famers created a lasting bond during their seven seasons together with the Los Angeles Lakers, and that relationship…

Ryan Ward

Lakers News: Byron Scott Addresses ‘Tired Legs’ During Preseason

After numerous years, the 2015-16 Los Angeles Lakers made their return to Hawaii for training camp. In the past week, numerous players have talked about how challenging head coach Byron Scott's training camps are. Following the loss to the Utah…

Dan Duangdao

Kobe Bryant On D’Angelo Russell: ‘His Vision Is Astronomical’

The Los Angeles Lakers first preseason game is now in the books and although the Lakers failed to get the win over the Utah Jazz, there were some positive takeaways. One of those was the play of second overall pick…

Corey Hansford

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