Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

JJ Redick: Lakers Have To Be Better Finding Deandre Ayton In Pocket Offensively

Deandre Ayton didn't get off to the strongest start in the Los Angeles Lakers' first two preseason games, but in their most recent contest the center gave a nice glimpse of what he is capable of on both sides of…

Lakers Preseason: Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Jarred Vanderbilt & Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Gabe Vincent, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaxson Hayes have been ruled out of Tuesday night's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. There were no injuries given for any of the players, so it's…

Lakers Media Day: Jake LaRavia Looking Forward To Learning From LeBron James

New Los Angeles Lakers wing Jake LaRavia has a lot of potential as a two-way player in the league with his ability to defend and knock down shots. The hope is that he will be able to carve out a…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic & Marcus Smart To Make Preseason Debuts Vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers are halfway through their preseason slate having played three of six games and to this point, Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart have not yet suited up. Doncic is not injured but after playing for Slovenia in…

Deandre Ayton Taking Pride In Being Lakers’ Starting Center & Anchor Of Defense

Deandre Ayton got to play in front of the Crypto.com Arena crowd as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time on Sunday night and flashed what he was capable of. In the Lakers' 126-116 win over…

JJ Redick: Dalton Knecht Has Been Best Offensive Player In Lakers Practices But Ceiling Will Depend On Defensive Improvement

With some key players out, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick gave second-year guard Dalton Knecht a start in Sunday night's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. Knecht struggled in Summer League and didn't look much better in…

Austin Reaves Speaks To Deandre Ayton’s Importance To Lakers Roster

While Luka Doncic and LeBron James have yet to suit up this preseason, and the latter won't at all, the other Los Angeles Lakers players have gotten the opportunity to build chemistry together. That includes Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton,…

Lakers Injury Update: Chris Mañon Unlikely To Play In Preseason Due To Ankle Sprain

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without some key players during the preseason, although that is going to change with Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart expected to make their debuts on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns. With only three…

Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves ‘Good’ After Leaving Game Against Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their first win of the preseason on Sunday night against the Golden State Warriors with guard Austin Reaves leading the way. Reaves played 23 minutes and led the Lakers with 21 points to go…

Lakers News: LeBron James Wouldn’t Be Surprised If Dennis Schroder Makes Hall Of Fame

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had a ton of teammates throughout his NBA career. Some were fellow superstars while others that he built a connection with were role players and one of the better ones in his time…