Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Getting ‘Legs Underneath’ Him

Summer League couldn't have gone any poorer for Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht as he largely struggled shooting the basketball. The Lakers and the fans were certainly hoping to see more from Knecht as most second-year players take a…

Jake LaRavia: Lakers Focused On Getting Better 1% Better Each Day

Jake LaRavia is one of the newcomers to the Los Angeles Lakers this year, having signed with them in free agency on a two-year contract. LaRavia wasn't necessarily on the radar for Lakers fans in free agency as there was…

Recap: Shorthanded Lakers Lose To Warriors In Road Preseason Game

After dropping their preseason opener against the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Sunday night as they hit the road to take on the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. As was the case in…

Austin Reaves, LeBron James & Luka Doncic Among Lakers Players Ruled Out Of Preseason Game Vs. Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick announced that Austin Reaves is out in Sunday night's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. He joins Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Maxi Kleber and Adou Thiero on…

Bronny James Felt More Comfortable In Lakers Preseason Opener Despite Poor Shooting Night

Last season was filled with outside noise due to the Los Angeles Lakers deciding to draft Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, in the second round. Given who his father is, unrealistic expectations were placed on Bronny when he…

Austin Reaves: Lakers Need To Find Ways To Get Deandre Ayton Involved Offensively

In Friday's preseason opener, the Los Angeles Lakers encountered plenty of struggles on both sides of the floor. That was particularly the case for new center Deandre Ayton, who did not find a flow offensively and only got two shot…

Lakers Media Day: Jarred Vanderbilt Discusses Goals For 2025-26 Season

Jarred Vanderbilt has not been able to be exactly who the Los Angeles Lakers hoped he'd be when they traded for him at the 2022-23 trade deadline. Some of that is due to struggles on the offensive end, but much…

Lakers Media Day: Marcus Smart Doesn’t Care If He Starts Or Comes Off Bench

The Los Angeles Lakers were open about their desire to improve their perimeter defense in the offseason and signing former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart is intended to help with that. Injuries have hampered the veteran over the…

Lakers Media Day: Adou Thiero Willing To Play In G League

An enticing prospect coming into this season for the Los Angeles Lakers is Adou Thiero. L.A. traded up twice in the second round to draft him at No. 36, meaning the front office was bought in on Thiero's talent. When…

Christian Koloko Discusses Why He Returned To Lakers On Another Two-Way Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers have been pretty good at utilizing their two-way contracts and developing players into contributors at the NBA level. Last year, one of their more intriguing pickups was center Christian Koloko, who was returning to the NBA…