Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Trade Rumors: Why Nets Preferred Lakers’ Offer For Dorian Finney-Smith Over Grizzlies’

Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers front office pulled off a big trade over the weekend, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets for D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks. Before the Lakers swooped…

Corey Hansford

Lakers End 2024 As Third-Most Valuable NBA Franchise Behind Warriors & Knicks

Despite the past few years being rough, the Los Angeles Lakers remain one of the most popular teams in the NBA during the 2024-25 season. The Lakers are currently in the mix for the postseason, though the Western Conference is…

Matt Peralta

Trail Blazers Vs. Lakers Preview: Anthony Davis & Gabe Vincent Out In First Game Of 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers ended 2024 with a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, they look to bounce back and start 2025 with a victory as they host the Portland Trail Blazers. The two teams met just under a month…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Shake Milton Details Difference Between JJ Redick As Teammate & Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed new guard Shake Milton on to the roster after a trade with the Brooklyn Nets. Milton has had the makings of a journeyman career in his first seven seasons, as the Lakers already represent his…

Ron Gutterman

NBA Fantasy Basketball Guide: Betr Picks For Trail Blazers Vs. Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers closed out 2024 with a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and now look to start off the new year with a bounce-back win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Thursday is the second game for new Lakers…

Staff Writer

Lakers News: Anthony Davis Discusses Debuts Of Dorian Finney-Smith & Shake Milton

The Los Angeles Lakers have one game under their belts with the newest acquisitions, Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. L.A. landed the duo from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade prior to the new year, and they debuted against the…

Ron Gutterman

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Drops 40 Points On Jazz In Playoff Rematch

The career of Kobe Bryant was filled with unforgettable performances and high-scoring games galore...

Staff Writer

Lakers News: Anthony Davis Explains What Makes Cavaliers So Tough

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing well lately but they took a step back on Tuesday night when they were beaten at home by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers didn't even play bad, but to beat Cleveland, who owns…

Daniel Starkand

Dorian Finney-Smith Working To Learn Lakers’ Plays

The newly-acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton made their Los Angeles Lakers debuts on Tuesday night, although it came in a losing effort against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers acquired Finney-Smith to bring some toughness on the wing and he…

Daniel Starkand

Austin Reaves Discusses Excitement For New Role With Lakers

With the Los Angeles Lakers trading D'Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, more ball-handling, playmaking and scoring responsibilities have been placed on Austin Reaves. He responded in a big way on Tuesday night in a losing effort to the Cleveland…

Daniel Starkand