Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Suffered Full Dislocation In Right Pinky Finger

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt left Game 1 of their second round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter with a right finger injury. Vanderbilt's right hand got caught on the backboard as he tried to…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Named 2008 NBA MVP

Following the 2003-04 season, the Los Angeles Lakers traded away Shaquille O'Neal, handing the keys to the franchise to young...

This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Sets Multiple Records In Sending NBA Finals To Game 7

The 1970 Los Angeles Lakers were a team that was ready to bring the city of L.A. their first NBA Championship. Led...

Recap: Lakers Run Out Of Gas & Fall To Thunder In Game 1

After upsetting the Houston Rockets in the first round, the Los Angeles Lakers look to do so again in the second round, although they are facing a much tougher test in the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers went…

Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Ruled Out Of Game 1 Vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward Jarred Vanderbilt was ruled out of Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right finger injury. Vanderbilt injured his finger when he went up for a block attempt on a…

LeBron James Discusses Lakers’ Approach To Thunder Series

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is preparing for what might be his toughest battle since the 2020 NBA Championship run, and that is the Western Conference Semifinals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are the best team…

JJ Redick Focused On ‘Limiting’ Thunder Scoring Runs

The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder will face off in the Western Conference Semifinals, with Game 1 taking place Tuesday evening. The Lakers are massive underdogs, as head coach JJ Redick is still without Luka Doncic, the Thunder…

LeBron James Surprised To Still Be Leading Lakers In 2026

The saying goes that Father Time is undefeated. But Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James may be the first NBA player to truly give that phrase a run for its money. James is 41 years old and in his league-record…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Not Taking LeBron James & Lakers Lightly

LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a first-round series win over the Houston Rockets. While that was impressive given how big of underdogs they were, they now face a much tougher test in the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder.…

Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Believes Marcus Smart Is ‘True Leader’

The two most important additions for the Los Angeles Lakers last summer were starting center Deandre Ayton and former Defensive Player of the Year guard Marcus Smart. Both came to the Lakers on discount deals after being bought out by…