Tag: Rich Paul

Rich Paul Feels Lakers Roster Wasn’t Close To Being Championship-Caliber

Going into the postseason, there was a lot of optimism surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers' chances to make a deep run. With how strong they ended the season behind the trio of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, many…

Lakers News: Rich Paul Defends JJ Redick’s Decision To Make No Substitutions In Second Half Of Game 4

As the Los Angeles Lakers begin a long summer, their elimination to the Minnesota Timberwolves was particularly frustrating as self-inflicted wounds led to their demise. JJ Redick, who had been great all season, showcased that he was a rookie head…

Lakers News: Rich Paul Believes Next Face Of NBA Will Be A ‘Community’

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James kickstarted dialogue throughout the basketball world recently when he spoke about players not wanting to be the face of the NBA because of the perceived negativity from some who cover the game. Many have…

Lakers News: Rich Paul Believes Austin Reaves Is X-Factor In Timberwolves Series

When JJ Redick took the job to become the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach, he immediately made it a point to say he would empower Austin Reaves to handle more offensive responsibility during the 2024-25 season. Reaves was coming off…

Rich Paul: Lakers’ LeBron James Has ‘Moved On’ From Stephen A. Smith Drama

LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith have been in an ongoing feud for the last week or so, stemming from comments the ESPN host made about Bronny James and LeBron as a father. James approached Smith during a Los Angeles…

Lakers News: Rich Paul Won’t Put Timetable On LeBron James’ Groin Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers were rolling until Saturday night when they not only lost to the Boston Celtics, but they also lost LeBron James to injury. James strained his groin midway through the fourth quarter and was not able to…

Lakers News: Rich Paul Glad He Didn’t Know About Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis Trade Beforehand

The Los Angeles Lakers made one of the biggest trades in NBA history this deadline, and did so completely behind closed doors. With absolutely no rumors leaking, general manager Rob Pelinka swapped Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round…

Lakers Rumors: Franchise Appreciative Of Professionalism From LeBron James & Rich Paul

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks shocked the basketball world when news came down that a blockbuster trade had been agreed upon sending Luka Doncic to L.A. with Anthony Davis heading to Dallas. What was equally as surprising as…

Rich Paul: Bronny James Made Unilateral Decision To Enter 2024 NBA Draft

There has never been a more famous or more criticized second-round pick in league history than the Los Angeles Lakers selecting...

Lakers Rumors: Rich Paul Was ‘Adamantly Opposed’ To LeBron James Being Traded To Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are two storied franchises currently in similar predicaments...