Lakers Trade D’Angelo Russell To Nets For Shake Milton And Dorian Finney-Smith

D’Angelo Russell is heading back to Brooklyn this season, as the Lakers have traded the veteran in exchange for Shake Milton and Dorian Finney-Smith. Nets Trading For Russell  After another three years in Los Angeles, the Lakers have traded D’Aneglo Russell back to another team he has already played for during his career. Russell will […]

Oliver Taliku  •  30 Dec 2024
Lakers’ Austin Reaves has consistently been a dominant scorer for Team USA in the FIBA Basketball World Cup

Yesterday, Team USA and the Greek National team faced off in the group phase of the FIBA World Cup. These two opponents had previously met in an exhibition game. Greece gave their best effort, but still lost 109-81 to the Americans. That win means the United States is moving on to the second round. A […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Aug 2023
Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett challenged Lakers’ Anthony Davis to win MVP in the near future

After the 2018-19 season ended, the LA Lakers made a blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis. In his first season with the team, he helped them win an NBA title. Since then, Davis has struggled to stay healthy and consistently be on the court. He earned a three-year, $186 max extension from the Lakers this offseason. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Aug 2023
When veteran PG Russell Westbrook joined the Clippers, Ty Lue said the team finally had a ‘leader’

To start the 2022-23 season, Russell Westbrook was a member of the LA Lakers. He was moved to a bench role and then shipped off at the trade deadline to Utah. The Jazz bought out his contract and then he was picked up by the Clippers. Westbrook found success quickly with his new squad and […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Aug 2023
Lakers’ Jeanie Buss says an update on the Kobe Bryant statue will be given ‘when the time is right’

In 2020, Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, along with seven others, were tragically killed in a helicopter crash. It was a tragic loss for the Lakers family and the rest of the NBA. Since then, Bryant has been inducted into the Hall of Fame and his legacy lives on forever. He’s one of the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Aug 2023
Lakers: Reports say that Jaxson Hayes ‘can start and play a prominent role’ with LA in 2023-24

In 2019, Jaxson Hayes was selected 8th overall by the Hawks and played his first four seasons with the Pelicans. He topped out at (20.0) minutes per game for New Orleans and was never a full-time starter. When they decided to let him go this offseason, the Lakers were quick to sign Hayes. Ahead of […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Aug 2023
Lakers’ Gabe Vincent has a ‘legitimate chance’ to take the starting PG role from D’Angelo Russell this offseason

Most media members around the NBA would agree that the Lakers have made the best moves this offseason. They resigned Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and D’Angelo Russell. Additionally, they acquired former Miami PG Gabe Vincent via free agency. According to league sources, Vincent has a “legitimate chance” to take the starting PG role from Russell […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Jul 2023
Lakers’ head coach Darvin Ham thinks SG Austin Reaves ‘will be an All-Star at some point soon’

During the current offseason and free agency period, the Lakers have made multiple moves to improve their roster. They’ve signed a few free agents, but they’ve also retained their own talent for long-term deals. One fan-favorite coming back on a four-year, $54 million max contract is SG, Austin Reaves. His head coach Darvin Ham said […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Jul 2023
Lakers’ head coach Darvin Ham is ‘excited’ about Max Christie’s potential for the team in 2023-24

Free agency is a time when teams can take chances to improve their roster for the future. Another way for this to happen is through the draft and development of players. That is what the LA Lakers are hoping to do with some of their younger draft picks. During the 2K24 Summer League, Lakers’ head […]

Zach Wolpin  •  12 Jul 2023