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The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned rookie Bronny James to the South Bay Lakers, their G League affiliate, and sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania that he is expected to debut for the team Saturday against Salt Lake City. The 20-year-old has played no more than five minutes in a single game with the Lakers so […]
Former Orlando Magic guard DJ Augustin announced his retirement from the NBA on Sunday after 14 seasons. The 5-foot-11 Augustin, who turns 37 on Nov. 10, posted his heartfelt farewell message on Instagram: “Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the game I’ve loved for so long. Basketball has been more than a sport, it […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are declining the third-year rookie option on guard Jalen Hood-Schifino worth $4 million for next season, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. Los Angeles Lakers declined the third-year rookie option of Jalen Hood-Schifino to create roster flexibility According to Charania’s report, the move will make Hood-Schifino an unrestricted free agent […]
Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko has been medically cleared to play by the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Koloko, 24, is expected to begin practicing with the Lakers and will ramp up to play for the first time since a blood clot issue threatened his career last year. He […]
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick sat down with NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal on his “The Big Podcast with Shaq” on Sunday to discuss Redick’s coaching style and why both despise the LeBron James GOAT debate. Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said what makes LeBron James great is his longevity […]
Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe of ESPN’s “First Take” got into a heated debate over whether or not LeBron James is capable of leading the Los Angeles Lakers to another NBA championship. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith doubts LeBron James will win one more championship with the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday’s 131-127 win over the […]
Anthony Davis became just the third Los Angeles Lakers player to record back-to-back games with at least 35 points to open an NBA season, joining Jerry West (1969-70) and Elgin Baylor (1962-63). In the Lakers’ 110-103 season-opener victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, Davis posted 36 points on 11-of-23 (47.8%) shooting from the […]
NBA rookie guard Bronny James scored a preseason-high 17 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 132-74 blowout loss against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Bronny, the eldest son of LeBron James who was picked No. 55 in the draft by the Lakers, started against the Warriors and put up 17 points on 7-of-17 […]
LeBron James will sit out the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason finale on Friday at Golden State, giving the 19-time All-Star a week’s rest between games heading into the regular-season opener Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James, who turns 40 on Dec. 30, was held out of the Lakers’ exhibition game Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. […]
With the Los Angeles Lakers set to open their 2024-25 season next Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team is reportedly exploring options to add depth at center to the roster, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Lakers Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka has yet to find a deal he likes. […]
