Tag: Los Angeles Lakers
Kyrie Irving has been a polarizing figure this off-season. The Brooklyn Nets point guard has made several puzzling comments and re-signed with the Nets for at least the coming year. However, Stephen A. Smith predicts that a change of scenery for Kyrie is in the cards sooner rather than later. The Brooklyn Nets have had […]
Despite combining for 44 points, LeBron James and Anthony Davis were unable to steer the Los Angeles Lakers to victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves amid controversy surrounding Russell Westbrook. Westbrook, who is coming off one of the poorest seasons of his 13-year NBA career, was wrapped up in controversy after refusing to join the team […]
Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis played center last season for the first time since his 2018-19 season with the New Orleans Pelicans. He was unsure of the change under then-head coach Frank Vogel. Now, the eight-time All-Star is more confident to play either position under Darvin Ham. “I trust Coach’s decision,” explained Davis when […]
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Nate Pierre-Louis to an Exhibit 10 contract. This is a nonguaranteed deal. Of course, this move was made one day after the team waived Bryce Hamilton. Other players inked to Exhibit 10 deals with Los Angeles include guard Shaquille Harrison and center Jay Huff. Not to mention, forward […]
Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, has signed an NIL deal with Nike. The young star plays for Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California. He recently celebrated his 18th birthday. Bronny is also one of five athletes to sign a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Nike on Monday. Caitlin […]
The Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, and Miami Heat are potential trade partners for Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba. About to enter his fifth season, Bamba was selected sixth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. One of our investigative reporters here at Basketball Insiders managed to interview an Eastern Conference executive, who chose to remain […]
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James added his two cents on top 2023 NBA Draft prospect Victor Wembanyama. When asked about the young star’s impact on the game, the four-time MVP provided his honest take. “Uh, what do I think about him? I probably think the same as what everybody else thinks,” explained the 18-time […]
Los Angeles Lakers guards Patrick Beverley and Austin Reaves will start tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Tonight’s matchup is the Lakers’ third preseason game on their schedule. As a starter, in Los Angeles’ 119-115 loss versus the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Reaves amassed 6 points, 7 boards, 9 assists, […]
The Los Angeles Lakers key decision makers have seriously considered a blockbuster trade including Russell Westbrook, according to a report. Westbrook, 33, is a former MVP and nine-time NBA All-Star alongside nine All-NBA honors, but has been a shadow of the player he once was since teaming up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis in […]
This month’s Lakers-Warriors season opener on Oct. 18 is the second most expensive NBA regular season game of all time. Per TickPick, the average purchase price is $897 at Chase Center. The Warriors will also unveil their seventh championship banner during the pregame ceremony. They won their fourth title in eight years against the Boston […]
