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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have played three preseason games to date, with two more to go, and they have yet to see their new big man Walker Kessler in game action due to injury. Kessler was ruled out of the team’s first preseason game with what was listed as a finger injury, […] The post JJ Redick non-committal on Walker Kessler’s status for next preseason game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Packers and the Bears, Brady versus Manning, the Lakers and the Celtics… and the Wisconsin Badgers versus the Ohio State Buckeyes in women’s hockey. Put it up on the mantle against all the other great rivalries, it’s the cream of the crop when it comes to women’s hockey, and this weekend pits the top-ranked […]
A former player recalls Kobe Bryant arranging Lakers team parties then leaving early.
The Los Angeles Lakers could really use Goga Bitadze on their roster, but he reportedly insulted Luka Doncic's family during an on-court scuffle.
Not long ago, during LeBron James’ playoff runs with the Lakers, Stephen A. Smith said a fifth championship would at least “warrant a discussion” in the GOAT debate. That door appears to have closed for good. With James now in Philadelphia and 76ers hype in full swing, Smith preemptively shut down the conversation before a […] The post NBA Round-Up: Stephen A. Smith’s LeBron Statement, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Own Media Company & More appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Lakers made a pair of roster moves Friday, waiving William Kyle III and signing Rafael Castro. Castro received an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The 23-year-old big man had signed a two-way contract with Houston in late August before the Rockets waived him earlier this month. Castro went undrafted in […] The post Lakers make pair of roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Los Angeles Lakers have shown promise this preseason, but this roster won’t be at its best until Walker Kessler returns.
The Golden State Warriors recently got their preseason underway as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign. Fans aren’t exactly brimming with enthusiasm amid reports about Kristaps Porzingis’ failing health and visual evidence of Draymond Green arriving at training camp out of shape. Still, that criticism isn’t stopping Green himself from weighing in on other […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green reacts to LeBron James flying from New York to Philadelphia appeared first on ClutchPoint...
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young opened up about what he thinks about Bam Adebayo 's 83-point game last season on the Club Shay Shay podcast . Young threw shade at Bam's record, stating that Kobe Bryant's record shouldn't have been touched, specifically calling out Adebayo for doing so. "He should've stopped. I didn't think nobody would break that. Not Bam. The way he did it too," Young said. "Some stuff you just gotta leave for certain people. I think it's because it's Bam. His name...
First impressions are important. Whether it’s your appearance during a job interview, how your jokes land on a blind date or the execution of an offensive set in a team’s preseason game, a lot could be garnered from that first blink. That said, it’s also easy to get too lost in the noise of small […]
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia has responded to criticism in the most productive way: By putting in the work to improve.
The Los Angeles Lakers need to see Bronny James find a way to consistently beat defenses as a scoring threat.
Former Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko has been cut from his new team as the NBA continues preparations for the new season. According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype , the New Orleans Pelicans have waived Christian Koloko after two preseason games. Koloko appeared in one preseason game with the Pelicans on Thursday against the Miami Heat. In 4 minutes of action, he grabbed 2 rebounds and made 2 blocks in the team's 118-110 loss. Koloko signed a one-year deal with the Peli...
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James makes a comment that proves LeBron James won't overstep on the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jaylen Brown thought it was 'f--ked up' for Anthony Edwards to make fun of him and LeBron James in his Adidas commercial.
Walker Kessler claimed there is nothing to worry about regarding his finger complication amid anticipation for his Los Angeles Lakers debut. The new Lakers center addressed his current injury in an interview during ESPN's broadcast of LA's 114-110 preseason home win against the Sacramento Kings. "Finger’s good. Finger’s good," Kessler said. "Just kind of going through all the protocols right now. Talking to the coaches, the training staff. "Feeling good." //www.youtube.com/em...
Some players sign a deal with a new team in free agency and start immediately envisioning how they will fit in with their new teammates. Others black out and start celebrating in a diner parking lot while listening to Snoop Dogg. We’ll let you guess which one Sandro Mamukelashvili did. On Thursday, Mamu had a […]
Jaylen Brown claps back at Anthony Edwards after jabbing him and LeBron James in his past Adidas advertisement. Rewatching the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar's ad with V.J. Edgecombe during his Twitch livestream, Brown delivered a savage response to Edwards. “Adidas doing anything for my boy. You need to give my boy some condoms!” https://x.com/BrickCenter_/status/2108709912549491120?s=20 Jaylen Brown retaliates against Anthony Edwards' Adidas diss Last month, Anthony Edwards not...
Jaylen Brown is unimpressed by the apparent jabs Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards took toward him and his Philadelphia 76ers teammate LeBron James as part of an ad campaign with adidas.
Analyzing Lakers' latest roster move and what it means for the upcoming season.
The Lakers announced Friday that they have waived William Kyle III in order to sign Rafael Castro (Twitter link Khobi Price of The California Post). It’s an Exhibit 10 deal for Castro, tweets Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Castro signed a two-way contract with Houston in late August, but the Rockets waived him eight days ago. […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are adding a promising young defensive standout to their roster ahead of the new NBA season. In a press release, the Lakers announced they have signed Rafael Castro and waived William Kyle III. Castro joins training camp on an Exhibit 10 deal. https://x.com/DStarkand/status/2108694456459485298?s=20 Lakers sign Rafael Castro Rafael Castro is joining the Los Angeles Lakers after being with the Houston Rockets on a two-way deal earlier this offseason. Castro, who went undra...
The New York Knicks followed up their 2026 NBA title by leapfrogging the Los Angeles Lakers in Sportico's annual list of the most valuable NBA franchises.
Tim Legler spoke about Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and how high he is on Quentin Grimes. With good reason.
The Los Angeles Lakers could move on from Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt, according to franchise legend Robert Horry, who believes the two players could be packaged in a trade for a guard. Speaking on the Big Shot Bob Podcast, Horry questioned how the team’s offseason additions would affect both players’ roles. “I hate to […] The post “He’s Clueless”: Lakers Legend Delivers Bad News to 2 Players in Unfiltered Take on Final Roster Spot appeared first on EssentiallySports .