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Adou Thiero turned his promise into production against Thunder in Summer League
LAS VEGAS — The Lakers easily beat the Thunder 96-84 in Summer League play and Adou Thiero was a big reason why. He was flying all over the Thomas & Mack Center and looked the way a second-year player should, as though he has no business competing against this level of talent. Thiero ended the night […]
Lakers vs. Mavericks Summer League Preview: LA remains hot
After a dominant start in the Las Vegas Summer League, the Lakers are back at it on Saturday as they take on the Dallas Mavericks. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks When: 7 p.m. PT, July 11 Where: Thomas & Mack Center Watch: ESPN Exactly a week ago, this Lakers team was blown out […]
Lakers dominate Thunder in Summer League play
The Lakers began Las Vegas Summer League with a 96-84 win over the Thunder and looked good doing so. Cameron Carr was getting it done on both ends and appeared too good for this level of play. Adou Thiero had some mesmerizing dunks, and with some great defensive plays from Chris Mañon, that’s how the […]
Sparks cruise to victory over Sky
The Sparks earned their second straight win, beating the Chicago Sky 102-87 on Friday night. Los Angeles has slowly been gaining momentum, with Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink still out. All five starters were in double figures for Los Angeles. They shot 51% from the field and 45% from beyond the arc. Dearica Hamby got […]
Austin Reaves joked with LeBron James that he ‘ruined’ his day after leaving Lakers
Throughout Austin Reaves’ career, LeBron James has been there every step of the way. LeBron was there to give guidance, encouragement and mentorship. We saw this on the court when LeBron would talk to Reaves, creating some iconic viral moments. At every opportunity, Reaves spoke about how he felt he owes a lot of his […]
What a Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade could look like for the Lakers
The Lakers’ interest in landing Jonathan Kuminga this offseason is one of the worst-kept secrets in the NBA. On Friday, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line provided additional context as to where things stand with that. “It’s believed that the Lakers hope to package their lone tradeable first-round pick swap left over in 2032 along […]
Lakers vs. Thunder Summer League Preview: Starting off against top competition
The Lakers will begin the second leg of their Summer League stint in Las Vegas against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. This will be the first game of a back-to-back as they take on the Dallas Mavericks the following day. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder When: 7 p.m. PT, […]
Walker Kessler is most exciting addition Lakers have made this offseason
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Well, the Lakers certainly took advantage of the optionality that they had prepared for this summer. None of […]
Lakers view remaining roster spots as ‘critical’ to team success
While most fans focus on projected starting lineups and ponder whether their stars are good enough, teams have to think about everything from top to bottom. That’s why the Lakers remain focused on finding the best players possible, even though their stars are in place and they’ve announced the signings of Quentin Grimes, Walker Kessler […]
Sparks snap losing streak with win over Fever
The Sparks ended their three-game losing streak by beating the Fever, 106-92 on Wednesday night. Los Angeles defeated Indiana despite playing without Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink, who remain out. Rae Burrell and Nneka Ogwumike stepped up big, combining for 46 points. Dearica Hamby had a hot start for LA with four points. Ariel Atkins […]
The Lakers have officially signed Walker Kessler, who may determine the success of the Luka Dončić era
Few positions in the history of the NBA have more prestige and history than the center position for the Los Angeles Lakers. Reading off the names of players who have anchored the paint in purple and gold is like listing off inner-circle Hall of Famers. Mikan. Kareem. Wilt. Shaq. AD. All have title-winning legacies with […]
Hawks willing to do sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga for first round pick swap
The Hawks may have declined Jonathan Kuminga’s team option, making him an unrestricted free agent, but they might still factor into his next destination. With Kuminga being a five-year player with a high upside, multiple teams, including the Lakers, are interested in the wing. The Lakers have reportedly offered him a two-year, $20 million deal, […]
Luka Dončić ‘pushed hard’ for Lakers to trade for Walker Kessler
LeBron James might be gone from the Lakers, but that doesn’t mean player empowerment is over in Los Angeles. Luka Dončić has had some things to say. He’s reportedly been in “constant communication” with Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka this summer and has made it known he wants an A-list center. The Lakers […]
How the Lakers can create cap space for Jonathan Kuminga or another free agent
After their free-agent spending spree, the Lakers are effectively out of spending power. They’re currently projected to be only $1.9 million below the cap before re-signing Austin Reaves, signing Collin Sexton with the room mid-level exception and signing Kevon Looney to a veteran-minimum deal. That’s not even enough for a minimum contract. That hasn’t stopped […]
The Lakers have officially signed Quentin Grimes, who will be vital offensively
For those concerned about the Lakers running it back, fear not. Last year, in the first three wins LA had over Houston in the opening round of the playoffs, they started LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard. If Rui Hachimura doesn’t return, that means the entire starting lineup is gone. […]
The Lakers have officially signed Sandro Mamukelashvili, who brings a new look to the team
While fans likely had some familiarity with most of the Lakers’ signings, Sandro Mamukelashvili is likely someone who fell through those cracks. More affectionately known as Mamu, the Georgian big man, who spent four seasons in Milwaukee and San Antonio to begin his career, had a breakout season with the Raptors where he received Sixth […]
Lakers’ contract offer to Jonathan Kuminga is two years, $20 million
This early into the NBA offseason, it’s unclear what the Lakers’ roster will look like at the start of the year. But it’s obvious the front office would like it to feature Jonathan Kuminga. The Lakers have a serious need for wings, and they’ve been linked to Kuminga since the Hawks declined his team option. […]
Lakers met with Jonathan Kuminga, offer not enough to entice him to sign
After making a flurry of signings early in free agency, the Lakers appear to be fully focused on Jonathan Kuminga as their next target. Since the Hawks declined his team option to make Kuminga an unrestricted free agent, the Lakers have been linked to the five-year wing. Now that Rui Hachimura has joined the Clippers, […]
Lakers sign Kevon Looney to one-year, veteran’s minimum deal
The Lakers have found their backup center. After trading away Deandre Ayton to the Wizards, LA has filled his spot in the rotation by agreeing to a one-year, $3.9 million deal with Kevon Looney. The contract is a veteran’s minimum and, for those tracking the Lakers’ proximity to the first apron, will only count for […]
How exciting are the new Lakers?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Lakers certainly aren’t running last year’s team back. LeBron James has told the Lakers goodbye, […]
Sparks routed by Storm in another blowout loss
A long break for the Sparks did nothing to stop their losing ways as they were routed by the Storm on Monday, 82-64. Eight days off did not provide LA any solutions to their recent woes. The Sparks led only briefly at the start of the game, then fell behind by as many as 26 […]
Lakers unlikely to sign DeMar DeRozan in free agency
One of the time-honored traditions of NBA free agency is finding some way to link the Lakers and DeMar DeRozan. No player has been connected more to the franchise without ever actually playing for them. Between trade rumors and repeated free agent pushes, DeRozan has flirted with joining the Lakers time and time again. It […]
Lakers earn win over Spurs in California Classic finale
The Lakers closed the California Classic with a narrow victory over the Spurs, 88-84. Adou Thiero was a late scratch while Cameron Carr only played in the first half. Chris Mañon stepped into the starting lineup in place of Thiero, who was out with a wrist injury. The young Lakers had a rough start to […]
Lakers vs Spurs California Classic preview: Get in the Carr
After a victory that ended with a game winner in double overtime on Sunday, the Lakers are back at it on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. This marks the finale of the California Class tournament for Los Angeles. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs When: 4:30 p.m. PT, July 6 […]
Luka Dončić wanted the Lakers to re-sign Rui Hachimura
While the Lakers have been certain to appease Luka Dončić this summer, it doesn’t appear they abided by his every wish. Luka and the Lakers appeared to be in lockstep on a number of ideas heading into the offseason. Luka wanted to continue playing with Austin and the Lakers reached an agreement on a four-year […]
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