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Bronny James was excited to prove he could play at a higher level this season
After a rookie season where Bronny James primarily rode the bench, his sophomore campaign was much more positive. He didn’t have any huge scoring nights, but he continued to develop as an on-ball initiator and a solid defender. Late into the regular season, when the Lakers’ backcourt was depleted with Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves […]
One Lakers fan’s guide to who root for in the playoffs
After both the Nuggets and the Celtics were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round, Lakers fans of the more petty variety could rejoice that their most recent and their most longstanding playoff rivals were no longer in contention to win the championship. Add in the Clippers and the Warriors not even escaping the […]
Adou Thiero anticipates playing in Summer League, excited to work on game after playoff experience
The moments Adou Thiero played for the Lakers were exciting and promising. As a young player with an incredible athletic burst, he had some of the best dunks of the year for the Lakers. The problem was that playing time was rare. Part of the reason for that was health-related. Thiero wasn’t able to play […]
Deandre Ayton was ‘honored’ to be coached by JJ Redick and his staff this season
The NBA, like most businesses, is people-based. Yes, having talented players is important, but plenty can hoop. What differentiates teams is their ability to maximize their rosters and bring out the best in their group. Lakers head coach JJ Redick has shown an ability to do that. He’s had back-to-back 50-win seasons, and that’s because […]
Luke Kennard felt it was special to be able to play for Lakers this season
For years, the joke amongst Lakers fans has been that good shooters come to LA and immediately forget how to make threes. The list of 3-point marksmen who have donned the purple and gold and became Rajon Rondo-esque shooters is a lengthy one. Fortunately for this year’s Lakers, Luke Kennard bucked that trend. Technically, his […]
Luka Dončić called the March run by Lakers special, felt they could have contended for a title
The ending of the Lakers season was certainly bittersweet. While they were able to get a playoff victory and go out fighting against the Thunder, it all came under a sense of what could have been after late-season injuries to Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić. While the former returned, the latter didn’t, meaning his incredible […]
Greg St. Jean considered candidate in Blazers head coach search
In the search for the coaching candidate most willing to work for exposure, the Blazers are still scouring the market for eager suitors to take the reins of their roster. Shockingly, not many clear options are stepping up. As a result of their reluctance to pay livable wages, the Blazers are not looking at marquee […]
Sparks drop rematch against Tempo
After beating the Tempo on Friday, the Sparks couldn’t replicate that result on Sunday. Instead, they lost to Toronto 106-96. Los Angeles is now 1-3 on the season. Kelsey Plum got the offense going for LA early with a floater. Brittney Sykes responded soon after with a triple on the other end. It was Nyara […]
Luka Dončić finishes fourth in MVP voting
On Sunday evening, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2025-26 NBA Most Valuable Player, the second consecutive season he’s won the award. It was known prior to the announcement that Luka Dončić was out of the running after not being named one of the finalists. Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama finished second and third, respectively, in […]
Rui Hachimura praised a former Lakers coach for his improvement as 3-point shooter
Despite being one of the league’s very best at it this season, shooting threes still isn’t really Rui Hachimura’s “thing.” In fact, he downright doesn’t like it. When Rui joined the Lakers, he was known as an efficient mid-range scorer. However, in a league where shots were being pushed to the rim or the 3-point […]
Austin Reaves feels he owes a lot of his career to LeBron James
The LeBron James era of the Los Angeles Lakers has featured lots of turnover. Lots and lots of turnover. For years, the constant was LeBron James and Anthony Davis. One player who worked himself into that mix and, eventually, became the new constant was Austin Reaves. No player on the roster has more experience alongside […]
LeBron James says it’s been ‘amazing’ to watch Austin Reaves grow throughout his career
The career Austin Reaves has had so far has been special. Not only has he gone from a college kid at Oklahoma to a superstar in Los Angeles, but his career progression has been a dream. Every year, Reaves’ role has increased and his production has continued to grow alongside it. His minutes played, points […]
Rui Hachimura says he loves Lakers organization, hasn’t yet thought about free agency
When the Lakers traded for Rui Hachimura in 2023, they were acquiring a disgruntled wing, upset that the Wizards were not willing to commit to him long-term. The player who helped them to the second round of the 2026 playoffs years later had changed drastically, embracing his role on a team and franchise that has […]
Sparks snap losing streak with win over Tempo
The Sparks held off the attempted comeback by the expansion Toronto Tempo for a 99-95 win on Friday night. LA began the game with a big-time 10-0 scoring run. Nneka Ogwumike had five of those points, with Rae Burrell and Dearica Hamby scoring three and two, respectively. Brittney Sykes scored first for Toronto on a […]
Luka Dončić has had regular contact with new owner Mark Walter this season
After years in the LeBron James era under Jeanie Buss’s ownership, the Lakers quickly leapt into a new era last year. Months after acquiring Luka Dončić via trade, the Buss family sold their majority stake in the franchise to Mark Walter. In what seemed like the snap of a finger, the franchise shifted into a […]
The Lakers are renovating their practice facility with new medical and recovery labs
With the Lakers having a new majority owner in Mark Walter, change has been happening quickly in Los Angeles. We’ve seen this in personnel moves, such as the franchise hiring Lon Rosen as President of Business Operations. There will also be other front-office additions, including the hiring of two assistant general managers. Beyond these hirings, […]
JJ Redick’s comments on depth, continuity are revealing for Lakers offseason
It’s clear that for right now, the Western Conference belongs to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the San Antonio Spurs are next up, trying to take them down. That leaves the Lakers just out of the conversation and trying to improve enough to be a threat to these two young teams. One clear weakness the […]
Austin Reaves expected to get $40 million per year in next contract
Austin Reaves taking a leap this season was not new to his career. He’s made a habit of steady improvement throughout his career. What was different about this season was that it came in a contract year. On the brink of his next big payday, Reaves played at an All-Star level. An untimely injury kept […]
Sparks to unveil Lisa Leslie statue on September 20 against Fire
Lisa Leslie already has just about every accolade possible as a Hall of Famer and a two-time WNBA champion along with her jersey hanging in the rafters at Crypto.com Arena. Now, her statue will also be present in front of the building at Star Plaza. The Los Angeles Sparks announced on Thursday that Leslie will […]
Sparks fall to Fever as late comeback fails
The Sparks were handed their second loss of the season, 87-78, by the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night. The last time the Sparks started a season 0-2 was back in 2023. That year, they went 8-32. Rae Burrell opened LA’s offense with a layup. Caitlin Clark was cooking early for the Fever with seven points. […]
Lakers focused on finding ‘true lob threats’ and ‘wings with athleticism’ this offseason
While the Lakers could justify getting swept by the Thunder as them losing because they didn’t have Luka Dončić available, that would be a foolish take. Sure, Luka would’ve helped, and perhaps the Lakers would have won a game or two with him, but the gap is still considerable between them and OKC. When push […]
Lakers have interest in retaining Marcus Smart
The Lakers got a lot of things right with how they constructed their 2025-26 roster. One of those players who worked out so well was Marcus Smart. Luka Dončić, heavily recruited him and other Lakers players spoke glowingly about Smart the moment he was signed. Even with the high expectations about what he could be for […]
Luka Dončić’s hamstring strain was ‘deeper and more severe’ than originally believed
When Luka Dončić initially went down with his hamstring strain, the Lakers ruled him out indefinitely, putting no clear timetable on his return. While some people speculated that a Grade 2 hamstring strain meant he could return after a month or so, none of them were privy to his MRI results. In the end, Luka […]
Rui Hachimura ‘widely believed’ to want to stay with Lakers in free agency
Throughout the majority of the Lakers’ red hot March, Rui Hachimura was coming off the bench as a key reserve. Two months later, with the season on the line, he was having one of the best games of his career while trying to save the Lakers from elimination. No one did more for his stock […]
Luka Dončić will not play for Slovenia in FIBA World Cup qualifying this summer
Throughout his NBA career, Luka Dončić has made a habit of competing for Slovenia during the summer in basically whatever competition they’re in. However, that’s set to change this offseason, though not for any basketball reasons. Following Monday’s Game 4 loss to the Thunder, Luka put out a statement on his Instagram stating he would […]
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