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With so many injuries throughout the roster, the Los Angeles Lakers had just 10 players in uniform for their game against the Portland Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back. Three of those were two-way players leaving second-year guard Dalton Knecht as the only player off the Lakers’ bench who has gotten regular rotation minutes in the past. Knecht has often … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Feels Good & Finding Rhythm After Playing Big Minutes

The Los Angeles Lakers injury list continues to grow as veteran guards Marcus Smart (right quad contusion) and Gabe Vincent (left ankle sprain) have both been ruled out of Monday night’s contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. Those two join Luka Doncic (left finger sprain, left leg contusion), LeBron James (right sciatica), Jaxson Hayes (left patellar tendinopathy), Maxi … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Report: Marcus Smart, Gabe Vincent & 5 Others Ruled Out Vs. Trail Blazers

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been ruled out of Sunday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings with a left finger sprain and lower leg contusion and will be re-evaluated in one week. This is tough blow for Doncic, who was added to the injury report after hurting his finger and leg early in the Lakers’ win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He had it taped up in a … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic Out Against Kings & Will Be Re-Evaluated In 1 Week

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Marcus Smart, they knew they were bringing in someone that can set the tone defensively and bring some much-needed toughness to the roster. He did exactly that in their win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Smart was taking charges, creating turnovers and diving for loose balls all night. Smart only had three points, one assists and … [Read more...] about Marcus Smart Knows He Doesn’t Need To Put Up Stats To Make Big Impact For Lakers

Marcus Smart was among the Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest offseason acquisitions. He was bought out by the Washington Wizards and signed with L.A. on a two-year, $10.5 million deal with a player option in the second season. The Lakers brought Smart in to improve their perimeter defense and overall toughness and physicality. L.A. has been severely lacking in both of those … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Marcus Smart Explains Motto When It Comes To Physicality