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The Los Angeles Lakers and head coach JJ Redick emphasized player development over the offseason and guards like Quincy Olivari could find themselves in the organization’s long-term plans after a strong preseason showing. Olivari hasn’t played for the Lakers during the 2024-25 season after earning a two-way contract but is developing behind the scenes with the South Bay Lakers. … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Quincy Olivari Signing Shoe Deal With Stephen Curry’s Under Armour Brand

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a challenging position as they prepare to face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, December 6, at State Farm Arena. After enduring a rough patch over their last ten games, where they have gone 4-6, the Lakers are now grappling with a two-game losing streak that has raised significant concerns about their form and competitiveness. Most … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Lakers Look to End Skid Against Red Hot Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers have received their regular season contests that will replace the quarterfinals and semifinals of the Emirates NBA Cup on their schedule. This now puts them at a full 82-game slate after they were eliminated from the Knockout Rounds through four Group Play games. The first of these two matchups is on Friday, Dec. 13 at 5:00 p.m. PT at the Minnesota … [Read more...] about Lakers Add Regular Season Games Against Timberwolves & Grizzlies After Emirates NBA Cup Results

Going into the 2024-25 season, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James set a goal for himself of playing in all 82 games. This came in response to questions about his availability after playing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. But so far, head coach JJ Redick has had James in the starting lineup for all of the team’s 21 games. James has stuck true to his word, but the … [Read more...] about JJ Redick: LeBron James Playing 82 Games May Not Be Best For Him Or Lakers

With Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell and Cam Reddish all out for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Utah Jazz, LeBron James took it upon himself to go back to his roots as a playmaker. James got the opportunity to dominate on-ball duties and he reminded the Lakers and the rest of the league that he remains one of the game’s greatest passers and tacticians. James helped … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James Adjusting To Lower Usage Role