The Los Angeles Lakers have had an interesting plan in place for rookie second-round pick Bronny James. Thus far, Bronny has split time between the parent team and the G League South Bay Lakers, only playing in home games for the latter. It’s an unusual situation, and one that has drawn plenty of criticism from some around the league. One of those figures is Charles Barkley. … [Read more...] about Charles Barkley Criticizes Lakers’ Handling Of Bronny James
Lakers Injury Update: Jaxson Hayes Expected To Return Vs. Suns
JJ Redick said after practice on Monday that the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to list center Jaxson Hayes as probable to return to the lineup for Tuesday night’s NBA Cup matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Hayes has not played since Nov. 10 when he suffered an ankle injury in replacement of Anthony Davis, but he confirmed that he will be returning on Tuesday. It was a … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Update: Jaxson Hayes Expected To Return Vs. Suns
JJ Redick Insists Lakers Weren’t ‘Haunted By Ghosts Of The Past’ Vs. Nuggets
After losing to the Orlando Magic in heartbreaking fashion, the Los Angeles Lakers had to turn around and face off against a Denver Nuggets team that’s had their number the past few years. Even though the Nuggets were missing Aaron Gordon, they had no problem blowing out the Lakers in dominant fashion in the second half. Los Angeles looked like they had solved their woes … [Read more...] about JJ Redick Insists Lakers Weren’t ‘Haunted By Ghosts Of The Past’ Vs. Nuggets
Lakers News: Lonnie Walker IV Puts D’Angelo Russell Among Favorite Teammates
Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell is rumored to want to play for the Lithuanian national team at the 2028 Olympics in L.A. If that ends up being the case then he can get some advice from former Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV, who currently plays professionally in Lithuania after leaving the NBA this offseason. Walker and Russell played together for the Lakers in the … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Lonnie Walker IV Puts D’Angelo Russell Among Favorite Teammates
Lakers Injury Report: Rui Hachimura Returning Against Nuggets
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura is not on the injury report for Saturday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets, signaling that he will return after a three-game absence with a right ankle sprain. Additionally, Anthony Davis (left plantar fasciitis) is probable while Jaxson Hayes (left ankle sprain), Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot surgery recovery), Bronny James (left … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Report: Rui Hachimura Returning Against Nuggets