Lakers Nation

While the Los Angeles Lakers were without Anthony Davis in their victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, they did welcome back another big man in Jaxson Hayes. The high-energy center had been out for more than a month due to an ankle sprain that was re-aggravated and was inserted into the starting lineup in his first game back. Hayes finished with four points and six rebounds … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes ‘Felt Good’ In First Game Back From Ankle Sprain

The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed new guard Shake Milton on to the roster after a trade with the Brooklyn Nets. Milton has had the makings of a journeyman career in his first seven seasons, as the Lakers already represent his sixth team. But he was with his first team, the Philadelphia 76ers, for the first five years of his career. Milton was selected with the No. 54 pick in the … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Shake Milton Details Difference Between JJ Redick As Teammate & Coach

With the Los Angeles Lakers trading D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, more ball-handling, playmaking and scoring responsibilities have been placed on Austin Reaves. He responded in a big way on Tuesday night in a losing effort to the Cleveland Cavaliers, tying his career-high with 35 points to go along with nine rebounds and 10 assists on 11-of-20 shooting. Reaves is in … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves Discusses Excitement For New Role With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets over the weekend and head coach JJ Redick will have both at his disposal when the Lakers host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Going from the Nets to the bright lights of the Lakers will be a bit of an adjustment, but Redick and the coaching staff will look to make … [Read more...] about Dorian Finney-Smith & Shake Milton Believe Relationships With JJ Redick Will Help With Smooth Transition To Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade involving D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and second-round draft compensation. Finney-Smith is a much-needed 3-and-D wing who is shooting a career-high 43.5% from 3-point range. Overall he is averaging 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists on 45.9% … [Read more...] about Lakers Acquire Dorian Finney-Smith & Shake Milton In Trade With Nets