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The Los Angeles Lakers made a big move in December, dealing away point guard D’Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis along with three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. The move brought the Lakers a much-needed defensive-minded wing, though it did cost them Russell who had played an important role for the team since being acquired at … [Read more...] about D’Angelo Russell Seemingly Takes Shot At Lakers Saying He Plays ‘Free Basketball’ With Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night, winning by 23 points. It was a well-earned victory that effectively saw L.A. leading wire-to-wire with great performances from LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis and Dorian Finney-Smith. But the best moment of the night came in the second quarter. After getting an offensive … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James Discusses Poster Dunk On Jonas Valanciunas

The GOAT conversation in the NBA for the most part recently has boiled down to an either-or between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. But ultimately, the greatest player ever is a subjective choice and many others are deserving of at least being mentioned such as Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant and Bill … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Scottie Pippen Names Magic Johnson As GOAT Over Michael Jordan & LeBron James

Anthony Davis made his return to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night after a one-game absence due to plantar fasciitis. However, he shot just 5-of-14 from the field, finishing with 16 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks as the Lakers fell to the L.A. Clippers 116-102 in the first meeting between these teams at the brand new Intuit Dome. Things got rough for the Lakers in … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis: ‘Simple Mistakes’ Cost Lakers Against Clippers

Austin Reaves has been the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting point guard and primary playmaker ever since the team traded away D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets back in late December. Outside of Reaves, the Lakers only have LeBron James and Gabe Vincent who are any sort of facilitators, meaning much has been on the shoulders of Reaves. Since Christmas Day — L.A.’s last 10 games … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Gabe Vincent Praises Austin Reaves For Recent Play