Lakers Nation

The overall popularity of superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis along with the massive support of the Los Angeles Lakers fanbase as a whole almost always sees both at or near the top of the NBA All-Star voting return, and this year is no different. Both James and Davis are still some of the leading vote-getters, but, LeBron in particular is a couple spots lower amongst … [Read more...] about Where Lakers’ LeBron James & Anthony Davis Stand In Second NBA All-Star Voting Returns

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night despite the latter being without both of their All-Stars in Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Defense has been key to the Lakers’ success as of late, but they allowed the shorthanded Mavericks to score 118 points on 52.3% shooting from the field and 47.4% from 3-point range. One of the … [Read more...] about Max Christie Feels Defensive Miscommunications Plagued Lakers Vs. Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a tricky spot a little less than halfway through the 2024-25 season. LeBron James and company sit at 20-15, atop the Pacific Division, at the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference and within striking distance of the No. 2 seed Houston Rockets. They have also won seven of their last 10 and are hopeful to get some players back in the lineup soon. By … [Read more...] about LeBron James: Lakers Have To Be More ‘Gritty’

The Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to tie the game late against the Houston Rockets, trailing by three points with 7.1 seconds remaining. Head coach JJ Redick drew up a play, but the Rockets defended it well and LeBron James tried to call a timeout, but the officials didn’t see it and Max Christie would unfortunately throw the ball away, sealing a loss for the Lakers. It was … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James & JJ Redick Discuss Final ATO Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be turning things around this season. They have won seven of their last nine games, have made a trade to build a more balanced roster, and have continued to get stellar play from their superstars in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Over the last nine games, the Lakers have the seventh-best offense in the NBA and the 10th-best defense. They are … [Read more...] about LeBron James: Lakers Are ‘Holding Themselves Accountable’ In Recent Improvement