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Leading up to the 2024 NBA Draft, there was a ton of buzz surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers picking Bronny James, the son of LeBron James. That has now come to fruition as the Lakers drafted Bronny with the 55th overall pick in the second round. Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul notably only had Bronny work out for the Lakers and Phoenix Suns, and then during the draft he notably … [Read more...] about Lakers Select USC’s Bronny James With 55th Pick In 2024 NBA Draft

When hiring a first-time head coach, one who has no experience at any major level, the construction of the coaching staff becomes that much more important. Thus is the case with the Los Angeles Lakers and new head coach JJ Redick. Many believe that Redick has the traits to be a successful NBA head coach, but his lack of experience has regularly been brought up. There have been … [Read more...] about Lakers News: JJ Redick Discusses Framework Of His Ideal Coaching Staff

The Los Angeles Lakers head into the offseason with a few roster needs, including a center, three-and-D wing and point of attack defender in the backcourt. It’s unlikely that the Lakers will be able to address all of those needs, as evidenced by last offseason when they didn’t add any meaningful big men after getting swept by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves: Lakers Should Add ‘Physical’ Center To Help Anthony Davis

Monday featured a new chapter of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise by introducing their new head coach JJ Redick. This is certainly a risk for the Lakers, hiring another first-time head coach with now experience after parting ways with Darvin Ham. However, Redick’s basketball knowledge has been on full display partly due to his two podcasts and being an analyst for ESPN, … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Rob Pelinka ‘Thrilled’ To Introduce JJ Redick As Next Head Coach

Anthony Davis put together another solid season for the Los Angeles Lakers, playing a career-high 76 games. He put up 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.3 blocks on 55.6% from the field. Effectively earning him All-Defensive First Team, All-NBA Second Team, and finishing fourth in Defensive Player of the Year. In addition to being named to Team USA’s Olympic team with … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Anthony Davis Excited To Be A Part Of 2024 Paris Olympics