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Over the years, the Los Angeles Lakers have done an excellent job at developing players on two-way contracts and turning them into rotation players. One promising player they had on a two-way deal this past season is center Colin Castleton. The big man out of Florida impressed during Summer League last year and spent time back and forth between the main Lakers roster and the … [Read more...] about Colin Castleton Hoping To Remain With Lakers & Play In Summer League

Much to the dismay of the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans, the Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA Championship by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the NBA Finals. Not only was it the Celtics’ first championship in 16 years, but it put them back ahead of the Lakers in all-time NBA Championships at 18 to 17. This has, of course, led to plenty of discussion between … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Believes Lakers Are Still Best NBA Franchise Over Celtics

The 2024 NBA Draft is quickly approaching and the Los Angeles Lakers will own the No. 17 and No. 55 picks. The Lakers are widely expected to trade their first-rounder in exchange for immediate help, but could choose to stand pat if the right prospect falls to them. Although Los Angeles could use a big man to play either behind or alongside Anthony Davis, there’s no reason why … [Read more...] about Lakers NBA Draft Prospect Evaluations: USC Guard Isaiah Collier

As the 2024 NBA Finals come to a close, it’s hard not to think about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant made seven Finals appearances during his playing days, winning five championships with the Lakers and etching his name in basketball history. Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving was close with Bryant and has kept the Black Mamba on his mind and said that he misses … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Showed Anthony Davis How To Be A Professional

The rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics will never die out. The last time the two franchises squared off in the NBA Finals was in 2010 when Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom took down Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen in seven games to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy and exact revenge after losing to Boston two years prior. Now in 2024, the … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Lamar Odom Says Feels ‘Sick’ Seeing Paul Pierce Happy About Celtics Potentially Winning NBA Title