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During his playing days with the Showtime era Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, Michael Cooper was one of, if not the best, perimeter defender the NBA had to offer. Cooper made eight All-Defensive Teams in the 1980s, with five of those being First Team selections, while also being named NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1987. Cooper was a crucial piece of the five NBA … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Michael Cooper Reflects On Being Named To 2024 Basketball Hall Of Fame Class

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing both Anthony Davis (left eye soreness) and LeBron James (flu-like symptoms) as questionable for Tuesday night’s contest, their regular season home finale, against the Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, Gabe Vincent is off the injury report so will be able to play for L.A. LeBron sat out Sunday night’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves with … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Anthony Davis Questionable Vs. Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Anthony Davis was ruled out of Sunday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves after getting hit in the left eye. Davis got off to a nice start in the first quarter with four points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals, getting the Lakers off to an early lead. He had a monstrous putback dunk at the end of the frame, however, … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Update: Anthony Davis Leaves Game Against Timberwolves After Getting Hit In Eye

In the Los Angeles Lakers’ run to the 2020 NBA Championship, the team had a host of important role players surrounding LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Arguably none was more important, or hit bigger shots in that postseason run, than Rajon Rondo. The point guard is known as one of the most intelligent players to ever step foot on a basketball court and that paired perfectly … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James Shows Love To Rajon Rondo Following Retirement Announcement

It probably took way too long, but the Los Angeles Lakers finally settled on a starting lineup and the results have been tremendous. In particular, Rui Hachimura has been excellent as a starter and has looked much more like the player fans saw in last year’s playoffs. Against the Washington Wizards, Hachimura knocked down 9-of-12 from the field to finish with 19 points and … [Read more...] about Rui Hachimura: ‘It’s Easy’ Playing Next To LeBron James & Anthony Davis In Lakers Starting Lineup