The Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for center Mark Williams at the trade deadline and their need at the position was glaring as they lost their first round series to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. "JJ Redick has said it, Anthony Davis said it before he got traded, LeBron James has said it," said Shams Charania on The Pat McAfee Show. "They needed a center … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Number One Focus In Offseason Will Be Finding Center
JJ Redick Says Roster Must Get Into ‘Championship Shape’
JJ Redick said that the Los Angeles Lakers roster needs to get into better shape heading into next season. "I'll start with the offseason and the work that's required in an offseason to be in championship shape," said Redick on Thursday. "And we have a ways to go as a roster. And certainly, there are individuals that were in phenomenal shape. There's certainly other ones that … [Read more...] about JJ Redick Says Roster Must Get Into ‘Championship Shape’
Malcolm Brogdon Could Be ‘Primary Target’ For Clippers
In a recent appearance on The Third Apron podcast with Yossi Gozlan, The Athletic's Law Murray talked about the LA Clippers offseason. Murray suggested that free agent guard Malcolm Brogdon could be a primary target for the Clippers this summer. "I would consider Brogdon a primary target for the Clippers," Murray said. "They almost traded (for him previously). I think if … [Read more...] about Malcolm Brogdon Could Be ‘Primary Target’ For Clippers
Lakers Open To Any Contract Structure With Luka Doncic Expected To Eventually Commit Long-Term
The Los Angeles Lakers will be amenable to whatever contract structure Luka Doncic desires as the five-time All-Star is widely expected to commit to a long-term future with the franchise, sources tell The Athletic. The organization completed the trade for Doncic without assurances he would re-sign, though he told ESPN before the postseason that he wants to stay with the … [Read more...] about Lakers Open To Any Contract Structure With Luka Doncic Expected To Eventually Commit Long-Term
LeBron James Suffered Grade 2 MCL Sprain In Game 5
LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves that eliminated them from the playoffs. The injury typically involves a three-to-five week recovery. James briefly subbed out of the game to have his knee looked at by his longtime athletic trainer Mike Mancias. James played the … [Read more...] about LeBron James Suffered Grade 2 MCL Sprain In Game 5