Anthony Davis is day-to-day with a left ankle sprain that forced him to leave the Los Angeles Lakers' game on Christmas at the Golden State Warriors. Davis was able to walk without any support and will be reevaluated before the Lakers' upcoming game on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings. Davis is averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.2 blocks this season … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Day-To-Day With Left Ankle Sprain
Scouts Remain Unchanged On Assessment Of Bronny James’ Long-Term Outlook
Bronny James appears more comfortable on the court than he did last season at USC and in Summer League, but most scouts appear to be unchanged in their assessment of his game following his performance in the G League Showcase. In seven G League games so far this season, James is averaging 13.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 27.0 minutes while shooting 37.4 … [Read more...] about Scouts Remain Unchanged On Assessment Of Bronny James’ Long-Term Outlook
Lakers Targeted Bub Carrington With No. 17 Pick Before Dalton Knecht’s Slide
The Los Angeles Lakers coveted Bub Carrington with the 17th overall pick in the draft. But he was selected by the Washington Wizards at No. 14 while Dalton Knecht was in the midst of a free fall. The Lakers didn't anticipate Knecht remaining available outside the lottery. In 18 games this season with the Wizards, Carrington is averaging 8.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists … [Read more...] about Lakers Targeted Bub Carrington With No. 17 Pick Before Dalton Knecht’s Slide
Dalton Knecht’s Draft Slide Believed To Be Due To Age, Performance In Interviews
The Los Angeles Lakers expected Dalton Knecht to be off the board well before their No. 17 selection in last June's draft. Teams were reportedly put off by his age at 23 and by his interviews. During the draft, Rob Pelinka called Jeff Schwartz and spoke to Knecht's team with Excel to make sure there wasn't an underlying issue the Lakers were unaware of to account for his … [Read more...] about Dalton Knecht’s Draft Slide Believed To Be Due To Age, Performance In Interviews
Lakers ‘Embarrassed’, Sharing The Blame After Blowout Loss To Heat
The Los Angeles Lakers are reeling after back-to-back blowout losses. After losing by 29 points at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, the Lakers were hammered by 41 points at the Miami Heat on Wednesday. The loss in Miami left Los Angeles coach JJ Redick saying he and his team are embarrassed. "Has to be some ownership," Redick said after the Lakers dropped the sixth game … [Read more...] about Lakers ‘Embarrassed’, Sharing The Blame After Blowout Loss To Heat