Luka Doncic's Los Angeles Lakers' debut against the Utah Jazz on Monday averaged 2.01 million viewers on ESPN. The number represents a 42% increase in viewership from a similar time slot a year ago. The game peaked with 2.55 million viewers. Doncic finished the game with 14 points in 24 minutes, with the Lakers winning 132-113. … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic’s Lakers’ Debut Peaks At 2.55M Viewers On ESPN
Alex Len Agrees To Sign With Lakers
Alex Len has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Len previously committed to signing with the Indiana Pacers, but reconsidered after the Lakers rescinded their trade for Mark Williams. The Lakers' only other center on the roster is Jaxson Hayes. Len was bought out by the Washington Wizards following his trade from the Sacramento Kings. … [Read more...] about Alex Len Agrees To Sign With Lakers
Ben Simmons Says He’s ‘Ready To Go’ After Joining Clippers
Ben Simmons discussed his excitement at signing with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, saying he's ready to play basketball at a high level. "I feel great, ready to go. I just want to play basketball at a high level and I feel like that's going to happen here," said Simmons. Simmons practiced with the Clippers for the first time since getting waived by the Nets over the … [Read more...] about Ben Simmons Says He’s ‘Ready To Go’ After Joining Clippers
Lakers Waive Christian Wood
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived Christian Wood. The Lakers needed to waive Wood to create a roster spot to sign Alex Len. Wood appeared in 50 games for the Lakers last season. Wood underwent knee surgery in September and hasn't played this season. Wood picked up his $3 million player option for the Lakers last offseason. … [Read more...] about Lakers Waive Christian Wood
Anthony Davis Was Concerned About State Of Lakers’ Roster When LeBron James Retires
Anthony Davis was concerned about what the state of the Los Angeles Lakers' roster would be like when LeBron James decided to retire, sources tell ESPN. Davis thought the Lakers would have a roster built largely to suit James with few options remaining to change it. It wasn't certain Davis would want to extend with the Lakers this offseason knowing the team's future beyond … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Was Concerned About State Of Lakers’ Roster When LeBron James Retires