Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images There is plenty to unpack from the Sparks’ preseason win against the Valkyries. It was a close contest between the Sparks and Valkyries on Tuesday, but Los Angeles came out on top, beating Golden State 83-82 in preseason action. This was the first-ever game for the Valkyries, making this a historical moment in WNBA history. … [Read more...] about 3 takeaways from Sparks preseason opener vs. Valkyries
JJ Redick feels he can ‘get a lot better’ after rookie year as head coach
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images After one year in charge of the Lakers, JJ Redick knows he can improve moving forward. There was skepticism that JJ Redick, as a first-time coach, could handle being in charge of the Lakers. However, he proved his biggest skeptics wrong by winning 50 games and securing a guaranteed playoff spot for the Lakers for the first time since … [Read more...] about JJ Redick feels he can ‘get a lot better’ after rookie year as head coach
Luka Dončić appreciative of Los Angeles accepting him: ‘It’s been amazing’
Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Joining the Lakers midseason, Luka Dončić has enjoyed his time with the franchise so far. Being a member of the Lakers takes more than just playing well. When you are a top performer for this franchise, you carry the torch for the team and represent Los Angeles. This isn’t a foreign concept for Luka Dončić. He was the face of the … [Read more...] about Luka Dončić appreciative of Los Angeles accepting him: ‘It’s been amazing’
Breaking down the Sparks training camp battle for final roster spots
Photo by Jessie Alcheh/NBAE via Getty Images The Sparks currently have 16 players on the roster, leaving some tough choices to make to reduce it to 12 before the start of the WNBA season. With the Sparks entering their second week of training camp, tough decisions are coming. Currently, Los Angeles has 16 players on the team and must reduce it to at least 12 before the … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Sparks training camp battle for final roster spots
Should Austin Reaves’ playoff struggles inspire questions about his Lakers future?
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Questioning Austin Reaves’ future with the Lakers did not seem possible after the regular season, but after his playoff struggles, those questions no longer seem as far-fetched. Before the Lakers’ first round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves started, it was easy to predict that this matchup could end up being the most … [Read more...] about Should Austin Reaves’ playoff struggles inspire questions about his Lakers future?