Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Lakers look to get back in the win column by beating the Celtics on Thursday. Now officially out of semifinal contention, the Lakers are down to their last two games of Las Vegas Summer League. The first one will be on Thursday against their rivals, the Boston Celtics, who have a 2-1 record in the tournament thus far. Start time … [Read more...] about Lakers vs Celtics Summer League preview and Game Thread: Rivals clash in Vegas
LeBron’s best, most realistic chance to win is still next to Luka Dončić on the Lakers
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Speculation about LeBron James leaving the Lakers for a better chance to win is seemingly ignoring a pretty big factor: the Lakers still have Luka Dončić, who is primed to have a huge season. Ever since he sat down at the Boys and Girls club on live television back in the summer of 2010 to let the world know that he was … [Read more...] about LeBron’s best, most realistic chance to win is still next to Luka Dončić on the Lakers
Darius Bazley is not taking anything for granted
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Darius Bazley has been the Lakers' most consistent player in Summer League, an opportunity he’s not taking for granted. With just over three minutes remaining and the Lakers up 11, Darius Bazley displays his handles, pushing the ball up the floor. A slick in-and-out dribble cross into a James Harden-esque gather, unusual for a player … [Read more...] about Darius Bazley is not taking anything for granted
Mavericks reportedly not interested in LeBron James trade
Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images Mark the Mavericks off the list of teams who would even be interested in trading for LeBron James if the Lakers were open to a deal. It’s becoming increasingly clear that, even if either side wanted a trade, the Lakers are going to find it incredibly difficult to find a landing spot for LeBron James. The Summer of LeBron has … [Read more...] about Mavericks reportedly not interested in LeBron James trade
Lakers overpowered by Celtics for third loss of Summer League
Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images Despite another great performance from Bronny, the Lakers couldn’t stop the Celtics on Thursday night. A disastrous second quarter from the Lakers led to a defeat at the hands of the Celtics on Thursday, 87-78. Leading 26-21 after the first quarter, the Lakers went the first seven minutes of the second frame without … [Read more...] about Lakers overpowered by Celtics for third loss of Summer League