Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images After surviving a brutal December schedule, can the Lakers rebound in January and go on a run with a softer slate of games? The last month of Lakers basketball has certainly been as big a roller coaster ride as imaginable. A lengthy road trip saw the team six of seven games away from home and featured them hitting rock bottom … [Read more...] about Can the Lakers take advantage of a soft January schedule?
JJ Redick says conversation with LeBron James has improved his energy, leadership
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images After LeBron James missed a few games and had a candid talk with coach JJ Redick, he’s returned better than ever for the Lakers. The Lakers have won four of their past five games with their most recent victory being against their California rivals, the Golden State Warriors, on Christmas Day. There are many reasons why L.A. has played … [Read more...] about JJ Redick says conversation with LeBron James has improved his energy, leadership
LeBron James out vs. Kings due to illness
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images To defeat the Kings again, the Lakers will have to do it without LeBron James, who will miss the matchup with an illness. After an impressive win versus the Golden State Warriors, stacking another victory will be difficult for the Lakers. Due to an illness, LeBron James has been officially ruled out for the team’s matchup … [Read more...] about LeBron James out vs. Kings due to illness
Lakers beat the Kings again, sweep season series
Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images No LeBron? No problem. The Lakers beat the Kings for the fourth time this season with five players scoring in double figures. The Lakers beat the Kings 132-122 on Saturday night sweeping them in the season series 4-0. Anthony Davis scored 36 points with 15 rebounds and eight assists. Austin Reaves ended with 26 points, a … [Read more...] about Lakers beat the Kings again, sweep season series
A career night in assists from Austin Reaves shows his ceiling is unknown
Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Austin Reaves isn’t done developing and his career-high 16 assists in the Lakers' win over the Kings showed some of his untapped potential. LOS ANGELES - The matchup between the Lakers and the Kings didn’t begin in Los Angeles’ favor. They were without LeBron James, who was ruled out with an illness before the game even began and a … [Read more...] about A career night in assists from Austin Reaves shows his ceiling is unknown