Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images After making arguably the biggest play of the game on Saturday, Rui Hachimura got plenty of praise from LeBron James postgame. The Lakers have handed away multiple games this season in multiple different ways. Late on Saturday, with a chance to ice away the game against the Kings, the Lakers looked primed to do it again. After a … [Read more...] about LeBron James praises ‘great’ Rui Hachimura for game-saving play vs. Kings
JJ Redick reveals he recently challenged Anthony Davis defensively: ‘He’s been unbelievable since’
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Thanks to JJ Redick having a conversation with Anthony Davis, he’s back to being an elite defender. While Anthony Davis has consistently been the team's best defender, he had moments in November when he was far from the Defensive Player of the Year level he's usually at. There are plenty of fair reasons why AD's defense took … [Read more...] about JJ Redick reveals he recently challenged Anthony Davis defensively: ‘He’s been unbelievable since’
Magic Johnson says Lakers had trades ‘done’ for Buddy Hield, DeMar DeRozan
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The recent Magic Johnson media tour now includes him revealing the Lakers very nearly traded for Buddy Hield and DeMar DeRozan. There are few things Magic Johnson loves more than talking about the Lakers front office as if he wasn’t part of it for multiple seasons. In fact, part of the reason he left the front office is because he had … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson says Lakers had trades ‘done’ for Buddy Hield, DeMar DeRozan
Bronny James shows signs of promise, work to do after G League Showcase
Photo by Scott Audette /NBAE via Getty Images After completing two games in the G League Showcase for the South Bay Lakers, Bronny James showed promise and struggles he still has to work through. The G League Winter Showcase began this past weekend in Orlando with the Bronny James and the South Bay Lakers in attendance. Bronny has been playing more and more with the … [Read more...] about Bronny James shows signs of promise, work to do after G League Showcase
Turnovers prove costly as Lakers winning streak snapped by Pistons
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers turned the ball over early and often on Monday as Pistons snap winning streak, sweep season series. The Lakers were unserious from the start on Monday, finishing with 18 turnovers that the Pistons converted into 28 points en route to a 117-114 loss to Detroit on Monday. LeBron James notched a triple-double with 28 … [Read more...] about Turnovers prove costly as Lakers winning streak snapped by Pistons