Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The Lakers have a chance to string together some wins to end 2024, but it starts with a second straight game against the Kings in Sacramento. The Lakers can clinch the season series over the Kings on Saturday and start another win streak as they complete their two-game stay in Sacramento. After two games in 2024 at the end of last season … [Read more...] about Lakers vs Kings Preview and Game Thread: A win streak on the horizon?
JJ Redick thinks the Lakers need to trust the process offensively
Photo by Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images Despite some rough shooting outings by the Lakers recently, JJ Redick believes their stats will improve as long as they remain aggressive and stick to the game plan. It's no secret that the Lakers have had trouble scoring points this season. Their woeful 80-point total in a blowout against Minnesota was rough and there have … [Read more...] about JJ Redick thinks the Lakers need to trust the process offensively
How Rui Hachimura has become a key player for the Lakers
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Rui Hachimura has been a bedrock of consistency for the Lakers, becoming a bonafide starter for coach JJ Redick. Entering the season, many wondered what Rui Hachimura’s role under JJ Redick would be and how much more the young forward could grow. With over a quarter of the season completed, we are getting some early answers … [Read more...] about How Rui Hachimura has become a key player for the Lakers
Darvin Ham had a lot to say about the Lakers after winning NBA Cup
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Following Tuesday’s NBA Cup victory with the Bucks, Darvin Ham spoke very openly about being fired by the Lakers, holding little back. Darvin Ham has become a bit of meme when it comes to the NBA Cup. Following the Bucks’ triumph over the Thunder, Ham moved to 12-0 in the brief, two-year history of the NBA Cup between his time as head … [Read more...] about Darvin Ham had a lot to say about the Lakers after winning NBA Cup
Bobby Portis said Lakers were too ‘Hollywood’ after winning NBA Cup last season
Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images In pushing back against comparisons between the Bucks and Lakers, Bobby Portis threw a wild shot at the purple and gold. The NBA Cup's short history means that, for at least the near future, the inaugural champion Lakers will be routinely compared to future winners. Those comparisons immediately came about on Tuesday when the … [Read more...] about Bobby Portis said Lakers were too ‘Hollywood’ after winning NBA Cup last season