Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The Lakers’ three game homestand begins with another important game against the Rockets on Monday. The Lakers are back on their home base, where they will be greeted by the team that owns sole possession of the second seed in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets. This is another big game for the purple and gold, who are coming off … [Read more...] about Lakers vs. Rockets Preview and Game Thread: Big game at home
How Jordan Goodwin’s new contract affects the Lakers financially
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Jordan Goodwin’s new two-year deal is risk-free from the Lakers’ perspective. The Lakers converted Jordan Goodwin from a two-way deal to a two-year standard contract on Thursday, which means he’ll now be eligible to play in the playoffs. This move was weeks in the making. The Lakers just needed to time it correctly to leave themselves enough … [Read more...] about How Jordan Goodwin’s new contract affects the Lakers financially
LeBron James thinks a team can make a blockbuster trade midseason and win it all
Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images In a teaser for the relaunch of “Mind The Game,” Lakers star LeBron James discusses teams making trades midseason and whether they have a shot to win a ring. With the “Mind The Game” podcast returning on April 1, LeBron James has begun promoting the relaunch of his show. He made a rare appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” where … [Read more...] about LeBron James thinks a team can make a blockbuster trade midseason and win it all
Report: LeBron James likely to opt out this offseason, ‘willing’ to take a pay cut
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images LeBron James will likely decline his player option in the offseason, allowing the Lakers to re-sign him at a lower number to help bolster the roster. While the NBA season is still in full swing, the offseason is right around the corner. The Lakers will have plenty of things to consider, and with LeBron James having a player option, … [Read more...] about Report: LeBron James likely to opt out this offseason, ‘willing’ to take a pay cut
Lakers use big offensive night to pick up huge road win in Memphis
Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images With their big three of LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves all scoring at least 25 points, the Lakers picked up an important win in Memphis on Saturday. The Lakers bounced back in a big way from their heartbreaking loss to the Bulls on Saturday, picking up a big win in Memphis, 134-127. LeBron James ended with 25 … [Read more...] about Lakers use big offensive night to pick up huge road win in Memphis