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Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images After a torn ACL ended Cameron Brink’s rookie season, the Sparks star gives a positive update on her rehab. Cameron Brink was off to a stellar start to her 2024 rookie season. From the season opener on, she was as good as anticipated, demonstrated that she could become an elite defender and had tremendous upside offensively. … [Read more...] about Cameron Brink gives update on rehab for torn ACL

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images JJ Redick hasn’t liked the two-big options he has available, so don’t expect those lineups from the Lakers. It’s an oversimplification, but coaches usually pick between a small or a big lineup when rolling out a roster. For the Lakers, going with two-bigs hasn’t really been an option. Anthony Davis has been the only healthy … [Read more...] about JJ Redick explains why Lakers haven’t used more two-big lineups this season

Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images The Lakers and Kings, two division foes desperately needing wins, will play twice in Sacramento over the next three days. The Lakers are back from their mini four-day break and will travel to Sacramento, where they will face the Kings twice in the next three days. This will be the second and third time both teams see each other this … [Read more...] about Lakers vs Kings Preview and Game Thread: A back-to-back California contest begins

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images LeBron James isn’t getting any younger, so how can JJ Redick and the Lakers find him rest during games without limiting his impact? LeBron James' ambitious goal of playing all 82 games was thoroughly dead and gone when he returned to the court on Sunday after eight days off, but his performance demonstrated he still could electrify a … [Read more...] about JJ Redick admits Lakers may adjust how team uses LeBron James to keep him fresh

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Magic Johnson offered defense of not selecting Jayson Tatum in the 2017 NBA Draft and it’s really bad. Magic Johnson has been successful at many things in his life, both on and off the court. Serving as the president of basketball operations for the Lakers was not one of them. His time in charge of the purple and gold was highlighted … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson’s justification for not drafting Jayson Tatum is even dumber than you’re probably assuming