Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images With Luka Dončić able to opt out of his contract after the 2025-2026 season, how much should the Lakers worry about their new star leaving? On the show “Mad Men,” Don Draper once said, “The day you sign a client is the day you start losing them.” When the Lakers traded for Luka Dončić, they inherited his contract and … [Read more...] about Are the Lakers under pressure to get Luka Dončić to sign an extension?
Lakers vs. Hornets Preview and Game Thread: A tough week ahead
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images The Lakers will play six games in the next 10 days, starting with the visiting Hornets on Wednesday. Fresh off the All-Star break, the Lakers begin the second half of the season with a tough schedule. They begin at home against the Charlotte Hornets, the first night of a back-to-back. The purple and gold are also looking to complete … [Read more...] about Lakers vs. Hornets Preview and Game Thread: A tough week ahead
Non Laker Games: Discussion Thread Week of February 19th-23rd
Two teams point guards try to drag their respective teams out of the play in game. | Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images With the All-Star break behind us, which teams will bolt out of the gate in the second half of the season? Welcome to week 18 of the NBA season. The Lakers have a record of 32-20 overall and the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. That … [Read more...] about Non Laker Games: Discussion Thread Week of February 19th-23rd
Making sense of the Mark Williams trade saga and what led to failed physical
Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images Let's take a closer look at the NBA medical process to understand what might have happened for the Lakers to fail Mark Williams on his physical. The Lakers traded for young, promising center Mark Williams from the Hornets for rookie Dalton Knecht, a first round pi……errr *record scratch* NEVERMIND! Even though vice president of … [Read more...] about Making sense of the Mark Williams trade saga and what led to failed physical
JJ Redick says Luka Dončić not expected to have minutes restriction after Hornets game
Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Thankfully, Luka Dončić’s calf injury seems to be healing well and he will soon be able to play as many minutes as the Lakers desire. With the All-Star break over and done with, it’s time for Lakers basketball. And that means more games watching Luka Dončić in a purple and gold uniform. Prior to the pause in regular season action, … [Read more...] about JJ Redick says Luka Dončić not expected to have minutes restriction after Hornets game