Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith has reportedly had surgery on his left ankle, but is expected to be ready for training camp. Dorian Finney-Smith’s summer began earlier than anticipated with the Lakers getting eliminated by the Wolves in the opening round of the NBA playoffs. He has wasted no time getting his body right, as Dave … [Read more...] about Dorian Finney-Smith reportedly underwent left ankle surgery
LeBron James loves NBA Finals matchup, calls Thunder and Pacers ‘two great teams’
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images During his latest podcast episode, LeBron James waxed poetically about this NBA Finals series, making a case for all basketball fans to watch. The NBA Finals are the pinnacle of the basketball world. It’s the level every person who ever plays wants to reach, and the series every franchise is focused on winning. This season, the NBA … [Read more...] about LeBron James loves NBA Finals matchup, calls Thunder and Pacers ‘two great teams’
The NBA Finals are showing the Lakers have a lot of work to do
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images The NBA Finals are the highest level of basketball and, so far, it has shown how far away the Lakers are and what changes are needed this summer. We’ve reached the middle of June, when 28 teams all sit at home and watch the final two battle for the Larry O’Brien trophy in the NBA Finals. The Lakers, who were sent on their Cancun … [Read more...] about The NBA Finals are showing the Lakers have a lot of work to do
LeBron James says the bubble was ‘the purest form of hoops’
Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images When talking on his podcast, LeBron James made a compelling case for the Lakers’ 2020 title to be considered a basketball purist's dream. The Lakers’ 2020 NBA title has been the topic of debate for five years now. The critics — or, quite frankly, Lakers haters — have argued that it’s less valuable or somehow invalid … [Read more...] about LeBron James says the bubble was ‘the purest form of hoops’
Rickea Jackson’s career night guides Sparks to win over Aces
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images A breakout performance from Rickea Jackson helped the Sparks pick up a road win over the flailing Aces. After a slow start to her season, Rickea Jackson found her groove again on Wednesday. The second-year forward scored a career high 30 points to lead the Sparks to a win on the road against the Aces, 97-89. The Sparks are now 2-2 in … [Read more...] about Rickea Jackson’s career night guides Sparks to win over Aces