Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The Lakers have a pivotal summer ahead in deciding which players to surround Luka Dončić with. As the Lakers aim to transition fully into the Luka Dončić era, a crucial summer awaits that will determine which players should surround their new superstar. This evaluation will likely be based on the skillsets that best complemented him during … [Read more...] about What players do the Lakers need around Luka?
Season Review: JJ Redick
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images How good was JJ Redick in his first year as Lakers head coach? Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. With all players already evaluated, today, we finish by taking a look at head … [Read more...] about Season Review: JJ Redick
What did we learn about the types of players JJ Redick wants?
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images In his rookie season as head coach of the Lakers, J.J. Redick gave clear insight into his basketball philosophies and what players he’d favor for minutes. The playoffs have a way of revealing all truths, especially when the season is on the line. They not only bring a player back to comfortable tendencies but also impact a head coach in … [Read more...] about What did we learn about the types of players JJ Redick wants?
Rickea Jackson shuts down speculation on absence, expects to return Friday
Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images After missing the team’s last two games, Rickea Jackson returned to practice for the Sparks on Tuesday and looks set to return on Friday. One of the standouts of last season’s team Rickea Jackson has been notably absent for much of this season so far. Through eight games, Jackson has only played in three. She exited the game … [Read more...] about Rickea Jackson shuts down speculation on absence, expects to return Friday
Weekly Sparks Players Grades: The losing continues
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images It was a rough week for the Sparks as they failed to win any games. The Sparks had two games this weekend, and neither resulted in a positive outcome. The Aces blew them out 96-81 on Friday, and on Sunday, they lost 85-80 against the Mercury. Los Angeles is now 2-6 on the season, which is exactly the same record they had last year … [Read more...] about Weekly Sparks Players Grades: The losing continues