Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Road warriors is not a phrase you’d use to describe the Lakers, but now that they are back home they have a chance to rest before they leave Los Angeles for more games. This season has featured the Lakers being more on the road than at home. L.A. has played 11 games at home compared to 13 on the road. Only the Dallas Mavericks have … [Read more...] about Dalton Knecht says being on road affected Lakers in recent weeks
JJ Redick says Lakers will focus on rest, recovery during break in schedule
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images With the Lakers having no games until Friday JJ Redick is focused on getting his banged up team rest and recovery. Teams don't commonly have an extended break during the NBA season. However, the Lakers are granted the gift of time, having four days between games. The gap is due to the Lakers' elimination from the NBA … [Read more...] about JJ Redick says Lakers will focus on rest, recovery during break in schedule
Explaining Jarred Vanderbilt’s knee effusion, recovery setback for Lakers
Photo by Grant Burke/NBAE via Getty Images Let’s take a closer look at Jarred Vanderbilt’s recovery, including what a knee effusion is and how long the Lakers may be without him. Jarred Vanderbilt has continued his rehab this season as he vies to return from multiple foot offseason foot surgeries that have kept him out for the entirety of this season. The lengthy, … [Read more...] about Explaining Jarred Vanderbilt’s knee effusion, recovery setback for Lakers
Could the Lakers trade for Jimmy Butler?
Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images With the Heat reportedly listening to trade offers for Jimmy Butler, could the Lakers jump into the conversation? In a bit of a surprising move, Jimmy Butler became likely the biggest name to be on the trade block this season. On Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Heat would be “open to listening to offers” on Butler. … [Read more...] about Could the Lakers trade for Jimmy Butler?
Are we already doing LeBron James trade nonsense again?
Brett Davis-Imagn Images Despite not even being 2025 yet, we’ve already gotten our annual LeBron James trade discussion. Because it’s a day that ends in y and because ESPN has about five topics that rotate through, we have LeBron James trade discourse. Despite there being absolutely zero indication whatsoever that LeBron James is seeking a trade or the Lakers are in a … [Read more...] about Are we already doing LeBron James trade nonsense again?