With the Sparks losing three of their last four games, this young team is struggling to put together complete performances. It’s been a rough week for Sparks basketball. They’ve lost three of their last four games, only beating the winless Chicago Sky on Sunday. While each defeat has its explanation, the lack of offensive production has been a constant for the 2025 Sparks. … [Read more...] about Weekly Sparks Players Grades: A team struggling to stack wins
Season Review: Dorian Finney-Smith
Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images This season, Dorian Finney-Smith was exactly the 3-and-D wing the Lakers have needed for years. 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. Today, we continue with a look at Dorian … [Read more...] about Season Review: Dorian Finney-Smith
Dorian Finney-Smith has become the Lakers new plus-minus king
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Dorian Finney-Smith made big-time plays that did not show up in the box score, but the Lakers showed to be better when he was on the floor. Like any statistic, plus-minus has its flaws. But it can also have specific positive or negative indicators over a long enough sample. A “plus-minus king,” is usually bestowed upon an unsung hero … [Read more...] about Dorian Finney-Smith has become the Lakers new plus-minus king
Dorian Finney-Smith’s contract options with the Lakers this offseason
Matt Blewett-Imagn Images Will Dorian Finney-Smith sign an extension, pick up his $15.4 million player option or test free agency this offseason? Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves aren’t the only Lakers who will be eligible for an extension this offseason. In fact, Dorian Finney-Smith already is. Finney-Smith has been eligible for a three-year extension worth up to $56.4 … [Read more...] about Dorian Finney-Smith’s contract options with the Lakers this offseason
LeBron James reportedly likely to opt into contract for next season
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images While it feels likely that LeBron James remains with the Lakers, it could come in the way of him opting into his contract this summer. LeBron James has been a Laker for seven seasons and he has to decide this summer whether he’ll make it eight. The power lies completely in his hands as he has a player option for $52.6 million for the … [Read more...] about LeBron James reportedly likely to opt into contract for next season