Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Anthony Davis has yet to receive the Defensive Player of the Year Award and the Lakers star has made peace with the possibility that it will never be on his resume. Anthony Davis has been an elite defender for the Lakers for years now. Whether you do the eye test and watch how he protects the rim and can switch onto even the best … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis has ‘stopped caring’ about winning Defensive Player of the Year
Lakers vs Heat Preview and Game Thread: Two teams that mirror each other
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers will face the Eastern Conference version of themselves in the Heat on Wednesday. The Lakers will make the third stop of their four-game road trip in Miami where they will face the Heat on Wednesday. This will be the first match between both teams this season. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. … [Read more...] about Lakers vs Heat Preview and Game Thread: Two teams that mirror each other
Lakers to play Wolves, Grizzlies during NBA Cup week
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Lakers will have two very interesting matchups during the week of the NBA Cup knockout games as they’re set to play the Wolves and Grizzlies. After having such a nice time there earlier this week, the Lakers will soon be returning to Minnesota. With the NBA Cup group play wrapping up on Tuesday, the Lakers now know the final … [Read more...] about Lakers to play Wolves, Grizzlies during NBA Cup week
Lakers reportedly expected to give Phil Jackson a statue outside Crypto.com Arena in future
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Following the announcement of a Pat Riley statue, the Lakers are reportedly expected to do the same with another coaching great in Phil Jackson. Recently, the Lakers anounced that Pat Riley will receive a statue outside Crypto.com Arena. Riley will be the first Lakers coach with a statue, and based on his accolades, this is … [Read more...] about Lakers reportedly expected to give Phil Jackson a statue outside Crypto.com Arena in future
Report: Lakers could look to trade Gabe Vincent, second round pick for Jonas Valančiūnas
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images With the Lakers still searching for a big, perhaps Gabe Vincent could be packaged in a deal to get Jonas Valančiūnas of the Wizards to Los Angeles. On Dec. 15, players signed in free agency become trade-eligible, which certainly opens up the opportunity for more moves to be done than is currently possible. For example, on … [Read more...] about Report: Lakers could look to trade Gabe Vincent, second round pick for Jonas Valančiūnas