Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images In the latest episode of his ‘Mind The Game’ podcast, LeBron James described his MCL sprain in detail and said the recovery period will be four to six weeks. The more we hear about LeBron James’ injury, the clearer it is just how serious it actually is. After the Lakers were eliminated in five games against the Wolves, it … [Read more...] about LeBron James reveals how long he’ll need to recover from ‘pain he hadn’t felt before’
LeBron James says Wolves were ‘worthy opponent’, thinks they can make the NBA Finals
Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers couldn’t beat the Wolves, and now LeBron James sees them as a team that can win it all. When the Lakers were set to play the Wolves in the first round, few expected Minnesota to come out on top, much less win in five games. Yet, that’s exactly what happened as the Wolves proved to be far and away the better of the … [Read more...] about LeBron James says Wolves were ‘worthy opponent’, thinks they can make the NBA Finals
Rob Pelinka says level of confidence in JJ Redick ‘couldn’t be higher’ after first year with Lakers
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers didn’t have the finish they wanted, but that hasn’t changed Rob Pelinka’s view on JJ Redick. It’s hard to consider a season in which the Lakers flamed out in the first round a success, but it was. With rookie head coach JJ Redick at the helm, the Lakers won 50 games and secured an automatic spot in the playoffs … [Read more...] about Rob Pelinka says level of confidence in JJ Redick ‘couldn’t be higher’ after first year with Lakers
3 takeaways from Sparks preseason opener vs. Valkyries
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images There is plenty to unpack from the Sparks’ preseason win against the Valkyries. It was a close contest between the Sparks and Valkyries on Tuesday, but Los Angeles came out on top, beating Golden State 83-82 in preseason action. This was the first-ever game for the Valkyries, making this a historical moment in WNBA history. … [Read more...] about 3 takeaways from Sparks preseason opener vs. Valkyries
JJ Redick feels he can ‘get a lot better’ after rookie year as head coach
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images After one year in charge of the Lakers, JJ Redick knows he can improve moving forward. There was skepticism that JJ Redick, as a first-time coach, could handle being in charge of the Lakers. However, he proved his biggest skeptics wrong by winning 50 games and securing a guaranteed playoff spot for the Lakers for the first time since … [Read more...] about JJ Redick feels he can ‘get a lot better’ after rookie year as head coach