Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images If the Lakers want to trade for Andrew Wiggins, it sounds like they are going to have to give up a lot of assets. During NBA free agency, we have buyers and sellers. The Lakers are clearly in a position of buying while a team like the Heat, who lost Duncan Robinson this summer and traded Jimmy Butler during the season, … [Read more...] about The Heat sound like they have a high asking price for Andrew Wiggins
Reacts: Fans are split on a potential LeBron James trade
Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images While LeBron James has not asked for a trade, even Cavaliers fans are mixed on if there is one that makes sense. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Los Angeles Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the … [Read more...] about Reacts: Fans are split on a potential LeBron James trade
Jaxson Hayes agrees to one-year deal to return to Lakers
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Lakers will reportedly bring back center Jaxson Hayes on a one-year deal next season. It turns out that bridges may not have been burned at the end of last season. Jaxson Hayes will be returning to the Lakers on a one-year deal, as first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Hayes will serve as the backup to the newly-acquired Deandre … [Read more...] about Jaxson Hayes agrees to one-year deal to return to Lakers
Sparks unable to keep up with Liberty on the road
Despite a late push, the Sparks came up short against the Liberty on Thursday night. A second-half Sparks collapse led to the Liberty beating Los Angeles 89-79. Dearica Hamby ended with 25 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks. Kelsey Plum scored 13 points with seven rebounds and eight assists. Rickea Jackson pitched in with eight points, four … [Read more...] about Sparks unable to keep up with Liberty on the road
The Lakers signed their next great connector in free agency
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Jake Laravia signed with the Lakers on a 2 year 12M deal. His skill set brings a connective two-way piece to the team for next season. Heading into free agency, the Lakers had several needs to address. Most of the speculation suggested the first move would be at their bare center position. Instead, after bracing for the loss … [Read more...] about The Lakers signed their next great connector in free agency