Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images LeBron James had jokes about his good friend Anthony Davis being traded after being asked about the Lakers roster construction following their playoff exit. The Lakers might not have “Unleashed Joy” like their playoff phrase indicated, but LeBron James was still in good spirits, all things considered, after Wednesday’s … [Read more...] about LeBron James had jokes about Anthony Davis when asked about Lakers roster
How the Lakers will recover physically for Game 5 vs. Wolves
Let’s take a closer look at how five of the Lakers’ key players will recover from playing the entire second half of Game 4 vs. the Wolves. The Lakers lost a heartbreaking Game 4 to the Timberwolves on Sunday, falling into a 3-1 series hole before heading back home on the brink of elimination. In the second half of that game, head coach JJ Redick decided to do something never … [Read more...] about How the Lakers will recover physically for Game 5 vs. Wolves
Luka Dončić helped restore vandalized Gianna, Kobe Bryant mural
Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images After finding out about a fundraiser to help restore a mural of Gianna and Kobe Bryant, Luka Dončić stepped up in a big way. Despite only recently coming to Los Angeles, Luka Dončić’s connection to Kobe Bryant far predates him becoming a Laker. Highlighted by the pair sharing a moment during a visit to Crypto.com Arena … [Read more...] about Luka Dončić helped restore vandalized Gianna, Kobe Bryant mural
JJ Redick had conversations with players benched in Game 4, says they understood
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images After only five players played in the second half of Game 4, JJ Redick talked to the benched Lakers to ensure their readiness for Game 5. The Lakers not only lost Game 4 on Sunday, but they did so with a new and frustrating twist. At the start of the second half, JJ Redick decided to bench Jaxson Hayes for Dorian … [Read more...] about JJ Redick had conversations with players benched in Game 4, says they understood
The Lakers are still trying to work through late-game execution troubles against Wolves
Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images As the Lakers enter Game 5 against the Wolves, they are still working on ironing out their late-game issues. It’s the slimmest of silver linings, but the good thing about the Lakers being down 3-1 loss against the Wolves is that there are still plenty of ways that Los Angeles can improve. One aspect that the Lakers … [Read more...] about The Lakers are still trying to work through late-game execution troubles against Wolves