Basketball

When Luka Doncic arrived to the Los Angeles Lakers, there were questions about how he would fit alongside LeBron James and Austin Reaves considering all three of them having the ability to orchestrate an offense. Specifically for Doncic, he is not regarded as an off-ball player and rosters are typically constructed around his strengths. However, sacrifices need to be made to … [Read more...] about JJ Redick: Pleased With Luka Doncic & LeBron James’ Willingness To Play Off Ball

Gabe Vincent will be re-evaluated in one week with back tightness, the Los Angeles Lakers announced on Thursday. Vincent is averaging 4.7 points in 21.5 minutes per game on the year. Vincent missed 11 games earlier this year with a sprained ankle. … [Read more...] about Gabe Vincent To Be Re-Evaluated In 1 Week With Back Tightness

Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35K for “making an obscene gesture toward a game official,” the NBA announced on Saturday (via Twitter). Smart was penalized for giving the middle finger to a ref at halftime during Thursday’s win in Utah, tweets Dan Woike of The Athletic. Smart was assessed a technical foul for the incident, notes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Through 17 … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Marcus Smart Fined $35K By NBA