The Clippers lost on Thursday night, which isn’t big news anymore, not after losing 10 of their past 11 games in less than a month. Their season-high 28 turnovers were noteworthy and perhaps so was James Harden’s absence because of a calf injury, but not the Clippers’ 122-101 result against the league’s best team. It was their fifth lopsided loss over the past 26 days, this one … [Read more...] about Clippers host Lakers looking to shake 5-game slump
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Lakes’ most aggressive move during trade season would infuriate fans
Examining the richest return the Lakers can realistically expect for their top assets. … [Read more...] about Lakes’ most aggressive move during trade season would infuriate fans
Lakers’ JJ Redick happy with Luka Doncic, LeBron James buying into off-ball offense
SALT LAKE CITY — The Lakers thrived early in the season – and continue to – because of their pick-and-roll dominance, led by guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as ball handlers and big men Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes as the roll men. When LeBron James made his season debut last month, he added another dimension to the team’s already potent offense with his playmaking and … [Read more...] about Lakers’ JJ Redick happy with Luka Doncic, LeBron James buying into off-ball offense
RECAP: Lakers Improve to 12-3 on the Road in a Win Against the Jazz
The Lakers have been one of the best road teams in the NBA, winning 12 of their 15 games away from home so far this season. Despite the Jazz leading for 75% of the game, the Lakers pulled away with an impressive 4th quarter that resulted in a 143-135 victory. Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images In last night’s high scoring affair, the Lakers allowed 78 first half … [Read more...] about RECAP: Lakers Improve to 12-3 on the Road in a Win Against the Jazz
Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves & Deandre Ayton Out, Rui Hachimura Questionable Vs. Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Saturday’s road game against the L.A. Clippers and Deandre Ayton (left elbow soreness), Austin Reaves (left calf strain) and Gabe Vincent (low back soreness) remain out while Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) is questionable. Reaves has missed the last two games with the calf injury but the Lakers were confident that he … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves & Deandre Ayton Out, Rui Hachimura Questionable Vs. Clippers