Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images From late-game execution to rebounding and a third-quarter scoring drought, the Lakers’ loss versus the Magic demonstrated areas for improvement. LOS ANGELES — While losses are commonplace in every NBA season, the Lakers’ six-game winning streak ended in a brutal 119-118 loss to the Magic on Thursday night. The Lakers went … [Read more...] about Loss to Magic a reminder Lakers still have lot to prove
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Lynne Roberts aiming to make Sparks ‘the premier market’ in WNBA
Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images At her introductory press conference Lynne Roberts discussed her basketball philosophy and why she took on the challenge of coaching the Sparks. LOS ANGELES — Inside Crypto.com Arena, just hours before the Lakers played the Orlando Magic, the Sparks took center stage. Newly hired head coach Lynee Roberts was officially introduced … [Read more...] about Lynne Roberts aiming to make Sparks ‘the premier market’ in WNBA
JJ Redick literally goes to a dark place after Lakers losses
Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images After a frustrating Lakers loss to the Magic on Thursday, JJ Redick revealed the literal dark place he goes after defeats. JJ Redick has made it a point multiple times to call himself a “sicko” when it comes to basketball. While he used that as the rational for leaving a job in media and joining the coaching ranks with the Lakers, … [Read more...] about JJ Redick literally goes to a dark place after Lakers losses
D’Angelo Russell has expressed interest in playing for Lithuania national team
Photo by Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images In a move that feels like a mad libs headline, D’Angelo Russell is reportedly open to playing for the Lithuania national basketball team. D’Angelo Russell is reportedly interested in playing basketball for the Lithuania national team. As much as that reads like a Mad Libs, it is, in fact, a real news story. Rokas Pakenas from … [Read more...] about D’Angelo Russell has expressed interest in playing for Lithuania national team
Rui Hachimura to make return from ankle sprain to Lakers vs. Nuggets
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images After missing the Lakers’ last four games due to injury, Rui Hachimura is set to make his return against the Nuggets on Saturday. The Lakers will finally welcome back Rui Hachimura from injury on Saturday. The forward missed the last four games with an ankle sprain but was not on the team’s injury report ahead of Saturday’s … [Read more...] about Rui Hachimura to make return from ankle sprain to Lakers vs. Nuggets