Basketball

EL SEGUNDO — The Lakers’ Friday morning meeting heightened their attention to the team’s defensive struggles. And their Friday afternoon news was an example of why they need to have urgency when it comes to finding solutions. With the team announcing that star guard Austin Reaves will be sidelined for at least the next two games because of a left calf strain, the Lakers will be … [Read more...] about Lakers’ defense under review as their offense takes a hit

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been out of the team’s rotation, sitting out eight of the last nine games despite being healthy. Vanderbilt’s offensive deficiencies are well-documented, but there’s no denying that he could help the Lakers on the defensive end of the floor, where they have really struggled in recent weeks. Lakers head coach JJ Redick recently … [Read more...] about Jarred Vanderbilt ‘Eager’ To Get Back In Lakers Rotation & Help With Defensive Struggles

The veteran forward, who fell out of the rotation when LeBron James returned from injury, could see playing time Sunday with Austin Reaves sidelined. … [Read more...] about Jarred Vanderbilt hoping for an opportunity to help Lakers on defense

Austin Reaves was diagnosed with a mild left calf strain, the Los Angeles Lakers announced on Friday. Reaves will be re-evaluated in one week. JJ Redick said that the Lakers' recent workload took its toll on Reaves. "Our performance team mentioned that the two games back-to-back [in Toronto and Boston] and then Philly again, those were three very taxing games in terms of his … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves Out With Mild Calf Strain, To Be Re-Evaluated In 1 Week