The Lakers are the frontrunners to sign free agent big man Christian Koloko, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter links). According to Charania, Koloko is also drawing interest from the Clippers, the Spurs, and his former team, the Raptors. Koloko, who is still finalizing his decision on where he’ll sign, is on the comeback trail after missing all of the 2023/24 … [Read more...] about Lakers Frontrunners To Sign Christian Koloko
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Report: Austin Reaves expected to be see uptick in usage this season under JJ Redick
Andrew Wevers-Imagn Images Austin Reaves played the second-most minutes for the Lakers and if head coach JJ Redick has his way, that number will only go up this season. Austin Reaves has been improving season after season with the Lakers. Last year, he played all 82 games and averaged 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists, all career-high numbers for the guard. … [Read more...] about Report: Austin Reaves expected to be see uptick in usage this season under JJ Redick
Lakers, Christian Koloko reportedly agree to deal
The Lakers and 7-foot big man Christian Koloko have agreed to terms on a contract, Koloko’s agent told The Athletic’s Shams Charania on Saturday afternoon. While terms of the deal weren’t revealed as of Saturday, Koloko is expected to sign a two-way contract with the Lakers, according to the L.A. Times. The Lakers already have 15 players signed to standard NBA contracts, which … [Read more...] about Lakers, Christian Koloko reportedly agree to deal
Lakers preparing to sign center Christian Koloko to two-way contract
In the wake of Christian Wood's latest knee surgery, the Lakers are looking to sign 7-foot-1 center Christian Koloko to a two-way contract. … [Read more...] about Lakers preparing to sign center Christian Koloko to two-way contract
Lakers’ Jeanie Buss Lays Out Her Expectations
The Los Angeles Lakers know that there are a lot of people who are doubtful about their chances of winning a title before LeBron James retires. Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss is well aware of this, telling Chuck Schilken of the Los Angeles Times that her team has to “let the work speak for itself.” “Really, you gotta play basketball and win games. I know the criticism out … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Jeanie Buss Lays Out Her Expectations