Deandre Ayton is just one of a few Los Angeles Lakers players who fans wouldn't mind seeing dealt at the deadline. … [Read more...] about 3 Lakers who fans don’t want to see on the roster after the trade deadline
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Swanson: Lakers are good, but good doesn’t cut it
LOS ANGELES — Gap years are for young people who need a beat to find themselves, who want to avoid reality a little longer, and who have the luxury of time to do it. The Lakers have the luxury of rostering Luka Doncic, a 26-year-old superstar in his prime. They’ve got the luxury of a new ownership group for whom title contention has been non-negotiable for the baseball team … [Read more...] about Swanson: Lakers are good, but good doesn’t cut it
Brook Lopez single-handedly engineered an Ivica Zubac, Clippers downfall
With a bright but concerning update on Ivica Zubac, all signs indicate that Brook Lopez’s decline forced the LA Clippers to take a particular route. … [Read more...] about Brook Lopez single-handedly engineered an Ivica Zubac, Clippers downfall
Marcus Smart perfectly captures Lakers’ biggest challenge in building a contender
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart hit the nail on the head following his standout performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. … [Read more...] about Marcus Smart perfectly captures Lakers’ biggest challenge in building a contender
Brook Lopez’s Clippers fluke evaporated faster than the speed of light
One great performance does not outweigh the negatives, and Brook Lopez is a prime example, with a night that was difficult for Clippers fans to watch. … [Read more...] about Brook Lopez’s Clippers fluke evaporated faster than the speed of light