Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images Through the first two weeks of the season, which Lakers have surprised the most and who has been the most disappointing? With two weeks of games in the rearview mirror, we’ve learned a lot of good and bad about the Lakers. That also led to a lot of questions from you guys, so let’s dive into what you guys asked for the latest … [Read more...] about Who have been the biggest early surprises and disappointments for the Lakers?
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Discussion Thread for Non-Lakers Games: November 4-10
Brandon Ingram faces off against the Cavs | Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images Week Three of the NBA is underway and things are taking shape in the standings. Welcome to week 3 of the NBA season. The Lakers are the fifth seed with a 4-2 record in the Western Conference. Let’s look at the Non Lakers games this upcoming week. Monday, November 4th Milwaukee Bucks … [Read more...] about Discussion Thread for Non-Lakers Games: November 4-10
JJ Redick says Anthony Davis’ success is testament to Lakers offense
Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images Anthony Davis is off to his best start as a Laker, something head coach JJ Redick said was a result of the team’s offense. What a difference a year makes. Last season, Anthony Davis was an All-NBA player but would sometimes disappear offensively. Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets is a prime example. With the season on the line, … [Read more...] about JJ Redick says Anthony Davis’ success is testament to Lakers offense
Even NFL teams are making fun of D’Angelo Russell now
John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images A running joke on social media has extended all the way to the Atlanta Falcons poking fun at D’Angelo Russell on Sunday. One of the best running jokes on Lakers and NBA Twitter in recent years has been centered around D’Angelo Russell getting shots up. There isn’t a single origin point for the meme except that it came from the 2023 NBA … [Read more...] about Even NFL teams are making fun of D’Angelo Russell now
Unserious Lakers fall to Pistons in lifeless, frustrating loss
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Despite playing the Pistons on the second night of a back-to-back, the Lakers were completely outplayed by the Pistons on Monday to drop another road game. The Lakers carried their poor second half against the Raptors on Friday into Detroit on Monday. The result was the most frustrating loss of the season as the Lakers fell behind … [Read more...] about Unserious Lakers fall to Pistons in lifeless, frustrating loss