Basketball

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Things might have gotten too close to comfort for the Lakers against the Raptors, but the first half demonstrated how good this team can be when they're hitting on all cylinders. Things started marvelously for Los Angeles in Toronto. LeBron James got going early, scoring 14 points in the opening quarter and followed that up with some … [Read more...] about JJ Redick says Lakers first half vs. Raptors was ‘best half’ of season

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images With his future with the Lakers determined, teams across the league have reportedly expressed interest in Jalen Hood-Schifino, including the Atlanta Hawks, Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets. The Jalen Hood-Schifino Era in Los Angeles was a short and confusing one. With barely more than 100 minutes in the NBA, the purple and gold decided … [Read more...] about Report: Atlanta, Utah, Brooklyn have expressed trade interest in Jalen Hood-Schifino

Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images An early change to the rotation involving Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell paid immediate dividends for the Lakers against the Raptors. Despite bringing back the majority of last season’s team, the Lakers are a work in progress this season. A vastly different offense under a first-time head coach means a figuring-out process will … [Read more...] about How JJ Redick made one change to the Lakers rotation that may further unlock the offense

Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers look to make it two wins in a row on the road against the Pistons on Monday. After successfully avoiding a three-game losing skid, the Lakers look to build on their first road win of the season as they take on the Detroit Pistons on Monday. L.A. currently has an active six-game winning streak against the Pistons … [Read more...] about Lakers vs Pistons Preview and Game Thread: It’s time to string some wins