PORTLAND, Ore. — The situation the Lakers faced in their 123-115 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night was far from ideal. But it also wasn’t new or unfamiliar, which has helped the Lakers thrive in the early parts of 2025-26 despite the circumstances they’ve faced in the first couple of weeks of the season. Concluding a home-road back-to-back set, the Lakers … [Read more...] about How are the Lakers winning even when short-handed?
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton showing why teams always gamble on untapped potential
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton epitomizes why teams will always take a chance on talent, even when it seems illogical. … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Deandre Ayton showing why teams always gamble on untapped potential
Clippers find themselves confronted with painfully familiar Kawhi Leonard reality
A couple of weeks into the season, the Los Angeles Clippers are finding themselves once again realizing something concerning Kawhi Leonard. … [Read more...] about Clippers find themselves confronted with painfully familiar Kawhi Leonard reality
Chargers Fear Repeat Injury For LT Joe Alt
The Chargers knew they would face additional challenges this season when newly paid left tackle Rashawn Slater suffered a torn patellar tendon injury that would take him out for the year. Then usual right tackle Joe Alt, who had moved over to Justin Herbert‘s blindside in place of Slater, suffered a high ankle sprain four weeks into the season, leaving Los Angeles without its … [Read more...] about Chargers Fear Repeat Injury For LT Joe Alt
Saints To Send OL Trevor Penning To Bolts
Minutes before the trade deadline, the Chargers struck a deal to address their depleted offensive line. They are acquiring Trevor Penning from the Saints, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The Bolts will send the Saints a 2027 sixth-rounder, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport adds. Penning has logged extensive time at three positions along the Saints’ O-line, spending full seasons at both … [Read more...] about Saints To Send OL Trevor Penning To Bolts