Coverage, cap breakdowns, and trade analysis for the Los Angeles Lakers.
LOS ANGELES — NBA roster cutdown deadlines always force front offices into ruthless decisions, but the way the Los Angeles Lakers handled their final roster spot exposed the harsh reality of modern asset management. Right at Monday’s 5 PM deadline,…
SAN FRANCISCO— Fixing Adou Thiero landing must become an urgent priority for the coaching staff after a terrifying moment in preseason action. During a recent contest against the Golden State Warriors, the explosive second year forward threw down a powerful…
LOS ANGELES — A young Lakers guard earning rotation minutes early in training camp practice could reshape how the coaching staff structures the bench unit. Head coach JJ Redick was effusive in his praise for Cameron Carr following recent practice…
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles Lakers Guard tops a list of players facing early roster uncertainty as front offices prepare for opening night across the league per Brett Siegel of Clutchpoints. Former first round selection Dalton Knecht finds himself…
LOS ANGELES — With training camp officially opening next week, general manager Rob Pelinka confirmed that the front office is exploring every available avenue to solve an impending Lakers roster crunch before opening night. Speaking alongside head coach JJ Redick…
LOS ANGELES — Head coach JJ Redick announced to reporters during his start-of-season press conference that Los Angeles Lakers will build their identity around a dominant Walker Kessler defense. Speaking alongside Rob Pelinka at the UCLA Health Training Center, Redick…
LOS ANGELES — Addressing reporters at the practice facility, JJ Redick’s “Finally Fits” realization has set the tone for training camp as the franchise embraces a new identity. Speaking alongside Rob Pelinka during their annual joint first press conference, the…
LOS ANGELES — As Los Angeles prepares for Media Day on the 28th of this month, evaluating the top Lakers training camp storylines gives fans a clear picture of what will dictate opening night. From paint defense to superstar health,…
LOS ANGELES — When private equity head Josh Kushner and media mogul Bob Iger spearheaded a deal to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers at a staggering $12.5 billion valuation, the sale sent shockwaves across sports media. However, an internal investor…
LOS ANGELES — The upcoming NBA Board Governors vote on Lakers sale in New York will significantly alter the structure of professional sports. While league executives will gladly ratify a record-shattering $12.5 billion franchise valuation, the ongoing sibling civil war…
LOS ANGELES — When the Los Angeles Lakers reshaped their frontcourt, national headlines predictably focused on rim protection and rebounding. Yet, the addition of Lakers’ Walker Kessler and Sandro Mamukelashvili has quietly unlocked a brand-new tactical superpower for LA: genuine…
LOS ANGELES — Saying the Los Angeles Lakers made a big Deandre Ayton mistake might sound reactive after a summer trade, but many fans initially viewed moving off their starting center as a simple housecleaning effort. However, taking a closer…
LOS ANGELES — Identifying high-value Los Angeles Lakers trade targets has taken center stage in Los Angeles after high-flying forward Jonathan Kuminga officially decided to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. Shams Charania of ESPN broke the story first. Missing out on…
TORONTO — This wild 3-team Raptors trade idea would completely reshape rotation dynamics for Toronto, Dallas, and Los Angeles as training camp approaches. The rat race in the NBA never stops. Teams are always looking to make moves on the…
LOS ANGELES — The reason why the Los Angeles Lakers shouldn’t be concerned about Collin Sexton’s historically bad defense boils down to his role will be and the insulation around him. When the Lakers secured Sexton on a two-year, $19…