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 — 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 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 — 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…
LOS ANGELES — The opening stretch of the season offers the Los Angeles Lakers a comfortable cushion, so much so that the coaching staff has one eye on a specific late autumn evening. Walker Kessler, acquired for the hefty price…