Tag: Los Angeles Lakers
Former Orlando Magic guard DJ Augustin announced his retirement from the NBA on Sunday after 14 seasons. The 5-foot-11 Augustin, who turns 37 on Nov. 10, posted his heartfelt farewell message on Instagram: “Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the game I’ve loved for so long. Basketball has been more than a sport, it […]
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has confirmed the team are aware of the NBA’s domestic disturbance investigation into Jaxson Hayes. The league’s investigation into Hayes surrounds a video from 2021 that has surfaced, showing an altercation between him and his former girlfriend. The victim, Sofia Jamora, appears to be handled by Hayes before […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are declining the third-year rookie option on guard Jalen Hood-Schifino worth $4 million for next season, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. Los Angeles Lakers declined the third-year rookie option of Jalen Hood-Schifino to create roster flexibility According to Charania’s report, the move will make Hood-Schifino an unrestricted free agent […]
Bronny James scored his first career points in the NBA during garbage time of the Los Angeles Lakers’ defeat in Cleveland. Bronny, son of one of the league’s greatest ever players in LeBron James, saw an NBA floor for the second time in his career on Wednesday and made good use of the opportunity. In […]
Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko has been medically cleared to play by the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Koloko, 24, is expected to begin practicing with the Lakers and will ramp up to play for the first time since a blood clot issue threatened his career last year. He […]
LeBron James’ streak of scoring no fewer than ten points in a regular season game dates all the way back to January 5, 2007. James, 39, has scored at least ten points in every regular season game he’s played in over the last 17 years and nine months – a streak which almost came to […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are a surprise to start the year as they have started 3-0 under new head coach, J.J. Reddick. However, that is not deterring the team from finding ways to improve the roster. The team reportedly has its sights on Utah Jazz center, Walker Kessler. Kessler would provide some much-needed frontcourt depth […]
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick sat down with NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal on his “The Big Podcast with Shaq” on Sunday to discuss Redick’s coaching style and why both despise the LeBron James GOAT debate. Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said what makes LeBron James great is his longevity […]
Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe of ESPN’s “First Take” got into a heated debate over whether or not LeBron James is capable of leading the Los Angeles Lakers to another NBA championship. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith doubts LeBron James will win one more championship with the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday’s 131-127 win over the […]
Anthony Davis became just the third Los Angeles Lakers player to record back-to-back games with at least 35 points to open an NBA season, joining Jerry West (1969-70) and Elgin Baylor (1962-63). In the Lakers’ 110-103 season-opener victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, Davis posted 36 points on 11-of-23 (47.8%) shooting from the […]
