Four Free Agents Who Can Help Title Contenders

Free agency has largely played itself out but there are still key reserve roles to fill. From savvy veterans to young players with potential, the list of available free agents remains long. Chad Smith looks at four players who could help several title contenders this season.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers news: Jared Dudley retires, joins Mavs’ coaching staff

According to sources, Jared Dudley is retiring as an NBA player. He last played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 2019 to 2021. On Twitter, Dudley thanks LeBron James and the Lakers organization for signing him. The 14-year veteran played for seven different  NBA franchises in his professional playing career: Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets), Phoenix […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Pacers rumors: Jeremy Lamb to be traded during season, Lakers interested

Per sources, the Indiana Pacers‘ front office are contemplating a potential in-season trade involving Jeremy Lamb. On October 20, 2021, their season opener begins at the Spectrum Center against the Charlotte Hornets. The team’s backcourt currently consists of Caris LeVert, Malcolm Brogdon and T.J. McConnell. In the 2021 NBA Draft, the Pacers also selected Oregon […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
2021-22 NBA Win Totals: Nets open with highest win total

The Christmas Day and opening day schedule for the 2021-22 NBA season was released last Wednesday. Then, the full schedule for the upcoming season was released this past Friday. Sportsbooks have also now published their win total projections for all 30 teams for next season. The win total is based on a full 82-game traditional […]

James Foglio  •  21 Sep 2023
Teams Chasing The Chris Paul Effect

Player movement this summer revolved around some high-profile point guards. Is Chris Paul’s move to Phoenix a blueprint that other teams can follow? Chad Smith looks at five lead guards that could ultimately shape how the upcoming season plays out.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
Carmelo Anthony to join Los Angeles Lakers in a 1-year deal

Free Agent, future Hall-of-Famer Carmelo Anthony has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year deal. L.A. was busy in free agency yesterday, making moves for several NBA talents. But landing veteran small-forward Anthony is the most intriguing pick of the bunch. It’s a match made in heaven, too: Anthony is 10th on […]

David Myers  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers Need More Than Big Three

The Lakers have their “big three” after trading for Russell Westbrook but is he the right fit in Los Angeles? The former MVP has had an incredible career but he may not be the point guard the Lakers desperately need.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
Wizards, Lakers agree to Russell Westbrook and Three-Player Trade Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed with the Washington Wizards to acquire Russell Westbrook in a three-player trade, sending Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the No. 22 pick in Thursday’s 2021 NBA Draft to the Wizards. According to ESPN, the Wizards are also giving up their 2024 and 2028 second-round picks as well. […]

James Foglio  •  04 Dec 2023
Russell Westbrook joins L.A. Lakers in One of the biggest trades in NBA History

In one of the biggest NBA Draft trades ever, Los Angeles Lakers acquired the services of Washington Wizards’ former MVP, Russell Westbrook, last night! As a result of the trade, the Lakers can now boast a holy trinity of attacking talent in Westbrook, Anthony Davis, and, of course, Lebron James, unlike anything seen in recent […]

David Myers  •  19 Nov 2021