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LOS ANGELES — The last thing anyone would call this iteration of the Lakers is a good defensive team. They have a defensive rating of 116 on the season, placing them 22nd in the NBA. Progress in this department has been minimal at best. But against the Pelicans, the Lakers’ defense came up big. Trailing by […]
The Lakers are securely at the point of the season where winning by any means necessary is the objective. After a pair of easy wins over the Warriors and Kings, they had to grit one out on Tuesday to knock off the Pelicans. After a very unserious three quarters, the Lakers turned it up to […]
Late Tuesday night the Colorado Avalanche completed a successful Southern California back-to-back in their 5-1 disposal of the Anaheim Ducks. It capped off a stretch of five games in seven nights following the Olympic break and the Avalanche now get two days of rest before the trade deadline. The Game Colorado got the scoring going […]
The Lakers used a big fourth quarter run down the stretch to secure a third straight win, knocking off the Pelicans 110-101. After falling behind by nearly double digits midway through the final frame, LA closed the game on a 24-7 run. They finished with 12 blocks, six of those coming in the fourth quarter. […]
After winning 4-2 against the Los Angeles Kings yesterday, courtesy of a late third-period go-ahead goal from Devon Toews, the Colorado Avalanche are back at it again tonight as they take on the Anaheim Ducks on the second leg of a back-to-back. This will be the third and final regular-season game between these two teams. […]
With the Western Conference a tight-knit race yet again this season, this series will look at the standings and games to watch across the league as the Lakers look to secure home court and move up the standings. As was the case down the stretch of the regular season last year, the Lakers could realistically […]
The Mariners lost another tough one in the later innings in today’s spring training game against the Angels, who staged a three-run comeback in the ninth inning to snatch victory away from the Mariners, who now stand at 3-7 on the spring. Angels starter George Klassen looked tough today in his three-inning sample, busting fastballs […]
Roki Sasaki had his second outing of Spring Training on Tuesday, and it didn’t start very well. After allowing a single and two walks to the first three batters, Sasaki gave up a grand slam to Kyle Manzardo. He then walked the next batter and then was removed from the inning. Roki re-entered the game […]
It was just one week ago that we learned of a major suitor for Patrik Laine dropping out of talks with the Montreal Canadiens on a possible trade. But things have changed for the Los Angeles Kings since then. And it sounds like they're back in. Trade talk surrounding #GoHabsGo winger Patrik Laine has picked up a little more, and I’m told the #GoKingsGo are circling back on him. Other teams in the mix, too. We’ll see if Montreal retains 50% of his $8.7M AAV, but expectations remain high t...
On Tuesday morning, Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead spoke with reporters via video conference to talk about the team’s offseason strategy ahead of free agency and the draft over the next two months. One particular takeaway from the press conference — posted on X by Nate Atkins, senior Rams writer for The Athletic […]
When the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup in 2023, Jonathan Marchessault surprised everyone by becoming the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP because he of his huge impact in the Stanley Cup Final. Marchessault scored 13 goals and 25 points in 22 games, leading the team in goals, with...
With the NFL franchise deadline coming and going today, there were several key players who will hit the open market this offseason, including Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. Other notable free agents that didn’t receive the franchise tag included Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Odafe Oweh, Indianapolis Colts […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Last season, the third, fourth and fifth seeds in the Western Conference all had the same […]
Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan has earned honorable mention for NBA Player of the Week for February, 2026. The NBA announced the nominees today. San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham won Western and Eastern Conference Player of the Month, respectively. Clingan joined Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers will travel to Goodyear Park to take on the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Roki Sasaki looks to improve on his first outing of the season, in which he went 1.1 innings and allowed three hits and three runs, while walking two and striking out three. Joey Cantillo will start for the […]
When it comes to the NFL Combine, there are always going to be some overreactions. It’s how players like Tavon Austin have jumped into the first round or how Tutu Atwell becomes a mid-second round pick despite having fourth-round value. Teams value speed and athleticism, especially at skill positions on offense. Atwell wasn’t a need […]
Clayton Kershaw may be done with Major League Baseball, but as the World Baseball Classic nears, the greatest left-hander of our generation has one more box to tick. For the first time in his career, Kershaw will represent the United States of America in the World Baseball Classic, and in preparation for that assignment, Kershaw […]
Khalil Mack is one of the top players available in free agency, and he should be a Los Angeles Rams target to help their defensive reload. The defensive stalwart opted against retirement and will explore all his options once the legal tapering period opens. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty first: Mack will be 35 when […]
The Winnipeg Jets have been chasing the Anaheim Ducks & Seattle Kraken for the Western Conference’s final wildcard spot for quite a while now. Catching one of those franchises was the True Northers’ only hope to qualify for the playoffs, even though there was quite the gap they needed to overcome. But that has recently changed over the past couple weeks of NHL action, as the Ducks have gone on a 5 game winning streak ( 8-2-0 in past 10 ) to move up the Western Conference standings. As a r...
The 2026 NFL Combine has come and gone. It’s now time for everyone’s mock drafts to get a facelift as they take into account the latest showcase for the top prospects across the country. After taking in all four days of the event, here’s my first post-combine mock draft. Let’s dive in. Round 1, Pick […]
After winning 4-2 against the Los Angeles Kings yesterday, courtesy of a late third-period go-ahead goal from Devon Toews, the Colorado Avalanche are back at it again tonight as they take on the Anaheim Ducks on the second leg of a back-to-back. This will be the third and final regular-season game between these two teams. […]
There is no Cactus League game for the Dodgers on Wednesday, but they still have a game on their schedule, an exhibition within the exhibition of spring training. They will host Team Mexico on Wednesday afternoon at Camelback Ranch, one of a handful of games for teams in preparation of the World Baseball Classic. Across […]
The Dodgers on Monday sent Jack Suwinski outright to the minors and off the 40-man roster after the outfielder cleared waivers. Suwinski was claimed off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on February 21. He hasn’t yet played in a Cactus League game, but was getting work in on the backfields at Camelback Ranch. On Friday, […]
The Los Angeles Chargers are the team to watch in free agency this offseason when it comes to offensive linemen. The biggest free agent in the trenches this offseason is Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum, who could reset the market in terms of money for a free agent center. The Athletic insider Daniel Popper believes […]
The last few days have seen a handful of Dodgers outfield prospects make an impact in spring training games. Mike Sirota injured his knee last July and finally got into a game on Saturday, and homered against the Rangers in Surprise. He’s is one of four Dodgers outfielders peppered throughout various top-100 prospect lists this […]