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It’s Always Good to Beat LA — The Week in Green

It’s always good to beat LA. Always. And it’s always good to beat LeBron James. And it’s great that LeBron joined the Lakers in order to make victories all the sweeter. For me, I sometimes wonder what LeBron thinks of Boston in his heart of hearts. He’s far too savvy to say anything out loud […]

From CelticsBlog | 5 days ago | 0 reads

How deep drop defenses are giving Lakers deep trouble

No two names, across sports, produce more tangible juice than Lakers and Celtics. A sold-out crowd, with an unusually large number of Boston fans, packed the building in anticipation of the annual matchup in downtown Los Angeles last Sunday. ​LA wins the opening tip, and the ball finds its way into Luka Dončić’s hands. Right […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 5 days ago | 0 reads

Lakers vs. Warriors Preview: Is this team doomed?

The Lakers (34-24) look to snap their losing streak against the Golden State Warriors (31-28) on Saturday. The season series between both these Pacific Division teams is currently tied at 1-1. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors When: 5:30 p.m. PT, Feb. 28 Where: Chase Center Watch: ABC Just when you […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Clint Capela had a great response to Deandre Ayton’s comments

When Deandre Ayton joined the Lakers, he said all the right things. He talked about proving his critics wrong and not taking this opportunity for granted. For a while, it worked. In November, Ayton was the best version of himself, averaging 16.6 points and nine rebounds per game. Recently, though, his scoring has dropped, his […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 6 days ago | 0 reads

The Lakers big three is still searching for chemistry

Regardless of where any of us fell on the spectrum of belief that the Lakers could actually be a championship contender this season, we could all agree that their most realistic path to reaching that status would be on the offensive side of the ball. Sure, they added some free agents who could help bolster […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Suns

How many “worst losses of the season” in a row could the Lakers string together in the coming week, because it seems like they’re trying to do as much. After a lifeless loss to the Celtics and handing a game away to the Magic, the Lakers went to Phoenix against an undermanned Suns team and […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 7 days ago | 0 reads

Suns bludgeon Lakers from three, hand LA third straight loss

In a run of frustrating defeats, the Lakers keep topping themselves. Facing a Suns team without either Devin Booker or Dillon Brooks, the Lakers had a horrid defensive showing to drop a third straight game, 113-110. In another back-and-forth finish, LeBron James tied the game with a putback with just over 20 seconds remaining before […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 7 days ago | 0 reads

Edwin’s Journal: Are the Lakers cooked?

The post-All-Star break is an important stretch of the season. It’s when the contenders become clear, playoff teams start jockeying for positioning and the others lean into tanking. Lakers head coach JJ Redick talked about LA needing to play its best basketball in this moment, but that hasn’t materialized. Instead, LA has been wafting in […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 7 days ago | 0 reads

Report: Adam Silver is sending independent doctors to verify Lauri Markkanen injury

According to Tony Jones, Adam Silver is sending independent doctors to verify the injury to Lauri Markkanen. This news comes on the heels of those independent doctors visiting the Indiana Pacers and pressuring them to medicate an injured player to play. What’s clear from this whole situation is that Adam Silver is not interested in […]

From SLC Dunk | 8 days ago | 1 read

Lakers vs. Suns Preview: Can LA fall into the play-in?

The Lakers (34-23) are back on the road for the next two games, starting on Thursday when they play against the Phoenix Suns (33-26). This is the final match between the two teams this season, as the purple and gold look to tie the season series. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 8 days ago | 0 reads

Rui Hachimura questionable, Jaxson Hayes probable to play vs. Suns

As one Lakers player is set to return from injury, another gets added to the list. Jaxson Hayes has been upgraded to probable for LA’s upcoming contest against Phoenix, but Rui Hachimura has now been downgraded to questionable with an illness. Hayes has so far missed just one game due to his ankle sprain. Lakers […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 8 days ago | 1 read

Lakers hire former Virginia coach Tony Bennett as an NBA Draft advisor

After the firing of Joey and Jesse Buss, the Lakers found themselves with very few scouts left in their front office. They’ve begun to bolster that department by announcing on Wednesday that Tony Bennett would be joining the Lakers as an NBA Draft advisor. He’ll be working with the President of Basketball Operations, Rob Pelinka, […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 8 days ago | 0 reads

Rotation Trust Level: A locked-in rotation at last

Out of the All-Star break, the Lakers have the most certainty and structure as they’ve had all season with their rotation. For better or worse, there is a set starting lineup with little debate about change. Similarly, they have a rotation that, realistically, doesn’t have much argument for change either. Aside from a minor injury […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 8 days ago | 0 reads

The Lakers can’t find offensive rhythm

LOS ANGELES — While the Lakers have their big three of LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves healthy and available, it hasn’t been smooth sailing. After the team’s loss against the Celtics on Sunday, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said they were “awful” offensively. In their encore on Tuesday, LA had another poor performance, […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 9 days ago | 1 read

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Magic

The Lakers had one of the more odd streaks come to an end this season. Despite being a very average team for the season, the Lakers were undefeated when leading into the fourth. They also still sported a sterling 16-3 record in clutch games. Both stats were outliers that took a hit on Tuesday. LA […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 9 days ago | 0 reads

Rob Pelinka to remain in charge of basketball operations for Lakers

The Lakers began their front office transformation under Mark Walter with the hiring of Lon Rosen, replacing Tim Harris as President of Business Operations. While his role has no on-court impact, it does represent the changes that are coming. However, don’t expect Rob Pelinka to be one of those changes. Rosen spoke to reporters before […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 9 days ago | 0 reads

Jaxson Hayes out vs. Magic with right ankle sprain

Just when the Lakers reached full health, another injury occurred to one of their rotation players. Jaxson Hayes had to exit early during LA’s loss against Boston and was deemed doubtful to play in the team’s upcoming game against Orlando. On Tuesday afternoon, the Lakers downgraded him to out for the contest. After Monday’s practice, […]

From Silver Screen and Roll | 9 days ago | 2 reads