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The Lakers will have much closer to a full roster on Friday night as they begin NBA Cup play. Luka Dončić will be available, making his return to the Lakers after missing the past three games due to a finger sprain and lower left leg contusion. Los Angeles will also have Marcus Smart back. He […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Timberwolves look to right the ship as they head to the East Coast to take on the Charlotte Hornets. The Timberwolves dropped a wild game Wednesday night against a depleted Lakers squad after climbing back from a double-digit deficit late in the game. After being in a malaise for much of the contest, they […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
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. Despite having up to seven players out for games during the first week of NBA action, the Lakers […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Los Angeles Lakers’ big man Maxi Kleber has been sidelined for the regular season with an oblique strain and is set to be re-evaluated within the next week. The setback is the third in a string of injuries for the German international, who missed over three months last season with a foot fracture and then […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The severely shorthanded Lakers team that went 1-5 in the preseason cautiously stepped its way into the regular season only to become just as banged up, but have somehow found much different results by going 3-2 in their first five contests. Prepared to be down LeBron James, the team has already also had Luka Dončić, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
It wasn’t just another game. This was the second game of the season for both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers, but the first night of NBA on Prime Video. It was a prime time matchup on opening weekend featuring a 2025 NBA playoff rematch. The Los Angeles faithful were out in full force, […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Austin Reaves’ career has been defined by him stepping up to the challenge. His path from undrafted rookie to Lakers superstar has been a steady upward climb, something not always common in the NBA. Each season, he’s been asked to take on a bigger role and each season, he’s answered the bell. However, the latest […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Lakers’ brief road trip continues in Memphis where they will take on the Grizzlies (3-2) for the first time this season. This marks the first game of the NBA Cup. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies When: 6:30 p.m. PT, Oct 31 Where: FedEx Forum Watch: Prime Video, Spectrum Sportsnet It’s that time […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Jake LaRavia played out of his mind against the Wolves. He not only scored 27 points in the win, but he converted on all but one shot from the field, finishing 10-11 overall. LaRavia scored 17 of his points in the third to give the Lakers a commanding 20-point lead and his five 3-pointers were […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
On today’s episode, Harrison Faigen of SB Nation joins the show to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Wednesday night meeting between the two teams that saw the Wolves fall to 2-3. — The Timberwolves’ defense has been utterly terrible five games into the season. They rank 28th in defensive efficiency, a […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Wednesday’s Lakers-Wolves matchup had all the emotions possible for LA fans. First, there was the euphoria of being up by 20 despite not having LeBron James and Luka Dončić available. Then, there was disappointment in the Lakers giving up the lead with 10.6 seconds left in the game. However, the final emotion was the most […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
While Austin Reaves has certainly made it easier to stomach over the past week, Luka Dončić’s absence is still a big loss for the Lakers for obvious reasons. After starting the year red-hot himself, only a Herculean effort from Reaves has made the loss of Luka sting a little less in recent games. Dončić sprained […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Mark Walter is officially the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. Moments after the sale received unanimous approval from the NBA Board of Governors, the Lakers announced Mark Walter as the new majority stakeholder in the franchise. “The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports, defined by […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Lakers didn’t make things easy for themselves against the Wolves. They led by 20 points in this game, but a fourth-quarter collapse had them down by one with 10.2 seconds to go. A loss would’ve been particularly devastating since both Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia were having incredible games. However, Reaves saved the day, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The ESPN primetime matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers perhaps wasn’t what it was billed to be before the season, versus what it ended up being on the floor. Still down Anthony Edwards and Jaylen Clark, the Wolves faced a Laker squad that could only physically dress eight players for Wednesday […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The undermanned Lakers secured an impressive, 116-115 win over the Wolves on Wednesday night. The Lakers were up by as many as 20 points against the Wolves, but trailed by one with 10.6 seconds left. In a last-chance effort to take the win, Reaves did just that with a shot right at the buzzer. Jake […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Adou Theiro has yet to play any kind of games donning a purple and gold jersey. The Lakers rookie missed Summer League and preseason action while recovering from knee surgery. Now that the regular season has begun, he has remained out. However, on Wednesday, there was a positive update for Thiero, he’s been cleared for […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Only four games into the season the Lakers are already dealing with a ton of injuries. In their last game against the Blazers, they had seven players out, including their two biggest stars, LeBron James and Luka Dončić. While none of the injuries are considered long-term concerns, they are causing short-term problems as the bench […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
We have a massive slate around The Association tonight! 10 games get underway this evening, featuring some of the best teams and biggest names in basketball. Here’s a look at some NBA odds for this evening’s matchups. Mar 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images NBA Odds – Wednesday, October 29th Matchup S...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Ex-Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov knows what it feels like to arrive with expectation, a reputation, and an immediate demand to deliver. He’s been there twice, in fact. First at Tottenham Hotspur, where he took time to adapt to English football’s pace and intensity, and later at Manchester United, where his languid brilliance sometimes disguised […] The post Dimitar Berbatov shares “world class” advice for Florian Wirtz amid critics for Liverpool star appeared first on Paisley Ga...
From Paisley Gates | about 1 month ago | 1 read
After wondering if the Lakers had fixed some of their issues with bench production coming into the season, the team’s depth immediately underwent a stress test in the opening week. Injuries have quickly mounted in the opening week of the season, revealing quite a bit about many role players early in the season. Some have […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Lakers are back on the road, where they will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second time this week. This is the first of two road games for Los Angeles. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves When: 6:30 p.m. PT, Oct 29 Where: Target Center Watch: ESPN, Spectrum Sportsnet Just when we […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Guard Matisse Thybulle is questionable for the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz game on Wednesday evening. The defensive specialist has been dealing with hip soreness and sat out Portland’s last game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. But in three appearances so far this season, Thybulle has shot 55.6% from the floor and an amazing […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles LakersDate: October 29th, 2025Time: 8:30 PM CDTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio Four days ago we were supposed to get Showtime. Anthony Edwards vs. Luka Doncic. Amazon Prime debut. League-approved marquee showcase. Instead, we got flops, whistles, NBA-WWE crossover […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 1 month ago | 1 read