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JJ Redick is helping rebuild Palisades Recreation Center after wildfires
During January 2025, wildfires ravaged much of the Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles. Among the thousands of people affected and displaced by this disaster was Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, who lost his and his family’s home in the fires 20 months ago. Since moving there in the summer of 2024, Redick has embedded […]
Ranking the Lakers’ biggest threats for home court in the Western Conference
While chances of the West’s No. 1 seed are mighty slim for the Los Angeles Lakers, with the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder seemingly lording over the conference, the possibility of a top-four seed and hosting a first-round playoff series is assuredly on the table — despite some skepticism in mainstream circles. Yet […]
Can Jake LaRavia find consistency this season?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday, breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we take a look at Jake LaRavia. When the viral moment last season where a Minnesota Timberwolves fan asked “Who is […]
How the NBA’s updated 2027-28 salary-cap projection could help the Lakers
On Saturday, Fred Katz and John Hollinger of The Athletic broke the news that the NBA recently increased its projections for the 2027-28 salary cap by $2 million. Initial projections had the cap landing at $174 million, but the latest projections are a $176 million salary cap and a $213 million luxury-tax line. Katz and […]
Can Matisse Thybulle remain healthy enough to fortify the Lakers’ defense?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Matisse Thybulle. When Marcus Smart signed with the Houston Rockets over the summer, the Lakers lost more than […]
NBA raises salary cap projections for 2027-28 season by $2 million
As is seemingly a yearly tradition at this point, the NBA’s salary cap for next season will rise. This time, though, it’ll do so at an even higher number than anticipated, according to a report from Fred Katz of The Athletic. “The NBA recently informed teams of its updated salary-cap projections for the 2027-28 season, […]
Is Ziaire Williams set for a breakout season with the Lakers?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Ziaire Williams. A perfect storm of departing contracts afforded the Los Angeles Lakers an opportunity to officially move […]
5 Lakers poised to exceed expectations this season
After the Lakers’ front office doled out hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts, many fans were left wondering how many of these players could realistically outperform their contracts. Here are four new Lakers and one returning player who look well positioned to obliterate the national media’s low expectations and a cautious local fanbase that’s […]
The case for Ziaire Williams as the Lakers’ fifth starter
With the NBA season fast approaching, the Lakers have numerous lineup decisions to iron out. None is more immediate than the starting lineup. This can shift during the season, but four out of five are likely locked in with Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes, and Walker Kessler. The fifth can go in a multitude […]
The Clippers are reminding us how not to treat franchise greats
The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the world in February 2025 by trading championship-winning franchise icon Anthony Davis, keeping it quiet to almost everyone involved — including Davis — essentially blindsiding one of the most important figures of the franchise’s future. Davis, rightfully so, felt betrayed by Los Angeles for a moment. (“They traded me,” Davis […]
Maxi Kleber may be signing with Luka Dončić’s team in Italy
In the spring, it was announced Luka Dončić would be teaming with former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson as part of an ownership group purchasing the Italian basketball club, Vanoli Cremona, with plans to move the team to Rome for 2026-27. Since then, the roster has been transformed and includes Siena, Italy native Nico Mannion, […]
The Lakers’ promotional nights for the 2026-27 season, ranked
You’re not truly in the dog days of the summer until you start ranking promotional night giveaways. The Lakers haven’t typically had many giveaway nights during the season, which makes this upcoming season different. Specifically, they’ll be giving away five different bobbleheads throughout the year, including three for former players, along with a couple of […]
Can Kevon Looney turn back the clock and be the backup big the Lakers need?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Kevon Looney. Regardless if you agree or disagree with the Lakers’ offseason moves, all of their additions at […]
Skinny Luka is back and healthier than ever
During his year-and-a-half with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Dončić has endured a pair of serious injuries interrupting each season. Upon his initial midseason trade from the Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles, Dončić was dealing with a strained left calf, which sidelined him for six weeks, including his first week as a member of the […]
Mike D’Antoni says Steve Nash was the reason he took the Lakers job
Among the most infamous teams in modern NBA history is the 2012-13 Los Angeles Lakers. A star-studded group headlined by Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, all of whom finished top nine in MVP voting the season prior, went just 45-37 and earned the West’s No. 7 seed before being swept in the first […]
Is this season a make-or-break year for Bronny James?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we take a look at Bronny James. Whether or not he was worth the gamble or not, Bronny James’ original spot […]
Nike may have just debuted the worst Lakers jerseys ever
Just when you thought the Lakers’ jerseys couldn’t get worse, Nike unveiled maybe the worst version of them yet. The team’s jerseys have been trending in the wrong direction for some time now, whether because of the design or the shift toward highlighter yellow instead of gold. But Nike hit a new low on Wednesday. […]
Lakers hire Heat vice president of player personnel Eric Amsler as assistant GM
It turns out the Lakers are not in a hiring freeze. After spending the summer searching, the team has hired its second assistant general manager. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the team is hiring Eric Amsler from the Miami Heat. Amsler served as the vice president of player personnel in Miami. Amsler held a […]
Silver Screen & Roll adds new writers to staff
As you guys recently saw, we were looking to add to our staff here at Silver Screen & Roll as we head into a new season. We’ve found some exciting folks — whose bylines you might have seen popping up this wekk — who will be joining the site, some of which you may not […]
Ziaire Williams says JJ Redick wants him to focus on defense
The Los Angeles Lakers are not lacking for offensive firepower throughout their perimeter rotation. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves are among the NBA’s foremost backcourts overall, especially offensively. Collin Sexton is a dynamite scorer off the bench. Quentin Grimes is a valuable floor-spacer who capably attacks closeouts. To compete for home-court advantage and a top-four […]
Can Jarred Vanderbilt finally earn a lasting role under JJ Redick?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Jarred Vanderbilt. It might be hard to believe, but with the massive overhaul of the Lakers roster this […]
What is Adou Thiero’s path into the rotation?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Adou Thiero. The Lakers used this offseason to revamp their entire roster, getting younger, faster and more athletic […]
Lakers announce statue for Phil Jackson, to be unveiled April 2027
Another Lakers coaching legend will be given high honors by the Lakers. On Tuesday, the franchise announced that Phil Jackson would be the newest to be cast in proverbial bronze as he would receive a statue outside Crypto.com Arena. The unveiling ceremony will be on Friday, April 9, 2027 ahead of the team’s game against […]
Can Jaden Hardy prove that he’s more than just salary ballast?
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Jaden Hardy. Every start of the NBA season, most teams have at least one roster spot occupied by […]
Bronny James says he’s been working on off-ball offense this summer
While the Lakers have lots of new faces joining the franchise this season, one of the more intriguing players returning is Bronny James. The only real discussion about him this offseason is whether or not he’d be used as a trade pawn before or after his father’s free agency decision. Once it became clear the […]
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