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Should the team continue to invest in Jaxson Hayes after his best season as a Laker?
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we continue our series with a look at Jaxson Hayes. Coming off a year in which he was thrust into a […]
2025-26 NBA Finals: Discussion Thread
The NBA Finals are here and it is looking to be an excellent series between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. The two sides have a history together, having faced off in the lockout-shortened 1999 season. History Let’s dive into some history between the two Finals teams. The 1998-99 season was 50 games […]
2026 NBA mock draft roundup: Can the Lakers find a ready-now player?
If there’s one thing every team would want to replicate from the NBA Finals-bound San Antonio Spurs, it’s that they are a very deep and young team. They got that way by building through the draft. Now the Lakers aren’t the kind of team to tank to do that, and given the draft lottery reform, […]
Sparks Player Grades: Injuries and losses
Kelsey Plum is currently out with an ankle sprain, and the Sparks have struggled without her. They needed other players to step up, and that has been a challenge. Erica Wheeler scored 21 in a win over the Mystics and Rae Burrell has been the top points getter in both of their losses against the […]
Has Jarred Vanderbilt’s time with the Lakers run its course?
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we take a look at Jarred Vanderbilt. This season was it for Jarred Vanderbilt to establish himself. Unlike previous summers, the […]
Which free agents should the Lakers retain this offseason?
With a really important offseason in front of the Lakers, it probably shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that there were a lot of questions you guys wanted answered in our latest mailbag. So many, in fact, that we have to split them up. There was plenty of discussion and questions about LeBron James, […]
Can Nneka Ogwumike bring the Sparks back to glory?
LOS ANGELES — In the Sparks’ 30-year history, few players are as synonymous with the organization as Nneka Ogwumike. It’s why her leaving in 2023 for Seattle after spending the first 12 seasons with Los Angeles was such a bitter pill to swallow. It’s also what made her return this season that much sweeter. Ogwumike […]
Offense disappears for Sparks in loss to Aces
A poor offensive showing from the Sparks saw them fall to the Aces at home to kick off Commissioner’s Cup play, 79-69. LA, who is still without Kelsey Plum, shot 30.8% from the field and 26.1% from the 3-point line. Rae Burrell and Era Wheeler were the lone players on the night who shot above […]
Does Maxi Kleber still have a role with the Lakers?
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we take a look at Maxi Kleber. At this stage in his career and coming off a serious leg injury, there […]
Lakers Mailbag: Heading into the offseason
While the Finals are set to start this week between the Spurs and Knicks, the Lakers are firmly into their offseason. It’ll be an important one, kicking off with the NBA Draft at the end of June. After that, the franchise will head into one of the most important offseasons in recent memory as they […]
Is Bronny James primed to make the leap after promising sophomore season?
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we take a look at Bronny James While seemingly every sports fan across the globe was giving their unique and different […]
Will the NBA’s new tanking rules give the Lakers an unexpected edge this summer?
Whenever a new set of rules is adopted by a league, like the NBA’s new anti-tanking draft lottery, there will always be unintended consequences. Now, when the system is as absurd as the one implemented by NBA commissioner Adam Silver, there’s going to be lots and lots of those types of ripple effects. Last week, […]
Sparks fall to league-worst Sun on second night of back-to-back
In a rare road back-to-back, the shorthanded Sparks — still without Kelsey Plum — battled throughout most of the first three quarters before running out of gas in the fourth, falling to the worst team in the league in the Connecticut Sun, 84-81. Baskets from Rae Burrell and Dearica Hamby gave the Sparks an early […]
Sparks hold off Mystics for third straight win
The Sparks extended their win streak to three with a 92-87 victory over the Washington Mystics. Shakira Austin opened the game with a layup for the Mystics. Both teams started well offensively, trading baskets. Erica Wheeler was leading LA with four points. Everyone, but Ariel Atkins, had already scored points for Los Angeles. Austin had […]
Luka Dončić part of investment group that has bought an Italian basketball team
While Luka Dončić is right in the middle of his basketball prime, it’s never too early to start thinking about life after his playing days are over. With his business partnership with Jordan, he is already set to have a very busy second act. However, Luka is also getting involved in the team ownership side […]
Can Nick Smith Jr. turn his strong moments into a meaningful commitment from the Lakers?
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we continue our series with a look at Nick Smith Jr. Back in September, when the Hornets waived Nick Smith Jr. […]
Can Adou Thiero turn his moments of promise into production for Lakers?
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we take a look at Adou Thiero. Over the past several years, the Lakers have been hit-or-miss with their draft picks. […]
NBA owners approve draft lottery reform
As a former lawyer, NBA commissioner Adam Silver is a professional at speaking without saying much. However, during an interview in March, Silver spoke decisively, stating that the league would look into lottery reform and make changes to address tanking. Well, it appears the league has just done that with the NBA Board of Governors […]
Lakers worked out Villanova’s Duke Brennan
Ever since the Lakers traded away Anthony Davis to acquire Luka Dončić, they’ve been searching for a big man they can rely on. They went with Jaxson Hayes as a starter for the rest of the 2024-25 season after their trade for Mark Williams didn’t pan out. Then, last offseason, they brought in Deandre Ayton […]
What does the future hold for Dalton Knecht?
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we continue with a look at Dalton Knecht. Things can move pretty fast in the NBA. Just ask Dalton Knecht. […]
LeBron James reportedly wants Lakers to approach him with team’s plan for future
This is an odd summer for LeBron James. For the first time in his Lakers tenure, he doesn’t have a contract heading into the offseason. So now, negotiations have to begin between the Lakers and LeBron to see if he wants to return and at what number makes sense for both sides. Apparently, LeBron is […]
LeBron James not expected to take pay cut to join Cavaliers
Everyone is wondering what LeBron James’ decision will be this summer. As an unrestricted free agent, LeBron has all career options available to him. He can return to the Lakers, join another team, or retire from the game. While we don’t yet know which way he’s leaning on any of those pathways, one thing being […]
Kelsey Plum out at least one week with sprained ankle
Fresh off the best win of the early season, the Sparks were dealt a tough blow on Tuesday. During an open practice for season ticket holders, Kelsey Plum suffered a sprained ankle that will have her out for at least a week, the team announced. Not that there’s ever a good time to lose your […]
Lakers have received permission to speak with Sixers VP of player personnel Prosper Karangwa
The Lakers aren’t wasting any time building out their front office. During his exit interview, Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka said the franchise would hire two assistant general managers, and they have moved quickly to do so. On Monday, the franchise announced the hiring of an assistant general manager, naming former Pelicans executive Rohan […]
Can Drew Timme or Chris Mañon build off strong G League seasons?
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we begin with a look at the team’s two-way players, Drew Timme and Chris Mañon. Last year, the Lakers relied heavily […]
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