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How Juan Toscano-Anderson's passing versatility can add color to the Lakers' offense

How Juan Toscano-Anderson's passing versatility can add color to the Lakers' offense

Silver Screen and Roll — Unlike other role players, Juan Toscano-Anderson doesn't flinch when given the chance to color outside of the lines. In fact, he relishes in it. On the court, he's made his career thus far out of embracing the responsibility of filing in gaps, greasing wheels and letting the unicorns be the unicorns.

An investigation into Austin Reaves' misleading 3-point stroke

An investigation into Austin Reaves' misleading 3-point stroke

Silver Screen and Roll — It didn't take long for Austin Reaves to ascend from a perceived luxury to sheer necessity for the Lakers this past year. The undrafted guard turned heads in his rookie season not with outward flash or dynamism, but instead, with his ability to fill in the gaps between the team's stars and veterans through his wide range ofutilities.

The Good, the Bad and the Curious: Three takeaways from the first half of the season

The Good, the Bad and the Curious: Three takeaways from the first half of the season

Silver Screen and Roll — After the Lakers finished up their preseason slate of basketball nearly three months ago, I published a column with a similar headline as the one you are currently reading. Within it, I tried to sift through what were essentially small-sample size exhibition contests to unearth some aspects of this team that were worth keeping an eye on during the year.

Talen Horton-Tucker Wants Next

Talen Horton-Tucker Wants Next

Silver Screen and Roll — EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - While furious gusts of wind buffet the outside of the UCLA Health Training Center as the waning hours of 2019 begin to near single digits, Lakers rookie Talen Horton-Tucker is inside the team's training facility trying to catch his breath. He's hunched over.

How the Lakers' frontcourt continues to engulf the NBA

How the Lakers' frontcourt continues to engulf the NBA

Silver Screen and Roll — It was around the seven-minute mark during last week's Lakers and Nuggets game when Will Barton made an unfortunate decision. With JaVale McGee in front of him, Barton - like most guards and wings facing a big-on-small switch - opted to use his speed advantage to drive baseline.

The Lakers are dunking the hell out of the basketball this season

The Lakers are dunking the hell out of the basketball this season

Silver Screen and Roll — If you were to ask a Los Angeles Lakers fan to conjure up a singular play that sums up the 2019-20 season thus far, it would most likely look something like this: That was nice.

Lakers Are Determined to Play Anthony Davis at the 4, but Is That Really Smart?

Lakers Are Determined to Play Anthony Davis at the 4, but Is That Really Smart?

Bleacher Report — Within a "positionless" era of the NBA stands one of its most important pillars willing to plant his flag. Of course, with a few caveats. At 6'10" and 253 pounds with one eyebrow, Anthony Davis is not only one of the league's most dazzling embodiments of modern basketball with his combination of size, shooting ability and guard-like coordination; he's also a positional throwback.

Lakers Are Determined to Play Anthony Davis at the 4, but Is That Really Smart?

Lakers Are Determined to Play Anthony Davis at the 4, but Is That Really Smart?

Bleacher Report — Within a "positionless" era of the NBA stands one of its most important pillars willing to plant his flag. Of course, with a few caveats. At 6'10" and 253 pounds with one eyebrow, Anthony Davis is not only one of the league's most dazzling embodiments of modern basketball with his combination of size, shooting ability and guard-like coordination; he's also a positional throwback.

2019-20 Lakers Schedule Breakdown: The Good, The Big and The Ugly

2019-20 Lakers Schedule Breakdown: The Good, The Big and The Ugly

Silver Screen and Roll — On Monday, Lakers fans and basketball fans alike let out a collective Daniel Bryan-esque "Yes" chant as the upcoming season's hotly anticipated schedule was revealed.

After years of misses, the Lakers seem to finally be embracing the importance of shooting

After years of misses, the Lakers seem to finally be embracing the importance of shooting

Silver Screen and Roll — It has been almost exactly one year since Magic Johnson, then President of Basketball Operations for the Lakers, publicly divulged on a national broadcast what exactly went into his thought process when constructing last season's polarizing roster.

Why Kyle Kuzma is the last member of the Lakers' rebuild still standing

Why Kyle Kuzma is the last member of the Lakers' rebuild still standing

silverscreenandroll.com — With the dust still settling after the bombastic Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers trade, and the uncertainty of what comes next that lingers, there is one thing that has been made evident during this process - Kyle Kuzma is a survivor.

Darius Garland, the Lakers and the allure of shooting dynamism in the modern NBA

Darius Garland, the Lakers and the allure of shooting dynamism in the modern NBA

silverscreenandroll.com — Perhaps no prospect has been tied to the Lakers more ahead of the Draft than Vanderbilt's shifty sharpshooter, Darius Garland. Despite having question marks about his game, he still projects as one of the most coveted archetypes in the NBA.

One thing Kyle Kuzma needs to improve this summer

One thing Kyle Kuzma needs to improve this summer

silverscreenandroll.com — Editor's Note: In this series, "The Next Step," we are going to be taking a look at one specific thing each of the young needs to improve on over the summer. We conclude with . Success is a polished - and razor sharp - double-edged sword. Just ask Kyle Kuzma.

One thing Josh Hart needs to improve this summer

One thing Josh Hart needs to improve this summer

silverscreenandroll.com — Editor's Note: In this series, "The Next Step," we are going to be taking a look at one specific thing each of the young Lakers needs to improve on over the summer. We continue with Josh Hart. It is excruciatingly difficult to find reasons to not like Josh Hart.

One thing Brandon Ingram needs to improve this summer

One thing Brandon Ingram needs to improve this summer

silverscreenandroll.com — Editor's Note: In this series, "The Next Step," we are going to be taking a look at one specific thing each of the young needs to improve on over the summer. Next up is Brandon Ingram . In every superhero movie, there is a prominent and arc-defining moment of self-realization that occurs.

One thing Lonzo Ball needs to improve this summer

One thing Lonzo Ball needs to improve this summer

silverscreenandroll.com — Editor's Note: In this series, "The Next Step," we are going to be taking a look at one specific thing each of the young needs to improve on over the summer. Next up is . In 1997, the world was introduced to the life and times of whizkid, T.J.

LeBron James, Mortality and the Lakers

LeBron James, Mortality and the Lakers

bball-index.com — "If it bleeds, we can kill it." These gruff, and prophetic words are of course uttered from Arnold Schwarzenegger's lips right before his character, Dutch (the ultra cool protagonist from 1987's "Predator") sets off to face the equally ultra cool, dreadlocked alien/cyborg/ancient warrior in a fight to the death.

An Examination of the Lakers' Unique 3-Point Shooting Struggles

An Examination of the Lakers' Unique 3-Point Shooting Struggles

bball-index.com — With only 16 games left in the Lakers' season, it essentially is safe harbor to make certain claims about what has occurred, and what went wrong. Based on the latest five-thirty-eight projection, the team will likely not make the playoffs. A once unfathomable proposition after inking LeBron James, has turned into an undeniable fate due to a variety of reasons.

Kyle Kuzma: The Lakers' Valentine on offense

Kyle Kuzma: The Lakers' Valentine on offense

bball-index.com — The month of February has universally been a time for adoration. From the sultry aroma of dewy rose pedals, the candlelit dinners and losing to the Atlanta Hawks - well maybe not that last thing. Let's face it, the Lakers are not very good right now.

It is time for the Lakers to fully embrace modern basketball

It is time for the Lakers to fully embrace modern basketball

bball-index.com — While January is dreamily coming to a close, Los Angeles is balmy, the freeways are jammed and the Lakers are once again at a crossroads. The team, who are currently on the outside of the playoff picture looking in, continue to struggle on the court as they deal with a surplus of injuries and nervously await Lebron James' return.

Let's make a deal: Los Angeles Lakers trade preview

Let's make a deal: Los Angeles Lakers trade preview

bball-index.com — For many NBA fans, the league's annual trade deadline marks one of the most exciting dates on the season calendar. The often wild day is typically filled with both notable, and small moves, that in some instances leave huge aftershocks.

Isaac Bonga's impressive growth should make the Lakers and their fans excited

Isaac Bonga's impressive growth should make the Lakers and their fans excited

silverscreenandroll.com — El Segundo - Isaac Bonga walked onto the UCLA Health Training Center court during the South Bay Lakers ' pregame warm-ups with a basketball in his hand, and an infectious smile on his face. But while Bonga might be smiling, he's also in the zone.