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Lakers News: Gabe Vincent Believes He Brings Versatility To Roster Original
The Los Angeles Lakers might’ve gotten a steal in free agency when they signed Gabe Vincent to a three-year contract. Vincent is coming off a successful NBA Finals run with the Miami Heat and now joins the Lakers where he’ll be asked to reprise a similar role. In just his short time in Los Angeles, Vincent has already won fans over with his attitude and admitted that he’s looking forward to playing with LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Lakers Rumors: Anthony Davis Expected To Sign Extension Before Training Camp
The Los Angeles Lakers handled their free agency shopping well and while there is still one more roster spot to be filled, the main focus is shifting towards Anthony Davis, who will be available for an extension in August. Currently, Davis has one more year on his contract with a player option for 2024-25. But on Aug. 4 of this summer, Davis will be eligible for an extension that allows for a maximum of three more years added to his current deal, extending to a five-year contract in total.
Lakers News: Jesse Buss Explains Why He Prefers Drafting Best Player Available Over Fit
If there is one area of the Los Angeles Lakers organization that has delivered time and time again, it has been the scouting department. Led by director of scouting and assistant general manager Jesse Buss, the Lakers have done an outstanding job of identifying talent and then developing them once they join the organization.
NBA Free Agency Rumors: Lakers Met With Dillon Brooks Before Signing With Rockets
During their postseason run last year, there was no opposing player more despised by fans of the Los Angeles Lakers than Dillon Brooks. Then a wing for the Memphis Grizzlies, Brooks talked a lot of trash about LeBron James but failed to back it up or even address it to the media when things didn’t go his way.
This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Signs Seven-Year, $120 Million Contract
Although the Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed their fair share of notable offseason signings, they all seem to pale in comparison to the day Shaquille O’Neal joined them. The franchise had been mired in mediocrity following the glory days of the ‘Showtime’ Lakers in the 1980s. Despite some of the talent the Lakers were able to bring on, they were still in desperate need of a game-changer.
Russell Westbrook 'Wants To Be Wanted' In L.A. Original
By the end of last season, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Russell Westbrook would be traded away from the Los Angeles Lakers at some point this offseason. But as the summer continues on, Westbrook remains with the purple and gold, penciled in as the Lakers starting point guard as it currently stands.
Lakers Rumors: Eric Gordon, Buddy Hield & Patrick Beverley Still Viewed As Backup Plans To Kyrie Irving Original
Most of the big offseason moves throughout the NBA have already been made, but the Los Angeles Lakers remain right in the middle of the potential big deals still to come. The team has been linked to Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving for quite some time, but the two sides have yet to come to an agreement on a trade for the All-Star.
Thomas Bryant Says He's Grown Up Since Leaving L.A. In 2018 Original
Thomas Bryant reunites with the Los Angeles Lakers five years after beginning his NBA career in L.A. during the 2017-18 season. Bryant moved to the Lakers after they traded 27th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft Tony Bradley to the Utah Jazz in exchange for the center – the 42nd pick in that year’s draft – and Josh Hart, selected at No. 30. The Indiana alum spent the majority of the season with the South Bay Lakers in the G League before the Purple and Gold waived him in July 2018.
Shareef O'Neal Appreciative Of Opportunity To Play For Lakers In Summer League
Shareef O’Neal Appreciative Of Opportunity To Play For Lakers In Summer League The NBA Summer League season has ended for the Los Angeles Lakers after a victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the Las Vegas finale. A 3-2 record for the Purple and Gold came up short for consideration in the Summer League championship, but there are many positives to take away from the team’s young core.
Rams Acquire Von Miller From Broncos For 2022 Second & Third Round Draft Picks
Rams Acquire Von Miller From Broncos For 2022 Second & Third Round Draft Picks Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Rams are one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl this season after their acquisition of Matthew Stafford, currently sitting at 7-1. Despite having a complete roster capable of winning it all as is, the Rams have been setting themselves up for another trade for some time now.
Rams News: Sean McVay Expects To Have Cam Akers Back For Playoffs
Rams News: Sean McVay Expects To Have Cam Akers Back For Playoffs Katelyn Mulcahy-Getty Images The Los Angeles Rams suffered their first key loss back in July when it was revealed that running back Cam Akers would miss the entire 2021 NFL season with a torn Achilles. Head coach Sean McVay was not shy about expressing his high hopes for Akers heading into his second year.
Frank Vogel Unsure Of Rajon Rondo's Role Moving Forward Original
Lakers News: Frank Vogel Unsure Of Rajon Rondo’s Role Moving Forward Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports When the Los Angeles Lakers brought back Rajon Rondo this offseason, there were some questions about what his role would be with the team. Head coach Frank Vogel provided some clarity on that before the season, however, noting that he didn’t expect Rondo to play too much and that his leadership and imparting the things he sees would be his primary role.
Anthony Davis Believes Russell Westbrook Needs To 'Be Himself'
Lakers News: Anthony Davis Believes Russell Westbrook Needs To ‘Be Himself’ (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) The regular-season opener did not go the way the Los Angeles Lakers hoped it would as while Anthony Davis and LeBron James were dominant, Russell Westbrook struggled mightily in his debut for his hometown team and the Lakers fell to the Golden State Warriors.
Lakers Welcome Avery Bradley 'With Open Arms' Despite Awkward Exit Last Year
Frank Vogel: Lakers Welcome Avery Bradley ‘With Open Arms’ Despite Awkward Exit Last Year (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers surprised during the final countdown to the 2021-22 season’s tip-off, bringing back Avery Bradley ahead of the Opening Night clash against the Golden State Warriors.
Frank Vogel Says Lakers Looked To Add More Lob Spacing & Athleticism To Roster Original
Frank Vogel Says Lakers Looked To Add More Lob Spacing & Athleticism To Roster (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers learned from their failed frontcourt experiment last season, bringing back big, athletic centers in the summer to partner Anthony Davis below the rim. On the way to the 2019-20 NBA title, head coach Frank Vogel rotated between JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard at the five — or used Davis as center against rivals playing with smaller lineups.
Lakers News: LeBron James Discusses Defensive Struggles In Loss To Warriors
Lakers News: LeBron James Discusses Defensive Struggles In Loss To Warriors (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) The debut of the Los Angeles Lakers trio was spoiled by their 121-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors in the 2021-22 NBA season opener. Despite a strong performance from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the team’s shortcomings on both ends of the floor were simply too much to overcome. James finished with a game-high 34 points while tacking on 11 rebounds and five assists.
Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Hopes Upcoming Documentary Clears Misrepresentation Of Himself In Media
Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Hopes Upcoming Documentary Clears Misrepresentation Of Himself In Media (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) All eyes will be on Russell Westbrook as the Los Angeles Lakers made it a point this offseason to add a third star next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Westbrook has yet to suit up for the Lakers during the preseason, but all talk out of camp is that he has been outstanding on the practice floor so far.
Lakers News: Nike Unveils LeBron James Innovation Center
Lakers News: Nike Unveils LeBron James Innovation Center Lebron James Innovation Center Entrance Nike has unveiled the LeBron James Innovation Center, which will serve as the new epicenter of the brand’s efforts in sports research. Named after the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, the 85,000-square-foot facility will house the Nike Sport Research Lab where they gather data from athletes for future products.
Frank Vogel Believes Kent Bazemore Has 'Separated Himself Some' On Defensive End
Lakers News: Frank Vogel Believes Kent Bazemore Has ‘Separated Himself Some’ On Defensive End Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports The first preseason game for the Los Angeles Lakers left much to be desired, but that was to be expected given the roster overhaul during the offseason. While it is usually not wise to glean too much from preseason games, it was a bit glaring to see the Lakers struggle so much to defend out on the perimeter.
Lakers Vs. Warriors Game Preview & TV Info: LeBron James & Russell Westbrook Make Preseason Debuts, Anthony Davis Rests
Lakers Vs. Warriors Game Preview & TV Info: LeBron James & Russell Westbrook Make Preseason Debuts, Anthony Davis Rests (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) After sitting out the first two games of the preseason, Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Russell Westbrook are expected to finally make their highly anticipated debuts against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.
Dwight Howard Thinks About How Many Other Stars He'll Be Playing With 'Every Day'
Lakers News: Dwight Howard Thinks About How Many Other Stars He’ll Be Playing With ‘Every Day’ (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) It is rare for players to play multiple stints for the same franchise, which makes Dwight Howard’s decision to come to the Los Angeles Lakers for a third time an anomaly. Howard’s first tenure in Los Angeles ended unceremoniously, but he redeemed himself when he came back for a second time and helped the team win a title in 2020.
Lakers Comeback Attempt Against Warriors Falls Short In Russell Westbrook & LeBron James' Preseason Debuts
Recap: Lakers Comeback Attempt Against Warriors Falls Short In Russell Westbrook & LeBron James’ Preseason Debuts (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers traveled to take on the Golden State Warriors on Friday night, which marked the preseason debut of both LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. Anthony Davis didn’t play, however, as he sat out for rest after playing the Lakers’ first two preseason games.
Current & Former Franchise Greats Appear In NBA's 75th Anniversary Ad
Lakers Video: Current & Former Franchise Greats Appear In NBA’s 75th Anniversary Ad Kevin C. Cox-Getty Images The upcoming 2021-22 NBA season is shaping up to be an exciting one with several contenders to go along with more competitive conferences. The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the few favorites to win the 2022 NBA Finals, especially after they added Russell Westbrook to the superstar tandem of LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Lakers Preseason Highlights: Anthony Davis Sees First Action Of Year In Loss To Nets
Many believe the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets will be facing each other in the final game of the NBA season. Without most of the stars on either team, they also took part in the first. Anthony Davis took the floor for the first time this season but was the only star suited up for either team as the Lakers dropped their preseason opener to the Nets, 123-97. Davis, as expected, played just the first quarter and finished with six points on 2-of-6 shooting in 11 minutes.
Anthony Davis Still Surprised Lakers Were Able To Sign Malik Monk For Minimum
Anthony Davis Still Surprised Lakers Were Able To Sign Malik Monk For Minimum (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) In their first game of the preseason, the Los Angeles Lakers were blown out, 123-97, by the Brooklyn Nets, though they were without several key members.
Lakers News: Carmelo Anthony Unsure When He'll Retire From NBA
Lakers News: Carmelo Anthony Unsure When He’ll Retire From NBA Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports One of the more intriguing signings the Los Angeles made this summer was Carmelo Anthony as the 10-time All-Star has seemingly been linked to the organization for years and now joins it in hopes of winning his first championship.
Lakers Rumors: Former WNBA Player Shay Murphy Hired As Coaching Associate
Lakers Rumors: Former WNBA Player Shay Murphy Hired As Coaching Associate (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images) Not only did the Los Angeles Lakers revamp their roster this summer, but head coach Frank Vogel’s staff also experienced its fair share of changes.
Lakers News: Dwight Howard Focused On Bringing Positive Energy On And Off The Court
Lakers News: Dwight Howard Focused On Bringing Positive Energy On And Off The Court Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Among all of the players the Los Angeles Lakers lost last season, few absences were felt as much as big man Dwight Howard. His physical presence, defense and rebounding were a huge reason the Lakers won the 2020 NBA Championship. He also brought infectious energy that could be seen and felt both on and off the court.
Lakers News: Kendrick Nunn Excited To Learn From Veterans
Lakers News: Kendrick Nunn Excited To Learn From Veterans (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) While the Los Angeles Lakers have caught plenty of flak for the overall age of the roster, they did manage to add a few players entering their prime like Kendrick Nunn. The 26-year-old established himself as a key starter in the rotation for the Miami Heat during his first two years in the league.
Nets Vs. Lakers Game Preview & TV Info: Preseason Opener Lacks Star Power
Nets Vs. Lakers Game Preview & TV Info: Preseason Opener Lacks Star Power Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports After a longer than expected layoff, the Los Angeles Lakers are finally back in Staples Center for their first taste of preseason action against the co-favorite for the 2022 NBA Championship in the Brooklyn Nets.
Malik Monk's 'Versatility' Making An Impression
Lakers News: Malik Monk’s ‘Versatility’ Making An Impression (Photo by David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers reloaded their roster this year with an interesting mix of talent. Although the headlines have been dominated with talk of the roster being too old, the Lakers also made some smart moves by bringing in a few talented young players like Malik Monk.
Recap: Malik Monk Catches Fire But Lakers Lose First Preseason Game To Nets
Recap: Malik Monk Catches Fire But Lakers Lose First Preseason Game To Nets (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2021-22 season got underway on Sunday afternoon with some preseason action against the Brooklyn Nets. Both teams were without key players, and it was ultimately the Nets that came out on top, pulling away late to earn a 123-97 victory.
Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Reflects On Wearing Same Uniform As Kobe Bryant
Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Reflects On Wearing Same Uniform As Kobe Bryant (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Los Angeles Lakers fans got their first look at Russell Westbrook in the Purple and Gold on Tuesday when the organization hosted its annual Media Day. Westbrook was the Lakers’ big addition this summer in a blockbuster trade with the Washington Wizards in hopes that he will join LeBron James and Anthony Davis to bring more titles back to the city.
Lakers News: Wayne Ellington Embracing Competition For Starting Shooting Guard Role
Lakers News: Wayne Ellington Embracing Competition For Starting Shooting Guard Role Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Which two players will surround Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook in the Los Angeles Lakers starting lineup is currently unclear. Head coach Frank Vogel recently has said that the decision has yet to be finalized, but one name that has emerged as a real possibility is Wayne Ellington.
Lakers News: Wayne Ellington Embracing Competition For Starting Shooting Guard Role
Lakers News: Wayne Ellington Embracing Competition For Starting Shooting Guard Role Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Which two players will surround Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook in the Los Angeles Lakers starting lineup is currently unclear. Head coach Frank Vogel recently has said that the decision has yet to be finalized, but one name that has emerged as a real possibility is Wayne Ellington.
Lakers News: Frank Vogel Reveals Timeline For Decision On Starting Lineup
Lakers News: Frank Vogel Reveals Timeline For Decision On Starting Lineup (Photo by David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images) With training camp underway for the Los Angeles Lakers and the first preseason game set to take place this Sunday at Staples Center, the attention turns to when head coach Frank Vogel decides who will be in the starting lineup.
Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Reflects On Wearing Same Uniform As Kobe Bryant
Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Reflects On Wearing Same Uniform As Kobe Bryant (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Los Angeles Lakers fans got their first look at Russell Westbrook in the Purple and Gold on Tuesday when the organization hosted its annual Media Day. Westbrook was the Lakers’ big addition this summer in a blockbuster trade with the Washington Wizards in hopes that he will join LeBron James and Anthony Davis to bring more titles back to the city.
Lakers News: LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony & Trevor Ariza Not Expected To Play In Preseason Opener Against Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers kick off the preseason this Sunday afternoon with a highly-anticipated matchup against the Brooklyn Nets in what could be a preview of this year’s NBA Finals. The excitement surrounding this game not only was about the return of basketball but also the star power on both sides with both teams having their own “Big 3.” It appears the star power will be lacking in this game though, which doesn’t come as a huge surprise with it being the preseason opener.
Lakers News: LeBron James, Frank Vogel & Rajon Rondo Discuss Who Has Stood Out In Practice
Lakers News: LeBron James, Frank Vogel & Rajon Rondo Discuss Who Has Stood Out In Practice Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Although the Los Angeles Lakers may have once again ushered in some significant turnover to their roster this offseason, expectations remain as high as ever heading into the 2021-22 NBA season.
Frank Vogel Believes It's 'Huge' That Lakers Will Be Fully Vaccinated This Season
A big topic of conversation surrounding media days across the NBA this year was the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine with a number of players being hesitant to get it. The Los Angeles Lakers did not receive the scrutiny as a lot of other teams and players though as Rob Pelinka came out right away and said the team will be fully vaccinated by the time they take the court on Opening Night against the Golden State Warriors. This gives the Lakers a ton of advantages such as looser protocols.
Lakers News: Malik Monk Doesn't Care If He Starts Or Comes Off Bench
Lakers News: Malik Monk Doesn’t Care If He Starts Or Comes Off Bench Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports It was all smiles at the Los Angeles Lakers’ annual Media Day as the organization put together a roster capable of competing for another championship in the 2021-22 season. One challenge that Frank Vogel spoke about though is finding minutes for all his players as L.A. has 13 rotation-caliber players that have NBA experience.
Lakers News: LeBron James Talks Excitement For 2021-22 Season
Lakers News: LeBron James Talks Excitement For 2021-22 Season Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James has a lot to prove heading into the 2021-22 season as an injury-plagued 2020-21 campaign robbed him of a chance to win his fifth MVP and championship. Although publications like ESPN still rank James as a top-3 player in the league, there has been some doubt whether or not he has enough to lead a team to a title.
Lakers News: Anthony Davis Feeling Healthy After Successful Offseason Workout Program
Lakers News: Anthony Davis Feeling Healthy After Successful Offseason Workout Program Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports While most players are never shy about posting their offseason workouts on social media, Anthony Davis was largely an enigma with the Los Angeles Lakers throughout the summer. The Purple and Gold were coming off a disappointing exit in the first round of the playoffs that was highlighted by Davis being limited with injuries.
LeBron James, Anthony Davis & Russell Westbrook Make ESPN's Top 100 Players List
Lakers News: LeBron James, Anthony Davis & Russell Westbrook Make ESPN’s Top 100 Players List (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers were well-represented on the ESPN’s Top-100 Players list as LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook all made an appearance. James was the highest-ranked Laker, coming in third behind Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant. Davis was the second-highest ranked Laker as he came in at No.9 while Westbrook was named No. 29 overall.
Lakers News: Giannis Antetokounmpo Believes LeBron James Is Still Best Player In World
Lakers News: Giannis Antetokounmpo Believes LeBron James Is Still Best Player In World Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Milwaukee Bucks were able to redeem themselves and came out with the 2021 NBA Championship after beating the Phoenix Suns in a thrilling series. Giannis Antetokounmpo was able to shake off a knee injury he suffered in the Eastern Conference Finals and put on an all-time Finals performance when he scored 50 points to go along with 14 rebounds and five blocks in the final game.
Lakers News: Giannis Antetokounmpo Believes LeBron James Is Still Best Player In World
Lakers News: Giannis Antetokounmpo Believes LeBron James Is Still Best Player In World Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Milwaukee Bucks were able to redeem themselves and came out with the 2021 NBA Championship after beating the Phoenix Suns in a thrilling series. Giannis Antetokounmpo was able to shake off a knee injury he suffered in the Eastern Conference Finals and put on an all-time Finals performance when he scored 50 points to go along with 14 rebounds and five blocks in the final game.
Lakers News: LeBron James Has 'Slimmed Up' This Summer
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James seems to be coming into this season with a chip on his shoulder as he is being doubted by many going into Year 19 coming off an injury-plagued season. Through the first half of last season, James was arguably the favorite to win the NBA’s MVP award, and that was coming off a year that he won his fourth championship.
Markieff Morris Believed He Would Be Returning To Lakers Before Ultimately Signing With Heat
Markieff Morris Believed He Would Be Returning To Lakers Before Ultimately Signing With Heat (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers underwent a massive roster turnover this offseason and one of the casualties of that was forward Markieff Morris. The Lakers signed Morris during the 2020 season after he was bought out and the veteran played an absolutely massive role in the team’s championship run.
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Names 3 Factors That Went Into Building Roster
Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Names 3 Factors That Went Into Building Roster (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) It was quite a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers following an early exit in the first round of the playoffs. Despite experiencing some significant turnover to the roster, expectations were as high as ever for the Purple and Gold coming off their title run in the 2019-20 season.
Raiders QB Derek Carr Already Making A Case For NFL MVP
Raiders QB Derek Carr Already Making A Case For NFL MVP Sep 13, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates the overtime victory against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The first two weeks of the NFL season are officially in the books for the Las Vegas Raiders, with quarterback Derek Carr already making a case to be in the NFL MVP conversation.
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