Lakers’ JJ Redick encouraged by defense: ‘That disruption … carried over’
The Lakers spent time in practice working on making life difficult for opposing offenses. JJ Redick liked seeing some evidence of it against somebody...
Three forwards who could make sense for Lakers in a trade
The Lakers changed plenty around Luka Doncic this summer. They may still need one more forward who can defend and hold his own offensively.
Mat...
Lakers minority owner Todd Boehly tied to proposed Russian oil deal
The Lakers have had an eventful year in the ownership department. Now one of their minority owners has turned up in a story involving...
Dalton Knecht fighting to secure spot with Lakers
Dalton Knecht entered Lakers training camp looking for a spot in JJ Redick's rotation. He may have to secure his spot on the roster...
Walker Kessler thinks new-look Lakers could be ‘nasty’ defensively
The Lakers changed plenty this offseason. Walker Kessler already has an idea of what their new identity might be.
Nasty. Defensively, anyway.
Kessler came away from...
Adam Silver admits Mark Walter’s quick Lakers sale caught him by surprise
NBA commissioner Adam Silver wasn’t particularly stunned by the Lakers’ latest $12.5 billion valuation. He was more surprised that Mark Walter was selling them...
New-look Lakers put Rob Pelinka’s future under microscope
It's safe to say Lakers head of basketball operations Rob Pelinka has a lot riding on this season. LeBron James is gone. New ownership...
Lakers reportedly had chance to trade for Buddy Hield, passed
Buddy Hield and the Lakers have been connected in trade rumors so many times that you almost expect him to eventually wind up there...
Lakers looking at Jalen Smith as answer to possible roster problem?
The Lakers have one guaranteed player too many. Perhaps Jalen Smith can help them solve two problems at once.
Los Angeles has 16 players on...
Dalton Knecht, Jaden Hardy could be odd men out in Lakers roster crunch
The Lakers have 16 players with guaranteed contracts. The NBA allows them to keep 15.
You can probably see where this is headed.
Los Angeles has...
Lakers bet big on Walker Kessler. They better be right
The Lakers wanted Walker Kessler. They really, really wanted Walker Kessler.
Los Angeles gave Utah two unprotected first-round picks and two future pick swaps to...
Bronny James now that LeBron has left Lakers: I have my own path
For the first time in his NBA career, Bronny James walked into Lakers Media Day without his father somewhere in the building.
He noticed.
“Feels like...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Zach Edey, Lakers, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo
Grizzlies
Zach Edey may not have to wait until the regular season to get back on the floor.
The Grizzlies center has been cleared for on-court...
Jazz’s Austin Ainge: Lakers’ offer changed mind on Walker Kessler
The Jazz did not enter the summer determined to trade Walker Kessler. According to team president Austin Ainge, they expected to keep him.
Then the...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Lakers
Warriors
The Warriors and Stephen Curry made official what everyone knew was coming.
Curry signed a two-year, $116 million extension that includes a player option for...
Lakers close LeBron chapter, embrace Luka-centered reset
The LeBron James era ended without a public fight. The Luka Doncic era has begun with an almost entirely different roster.
Lakers president Rob Pelinka...
Danny Green named Lakers’ primary road analyst
Danny Green is getting a larger role with the Lakers. This time, it will be behind a microphone.
Spectrum SportsNet announced that Green will serve...
NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Heat, Klay Thompson, Lakers
Raptors
Raptors forward RJ Barrett was happy to see his former Knicks teammates win an NBA championship last season. That doesn’t mean watching the celebration...
Lakers buyers pitch investors on valuation as high as $62 billion
Paying $12.5 billion for the Lakers apparently is only the beginning.
The franchise’s incoming ownership group is pitching prospective investors on the possibility that the...
Collin Sexton says Austin Reaves emerging as Lakers leader
The Lakers lost more than LeBron James’ production when he signed with the 76ers. They also lost the voice that had defined their locker...
