West Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Suns, Lakers
Warriors
While the Warriors apparently remain upset over forward Draymond Green punching guard Jordan Poole during practice, they are not looking to trade him this...
Lakers Will Continue to Look at Trades of Russell Westbrook, Picks
A lot is being made of the Lakers' season-opening loss to the defending champion Warriors, maybe too much. It's a long season.
But then...
LeBron James After Loss: Lakers ‘Not a Team That’s Constructed of Great Shooting’
Star forward LeBron James was clearly a bit disheartened by the Lakers' season-opening loss to the defending champion Warriors, pointing out what he perceives...
West Notes: Warriors, Klay Thompson, Lakers, LeBron James, Thunder
Warriors
Shooting guard Klay Thompson said he has not spoken to the Warriors' front office about a contract extension, via Mark Medina of NBA.com.
"I’m just...
Lakers’ LeBron James: Setting NBA Scoring Mark ‘A Huge Thing’
While it's still to be determined whether the Lakers are any better than last season, one thing we do know is star forward LeBron...
Lakers’ Dennis Schroder Expected to Miss 3-4 Weeks
Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder is expected to miss 3-4 weeks following thumb surgery, coach Darvin Ham told reporters, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
Schroder...
Matt Ryan Makes Lakers’ Opening Night Roster
Guard/forward Matt Ryan will make the Lakers' final roster ahead of the regular season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Ryan, 23, spent last season...
Lakers to Start Engaging Teams on Russell Westbrook Trades
While the Lakers have pumped the brakes on potential Russell Westbrook trades, it appears that it won't be long before they start revving that...
Lakers’ Dennis Schroder Suffers Finger Injury, Status TBD
Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder suffered a finger injury, leaving his availability for the season opener in doubt, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Schroder,...
Lakers Exploring Idea of Bringing Russell Westbrook Off Bench
Lakers coach Darvin Ham and point guard Russell Westbrook are exploring the idea of Westbrook coming off the bench and "quarterbacking" the second unit...
West Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Pelicans, Lakers
Warriors
If the Warriors weren't receiving their championship rings on opening night, they just may have suspended forward Draymond Green for his practice altercation with...
West Notes: Lakers, Dennis Schroder, Warriors, Timberwolves
Lakers
Point guard Dennis Schroder will join the team this weekend after resolving his visa issues in Germany, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Schroder, 29,...
West Notes: Jazz, Will Hardy, Lakers, Grizzlies
Jazz
Will Hardy recently concluded his first preseason game as an NBA head coach, and his Jazz debut was filled with energy and excitement, and...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Dwane Casey, Lakers, Cavs, Cedi Osman
Pistons
Coach Dwane Casey said the first preseason game against the Knicks was quite a learning experience.
"A lot of great teaching points for us," Casey...
