The Latest Breaking News from Frank Vogel

Frank Vogel has “concern” over LeBron James’ playing time

Lakers coach Frank Vogel is concerned about LeBron James' playing time, even as he continues to have him play heavy minutes every night.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2022

Lakers suffer another poor start and fall to Raptors

Thirty minutes before the Lakers tipped off against the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena on Monday night, LeBron James’ “game-time decision” status became a go for the otherworldly forward.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2022

Frank Vogel’s small lineups are sabotaging the Lakers

Of the many problems the Lakers have, there is one that is glaring, but it may be the easiest one to rectify, at least somewhat.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 11, 2022

LeBron James upgraded to questionable after missing last game

LA Lakers: LeBron James (left knee soreness/effusion) has been upgraded to questionable. Malik Monk (right calf contusion) has been downgraded to probable. Talen Horton-Tucker (left ankle sprain) has been downgraded to probable. Source: NBA.com ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 8, 2022

LeBron James won't play for Lakers vs. Spurs because of knee injury

Lakers star LeBron James will not play Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs because of a left knee injury, coach Frank Vogel said before the game.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2022

LeBron James’ knee injury significant enough to miss tonight’s game

Harrison Faigen: Frank Vogel just confirmed @Dave McMenamin's report that LeBron is OUT tonight. Says he has soreness in his knee that was "significant enough for us to hold him out." Source: Twitter @hmfaigen What's the buzz on Twitter? Kyle Goon @ ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 8, 2022

Lakers: Many are pushing Frank Vogel to bench Russell Westbrook

More and more, there has been a push within the Lakers' organization for coach Frank Vogel to bring Russell Westbrook off the bench.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 7, 2022

Report: Lakers' Frank Vogel Resisting ‘Increasing Push’ Within Organization To ‘Demote’ Russell Westbrook

Team officials have reportedly pushed Vogel to move Westbrook to a bench role.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 7, 2022

Column: LeBron James and Lakers showcase blueprint for team’s late-season revival

LOS ANGELES — Through all of their losses and injuries and turnovers in their first 60-plus games, despite all of their mighty and embarrassing struggles to find their rhythm and identity and a sustainable defensive scheme, the Lakers insisted they had the personnel and the heart to turn around a…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 6, 2022

Analysis: Lakers’ offense is as big a problem as their defense

LOS ANGELES — Frank Vogel knew the stats weren’t as bad as the feelings. The losing can sort of lie to you, make you think things are worse than they really are.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 5, 2022