Rui Hachimura reminds Phil Handy of Kawhi Leonard Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy feels Rui Hachimura has a skill set that is reminiscent of Clippers star Kawhi Leonard. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2023
Lakers player grades: L.A. wins in Anthony Davis’ return Anthony Davis looked great in his return from a stress injury in his right foot, as the Lakers got past the Spurs by nine points. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 26, 2023
Lakers player grades: L.A. loses nail biter in overtime to Mavericks In an ugly, grind-it-out fest, the Lakers fought hard but couldn't get enough breaks in their favor, as they fell to the Mavericks. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 13, 2023
Keeping Austin Reaves could cost the Lakers a lot of money Austin Reaves has hit a new level this season, but it could make him costly for the Lakers to keep around past 2023. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 29, 2022
LaVar Ball on Idea of Son LaMelo Joining Lakers: ‘Hell No’ He wasn’t a fan of his oldest son’s experience there. Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2022
LeBron James, short-handed Lakers struggle to fill holes in lineup in loss to Kings SACRAMENTO — None of the Lakers could believe it when they either saw or heard that the Brooklyn Nets scored 91 points in the first half Wednesday night, the locker room filled with amazement and the offensive onslaught. Los Angeles Times · Dec 22, 2022
Lakers player grades: L.A. gets blown out by Suns Without LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and Austin Reaves, the Lakers simply had no chance against the Suns. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2022
Lakers defeat Wizards in a thriller; Anthony Davis likely to miss significant time Anthony Davis sat near the end of the Lakers' bench in a sweater, dark dress pants and a red ball cap doing the only thing he could to help the team Sunday night. Los Angeles Times · Dec 19, 2022
Lakers player grades: Lakers survive and defeat Wizards in thriller Without Anthony Davis, the Lakers got increased production from several players and held on for a win over the Wizards. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 19, 2022
NBA Debate: Who Won the Anthony Davis Trade? The Lakers are struggling this season, while the Pelicans look like legit contenders. Our NBA insiders revisit the 2019 blockbuster deal. Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2022
Every NBA trade rumor you need to pay attention to, starting with Russell Westbrook’s future with the Lakers Could Russell Westbrook be part of the Lakers' long-term plan? USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 15, 2022
Jayson Tatum highlights: Boston Celtics star goes off for 44 points, 9 boards, 6 assists vs. Los Angeles Lakers It was the 15th 40-point game of his career - and key to the Celtics' win over Los Angeles. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 14, 2022
Cavaliers top LeBron James, Lakers behind Donovan Mitchell’s 43 points CLEVELAND — For the last two decades, there have only been truly two incarnations of the Cleveland Cavaliers: the team with LeBron James, and the team without. The Orange County Register · Dec 7, 2022
The Lakers need to keep the focus on Anthony Davis in LeBron James’ return to Cleveland The Lakers are surging behind Anthony Davis' MVP-caliber play. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 6, 2022
The Orange County Register · Dec 5, 2022 Anthony Davis scores Lakers-best 55 points in win over Washington Wizards WASHINGTON — On back-to-back possessions, as a sizeable Laker lead threatened to buckle, Anthony Davis stepped in.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 23, 2022 Dominant Anthony Davis not enough as Lakers fall to Suns There's the promise — Anthony Davis swishing top-of-the-key jumpers, corralling every rebound and disrupting opposing offenses in every possible way.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 18, 2022 Rob Parker: ‘I don’t believe LeBron [James] is a top 10 Laker’ Sports commentator Rob Parker threw some serious shade at LeBron James when it came to his ranking among the greatest Lakers players.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 15, 2022 Bill Plaschke: If you're talking greatest Lakers players, No. 1 is pure Magic From the moment this smiling young stranger from Michigan jumped into the arms of stunned Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after the kid's first Lakers win, it seemed destined.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 8, 2022 The Lakers’ Season Is Slipping Away Time is already ticking for Los Angeles after three weeks into the season.
Tribune News Service · Nov 5, 2022 Lakers can’t slow balanced Jazz offense, fall to 2-6 LOS ANGELES — Almost every defense has the same goal: cut off the head of the snake.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 4, 2022 Helene Elliott: Seven games into head coaching career, Lakers' Darvin Ham wisely trusts his gut LOS ANGELES — Lakers coach Darvin Ham usually carries a card that lists his options for plays he can call after a time out, or when he needs a 3-point shot. He didn't have it with him when the Lakers faced New Orleans on Wednesday but he had something better:…
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 23, 2022 Lakers player grades: L.A. falls apart against Trail Blazers The Lakers blew a golden opportunity against the Trail Blazers by blowing what seemed like a safe lead in crunch time.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 15, 2022 Observations from Friday’s Lakers vs. Kings preseason game The Lakers ended their preseason slate of games on Friday in an ugly way.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022 Darvin Ham expresses support for Russell Westbrook amid trade rumors New Lakers head coach Darvin Ham made it clear that as long as Russell Westbrook is a Laker, the two are focused on business.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 30, 2022 DeMar DeRozan was ‘hell-bent’ on joining Lakers: ‘I thought it was a done deal’ DeRozan thought he was headed back home to Los Angeles.