Lakers player grades: L.A. loses fifth game in a row With LeBron James out due to an adductor strain, the Lakers fell to the Sacramento Kings for their fifth straight loss on Friday. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 12, 2022
With no LeBron James, Lakers can’t keep pace with Kings in loss LOS ANGELES — They have never been whole during this already painful season, the injuries mounting, the illnesses mounting and the losses mounting in the process for the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles Times · Nov 12, 2022
There’s trade interest in Russell Westbrook due to his improved play Rival teams may be gaining more interest in potentially trading for Russell Westbrook now that he's playing well off the bench. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 12, 2022
Lakers are reportedly interested in Bradley Beal The Lakers would love to trade for Bradley Beal, a three-time All-Star shooting guard for the Washington Wizards. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 12, 2022
Stephen A. Smith on why the Lakers have to trade LeBron James ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says that the Los Angeles Lakers have to trade LeBron James if they want a better future. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 11, 2022
LA Lakers could make U-turn over Russell Westbrook trade with him thriving in new role The Lakers are said to be receiving calls about Westbrook's availability but talks are not at a serious stage after the point guard has improved in his new role coming from the bench Daily Mirror · Nov 11, 2022
Russell Westbrook is favorite to win Sixth Man of the Year award Lakers guard Russell Westbrook has done an about-face as a bench player, and he is now the favorite for the Sixth Man of the Year award. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 11, 2022
Russell Westbrook is so good at coming off the bench that he’s now the favorite for the Sixth Man of the Year award Russell Westbrook is really, really good at coming off the bench USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 10, 2022
Lakers player grades: Another loss to the Clippers The Clippers continue to have their way with the Lakers in head-to-head matchups. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 10, 2022
How the Lakers Went From Champions to the Cellar After Los Angeles won a championship in 2020, the front office has managed to create one of the worst rosters in the NBA. Sports Illustrated · Nov 9, 2022
NBA executives: Lakers are waiting to trade for a specific player The word around the NBA seems to be that the Lakers are waiting for the right trade offer to emerge before pulling the trigger on a deal. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 9, 2022
The Lakers’ Season Is Slipping Away Time is already ticking for Los Angeles after three weeks into the season. Sports Illustrated · Nov 8, 2022
Lakers player grades: L.A. loses to Jazz again as D is no-show What was thought to be a solid Lakers defense may have started to slip over the last few games. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 8, 2022
Bill Simmons: ‘There’s some buzz’ Lakers may trade Anthony Davis Could the Lakers trade their superstar big man at some point this season? USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 8, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 8, 2022 Lakers want to trade for Josh Richardson and Doug McDermott Despite Russell Westbrook's improved play of late, the Lakers still have some interest in trading him to improve the rest of their team.
Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022 New York Knicks tipped to trade for Anthony Davis as Kevin Durant plan suggested The Los Angeles Lakers sit at 2-7 after a difficult start to the 2022/23 season, and the 17-time NBA champions could trade superstar Anthony Davis in an attempt to salvage the campaign
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 6, 2022 Lakers player grades: L.A. is manhandled by Cavaliers The Lakers fell short, both literally and figuratively, to a Cavs team that has tons of size, length and defense.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 5, 2022 ‘We want Westbrook!’ chants aren’t enough to lift Lakers past disciplined Jazz LOS ANGELES — Nearly 6,000 miles from the Crypto.com Arena in Limoges, France, a 7-foot-4 basketball prospect pushed the ball between his skyscraper legs before taking a one-footed three-point shot that swished through the rim, evoking some ungodly mix of Kevin Durant and Dirk Nowitzki.
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.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 5, 2022 Lakers player grades: L.A. is off-key versus Jazz The Lakers' defense had been strong to start the season, but it fell apart on Friday against the Utah Jazz.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 4, 2022 The Nets Should Burn It All Down There is nothing to salvage in Brooklyn. The Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era was a failure.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 4, 2022 Darvin Ham wants Russell Westbrook to win Sixth Man of the Year award Lakers coach Darvin Ham is setting the bar very high for Russell Westbrook in his new role coming off the bench.
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 · Nov 3, 2022 The Lakers’ experiment with bringing Russell Westbrook off the bench is working and might turn their season around Russell Westbrook isn't the problem for the Lakers. He's actually the solution
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 3, 2022 Watch: Top highlights from Lakers’ victory over Pelicans Check out the top plays from the Lakers' heroic 120-117 overtime win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.