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The Los Angeles Lakers franchise is in a tough spot right now. The team is trying to improve its roster but keeps coming up short. Now, there is talk of LeBron James potentially wanting to be traded, further complicating the situation in the City of Angels ahead of the NBA trade deadline on February 6. Does LeBron finally want out of LA? Should the Lakers trade him? Would Anthony Davis be the next...

The Los Angeles Lakers finally got back in the win column on Sunday, getting the best of the visiting Portland Trail Blazers, with D'Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura stepping up in the absence of LeBron James and Austin Reaves. D'Angelo Russell might be turning things around Tough stretch for Dalton Knecht Some challenges in the schedule leading up to the Christmas Day showdown with the Golden Sta...

The Los Angeles Lakers can't seem to get back on track. They have lost five out of their last seven games, and superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are struggling as the team heads in the wrong direction. UGLY loss to the Timberwolves LeBron can't hit a shot, Davis lacks aggressiveness Jarred Vanderbilt update Trade rumors: Jonas Valanciunas deal in the works? Could Kyle Kuzma return to LA? U...

The Los Angeles Lakers' losing streak continues, with their loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. One thing that needs to change is inserting rookie Dalton Knecht back into the starting lineup. Knecht doesn't have the same impact off the bench Knecht > Rui Hachimura A loss to the Spurs in San Antonio would be devastating, especially with the Thunder on Friday UNDERDOG Fantasy : Sign up & depo...

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a devastating loss to Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets, and the team needs to figure out how to get back on track after consecutive losses but will have a tough challenge on the road against Kevin Durant and the division-rival Phoenix Suns. Jaxson Hayes expected to return against Suns Lakers NEED this win over Phoenix Nuggets mental edge over Lakers Crucial matchup vs....

The Los Angeles Lakers got a steal with rookie sharpshooter Dalton Knecht, who could be the best first-year player in the NBA right now after erupting for a career-high 37 points and tying an NBA record with nine three-pointers in LA's sixth straight win on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Knecht lights up Utah Jazz, missing only four shots en route to 37 points Rookie of the Year? Too early? Kn...

The Los Angeles Lakers have a glaring need in the frontcourt, and they're anxious to acquire another player to pair with Anthony Davis in the paint. Lakers trade rumors continue to swirl Jonas Valancuinas, Brook Lopez or Walker Kessler? Maybe Nikola Vucevic? Jaxson Hayes and Christian Koloko won't be enough Christian Wood still on the mend Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

The Los Angeles Lakers will honor one of their greatest head coaches in franchise history, with the team to erect a statue in his honor outside of Crypto.com Arena. First, there was Pat Riley's Showtime era, then there was Phil Jackson with Kobe and Shaq Not only a great head coach but turned into an incredible NBA executive Who's the next Lakers legend to get a statue? Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

The Los Angeles Lakers saw great potential in rookie Dalton Knecht in the win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Knecht scored a career-high 19 points off the bench, keeping the storied franchise undefeated (6-0) at Crypto.com Arena this season. FOLLOW FOR THE LATEST LAKERS NEWS & RUMORS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanWardLA X: https://x.com/RyanWardLA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Rya...

The Los Angeles Lakers can't seem to catch a break in the injury department, with center Jaxson Hayes being the latest player in the frontcourt to go down and miss time. Hayes joins Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt as Lakers role players on the mend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Los Angeles Lakers have won consecutive games and are undefeated on their home floor of Crypto.com Arena (5-0), which could mean this team is trending up. Anthony Davis Injury - AD playing at an MVP level Lakers Trade Rumors - Brook Lopez and Jonas Valancuinas Bench Problem - Lakers' depth is an issue, perhaps the team's biggest issue JJ Redick Impact - The first-timer seems to have won over t...

With the Los Angeles Lakers getting things underway on Tuesday night against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, I dive into the LeBron-Bronny duo that will likely see against the T'Wolves, rookie Dalton Knecht making some noise and LeBron James possibly playing at least two more years. Bronny James set to make Lakers debut with LeBron James - First father-son duo in NBA history Dalton Knecht is...

Special guest Bruce Bernstein, of the 48 Minutes podcast on the Bleav Network and formerly of ESPN, joins the show to discuss his experiences with ESPN and share our stories about Los Angeles Lakers legends Jerry West, Magic Johnson, Kurt Rambis, Byron Scott, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

On a special episode of the Jello Jigglin podcast to honor Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, Matthew "The Optimist" Peralta of Lakers Nation joins the show to talk about how we covered the five-time NBA champion during his 20-year career, what he meant to our careers, a ton of memories, and how the icon figure impacted sports and the city of Los Angeles. We also talk a little about...

Six months after the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled the first of three statues for Kobe Bryant outside of Crypto.com Arena (Staples Center), the team announced that the second statue, featuring the Hall of Famer's daughter Gigi Bryant, will be unveiled on August 2, 2024. My Thoughts on the First Statue Hoping for Another Great-Looking Statue Team USA is RED HOT! Anthony Davis Injury Scare BEST Teams...

My trip to Las Vegas to cover Team USA's game against Canada was a wild experience, to say the least, with a couple of unexpected brushes with the Secret Service. Anthony Davis is balling out of his mind for the Americans, and the Bronny James era has begun for the Los Angeles Lakers, which hasn't gone great so far. WILD Team USA Experience Secret Service Stories Barack Obama Surprises Me Anthony...

It seems to keep getting worse for the Los Angeles Lakers. The storied NBA franchise is struggling to find notable players to upgrade its roster, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis must be growing increasingly frustrated with general manager Rob Pelinka and company's lack of moves. Klay Thompson Rejects Lakers, Signs With Mavericks Roster Looking Painfully Similar to Last Season NBA Free Agency:...

The Los Angeles Lakers have created quite a stir lately with the hiring of JJ Redick and drafting Bronny James. Now, they are dealing with the backlash as fans think the team is more interested in making money rather than winning championships, which goes against everything the franchise has stood for under the late great Dr. Jerry Buss. Aftermath of Drafting Bronny James Summer League Schedule -...

The Los Angeles Lakers have started over once again at head coach, with JJ Redick taking the job while the team mulls moves ahead of and after the NBA Draft. LeBron James and Anthony Davis seemingly demand another "elite player" be acquired by Los Angeles. New York Knicks Show the Blueprint with Mikal Bridges Trade Anniversary of Vlade-for-Kobe Trade LeBron and AD Using Demand Another St...

The Los Angeles Lakers have finally made their decision to hire JJ Redick as their new head coach, replacing the recently fired Darvin Ham. Contract details have been revealed, but it remains uncertain who will be on his coaching staff and what the team will do in the NBA Draft, followed promptly by NBA free agency. https://twitter.com/RyanWardLA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

The Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA world say goodbye to a basketball icon, with legendary player and executive Jerry West passing away. The search continues for a new head coach with some crucial updates while Bronny James workouts for the team and an interesting trade rumor emerges. RIP Jerry West aka The Logo aka Mr. Clutch Dan Hurley Victory Lap - LeBron James Connection Jerry West/JJ Redick Fl...

The Los Angeles Lakers fell short in their pursuit of UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley, who chose not to take the six-year, $70 million offer from the storied franchise to return to the college game, with hopes of pulling off a three-peat. Damn, Dan! Hurley Offered More Per Year Than Coaches with NBA Titles Lakers Reverting Back to JJ Redick? James Borrego Headed to the Cavs? Lakers Need to Go...

Over the past few weeks, the consensus has been that JJ Redick would inevitably be the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, but that may no longer be the case with UConn's Dan Hurley becoming the new favorite to land in LA. https://twitter.com/RyanWardLA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The plot thickens for the Los Angeles Lakers as it now seems inevitable that JJ Redick will get hired while his coaching staff is potentially being put together with notable names. LeBron James also shares some interesting thoughts on no longer being teammates with Kyrie Irving and MUST-TV drops on Hulu about the Los Angeles Clippers scandal about former team owner Donald Sterling. It Seems Like R...

The search for a new head coach continues for the Los Angeles Lakers while the speculation swirls about the future of the franchise and moves that could be made over the summer with trades and in NBA free agency. Coach Rajon Rondo? Are Lakers Waiting to Hire JJ Redick After the NBA Finals? Coaching Staff Questions Lakers Likely Aren't Getting Donovan Mitchell or Trae Young Kyle Lowry or Chris Paul...