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Mutual Interest Between Leonard and Lakers?

Mutual Interest Between Leonard and Lakers?

Whether or not you believe that the Spurs will actually trade Kawhi Leonard this summer there is no denying there is a strained relationship between he and the organization. Because of the strained relationship with the team and his absence despite being cleared by team doctors, teams around the league are salivating about a prospect [...]

April 20, 2018 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Isaiah Thomas No Longer with Lakers so He Can ‘Evaluate Options’ for His Hip Injury

Isaiah Thomas No Longer with Lakers so He Can ‘Evaluate Options’ for His Hip Injury

Well, this doesn’t sound good. Isaiah Thomas has missed each of the last two Los Angeles Lakers’ games while dealing with another hip injury, and if the latest news is any indication of its severity, he may not be taking the court again for them anytime too. As relayed by Lakers.com’s Mike Trudell, Thomas was [...]

March 27, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Isaiah Thomas Would Love to Re-Sign with Los Angeles Lakers ‘If Things Work Out’

Isaiah Thomas Would Love to Re-Sign with Los Angeles Lakers ‘If Things Work Out’

Isaiah Thomas’ hardline free-agency stance appears to be softening. First, many moons ago, he was looking for someone to back up the Brinks truck. With that type of contract all but out of the question, he then expressed his belief that he’s still a starter rather than a sixth man. From there, he suggested a [...]

March 21, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Isaiah Thomas Enjoys Time with Los Angeles Lakers, But Reiterates ‘I’m No Sixth Man’

Isaiah Thomas Enjoys Time with Los Angeles Lakers, But Reiterates ‘I’m No Sixth Man’

Isaiah Thomas is happy to be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers…for now. After this season, though, all bets are off. In the most fundamental sense, both Thomas and the Lakers may be traveling two different paths. They’re trying to max out two superstars, including LeBron James, Thomas’ former teammate. The 5’9″ point guard, [...]

March 16, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Luke Walton Thinks Los Angeles Lakers Would Be Playoff Team If They Stayed Healthy

Luke Walton Thinks Los Angeles Lakers Would Be Playoff Team If They Stayed Healthy

Luke Walton has a very high opinion of his Los Angeles Lakers. At six games under .500, the boys in purple and gold are displaced from the NBA’s playoff picture. They have not been mathematically eliminated just yet, but FiveThirtyEight gives them less than a one percent chance of joining the springtime fray. In an [...]

March 13, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Take That 76ers (and Cavs): Lakers Fan Unveils Billboard to Help Recruit LeBron James

Take That 76ers (and Cavs): Lakers Fan Unveils Billboard to Help Recruit LeBron James

The race for LeBron James’ affections is getting heated. Not to mention overrun with billboards. First a Philadelphia-based company put up billboards in Ohio recruiting the four-time MVP on behalf of the 76ers. Now, a Lakers fan has done the same in Los Angeles, per ESPN.com’s Ohm Youngmisuk: Jacob Emrani, a personal injury attorney and [...]

March 9, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Brandon Ingram to Miss at Least a Week With Groin Strain

Brandon Ingram to Miss at Least a Week With Groin Strain

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on a roll. They have gone 17-9 in their past 26 games and have a top 10 offense and defense in that time. They are quietly giving a glimpse into what the future can be with their core of Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Kyle Kuzma with a little [...]

March 6, 2018 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Los Angeles Lakers Rookie Josh Hart Suffered Fracture in Left Hand During Team Practice

Los Angeles Lakers Rookie Josh Hart Suffered Fracture in Left Hand During Team Practice

Josh Hart’s standout rookie season may have just reached an abrupt end. The 22-year-old newbie suffered a fracture in his left hand during a Los Angeles Lakers team practice on Wednesday. It’s not immediately clear how much time he’ll miss as a result, per ESPN.com’s Ohm Youngmisuk: Los Angeles Lakers rookie Josh Hart suffered a fractured left fourth [...]

March 1, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Mychal Thompson: Klay Thompson is One of Three 2019 Free Agents Who Lakers Covet

Mychal Thompson: Klay Thompson is One of Three 2019 Free Agents Who Lakers Covet

Klay Thompson is among the handful of superstar free agents the Los Angeles want to sign in 2019…according to his father. Speaking with KNBR’s Tolbert & Lund, Mychal Thompson, a Lakers broadcaster for Spectrum Sports, said team president  Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka have their eyes on his son, in addition to Jimmy [...]

February 22, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Lakers President Magic Johnson Addressed LaVar Ball’s Criticism of Luke Walton…Sort Of

Lakers President Magic Johnson Addressed LaVar Ball’s Criticism of Luke Walton…Sort Of

Magic Johnson did not let LaVar Ball’s January criticism of Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton pass without consequence. He addressed the issues. Sort of. Indirectly. Or something. From ESPN.com’s Ramona Shelburne: According to sources close to the situation, Johnson called an associate of LaVar’s and strongly admonished him. Publicly, though, the Lakers said [...]

February 19, 2018 admin Blogs 0