Posts Tagged ‘Los Angeles Lakers’
Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder out 10-14 days, per report
The Los Angeles Lakers were a top-four team in the western conference during the first half of the season. However, things have changed a bit since that time. For example, Anthony Davis — the Lakers’ second-leading scorer and top defender — went down with an injury. LeBron James was also out of the rotation for…
Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers interested in Andre Drummond, per report
The good news for the Los Angeles Lakers is that they have the third-best record in the Western Conference. The bad news is Anthony Davis has been out with an Achilles injury since mid-February. The Lakers have not fared too well without their All-Star big man in the lineup. In fact, the Lakers have dropped…
Read MoreThe Lakers are Struggling, Moves to be Made?
The Lakers have been without its main man down low, Anthony Davis, recently, and his absence is taking a toll on the team’s fortunes. Davis has been sidelined since he limped off the court after reaggravating his Achilles in a 122-105 blowout loss to the Nuggets in a Valentine’s Day massacre. AD is expected to…
Read MoreDennis Schroder out due to COVID-19 quarantine
Dennis Schroder will miss a minimum of four games while under quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19, according to Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel. The announcement, made on Saturday evening, means that Schroder won’t play in the Lakers’ next two contests: against the Washington Wizards (on Monday) and the Utah Jazz (on Wednesday).…
Read MoreAnthony Davis sidelined after reinjuring Achilles
Anthony Davis left Sunday’s game against the Denver Nuggets after reaggravating a right Achilles tendon injury, and the Los Angeles Lakers star now awaits an MRI. The seven-time All-Star played 14 minutes before departing with 2:36 left in second quarter. He finished with 15 points and four rebounds in the Lakers’ 122-105 loss. The Nuggets…
Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers players given the day off to reflect on the anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death
January 26 will be remembered as one of the most tragic days in NBA history. This especially holds true for the storied Los Angeles Lakers. On this date, one year ago, Los Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Needless to say, the…
Read MoreLeBron James gets $85-million, two-year extension
LeBron James has signed a two-year contract extension worth $85 million with the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers, according to published reports on Wednesday. King James’ new max contract deal will keep him in a Lakers uniform through 2023. LeBron won his fourth NBA title in October, leading the Lakers past the Miami Heat in…
Read MoreKobe Bryant to be posthumously inducted into Hall of Fame in May 2021
The late Kobe Bryant’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will take place in May 2021, the NBA announced over the weekend. This year’s Hall of Fame ceremony, which was to take place in August, was postponed due to the global pandemic. Along with Bryant, the 2020 Hall of Fame class includes…
Read MoreMarc Gasol to join Lakers
Marc Gasol is joining the reigning NBA champion Los Angele Lakers, according to published reports. The three-time All-Star and the club have finalized a two-year deal. The 35-year-old big man played for the Toronto Raptors for the past 1 1/2 years. Gasol spent the majority of his career with the Memphis Grizzlies before being traded…
Read MoreLeBron James has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest NBA players of all time
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James promised that he would help return the team to its former glory. Sure, he failed to do so in his first season with the team. But that was mostly due to a groin injury. However, in Year 2, James helped guide the Lakers to their first championship since 2010.…
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