The Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with both players in last year’s center rotation after acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz as the splash deal of the offseason. They let Jaxson Hayes walk — to Kessler’s former team — and traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks. […]
The Lakers look to sweep the elimination round with a win against the Bulls on Thursday.
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The brothers were fired from their positions within the Los Angeles Lakers' front office last fall, not long after Mark Walter's purchase of the franchise from the Buss family was approved.
"It makes you feel a certain way when you know an organization believes in you," Kessler said, per ESPN. "With what [the Lakers] have invested, they're showing that belief, in a monetary value. Not just with money, but in [draft] assets. If I know they have that belief in me, I'm going to run through a brick wall for them. That's how I've been wired my whole life." I guess he's not wired for loyalty though. submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]
Lakers' brass have mixed feelings about latest offseason changes.
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When the Cleveland Cavaliers lost LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, Koby Altman put the wheels in motion on a return to form. Altman went all-in
Adam Silver has no interest in relitigating what's already been collectively bargained.
Former Lakers swingman Rui Hachimura reveals what he's looking forward to the most after joining the Clippers.
The future of Bronny James could be with the Los Angeles Lakers despite the exit of his father, LeBorn James, from the franchise this offseason. There has been some speculation that Bronny could eventually be traded to whatever team LeBron signs with in free agency, but sources tell The Athletic that those assumptions are false. The Lakers guaranteed Bronny's $2.3 million salary in June before the start of free agency. Bronny is well-liked by his Lakers' teammates and has earned respect for h...
Where LeBron James will end up in free agency remains one of the last remaining major questions of the offseason. There have been reports that the 22-time All-Star is nearing his decision, with five teams being listed as his most likely options. One of those teams, the Sixers, appears to be utilizing its on-court star […]
The Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep things rolling on Tuesday night when they took on the L.A. Clippers in the Las Vegas Summer League. The Lakers were going for a third straight win in Vegas and fifth straight overall this summer, and they were able to get it as they cruised to a 99-85 […]
Lakers Collin Sexton built his reputation as a scorer. Now, he wants Lakers fans to know he plans to bring plenty on the defensive end, too. Speaking Monday, Sexton said he has studied former Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley, pointing to Bradley in particular as someone whose relentless defensive style he has long admired. […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Collin Sexton, Jonas Valanciunas, Blazers, arena appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Jonathan Kuminga remains the Los Angeles Lakers' key target as they continue to search for a starting-level forward alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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LeBron James may have the entire NBA world at a standstill after informing the Los Angeles Lakers that he will be joining another team as an unrestricted free agent. However, he appears to be making the most of his time off even as a range of teams chase his signature. That includes the Golden State […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green spotted hanging out with LeBron James again amid free agency chase appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As the NBA world eagerly awaits LeBron James’ decision regarding his next free agency destination, his former teammate and close friend, Richard Jefferson, claims to know the master plan. During an episode of The Road Trippin’ show, Jefferson disclosed that James has already mapped out the exact date of his departure from the Los Angeles […] The post Richard Jefferson calls out ‘Kobe fans’ who hated LeBron James with Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers continued their strong start to the NBA Summer League with a 99-84 win as Cameron Carr returned with a game-high 23 points. The 21-year-old from Baylor was drafted by the New York Knicks and subsequently traded to the Lakers, who may have landed a potential bargain. Carr went 8-18 from the […] The post Lakers star Cameron Carr’s ‘ain’t no pretty boy’ mic drop after smacking Clippers in Summer League appeared first on ClutchPoints.
