Los Angeles Lakers

Thanks in part to a great game from Maxi Kleber against the Kings, the Lakers got back-to-back wins this weekend.

Nique Clifford led the Sacramento Kings with 26 points in Sunday’s 128-104 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers but noted the team struggled early. “Taking care of the ball was an issue tonight for us… led to easy baskets for them getting in transition,” he said, referencing the first-quarter deficit that set the tone. On […] The post Nique Clifford on growth, pick-and-roll game, and facing NBA legends appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie reflected on Sunday’s 128-104 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, citing early turnovers as a decisive factor. “Six turnovers in the first five minutes… you can’t survive in this league,” Christie said, noting that the Lakers converted those mistakes into 27 points. Christie analyzed the team’s shot selection, calling […] The post Doug Christie breaks down Kings’ struggles and Clifford’s growth after loss to Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 128-104 win over the Kings.

Maxi Kleber described Sunday’s 128-104 win over the Sacramento Kings as “a good push for me, good push for the team.” He emphasized the team’s approach in the back-to-back series, saying, “Playing with the right mindset… sharing the ball, being aggressive, making sure that we take care of the ball… and being solid on defense.” […] The post Maxi Kleber praises Lakers’ mindset, defense, and Doncic after Sacramento rout appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised his team’s performance after Sunday’s 128-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. “I did. I thought we ended up with 34 assists… Luka did a great job of getting us going,” Redick said, emphasizing the importance of ball movement and team chemistry. Redick discussed the […] The post JJ Redick highlights Lakers’ cohesion and Doncic’s daring in back-to-back wins appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

With Stephen Curry set to miss at least five more games because of his lingering knee issue, the question around the Warriors is shifting. Namely, is total patience the smarter play? Golden State sits 4.5 games behind the sixth-seeded Lakers and 7.5 games ahead of the 11th-place Grizzlies. With positioning relatively stable, perhaps the Warriors […] The post Should Warriors wait on Stephen Curry until play-in? appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Luka Doncic had 28 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers finished a back-to-back set with a 128-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. Austin Reaves scored 12 points for the Lakers, who also won at Golden State on Saturday to end a three-game skid. After a week of unimpressive play following the All-Star break, Los Angeles snapped back into form on the weekend, beating its two Northern California rivals by a combined 52 points.

There are many words to describe Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic. But for coach JJ Redick, one adjective seems to stand out, and he used to hear it from an old mentor. The Lakers scored an easy win for the second straight night after they walloped the Sacramento Kings, 128-104, at Crypto.com Arena on […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick uses 1 word to describe Luka Doncic after crazy shot vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Deandre Ayton made waves recently when he expressed his frustrations regarding his role for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was heard saying that the Lakers were turning him into “Clint Capela”, as if that was a bad thing on its own. It seems as though Ayton wants a bigger role in the Lakers offense instead […] The post Channing Frye unloads on Lakers’ Deandre Ayton over Clint Capela remark appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Sunday night presented a bit of a reprieve for the inconsistent Los Angeles Lakers, as they faced a horrid team in the Sacramento Kings in the confines of their home. As expected, the Lakers took a very easy 128-104 victory that did not come with any hint of suspense whatsoever, as the Purple and Gold […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James has epic reaction to Bronny James’ 3 vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

When the trade deadline came and went, the Los Angeles Lakers’ lone move was acquiring Luke Kennard. While Kennard is an upgrade from Gabe Vincent, there were lofty expectations to bring in more 3-and-D personnel to vault L.A. into contender status. However, general manager Rob Pelinka shared that although he was aggressive in his pursuit […]

The Lakers are back on their home floor on Sunday when they host the Kings.

Russell Westbrook gets into a heated back-and-forth with the Lakers' Maxi Kleber and eventually gets clowned by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Over the years, player agent Rich Paul has seen his clout grow. Many believe that he has become one of the most influential figures in the NBA with his work at Klutch Sports, including handling Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Rumors even swirled that Paul and James are planning to buy into an expansion […] The post NBA agent Rich Paul distances himself from Las Vegas ownership rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

JJ Redick says injuries are why the Lakers are taking longer to get to the level he believes they can.

For a storied franchise like the Los Angeles Lakers, drama will always be present, especially behind the scenes. A person who is quite familiar with it is Rob Pelinka, who is concurrently the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager. Pelinka, who was hired by the Purple and Gold in 2017, has been navigating […] The post Bill Simmons skeptical of Rob Pelinka’s future with Lakers due to Magic Johnson link appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It is not a secret that LeBron James is chasing another ring before he walks off into the sunset. While the Los Angeles Lakers are having a tough campaign, they are still in the thick of the fight, and it is never wise to bet against a team featuring James and Luka Doncic. James has […] The post Rich Paul envisions Lakers’ LeBron James aging into Karl Malone role appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA fans make their feelings known on Stephen Curry's eye-catching reaction to seeing Draymond Green vent his frustrations on the sidelines against the Lakers.