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Five potential Derrick Rose trade destinations

January 17, 2020 Lewis Stokes 0

With the NBA trade deadline on February 6th there are a few rumours bouncing around the league. One of these rumours includes former league MVP and point guard for the Detroit Pistons Derrick Rose.

Five things to watch out for in the Christmas Day games

December 25, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The NBA's Christmas Day schedule is a great tradition. For over a decade, the league have been showing five consecutive games on 25th December, and 2019 is no different.

Lakers win reminds everyone just how good the Pacers are

December 18, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The Indiana Pacers beat the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The Lakers hadn't lost on the road all season until they faced the permanently plucky Pacers, who were rudely underrated by many ahead of the season.

Bucks, Lakers meeting will determine title favourites

December 14, 2019 Sam Cox 1

The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks meet at Fiserv Forum on Thursday night. Although they have games to play before then, at the time of writing they share the best record in the NBA at 23-3. Milwaukee are four games ahead in the loss column in the Eastern Conference - the same goes for the Lakers in the West.

The King versus The Klaw: The Battle for Los Angeles

November 16, 2019 Josh Atherton 0

As we all know, Kawhi Leonard shook the NBA this offseason when he chose to take on ‘The King’ instead of joining him at the Lakers.

NBA Contenders: Which preseason favourites look legitimate?

November 8, 2019 franchisesports 0

Along those lines, I wanted to do a bit of an early assessment of how convincing the NBA’s preseason favorites have been.

Ranking the eight greatest dynasties in NBA history

November 1, 2019 Josh Atherton 1

This offseason we have seen the Warriors dynasty get dismantled which had us thinking where do they rank amongst the all-time greatest dynasties?

Win over Jazz further proof the Lakers must play Anthony Davis at centre

October 26, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Los Angeles Lakers made light work of the Utah Jazz on Friday night. LeBron James was aggressive, Anthony Davis effective, the defence was superb. Troy Daniels proved perimeter shooting. It was a welcome positive evening at Staples Center after a disappointing opening night loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

What the Lakers should do after DeMarcus Cousins’ injury

August 18, 2019 Sam Cox 0

DeMarcus Cousins has torn his ACL, leaving the Los Angeles Lakers with a roster dilemma ahead of the 2019/20 NBA season.

Lakers reliance on LeBron increases with Cousins’ ACL tear

August 15, 2019 Matthew Bowen 1

Cousins’ injury is a cruel reminder that nothing is guaranteed in this league and teams must take nothing for granted. With the Lakers already one man down, even more pressure will be put on an ageing LeBron James to deliver in what will be his seventeenth season.

Appreciate Magic Johnson’s career regardless of his turbulent front office tenure

August 14, 2019 Sam Cox 1

Looking back on Magic Johnson's career as a player and entertainer.

The shot and step over that made Allen Iverson an icon

August 12, 2019 Dean Fitzgerald 0

The night Allen Iverson stopped the Los Angeles Lakers.

Ranked: The five best duos in the NBA

July 24, 2019 Matthew Bowen 0

No matter what the rank of these NBA tag-teams, we as basketball fanatics should be thrilled to finally see a competitive, wide open league. Whoever ends up as NBA Champions next year, one thing is for sure - sit back, relax and enjoy.

Kyle Korver will a difference maker for Lakers, Sixers or Bucks

July 20, 2019 Sam Cox 1

Veteran Kyle Korver was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in the trade that saw the Utah Jazz acquire Mike Conley. At the start of July, he was moved again, being sent to the Phoenix Suns along with Jevon Carter. Phoenix soon waived Korver, making him one of the most desired pieces on the free agent market.

Avery Bradley further bolsters Lakers supporting cast, Pelinka avoids errors of 2018

July 8, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Guard Avery Bradley will sign a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers once he clears waivers, per Adrian Wojnarowski.