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Will J.R. Smith be able to help the Lakers win this year’s NBA title?

July 3, 2020 Josh Atherton 0

On July 1st it was finally confirmed JR Smith has joined the Los Angeles Lakers for the remainder of the 2019-2020 season. It is unclear how much of a role JR will play for the Lakers when basketball returns, but it certainly provides additional depth and experience to their backcourt.… Read more

What does J.R. Smith need to do to earn crunch time minutes?

July 2, 2020 Sam Cox 0

The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed the signing of J.R. Smith on Wednesday as a replacement for Avery Bradley, who opted out of the Orlando bubble last week.

The time Kobe Bryant tried to recruit Dirk Nowitzki

June 29, 2020 Lewis Stokes 0

Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki both spent their entire careers with the team that drafted them.

LeBron James deserves more credit for how he’s adapted to the changing NBA

May 22, 2020 Lewis Stokes 0

However, there is one challenge that James has faced and overcome that he does not get credit for. This is adapting to the three-point era.

Lakers or Knicks: Where is DeMarcus Cousins heading in free agency?

April 30, 2020 Sam Cox 0

DeMarcus Cousins signed with the Los Angeles Lakers last off-season. An ACL injury ended his season before it began, however, and the former All-Star was released by the Lakers a few weeks ago.

Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game: The game that immortalised a transcendent superstar

April 5, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

There never was, or ever will be, a better scorer in the modern era than Kobe Bean Bryant.

Kobe Bryant’s final game: Greatest sports moment of the 21st century?

April 3, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

There is a reason why the art of sport is considered the greatest show on earth. The storylines that unfold over decades, the actors who take centre stage and the levels of drama so high that it literally turns the viewers borderline insane. Whereas the contest of sport is rich with the aforementioned traits, one thing it's painstakingly short on is happy endings.

Three potential trade destinations for Spencer Dinwiddie

March 26, 2020 Josh Atherton 1

Once this trio finally gets to play together it got us wondering if it would be enough to win the 2021 championship or would the Nets need to add other pieces around this core and where would this leave Spencer Dinwiddie?

Dwight Howard proves Dion Waiters can flourish on the Lakers alongside LeBron

March 6, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

Former Miami Heat shooting guard and NBA maverick Dion Waiters has signed a contract with the LA Lakers for the remainder of the season, as reported by The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Three players the Los Angeles Lakers should target in the buyout market

February 21, 2020 Alen Ramic 1

With the Los Angeles Lakers sitting comfortably atop the west, at 41-12, 5 losses ahead of 2nd place Denver Nuggets, they are a bonafide contender and are almost certainly looking for ways to improve the team.

Should the Los Angeles Lakers trade Kyle Kuzma?

February 6, 2020 Sam Cox 1

With no first round picks to trade following the Anthony Davis trade, Kyle Kuzma is the Los Angeles' Lakers' only trade asset of significant value ahead of Thursday's deadline.

Three moves Los Angeles Lakers must consider before the trade deadline

January 30, 2020 Josh Atherton 1

The Lakers lack a floor general once LeBron heads to the bench. There isn’t a sixth man who leads the second unit. They need a leader who will dictate play while LeBron and co are sat, but who could it possibly be?

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.