Los Angeles Lakers
Quotes and analysis of the Lakers’ road loss to the Wizards
Quotes and reaction to the Lakers' loss to Washington.
Anthony Davis
Los Angeles Clippers
Why the Clippers are still the biggest threat to LeBron and the Lakers
Analyzing the Clippers' chances of overcoming the Lakers.
Dallas Mavericks
How the Sixers, Mavericks and Heat can trade for Victor Oladipo
Rockets management made it clear very early on they want a franchise cornerstone, youth, or picks return in exchange for the former MVP. That direction doesn’t seem like it’s about to change moving forward.
Los Angeles Lakers
Anthony Davis: Two reasons the Lakers big man will win MVP in 2020-21
At the age of 27, Anthony Davis is finally a winner. Ever since he came to the league, he has always been one of the most versatile big men out there. He made the All-Star game in just his second year and has been a fixture in the festivities ever since.
Los Angeles Lakers
Offseason moves the Lakers must make to guarantee another championship
Behind one of their best games the whole year, the Los Angeles Lakers clobbered the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Finals, bringing back the Larry O'Brien trophy to Los Angeles. LeBron James bagged his fourth Finals MVP award, and Anthony Davis took home his first NBA championship.
Los Angeles Lakers
Three adjustments the Heat must make to beat the Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals
Now facing a glaring 1-3 hole against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat has to pull out every trick in their bag to extend the series. The Lakers made the biggest adjustment in Game 4, putting the hulking but mobile Anthony Davis as the primary defender on Jimmy Butler.
Los Angeles Lakers
Three adjustments the Lakers must make in Game 4 of the NBA Finals
After losing Game 3 to the "Butlerball" Miami Heat, it's now the Lakers' turn to regroup and adjust. It doesn't mean that they have to hit the panic button and retool their overall strategy, especially considering the fact that the Lakers even had the lead early in the fourth quarter of that Game 3 loss.
Los Angeles Lakers
Three things the Lakers must do to beat the Heat in the NBA Finals
In what should be a Finals match-up brimming with interesting storylines, the Los Angeles Lakers will be facing a tough-minded, gritty squad from South Beach. The fifth-ranked Miami Heat, led by Jimmy Butler and their brilliant coach Erik Spoelstra, has overcome the odds, beating the more favored teams in the Eastern Conference.
Los Angeles Lakers
Will J.R. Smith be able to help the Lakers win this year’s NBA title?
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
NBA
The NBA MVP Award: Dark horses
If the NBA season were to wrap up today, Giannis Antetokounmpo would be crowned MVP. I don’t think a single hoop head out there would deny that he most certainly deserves it.
Los Angeles Lakers
Three moves Los Angeles Lakers must consider before the trade deadline
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?
Los Angeles Lakers
Bucks, Lakers meeting will determine title favourites
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.
Los Angeles Lakers
Win over Jazz further proof the Lakers must play Anthony Davis at centre
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.
Los Angeles Lakers
Lakers reliance on LeBron increases with Cousins’ ACL tear
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.
NBA
Who is the best player in the NBA?
The new NBA season is fast approaching people and we're going to take a look at four guys who could be the best player in the league.
