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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

The NBA MVP Award: Dark horses

February 20, 2020 Benjamin Forster 0

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Who is the best player in the NBA?

July 28, 2019 John Burns 0

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.

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.

Ranked: Top 10 potential 2020 NBA free agents

July 17, 2019 Sam Cox 1

NBA free agency in 2019 has been wild. A record number of All-NBA players switched teams through a combination of trades, sign-and-trade deals and free agent signings in the first days of July. Away from the biggest names, plenty of other significant moves were made with many NBA teams overhauling their rosters.

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.

DeMarcus Cousins is the perfect move for Lakers after missing out on Kawhi Leonard

July 6, 2019 Sam Cox 1

Four-time All-Star centre DeMarcus Cousins has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year deal, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Ranking NBA teams by title chance after Leonard, George join Clippers

July 6, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Shifting Leonard to the Western Conference alters the balance of power once again. The East is relatively weak, or so it seems.

Missing out on Kawhi Leonard could be blessing in disguise for the Lakers

July 6, 2019 Sam Cox 1

It was confirmed by Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday morning that the Los Angeles Lakers have missed out on Kawhi Leonard. The NBA Finals MVP is heading to their Staples Center rivals, the Clippers, along with All-NBA wing Paul George.

Four max contract players the Lakers should pursue in free agency

June 28, 2019 Matthew Bowen 0

From reports of incompetence within the Lakers organisation - which included Pelinka lying about an encounter between Kobe Bryant and Heath Ledger - to the obvious incompetence shown in the Lakers front office the past year. While it is true Pelinka secured All-Star Anthony Davis, it appeared that the bumbling GM got a bit too excited and executed the trade before July 1st.

Losing Horford, Irving leaves Celtics reliant on development of Brown, Tatum

June 20, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Boston Celtics centre Al Horford will not take his $30.1 million player option for the 2019/20 NBA season per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.