NBA Invites with D-League in Mind

Salary cap guru Eric Pincus breaks down which players are getting deals to join NBA training camps.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Will Lakers’ New Training Complex Help Lure Free Agents?

And as the illustrious franchise seeks to reclaim its place among the NBA’s elite after three straight seasons of missing the playoffs, and after posting their worst record ever last season, the Lakers looked ahead Wednesday to one of the most exciting, and certain, elements of their future: their state-of-the-art $80 million training complex. But […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers’ Walton: Deng Must Earn Starting Spot 

I (Eric Pincus) asked Luke Walton if I should pencil in (Luol) Deng as the starter – he said I can, but he hasn’t – everyone has to earn their spot in rotation Source: Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
How Can Kobe Bryant Help the Lakers Going Forward?

Jabari Davis looks at how the Lakers can potentially continue utilizing the expertise of Kobe Bryant going forward.

Alan Draper  •  09 Oct 2023
Jason Terry: Luke Walton Rejected My Offer

(Jason) Terry tried to leverage his relationship with Lakers coach Luke Walton, who also played at Arizona (though their time there didn’t overlap). (Terry on SiriusXM NBA Radio:) I called my good friend Luke. I told him if he needed any help, veteran leadership, in that capacity – Lakers – with an ability to coach […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Lakers Sign Travis Wear to Training Camp Deal

The Lakers signed forward Travis Wear to a training camp deal, league source tells The Vertical. He will compete for a roster spot. Source: Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers Announce Signing of Forward Zach Auguste

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Zach Auguste, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Source: NBA.com/Lakers

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Walton: Lakers’ Culture About Getting Better

(Head coach Luke) Walton recently sat down with Chris McGee of Time Warner Cable SportsNet and discussed exactly why it’s so important establish that culture: “When you’re developing young players I think having an environment that makes the players want to come in, makes the players want to get better, it is everything. Because it’s […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers Were Creative with Yi Jianlian’s Contract

The Lakers got creative with Yi Jianlian’s incentive-based contract, which is trade-friendly.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021