Tag: LA Lakers
Most media members around the NBA would agree that the Lakers have made the best moves this offseason. They resigned Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and D’Angelo Russell. Additionally, they acquired former Miami PG Gabe Vincent via free agency. According to league sources, Vincent has a “legitimate chance” to take the starting PG role from Russell […]
During the current offseason and free agency period, the Lakers have made multiple moves to improve their roster. They’ve signed a few free agents, but they’ve also retained their own talent for long-term deals. One fan-favorite coming back on a four-year, $54 million max contract is SG, Austin Reaves. His head coach Darvin Ham said […]
Free agency is a time when teams can take chances to improve their roster for the future. Another way for this to happen is through the draft and development of players. That is what the LA Lakers are hoping to do with some of their younger draft picks. During the 2K24 Summer League, Lakers’ head […]
For the Lakers, their roster is almost full for next season. During the current offseason, they’ve made a number of moves to keep some of their own talent. On top of that, the Lakers signed a few free agents for depth to the roster. They are not finished yet according to GM Rob Pelinka. He […]
In just two seasons with the LA Lakers, Austin Reaves has quickly become a fan favorite. The 22-year-old went undrafted and had to carve his path to the league. He started on a two-way contract and worked to a fully guaranteed deal. After a stellar 2022-23 season, the Lakers resigned him to a four-year, $56 […]
In the rich history of the NBA, the LA Lakers are one of the league’s most historic franchises. There have been countless Hall of Fame players who have suited up in the purple and gold. Recently, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shared her Top 5 most important players in franchise history. Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal […]
Before the trade deadline last year, the LA Lakers did not look like a playoff-caliber team. Their roster lacked depth at the forward position. LeBron James and Anthony Davis had injuries last season and the Lakers needed a few players who they could plug into similar roles. That’s why they acquired Jarred Vanderbilt from the […]
With their current roster, the LA Lakers are still one of the top contenders in the Western Conference. In the 2023 NBA Draft, the Lakers owned the 17th overall pick. They ended up taking Jalen Hood-Schifino out of Indiana. Many were surprised to see the Lakers take another guar with who they already have. Reports […]
The LA Lakers’ 2023 postseason ended in poor fashion. After making the Conference Finals, they were swept by Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Tonight, the Lakers own the 17th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Jovan Buha of The Athletic says the Lakers will likely trade the #17 pick tonight in exchange for win-now […]
During the 2023 postseason, the Lakers fell short in the Conference Finals and were swept by the Nuggets. Despite the sour ending to their season, the team showed they have potential for the future. Making an impact offensively for the Lakers was Austin Reaves. He was the third-highest scorer per game after Lebron James and […]
