Lakers Giving ‘strong consideration’ to Rajon Rondo

Lakers obviously hanging back at start of free agency, but one player they continue to give strong consideration to is Rajon Rondo Lakers obviously hanging back at start of free agency, but one player they continue to give strong consideration to is Rajon Rondo — Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 2, 2017 Source: Ramona Shelburne on […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors Interested In Nick Young?

After coming to terms on new agreements with Stephen Curry, Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston and David West, the Golden State Warriors are attempting to bolster their depth and give themselves an opportunity to win their third NBA Championship in four years. Los Angeles Lakers reserve guard Nick Young, evidently, would serve as a useful addition. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Lakers in Contact with Iggy, Rondo, McLemore

Among the FAs the Lakers called tonight: Iggy, Rondo & Ben McLemore. Source: Ramona Shelburne of ESPN on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Rob Pelinka: Next Season Not a ‘rebuilding year’

During his opening statement while introducing new center Brook Lopez on Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka made a comment that raised eyebrows. “We don’t see next year at all as a rebuilding year,” Pelinka said at the team’s practice facility. “We see it as a Lakers year. A lot of that is going to be centered […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: 2016 Free Agency And Buyer’s Remorse

With free agency less than a week away, here’s a look at last year’s regrettable signings.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: 50 NBA Predictions Revisited

Back in October, Joel Brigham made 50 NBA predictions. Now he’s back to lament his poor decision making.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
D’Angelo Russell: Magic Johnson’s Criticism ‘irrelevant’

Ready to start fresh in Brooklyn, D’Angelo Russell said Magic Johnson’s criticism of his leadership skills is “irrelevant.” “It is good to be here,” Russell said at the Nets’ practice facility in Brooklyn. “Can’t really control that, what they say, I’m gone. So it’s the past. I am here now. It’s irrelevant, honestly.” During his introductory news […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Magic Johnson on Russell: ‘what I needed was a leader’

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Earvin “Magic” Johnson didn’t mince words when asked about why they traded point guard D’Angelo Russell — the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 draft — to the Brooklyn Nets this week. “D’Angelo is an excellent player,” Johnson said Friday, when the team introduced its top draft […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Winners Of The 2017 NBA Draft

After a wild night in the NBA, Benny Nadeau looks back at some of the draft’s biggest winners.

Alan Draper  •  09 Oct 2023