Lakers’ Russell Mildly Sprains MCL, Strains Calf

Lakers starting point guard D’Angelo Russell exited Friday’s 108-96 win over the Indiana Pacers after suffering a mild MCL sprain in his right knee as well as a strained right calf. He is scheduled to have an MRI on Saturday. Source: Baxter Holmes of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers’ Nance to Return Sunday on Limited Minutes

The smile on Larry Nance Jr.’s face gave away his feelings. The Lakers reserve forward had just received medical clearance for a full practice on Saturday and to play limited minutes in Sunday’s game in Dallas. He will have missed 16 consecutive games, including Friday’s against Indiana at Staples Center, while nursing a bone bruise […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers’ Luol Deng Out Indefinitely

Luol Deng, who injured his right wrist January 15 against the Detroit Pistons, is out tonight against the Denver Nuggets. Deng had an X-ray, the results of which were negative, and has been diagnosed with a sprained right wrist. He is out indefinitely. Source: NBA.com/Lakers

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Russell: People Panic When Lakers PG Not Doing Well

d’angeloJulius Randle shot 1 for 6 against the Pistons. Brandon Ingram was 1 for 7. There was not nearly the frenzy over those duds that (D’Angelo) Russell regularly experiences. When this point was made to Russell on Sunday evening, he smirked and shook his head. “The Lakers are like the Lakers you know?” he said. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Saturday: Brandon Ingram Showing Flashes of Star Potential

The 2016 Draft class has been underwhelming, but Brandon Ingram is showing signs of star potential.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
VIDEO: Why The Lakers Don’t Make A Trade

Basketball Insiders publisher Steve Kyler dives into the situation with the LA Lakers and why they are more likely to sit out the trade market than to play.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: The Most Tragic Early Retirements

Rumor has it Derrick Rose recently considered retiring. Joel Brigham explores other NBA careers that ended too soon.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
The ‘Shop: Expectations vs. Reality & Korver’s Potential Impact

In this edition of The ‘Shop, the guys discuss fan expectations vs. reality, CLE’s power move and much more.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers’ Jordan Clarkson Fined for Throwing Forearm

Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson has been fined $15,000 for throwing a forearm above the shoulders to Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. Source: NBA.com

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021