Tag: Los Angeles Lakers
“I haven’t been the easiest man on him (D’Angelo Russell) in the world,” (Byron) Scott said hours before his Lakers fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-111 at Quicken Loans Arena. “But I always seem to go back to thinking — after I’ve been so hard on him on certain occasions — that he’s 19 years […]
Responding to recent comments from NBA commissioner Adam Silver about a potential rule change to the “hack-a-player” strategy, Kobe Bryant said Monday that outlawing that tactic would “set a horrible example for kids.” “You can’t protect guys because they can’t shoot free throws,” Bryant said. “You’re getting paid a lot of money to make a […]
The San Antonio Spurs have watched helplessly as Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant has tormented them for the better part of the past two decades. Bryant did so again in his final appearance in San Antonio, but the Spurs were able to enjoy this one. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points and the Spurs overcame […]
In his first interview since Blake Griffin punched out the team’s assistant equipment manager, the Clippers owner sounded as if he was prepared to discipline his All-Star forward. Asked Wednesday night if he felt it necessary for the Clippers to take the kind of action that would represent what they stand for, Ballmer didn’t hesitate. […]
Russell Westbrook currently has three consecutive triple-doubles, which is nowhere near the NBA record.
Could Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant end up together in Los Angeles, or are we being sold another headline? … Getting the trade deadline terminology right.
In response to recent criticism from Los Angeles Clippers television broadcasters, Los Angeles Lakers coach Byron Scott defended his conservative approach with rookie point guard D’Angelo Russell’s playing time this season, saying he is trying to help “protect” Russell from making too many mistakes. Scott made his comments Monday after practice at the Lakers’ facility […]
Julius Randle has had an up-and-down season, but has improved his overall play recently.
The Sacramento Kings are open for business, but they are more likely buyers than sellers… The player option dilemma is real for Kevin Martin and Brandon Bass… Suns are a mess, are a flurry of trades next?
The 9-41 Lakers have now tied for their longest losing streak in franchise history — the 1993-94 Lakers also lost 10 straight games — and this team could break that tie with consecutive loss No. 11 on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center. “Honestly, it doesn’t really matter,” Lakers icon Kobe Bryant said […]
