Tag: Los Angeles Lakers
Joel Brigham predicts what the East and West All-Star teams will look like based on the latest returns.
For much of the 2015-16 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have been trying to balance the development of their younger players while also celebrating Kobe Bryant, who is retiring after his 20th campaign in the NBA. Although the season isn’t over, the Lakers sit at 8-28, and general manager Mitch Kupchak told ESPN that this […]
Around the league, there are numerous players unexpectedly out of the rotation or in diminished roles.
Byron Scott said he spent some time with Draymond Green in the Bahamas and said GSW’s power forwards is one of his favorite players. Byron Scott on Draymond Green: “I wish all of our guys had his attitude. He’s a winner. Bottom line.” Source: Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle on Twitter
The Detroit Pistons are not overly concerned about the future of Brandon Jennings as they have eyes for the post-season and he can help them… Finding a willing mentor isn’t easy… Are the Lakers sitting this one out?
After Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle was visibly upset at being taken out late in his team’s blowout win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, coach Byron Scott had a message for the team’s promising power forward. “He’s got to grow up,” Scott said Monday after the Lakers’ practice at their facility. “Simple as […]
(Mitch) Kupchak said the Lakers need to turn the page once Bryant steps away from the game.”We cannot move on as a team until Kobe leaves,” Kupchak said. “Part of that to me is painful because I’ve been here 20 years with Kobe. “This is a year that’s dedicated to Kobe and his farewell. From […]
After Kobe Bryant retires, the Lakers will eventually hang his jersey up in the rafters at Staples Center.Which of Bryant’s two numbers will the Lakers honor? “I don’t know the answer. Obviously it’s going to be 8, 24 or it could be both,” said Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak at a season ticket holder event […]
Trade exceptions can be a helpful tool to make deals. Salary Cap guru Eric Pincus breaks down the current trade exceptions.
Byron (Scott) said Lakers medical staff haven’t indicated Kobe’s (Bryant) sore shoulder is a long term issue. Source: Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News
