Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

The time is now for the Orlando Magic to make the playoffs, according to the team’s players.

(Lakers Coach Byron) Scott sees (D’Angelo) Russell, (Jordan) Clarkson and newly signed Lou Williams composing the Lakers’ new three-guard rotation. And he sees Bryant playing more small forward next season. “If we don’t get another guard, then Kobe’s in that mix,” Scott said. “I’m kind of going through those scenarios. But not necessarily as far […]

Nick Young said part of purpose with meeting with Mitch (Kupchak) was he wanted to tell Young not to consider Lou Williams signing a slap in the face. Source: Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News on Twitter

Eric Saar breaks down and ranks the Western Conference’s second units.

The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have their power forward of the future in Julius Randle, but since he’s basically a rookie, however, the Lakers felt they needed to solidify the position. They did so in bringing in 10-year veteran, Brandon Bass.   Bass believes that he can help the young players with the everyday […]

Less than one month into free agency, here are 10 things to watch for in the 2015-16 NBA season.

After a busy opening to free agency, next season’s Western Conference playoff race will be an absolute gauntlet once again.

Lakers forward Nick Young recently met with general manager Mitch Kupchak, according to league sources familiar with the situation.It is not entirely clear what Young and Kupchak addressed in their meeting. It is typical for Kupchak to meet with players to discuss both professional and private issues. But the conversation at least left Young feeling […]

The Lakers, however, view (Roy) Hibbert as a player who can not only regain his standing as an All-Star big man, but anchor their anemic defense, which last year ranked second-worst in the NBA. “I expect to play at an All-Star defensive level, and everything else will come,” Hibbert said Wednesday. Source: Bill Oram of […]