Ball, Simmons Share Top Odds for Rookie of the Year

A ballyhooed NBA rookie class has caused disagreement among Las Vegas oddsmakers. William Hill’s Nevada sportsbook on Wednesday opened Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball as the favorite to win Rookie of the Year at 9-5. The next day, the Westgate SuperBook went with Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons as the favorite at 5-2. Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. and 76ers guard Markelle Fultz, the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Former Laker Tommy Hawkins Passes Away

The following statement was issued today by CEO & Controlling Owner Jeanie Buss on behalf of the team: “We are saddened to hear the news regarding Tommy Hawkins. He was and will always be part of the Lakers family. He was a member of the Lakers when the team moved from Minneapolis to Los Angeles […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Ten Games to Look Forward to in the 2017-18 NBA Season

Shane Rhodes breaks down 10 of the most exciting games to look forward to next season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers Officially Ink Guard Briante Weber

Signing of Briante Weber made official Lakers. Source: Ryan Ward of Clutchpoints on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: What NBA Teams Are Sellers?

Steve Kyler examines NBA teams poised to be sellers this season and a few player who may be moved.

Alan Draper  •  30 Oct 2023
Sources: Lakers, Briante Weber Agree to Deal

Free agent guard Briante Weber has agreed on a partially guaranteed deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources tell The Vertical. Source: Shams Charania of The Vertical on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
The Pending NBA Free Agents

Shane Rhodes looks ahead and breaks down who will be the biggest free agents in 2018.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Poised To Breakout: Pacific Division

David Yapkowitz takes a look at which players and executives in the Pacific could have a breakout 2017-18 season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Cap Flexibility is a Must in the NBA

Managing the salary cap and long term commitments goes a long way toward building a winner in the NBA.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021