Russell Valenzuela

Russell Valenzuela graduated from UC Irvine and writes for Lakers Nation. As a Laker fan since childhood, he follows and tracks statistics for a variety of sports.
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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Wednesday night for a road matchup with the Denver Nuggets. The team came in losing their previous four and looked to close out their season on a positive note. Jeremy Lin was…

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Jordan Clarkson On Matchup With Chris Paul: ‘I Can Definitely Redeem Myself’

The Los Angeles Lakers have six games remaining for the season. As the team put up an embarrassing performance Sunday, Jordan Clarkson will be looking to put up a better outing when the team takes on the Los Angeles Clippers…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Los Angeles Clippers NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Sunday night to take on their Staples Center co-tenants, the Los Angeles Clippers. It marked the third time the two teams faced each other this season. They will finish their season series…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Friday night to take on the Portland Trail Blazers for the forth and final time this season. The team went in looking to avoid a season sweep from the Trail Blazers for…

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Jordan Clarkson On Kobe Bryant: ‘It’s Easy To Listen To Him’

Despite missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season, the Los Angeles Lakers can look at Jordan Clarkson's play as one of the positives from the 2014-15 NBA season. Clarkson has been a bright spot for the Lakers with his…

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Lakers Rumors: Team To Exercise Option On Jordan Hill?

The Los Angeles Lakers only have eight games remaining this season. After the year comes to an end April 15, the focus will shift into figuring out whom from the roster the front office would want to return. -- Think…

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VIDEO: Jordan Clarkson Hits Game-Winning Layup Against 76ers

With the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers facing off against each other Monday night, the result had important NBA lottery implications. The two teams entered as the league's third and fourth worst teams. After a back and forth four…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Monday night to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. The team is coming off a loss at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets the day before and were without the services of Jeremy…

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Jeremy Lin Will Miss Second Game, Ruled Out Against 76ers

Ten games remain for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Wins have been hard to come by as injuries and health issues hampered the already talent-lacking roster. After falling to the Brooklyn Nets Sunday, the team prepared to take on…

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Mike D’Antoni On Jeremy Lin: ‘One Of Those Special Point Guards’

After beginning the season as the Los Angeles Lakers starting point guard, Jeremy Lin was replaced with Ronnie Price 20 games into the season. Since then, rookie Jordan Clarkson took over the role and has shown promise. Lin was moved…

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