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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Lakers News: Julius Randle Talks About Emotional State Post-Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers began their 2014-15 season with plenty of hope. Having just experiencing their worst year since moving to Los Angeles, the team were given a rare lottery pick and drafted Julius Randle with the seventh selection. --…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. New York Knicks NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Thursday night to take on the New York Knicks. It also marked Derek Fisher's first taking on his former team as a head coach. Fisher led the Knicks to a win over…

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Lakers News: Jeremy Lin, Wes Johnson Available Against Knicks

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a share of injuries to thin their roster all year long. In addition to the season-ending injuries to Kobe Bryant, Julius Randle, Ronnie Price, and Steve Nash, the Lakers have also been without Nick…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Tuesday night to take on the Detroit Pistons. After dropping their last five, the team looked to improve on their previous play and find ways to close the game. Tuesday was the…

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Kobe Bryant Believes He Could Be Running In ‘About A Week’

After undergoing surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant had his third consecutive season cut short due to injury. From the initial timetable given following the prodecure, he is expected to be ready in…

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Dwyane Wade On Kobe Bryant’s Recovery: ‘Never Count Him Out’

The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Miami Heat Wednesday night and lost their third straight game despite competing until the end. Aside from Hassan Whiteside, who probably could've helped the Lakers, Los Angeles had problems stopping Dwyane Wayne as he…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Miami Heat NBA Highlights

There was no rest for the Los Angeles Lakers as they continued their road trip by taking on the Miami Heat Wednesday night. The team is coming off a tightly contested loss the night before from the Charlotte Hornets. Coming…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers began a three game road trip by taking on the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday. The team was looking to bounce back after falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday afternoon. Coming into Tuesday’s game, the Lakers were…

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Lakers News: Team To Wear ‘Los Lakers’ Jersey In Two Games

Basketball prides itself as being a global game with the NBA continuing to spread its reach overseas. The international influence can be seen throughout the league with many players from countries other than the United States filling out rosters. --…

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Lakers Rumors: Los Angeles ‘Unlikely’ To Add Additional Players?

The Los Angeles Lakers have seemingly played their best basketball after standing pat at the trade deadline. The team saw a three game winning streak come to an end when they fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday. It appears…

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