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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Jordan Clarkson Believes Lakers Will ‘Surprise People Next Year’

One of the few positives to come out the last Los Angeles Lakers season as the emergence of second round draft pick, Jordan Clarkson. After taking over the starting point role midway through the year, Clarkson showed promise and impressed…

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Lakers News: Jabari Brown To Miss First Two Games Of Summer League

When the Los Angeles Lakers selected D'Angelo Russell with the second overall pick in the NBA Draft, the team established a young core whom they feel could lead them into future success. Russell joined Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson on…

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Dwyane Wade On Playing With Kobe Bryant: ‘Why Wouldn’t You?’

The Los Angeles Lakers missed on their top free agent prospects after LaMarcus Aldridge, DeAndre Jordan, and Greg Monroe all agreed to sign deals with other teams. Despite the setback, the front office bounced back by trading for Roy Hibbert…

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Lakers News: Lou Williams Looking Forward To Defending Sixth Man Title

After missing out on the big names in free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back by announcing a trade in principle to acquire Roy Hibbert and agreeing to deals with Brandon Bass and Lou Williams. -- Have you seen…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Sixth In Jersey Sales, L.A. Fourth In Merchandise

Despite two consecutive losing seasons that ended in the franchise's worst winning percentage during 2014-15, the Los Angeles Lakers remain one of the most popular teams around the NBA. Although popularity isn't an exact concept and there isn't any one…

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Lakers News: 2015 Los Angeles Lakers Summer League Roster

With the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers prepared for their future and took point guard D'Angelo Russell. The front office and scouting staff fell in love with Russell's ability to make others better…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Hasn’t Revisited DeMarcus Cousins Trade

After the Los Angeles Lakers officially missed out on all of their big name front court targets in free agency, the question remains on how the team plans on fixing their one of their immediate needs. In the days coming…

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Kobe Bryant Brought Up Chris Paul Trade In LaMarcus Aldridge Meeting

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a rough start to the free agency period. Despite being the first team to meet with LaMarcus Aldridge, team officials failed to convince him that Los Angeles was the best fit him. -- Have…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Interested In Re-Signing Jeremy Lin

With free agency underway, the Los Angeles Lakers have met with LaMarcus Aldridge, Greg Monroe and DeAndre Jordan. Unfortunately for the franchise, these players are expected to re-sign or head elsewhere. -- Have you seen the 'Bleed Purple and Gold'…

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NBA News: Greg Monroe Agrees To Max Contract With Milwaukee Bucks

After taking D’Angelo Russell in the NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers shifted their focus towards the free agency and looked to address their need for a frontcourt player. Greg Monroe, LaMarcus Aldridge, and DeAndre Jordan were all considered targets…

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