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.
305 Articles

Byron Scott On Lakers Off-Season: ‘We All Want To See Progress’

It was a rough season for head coach Byron Scott. In in his first year with the team, the Los Angeles Lakers finished with the worst winning percentage in franchise history. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant? Take…

Russell Valenzuela

Lakers News: Team Open To Vander Blue On Summer League Team

After spending the season in the D-League with the Los Angeles Lakers affiliate, the Los Angeles D-Fenders, Vander Blue was called up and appeared in the final two Laker games. Although his time with extremely short, Blue talked about the…

Russell Valenzuela

Wes Johnson Wants Multi-Year Deal, But Lakers Will Focus On NBA Draft

After spending a year with the Los Angeles Lakers, Wesley Johnson returned to the team last summer and was a key part of the team's rotation as the main starting small forward. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant?…

Russell Valenzuela

Lakers News: Carlos Boozer Interested In Returning To Team

Carlos Boozer came to the Los Angeles Lakers after the team was awarded the amnesty claim. He began the season as the team's starting power forward, but became regulated to the bench as the season wore on. -- Think You…

Russell Valenzuela

Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers closed out their 2014-15 season by facing off with the Sacramento Kings. Before the game, the team announced Jordan Clarkson and Wesley Johnson would miss the finale. Vander Blue started in place of Clarkson in what…

Russell Valenzuela

Russell Westbrook On Kobe Bryant: ‘That’s My Guy’

After Russell Westbrook was criticized for taking 43 shots during an Oklahoma City Thunder loss Sunday, Kobe Bryant took to Twitter to defend the point guard. The two stars have had each other's respects for a while. As Westbrook saw…

Russell Valenzuela

Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Sunday night to take on the Dallas Mavericks. Prior to the game, head coach Byron Scott announced Jeremy Lin and Nick Young won't return for the team's final three games. The shorthanded…

Russell Valenzuela

Byron Scott Believes NBA Draft Lottery System Needs To Be ‘Tweaked’

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of having their worst season in franchise history and will be entering the NBA draft lottery for the second consecutive year. Last season, the team finished the sixth worst record, but ended…

Russell Valenzuela

Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Friday night to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jeremy Lin missed his second consecutive game as Jabari Brown got the start in his place again. With the team only having four games…

Russell Valenzuela

VIDEO: Dwight Buycks Crosses Over Gary Harris, Hits Three

After the Los Angeles Lakers ruled Wayne Ellington out for the season with a shoulder injury, the team's roster needed additional guards. Dwight Buycks filled the gap and signed a 10-day contract. Jeremy Lin was a late scratch in Wednesday…

Russell Valenzuela