Tag: Byron Scott

Kobe Bryant Volunteered To Remain On Bench In Favor Of Young Lakers

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers fell in overtime to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the biggest story of the night was the play of the team's young stars, Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell. Kobe Bryant checked out with 3:56 remaining in…

Corey Hansford

Byron Scott Has Not Spoken To D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle About Benching

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers were struggling mightily this 2015-16 NBA season, no one expected head coach Byron Scott to bench Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell, two of the franchise's cornerstones for the future. With Scott already a primary…

Corey Hansford

After Benching D’Angelo Russell And Julius Randle, It’s Time To Hit Eject Button On Byron Scott

If you had “20 games” in the “When will Byron Scott finally bench D’Angelo Russell and Julius Randle” office pool, congratulations. I have no idea why your office is running such a ridiculous contest, but kudos to you regardless. We…

Dave Schilling

Lakers Rumors: L.A. Swayed To Pick D’Angelo Russell Because Of Byron Scott

With the Los Angeles Lakers struggling through the first 20 games of the 2015-16 NBA season, head coach Byron Scott decided to make a starting lineup change by benching D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle. After playing 21 minutes against the…

Dan Duangdao

Lakers News: Julius Randle, D’Angelo Russell React To Benching

Before taking on the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, head coach Byron Scott made some drastic changes to the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers. D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle will come off the bench for at least the…

Ryan Ward

Mitch Kupchak: Lakers Fans Anger ‘Should Also Be Directed At Me’

With the Los Angeles Lakers headed towards their third consecutive season without making the playoffs, the fans of this franchise has begun to...

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle To Come Off Bench Next 5-10 Games

Head coach Byron Scott has made a drastic change to the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Coach Scott has made plenty of questionable moves with the rotation, but has kept…

Ryan Ward

Byron Scott Tells Media To ‘Relax’ About Nick Young Not Playing

After an impressive win over the Washington Wizards earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to carry over some of the ball movement and team-oriented gameplay against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on Friday night. Unfortunately, the Lakers…

Ryan Ward

Kobe Bryant Informed Byron Scott Of Retirement During Game

With Kobe Bryant officially announcing his retirement at the end of the 2015-16 Los Angeles Lakers season, the farewell tour is in full effect. The Lakers are currently on an eight-game road trip and there have been ceremonies from the…

Dan Duangdao

Lakers Rumors: L.A. ‘Extremely Unlikely’ To Fire Byron Scott

After the worst win percentage in franchise history last season, the Los Angeles Lakers improved the talent on their roster, highlighted by drafting D'Angelo Russell and trading for Roy Hibbert. While there were expectations the Lakers would improve, they are…

Dan Duangdao