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Lakers News: Byron Scott Defends D’angelo Russell Vs. Rockets

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Calls Last Offseason ‘Looney Tunes’

At the beginning of next week, the Los Angeles Lakers will depart for their first training camp at UC Santa Barbara…
Game Recap: Slow Start Dooms Lakers Again In Loss To Kings

Lakers Thought Byron Scott Should Have Played Tarik Black More

The Los Angeles Lakers recently signed center Tarik Black to a 2-year, $12.85 million deal, bringing the fan favorite back to the franchise he spent the last year and a half with…
Kobe Bryant Calls Kristaps Porzingis ‘brilliant Pick’ For Knicks

Byron Scott: Lakers Had ‘Serious Discussion’ About Drafting Kristaps Porzingis

There was plenty of buzz surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers and their coveted second pick in last year’s NBA Draft…
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Byron Scott Harbors No Ill-Will Towards Lakers Or Luke Walton

Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers and ousted Coach Byron Scott didn’t always see eye to eye when it came to how he managed the talent on the team. Particularly, many took issue with Scott’s handling of the young players, who are expected to be the building blocks of the future…
Byron Scott: Lakers Played Scared In 40-point Loss To Thunder

Byron Scott: Would’ve Played Vets More ‘If I Knew This Was Coming’

The news of the Los Angeles Lakers deciding to part ways with head coach Byron Scott was met with some surprise…
Lakers Executive Vp Jim Buss Responds To Magic Johnson’s Criticism

Jim Buss: Byron Scott Was Given ‘A Fair Amount Of Time’ As Lakers Coach

After two seasons as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Byron Scott was given his walking papers with the team wanting to go in another direction following a franchise-worst record of 17-65…
Byron Scott Tells Media To ‘relax’ About Nick Young Not Playing

Lakers News: Byron Scott Says He ‘Was A Little Blindsided’ By Firing

While it may have taken some time for the Los Angeles Lakers to make a decision, the team decided to part ways with head coach Byron Scott this off-season…
Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Memphis Grizzlies Postgame (videos)

Lakers News: Byron Scott On D’Angelo Russell’s Work Ethic, Attitude, Potential

When the Los Angeles Lakers drafted 19-year-old rookie D’Angelo Russell with the No. 2 pick in the 2015 NBA draft, passing up on Jahlil Okafor (and, in hindsight Kristaps Porzingis), the jury was mixed on whether the front office made the right choice…
Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Utah Jazz Postgame (videos)

Lakers News: Larry Nance Jr. Reacts To Byron Scott Firing

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made their first move of the offseason by deciding to part ways with their head coach, Byron Scott…
Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Sacramento Kings Postgame (videos)

Lakers Nation Roundtable: Firing Byron Scott The Right Move? Who Should Replace Him?

The Los Angeles Lakers announced late Sunday evening that they have parted ways with Coach Byron Scott, who had been at the helm for the past two seasons. During his tenure, Scott coached the team to consecutive seasons in which the team set a record for losses…