Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

Byron Scott Will Go With Five Best Players To Close Lakers Games

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott has come under a lot of scrutiny for his handling of the rotations of the team, especially down the stretch. Many have been unhappy that second overall pick D'Angelo Russell has been benched…

Corey Hansford

Byron Scott Says Lakers Weren’t As Bad As He Thought In Suns Loss

After an encouraging victory on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers seemingly took a step back on Monday in their loss to the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers fell apart in the fourth quarter, turned the ball over 16 times, and gave…

Corey Hansford

Kobe Bryant On Lakers Young Core: ‘My Responsibility Is To These Young Players’

Kobe Bryant has had an incredibly decorated history with the Los Angeles Lakers and it appears that the end of his professional basketball career is coming to an end. Kobe has won five NBA championships, two Finals MVPs, and one MVP…

Contributing Writer

Roy Hibbert: People Need To Be ‘Patient’ With Lakers Young Core

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a rough start this season. The storied franchise has lost nine out of the first 11 games with no telling when or if the team will be able to turn things around.…

Ryan Ward

Lakers News: Byron Scott On Building Trust With D’Angelo Russell

The Los Angeles Lakers had a special visitor watching over practice on Wednesday, the former 1984 NBA Slam Dunk contest champion who spent 13 seasons in the NBA, playing for the Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers, and father to 22-year-old…

Serena Winters

Larry Nance Jr. On Competing In Dunk Contest: ‘I Think It Would Be Cool’

Larry Nance Jr. has made a positive impact for the Los Angeles Lakers since being inserted into head coach Byron Scott's rotation. His defense and energy level have helped the team, and the Lakers look to have gotten a steal…

Corey Hansford

Byron Scott Expects Kobe Bryant To Play Friday Vs. Raptors

After playing a season-high 36 minutes in Sunday night's victory against the Detroit Pistons, Kobe Bryant did not travel with the Los Angeles Lakers for the team's game on Monday against the Phoenix Suns. Following the near triple-double, Kobe admitted…

Corey Hansford

Lakers Trending Up And Down: 2015-16 NBA Season, Week 3

The Los Angeles Lakers finally got their second win of the 2015-16 NBA season over a road-weary Detroit Pistons team on Sunday, but had to play creaky guard Kobe Bryant 37 minutes in order to do it. The strain of…

Trevor Lane

NBA Executive On Kobe Bryant: ‘I Don’t Think He’ll Make It To February’

At 37, Kobe Bryant is trying to battle through what could be his final NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant has left the door open for a return next season, but all indications seem to be pointing in…

Ryan Ward

Lakers News: L.A. Assigns Anthony Brown To D-Fenders

Despite a solid showing during the preseason, rookie Anthony Brown has yet to make an impact for the Los Angeles Lakers so far this season. Brown has appeared in only three games so far this season and has been inactive…

Corey Hansford