Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

D’Angelo Russell Updates On Glute Injury: ‘I Wanted To Get Back Out There’

Rookie D'Angelo Russell gave fans, coaches and his teammates quite the scare on Tuesday night. Russell fell hard to the floor after trying to block Rudy Gobert's shot by the basket and remained on the floor for some time while…

Ryan Ward

Kobe Bryant On Julius Randle: ‘Lamar Odom In Zach Randolph’s Body’

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Utah Jazz for their second straight loss to start the preseason, the team looked much more energetic. Overall, there were plenty of positives things to take away from this game. Arguably…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Trevor Booker Ejected For Swinging At Roy Hibbert (VIDEO)

The Los Angeles Lakers got a good sense of the level of toughness this team may have during the 2015-16 NBA season on Tuesday night. Things got a little too physical with the Utah Jazz during the team's second preseason…

Ryan Ward

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Ruled Out After Suffering Bruised Glute

The Los Angeles Lakers witnessed another scary sight with one of their young players on Tuesday night with rookie point guard D'Angelo Russell falling hard on the floor against the Utah Jazz. Russell was down on the floor for quite…

Ryan Ward

Pau Gasol: Kobe Bryant Is ‘Mature Enough To Accept’ Role Change With Lakers

No player in the NBA today is closer to or understands Kobe Bryant better than Pau Gasol. The two future Hall of Famers created a lasting bond during their seven seasons together with the Los Angeles Lakers, and that relationship…

Ryan Ward

Lakers News: Byron Scott Addresses ‘Tired Legs’ During Preseason

After numerous years, the 2015-16 Los Angeles Lakers made their return to Hawaii for training camp. In the past week, numerous players have talked about how challenging head coach Byron Scott's training camps are. Following the loss to the Utah…

Dan Duangdao

Kobe Bryant On D’Angelo Russell: ‘His Vision Is Astronomical’

The Los Angeles Lakers first preseason game is now in the books and although the Lakers failed to get the win over the Utah Jazz, there were some positive takeaways. One of those was the play of second overall pick…

Corey Hansford

D’Angelo Russell On Bone Bruise In Foot: ‘Didn’t Bother Me At All’

The Los Angeles Lakers got their preseason underway on Sunday night with rookie point guard D'Angelo Russell making his debut playing alongside Kobe Bryant and company. Russell recently suffered a foot injury during training camp that was a concern and…

Ryan Ward

Lakers Nation Debate: Who To Watch In First 2015-16 Preseason Game

Topic: We wonder which player will you be watching most closely in the Los Angeles Lakers first preseason game on Sunday against the Utah Jazz? Context: The Los Angeles Lakers are set to open their preseason on Sunday against the…

Corey Hansford

Kobe Bryant ‘Definitely Playing’ In 2015-16 Lakers Preseason Opener

The Los Angeles Lakers have been very careful with the workload they have given Kobe Bryant in training camp this season. Entering his 20th season, the Lakers want Kobe to be able to last the entire season. He's also coming…

Corey Hansford