Byron Scott On D’Angelo Russell: ‘A Lot More Ups This Year Than Downs’
Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, there are high expectations for D'Angelo Russell after being selected second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. While Russell struggled during the team's Summer League, it was recently revealed he played through knee and…
Lakers Nation Roundtable: Will Julius Randle Or D’Angelo Russell Have Better ‘Rookie’ Year?
Coming into the 2015-16 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have a very promising young core of players and if the team plans on making some noise in the Western Conference, it will be because of the play of Jordan…
Kevin Durant Addresses Lakers Rumors In 2016 NBA Free Agency
Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, Kevin Durant returns to the Oklahoma City Thunder after suffering a season-ending injury. While Durant's focus will be on winning a championship, he will be surrounded with questions regarding his upcoming free agency. During…
Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Suffers Bone Bruise In Foot
The last two seasons have been filled with injuries for the Los Angeles Lakers. The team has continually been decimated as each of their important players including Kobe Bryant and Julius Randle went down for significant chunks of time. Coming…
Lakers News: Nick Young Resents ‘Getting Caught Up In All The Drama’ Last Season
Nick Young came under fire last season for taking the 'Swaggy P' persona a little too far and not producing results on the basketball floor. Head coach Byron Scott quickly became tired of Young's act on and off the court…
Kobe Bryant On D’Angelo Russell: ‘He Has My Trust Already’
When the Los Angeles Lakers selected D'Angelo Russell with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, many looked at him as the possible heir apparent to Kobe Bryant. The coaches and front office believe he has superstar potential…
Lakers Nation: Top Teams To Beat
Originally Published March 12, 2010 America loves winners—except when it comes to sports. America loathes teams that preside over their sports like overlords. The Lakers, due to their history and prestige, are despised from sea to shining sea in America.…
