Lakers’ negative patterns return to haunt them in three-game losing streak
Frustration for Lakers After Close Loss PHOENIX — The Lakers are grappling with disappointment again. Thursday’s 113-110 road loss to the Suns stings, especially when you consider the effort they showed in the closing minutes. Had they played with that same intensity throughout the game, they likely wouldn’t have been facing a third consecutive defeat […]
Lakers lose to Suns after Royce O’Neale’s winning shot
PHOENIX — A Tough Loss for the Lakers Don’t be misled by the delayed responses or Luka Doncic’s clutch shooting at the end. The Lakers’ surge in energy and hustle in the last six and a half minutes of Thursday’s game against the Suns wasn’t enough to save them. If they had played with that […]
Why Deandre Ayton could be the key player for the LA Lakers
PHOENIX — Lakers’ Season Rests on Ayton’s Performance As the Los Angeles Lakers gear up for their matchup against the Suns, it’s only been three games since the All-Star break, but a recurring theme has emerged: the potential of this team hinges significantly on Deandre Ayton’s performance and how well he aligns with their expectations. […]
Tony Bennett to assist Lakers as an advisor in the NBA draft
Changes in the Lakers’ Front Office The Lakers are shaking things up once again. They’ve brought on former Virginia men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett as an advisor for the NBA draft, working alongside Rob Pelinka, the director of basketball operations and general manager. The announcement came on Wednesday. Pelinka remarked, “As we refine and build […]
Lakers miss opportunity to gain ground in the Western standings
Lakers Face Missed Opportunity During Homestand The Lakers had a solid opportunity ahead of them. They embarked on an eight-game homestand lasting two and a half weeks, kicking off before the All-Star Game in Los Angeles and wrapping up with a matchup against Orlando on Tuesday. But it feels like they let that chance slip […]
Los Angeles Lakers fall to Orlando Magic 110-109
It felt unusually heavy in Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. Not quite silent, nor electric—just heavy. The Lakers had the upper hand against the Magic for a large part of the game, even building leads of 12 points. They shot over 48 percent from the field. They made threes and blocked shots. On paper, it […]
Luka Dončić opts not to take final shot in LA Lakers’ defeat against Orlando Magic
Luka Doncic’s Late Game Decision vs. Magic Luka Doncic is usually quick to make decisions on the court, analyzing his options as they come. But during the Lakers’ close loss to the Magic on Tuesday, he found himself pausing under pressure. With the Lakers down 110-109 and an inbound play unfolding, Doncic broke free from […]
Lakers lose to Magic with a last-second shot
The Lakers faced a challenging matchup on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena against the young and physically strong Magic team—a type of team they’ve often had trouble with before. In the end, the Lakers fell short, losing 110-109 when Wendell Carter Jr. scored a crucial putback layup with just seven seconds remaining. The Lakers had […]
Justin Bieber supports LeBron James from the sidelines at a Lakers game
On Tuesday night, a major star in pop music took a seat right next to the court at Crypto.com Arena, instantly energizing both the crowd and LeBron James himself. Justin Bieber wasn’t just another fan at the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Orlando Magic; he became LeBron’s most enthusiastic supporter. With every impressive move […]
Lon Rosen discusses the upcoming challenges as president of the Lakers.
Ron Rosen Returns to Lakers as Director of Business Operations Ron Rosen sees his appointment as the Lakers’ director of business operations as a significant return to his roots. His journey began as an intern with the Lakers during his college days, leading to a role as a front office executive in the 1980s. He […]