Dorian Finney-Smith Reflects On First Season With Lakers
Originally published by LakersNation.comFollowing the Luka Doncic trade, the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach JJ Redick leaned into their small-ball identity that featured lineups with Dorian Finney-Smith. Finney-Smith was acquired right before Doncic from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange…
Lakers News: Magic Johnson Congratulates Knicks & Celebrates Celtics’ Elimination
Originally published by LakersNation.comMagic Johnson may no longer be involved with the Los Angeles Lakers on the basketball side, but he’s been keeping tabs on the 2025 NBA Playoffs that have delivered some of the best postseason games in recent…
Kenley Jansen Becomes First Pitcher With Save For Dodgers & Angels In Freeway Series
Originally published by DodgerBlue.comWhen Kenley Jansen closed out the Los Angeles Angels’ 11-9 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday to clinch a Freeway Series victory, it put them on track for their first three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium…
Lakers Part Of History With NBA Parity At All-Time High
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe last time the Los Angeles Lakers celebrated a championship was back in 2020 when the team overcame the hardest circumstances in NBA history to capture the franchise’s 17th title. Since then, though, the Lakers have struggled…
Dodgers News: Tony Gonsolin Not Worried About Finger Issue In Start Vs. Angels
Originally published by DodgerBlue.comTony Gonsolin struggled out of the gate on Sunday afternoon as the Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the Los Angeles Angels in the first leg of the 2025 Freeway Series. Gonsolin allowed a leadoff home run…
Rams News: Matthew Stafford Feels Lucky To Throw To Davante Adams
Originally published by RamsNewswire.comAlthough the Los Angeles Rams waived Cooper Kupp in the offseason, they rebounded nicely by signing Davante Adams in free agency. Adams seemed keen on returning to the West Coast following his release from the New York…
Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Trying To Improve Bat Speed
Originally published by DodgerBlue.comMookie Betts missed the Los Angeles Dodgers’ season opener in Tokyo as he dealt with a stomach virus that prevented him from eating and keeping any solid food down for multiple weeks. The Dodgers never fully determined…
Tyrese Haliburton: ‘Super Cool’ To Receive Shoutout From Lakers Star LeBron James
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Indiana Pacers have found themselves in the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive season. Guard Tyrese Haliburton has led the charge for Indiana, as they took down LeBron James’ former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers in…
Former Dodgers Phil Douglas & Lee Magee Reinstated From MLB’s Permanently Ineligible List
Originally published by DodgerBlue.comMLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced this month that 17 players were reinstated from MLB’s permanently ineligible list after concluding the policy should no longer apply once the disciplined individual has passed away. “In my view, once an…
Dodgers News: Chris Taylor Owed Roughly $13 Million After Release
Originally published by DodgerBlue.comThe Los Angeles Dodgers made another surprising move on Sunday, this time releasing Chris Taylor, who was the longest-tenured position player on their club. While Taylor’s performance was certainly worthy of his release, the Dodgers valued him…
Dorian Finney-Smith Reflects On First Season With Lakers
Originally published by LakersNation.comFollowing the Luka Doncic trade, the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach JJ Redick leaned into their small-ball identity that featured lineups with Dorian Finney-Smith. Finney-Smith was acquired right before Doncic from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange…
Dodgers Roster: Chris Taylor Released, Immediately Becomes Free Agent
Originally published by DodgerBlue.comChris Taylor was outright released on Sunday as the corresponding move to Tommy Edman being reinstated from the 10-day injured list before the finale of the Freeway Seres. It marked the Dodgers’ second such decision with their…

