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Rob Pelinka Explains How LeBron James’ Trust In Lakers Factored Into Anthony Davis Trade

After a drama-filled six months, the New Orleans Pelicans eventually traded Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and draft picks. While the initial discussions were intense, a combination of front office changes…

D’Angelo Russell Thinks LeBron James, Anthony Davis, And 2019-20 Lakers ‘Look Like A Fantasy Team Or Something’

The Los Angeles Lakers took the floor for their 2019 NBA preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors who look very different from just a season ago. While the Lakers are trying to integrate Anthony Davis, the Warriors added D’Angelo…

Anthony Davis Believes Lakers Were ‘Really, Really Close’ To Signing Kawhi Leonard

LeBron James and Anthony Davis are arguably the most talented duo in the NBA today, but that duo was almost a Big 3 in 2019 NBA free agency. The Los Angeles Lakers went full force in trying to sign Kawhi…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Maintains ‘Confidence’ In A.J. Pollock Amid Postseason Struggles

Resolved to not make a long-term commitment to Bryce Harper in free agency over the winter, the Los Angeles Dodgers pivoted and signed A.J. Pollock to a five-year, $60 million contract. His deal includes an opt-out clause after the 2021…

2019 NLDS: Julio Urias Asserts He Was Prepared To Pitch In Dodgers’ Game 4 Loss

The Los Angeles Dodgers went much of the season looking to find consistency out of their bullpen and while it was a question mark heading into the 2019 National League Division Series, the unit had largely proven to be a…

2019 NLDS: Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts, Nationals’ Dave Martinez Sidestep Probe On President Donald Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Both the prior and current United States President involved themselves with professional sports, creating an interesting crossover and mix between politics and teams and players, for better or worse. During Game 4 of the 2018 World Series, President Donald Trump…

Dave Roberts: Dodgers Considering Piggybacking Walker Buehler With Clayton Kershaw In NLDS Game 5; Hyun-Jin Ryu Potentially Available As Well

Through the first four games of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals, neither team has won back-to-back games, meaning a decisive Game 5 at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night is necessary. The Dodgers…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Opines Baseballs In 2019 NLDS ‘Seem A Little Different’

Continuing a trend from recent years, the 2019 MLB season was dominated by a record amount of home runs hit across the sport. The Los Angeles Dodgers set a franchise and National League mark with 279 home runs during the…

2019 NLDS: Rich Hill Felt Too Dependent On Curveball, Believes Home-Plate Umpire Doug Eddings Had Tight Strike Zone In Dodgers’ Game 4 Loss

Heading into Sunday’s game, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reaffirmed Rich Hill would start against the Washington Nationals in Game 4 of the 2019 National League Division Series regardless of that evening’s outcome. The underlying sentiment, of course, being…

Dave Roberts: Dodgers Prioritize Finding ‘S.A.T.’ Players, Which Aids Rookies’ Transition To MLB

The Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to a franchise-best 106 wins during the regular season, clinching an unprecedented seventh consecutive National League West title in the process. The club set an additional number of records along the way, receiving contributions from…

Dodgers News: Justin Turner Compares Alex Verdugo To Yasiel Puig In Praising Rookie Outfielder

After Alex Verdugo made his MLB debut in 2017 and spent a portion last season up with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team felt comfortable enough to trade Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig over the winter in effort to clear…

2019 NLDS: Cody Bellinger Optimistic About Game 5 Against Nationals, But Dodgers Have ‘To Go Out And Play’

The 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers set a franchise record with 106 wins, hit the most home runs by any National League team, had an MVP candidate in Cody Bellinger and Cy Young Award favorite for much of the season in…