Lakers Signing Nick Smith Jr. To Fill Final Roster Spot For Playoffs
Originally published by LakersNation.comBefore the end of the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to waive Kobe Bufkin in order to open up a roster spot for the start of the playoffs. The options to fill that spot were…
Marcus Smart Excited About Challenges Ahead For Lakers In Postseason
Originally published by LakersNation.comIn a week highlighted by negativity for the Los Angeles Lakers, a rare bright spot was Marcus Smart returning to the lineup on Friday night. After missing nine straight games, Smart brought much-needed energy on both ends…
Luke Kennard Describes ‘Full-Circle Moment’ Playing Alongside LeBron James
Originally published by LakersNation.comDue to untimely injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Luke Kennard finds himself in an entirely new role for the Los Angeles Lakers. Previously, Kennard was a spot-up or movement shooter, and now he is a…
Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Jaxson Hayes Questionable Vs. Jazz
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Sunday’s regular season finale against the Utah Jazz and LeBron James (left foot injury management) and Jaxson Hayes (left foot injury management) are both questionable. The Lakers will…
JJ Redick Proud Of Lakers’ Ability To Overcome Adversity & Clinch Home-Court Advantage
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers will have home-court advantage in the first round, no matter the result of their final regular season game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Head coach JJ Redick and L.A. clinched a top-4…
Lakers News: LeBron James Reveals Feelings About Returning To Primary Scoring Role
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe story surrounding LeBron James in the second half of the season has been his willingness to take a step back. He became the Los Angeles Lakers’ third scoring option — a brand new role for him…
Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Emphasizes ‘Unity’ After Spat With JJ Redick
Originally published by LakersNation.comLos Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt and head coach JJ Redick made headlines for a sideline altercation during the team’s blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder this past week. The two were seen yelling at one…
JJ Redick Proud Of Lakers’ Ability To Overcome Adversity & Clinch Home-Court Advantage
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers will have home-court advantage in the first round, no matter the result of their final regular season game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Head coach JJ Redick and L.A. clinched a top-4…
Lakers News: LeBron James Reveals Feelings About Returning To Primary Scoring Role
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe story surrounding LeBron James in the second half of the season has been his willingness to take a step back. He became the Los Angeles Lakers’ third scoring option — a brand new role for him…
Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Emphasizes ‘Unity’ After Spat With JJ Redick
Originally published by LakersNation.comLos Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt and head coach JJ Redick made headlines for a sideline altercation during the team’s blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder this past week. The two were seen yelling at one…
JJ Redick Knows Everyone Wants To Play Injury-Riddled Lakers In Playoffs
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe NBA playoffs kick off on April 18 and the Los Angeles Lakers are unfortunately limping to the finish line from a health perspective. Head coach JJ Redick is doing everything he can to galvanize his team…
Lakers News: Marcus Smart ‘Felt Great’ In Return After ‘Stressful’ Absence
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers got their first piece of good injury news in several weeks when Marcus Smart was cleared to return to the lineup on Friday night against the Phoenix Suns. Smart had missed L.A.’s last…
