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There is a lot that can be said about Russell Westbrook, especially after a very difficult NBA season. We have all seen the memes, the highlights, and even the trade talk. But why? Why has a nine-time All-Star become the scapegoat as the core reason the Los Angeles Lakers did not make the playoffs this […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Lakers are the winners of 7 of their last 10 games. Arguably, they’re already in the thick of NBA championship contention. With that said, anybody hanging their hats on the results of that relatively small sample size may soon find themselves in need of new headwear. The Lakers’ recent play has been […] READ MORE
It might be surprising to some basketball enthusiasts, but the 2021-2022 Los Angeles Lakers are struggling. After a hyped offseason, the Lakers assembled a team with 59 All-Star appearances combined, taking the basketball world by storm. Even though it was an aging roster with potentially weird fits, people would not hesitate to put the purple […] READ MORE
The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers have a plethora of new faces. The Lakers won the title and improved. It’s rare that you say that about a team fresh off the title. However, General Manager Rob Pelinka didn’t want this to be a one-trophy squad. We all know the Lakers made some big-time acquisitions in the […] READ MORE
Every championship team experiences adversity. Given the challenges the Lakers faced on and off the court, it makes their 17th title in franchise history taste even sweeter, setting themselves up for a decade of success. READ MORE
The 2020 NBA All-Star Game will commence in Chicago at 8 P.M. ET on Sunday. This All-Star Game has a great mix of veterans and newcomers. This includes 10 players making their All-Star game debut. This indicates that the younger players are starting to make a mark in the league. This includes players like Pascal […] READ MORE
Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers has been playing fantastic in his first six games with the team. He is making the most of his time with the team and redeeming himself for his former tenure with the Lakers. In fact, he is playing like a quality NBA starter. But what are Howard’s chances […] READ MORE
The eight-time All-Star and three-time defensive player of the year Dwight Howard has been on a downward slope. For the back half of this decade, Howard has been a journeyman. Constantly switching teams and getting fewer minutes played is not a recipe for improvement. Being back on the Los Angeles Lakers, however, could be one […] READ MORE
Following the Los Angeles Lakers blockbuster trade sending away the captivating young core, an opportunity has opened. The point guard position is thin in numbers this season, and Laker fan favorite, Alex Caruso, could see quality minutes. Path To The Hype: Defining Alex Caruso To begin with, the Lakers put out a Caruso highlight video […] READ MORE
The infamous Anthony Davis trade that took place earlier this year cleaned the Los Angeles Lakers roster out of almost all their players, leaving only a core of Kyle Kuzma, LeBron James, and Davis. So going into free agency everyone was expecting some big moves to come from the Lakers. In particular, it was expected […] READ MORE