Lonzo Ball has been one of the top prospects heading into this year's NBA Draft. He will most likely fall onto the top 5 picks, but when asked about where he would like to play once he enters the NBA, Balls makes a bold statement of saying that he would rather play for the Lakers than going no. 1 overall in the Draft.
After his impressive string with the team, the Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced that they have agreed to sign rookie player and LA-native David Nwaba to a multi-year contract. Nwaba has been an energy guy for the Lakers and his energizing plays have been very contagious for the team.
The NBA has just announced they have fined the three players who were involved in the scuffle during the Milwaukee Bucks - Los Angeles Lakers game. Bucks Center Greg Monroe and Lakers guard Nick Young and D'Angelo Russell has been fined $35,000, $25,000, and $15,000 respectively.
Lou Williams has been struggling the past couple of games, where he wasn't able to buy a shot and score effectively. That has changed in the Rocket's recent game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Williams re-discovered his shooting touch and helped the team win with 30 points and seven assists.
According to league sources, the Los Angeles Lakers have officially shelved the $136MM that they spent during last summer's free agency by shutting down both veteran players Luol Deng and Timofey Mozgov and left the remainder of the season for the younger Lakers players.
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced that they have hired longtime agent Rob Pelinka. Pelinka has been well known around the league for handling big-name players, most notably Lakers' great Kobe Bryant.
Many believe Lou Williams essentially fits with the Houston Rockets' offence perfectly. The Los Angeles Lakers have allegedly traded Lou Williams to the Houston Rockets for Corey Brewer and a first-round pick, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical.
In a shocking announcement, Los Angeles Lakers President Jeanie Buss has officially announced that she has fired long-time GM Mitch Kupchak and brother/VP for basketball operations, Jim Buss. Magic Johnson has now emerged as the new Lakers VP while the team is yet to find a new GM.
Magic Johnson will be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers team in a new front office advisory role. While other NBA teams like Knicks is burning to the ground, Warriors continue to roll, and Cavaliers were dealing with some self-created drama, the Los Angeles Lakers are busy building an empire with their new adviser and consultant, Magic Johnson.
The Dallas Mavericks defeat the Los Angeles Lakers and handed them their biggest and worst loss in franchise history with a 122-73 route. The Lakers played poorly at each end of the floor.
Miami Heat is set to retire the no. 32 jersey of legend Shaquille O'Neal, which the team considers as among the best players who have ever played for them.
The Los Angeles Lakers have a good chance to pounce back from their rough loss as they will take on Chicago Bulls and end their home stand against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers are now the most heard-of teams for trade rumors. DeMarcus Cousins is rumored to leave Sacramento Kings to join Los Angeles Lakers.
Timofey Mozgov did not play due to eye injury. Lakers won over Atlanta Hawks. Timofey Mozgov missed the game between Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday due to an eye injury he had during the game against Indiana Pacers.
Could the Los Angeles Lakers really be considering dismantling what would be their first version of themselves in the post Kobe Bryant era before so much as taking a real look at the team?
D’Angelo Russell went from bad to worse with his video prank on Nick Young and such could eventually lead to his dismissal. Russell has had a pretty controversial season and ties could be cut once the offseason comes around.
The Los Angeles Lakers are simply going through the motions of another forgettable season but it seems off-court antics may add a bit of color before the season ends. Nick Young and Jordan Clarkson now find themselves in the center of sexual harassment charges which allegedly happened Sunday.
New York Knicks team president Phil Jackson told the press in Los Angeles that Carmelo Anthony is still the cornerstone of the franchise. It comes just several days after Anthony expressed disappointment in the Knicks losing record for the third straight season.
