Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers debut new pieces, but don't have enough firepower for NBA's best team

LOS ANGELES — The New Year’s Eve game in downtown Los Angeles had multiple levels of anticipation.The Cleveland Cavaliers were visiting the Lakers,...

NBA Power Rankings: Knicks, Timberwolves on the rise as the ball drops on 2024

There is something appropriate about a New Year’s Eve Power Rankings. Day 366, no less.The last day of the year always makes me...

What's next for Lakers, Nets after D'Angelo Russell-Dorian Finney-Smith trade?

Trading role players rarely has the seismic impact fans might want. We’ve seen that play out recently with the Golden State Warriors’ acquisition...

Lakers trade D'Angelo Russell to Nets in deal for Dorian Finney-Smith: Sources

By David Aldridge, Zach Powell, Mike Vorkunov and Mike PradaFor the second time in his career, D’Angelo Russell is on his way out...

Most interesting NBA awards: An unknown Rookie of the Year? Wide-open Most Improved race?

All your favorite characters are competing for the same NBA award once again.Nikola Jokić is the MVP favorite. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander follows him up....

NBA Power Rankings: Grizzlies rise; Wolves tumble; plus the perfect gift for all 30 teams

If there are 12 days of Christmas, where does that leave us right now?For everyone doing last-minute holiday shopping, I present to you...