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Carmelo Anthony’s future: Another year with Lakers or move on?

Carmelo Anthony’s lengthy and brilliant career may have to come to an unexpected finale. Carmelo ended up with the Portland Trail Blazers before signing with the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2021-22 season after being unable to find a team for a long time. The Lakers had a disastrous season, owing in large part to their […]

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LeBron James happy to team up with Carmelo Anthony following Lakers win over Timberwolves

Following a 108-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Lakers (19-19) are back to .500 on the season. This is not only the Lakers’ first win in 2022 but also the first time the team has beaten Minnesota this season after previously losing their first two games. Los Angeles was able to come out on […]

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Anthony Davis returns following MCL injury as Lakers outshine Nets 106-96

Los Angeles Lakers star forward Anthony Davis has been out since December 17, 2021, due to a sprained MCL in his left knee. After more than a month away, he finally made a comeback. Davis was upgraded to probable for tonight’s game against the Brooklyn Nets by the Lakers on Monday afternoon, and eventually, led […]

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LA Lakers eliminated from playoffs following loss against Phoenix Suns 110-121

Following yesterday’s game, obviously, this is not something that the Los Angeles Lakers fans are waiting for but has probably seen or predicted. the Lakers lost another game against the Phoenix Suns 110-121. The Lakers are officially in the 11th seed of the Western Conference which made the team also officially out of playoffs contenders. […]

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Lakers owner Jeanie Buss reported “in frequent contact” with Phil Jackson to discuss Russell Westbrook

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach and 13-time NBA champion Phil Jackson is reported in frequent contact with Lakers owner, Jennie Buss. Given that he has won the NBA title 11 times as a head coach, five of them being with the Lakers, Jackson appears to be acting as a voluntary consultant to the Lakers’ […]

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Los Angeles Lakers lost 121-129 to Atlanta Hawks despite Malik Monk scoring 33 points

After succumbing to the Atlanta Hawks 129-121 on Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers have now lost three in a row. It didn’t take long for either team to prove that they played scant defense throughout the game. The Lakers scored 33 points in the first quarter and 38 points in the second to lead […]

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LeBron James sidelined, Lakers lost to Philadelphia 105-87

Without LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers were visibly struggling and ended up defeated 105-87 on the road by the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. L.A.’s chances looked bleak when LeBron James was ruled out before tip-off due to a sore left knee. To have a chance against Joel Embiid and company, the Lakers needed Anthony […]

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Lakers’ Russell Westbrook outshines Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard in field goal percentage

Russell Westbrook has received a great deal of backlash for the 2021/22 NBA season. He hasn’t clicked with the Los Angeles Lakers, struggling from beyond the arc and giving the ball away over frequently. Westbrook’s game has been a rollercoaster throughout the first half of the season. It has had plenty of highs and lows […]

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LeBron James hits 56 points as Lakers beat Warriors 124-116

LeBron James breaks a four-losing game streak on Saturday night game against the Golden State Warriors dropping a total of 56 points in the game at Crypto.com Arena. Amid a disappointing season for the Lakers, the 37-year-old NBA player gives the Los Angeles Lakers a victorious comeback. Pointing out to Kobe Bryant, it seems that […]

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Russell Westbrook gets benched by Frank Vogel as Lakers beaten by Pacers

As his job was in jeopardy, Frank Vogel did something that Los Angeles Lakers fans had been begging him to do all season: he benched Russell Westbrook in the fourth quarter. With only 3:52 left and the Lakers trailing the lottery-bound Indiana Pacers 101-94 at home, Vogel replaced the 2017 MVP with Malik Monk. Westbrook […]