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LeBron injury update: Status is day-to-day after MRI

December 26, 2018December 26, 2018 Brandon King

When Lebron James left in the third quarter of the Lakers 127-101 Christmas Day beat down of the defending champion Golden State Warriors, there was certainly cause for concern in Lakerland. However it appears there is a collective sigh breathed in Los Angeles. That is because according to a report form Shams Charania of The Athletic, the MRI came back showing no structural damage and that Lebron will be day-to-day. Even Lebron himself was relieved with the news from the MRI, considering he told ESPN, “With injuries, I’m never too…

So tampering is ok now?

December 21, 2018December 21, 2018 Brandon King

Lebron James recent comments regarding his thoughts on potentially playing with New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis stokes the long-simmering fires of rumours of Davis joining the Lakers. It is also a clear case of tampering. As stated in Article 35A of the NBA constitution, “No person may, directly or indirectly, entice, induce, persuade, or attempt to entice, induce or persuade, any Player who is under contract to, or whose exclusive negotiating rights are held by, any other Member of the Association. I’m layman’s terms, if you are on…

Javale McGee to miss game against Wizards

December 16, 2018December 16, 2018 Brandon King

Los Angeles Lakers starting center Javale McGee will miss the team’s game tonight against the Washington Wizards due to suffering flu-like symptoms. Tyson Chandler will start in his place.

Lakers setting sights on Trevor Ariza

December 9, 2018December 9, 2018 Brandon King

According to espn.com’s Adrian Wojnarowski the Los Angeles Lakers are in talks to try to acquire the services of Phoenix Suns forward Trevor Ariza. It appears that both teams are working on bringing a third club into the deal that would take on Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as a component of a potentially bigger trade. For Phoenix, the asking price for Ariza is a playmaking guard as well as a draft asset. With all these workings going on behind the scenes, KCP has veto power in a trade so he had…

Report: Phoenix Suns will buyout Tyson Chandler,expected to sign with Lakers

November 3, 2018 Brandon King

According to The New York Times’ Marc Stein, the Phoenix Suns will buyout center Tyson Chandler, making him a free agent. Should he be claimed on waivers, Chandler would be owed $13.6 million this year. Left unclaimed, he becomes eligible to sign with any team he chooses. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to sign Chandler as soon as he clears waivers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. As @TheSteinLine reports, center Tyson Chandler is getting a buyout with the Suns and will become a free agent upon clearing waivers. Chandler…

Luke Walton fined $15,000 for criticizing officials

October 24, 2018 Brandon King

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Los Angeles Lakers head coach was fined $15,000 for saying not nice things about the officials Monday night following his team’s 143-142 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton has been fined $15,000 for public comments on officiating Monday night. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 24, 2018 What seemed to be a source of consternation for Walton was the Spurs going to the free throw line more times than the Lakers , 38 to 26, though the Lakers were more…

What I saw Lakers v Rockets: Trouble on the horizon in Lakerland??

October 22, 2018 Brandon King

Saturday night marked the Staples Center unveiling of this highly publicized and scrutinized version of the Los Angeles Lakers, starring LeBron James. It was an entertaining game but it will be most remembered for this little incident: https://youtu.be/8iA94g0A7lE Now the fisticuffs themselves do not bother me; the typical NBA altercation these days is usually just some vociferous smack talk and maybe pushing and shoving (especially if there are people around to hold them back before anything could really happen). The main protagonists Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul, decided to…

What I saw in the Lakers/Blazers game

October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 Brandon King

The Lebron James era in Lakerland was officially rolled out in games that count last night against Portland. Though the Lakers came up short, losing 128-119, I saw a lot of positives ,and a few negatives ,out of this iteration of Los Angeles. The caveat to this analysis is that this is just after one game so the right activities can be stopped and the wrong ones can be perpetuated. Overall Effort and Intensity Though Luke Walton’s Lakers clubs have not been successful in terms of wins and losses, one…

Lonzo Ball to play Wednesday in Vegas

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 Brandon King

After dealing with a nagging knee injury that cost him 30 games of his rookie campaign , Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball had surgery in July to remove the torn meniscus in his left knee. In his absence, offseason acquisition Rajon Rondo has been operating as the starting lead guard. Acccording to Mike Trudell of Spectrum, Lonzo Ball will make his preseason debut Wednesday when the Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors in their next preseason game. Lonzo Ball said he’s playing tomorrow. — Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter)…

The When, Where and How You can see tonight’s Lakers and Clippers preseason game

October 6, 2018 Brandon King

Lebron James is the best player and the biggest mover of the needle in the NBA. When he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers it has thrust the team back into the spotlight. All of their preseason games have been televised ( when was the last time that happened?) and they have been analyzed ad nauseum. The Lakers and Clippers will face each other Saturday night in their next preseason game. Tonight’s game will take place not in the Staples Center but will be played in Anaheim, California. Here is…