Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Lakers crushed the host Brooklyn Nets 126-101 Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.Andre Drummond led the Lakers with 20 points and 11 rebounds in his third game with the team after L.A. signed him as a free agent. Dennis Schroder added 19 points in 20 minutes…
Chris O’Meara/Associated PressThe NBA announced Thursday that Los Angeles Lakers forward Talen Horton-Tucker and Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet and forward DeAndre’ Bembry have been suspended one game each for their involvement in a scuffle during L.A.’s 110-101 win over Toronto on Tuesday. In the press release provided by the NBA, it was noted that Horton-Tucker,…
Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers will begin welcoming a limited amount of fans back to Staples Center later this month, the teams announced on Friday. Bleacher Report @BleacherReportThe Lakers and Clippers announce a limited number of fans will be able to attend games at Staples Center later this month after new guidelines were…
Tony Dejak/Associated PressTwo-time All-Star Andre Drummond will make his Los Angeles Lakers debut Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.Drummond announced the news Tuesday during his first meeting with reporters as a member of the Lakers.Los Angeles general manager Rob Pelinka announced Drummond’s signing Sunday, after he was bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers.Lakers head coach Frank…
Mark J. Terrill/Associated PressLos Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is well aware of what the Brooklyn Nets are building in an effort to win an NBA championship. She just isn’t afraid of them.”It brings out the best in us,” Buss said Monday on Stephen A’s World on ESPN+ (h/t Royce Young of ESPN). “When teams…
Through 1 QuarterThe Orlando Magic came in underdogs but currently have the Los Angeles Lakers on Upset Alert. It’s anybody’s game after one quarter, but Orlando is ahead 23-22. The Magic haven’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to six points or fewer. Los Angeles has been relying on the performance…
Rick Scuteri/Associated PressLos Angeles Lakers power forward Anthony Davis will take the next step in his rehab process and ramp up on-court activities, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Dave McMenamin @mctenThe latest on what the Lakers are saying about AD: “Anthony Davis was re-examined by team medical staff earlier this evening. He continues to progress in…
Gerald Herbert/Associated PressThe Los Angeles Lakers and Dennis Schroder reportedly “remain far apart” as they attempt to work out a contract extension. Jovan Buha and Bill Oram of The Athletic reported the news, noting Schroder is looking for a multi-year extension that pays him more than $20 million annually. He is making $15.5 million in the…
0 of 3Jeff Chiu/Associated PressThe Los Angeles Lakers have a championship-caliber roster but still may be forced to make moves at the trade deadline. Anthony Davis may be close to returning, but LeBron James recently suffered a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss significant time.Los Angeles has now lost three in a row.Point guard…
2:40 PM ETESPN News Services Hall of Fame forward Elgin Baylor, who followed his illustrious playing career with a decades-long tenure as LA Clippers general manager, has died at the age of 86.Baylor died of natural causes Monday and was surrounded by his wife, Elaine, and his daughter, Krystal, the Los Angeles Lakers said in…