Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham in the wake of first-round playoff loss
The Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham following their elimination from the NBA playoffs by the Denver Nuggets for the second consecutive season. [ more ]
Rui Hachimura's playoff struggles showcase biggest need for Lakers in offseason
The Lakers made significant progress against the Denver Nuggets, with key improvements in playing style and defense, although facing challenges in player performance.
Addressing the differential roles of key players like Rui Hachimura and Michael Porter Jr. will be crucial for the Lakers in the offseason. [ more ]
D'Angelo Russell says Lakers 'did good things' against Nuggets in Game 2
The Lakers came close to beating the Nuggets in Game 2 but fell short due to a second-half comeback, with optimism from D'Angelo Russell for the next games. [ more ]
Lakers lose to Nuggets in Game 2 heartbreaker on Jamal Murray buzzer-beater
The Lakers faced a must-win game and despite a strong start, they failed to secure a victory, giving the Denver Nuggets a 2-0 lead in the playoff series. [ more ]
Schedule for Lakers vs. Nuggets first round playoff series
The Lakers secured the 7th seed for the 2023 NBA Playoffs but face a tough challenge against the Denver Nuggets in a rematch with a history of defeats. [ more ]
The Lakers secured the No. 7 seed with a second-straight win in New Orleans, LeBron James had an impressive performance, and Gabe Vincent made valuable contributions off the bench. [ more ]
Lakers beat Pelicans, advance to face Nuggets in the playoffs
D'Angelo Russell's crucial performance leads Lakers to the playoffs with a win over the Pelicans despite tough opposition from Jose Alvarado and Zion Williamson's 40-point game. [ more ]
Rui Hachimura says Lakers didn't bring the right energy in loss to Warriors
A victory against the Warriors would've given the Lakers a strategic advantage, but they lost due to poor performance and the absence of key players. [ more ]
Jarred Vanderbilt calls season 'frustrating' after dealing with multiple injuries
Jarred Vanderbilt's injuries hindered his season contributing to his frustration. Lakers missed his defensive prowess. Progress remains yet to be seen. [ more ]
The Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, despite some successes, due to inconsistent lineups and lack of locker room support. [ more ]
LeBron James And The Lakers Cheat Death For At Least One More Game | Defector
The Lakers managed to hold off the Nuggets in Game 4 of the playoffs, showcasing resilience in maintaining their lead against the defending champions. [ more ]
Stephen A. Smith Goes OFF on Lakers Star D'Angelo Russell for Viral Clip of Him Skipping Team Huddle: What a Disgrace'
Stephen A. Smith criticized Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell for ignoring the team huddle during a playoff game, emphasizing his lack of engagement and performance. [ more ]
Report: Jarred Vanderbilt 'eyeing' Game 3 return for Lakers
Jarred Vanderbilt is aiming to return from injury for Game 3, potentially providing a boost to the Lakers in their series against the Denver Nuggets. [ more ]
The Los Angeles Lakers struggled with bench scoring in Game 1 and may be uncertain about the return of injured players Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt. [ more ]
3 keys for the Lakers to beat the Nuggets in the NBA playoffs.
The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the NBA playoffs after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans in the play-in game, setting up a match against the Denver Nuggets. [ more ]
Austin Reaves, Darvin Ham credited Gabe Vincent's defense, toughness vs. Pelicans
The Lakers' victory over the Pelicans required the entire team, including bench players, to step up with key players like Gabe Vincent making significant contributions. [ more ]
Darvin Ham, LeBron James 'not worried' about D'Angelo Russell's slump
The Lakers secured a crucial victory against the Grizzlies, elevating to the eighth seed, led by strong performances by LeBron James and Anthony Davis. [ more ]
Lakers finish as eighth seed, will face Pelicans in play-in game
The Lakers secured the eighth seed after intense final games with crucial wins, losing control due to injuries, setting up a rematch with the Pelicans for the playoffs. [ more ]
Reacts: How far will the Lakers go this postseason?
Fans are divided on how far the Los Angeles Lakers will go in the postseason, with some predicting they will exit during the play-in and others believing they can make it to the NBA Finals. [ more ]
Lakers vs. Grizzlies Preview: Letting the chips fall
The Lakers face uncertainty in their playoff seeding due to recent injuries, needing other teams to lose or stumble to improve their position. [ more ]
Film Study: Rui Hachimura's success attacking closeouts
Rui Hachimura has been instrumental in the Los Angeles Lakers' recent success through improved defense, rebounding, and offensive efficiency.
The Lakers are counting on Rui's ongoing development to elevate the team's performance, especially as they aim for higher standings and play-in seeding. [ more ]