The NBA Summer League is the opportunity for players to prove themselves and earn a coveted spot on an NBA roster. Each player has a unique story to making a Summer League roster wether they have just been drafted, have had a few years of experience playing in the NBA’s G-League, the NBA or played overseas after going undrafted.
With their 17th and 40th pick in the NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired guard Jalen Hood-Schifino and forward Maxwell Lewis. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka noted how the scouting staff ranked the two players high in the first half.
After leading by as much as 16 points, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Denver Nuggets in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals. The loss eliminated the Purple and Gold from playoff contention.
Anthony Davis led the efforts of the Los Angeles Lakers in game one of the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday at Ball Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center Anthony Davis and guard D’Angelo Russell scored over 20 points each to secure a Game Three 127-97 win over Golden State in round two of the NBA Playoffs.
The Los Angeles Lakers protected their home court and took an authoritative 3-1 lead with their 117-111 win against the Memphis Grizzlies in overtime.
Laker great Magic Johnson said it best via Twitter, “If the Lakers continue to play like this, they can beat Memphis, and anybody else in the West!”
The Lakers (39-38) continued their march towards postseason play on Friday with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves (39-39), 123-111.
On Wednesday, the Lakers notched a much-needed win against the Phoenix Suns, 122-111, at the Crypto.com Arena.
Forward Anthony Davis dropped 30 points and 22 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers secure a 112-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Luka Doncic had 35 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists and hit game tying 3-pointers in the closing seconds of regulation and in the first overtime to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 119-115 double-overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena.
When Lakers head coach Darvin Ham told his team to be aggressive and competitive prior to their matchup against the Miami Heat, guard Dennis Schrӧder rose to the occasion to help secure their 112-109 victory.
LeBron James led the Lakers past the Denver Nuggets on Friday at the Crypto.com Arena, 126-108. James scored 30 points in the win, with Russell Westbrook having one of his best games, scoring 15 points, with 12 assists, and 11 rebounds after teammate Anthony Davis suffered a foot injury during the first half.
In a classic NBA battle between two of the league’s most historic franchises, an instant classic was on display in a back-and-forth thriller.
After leading by as much as 17 points, Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard stole a win from the Lakers with a buzzer-beating three-point shot.