The Unconventional Rise of LaMelo Ball
November 19, 2020
LaMelo Ball has risen from being the youngest member of a high school phenom trio to a top prospect in the NBA Draft.
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Lonzo Ball
Fair Pay to Play Act: California Skeptical of NCAA Rule Changes
May 7, 2020
The National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) highest governing body announced last week that it is moving toward allowing student-athletes to receive compensation for endorsements and promotions.
Anthony Davis’ 46 Points Leads Lakers Past Pelicans, 123-113
January 5, 2020
In Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart’s first time back at STAPLES Center since being traded, Anthony Davis scores 46 Points to spoil the Pelicans’ second meeting against the Lakers.
The Lo Down on Lakers’ Media Day
October 3, 2019
The reinvented Los Angeles Lakers held Media Day at the UCLA Health Training Facility on Friday with the return of some familiar faces and a plethora of new ones. Two of the most recognizable faces were LeBron James, who returned for his second season in the purple and gold, and Anthony Davis, who was acquired in a blockbuster summer trade that sent the former Lakers’ young core to New Orleans.
Anthony Davis has championship aspirations; officially announced a Laker
July 18, 2019
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka introduced its new prized possession in Anthony Davis as “the most dominant young basketball player in the world,” Saturday at the Lakers training complex in El Segundo.
Pelicans agree to trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers
June 20, 2019
Since January, the Los Angeles Lakers desperately were in pursuit of pulling off a blockbuster trade that would pair LeBron James with 26-year-old superstar Anthony Davis.
Magic Johnson Steps Down As Lakers President Of Basketball Operations
April 10, 2019
As the Lakers faced the end of their season and their sixth straight failure to obtain a playoff spot, another startling announcement was made moments before that game was to commence. Shortly after Luke Walton’s last routine pregame press conference for the season on Tuesday, Johnson called for an impromptu press conference where it was assumed that many things would happen. Shockingly, what did happen was that his announcement that was stepping down from his role as president of basketball operations for the Lakers.
L.A. Sentinel Reports: Lakers Sign 33-Year-Old Andre Ingram to a 10-Day Contract
March 14, 2019
The Los Angeles Lakers signed 33-year-old Andre Ingram from the team’s G-League affiliate, South Bay Lakers, on a 10-day contact Monday.
Lonzo Ball Medical Update
January 26, 2019
Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, who was injured in last week’s game at Houston, underwent an MRI which revealed a Grade 3 left ankle sprain. Ball is expected to miss 4-6 weeks and updates will be provided as appropriate.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (1/24-1/30/19)
January 24, 2019
James Harden is too old to step back, that’s just too late for Harden to slow up. It’s a race of time. The Lakers Wilt Chamberlain was the last 55 point man before James Harden.
Warriors’ Klay Thompson Torches Lakers, Ties NBA Record 3-Pointers
January 24, 2019
Klay Thompson tied an NBA record 10 straight three-pointers on his way to 44 points as he led the Warriors atop the Lakers 130-111 inside Staples Center on Monday night, Jan. 21.
Los Angeles Lakers And Brooklyn Nets To Play in 13th Edition of NBA China Games
January 16, 2019
– NBA China Games 2019 Presented by Vivo Will Mark 27th and 28th NBA Games in China –
Kyle Kuzma Scores Career-High 41 Points In Lakers’ Victory Over Pistons
January 11, 2019
Los Angeles Lakers’ second-year forward Kyle Kuzma set a new career-high 41 points through just three quarters of play in the team’s 113-100 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday inside Staples Center.
Lakers’ Young Core Face Adversity in Veterans’ Absence
January 9, 2019
The Lakers’ young core consisting of Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Hart have spent the last seven games being forced to play without their centerpiece LeBron James and veteran point guard Rajon Rondo. Over that span, the Lakers have gone 2-5 with their only wins coming over the Kings on Dec. 30 and the Mavericks on the road Monday, Jan. 7.
