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• Lakers star LeBron James’ true inspiration for 30-point triple-double vs. Magic
LeBron James notched his second triple-double of the season in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ home victory over the Orlando Magic. The superstar forward tallied 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in 37 minutes for the purple and gold. Speaking with Mike Trudell in his walk-off interview, James tipped his hat to a couple of […]
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• Carmelo Anthony speaks out after monster 28-point game for first Lakers win
It’s been 19 years, but Carmelo Anthony is still a certified bucket-getter. The veteran forward put forth a monster display for the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 28 points to help them get their first win of the season. After the game, Carmelo spoke with Lakers beat reporter Mike Trudell about his thoughts on their huge […]
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• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s ‘big guts’ in clutch of Game 4 vs. Heat, per Lakers coach Frank Vogel
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel heaped praise on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s big-time buckets in their Game 4 victory over the Miami heat. Per Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, Vogel gave Caldwell-Pope a shoutout for his courage to take and make those critical baskets. Frank Vogel on @CaldwellPope, who had 5 huge points in crunch time, […]
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• Lonzo Ball 'emotionally devastated' about injury, Luke Walton says
Los Angeles Lakers star guard Lonzo Ball suffered a Grade-3 ankle sprain and has been ruled out for between four and six weeks. The injury has him feeling pretty glum, head coach Luke Walton told reporters on Monday. “It’s unfortunate,” Walton said, per Mike Trudell of the team’s official website. “He was starting to play really good basketball. He’s emotionally devastated right now. He was in a r...2019
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• Lonzo Ball to start during Rajon Rondo's suspension
Lonzo Ball will take over Rajon Rondo‘s starting spot while he serves his suspension, but Lakers coach Luke Walton is still deciding who will fill in for Brandon Ingram, relays Mike Trudell of NBA.com. L.A. will be shorthanded for a while after suspensions were announced Sunday for Saturday night’s fight against the Rockets. Rondo has been docked three games for his role in the incident, while Ing...2018
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• Kyle Kuzma humbled by LeBron James' praise
The Los Angeles Lakers have made the major splash move this offseason with the addition of All-Star forward LeBron James in free agency.Since the acquisition, James has been quite complimentary of his new voicing much praise toward the young core group that includes second-year forward Kyle Kuzma. In light of that, Kuzma recently stated in a Q&A interview with Mike Trudell of Lakers.com that he ap...2018
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• Kyle Kuzma: ‘I Want to Be a Mount Rushmore Player’
Kyle Kuzma is just getting started. The No. 27 pick in the 2017 draft showed out in his rookie year, averaging 16.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. All summer long, Kuz has been in the gym grinding. In an interview with Mike Trudell of NBA.com, he discussed the progress he’s made during the last […]
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• Lonzo Ball reveals gender, due date of baby
The Big Baller Brand will probably have to start offering more merchandise in the color pink.In a lengthy interview with Los Angeles Lakers beat reporter Mike Trudell that was published on Thursday, rookie star Lonzo Ball revealed the gender of the baby that he is expecting with longtime girlfriend Denise Garcia.“It’s a girl,” said Ball.The Lakers guard also added that the baby’s due date is July ...2018
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• Lonzo Ball ‘frustrated’ with his recovery from knee injury
Lonzo Ball has not played since Jan. 13 due to an MCL sprain in his left knee, and the lengthy absence has taken a psychological toll of sorts on him as well.The star Los Angeles Lakers rookie told reporters on Thursday that he has been “frustrated” with his recovery and did not expect to be out this long. Ball also noted that he has not yet received clearance from the training staff to play in Fr...2018
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• Isaiah Thomas expected to make Lakers debut Saturday
Isaiah Thomas landed with the Los Angeles Lakers at the trade deadline, and the point guard will be available for the Western Conference club quickly.Per Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, head coach Luke Walton expects Thomas and Channing Frye to join the team for Saturday’s clash against the Dallas Mavericks.Players sometimes need extra time to learn a new team’s philosophy and terminology, but Thoma...2018