The Lakers’ search for a new head coach will include many names, experienced and not. Evan Turner recently made a compelling case for Mike Budenholzer to get the job. Nearly a week after firing Darvin Ham, the Lakers’ search for a head coach appears to still be in the preliminary stages. The reports on candidates interviewed have been minimal (read: non-existent) and there has been nothing more than candidates the team might be interested in and might or might not be available. It’s left fans and media alike to hypothesize who the team could or should be interested in. One of the top names on ..read more

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Despite only winning one game in their series against the Nuggets, LeBron James felt the Lakers were closer to winning than the final results suggest. Playoff exits are never easy to accept, but the one the Lakers suffered to the Nuggets hurt even more. While the series lasted just five games, Denver outscored the Lakers by just 11 points in total. The Lakers led for a lion’s share of the series and were in control at some point of each of the five games. Fans walked away from that series not only frustrated with the season's ending but also annoyed by th ..read more

Photo by Jordan Jones/NBAE via Getty Images Ahead of an exciting 2024 season, we take a look at the Los Angeles Sparks roster to offer some insight and preview their role. The NBA season is over for both the Lakers and Clippers, but that doesn’t mean professional basketball is done until the fall in Los Angeles. The Sparks are kicking off their 2024 season on May 15 against the Atlanta Dream and if you need a refresher or are one of the many people just getting into the WNBA, we've got you covered with a preview of every player on the roster. But first, here are some quick facts for those unin ..read more

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Nuggets series showed a major, glaring issue for the Lakers in the match-up between Rui Hachimura and Michael Porter Jr. Let’s take a closer look. The Los Angeles Lakers put up an even better fight this season against the defending champion Denver Nuggets compared to last postseason, not only in winning a game but also in terms of process and playing style. The purple and gold led for over 60% of the series and had a 20-point lead on the road in Game 2 until collapsing late. The difference between last year’s playoff series and this one also showed some key ..read more

Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images In his first year as a Laker, Jaxson Hayes learned and grew a lot as a player under Anthony Davis’ guidance. The Jaxson Hayes experience with the Lakers was a fascinating one in the 2023-24 season. He tied his career high of games played, participating in 70 matchups for the Lakers, but did so while averaging a career-low in minutes played at 12.5. This dip in playing time led to mediocre numbers, averaging 4.3 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. Despite these statistics, Hayes was focused on the positives and things he learned playing alongside an elite ..read more

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Due to increased ticket demand, the Los Angeles Sparks moved their game versus the Indiana Fever back to Crytpo.com Arena. On Dec. 18, 2023, the Sparks announced their first five home games would be played at Long Beach State in the Walter Pyramid, a venue that holds 5,000 people but has reached 6,912 in attendance with additional seating. The reasoning for the temporary move from Crypto.com Arena to Walter Pyramid was explained in a Sparks PR email. From the Sparks’ release: "Due to phase three of a three-year renovation project and upgrades at Crypto.com ..read more

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images We are answering every question you could possibly have about the Lakers’ salary, draft pick and other team-building situations here. In the modern era of the NBA, teams and fans have become far more intelligent when it comes to teambuilding, rosters and salaries and the CBA. To that point, we’ve partnered with SalarySwish to use their data to provide information and answers for every question you may have about the Lakers’ financial situation. Listed below is our constantly updating, living article that will provide answers to questions you may hav ..read more

Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images With Darvin Ham's firing official, who should the Lakers pick as their next head coach? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Los Angeles Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Darvin Ham was relieved of his position as Lakers head coach and now the team must quickly move on and find a new person for the illustrious role. They not only got rid of Ham but also all members of the coaching staff, including Phil Hand ..read more

Photo by Tyler Ross/NBAE via Getty Images Christian Wood will reportedly not test free agency this summer, choosing instead to exercise his player option to remain a Laker for the 2024-25 season. The Lakers saw the first of many contract decisions reportedly made on Tuesday. Christian Wood, one of five Lakers to have player options for next season, will exercise his option for the 2024-25 season, as reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Wood played 50 games for the Lakers last year but was injured and sidelined for the second half of the season. Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood h ..read more

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Rob Pelinka and the Lakers opted for continuity last season and diverting off that path after one season would be a mistake. The Lakers are a franchise with a rich history of stars. The rafters in Staples Center are full of evidence and the Hall of Fame is littered with players who made stops to don the purple and gold. The history of the Lakers franchise can not be told without the stars they have chased and, almost always, landed. Whether it was Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James or Wilt Chamberlain, the Lakers have been defined b ..read more