Browsing: Kevon Looney
Lakers rebounding problem check-in: the Lakers are 2-1 in the preseason but have been outrebounded 136-113, with 44 opponent offensive rebounds to their 29. JJ Redick named offensive rebounds as a concern, Walker Kessler says his finger is “good,” and Tuesday’s Warriors game in Las Vegas is the next chance for a debut.
Lakers vs Kings game day at Crypto.com Arena: JJ Redick called the first half at Golden State unacceptable, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton and Arthur Kaluma are still day-to-day, Sacramento may get Keegan Murray, Malik Monk and Ben Simmons back, and five things to watch tonight.
Lakers beat Kings 127-103 at Sacramento: Luka Doncic scores 21 in a first-half-only return, rookie Cam Carr adds 19, Grimes and Ziaire Williams lead full-court pressure that forces 26 turnovers, and Reaves, Kessler and Sexton sit before tonight’s game at Golden State.
The Lakers preseason opener is Monday at 7 p.m. PT in Sacramento. Where the 16-for-15 roster crunch stands, why Dalton Knecht’s status is still unresolved, the injury and back-to-back watch, the open starting jobs, a Pooh Jeter front-office hire and a scout of the 22-60 Kings.
Lakers training camp Day 2 got so physical JJ Redick cut practice short. The wings drew a ‘line of confrontation,’ Reaves says Thybulle and Williams are hard to score on, Luka and Reaves are being kept apart on purpose, and Redick admits he once felt like he was cosplaying.
JJ Redick opened Lakers training camp by declaring a meritocracy, laid out three camp goals, confirmed assistant Bob Beyer’s retirement, praised Sandro Mamukelashvili as an offensive connector and reported no health concerns.
With LeBron James gone, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves own the Lakers locker room. Luka says he’s healthy with no restrictions, Reaves explains his one-on-one leadership style, and the Slovenia trip is already paying off as camp opens.
Lakers Media Day puts Walker Kessler in the spotlight as JJ Redick shifts from switching to rim protection, drop coverage, and a younger, disruptive wing group.
The LeBron James chapter in Los Angeles is closed. After eight seasons and one championship banner, the King is in…
The Los Angeles Lakers are undergoing a monumental transformation this offseason. With LeBron James departing for the Philadelphia 76ers, the…