Recent speculations point to a possible trade of Lakers’ D'Angelo Russell for Jazz's Gordon Hayward and Derrick Favors. While Lakers feel quite secured with their second top pick with the prospective drafting of either Brandon Ingram or Ben Simmons, the team needs Hayward and Favors to strengthen their shoddy defense.
In its effort to rebuild a more credible and stronger lineup following its worst record performance in the 2015-16 season, Lakers is reportedly eyeing Paul George in its shopping list in free agency season. With a huge cap space, it can offer lucrative deals for trade but Indiana may probably ask for more before parting one of its prized asset.
The latest trade rumors have been centered on the Chicago Bulls, especially on Jimmy Butler. Rumor has it that the Bulls are ready to trade him off, but there hasn't been any confirmation about which team he'll be traded to or whether he'll be traded at all.
Lakers head coach Byron Scott felt disappointed with Nick Young’s unimpressive and dismal hardcourt performance this season which was further aggravated by a recent scandal involving fellow teammate D’Angelo Russell. Meanwhile, the team’s recent loss to Clippers marks the franchise’s 61st loss in the season as the team faces a bleak future without Kobe Bryant.
LA Lakers is reportedly seeking out suitors to take Nick Young this offseason following leaked tape controversy. But given Young’s dismal court performance and low market value, no teams are apparently interested in getting him to the fold.
LA Lakers is planning to trade D’Angelo Russell next season as the locker room tension heightens following a controversial recording of the rookie’s conversation with Nick Young on the latter’s alleged infidelity. Taking advantage of the turmoil, Boston Celtics is reportedly eyeing to get Russell to the fold.
LA Lakers D'Angelo Russell's apology on the video leakage
Kobe Bryant’s looming retirement is putting the fate of one of NBA’s most famous teams on the precipice. With no ace players of his caliber to succeed him, Lakers’ position in the league in the foreseeable future remains uncertain.
D'Angelo Russell apologized a day after posting Nick Young's video that made his teammates unhappy.
The Los Angeles Lakers have picked up Julius Randle's third-year option.
Los Angeles Lakers D'Angelo Russell sustained a bruised glute after colliding with Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert.
Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant made his return to the court for the first time in nearly nine months.
Los Angeles Lakers rookie D'Angelo Russell is practicing with a bruised foot.
D'Angelo Russell says Julius Randle will be "a matchup problem."
Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant does not set plans after this season.
