LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers’ hopes of becoming two-time NBA Cup champions were dashed Wednesday after a lackluster 132-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, canceling their trip to Las Vegas and advancing to the semifinals. Although the loss does not count against the Lakers’ record, the loss is their third in the…
TORONTO – The ball left his hands, with a single flick of the wrist in the dying light of a frenetic fourth quarter. For an instant, the sand held its breath. The shot traced a silent arc through the humid air of Scotiabank Arena, a perfect parable of faith and physics. So, net. Nothing more…
The 2025-26 NBA season is here! We’re presenting our previews, examining the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and win projections for all 30 franchises, from teams still rebuilding to true title contenders. Final 2024-25 Record: 50-32 (third in the West, lost to the Timberwolves in the first round) Off-season moves Additions: Deandre Ayton, Marcus…
The Lakers coach, JJ Redick, says he has not determined an initial alignment still entering the 2025-26 season, but feels that the team has 7-8 players of initial level on the list. – Khobi Price (@khobi_price) September 25, 2025 Conventional wisdom seems to say that the initial alignment of the Los Angeles Lakers this season…
