Jonathan Kiernan

Jonathan Kiernan

Joined: Feb 21, 2019

Jonathan Kiernan is a graduate of Dublin Business School with a degree in English Literature and Media. He is an avid Los Angeles Sports fan who has dreamed of writing about the Purple and Gold with the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Dodgers being his favourite Sports teams. He is also a huge supporter of Manchester United in Soccer and Leinster and Ireland in Rugby. He is currently a contributor for Lake Show Life and is the co-editor of Lakers Fan Club UK.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

A massive Russell Westbrook trade that could save the Lakers’ offseason

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis #3 talk with head coach Frank Vogel during the first half of a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center on October 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

5 coaches to replace Frank Vogel in the summer if the Lakers fire him

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 21: Jerami Grant #9 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of the game at Little Caesars Arena on November 21, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

3 reasons a blockbuster trade for Jerami Grant could fix the Lakers season

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a three point shot as RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks defends at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Lakers: 3 team blockbuster trade that lands Russell Westbrook in New York

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Ways Russell Westbrook can improve

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 18: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards reacts during the first half of a game in the play-in tournament against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on May 18, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 ways Russell Westbrook would help the Lakers

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 30: Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics drives towards the basket past Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at TD Garden on January 30, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons why LA should trade for Kemba Walker

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons to add Lonzo Ball with a sign-and-trade

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Kent Bazemore #26 of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a fast break basket by Buddy Hield #24 during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Golden 1 Center on February 20, 2020 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons to trade for Buddy Hield

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers moves the ball against Carmelo Anthony #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 29, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 low-risk, high-reward free agents to sign

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers great injured teammate Anthony Davis prior to the start of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on March 15, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

What the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff starting five should be

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers consoles Markieff Morris #88 during the first quarter of a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on January 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

5 players that likely won’t be on the Los Angeles Lakers after this season

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 13: Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a 3 point shot late in the 4th quarter against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on April 13, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Upcoming free agents the Los Angeles Lakers cannot afford to let walk

Jan 8, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Wesley Matthews (9) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

3 players the Los Angeles Lakers could pair with LeBron and AD next year

Jan 30, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside (20) defends Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

3 ways Hassan Whiteside could help the Los Angeles Lakers

Dec 18, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Wesley Matthews (9) against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason game at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 trades for a second center involving Wes Matthews