Jerry Trotta

Jerry Trotta

Joined: Mar 9, 2020

Jerry Trotta is an Associate Editor for FanSided, and has covered the NFL, NBA, and MLB for Minute Media for three years. He is the current Editor for the Washington Commanders on Riggo's Rag and also covers the Colts, Chargers, Cowboys, Lakers, as well as other teams.

May 23, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) during game one in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Bombshell NBA news guarantees D’Angelo Russell’s fate with Lakers

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 02: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against Bobby Portis #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at Fiserv Forum on December 02, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Lakers rumors: Darvin Ham’s Bucks connections could help LA bolster frontcourt

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 26 : LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball as Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks defends in the second half at American Airlines Center on February 26, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. The Lakers won 111-108. 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

The only way Dallas can actually steal LeBron James from Lakers

May 23, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) against Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) during game one in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Bleacher Report’s proposed Lakers-Suns trade would be terrible for both teams

May 17, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) drives against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first quarter in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers linked with pending NBA Finals free agent as backcourt overhaul looms

May 6, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) moves the ball ahead of Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) during the first half in game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Benchwarmer delivers worst take imaginable with criticism of Lakers’ Austin Reaves

Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald's All American West guard Bronny James (6) speaks with his father, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, after the game against the McDonald's All American East at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Conflicting reports emerge on Bronny James amid LeBron retirement speculation

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 22: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs a rebound in front of Jamal Murray #27 and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter in game four of the Western Conference Finals at Crypto.com Arena on May 22, 2023 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 Harry How/Getty Images)

LeBron James’ historic Game 4 performance raises questions about Anthony Davis

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) and guard D'Angelo Russell (1) react with guard Austin Reaves. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers rumored plans for key free agents will get fans excited for 2023-24 season

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 22: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings handles the ball against Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on November 22, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Lakers fans will love Malik Monk owning Ja Morant’s soul

SALT LAKE CITY UT- NOVEMBER 7: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers wears a Vote tshirt and laughs with teammate Austin Reaves #15 during warmups before their game against the Utah Jazz at the Vivint Arena November 7, 2022 in Salt Lake City Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images)

Lakers will trade Russell Westbrook if confidential target becomes available

Mar 19, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles up the court during the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Adam Silver may have just helped the Lakers trade Russell Westbrook

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 18: Russell Westbrook (0) of Los Angeles Lakers and Stephen Curry (30), Draymond Green (23) of Golden State Warriors in action during NBA game between Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers at the Chase Center on October 18, 2022 in San Francisco, California, United States. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Draymond Green’s defense outright disrespects Lakers’ Russell Westbrook

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 31: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Lakers’ failed Russell Westbrook plan makes things extremely awkward

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Mason Jones #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up the court against Ty-Shon Alexander #51 of the Charlotte Hornets during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Lakers surprisingly trade standout potential hidden gem

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 21: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers laughs against the Detroit Pistons during the second 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)

Anthony Davis may finally make the change Lakers fans have begged for