Nick Halden

Nick Halden

Joined: Apr 8, 2021

Nick Halden is a Site Expert for Blogging Dirty and a contributor for House That Hank Built. Nick is a lifelong Atlanta sports fan and has spent the last three years covering the Falcons with Blogging Dirty. He has spent time covering the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Atlanta Hawks as well as having worked for his local newspaper. Halden graduated from Liberty University in 2024 with a bachelor's in journalism. When not covering Atlanta sports, Nick enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Oct 14, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham speaks with Los Angeles Lakers point guard Patrick Beverley (21) while a Sacramento Kings player takes a free throw during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Lakers will shock the Warriors (and the world) on opening night

October 14, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6, left) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) sit on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Winning a Lakers title with Westbrook makes LeBron James the GOAT

Dec 22, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after receiving 2020 NBA Championship ring at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

5 Reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers season will end with a title

Apr 26, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) guards Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (22) during the first half of game five of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Christine Tannous-USA TODAY Sports

3 Things that Patrick Beverley will bring to the Lakers this season

Apr 7, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) sits on the bench before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

3 Things the Lakers must do if Russell Westbrook stays on the roster

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 29: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James #6 gives a thumbs up during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 29, 2021 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)

4 Star players LeBron James should be recruiting to Lakers next summer

Apr 25, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts during the second quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

3 Reasons the Los Angeles Lakers would win a title with Kyrie Irving

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 29: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at Staples Center on October 29, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

6 Teams that could steal LeBron James from the Lakers next summer

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against Mo Bamba #5 of the Orlando Magic during the first half at Amway Center on February 25, 2022 in Orlando, 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 Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

4 Free agent fits for the Lakers while they wait on Kyrie Irving

Mar 21, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

3 Reasons LeBron James passes Michael Jordan with another Lakers title

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: Stanley Johnson #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 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)

4 Disposable Lakers if the team needs to create a roster spot

Apr 23, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) takes a three point shot over Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) in the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

3 reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers won’t trade for Kevin Durant

Apr 23, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks up at the scoreboard in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

3 nightmare Kevin Durant teams for the Los Angeles Lakers

Mar 26, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Houston Rockets point guard Dennis Schroder (17) dribbles the ball while defended by Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ Elleby (16) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

3 former Lakers the team should now pursue in free agency

Apr 5, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

4 teams desperate enough to help Lakers trade Russell Westbrook

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

10 Players the Los Angeles Lakers should be targeting this offseason