The Lakers bought the 46th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. They selected combo guard Jordan Clarkson. His explosion & athleticism is making an impact in camp.
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Last year Carlos Boozer was on the bench when games were decided in the 4th quarter. This year his competition for minutes are Ed Davis & Julius Randle.
Lakers training camp had a nice start. Steve Nash looked good. Lakers fans aren't soothed though. They've been through the Nash chronicles the last 2 years.
Lakers Media Day kicked off with its usual circus atmosphere and reporters scrum to get the best soundbites. It was Byron Scott's first day on the job.
The Lakers training camp begins next week. They have 13 players signed to contracts. 6 players come into camp trying to get one of the 2 open spots.
Mitch Kupchak has gathered a bunch of pieces that didn't fit on other teams & is trying to get them to work in Los Angeles around Kobe Bryant & Steve Nash.
The last weekday before training camp is set to start Mitch Kupchak spoke to the media about his roster, the summer and his expectations for the season.
The Lakers begin training camp in 5 days. Byron Scott's camps are known to make men vomit if they aren't in shape. The Lakers have many questions to answer.
The Lakers training camp is still abuzz about Kobe Bryant's appearance and his performance in a 5 on 5 scrimmage. He looked healthy and in great shape.
Danny Ferry, trying to restore his NBA career, reached out to Magic Johnson. He apologized for his comments on Luol Deng. Magic accepted his apology.
Lakers signed Wayne Ellington to a non guaranteed deal. He has partial guarantees if he makes the team & doesn't get cut. Jan. 10 his deal is guaranteed.
Robert Sacre was the last player taken in the 2012 draft. Sacre is on the last year of a guaranteed deal. Playing time may be hard to come by this season.
Lakers Asst. Paul Pressey was the 1st NBA player to initiate offense from the small forward position. Bucks coach Don Nelson called him a point forward.
It's hard to deny that Adam Silver is the best commissioner in sports considering how he got through his crises with leadership & Roger Goodell lacks trust.
Phil Jackson turns 69 years old today. He is a legendary leader, spiritual truth seeker and teacher of men. He won 2 titles as a player, 11 as a coach.
Klay Thompson's agent, Bill Duffy, has declared Klay to be the best shooting guard in the NBA. Klay is up for his early max extension. Is Bill Duffy right?
In two weeks Kobe Bryant will begin his 19th season. He has played longer than Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson and Larry Bird.
Danny Ferry is taking a leave of absence from the NBA & Atlanta Hawks. He will undergo sensitivity training as the league faces questions about prejudice.
Kobe Bryant is in Germany to receive the Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy treatment Orthokine which he credits to adding years to his career and relieving pain
Pau Gasol had his FIBA World Cup gold medal dream come to a crashing halt when Spain was defeated on their home soil by France without Tony Parker