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Los Angeles Lakers: Rooks Need More Playing Time

This is a message to Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott — players don’t develop on the bench. They develop by getting quality playing time in real game situations. Ask Kobe Bryant, who airballed...

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Los Angeles Lakers Need Roy Hibbert’s Offense

A lot of people didn’t think much of it when the Los Angeles Lakers executed a trade to get Roy Hibbert from the Indiana Pacers this summer. So far this season, he hasn’t done much to prove that...

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LSU’s Ben Simmons Is The Next NBA Superstar

I know what you’re thinking: not another one of these articles. We as sports fans all cringe a little bit whenever we see these comparisons being drawn, whether warranted or not, between amateur...

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Los Angeles Lakers: No Chemistry Equals No Success

Let’s face it, ladies and gentlemen: this year’s Los Angeles Lakers team is horrible. The team is currently the worst in the Western Conference with a 2-12 record and ranks at the bottom of the league...

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Los Angeles Lakers: Believe It Or Not, D’Angelo Russell Is Improving

Not so fast, critics. Don’t label D’Angelo Russell a bust just yet. Sure, Russell has gotten off to a rough start after being drafted second overall this June with the lofty expectations of being the...

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Los Angeles Lakers: Why Skal Labissiere Is A Better Fit Than Ben Simmons

The Los Angeles Lakers can change their fortunes by drafting Skal Labissiere, who is a better fit than Ben Simmons Although we’re only 16 games into the 2015-16 NBA season, it’s already clear that the...

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What Losing To The Sixers Says About The Los Angeles Lakers

Tuesday’s loss gave the Philadelphia 76ers their first win in 28 games, but says a lot more about the current state of the Los Angeles Lakers. It finally happened. The Philadelphia 76ers ended an 0-18...

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Kobe Bryant: How Acknowledging His Retirement Has Rejuvenated Him

By announcing his retirement, Kobe  Bryant has freed himself of his staunch expectations and is focusing on enjoying the game, which has revived his play. It was apparent that Kobe Bryant was...

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Los Angeles Lakers Still Don’t Get It

The Los Angeles Lakers still can’t grasp the idea of building for the future, despite the recent failures that their ‘win now’ mentality has brought about. For fans who followed the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Los Angeles Lakers: Should Kobe Bryant Play The KG Role?

Kobe Bryant is used to being an alpha dog for the Los Angeles Lakers, but should he take a page out of his fellow veteran Kevin Garnett’s book and play the mentor role going forward? It’s clear that...

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Los Angeles Lakers: D’Angelo Russell Back In The Rookie Of The Year Conversation

D’Angelo Russell’s spectacular play as of late may be reaffirming his status as the Los Angeles Lakers’ future star and as a Rookie of the Year candidate. It’s finally happened, ladies and gentlemen....

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Los Angeles Lakers: Lou Williams Quietly Thriving As Starter

Lou Williams may not be a part of the Lakers’ plans for the future, but his excellent play as a starter has definitely made him essential to their success in the present. A lot of different storylines...

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Los Angeles Lakers: Dont Panic, Julius Randle Is Doing Just Fine

Julius Randle appears to be struggling coming off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers, but a closer look at the stats says he’s doing just fine. As criticized as the move initially was, Los Angeles...

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Kobe Bryant: Why A Career In China Is A No-Go

Speculation has spread about Kobe Bryant entertaining a post-NBA career in China, but the Black Mamba is too great a player to think of playing overseas. While there is very little chatter on the...

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Is Kobe Bryant The Greatest Los Angeles Laker Ever?

Kobe Bryant is nearing retirement, but is he the greatest player in Los Angeles Lakers history? As Kobe Bryant inches closer by the game to the end of his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers,...

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The Peculiar Case Of Jordan Clarkson

Jordan Clarkson is in a rare situation where he must prove his worth as a future mainstay to the Los Angeles Lakers. Jordan Clarkson‘s role in the future of the Los Angeles Lakers has always been a...

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Los Angeles Lakers: D’Angelo Russell Earning Role As Closer, Leader

D’Angelo Russell has taken a page out of his mentor’s book and emerged as a clutch player and leader for the Los Angeles Lakers. A night that started out as a tremendous showing for aging star Kobe...

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Los Angeles Lakers: Lou Williams Is Team’s Most Dangerous Weapon

The reputable sixth man has taken his legend to another level with his explosive play for the Los Angeles Lakers, making Lou Williams their most lethal offensive threat. One player’s recent upswing in...

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Could Brandon Ingram Replace Kobe Bryant?

Aside from Ben Simmons, Duke forward Brandon Ingram might be the Los Angeles Lakers’ best option to take over at the wing when Kobe Bryant retires. By now, it’s apparent that Ben Simmons is — and will...

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Why Kobe Bryant Belongs In The All-Star Game

Despite the multitude of complaints, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant will more than likely earn another All-Star nod — and he absolutely deserves it. Enough already. Los Angeles Lakers fans have...

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