about 2 months ago

Shams: Lakers Are Thriving With LeBron James as Their Third Option

Charania said the Lakers’ best version now comes when James is their third-highest-usage player, echoing J.J. Redick’s pregame point. “He knows his role,” Charania said, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves driving the offense. James has taken 15 shots or fewer in seven straight games, the longest such streak of his career, where Los Angeles went 6-1.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Raymond Felton Says Deandre Ayton Has Been a Monster as the Lakers Find Their Groove

Felton praised Ayton's recent play, calling him a monster dominating guys athletically in the paint. He argued the Lakers have all the pieces. "If he's playing like that and you got Luka, AR, and LeBron on the same page, Marcus Smart going to do all the dirty work. You got the right role players," he said.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Evan Mobley Has Victor Wembanyama-Type Potential: Kendrick Perkins

Perkins believes the only thing standing between Mobley and a Wemby-level leap is his mindset. "In the next two to three years, we're going to be talking about Evan Mobley the same way we talk about Wemby taking that leap," he said. "He has that type of upside. There's nothing he's lacking from a physical standpoint. It's mentality-wise," Perkins added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Seth Greenberg Names 2025-26 "The Best Freshman Class" He Can Remember

Greenberg called this the best freshman class he can remember, praising both talent and approach. “These freshmen, their maturity and their approach, these dudes are about winning,” he said. He pointed to stars making the extra pass instead of chasing numbers, adding they “always make the right play” and already carry themselves like pros.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Reggie Miller Calls Out Double Standard in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Foul Baiting Criticism

"I don't get it. I don't understand what foul baiting is," Miller said of the criticism directed at SGA. "We didn't say this about MJ, and MJ went to the line 10 plus times." He noted Jaylen Brown shot 21 free throws the night before. "I just don't get it why he gets called out all the time," Miller added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Kenyon Martin Fires Back at Kevin Durant, Calls Out Rockets Coach Ime Udoka

"I'm going to do you a favor KD, I'm going to finish the sentence for you," Martin said in response to Durant's corner comments. "I'll finish it since you can't say it. Go ask Ime why they got me in this situation constantly throughout the season. Go ask him why we don't have no plays," he added.

By Adit Pujari

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