Lakers Won't Pursue The Max For D'Angelo Russell

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell is eligible to receive a two-year, $67.5 million extension by June 30. As reported by Dave McMenamin of ESPN, however, the Lakers will not be pursuing that max amount of money in his extension. In an act of desperation, the team tried to make a handful of moves at […]

LeBron James Could Need Surgery

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) recently saw his 2022-2023 season come to an end when LA was swept 4-0 by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the playoffs. It is now being reported that James played the last few months of the season with a torn tendon in his foot. It […]

Austin Reaves Expected To Have Significant Market

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is set to become a restricted free agent once the season concludes. It is being reported that Reaves is expected to receive significant interest and potential offer sheets from several teams this summer. He's not currently allowed to talk about it publicly, but Reaves having a big market isn't […]

Lakers Have Had "Internal Discussions" About Trae Young

Jovan Buha of The Athletic reported that the Los Angeles Lakers front office has had "internal discussions" about a potential trade for Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. After getting swept out of the playoffs, the Lakers will look for ways to bolster the roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Especially after the retirement comments […]

Austin Reaves Scores 17 Points In Game 4 Loss

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves tallied 17 points on 6-for-11 shooting in Monday's Game 4 loss to the Nuggets. The 24-year-old scored the ball very efficiently throughout the series and did so again Monday, although Denver did a great job in limiting Reaves' impact offensively as he finished with only one make from […]

Anthony Davis Wraps Up Season With 21-Point, 14-Rebound Double-Double

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis had 21 points and 14 rebounds as the team's season finished with a 113-111 loss to Denver Monday. He registered his fifth consecutive double-double and once again came up big on the defensive end with three blocks and a steal, but Davis can't be happy about his 6-for-15 shooting, […]

LeBron James Considering Retirement

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is considering retiring from the NBA after suffering a 4-0 sweep against Denver in the Western Conference Finals. In the final game of his 20th season in the league, LeBron produced a sensational 31-point first half and gave everything he had while playing nearly the full game, but the […]

Lakers Want To Re-Sign Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers are determined to re-sign guard Austin Reaves and forward Rui Hachimura this offseason. Both players are set to be free agents this summer, but the Lakers would reportedly like for them to return. Honestly, both players have been pleasant surprises for Los Angeles. The Lakers are currently still alive in the […]

Rui Hachimura To Start In Game 4

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura will move into the starting five for Monday's Game 4 matchup versus the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers are down 3-0 in the series, so head coach Darvin Ham has decided to mix it up. Hachimura will move into the starting unit with Jarred Vanderbilt heading to the bench. He'll […]

RIVAL Fantasy NBA DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Monday, May 22nd, 2023

Welcome to our Rival Fantasy NBA DFS prop picks for Monday, May 22nd, 2023. Single game slates don't provide a ton of options early so waiting until all players are posted should help the selection process. Rival Fantasy is a new DFS prop site that allows you to multiply your wager by creating linked, parlay-style bets […]

Lakers vs. Nuggets Betting Picks - Free NBA Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for 5/22/2023

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Monday, May 22nd. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/22/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a one-game playoff slate on Wednesday, which kicks in DraftKings' and FanDuel's single-game contest formats. There are no set roster positions, as would be the case on a multi-game ledger, but there are several position-less multiplier spots on FD and a 1.5x multiplier Captain's spot on DK. As such, this article will carry […]

Mo Bamba Removed From Injury Report Ahead Of Game 4

Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba (ankle) is expected to play Monday against the Denver Nuggets. Bamba has been out since their first round playoff match up as he reaggravated an ankle injury. Bamba had to receive an injection in his ankle as treatment which has helped speed up his recovery time. It remains to […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/21/23): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome to our daily NBA DFS picks and recommendations for the playoffs! The intensity and stakes are high as we navigate through the postseason, and I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top picks and analyze critical factors […]

D'Angelo Russell Has Horrible Night In Game 3

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell contributed very little in Saturday's Game 3 loss against the Nuggets, finishing with three points, three rebounds and four assists. He also had three turnovers in just 20 minutes, shooting 1-for-8 from the field and 1-for-6 from outside. Lakers head coach Darvin Ham clearly needs to rethink his options, […]

Austin Reaves Scores 23 Points On 70 Percent Shooting

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves had a superb 7-for-10 shooting night and finished with 23 points as the team suffered a 119-108 loss to Denver in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Reaves hit three shots from deep with five attempts and was perfect with his six free throws, completing his line with […]

LeBron James Records Third Straight Double-Double

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James recorded 23 points and handed out a game-high 12 assists Saturday against Denver, but he couldn't keep the team from falling into a 3-0 deficit in the Conference Finals. James also had seven rebounds in 43 minutes of action, shooting 8-for-19 from the field and 3-for-9 from downtown with […]

Anthony Davis Almost Posts A 20-20 Game Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis was very close to a 20-20 game in Saturday's 119-108 defeat to Denver, leading the team with 28 points and grabbing 18 rebounds. AD added two blocks to his tally and handed out one assist while shooting 11-for-18 from the field and 6-for-8 at the free-throw line. This was […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/20/23): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome to our daily NBA DFS picks and recommendations for the playoffs! The intensity and stakes are high as we navigate through the postseason, and I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top picks and analyze critical factors […]

Lakers vs. Nuggets Betting Picks - Free NBA Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for 5/20/2023

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Saturday, May 20th. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

LeBron James Says He'll Be Ready To Go For Game 3

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James had a lot of fans worried when he was slightly hobbled after stepping on Aaron Gordon's foot during Game 2. The good news is that James, himself, told TNT that there is nothing holding him back from playing in Game 3 on Saturday. We've seen James play through some […]

Austin Reaves Continues Efficient Shooting Stretch

Los Angeles Lakers forward Austin Reaves has been shooting at or above 50% in the Western Conference Finals so far and has knocked down the fifth-most threes in this postseason so far. During Game 2, the 24-year-old put up 22 points, five assists, three rebounds, and one steal while shooting 8-for-16 from the floor and […]

Rui Hachimura Scores 21 Points From The Bench

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura produced another solid game while coming off of the bench. While he wasn't exactly the answer to win the game like a lot of Lakers faithful believed, he went a big portion of the game without missing a single shot. The former Washington Wizard ended with 21 points, two […]

LeBron James Posts Another Double-Double In Game 2 Loss

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James fell just shy of a triple-double yet again and suffered another loss to go down 0-2 against the Denver Nuggets. The 38-year-old ended the game with 22 points, 10 assists, nine rebounds, four steals, and two blocks on 9-for-19 shooting from the floor. He was unable to hit a […]

Anthony Davis Quiet On The Offensive End In Game 2

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis put up the completely opposite type of offensive game that he did in Game 1. In Game 2 on Thursday night, he posted 18 points on 4-for-15 shooting while adding 14 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and four blocks. Davis is, arguably, the most important player on the team […]

PrizePicks NBA DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Friday, May 19th

Welcome to our PrizePicks NBA DFS prop picks for Friday, May 19th, 2023. The 2022-2023 NBA season is rolling along, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/19/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We are down to four teams left standing in the quest for the Larry O'Brien Trophy awarded to the NBA Champion every season. We are back for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Boston after Miami took Game 1 in the Garden on the shoulders of Butler. Showdowns are a little different. On […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Starting On Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt will move into the starting five for Thursday's Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets. This is a bit surprising considering how well Rui Hachimura did versus Nikola Jokic last game. Despite that, it'll be Vanderbilt moving into the starting five, which will shift Dennis Schroder to the bench. The […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/18/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We are down to four teams left standing in the quest for the Larry O'Brien Trophy awarded to the NBA Champion every season. We are back for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals in Denver after the home team took Game 1 with Jokic abusing the Lakers. Just like we expected, right? Showdowns are […]

Mo Bamba Still Out Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba (ankle) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against Denver. According to reports, the 25-year-old is no longer dealing with swelling in his left ankle and has joined the team in Denver, but Bamba will be sitting out another game. He hasn't […]