Coach Frank Vogel pulled Russell Westbrook late in the Lakers' loss to the Pacers on Wednesday night, with sources saying Vogel had assurances that the organization would support him in taking a hard line in coaching the star.
— Caris LeVert scored a franchise-record 22 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Malcolm Brogdon added 19 and the Indiana Pacers increased the pressure on Lakers coach Frank Vogel with a 111-104 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
Lakers coach Frank Vogel said repeatedly Wednesday that he is focused on the task at hand -- namely, getting L.A. turned around -- amid questions about his job security.
The 25-year-old is trying to jump-start his career in LA: 'I'm not even anywhere close to my prime, anywhere close to the player that I can be'
LeBron James apologized to Lakers fans and the next night Los Angeles made the No. 1 offense in the league look sorry in a 101-95 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday.
— LeBron James scored 25 points and Stanley Johnson had 10 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-95 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.
Memphis' franchise-record 11-game winning streak is over, but Ja Morant and the Grizzlies proved they belong among the NBA's elite. See where Grind City and every team stand this week.
The conversation around the botched ending of the Cowboys game continues. Where does Jerry Jones take this team from here, and will he fire Mike McCarthy? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Cowboys Reporter Clarence Hill Jr. joins the show the discuss that. Also, 7x All-Pro Steve Tasker joins the guys to talk about Josh Allen's epic performance. Plus, the guys discuss KD's injury, and the Lakers/Magic Johnson drama!
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said Magic Johnson was "entitled to his opinion" after the former Lakers great was critical of the team's effort following a 37-point loss at Denver on Saturday night.
— Michael Malone knew Bones Hyland was struggling, so the Denver coach sat down with him after a Denver morning shootaround this week.
Anthony Davis participated in an individual on-court workout on Friday, and the Lakers are optimistic he could return sometime during L.A.'s long road trip at the end of the month, sources told ESPN.
Stephen Curry and LeBron James are duking it out for the right to be a captain in next month's All-Star Game, a battle the Warriors star currently has the edge in by a little more than 77,000 votes.
Russell Westbrook said, "The word 'slump' isn't something I lean on," as he vowed to figure it out after four straight games of poor shooting.
— De’Aaron Fox scored 29 points, Chimezie Metu made a clutch 3-pointer with 46.7 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings ended their longest losing streak of the season by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 125-116 on Wednesday night.
The 35-year-old point guard is playing more and growing into a mentor following the trade from the Lakers to Cavaliers
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 34 | 9 | .791 | - | W4 |
| Golden State | 32 | 12 | .727 | 2.5 | W1 |
| LA Lakers | 22 | 23 | .489 | 13 | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 22 | 24 | .478 | 13.5 | L1 |
| Sacramento | 18 | 29 | .383 | 18 | L2 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(22) | Isaiah Jackson | PF | Kentucky |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 22 | 23 | .489 |
| 2020-21 | 42 | 30 | .583 |
| 2019-20 | 52 | 19 | .732 |
| 2018-19 | 37 | 45 | .451 |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 47 | .427 |
