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Intuit Dome is set to open in time for the 2024-2025 NBA season. The project is the product of a contentious political and legal battle which commenced in in 2017, when the Clippers and the City of Inglewood announce plans for the arena. Madison Square Garden Company (MSG), the concert and entertainment company which converted the nearby Kia Forum into a live events venue 10 years ago, had previously controlled the arena site under a ground lease, and alleged that Inglewood Mayor James Butts...
Mayor Karen Bass tonight lit Los Angeles City Hall purple and gold and released a video congratulating LeBron James for breaking the NBA all-time scoring record. A photo of City Hall is available here. Congratulations LeBron! What you've done -- the breaking of one of the most monumental records in sports -- will be heard throughout our city and around the world. I'd be remiss if I didn't also acknowledge an LA Legend -- Kareem Abdul Jabbar -- who held this record for decades. I am so glad to see that though the record holder is changing...
By Mykell Mathieu Sports Reporter Paul George has returned to All Star form as the Clippers put together a five-game winning streak before a tough loss to the Cavs on Sunday night. George had been out of the lineup for five straight games from Jan. 5th to 16th after tweaking his right hamstring once again. The Clippers forward missed seven straight games earlier in the season dealing with the same injury. In his absence, the Clippers had struggled but have turned things around with his return....
LeBron James, who was anointed "The Chosen One" on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a 17-year-old high school junior, fulfilled that prophecy by breaking the NBA scoring record with his 38,388th point during season 20 of his illustrious career. The Los Angeles Lakers' forward scored the record-breaking basket in front of a home crowd Tuesday night local time against the Oklahoma City Thunder, overtaking a milestone that stood for nearly 39 years and was held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Lakers...
The burden of a king is heavy and complex; he is liable for the welfare of their kingdom, and criticism follows at every turn. However, their name stands the test of time if they rule with grace as legends. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most prominent moral leaders this nation has produced, was celebrated last week but when it comes to Black athletes like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Jim Brown and Muhammad Ali that stood tall in the civil rights movement LeBron James of the...
The Lakers are currently in 13th place in the NBA's Western Conference and right now they are not in a good position to make the playoffs without Anthony Davis in the lineup. Eight teams make the playoffs in each conference and if you include the Play-In Tournament 10 teams are eligible. Right now, the Lakers are fighting to make the Play-In Tournament. Why are the Lakers in 13th place in their conference? One of the main reasons is the absence of Davis. The other reason is the lack of...
The NBA announced that LA Clippers forward Paul George has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, October 31, through Sunday, November 6. This is George's 11th-career Player of the Week Award and his third time winning the award with the Clippers. During the week, George helped lead the team to a 3-1 record while averaging 32.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 2.3 steals. The seven-time All-Star recorded 35 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, six...
The Los Angeles Lakers have requested waivers on guards Shaquille Harrison and Nate Pierre-Louis and center Jay Huff, it was announced today. Harrison, who was signed by the Lakers on Oct. 8, appeared in two preseason games and averaged 1.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 12.0 minutes per game. Huff appeared in three games for the Lakers this preseason, recording averages of 4.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 9.5 minutes per contest. He was signed by the purple and gold on July 27. Pierre-Louis was signed by Los...
Lakers guard Dennis Schröder underwent successful surgery today to repair the ulnar collateral ligament on his right thumb. Schröder will be reevaluated by team doctors in approximately three weeks, and further updates will be provided at that time....
Lakers center Thomas Bryant underwent successful surgery today to repair the ulnar collateral ligament on his left thumb. Bryant will be reevaluated by team doctors in approximately three weeks, and further updates will be provided at that time...
The Clippers and Lakers held their annual Media Days last Monday and at first glance the Clippers look like they are the better team because they have a deeper, more proven roster. The Lakers still have the Big Three, but can they stay healthy, and like a friend of mine said, “Can someone coach Russell Westbrook.” Staying healthy applies to every team sport but right now we a talking about the NBA. They have the smallest team rosters in professional sports so when an injury occurs, it’s magni...
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz in exchange for guard Talen Horton-Tucker and forward Stanley Johnson, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. We are thrilled to add Patrick Beverley’s toughness and competitive spirit to our team,” Pelinka said. “We’re confident that Patrick’s ‘3-and-D’ style will fit in nicely with the other pieces of our roster and align perfectly with Coach Ham’s philosophy of hard work and smart play.” Beverley (6’1”, 1...
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Max Christie, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Christie appeared in 35 games (all starts) in his lone season at Michigan State last year, averaging 9.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 30.8 minutes. The 2021-22 Big Ten All-Freshman Team selection scored in double figures in 13 games last season and was selected with the 35th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft....
The LA Clippers have signed free agent and five-time All-Star John Wall, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released. “John is one of the great downhill drivers and shot creators of his era,” said Frank. “He will add depth to our backcourt with his initiating, passing and point-of-attack defense.” Wall, 31, has appeared in 613 career games with averages of 19.1 points, 9.1 assists and 4.3 rebounds over 10 seasons with the Washington Wizards and Houst...
The LA Clippers have re-signed free agent Nicolas Batum, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released. “Nico is a selfless vet and a winning player whose intelligence, versatility and skill have lifted our team for the past two years,” said Frank. “We wanted to keep building with him and are honored he wanted the same.” Batum, 33, appeared in 59 games (54 starts) for the Clippers last season and averaged 8.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists while s...
The LA Clippers have re-signed free agent Amir Coffey, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released. “Amir joined our organization as an undrafted free agent and has turned himself into a reliable and versatile two-way wing,” said Frank. “He is an important part of our present and future, as well as an example to all our young players. He put in the work and is reaping the rewards.” Coffey, 25, appeared in 69 games (30 starts) and averaged career-...
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Thomas Bryant, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Bryant appeared in 27 games (nine starts) for the Wizards last season, averaging 7.4 points (.520 FG%) and 4.0 rebounds in 16.3 minutes. Bryant returns to Los Angeles after appearing in 15 games as a rookie for the Lakers during the 2017-18 season. Across five seasons with Los Angeles and Washington, Bryant has appeared in 170 games (108...
The Los Angeles Lakers announced today the team’s preseason schedule for the 2022- 23 season. The Lakers will open preseason on Monday, October 3 in Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena versus the Sacramento Kings. Los Angeles will then head to Las Vegas for back-to-back games against the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers will play their final three preseason games on a California swing against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, at home versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, and on the road at Golden 1 Center versus the S...
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been named to the All-NBA Third Team. The selection marks the 18th consecutive All-NBA honor of his career, extending an NBA record for most selections in league history. James averaged 30.3 points (.524 FG%), 8.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists. 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks in 56 games, marking the 18th straight season he has averaged 25+ points and adding to an already-standing NBA record. An 18-time NBA All-Star, James moved to second place on the NBA's...
Is this the most disappointing season in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers? That's the question all of Laker Nation will pondering during this year's playoffs. For a team many thought that would be competing for a NBA championship. The Lakers will be home thinking about ways to improve this aging roster with a few pieces that just doesn't fit. Who will be the new head coach leading the Lake Show? Will the Lakers contemplate rebuilding? Those are some of the questions the organization will...
By Mykell Mathieu Sports Reporter Paul George returned in a big comeback win against the Utah Jazz last week. His return along with Norman Powell puts the Clippers in a good position to make a deep playoff run like last season. They are currently in eighth place in the Western Conference with a record of 36-38. In his first game back after missing 96 days, George finished the game with 34 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. The Clippers are getting healthier at the right time as they get ready for...
Ferruccio Lamborghini had his engine schematics. Mansa Musa had the stars and after their 117-102 victory last week at the Staples Center over the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers may have found their blueprint for success. The quandary at hand is will Los Angeles adhere to what works moving forward. Anthony Davis meandered through the first half like a disinterested art critic at the Getty Center at the start of the game. He went one-for-three, scoring only three points in the first...
One person, alone, can be easily defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer; but when all hands are in, the Los Angeles Clippers are showcasing how difficult they will be nightly for opponents. High above the court hangs a banner that says, "All Hands." At press time the Clippers were riding a five-game winning streak. They are currently in fifth place in the Western Conference. The Clippers flexed their collective will with a late 4th quarter rally to defeat the Charlotte Hornets...
By Isabel Gonzalez Sports Reporter The Clippers couldn't quite shake off a bad start and had to swallow a 92-79 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers last Wednesday night at the Staples Center. That loss dropped the Clippers to 1-3 to start the season and that includes two home losses. "I thought the flow was nasty for us offensively," said Clipper head coach Tyronn Lue after the game on Wednesday. "I thought we did a lot of over dribbling. We missed shots and I thought we were flat just from the...
EL SEGUNDO – Lakers forward Trevor Ariza had an arthroscopic debridement procedure performed on his right ankle today. He is expected to make a full and complete recovery. Team doctors will reevaluate Ariza in approximately 8 weeks, and an update will be provided at that time. ###...
