Anthony Davis

The Lakers’ most recent signing was big man Christian Wood and despite many thinking he will play a minimum bench role, NBA insider Jovan Buha says otherwise. “Despite signing a veteran’s minimum contract, Wood is expected to have a considerable role for the Lakers off the bench, flanking Anthony Davis in two-big lineups and helping hold down the paint when …

Highlights Anthony Davis expressed a desire to play more at power forward, but NBA writer Mark Medina doesn’t think head coach Darvin Ham will accommodate his wishes unless in rare circumstances. Davis spent most of last season playing at center and reportedly wants more support in the center position to reduce the physical toll on his body. Medina suggests that …

One of the best moves the Los Angeles Lakers ever made was trading for superstar big man Anthony Davis four years ago. They gave the New Orleans Pelicans Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and draft capital for the then-26-year-old, and at the same, some thought New Orleans got the better end of the deal. But now, with Ball’s career …

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterSep 15, 2023, 10:06 AM ET CloseLakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. LOS ANGELES — Jarred Vanderbilt has agreed to a four-year, $48 million extension with the Lakers, locking in the defensive-minded forward a …

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports One of the reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers went from borderline playoff team to legit contender at the trade deadline was their addition of young forward Jarred Vanderbilt, a defensive specialist with great tools on that end of the floor, one who can finish around the basket very efficiently on offense, at that. Vanderbilt, already …

Lakers forward LeBron James, left, has recruited Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and other NBA stars to play for the U.S. in the Paris Olympics next summer, according to a report by the Athletic. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press) The medals had barely been hung on the necks of the German, Serbian and Canadian teams when word began to …

The medals had barely been hung on the necks of the German, Serbian and Canadian teams when word began to circulate about Team USA’s savior assembling an Avengers-style group of colleagues to fix American basketball in the upcoming Olympics. LeBron James, sources not authorized to speak publicly told The Times, is very interested in playing next summer in Paris, bringing …

The FIBA World Cup 2023 ended in misery for Team USA, as they already plan to look ahead. With the 2024 Summer Olympics approaching, the rumors of LeBron James returning for the national side surfaced. The speculation hinted at a potential comeback for his teammate Anthony Davis too, prompting a reaction from Stephen A. Smith. America’s Favorite Video Today Referencing Charles …

After the Team USA’s disappointing finish to the FIBA World Cup 2023, the NBA world’s attention shifts to 2024 Paris Olympics. Anthony Edwards and his men succumbed to Germany in the semi-final game and eventually lost the 3rd place game against Canada. Fans and experts have already begun the roster selection for the Olympics. Notably, superstar LeBron James has revealed …

In its revamped efforts to prevent marquee players from sitting out regular season games, the NBA has introduced a new player participation policy (PPP). Here’s how the policy, which is set to go into effect for the 2023-24 season, may affect LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron and AD are the two Lakers players who fall …

NBA Analysis Network One NBA writer is proposing that the Los Angeles Lakers trade Anthony Davis to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo in a massive blockbuster trade. Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade idea between the Bucks and Lakers: Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks Receive: Anthony Davis, Jarred Vanderbilt, 2029 First-Round Pick An …

Lakers open 2023-2024 vs. defending NBA champs Nuggets The Lakers will play nearly half the 82-game NBA regular season on national TV, the second most in the league. LOS ANGELES – Gone are the days when teams in the National Basketball Association could rest their stars without facing any penalties.  In Los Angeles – the Clippers have been ridiculed for …

The NBA officially adopted the new player participation policy (PPP) for the upcoming season, rules that are looking to heavily limit franchises resting star players. There are a lot of designations and clarifications that come into this, which were explained in detail by Bobby Marks of ESPN. The short of it is that both LeBron James and Anthony Davis fall …

This summer, we saw a different Team USA than we’ve seen in the past. Rather than send bonafide top-10 type talent like the Lakers’ LeBron and Anthony Davis, the powers at be elected to bring what some may call B-level talent. Comprised of players like Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Halliburton, and our guy Austin Reaves (who was consistently one of the …

One of the biggest complaints from many fans across the NBA has been the increase in teams resting star players when healthy during the regular season. With so much emphasis being placed on having players at full strength for the playoffs, teams have taken the route of finding certain games in which to rest their stars in order to preserve …

Back when the Warriors signed DeMarcus Cousins to a one-year, possibly under-market deal in advance of the 2018-19 season, folks around the league suggested that Golden State’s new glut of talent effectively undid any semblance of competitive balance in the NBA. Similarly, when the Nets landed LaMarcus Aldridge after being bought out by the Spurs in 2021, to many, it …

James had played in three Olympic games, and while his haters give him demerits for only winning a bronze medal in 2004, he did help the Americans claim the gold in both 2008 and 2012. His leadership early in his Team USA tenure may have been a concern, but he was the unquestioned leader during the 2012 games, and clearly, …

Are the Los Angeles Lakers a legit contender in the Western Conference with Christian Wood?  It’s amazing how the addition of one player can take a team from good to great, or from just making playoff appearances to competing for championships. The Los Angeles Lakers may have just acquired the piece they need in order to elevate them to that …

Austin Reaves had an inspiring journey to the NBA, originally being an undrafted guard and now cashing in on a four-year, $56 million contract to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. In a short two years in L.A., Reaves earned the love of fans and is set to be an integral part of the franchise for years to come. The …

Despite being the favorite to win the gold medal at this year’s FIBA World Cup, Team USA finished the competition in very disappointing fashion, losing the bronze medal game to Canada in overtime, 127-118. This is the second straight time the squad has failed to capture a medal in a World Cup competition. The 2024 Summer Olympics are slowly but …

There are a lot of advantages to being a big-market team with a legacy like the Los Angeles Lakers. However, sometimes the very same things that give a team an advantage can also create a disadvantage. That seems to be the case if the NBA passes the latest proposed rule change. In an effort to curb load management (and in …

In a bit of a surprise move, the NBA looks set to announce some pretty severe punishments to curtail load management in the upcoming 2023-24 season. As reported by both Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN and Shams Charania of The Athletic on Monday, the league is instituting some large fines for teams that rest multiple stars next season. Under current discussions …

NBA superstars LeBron James and Stephen Curry are among several top players interested in competing for the United States at next year’s Paris Olympics, according to multiple reports on Monday. Two-time Olympic champion and four-time NBA champion James has been recruiting fellow NBA stars for a US squad that seeks a fifth gold medal in a row next year in …

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas reacted to the news that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is looking to play in the 2024 Olympics. James and fellow Lakers star Anthony Davis both reportedly are ready to be part of a potential superteam in next summer’s games. Arenas couldn’t contain his laughter now that James is ready to take on the …

Signing Christian Wood played perfectly into the Lakers’ hands and more importantly, meant that the franchise kept their promise to one of their biggest stars – Anthony Davis. Davis played 99 percent of his minutes at center last season but this is not something he wanted to continue doing, NBA insider Dave McMenamin explained. “Wood tweeted that it had “always …