Los Angeles Lakers – Hoops Habit https://hoopshabit.com NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:43:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.20 If the Los Angeles Lakers keep Westbrook, “let him cook” https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/20/los-angeles-lakers-westbrook-let-cook/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/20/los-angeles-lakers-westbrook-let-cook/#respond Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:00:52 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447781 The Los Angeles Lakers may still trade Russell Westbrook, but there’s not an obvious deal out there (although I would suggest they see if the Hornets still want to dump Gordon Heyward’s contract). At the end of the day, they might decide that the best move is to ride out the last year of Westbrook’s […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/20/los-angeles-lakers-westbrook-let-cook/feed/ 0 Grading LeBron James’ record extension with the Los Angeles Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/19/lebron-extension-los-angeles-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/19/lebron-extension-los-angeles-lakers/#respond Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:00:47 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447768 News broke on Wednesday that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James had agreed to a massive 2-year, $97 million contract extension with the team. Apart from the dollar amount, which makes James the highest-paid player in NBA history, it is a big deal in several other ways. One of which is that it keeps one […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/19/lebron-extension-los-angeles-lakers/feed/ 0 Selecting the Los Angeles Lakers’ Mount Rushmore https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/13/los-angeles-lakers-mount-rushmore/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/13/los-angeles-lakers-mount-rushmore/#respond Sat, 13 Aug 2022 21:00:07 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447455   With so many great players throughout the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 75-year history, determining which were the best of the best can be difficult. This has sparked debates about who the greatest Lakers of all time are, and who would be on a hypothetical Los Angeles Lakers Mount Rushmore. There would only be four spots, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/13/los-angeles-lakers-mount-rushmore/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 5 targets the Los Angeles Lakers must pursue this offseason https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/12/nba-trades-targets-los-angeles-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/12/nba-trades-targets-los-angeles-lakers/#respond Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:00:31 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447336 The Los Angeles Lakers have been featured in no shortage of NBA trade rumors this offseason. At this point, the team is still exploring avenues to try and trade Russell Westbrook after he and the Lakers failed to mesh last season. Of course, they have had no luck thus far, but rumors have started to […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/12/nba-trades-targets-los-angeles-lakers/feed/ 0 Can the Los Angeles Lakers convince LeBron James to stay? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/09/los-angeles-lakers-convince-james-stay/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/09/los-angeles-lakers-convince-james-stay/#respond Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:00:34 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447379 According to a report by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are discussing a possible contract extension. Those talks could have league-altering ramifications since James, who’s still one of the five best players in the NBA, will be a free agent after next season. If the Los Angeles Lakers can’t convince […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/09/los-angeles-lakers-convince-james-stay/feed/ 0 LeBron James wants to win a championship with or without the Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/07/lebron-james-wants-championship-with-without-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/07/lebron-james-wants-championship-with-without-lakers/#respond Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:00:37 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447293 LeBron James and the Lakers have had trouble producing enough wins during the last few seasons. Will the King decide to become a free agent next season? There would not be an NBA offseason if fans did not have the pleasure of engaging in a LeBron James conversation. For years, enthusiasts, analysts and spectators have […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/07/lebron-james-wants-championship-with-without-lakers/feed/ 0 Why Lonnie Walker is a big gamble for the Los Angeles Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/05/lonnie-walker-big-gamble-los-angeles-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/05/lonnie-walker-big-gamble-los-angeles-lakers/#respond Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447277 The Los Angeles Lakers currently find themselves at a standstill in negotiations to acquire Kyrie Irving, adding more uncertainty to a team that already has a lot of questions. Considering the Lakers have limited options to improve their roster, it makes sense that they’d pursue Irving, but signing guard Lonnie Walker doesn’t. At least not […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/05/lonnie-walker-big-gamble-los-angeles-lakers/feed/ 0 NBA Free Agency: Lonnie Walker IV is perfect for the Los Angeles Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/08/nba-free-agency-los-angeles-lakers-lonnie-walker-iv/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/08/nba-free-agency-los-angeles-lakers-lonnie-walker-iv/#respond Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:00:21 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446653 The signing of free agent Lonnie Walker IV was an underrated move by the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office as they looked to rebuild their roster. The Los Angeles Lakers front office has had a distinctly different approach this offseason. NBA Champions in 2020, the Lakers followed this up with a decidedly up-and-down season that resulted […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/08/nba-free-agency-los-angeles-lakers-lonnie-walker-iv/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3 Talen Horton-Tucker trades to help the Los Angeles Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/07/nba-trades-talen-horton-tucker-los-angeles-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/07/nba-trades-talen-horton-tucker-los-angeles-lakers/#respond Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:00:12 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446721 The Los Angeles Lakers will be attempting to reshape their roster heading into next season. So far this offseason, they’ve done a solid job of that, filling the team with some decent depth. Los Angeles has signed players like Lonnie Walker IV, Thomas Bryant, Damian Jones, and Juan Toscano-Anderson. However, while that’s definitely a good […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/07/nba-trades-talen-horton-tucker-los-angeles-lakers/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3-team trade lands Kyrie Irving on LA Clippers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/01/nba-trades-kyrie-irving-la-clippers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/01/nba-trades-kyrie-irving-la-clippers/#respond Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:00:07 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446549 Since the start of last week when The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that negotiations between the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving had reached an impasse, the idea of Kyrie Irving rejoining former teammate Lebron James was the topic that dominated the NBA news cycle. That seemed to come to an end this past Monday when […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/01/nba-trades-kyrie-irving-la-clippers/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3-team trade lands Myles Turner on Los Angeles Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/01/nba-trades-myles-turner-los-angeles-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/01/nba-trades-myles-turner-los-angeles-lakers/#respond Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:40 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446563 The Los Angeles Lakers struggled to do much of anything last season. They missed the Play-In entirely and are now left with the scraps of their failed experiment. In order to get back to a place of contention, they will need to add some serious help. But since they have little to no money to […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/01/nba-trades-myles-turner-los-angeles-lakers/feed/ 0 3 Los Angeles Lakers free agent targets with ties to LeBron James https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/25/los-angeles-lakers-lebron-james-4/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/25/los-angeles-lakers-lebron-james-4/#respond Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:00:27 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445908 Throughout his NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James has undoubtedly played with his share of noteworthy teammates. As the Lakers look to retool their roster this offseason, perhaps the front office should look to add some of those former teammates. Whether it be due to the player’s […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/25/los-angeles-lakers-lebron-james-4/feed/ 0 3 Los Angeles Lakers free agent targets with ties to Russell Westbrook https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/24/los-angeles-lakers-russell-westbrook-3/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/24/los-angeles-lakers-russell-westbrook-3/#respond Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:00:57 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446100 With all signs currently pointing to Russell Westbrook returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2022-23 NBA season, the front office must do what it takes to help him fit in. Perhaps that could entail targeting players that have previously played alongside the former MVP to bring in some familiarity and simultaneously strengthen the […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/24/los-angeles-lakers-russell-westbrook-3/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 2 trades and 3 moves to help the Los Angeles Lakers on both ends https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/20/nba-trades-los-angeles-lakers-2/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/20/nba-trades-los-angeles-lakers-2/#respond Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:00:25 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445707 The Los Angeles Lakers built a championship team based on a defensive identity in 2020. Yet since then, questionable roster decisions have evaporated any identity and transformed them into a team relying purely on individual talent. The Lakers roster, and constant injuries, left head coach Frank Vogel with a demanding challenge to find different lineups […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/20/nba-trades-los-angeles-lakers-2/feed/ 0 Why Bradley Beal is not the answer to the Los Angeles Lakers’ problems https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/19/bradley-beal-los-angeles-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/19/bradley-beal-los-angeles-lakers/#respond Sun, 19 Jun 2022 21:00:24 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446130 The Los Angeles Lakers were a mess last season. Between Russell Westbrook’s on-court fit, Anthony Davis’ injury, and their severe lack of depth, they just flat-out weren’t very good. After being named one of the favorites to win it all once the season began, the Lakers’ problems quickly became evident, and in the end, they […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/19/bradley-beal-los-angeles-lakers/feed/ 0 Report: Los Angeles Lakers intend to keep Russell Westbrook https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/13/los-angeles-lakers-russell-westbrook-2/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/13/los-angeles-lakers-russell-westbrook-2/#respond Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:00:22 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445894 The Los Angeles Lakers were pegged as the favorites to make it out of the Western Conference at the start of the season. There were high hopes for their veteran-led crew. By the end of the season, however, they failed to even qualify for the Play-In Tournament. It was a failure of epic proportions, and […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/13/los-angeles-lakers-russell-westbrook-2/feed/ 0 Report: Lakers not willing to attach pick in Russell Westbrook trade https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/25/report-lakers-russell-westbrook-trade/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/25/report-lakers-russell-westbrook-trade/#respond Wed, 25 May 2022 16:00:40 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445308 The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a terrible regular season that saw them miss the postseason entirely. Now, they’ll be looking to make some big-time changes that likely include moving on from Russell Westbrook. When the Lakers traded for Westbrook last offseason, they were expected to fight for a championship. Instead, they found themselves fighting […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/25/report-lakers-russell-westbrook-trade/feed/ 0 Why Darvin Ham is the favorite for the Los Angeles Lakers job https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/22/darvin-ham-los-angeles-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/22/darvin-ham-los-angeles-lakers/#respond Sun, 22 May 2022 19:00:01 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445234 After unceremoniously firing Frank Vogel at the end of last season, the Los Angeles Lakers are on the hunt for a new head coach. They’ll be looking to make it back to the mountain top after a disappointing season last year. Their duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis has already proven to be championship-caliber, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/22/darvin-ham-los-angeles-lakers/feed/ 0 Shannon Sharpe provides delusional take on Russell Westbrook trade https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/11/shannon-sharpe-russell-westbrook-trade/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/11/shannon-sharpe-russell-westbrook-trade/#respond Wed, 11 May 2022 21:00:05 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444936 He’s at it again. Shannon Sharpe is back to his old tricks, looking to make one-sided deals favoring the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James. It’s hard to be surprised, though. After all, when the oddsmakers favor you to represent the Western Conference at the 2022 NBA Finals, and you finish 33-49 and miss the […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/11/shannon-sharpe-russell-westbrook-trade/feed/ 0 Mark Jackson might be the best option for the Los Angeles Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/07/mark-jackson-los-angeles-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/07/mark-jackson-los-angeles-lakers/#respond Sat, 07 May 2022 16:00:32 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444847 After their extremely disappointing season this past year, the Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with head coach Frank Vogel. It was a messy breakup, to say the least, but now the Lakers will be searching for a new leader this summer. The Lakers are reportedly receiving help from former head coach Phil Jackson in their […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/07/mark-jackson-los-angeles-lakers/feed/ 0 5 roster moves the Los Angeles Lakers must make this offseason https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/27/moves-los-angeles-lakers-offseason/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/27/moves-los-angeles-lakers-offseason/#respond Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:00:06 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444406 After a brutal 2021-22 campaign, the Los Angeles Lakers will shift their focus to the offseason as they look to leap back into contention next season. It is far from controversial to say that the purple and gold have an abundance of issues to address, starting with their head coach after they relieved Frank Vogel […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/27/moves-los-angeles-lakers-offseason/feed/ 0 2 Russell Westbrook trades for Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/20/2-russell-westbrook-trades-los-angeles-lakers-charlotte-hornets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/20/2-russell-westbrook-trades-los-angeles-lakers-charlotte-hornets/#respond Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:00:20 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444246 After one hectic regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers will now shift their focus to the offseason. The purple and gold have a laundry list of things to address regarding their roster moving forward, with the most prominent being the future of Russell Westbrook. The former NBA MVP winner has a player option worth an […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/20/2-russell-westbrook-trades-los-angeles-lakers-charlotte-hornets/feed/ 0 3 players the Los Angeles Lakers must target in a Russell Westbrook trade https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/16/los-angeles-lakers-russell-westbrook-trade/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/16/los-angeles-lakers-russell-westbrook-trade/#respond Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:00:55 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444079 After one disastrous season, the Los Angeles Lakers appear ready to move on from former MVP Russell Westbrook. Westbrook’s fit with the franchise was questionable from the moment they traded for him during the offseason, and that issue never resolved itself as the season progressed. With the Lakers now set to miss the postseason, moving […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/16/los-angeles-lakers-russell-westbrook-trade/feed/ 0 Top 3 Russell Westbrook trade ideas for this offseason https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/15/russell-westbrook-trade-ideas/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/15/russell-westbrook-trade-ideas/#respond Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:00:51 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444151 Oh, Los Angeles Lakers. What a season it was. The word ‘disappointing’ doesn’t really do it justice, now does it? I think the word ‘abomination’ makes a lot more sense. Now I know what most Lakers fans will say – ‘There were too many injuries! Who knows what would have happened if the team was […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/15/russell-westbrook-trade-ideas/feed/ 0 Nick Nurse would be foolish to join the Los Angeles Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/11/nick-nurse-los-angeles-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/11/nick-nurse-los-angeles-lakers/#respond Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:00:36 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=443972 The Los Angeles Lakers have officially parted ways with head coach Frank Vogel. But that’s only after Vogel found out about the news byways of a Woj Bomb, rather than hearing it from the organization itself. No matter, the Lakers will now be on the hunt for the next head coach of the franchise. And […]

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