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Rob Pelinka: Lakers ‘Explored’ Options In 2024 NBA Draft But CBA Makes Trades Difficult
The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft had plenty of intrigue, as the lack of superstar talent led to trades and unpredictable selections. That’s how Tennessee star Dalton Knecht fell to Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 17 despite being a projected lottery pick. The...
Lakers Video: Dalton Knecht’s First Jersey Was Kobe Bryant Christmas Uniform
The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed their newest member on Wednesday night when they selected Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Knecht was viewed as a potential lottery pick, but ultimately fell to the Lakers, joining the franchise that’s home to one of the all-time great shooting guards in Kobe Bryant.
Rob Pelinka: Lakers Creating App To Help Players Learn JJ Redick’s System
The Los Angeles Lakers hope new head coach JJ Redick will be the man in charge for a long time. General manager Rob Pelinka has spoken about Redick’s high IQ and what he can bring to this team and with the latter being only 40 years old, he is also more in tune with newer ideas that perhaps some old school coaches may not be as privy to.
Lakers News: JJ Redick Can’t Wait To Coach Austin Reaves
With JJ Redick officially becoming the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the franchise now shifts its focus to the NBA Draft and free agency. The roster needs to be improved to ascend to championship contention, but Austin Reaves looks to be off the table unless a superstar suddenly becomes available.
Dalton Knecht: It’s A ‘Dream Come True’ To Be Drafted By Lakers
After a lot of speculation, the Los Angeles Lakers wound up keeping their first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and selecting University of Tennessee wing Dalton Knecht with the 17th overall pick. There were plenty of ways the Lakers could have gone with their selection, but Knecht, a projected top-10 selection by most, surprisingly dropped to the Lakers.
Rob Pelinka: Dalton Knecht Was ‘Unanimous’ Top-10 Player On Lakers’ Draft Board
If the Los Angeles Lakers were to keep their first-round selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, it was anyone’s guess as to who they would be targeting. But the man they got was one no one expected as they took Tennessee wing Dalton Knecht with the 17th overall pick.
Lakers Select Dalton Knecht With 17th Overall Pick In 2024 NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Lakers came into the 2024 NBA Draft with two picks, one in the first round at No. 17 overall and one in the second round at No. 55 overall. For the first time, the draft switched to two days this year with the first round taking place on Wednesday evening and then the second round to follow on Thursday afternoon.
Lakers Rumors: Dwane Casey & Jacque Vaughn Have Been Pursued For JJ Redick’s Coaching Staff
Now that the Los Angeles Lakers have a head coach in place with the hiring of JJ Redick, the next order of business will be filling out his staff. Given Redick’s lack of experience, the Lakers have been clear that they want to surrounding him with a quality staff that includes at least two former head coaches. That should help Redick with the transition to coaching considering he has never sat in that seat before.
Lakers News: JJ Redick Discusses Framework Of His Ideal Coaching Staff
When hiring a first-time head coach, one who has no experience at any major level, the construction of the coaching staff becomes that much more important. Thus is the case with the Los Angeles Lakers and new head coach JJ Redick. Many believe that Redick has the traits to be...
Lakers News: USC’s Isaiah Collier Thinks Bronny James Will Thrive In NBA
At this stage of his career, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has spent time paying it forward to younger players in the NBA by making himself available and sharing infinite amounts of knowledge and advice with those looking to make it to the association. With the 2024 NBA Draft...
Lakers Draft Rumors: Devin Carter, Ja’Kobe Walter, Tristan da Silva, Yves Missi
The day of the 2024 NBA Draft is finally here and the Los Angeles Lakers will have some interesting decisions to make. They currently own the No. 17 overall pick in the first round and No. 55 overall pick in the second round, although that can always change with trades being a possibility.
Trae Young Rumors: Lakers, Pelicans & Spurs Are Appealing Destinations For Hawks Star
The Los Angeles Lakers know they need to make improvements to their roster this offseason, but the question is will that be in the form of adding depth or chasing another third star. If they go the latter route then perhaps the most likely star to be traded this summer...
Lakers NBA Draft Prospect Evaluations: Colorado Forward Tristan da Silva
As the 2024 NBA Draft draws closer, the rumblings around the league that the Los Angeles Lakers could be leaning towards staying in the first round versus the original expectation that they would trade the No. 17 pick for immediate help. Should the Lakers either move up, down or stand...
Lakers News: JJ Redick & LeBron James Didn’t Discuss Head Coaching Job
The Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching search has finally come to an end as they formally introduced JJ Redick as their next head coach. Los Angeles targeted Redick early on in their process and the two sides finally agreed to a reported four-year deal. Now, Redick gets the rare opportunity to lead the Lakers franchise as well as coach LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
2024 NBA Draft Rumors: Lakers Plan To Keep 17th Pick
The 2024 NBA Draft kicks off on Wednesday evening, and the Los Angeles Lakers are armed and ready to go with two picks – No. 17 overall in the first round and No. 55 overall in the second round. With the Lakers being in win-now mode considering where LeBron...
Austin Reaves: Lakers Should Add ‘Physical’ Center To Help Anthony Davis
The Los Angeles Lakers head into the offseason with a few roster needs, including a center, three-and-D wing and point of attack defender in the backcourt. It’s unlikely that the Lakers will be able to address all of those needs, as evidenced by last offseason when they didn’t add any meaningful big men after getting swept by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals.
Lakers News: JJ Redick Wants To Utilize Anthony Davis As Offensive ‘Hub’
Upon news of the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick as the franchise’s new head coach, one of the first things to be reported was his desire to further utilize superstar big man Anthony Davis. It was believed that Redick wanted to get Davis more involved offensively, especially late in games, and the coach expounded on that at his introductory press conference.
Lakers Rumors: Still Unwilling To Include Austin Reaves In Hawks’ Dejounte Murray Trade
During this past season’s trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers made an attempt to trade for Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. The two sides were unable to come to terms on a deal, however, as the Hawks wanted Austin Reaves to be part of the deal, something the Lakers were unwilling to do.
Lakers Rumors: LeBron James & Anthony Davis Want Organization To Go ‘All-In’ On Elite Player
After losing in the first round of the playoffs, it is clear that the Los Angeles Lakers need to improve their roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis to get back into championship contention. The Lakers have three tradable first-round picks at their disposal and have been linked to a...
Rob Pelinka Discusses If Lakers Will Use 3 First-Round Picks To Upgrade Roster
When the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t make any moves at the trade deadline last season, general manager Rob Pelinka pointed out that they would have access to three first-round picks to help improve the roster this summer. After a first round playoff exit and a coaching change, it’s clear...
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