Jamal Crawford: If LeBron is still Lakers' best player, I'd look at trading Anthony Davis
ClutchPoints: “They don’t have enough to even compete right now. And my thing is, if LeBron [James] is still your best player at this point, I’m looking at trading Anthony Davis.” Jamal Crawford says the Lakers should trade AD 👀 (via @playmaker) pic.twitter.com/cWlz1ZljM6
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Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
With Rui Hachimura as a starter this season, the Lakers are 20-10 — a 55-win pace over the course of an 82-game season.
On Rui stepping up with LeBron and AD out in consecutive games, rebounding better, adjusting to his fluctuating role and more: theathletic.com/5374509/2024/0… – 2:46 PM
With Rui Hachimura as a starter this season, the Lakers are 20-10 — a 55-win pace over the course of an 82-game season.
On Rui stepping up with LeBron and AD out in consecutive games, rebounding better, adjusting to his fluctuating role and more: theathletic.com/5374509/2024/0… – 2:46 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell discussed what he learned from LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, a misconception about Anthony Davis, how he and Austin Reaves bonded, how the season has gone for the Lakers, wanting to remain a Laker in free agency, and more.
👉🏼 hoopshype.com/lists/nba-dang… pic.twitter.com/BoxARAZv9Y – 2:17 PM
Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell discussed what he learned from LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, a misconception about Anthony Davis, how he and Austin Reaves bonded, how the season has gone for the Lakers, wanting to remain a Laker in free agency, and more.
👉🏼 hoopshype.com/lists/nba-dang… pic.twitter.com/BoxARAZv9Y – 2:17 PM
Zach Kram @zachkram
Kram Session this week investigates the Bucks’ middling record with Doc Rivers, plus a conspiracy surrounding LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and … Frank Kaminsky?
theringer.com/nba/2024/3/28/… – 11:30 AM
Kram Session this week investigates the Bucks’ middling record with Doc Rivers, plus a conspiracy surrounding LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and … Frank Kaminsky?
theringer.com/nba/2024/3/28/… – 11:30 AM
Zach Kram @zachkram
Kram Session this week investigates the Bucks’ middling record with Doc Rivers, plus a conspiracy surrounding LeBron James, Anthony Davis and … Frank Kaminsky?
theringer.com/nba/2024/3/28/… – 11:30 AM
Kram Session this week investigates the Bucks’ middling record with Doc Rivers, plus a conspiracy surrounding LeBron James, Anthony Davis and … Frank Kaminsky?
theringer.com/nba/2024/3/28/… – 11:30 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers-Grizzlies reaction: LA thrashes Memphis without Anthony Davis: youtube.com/watch?v=UtqI9_… pic.twitter.com/haZUzK21we – 2:48 AM
Lakers-Grizzlies reaction: LA thrashes Memphis without Anthony Davis: youtube.com/watch?v=UtqI9_… pic.twitter.com/haZUzK21we – 2:48 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Even though no one can fill the void left by AD’s absence, Rui Hachimura stepped up his game tonight with an impressive performance:
32 pts (7-8 from deep), 10 rebs, 2 blks – 10:33 PM
Even though no one can fill the void left by AD’s absence, Rui Hachimura stepped up his game tonight with an impressive performance:
32 pts (7-8 from deep), 10 rebs, 2 blks – 10:33 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers win their fifth in a row, beating MEM 136-124 to improve to 41-32. With AD out, Rui was magnificent 32p on 11-of-14 (career high seven 3s) 10r 2b; LeBron 23p 14r 12a 2s; D-Lo 23p; Prince 15p; Hayes 14p 7r; Dinwiddie 14p 7r; Reaves 13p 11a. – 10:29 PM
The Lakers win their fifth in a row, beating MEM 136-124 to improve to 41-32. With AD out, Rui was magnificent 32p on 11-of-14 (career high seven 3s) 10r 2b; LeBron 23p 14r 12a 2s; D-Lo 23p; Prince 15p; Hayes 14p 7r; Dinwiddie 14p 7r; Reaves 13p 11a. – 10:29 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
After Anthony Davis carried a huge load last night in Milwaukee, LeBron returned the favor tonight in Memphis, with 23 points on 8 of 14 FG’s, 14 boards and 12 assists plus 2 steals.
He was +33 in what will be the 5th straight Lakers win. – 10:23 PM
After Anthony Davis carried a huge load last night in Milwaukee, LeBron returned the favor tonight in Memphis, with 23 points on 8 of 14 FG’s, 14 boards and 12 assists plus 2 steals.
He was +33 in what will be the 5th straight Lakers win. – 10:23 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers led by as many as 27, but take just a 10-point lead into the 4th Q here in Memphis, 102-92. As Anthony Davis said last night: “A 20-point lead in this league now, it’s nothing” – 9:55 PM
The Lakers led by as many as 27, but take just a 10-point lead into the 4th Q here in Memphis, 102-92. As Anthony Davis said last night: “A 20-point lead in this league now, it’s nothing” – 9:55 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
With 3:31 left in the third quarter, Rui’s got eight rebounds. Second consecutive game without LeBron or AD that he’s helped pick up the slack on the glass. (Side note: I’d like to see Rui rebound more like this on a regular basis because he should be capable. But still…) AK – 9:45 PM
With 3:31 left in the third quarter, Rui’s got eight rebounds. Second consecutive game without LeBron or AD that he’s helped pick up the slack on the glass. (Side note: I’d like to see Rui rebound more like this on a regular basis because he should be capable. But still…) AK – 9:45 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
I haven’t seen this building this empty and quiet in years. Nick Nurse and the Sixers coming here Sunday, followed by (hopefully) LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers which should juice things up a bit at least. – 9:41 PM
I haven’t seen this building this empty and quiet in years. Nick Nurse and the Sixers coming here Sunday, followed by (hopefully) LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers which should juice things up a bit at least. – 9:41 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The oldest player in the NBA, LeBron (39), just hit a pretty fadeaway J over the youngest player in the NBA, GG Jackson (19), to get to 6 for 6 on the evening towards 13 points with 7 boards and 5 assists as he tries to carry LAL as AD did last night.
Lakers lead 62-54. – 8:58 PM
The oldest player in the NBA, LeBron (39), just hit a pretty fadeaway J over the youngest player in the NBA, GG Jackson (19), to get to 6 for 6 on the evening towards 13 points with 7 boards and 5 assists as he tries to carry LAL as AD did last night.
Lakers lead 62-54. – 8:58 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
With Anthony Davis out and Christian Wood sidelined, Harry Giles III will be in the rotation as the backup big to Jaxson Hayes tonight vs. Memphis. – 8:29 PM
With Anthony Davis out and Christian Wood sidelined, Harry Giles III will be in the rotation as the backup big to Jaxson Hayes tonight vs. Memphis. – 8:29 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
That gives [Anthony Davis] a lot of confidence”
@JumpShot8 talks with @TermineRadio about Davis’ last two wins over the Milwaukee Bucks. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/CyvIdbBUMn – 8:22 PM
That gives [Anthony Davis] a lot of confidence”
@JumpShot8 talks with @TermineRadio about Davis’ last two wins over the Milwaukee Bucks. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/CyvIdbBUMn – 8:22 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL are doing a nice job controlling the glass in the absence of Anthony Davis, with an 8-3 edge as they lead 16-9 midway through the 1st Q. – 8:22 PM
LAL are doing a nice job controlling the glass in the absence of Anthony Davis, with an 8-3 edge as they lead 16-9 midway through the 1st Q. – 8:22 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
With Anthony Davis out and Jaxson Hayes the lone rotation big available, I expect Darvin to give Harry Giles some minutes… at backup shooting guard… eating into Max Christie’s time. AK – 8:06 PM
With Anthony Davis out and Jaxson Hayes the lone rotation big available, I expect Darvin to give Harry Giles some minutes… at backup shooting guard… eating into Max Christie’s time. AK – 8:06 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jaxson Hayes replaces Anthony Davis in the starting lineup tonight, the first time this group has started together. – 7:32 PM
Jaxson Hayes replaces Anthony Davis in the starting lineup tonight, the first time this group has started together. – 7:32 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Lakers announced that Anthony Davis (knee) is out tonight vs. Memphis. pic.twitter.com/gzuy8w5a72 – 7:19 PM
The Lakers announced that Anthony Davis (knee) is out tonight vs. Memphis. pic.twitter.com/gzuy8w5a72 – 7:19 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Per the Lakers, LeBron will be available tonight, but Anthony Davis, no surprise after logging 52 double-OT minutes in Milwaukee while battling what’s now listed as a left knee hyperextension, is out. AK – 7:05 PM
Per the Lakers, LeBron will be available tonight, but Anthony Davis, no surprise after logging 52 double-OT minutes in Milwaukee while battling what’s now listed as a left knee hyperextension, is out. AK – 7:05 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James has been upgraded to available for tonight at Memphis, but Anthony Davis (left knee hyperextension) has been downgraded to out, per the Lakers. – 7:03 PM
LeBron James has been upgraded to available for tonight at Memphis, but Anthony Davis (left knee hyperextension) has been downgraded to out, per the Lakers. – 7:03 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James is available tonight vs. Memphis.
Anthony Davis is out. – 7:02 PM
LeBron James is available tonight vs. Memphis.
Anthony Davis is out. – 7:02 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Memphis.
Anthony Davis (left knee hyperextension) has been downgraded to OUT. – 7:02 PM
LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Memphis.
Anthony Davis (left knee hyperextension) has been downgraded to OUT. – 7:02 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Anthony Davis is the top Laker player this season, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating. pic.twitter.com/HWzs1Np3nn – 6:37 PM
Anthony Davis is the top Laker player this season, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating. pic.twitter.com/HWzs1Np3nn – 6:37 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham said AD (knee) and LeBron (ankle) are going through their typical pregame routines as we await a status update. Should LeBron be able to play coming off a huge minutes load for everyone else at MIL?
“That would be a huge shot in the arm to get him back out there.” – 6:35 PM
Darvin Ham said AD (knee) and LeBron (ankle) are going through their typical pregame routines as we await a status update. Should LeBron be able to play coming off a huge minutes load for everyone else at MIL?
“That would be a huge shot in the arm to get him back out there.” – 6:35 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis and LeBron James are both game-time decisions. – 6:31 PM
Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis and LeBron James are both game-time decisions. – 6:31 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“The torch has been passed. AD is the Lakers’ best player.”
Has Anthony Davis fully accepted his role as leader without LeBron? 👀 pic.twitter.com/NkurPvsq7o – 3:35 PM
“The torch has been passed. AD is the Lakers’ best player.”
Has Anthony Davis fully accepted his role as leader without LeBron? 👀 pic.twitter.com/NkurPvsq7o – 3:35 PM
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How did you and Austin Reaves form your bromance? D’Angelo Russell: I think we both honestly were caught in the pickle of how to play next to these guys. You have LeBron, Anthony Davis, and this Lakers whirlwind kind of haunting you always, good or bad, because you’ll be trending for something. When I got here, he was that fresh fruit that was kind of that golden child. I remember being that and going through the ups and downs. I always tried to take pride in preparing him for what was about to come next if I could and help him see what he was going through. We became fans of each other. I said, “You’re going to be here a long time, bro. You might as well take all this in.” I was preparing his mind for all of that. He had a heck of a summer and came in ready to continue to dominate the game. -via HoopsHype / March 28, 2024
What are your thoughts on Anthony Davis’ play this season and the injury-prone label he’s had? D’Angelo Russell: I think that’s a huge misconception. It does nothing but motivate him. I’ve never seen him take a game off defensively. He might not win the matchup, but he’s always there. There’s no night off defensively for him. That’s his bread and butter. I’ve seen him rise in the playoffs, where it’s a different level, and he dominates. I’ve always got his back in that sense. -via HoopsHype / March 28, 2024
Jovan Buha: Darvin Ham was asked if he wishes he went to this current starting lineup of Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell earlier in the season given Rui’s success as a starter. Here’s his response: pic.twitter.com/zLQqfaddhq -via Twitter @jovanbuha / March 28, 2024
Raúl Barrigón: Paul George passed Jamal Crawford for 11th place on the NBA’s all-time three-point field goal list (2,223). -via Twitter @BarriHoopsHype / March 25, 2024
Jamal Crawford to Stephon Marbury: “I’ve never said this publicly, but you’re the most talented player I’ve ever played with… you mean so much to so many people around the world, and we just love you to death. You’re one of those dudes who will live on forever, who you are as a person, obviously, but your game matches who you are as a person, and that is beyond anything.” -via YouTube / March 13, 2024
Jamal Crawford: Being in the gym over these last few months in national games- watching, listening, talking to, hearing.. There is alot wrong with AAU. BUT the PARENTS are near the top of the list. It’s sickening. The delusion that exist is crazy. If we’re always making excuse’s for our children’s behavior where it has to be someone else’s fault, and we’re not teaching them accountability, we’re setting them up to fail. If we’re always criticizing a coach or program who is given their own time to benefit YOUR child’s development and well being, and that’s not enough, you should coach them to give them all you want them to have. As parents we have to be better. Looking back when I played AAU, the thing I take the most pride in, is my mom or dad NEVER complained to one coach I ever played for from 8 years old on. They said “you want all the things you say you want, figure it out and go get better looking back, I wear that with pride.. -via Twitter @JCrossover / March 5, 2024