Los Angeles Lakers – Hoops Habit https://hoopshabit.com NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:11:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.3 Surprising Austin Reaves contract detail confirms Lakers got him for a steal https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/23/reaves-contract-details-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/23/reaves-contract-details-lakers/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:00:42 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458241 Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves broke out in the NBA playoffs last season, leading to expectations that he would receive a big offer this summer. That, surprisingly, didn’t happen, and the Lakers were able to re-sign him to a perfectly reasonable four-year, $54 million deal. The Lakers certainly aren’t upset about how things played […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/23/reaves-contract-details-lakers/feed/ 0 Instant Grades for the Lakers’ unprecedented Anthony Davis extension https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/04/lakers-anthony-davis-extension/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/04/lakers-anthony-davis-extension/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:00:23 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457872 Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis had a career 2022–23 season and will be expected to play an increasingly bigger role next season. After all, Lakers superstar LeBron James will turn 39 during the 2023–24 season and already showed signs of slowing down during the playoffs. With a lot riding on Davis, the Lakers […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/04/lakers-anthony-davis-extension/feed/ 0 Report: Lakers have big plans for recent top-10 pick amid roster shakeup https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/01/report-lakers-big-plans/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/01/report-lakers-big-plans/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:00:36 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457795 The Los Angeles Lakers have had a successful offseason thus far, though there have been some questions about their frontcourt. Aside from Anthony Davis, the team is surprisingly thin at center with just Jaxon Hayes, the 8th pick in the 2019 NBA draft being the only other big man on the roster. Hayes failed to […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/01/report-lakers-big-plans/feed/ 0 Latest intel has the Lakers zeroing in on the top remaining free agent https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/11/rumors-lakers-top-remaining-free-agent/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/11/rumors-lakers-top-remaining-free-agent/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:00:39 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457315 After a strong start to free agency, it appears that the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t quite done improving their roster. Although most of the best free agents have either been scooped up or are out of the Lakers’ price range, there are a couple that they are reported to have an interest in. The most […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/11/rumors-lakers-top-remaining-free-agent/feed/ 0 3 things the Lakers must do to win the offseason and the West https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/30/3-things-lakers-win-offseason-west/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/30/3-things-lakers-win-offseason-west/#respond Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:00:03 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457036 The Los Angeles Lakers had a rollercoaster of a season; they started 2-10, clawed their way to the play-in, and then made a run, ultimately losing to the champion Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. Lebron James is one of the greatest ever, and it’s always championship or bust for him, but after a […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/30/3-things-lakers-win-offseason-west/feed/ 0 NBA Rumors: Lakers strike out on top offseason target before free agency https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/26/rumors-lakers-lose-top-target/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/26/rumors-lakers-lose-top-target/#respond Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:00:12 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456945 Free agency hasn’t even started yet, but the Los Angeles Lakers have already lost out on a top offseason target. NBA free agency doesn’t officially begin until June 30th, but the Lakers were reportedly interested in acquiring Timberwolves backup center Naz Reid, but he is now off the market. While the Lakers didn’t have a […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/26/rumors-lakers-lose-top-target/feed/ 0 A viral tweet has Wembanyama joining the Lakers over the Spurs https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/25/viral-tweet-wembanyama-lakers-spurs/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/25/viral-tweet-wembanyama-lakers-spurs/#respond Sun, 25 Jun 2023 16:00:22 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456925 It’s only been a few days since Victor Wembanyama was officially selected first overall by the San Antonio Spurs, but a viral tweet about his future by Clutch Points raised eyebrows. The now-deleted tweet (but reposted by Air Alamo) heavily implies that Wembanyama will someday play for the Lakers, given their long history of attracting […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/25/viral-tweet-wembanyama-lakers-spurs/feed/ 0 Ranking the 5 best available shooting guards in 2023 NBA free agency https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/13/5-best-shooting-guards-nba-free-agency/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/13/5-best-shooting-guards-nba-free-agency/#respond Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:00:22 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456529 There’s only a handful of games left in the 2022-23 NBA season. That means there’s only a few more days before everyone’s focus turns to this summer’s free agency. As is the case across positions, the list of the top shooting guards on the open market could change based on who actually becomes available. There […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/13/5-best-shooting-guards-nba-free-agency/feed/ 0 NBA Rumors: The Lakers will target this top free agent center this summer https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/01/nba-rumors-lakers-target-center-summer/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/01/nba-rumors-lakers-target-center-summer/#respond Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:00:34 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456230 With one month until the start of NBA free agency, few teams have more at stake than the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers’ best player, LeBron James, has suggested that he could retire this summer, and that puts added pressure on their team to dramatically improve in order to convince him to return. They have […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/01/nba-rumors-lakers-target-center-summer/feed/ 0 NBA Rumors: A rival dismisses a potential Lakers offseason deal for all-star https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/29/nba-rumors-rival-dismisses-door-lakers-trade/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/29/nba-rumors-rival-dismisses-door-lakers-trade/#respond Mon, 29 May 2023 19:30:45 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456161 Despite making it all the way to the Western Conference Finals after a disastrous start to the season, the Los Angeles Lakers could look to overhaul their roster this summer. This is particularly true after superstar LeBron James hinted that he’ll retire in the offseason. Although James may actually be contemplating retirement, his comments could […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/29/nba-rumors-rival-dismisses-door-lakers-trade/feed/ 0 4 Offseason moves the Lakers must make to win the West next season https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/25/4-offseason-moves-lakers-win-west/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/25/4-offseason-moves-lakers-win-west/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 19:00:49 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456112 4. Find a back up big This Lakers era with LeBron James and Anthony Davis works best when they can maintain a certain level of defensive productivity. The 2020 championship team hung its hat on defense and this year’s playoffs have been similar. For that defense to be maintained Anthony Davis needs to be healthy. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/25/4-offseason-moves-lakers-win-west/feed/ 0 LeBron James’ next “decision” looms large for the Los Angeles Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/25/lebron-james-decision-looms-large-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/25/lebron-james-decision-looms-large-lakers/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 16:00:15 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456116 The Los Angeles Lakers roller-coaster season is now officially over. This, after losing to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. Few expected them to even make it that far after they started the season 2-8 and looked unlikely to even make the playoffs. However, they remade their roster on the fly with several […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/25/lebron-james-decision-looms-large-lakers/feed/ 0 3 players in line for a big raise during the 2023 NBA offseason https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/11/3-players-big-raise-nba/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/11/3-players-big-raise-nba/#respond Thu, 11 May 2023 15:00:30 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455785 The NBA offseason is fast approaching, meaning a batch of veterans are about to become free agents, some for the first time. This summer’s free agent class is not the most illustrious in recent memory. There could be some intriguing additions from those who decline their player options, but the heads of the class right […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/11/3-players-big-raise-nba/feed/ 0 Up 3-1, can the Lakers close out the series? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/09/can-lakers-close-out-the-series-against-the-warriors/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/09/can-lakers-close-out-the-series-against-the-warriors/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 19:59:48 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455831 The reigning NBA Champions are on the brink of elimination. A narrow 104-101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 now has the Golden State Warriors on the ropes. Game 1 was won in nail-biting fashion. Then the two California teams traded haymakers in Games 2 and 3. Down 0-1, the Warriors responded in […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/09/can-lakers-close-out-the-series-against-the-warriors/feed/ 0 Clippers: Pierce’s controversial career advice to Kawhi has a kernel of truth https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/05/clippers-controversial-advice-kawhi/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/05/clippers-controversial-advice-kawhi/#respond Fri, 05 May 2023 19:00:39 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455763 The Los Angeles Clippers’ first-round exit marked the latest disappointment for a franchise that is used to them. After acquiring all-stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George nearly four years ago, most expected them to be title contenders, but injuries have quickly derailed those expectations. George missed the entire first round of this year’s playoffs, while […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/05/clippers-controversial-advice-kawhi/feed/ 0 Lakers take 1-0 series lead with history on their side https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/03/455728/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/03/455728/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 21:18:13 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455728 Historically, the Los Angeles Lakers have had the upper hand over the Golden State Warriors whenever the two California teams met in the NBA Playoffs. The purple and gold are tied with their rivals in Boston for the most titles in NBA history with 17. Meanwhile, the men from the bay trail not so closely […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/03/455728/feed/ 0 Projected Lakers Game 3 starting lineup at Warriors in 2nd-round series https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/02/projected-lakers-starting-lineup/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/02/projected-lakers-starting-lineup/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 16:00:54 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455681 The Los Angeles Lakers’ surprising playoff run continued in Game 1 of the West semi-finals against the Golden State Warriors. They stole Game 1 thanks to a big third quarter but the Warriors bounced back and the series is now tied 1-1. This came after the Lakers managed to dispatch the second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies in […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/02/projected-lakers-starting-lineup/feed/ 0 The Heat and Lakers threaten to throw the NBA playoffs into chaos https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/25/two-upsets-heat-lakers-nba-playoffs/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/25/two-upsets-heat-lakers-nba-playoffs/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:44:52 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455589 This year’s NBA playoffs are already unlike any other. The Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies find themselves in a 3-1 hole despite being the #1 and #2 seeds in the Eastern and Western conferences, respectively. Although they still have a chance to come back and win their respective series, teams down 3-1 go on to […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/25/two-upsets-heat-lakers-nba-playoffs/feed/ 0 NBA Rumors: The Lakers are expected to target an All-Star point guard https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/22/nba-rumors-lakers-target-star-guard/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/22/nba-rumors-lakers-target-star-guard/#respond Sat, 22 Apr 2023 16:00:59 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455566 The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the middle of a playoff run, but a new report suggests that they have big future plans. The Lakers managed to remake their roster midseason and make the playoffs despite a 2-11 start; now they are going toe-to-toe with the second-seed Memphis Grizzlies. Even still, their roster upgrades […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/22/nba-rumors-lakers-target-star-guard/feed/ 0 5 things the Lakers must do to complete an upset of the Grizzlies https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/17/things-lakers-complete-upset-grizzlies/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/17/things-lakers-complete-upset-grizzlies/#respond Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:00:13 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455389 After dispatching the Minnesota Timberwolves in their play-in game, the Los Angeles Lakers secured the seventh seed in the West. Next up on the mission to bring back the championship to Los Angeles is to face the No. 2 team, the Memphis Grizzlies, in a seven-game series. For context, let’s look at how both teams […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/17/things-lakers-complete-upset-grizzlies/feed/ 0 The 2023 playoffs loom large for LeBron James’ legacy https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/16/2023-nba-playoffs-loom-large-lebron/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/16/2023-nba-playoffs-loom-large-lebron/#respond Sun, 16 Apr 2023 16:00:05 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455382 LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are headed back to the NBA playoffs, and this particular postseason could be a legacy-changing endeavor for the king. The 2023 NBA playoffs will not “make or break” James’ legacy, but they could certainly enhance his status as one of the greatest players to ever grace the hardwood. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/16/2023-nba-playoffs-loom-large-lebron/feed/ 0 Is Anthony Davis playing tonight? Latest update for Suns at Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/05/anthony-davis-update-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/05/anthony-davis-update-lakers/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:30:51 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455155 The Los Angeles Lakers have come a long way since starting the season 2-11.  They are currently in the playoffs, with a chance to climb as high as fifth in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the West standings are still very much in flux, and they could fall as low as 10th. They […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/05/anthony-davis-update-lakers/feed/ 0 Is LeBron James playing tonight? Latest update for Suns at Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/05/lebron-james-playing-tonight-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/05/lebron-james-playing-tonight-lakers/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:00:26 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455152 Despite having one of the best records in the NBA, post-trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers’ spot in the playoffs is up in the air. They are currently 7th in the Western Conference and could get as high as fifth but also finish as low as 10th. That type of volatility makes each of the […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/05/lebron-james-playing-tonight-lakers/feed/ 0 New CBA targets Lakers, Clippers, and Warriors, halting summer plans https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/03/new-cba-targets-lakers-clippers-warriors/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/03/new-cba-targets-lakers-clippers-warriors/#respond Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:30:29 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455132 The NBA and NBA Players Association recently came to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement, and there are some huge changes. While the details are still trickling out, several changes dramatically affect a handful of playoff teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Golden State Warriors. All three teams are currently […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/03/new-cba-targets-lakers-clippers-warriors/feed/ 0 Austin Reaves’ emergence creates costly problem for Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/26/austin-reaves-emergence-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/26/austin-reaves-emergence-lakers/#respond Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:30:58 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=454926 After being the last team to get in the win column this season and starting the year with a 2-10 record, it’s safe to say this season for the Los Angeles Lakers has been as polarizing as it gets. While the star players, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, have missed several games once again this […]

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