The Lakeshow Review
A dedicated space to all things Lakers Basketball
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Following a poor performance against the crosstown-rival Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers took the floor in Las Vegas to face off against bitter rivals, the Boston Celtics. Despite an up and down game for roughly three quarters, one that saw a healthy amount of lead changes, the Celtics eventually managed to pull away and defeat…
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After an encouraging showing against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the crosstown rival Clippers during Monday’s contest of Summer League action in Las Vegas by a score of 67-58 (ugly game). The Lakers now sit at 1-2 in the early stages of Vegas Summer League. LA got off to a…
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Following a close 87-85 defeat to Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers Summer League squad picked up their first win of the Vegas Tournament after besting the New Orleans Pelicans 94-81, bringing their tournament record to 1-1. It was an impressive team win, as the young Lakers looked in control of the contest…
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After capping off the California Classic with a big comeback win against the San Antonio Spurs, the Lakers Summer Leaguers came out flat during game one of the Las Vegas Summer League Tournament against the Dallas Mavericks. Prized number one draft pick Cooper Flagg and the young Mavs took down the Lakers 87-85, giving LA…
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This summer’s free agency hasn’t exactly provided the fireworks that NBA fans have become accustomed to in previous years. Particularly for the Los Angeles Lakers who have not made any big moves so far, besides the signings of Jake LaRavia and Deandre Ayton. Due to the new salary cap stipulations, LA has found itself with…
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Lakers had a strong showing during their second summer league outing, defeating the Miami Heat 103-83. Coming on the heels of a loss to the Golden state Warriors in the first game of the California Classic, the Lakers’ Summer Leaguers rebounded nicely with a solid win against Miami’s youngsters. Forward Cole Swider led the way…
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It took them a moment, but the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer of free agency got off the ground on Wednesday after the addition of center Deandre Ayton. Ayton, who was bought out last Sunday by the Portland Trailblazers, went through the waivers process which he cleared on Wednesday. Shortly after, he inked a 2 year/$16M…
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2025 NBA Free Agency came out of the gates with a bang. Kevin Durant is now a Rocket. D’Angelo Russell is now a Maverick. Cam Johnson is now a Nugget. And Michael Porter Jr. is now a Brooklyn Net. Lots has changed in the past 24 hours. For the Lakers though, things seem to moving…
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Name a better duo. Ok. Ok. But seeing that Austin Reaves has formally declined the Lakers’ 3 year/$89.2M extension, it’s time to ask some questions. The sharpshooting Reaves will patiently bet on himself, as he will hold out for a larger pay raise after the 2026 season when he can opt out of the final…
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For the first time in over 45 years, the Los Angeles Lakers will be helmed by new ownership. Under the Buss Family stewardship, the franchise excelled to unprecedented heights, while setting a standard for excellence. It’s for this reason why today they are valued at over $10B. Lately, however, cracks had begun to emerge, and…
The Lakeshow Review 