LeBron James Claps Back: Lakers Respond to Trash Talk and Turnaround from 2-10 Start
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has finally addressed the trash-talking of Dillon Brooks and the Memphis Grizzlies (Lakers Nation). The Lakers have managed to stage a turnaround from their 2-10 start in the 2022-23 season. Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss proudly discussed this impressive feat (Lakers Nation).
In recent news, Kyrie Irving was spotted attending the Lakers vs. Grizzlies Game 6, sitting courtside (Silver Screen and Roll). In the meantime, the Lakers could face a bidding war to retain the services of Austin Reaves, a restricted free agent whose appeal reaches “literally every team,” according to an NBA executive (Bleacher Report).
As the series against the Grizzlies continues, Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell admitted that there is pressure to close out the series in Game 6. He added that he would rather not go back to Memphis for Game 7 (Lakers Nation).
The Lakers coaching staff, led by Darvin Ham, has spent a significant portion of their meeting time focused on the team’s rotations. The Lakers have struggled in non-Anthony Davis minutes against the Grizzlies, making this an important topic of discussion (Silver Screen and Roll).
The team seems to be in good spirits, with Anthony Davis expressing his belief that LeBron James will bounce back after a disappointing Game 5 (Lakers Nation). Los Angeles currently holds a 3-2 series lead over the Grizzlies (Lakers Nation).
As the offseason approaches, Sports Illustrated has listed the top 5 free agent point guards that the Lakers could look to sign this summer. The team’s point guard rotation has not been at its best against the Grizzlies’ one-two punch (Sports Illustrated).
Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka has revealed that freeing up more touches and minutes for Austin Reaves was a key factor in the Lakers’ trade deadline moves. This decision became a turning point in the team’s season (Lakers Nation).
