Los Angeles Lakers

DHJ Quick Take: The Paul Silas Parallel The Blueprint: LeBron James credited his early development to late coach Paul Silas, who handed him the "keys to the franchise" as a teenage point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. James sees the same developmental philosophy being applied to Cooper Flagg by Jason...

DHJ Quick Take Injury Status: Luka Dončić is currently sidelined with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain suffered on April 2, with the Los Angeles Lakers officially listing him as out indefinitely. Medical Treatment: In an effort to speed up his recovery, he has traveled to Spain to receive a...

DHJ Quick Take: Flagg’s Historic Night vs. the Lakers The Statistical Masterclass: Cooper Flagg delivered a massive 45-point, 8-rebound, 9-assist performance to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 134-128 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. This followed his 51-point outburst against the Orlando Magic, making him the first rookie since...

DHJ Quick Take: Cooper Flagg Draws LeBron James Comparison The Comparison: Jason Kidd’s observation of Cooper Flagg and LeBron James centers on "The Process"—the high-usage developmental arc required to anchor a franchise. On Easter Sunday at the AAC, that comparison moves beyond abstraction. The Context: With Luka Dončić (hamstring) and...

DHJ Quick Take: P.J. Washington Returns vs. Lakers The Defensive Anchor Returns: P.J. Washington has been cleared to return after a three-game absence due to illness, restoring the switchable, multi-positional defense Jason Kidd noted was sorely missed. With 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals per game, Washington’s presence is the primary...

DHJ Quick Take: Bagley's Return vs. Lakers The Efficiency Engine Returns: The Mavericks are expected to regain a critical offensive piece as Marvin Bagley III is listed as probable for Sunday’s clash against the Lakers. Before a shoulder impingement sidelined him, Bagley was in the midst of his best stretch...

DHJ Quick Take Double Blow for L.A.: April 2 proved disastrous for the Los Angeles Lakers, featuring a massive 43-point blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and a left hamstring injury to star Luka Dončić. Pending Medical Results: Dončić is scheduled for an MRI to assess the severity of...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and Atlanta Hawks small forward Jalen Johnson have been named the Kia NBA Players of the Month for games played in March. Dončić averaged 37.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game in March. The Lakers went 14-2 with the superstar in the...

DHJ Quick Take Luka Dončić Shatters Scoring Record: Dončić set a new Los Angeles Lakers franchise record for points in a single month by scoring 600 points in March, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s 2006 mark of 578. LeBron James Becomes the NBA’s Winningest Player: With the victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers,...

DHJ Quick Take Redick’s Endorsement: Lakers head coach JJ Redick labeled Luka Dončić the "engine" of the team’s success. Statistical Dominance: In his first full season with Los Angeles, Dončić is leading the NBA in points and points per game. The MVP Race: Despite his league-leading numbers and team success,...