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Bayless claimed that, should Ham be able to incorporate Russell Westbrook more effectively than Frank Vogel was able to do last season (albeit with a fairly ...

went just 33-49, and although the team did add some playmaking and athleticism, as well as bolstering its rim defense, it failed to add much in the way of shooting (although Patrick Beverley should be able to help) or perimeter defense. he might be the coach of the decade because Russell Westbrook was an unmitigated disaster last year at an level that nobody can defend." Bayless claimed that, should Ham be able to incorporate Russell Westbrook more effectively than Frank Vogel was able to do last season (albeit with a fairly decrepit roster), "I guarantee you Darvin Ham will be the Coach of the Year.... [SI Sportsbook](https://www.si.com/betting/2022/10/04/nba-western-conference-over-under-odds) has, pretty optimistically, pegged the Lakers' over/under for 2022-23 at 45.5. head coach Darvin Ham will be able to break Russell Westbrook away from some of his most self-destructive habits. If he makes this work as a starter and a finisher, where he plays through the fourth quarters, and your team...

Austin Reaves put up impressive numbers during preseason and he drew a special mention from Lakers superstar LeBron James after the game.

A guy who plays extremely hard, plays well, doesn't make mistakes, always in the right place at the right time … A guy who plays extremely hard, plays well, doesn’t make mistakes, always in the right place at the right time… It’s not hard to envision Reaves taking a leap in the upcoming season, as he’s only 24 years of age. Always good to be on the floor with him. [Fit issues](https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-the-changes-russell-westbrook-is-making-to-fit-in-better-with-l-a-amid-trade-rumors/) with new acquisition Russell Westbrook plagued the team, in addition to an overall lack of quality players. In fact, Reaves even passed the vibe check with Lakers superstar LeBron James.

After a tumultuous off-season and living in the rumor mill, the Lakers are officially back on the court. Russell Westbrook is surprisingly still here and ...

He and James seemed to pick back up on the chemistry they built last year, finding each other on cuts or in transition. The team has made a concerted effort to have multiple players rebound and push, allowing Westbrook to fill the wing on a break. He showed why there was a debate over the summer on whether he should start. With the bevy of guards on the Lakers roster, new head coach Darvin Ham has implemented actions to have James off the ball. He has increased the number of possessions starting in the corner, that flow into dribble hand-offs or being a screener for one of the guards. He looked as physically imposing as ever, bouncing guys off him in transition and still getting to the basket at will.

Nunn notched 21 points (8-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and an assist across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 119-115 exhibition loss to the Suns.

The Los Angeles Lakers featured a different starting lineup in their second preseason game against the Phoenix Suns in Las Vegas.

Questions will remain if the Purple and Gold will shake things mid-season, but for now, the talk of a trade seems to be at bay as the Lakers head into their third preseason game. It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events, participate in live shows, and more! I will always be a fan of AR for the rest of his career. He fits in any group, and it’s always good to be on the floor with him. “A guy who plays extremely hard, plays well, doesn’t make mistakes, always in the right place at the right time. Second-year guard Austin Reaves is a big storyline for the Lakers heading into the 2022-23 season.

Playing without Anthony Davis in Wednesday's 119-115 preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers did get a glimpse of what Kendrick Nunn can ...

Head coach Darvin Ham used Nunn in the starting lineup for the preseason opener against the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers gave Nunn a two-year, $10 million contract in free agency in August 2021. LeBron James was the only Lakers player with more points in the game (23 in 17 minutes).

Los Angeles Lakers guards Patrick Beverley and Austin Reaves will start tonight against the Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Always good to be on the floor with him. So far, the Lakers are 0-3 in the preseason. “A guy who plays extremely hard, plays well, doesn’t make mistakes, always in the right place at the right time — he plays extremely hard.” Quite a few fans were overcritical of the team last season. As for Reaves, he finished with 5 points, 1 assist, and 1 block in 20 minutes played off the bench. He shot 1-of-5 from the field and 1-of-3 from beyond the arc. A guy who plays extremely hard, plays well, doesn't make mistakes, always in the right place at the right time … However, Beverley ended his Wednesday outing with 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in 20 minutes of action. “He’s going to be a really, really valuable piece for us as we try to turn this thing around.” On Monday, in the Lakers’ 105-75 loss to the Sacramento Kings, Patrick Beverley finished his night with 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist in 13 minutes played. Though, the 10-year veteran was rusty. Tonight’s matchup is the Lakers’ third preseason game on their schedule.

Second-year shooting guard Austin Reaves has looked very impressive through the Lakers' first two preseason games. He, like the rest of the team, ...

If Reaves continues to play like he did on Wednesday, there's a good chance he'll be logging a ton of minutes for Ham and the Lakers in his sophomore season. He fits in any group, and it’s always good to be on the floor with him." Always in the right place at the right time.

Your Los Angeles Lakers are going to be somewhat short-handed when they tip off against the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight for their third preseason game of ...

Trudell adds that All-Star Timberwolves power forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns, who continues to recover from a non-COVID-19 illness, will not take the floor for Minnesota tonight. is still recuperating from a back issue that has forced him to miss all his preseason games with the Lakers to this point. [Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet](https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/1578178683637882880) reports.

The Lakers move on through their 2022-23 preseason with a Thursday evening game against Minnesota at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The game tips...

“This thing is going to be a marathon and we need him to be available and healthy. We’re not going to try to play hero and force him to be out here for Game 2 of a preseason game. “I saw a great deal of carry over from our film session we had this morning, great improvement from Game 1 to Game 2 of the preseason, just a focus to do the little things,” said Darvin Ham. “We pinpointed some stuff defensively off the ball, in the pick and roll that we wanted to improve. continued to play well in the third quarter despite sitting the vets, holding a six-point edge after three, before Ham went to the rookie-heavy group that eventually lost the lead to the rookie-less Suns. LeBron was just as good in the second quarter, reaching 23 points by hitting three more shots, including two of his three triples, helping carry the Lakers to a 69-62 edge at the break.

The Los Angeles Lakers look for their first preseason win against the Minnesota Timberwolves as Lonnie Walker IV makes his debut.

It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events, participate in live shows, and more! After a coming out party in last year’s playoffs, Edwards is someone who can make a major leap in his third NBA season and he led the Timberwolves with 24 points in their preseason opener. With Westbrook, James, Davis and others all out, this will allow Ham to get a closer look at those role players and help to solidify his rotation once the regular season begins.

The Los Angeles Lakers play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, and if you're wondering how you can watch the action live, you've come to the right ...

Lakers: No injury report was released, but Lonnie Walker IV (left ankle sprain), Troy Brown Jr. Many are intrigued about how he will fit in with fellow star big man Karl-Anthony Towns in the T-Wolves’ revamped frontcourt. They built a sizable lead, however, it vanished in the fourth quarter as head coach Darvin Ham went with several players fighting to make the final roster.

The undefeated, exhibition Wolves take on the Lakers in the Entertainment Capital of the World Thursday evening. How fitting!

Not the case, and we find him in a situation of initiating some jawing with Ant and D-Lo for a 9 P.M. After the Gobert move, the logical thought was Beverley would be making a return trip to Target Center in a Utah Jazz uniform early in the season. In addition to the potential soft launch of the Wolves refurbished pick and roll game, Patrick Beverley will informally be facing his former team for the first time. Thursday will be the first opportunity for fans to be able to see it in action. [Sacramento Kings](https://www.sactownroyalty.com/) in its last outing, and Rudy Gobert will wear a Wolves uniform for the first time in a game capacity. It’ll be a return to the Vegas courts for Wendell Moore and Josh Minott, who played for Minnesota in NBA Summer League shortly after the draft.

With several of the Lakers' marquee names resting Thursday, Christie will make his first (preseason) NBA start after he was selected by the Lakers with the No.

35 pick in the 2022 Draft. [Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/)' marquee names resting Thursday, Christie will make his first (preseason) [NBA](/nba) start after he was selected by the Lakers with the No. [Christie](/fantasy/basketball/players/26776121/max-christie/) will start Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves.

We've got a positive update on the status of prodigal Los Angeles Lakers combo guard Dennis Schröder! Schröder and his team have finally sussed out the work ...

[joined](https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/dennis-schroder-returning-to-la-ak1987) the Lakers on a one-year, $2.7 million veteran's minimum deal earlier this summer. He also netted an individual accolade, being [named](https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/dennis-schroder-leads-germany-to-eurobasket-bronze-ak1987) to the All-EuroBasket Tournament Team. While playing with the Celtics and Houston Rockets last year, he averaged 13.5 points, 4.6 assists (plus 2.2 turnovers), 3.3 rebounds, and 0.8 steals a night. He posted averages of 22.1 points (with a .451/.321/.907 slash line), 7.1 assists, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals through the competition. He connected on 85.3% of his 2.9 free throws a night, and nailed 43.1% of his field goals. McMenamin adds that, as of now, it is unclear whether or not the 6'3" vet will arrive in time for L.A.'s next preseason game, a Sunday matinee road contest against the reigning champion Golden State Warriors.

Point guard Dennis Schroder is scheduled to fly from Germany to Los Angeles and report to the Lakers this weekend, sources told ESPN.

So, once he gets here, we'll be able to throw him right into the deep end of the pool and see how he responds. It is yet to be determined whether Schroder will be able to join the team for the trip, sources said. He had an issue with his worker visa that delayed his trip to the U.S.

Lakers guard Dennis Schröder will fly into Los Angeles this weekend after issues with his Visa have been resolved, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin.

He averaged 13.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 64 games last season. So once he gets here, we’ll be able to throw him right into the deep end of the pool and see how he responds. The Lakers have lost each of their first two preseason games. The 29-year-old was signed to provide some depth behind starting point guard Russell Westbrook. He’s doing the best he can to stay in rhythm and to stay in shape. Schröder, who is from Germany, has been unable to participate in Lakers training camp while working on Visa issues in his native country.