Grades Lakers Missed

Grading Every N.B.A. Deal at the Trade Deadline

The Lakers made another big move, while Golden State finally found Stephen Curry a co-star.

The New York Times - 23m

Sources: Lakers move for Hornets center Williams

The Lakers are trading Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap to the Hornets for center Mark Williams, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 2h

Mark Williams trade grades: Why the Lakers just missed out on an 'A' for adding Luka Doncic's new lob partner

Meanwhile the Hornets did well by cashing in a valuable asset

CBS Sports - 8h

Mobile ban in schools not improving grades or behaviour, study suggests

It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.

BBC News - 22h

Luka shocked by trade but excited to join Lakers

Luka Doncic said he was shocked when the Mavericks traded him to the Lakers. "I had to check if it was April 1," he said.

ESPN - 1d

Pelinka: Lakers searching trade market for big

Rob Pelinka says the Lakers still have work to do to become a championship roster led by Luka Doncic, specifically identifying center as a big need.

ESPN - 1d

MLB offseason grades: Grading every team's winter, from an A+ for the Dodgers to Fs for the Mariners and Padres

With spring training just days away, let's assess how all 30 MLB teams fared this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Luka deal improves Lakers' title odds dramatically

The trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks had swift, drastic implications on the sports betting markets.

ESPN - 3d

Luka Doncic trade grades: Lakers get 'A+' as they solve future, why Mavs fail despite landing Anthony Davis

The Doncic-AD deal will shake up the NBA for years to come

CBS Sports - 3d

'The NBA is wild, man' - Lakers confirm Doncic trade

Five-time NBA All-Star Luka Doncic joins the Los Angeles Lakers in a huge three-way trade deal.

BBC News - 3d

Luka to Lakers, Davis to Mavs in stunning trade

In a blockbuster trade that shook the NBA world, the Mavericks sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis as part of a three-team deal.

ESPN - 3d

Why the Lakers Couldn’t Say No to the Luka Doncic Trade

A stunning trade was absolutely a no-brainer for Los Angeles, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 4d

Grading the Blockbuster N.B.A. Trade That No One Expected to Happen

The Mavericks’ decision to trade a franchise player to the Lakers in exchange for a superstar rocked the N.B.A., a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 4d

Grading the trade: Who won the Luka Dončić-for-Anthony Davis swap?

For the Lakers, there is nothing but upside in swapping Davis for Dončić. For the Mavericks, the only way this trade is defensible is if Davis delivers a title this season.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Crowd chant 'MVP' at Bronny James in Lakers win

Bronny James - son of Los Angeles Lakers legend Lebron - is cheered by the Washington Wizards crowd as he scores a career-high five points against their own side.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Anthony Davis injury update: Lakers star likely to miss at least one week with abdominal strain

Davis suffered the injury during a loss against Philadelphia

CBS Sports - Jan. 29

D.E.I. Will Not Be Missed

The Pentagon’s experience shows why.

The New York Times - Jan. 28

Grading the NL West's offseason: Can any team keep up with the Dodgers?

The reigning World Series champs just had an A+ offseason as they go for back-to-back titles.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 28

Six big questions on the Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer pick ... and a grade for the hire

Jerry Jones promoted Schottenheimer from OC to head coach. Here's what it means for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys.

ESPN - Jan. 28

Lakers legend Kobe Bryant: Remembrances and reaction

The NBA world remembers the life and legacy of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who died Jan. 26, 2020.

ESPN - Jan. 27

Why the Raiders made the hire, plus our grade and what's next

We answer six burning questions on Pete Carroll's return to coaching -- and Tom Brady's involvement.

ESPN - Jan. 26

AD: Lakers 'right there' but need to add center

Anthony Davis told ESPN he believes the Lakers are "right there" for title contention and hopes they make a move for a center before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

ESPN - Jan. 24

Devils Goaltender To Miss Time With Injury

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom left the game early in the second period.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23

NBA midseason grades for every West team: Clippers join OKC, two more in 'A' tier, Lakers and Wolves struggle

We're halfway through the 2024-25 NBA regular season, so let's hand out some grades

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

Sources: Lakers' Vanderbilt cleared to return Sat.

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, who has been sidelined for almost a year with feet problems, has been cleared to return on Saturday, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 22

Lakers get back on track against woeful Washington

Lakers gets just what they needed after loss to Clippers: a game against the team with the worst record in the NBA.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

What if No One Misses TikTok?

TikTok’s cultural footprint in America is huge. Why is its disappearance being met with a shrug?

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Knicks Midseason Report Card: Grading the players and Tom Thibodeau

Here is the 2024-25 Knicks midseason report card, with each rotation player and head coach Tom Thibodeau graded on their performance relative to expectations.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Lakers, Clips return to court, pledge support to L.A.

Coach JJ Redick, whose family lost their home in the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires last week, took a moment before the Lakers' return to the court against the Spurs on Monday to focus on ...

ESPN - Jan. 14

Six big questions -- and a grade -- on the Patriots' hiring of Mike Vrabel

Vrabel, a former Pats linebacker, brings a culture of accountability to a team that finished 4-13.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Lakers, Clips expected to resume home slate Mon.

After the postponement of three games in the L.A. area due to ongoing wildfires, the Lakers and the Clippers are expected to return to action with home games Monday.

ESPN - Jan. 13

NBA postpones Spurs-Lakers, Hornets-Clips in L.A.

The NBA has postponed two Saturday games -- Spurs-Lakers at Crypto.com Arena and Hornets-Clippers at Intuit Dome -- due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. The league and NBPA also ...

ESPN - Jan. 11

Lakers coach Redick loses home in LA wildfires

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick describes the "devastation and destruction" after losing his home in the LA wildfires.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Redick: Lakers want to play, 'give people hope'

Lakers coach JJ Redick says he hopes Saturday's game against the Spurs will be played as scheduled, giving the people of Los Angeles 'hope' in the wake of recent wildfires.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Lakers' Redick loses home; Kerr: Fires 'surreal'

The Hornets-Lakers game was postponed because of the wildfires in the L.A. area that have claimed over 5,000 structures, including the home of Lakers coach JJ Redick.