You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Some have suggested that trading James may be the quickest and easiest way to fix the team's disconnect. The Lakers fired coach Frank Vogel after a disappointing, injury-plagued season two years after he led the team to the franchises 17th NBA title. If I dont get frustrated, I think it will trickle down to everyone else. "I think whoever put the team together needs to step up and try and fix it.". You got to live with the fact that your defense isnt going to be top three. PHOENIX Devin Booker scored 32 points and the Phoenix Suns won their franchise-record 63rd game of the season Tuesday night, beating a Lakers team minus Los Angeles has climbed the Western Conference standings in recent weeks and looked to defeat the Utah Jazz on Tuesday to continues its ascendance, until it capitulated in the second half. The engaging three-day single-track program, all of which is included in your registration, covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I cordially invite you to participate in the 2015 Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference and contribute to the continued success of this rapidly growing annual event at the intersection of medicine and engineering. O'Neal wouldn't disclose his franchise's profits. Vogel later benched him again in crunch time in a win over New York. Lakers guard Russell Westbrook, left, sits next to injured forward Anthony Davis and center Dwight Howard on the bench during their Christmas Day game against Brooklyn. That came after the Lakers were eliminated from playoff contention in a loss to the Suns just two years removed from winning the 2020 NBA Finals against the Heat in the bubble. The Lakers superstar signed a two-year extension worth $97.1 million with the Lakers in September. Passionate about web design and interactivity since the beginning of these concepts, has developed his work in direct coordination of the projects produced by the Agency, particularly in its component design, integration and usability, currently exercising the responsibilities and functions of Creative Director at. With no LeBron James, Lakers cant keep pace with Kings in loss Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV dunks in front of Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter during "If you put LeBron around the right guys, they are definitely going to win," he said. That capped off a 37-point performance from the 38-year-old, and his teammates had quite the way to applaud him: goat noises. Anthony Davis, left, jokes with Russell Westbrook after a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 29 that left both teams with a 3-3 record. Lakers make goat noises at LeBron after game-winner vs. Jazz originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea. Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. The Lakers superstar signed a two-year extension worth $97.1 million with the Lakers in September. NBAE via Getty Images. Lakers star LeBron James dribbles the ball during a game against the Heat on Dec. 28, 2022 at FTX Arena in Miami, Florida. Yet Vogel continued to believe that Westbrook would find a rhythm, and finally his play actually improved as the season wound down. The NBA GOAT debate is clear to the Los Angeles Lakers' squad -- it's LeBron James. Rondo, another locker-room leader, was traded to Cleveland on Jan. 3. In the middle of all of this, the Lakers cant win games, their 120-114 loss to the Kings on Friday extending their losing streak to five. In all three Clippers victories over the Lakers They have never been whole during this already painful season, the injuries mounting, the illnesses mounting and the losses mounting for the Lakers in the process. I know as long as my mind stays in it, I can play at this level for a minute. The Clippers outscored the Lakers 34-21 in the second quarter to lead 71-52 at halftime. Frank was like, No, we have Talen [Horton-Tucker] We have Austin [Reaves]. But thats the hard part.. We won the game and thats the most important part.. But you have to make the pieces fit offensively for us to win.. Keisha Lance Bottoms, Steve Ritchie and Shaquille O'Neal attend Shaq's Papa John's Pizza Grand Opening on August 24, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Shaq's comments came at the International Franchise Association's annual convention, where he also talked to CNBC about his experience as both a franchisee and franchisor of several restaurants. Despite an easy schedule, the Lakers mostly floundered, hovering around .500 while Westbrook struggled. It's not in my DNA anymore. He makes the decision on whatever he feels is best for his team, Westbrook said after the win. Recent Game Results Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis starred on both ends of the floor in Tuesdays Westbrook was the most visible issue the lone Lakers star without injury problems and the player with the toughest job. Overall this season, the Clippers have a 9-14 record without George as their points per game drops from 114.3 to 110.2. [2] On June 3, 2022, the Lakers hired Darvin Ham as their new head coach. Those misses were often dramatic. What we learned from the Lakers-Clippers game Wednesday: Darvin Ham will not be frustrated, LeBron James wants more fouls calls, Troy Brown looks solid. There is good news for the Los Angeles Lakers as LeBron James is close to returning to action, after missing the past 13 games with a right foot injury suffered on February 26. The Los Angeles Lakers had a record of 8-18 without LeBron James in Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis starred on both ends of the floor in Tuesdays contest against the Utah Jazz. Midway through the season, players began to notice James body language after poor Westbrook play, an on-court sign of recognition that his and the Lakers plan wasnt going to work. The most was a five-game span before the All-Star break, ending with Davis foot injury during a game against the Jazz. Walker finished with 19 points in the Lakers 120-114 loss. Thats all about being a basketball player.. I dont want to finish my career playing at this level, from a team aspect. Someone who became an MVP with a do-it-all mindset was expected to do less despite James and Davis saying the Lakers needed Russ to be Russ.. NBA. As a Laker, James missed the playoffs twice and experienced the only first-round playoff loss of his career. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I am happy to invite you to participate in the IEEE/CAS-EMB Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference (BioCAS 2015), which will be held on October 22-24, 2015, at the historic Academy of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Its a gamble, no matter how bad the odds, that theyre going to have to make. So throughout the course of a day, to the weeks, to the months I think about a little of everything At the end of the day, I keep the main thing, the main thing and everyday when its time for us to work I lock in so a lot of thoughts. I think about how much longer Im going to play the game, said James, who turns 38 on Friday. Me and my staff, everybody in that building. To me that means more than anything else., A Lakers staff member with knowledge of the situation said speaking on condition of anonymity. Vogel acknowledged that was a struggle during the season. The NBA GOAT debate is clear to the Los Angeles Lakers ' squad -- it's LeBron James. Davis, who had been mostly averse to the idea, would play center. Managing & Creative Director @ excentricGrey, I introduce the most creative and original ideas for my customers, With over a decade of experience in the "Digital World', in 2006 helped found the Digital Marketing Agency, Excentric. Every other team in the NBA had stumbled into at least one winning streak since the Lakers last had positive momentum. Due to injuries, a midseason COVID-19 outbreak and mounting losses, Vogel abandoned one of his core beliefs a principle based around stability and scrambled to find groupings that would work. Weve got some guys that have brought us some energy that were hoping can get us over the hump. WebVisit ESPN to view the Los Angeles Lakers team schedule for the current and previous seasons. O'Neal himself played eight seasons with the Lakers, leading the team to three championships alongside Kobe Bryant. The Lakers went from favorites to everyones favorite team to dog, an easy target after a hard fall from the highest expectations to embarrassing lows. We want to hear from you. Either blow it all up and rebuild, or mortgage the future to fix the lack chemistry and skill on this basketball team, Flea tweeted. In his 20th year, James is averaging 27.8 points per game, which ranks ninth in the league. On the same day that LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, GM Rob Pelinka and others address the media, the Lakers fire coach Frank Vogel. His 35.8 minutes per game ranks 19th. Needing two-way production, they brought back Kent Bazemore and Trevor Ariza. While the Lakers were dealing with Westbrook, Vogel and his coaching staff were trying to sort out their vision for the team a flawed roster they believed had the versatility to handle a variety of challenges. "If you trade LeBron, you'll never win again," O'Neal said of the Lakers in an interview with CNBC. Whether it was those trips to the windows in Vegas or the Lakers $150-million payroll, trusting in this team turned out to be money poorly spent. Injuries cost them that chance a year ago, and it was an even bigger issue this season. Everybody run. Its a disappointing thing. That was James fourth NBA championship, after claiming two with the Heat and one with the Cavaliers. The team has a 9% chance of qualifying for the playoffs, according to His 30/8/6 is astounding and means, with the right team, he can continue to be in the thick of NBA title runs. The Lakers inability to stop guards from getting into the paint became a problem this season. Sucks for our team, our organization.. It set a conflict internally for the Lakers that they never solved, with Vogel, one of the NBAs best defensive coaches, trying to find a way for the team to be competent on that side of the ball. Associate NBA editor at ClutchPoints. We got to pull together and try to make this thing work.. 16 was retired on March 7, 2023, against his former team the Memphis Grizzlies. What happened? one opposing player wondered after beating the Lakers recently. And I want to win and give myself a chance to win and still compete for championships. Tuesday, it all ended the Lakers officially were eliminated from the NBAs 20-team postseason. At the end of the day, we all just got to be on the same page, be together, compete together and be accountable, Ham said. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Vogel was a proponent of keeping Westbrook in the starting lineup when others thought he should come off the bench. If an offensive lineup is what you feel is gonna win the most games, you have to put [defense] aside and just go with it. But for the most part, its been a good ride so far., I dont wanna finish my career playing at this level from a team aspect. Last season, the Lakers finished 42-30 and were in seventh place in the Western Conference playoffs. Their coach, the Ted Lasso-ish Frank Vogel, had already proved he could navigate the Lakers through drama while constructing one of the NBAs best defenses. The Lakers retired No. 99 in honor of George Mikan on October 30, 2022. The games such a beautiful thing and just as long as Im healthy enough to put on the uniform Im going to play with a lot of passion, a lot of energy, give my teammates what they deserve, what they need.. However, those numbers appear meaningless to James if he isnt winning. Its the second-worst record for any of James teams through 35 games, according to ESPN. The Lakers struggles seem to be getting to LeBron James. A Lakers veteran player, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Brooke Shields says John F. 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Im a winner and I want to win, James said after the Lakers fell to 14-21 on the season. From the moment the Lakers built this team until they were eliminated from postseason contention, no team had more money riding on them. Opposing scouts said they saw Lakers players ignoring their coaches instruction. Despite his injuries, James had one of the best offensive seasons of his career, averaging 30.3 points on 52.4% shooting. Asked how he thought Vogel and his assistants handled attempts to figure out the Lakers problems this season after losing to Denver on Sunday, Westbrook seemed to take a shot at Vogel. Broderick Turner is a Los Angeles Times reporter who covers the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers. @Lakers. Sunday night, Lakers fans booed their own team after a 123-95 defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans. Just this year, O'Neal said, he was forced to shutter his L.A. restaurant, Shaquille's, amid the Covid pandemic. James has been listed as day to day, but his injury could leave him off the court for at least Sundays home game against the Brooklyn Nets. Some are works of art, some not so much. 2023 CNBC LLC. Im literally having the time of my life right now, James said. We know there is a sense of urgency there where we have to get on the right side of these games, Ham said. I dont have a number, James said. While the NBA trade deadline has passed, James' contract with the Lakers expires in 2023. So, even with Davis producing 24 points and 14 rebounds, Westbrook 21 points, 11 assists and five turnovers and Austin Reaves 19 points, the Lakers couldnt win because their defense failed them again when it was needed the most. James was also asked about a recent interview with his teammate, Dennis Schroeder, who said last week that James told him hed want to play for seven more years until hes 45. Thats what I plan to do. He doesnt know what to do. Los Angeles Lakers Schedule 2022-23 James 31: James 15: James 8: Fri, 21 Oct: vs LA. WebLos Angeles Lakers record 2022-23. "I've been booed before, that was not a good feeling," O'Neal said. Any projection about the caliber of the team, even with James and Davis healthy, is still speculative. He survived a possible midseason firing, with the lack of job security hanging over his head the rest of the season. He finished with 21 points on 7-for-16 shooting from the field grabbed 14 rebounds, and dished out six assists in a game the Lakers went on to win in overtime by a final score of 135-133. 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During his first triple-double with the Lakers, five games into the season, he had 10 turnovers. The LA Lakers' record without LeBron James The 38-year-old has missed a total of 27 games this season, which is the most he has missed because of physical issues in his career. In a city that loves its stars, the Lakers roster was a purple-and-gold constellation. In recent days, James posted a cryptic message on social media that have some questioning about how long he will last in purple and yellow. Thanks for contacting us. Scouts believed that Nunn could be their best perimeter defender. O'Neal also talked about his successful franchise businesses. We've received your submission. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. I want to be able to compete for championships bc I know what I can still bring to the table for any ball club with the right pieces LeBron James pic.twitter.com/Paf3dizQKf. Shaquille O'Neal, NBA star and Carnival Cruise Lines Chief Fun Officer, gives guests a taste of his highly-anticipated dishes that will be offered at sea as part of Big Chicken at Mardi Gras Summer Landing zone during Carnival Cruise Line's NYC Cruise Into Summer Event To Celebrate The Arrival Of Mardi Gras In 2020 at Pier 59 on June 18, 2019 in New York City. After the game, he answered five questions with 64 words. The two played just 22 games together this season, never for any extended stretches. ", "I learned from the great Magic Johnson that it's okay to be a superstar basketball player, but at some point you want to go and invest in businesses," O'Neal said. He would play one more game. The Lakers, though, went 3-12 in those games. Before the start of the N. B. A. season, LeBron James acknowledged one of the hard realities facing the Los Angeles Lakers. 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It quickly became clear that making things work with Westbrook would be difficult. They knew the Lakers didnt have the assets for Damian Lillard. Im the point guard. [7], On November 18, 2022, the Lakers won their second straight game for the second time this season and they also won their third straight game for the first time since January 2022. On behalf of the BioCAS 2015 Organizing Committee, This site is created, maintained, and managed by Conference Catalysts, LLC. And you hope its top 20, and then your offense is good enough to move it. Staff Writer at SB Nation's CelticsBlog and The Knicks Wall. Undrafted rookie Austin Reaves earned significant minutes because of his tenacity. However, the team have fared quite well even without their superstar. Four-time NBA champion Shaquille ONeal issued a stark warning to the Los Angeles Lakers Monday, saying despite an abysmal season, it would be a huge mistake to trade the teams biggest superstar, Lebron James. If you trade LeBron, youll never win again, ONeal said of the Lakers in an interview with CNBC. This sh-t HURT. My body is going to be ok because if my mind is into it Ill make sure my bodys taken care off and Ill continue to put in the work.. WebCheckout the latest and historical year by year stats of Los Angeles Lakers along with the list of all time top 12 players and more on Basketball-Reference.com. On February 7, 2023, James broke the NBA scoring record against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers are currently in 9th place in the Western Conference with a 27-33 record. A coaching change is almost a lock. Skip to main content Skip to navigation. During parts of the season, Westbrook would be benched during fourth quarters. Los Angeles has climbed the Western Conference standings in recent weeks and looked to defeat the Utah Jazz And needing more size, they brought former All-Star DeAndre Jordan back to Los Angeles. Yet the pressure mounted, Westbrook taking the unusual step to speak out about fans and TV personalities who began calling him Westbrick., Following a loss in San Antonio, Westbrook said the name-calling affected his family. A Florida woman recorded an alligator body-slamming and devouring a python in the Everglades. It means that at the time of writing, the Lakers are currently on a three-game winning streak, have a record of 29-32 and sit 12th in the Western Conference; a game The 202223 Los Angeles Lakers season is the 76th season of the franchise, its 75th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), its 63rd season in Los Angeles, and its 24th season playing home games at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers, meanwhile, missed their last six shots after the score was tied, none of them close. The Los Angeles Lakers werent a sure thing; they were, though, the surest thing for bettors. Theres no worse feeling than losing, especially when you put all your time and effort into the game and when you really love it, Walker said. The Los Angeles Lakers had a record of 8-18 without LeBron James in 2021-22. Since Lebrons tenure on the team began, the team has only won one NBA title during the bubble season in 2019-2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Inexplicable turnovers. Im disappointed that we havent had a chance to have our full team, whether its myself out, LB out or other guys, Davis said after the Lakers were eliminated. The former All-Star owns nine Papa John franchises and one Krispy Kreme franchise. In April, James tweeted: I can/will NOT miss the post season again for my career! Westbrook walked through a back hallway at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland and joked about taunting Cavaliers defender Isaac Okoro, who was slow to close out on him as he drilled a three-point shot. Lakers guard Russell Westbrook, left, shoots in front of Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis during the second half Friday. And to see our guys play the way we played, we had 34 assists, it just again gives us confidence about what we can be down the stretch.. LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Jared Dudley huddled after the 2020-21 season to plot a return to the NBA Finals. Read more here. Los Angeles has climbed the Western Conference standings in recent weeks and looked to defeat the Utah Jazz Fans attempted to cash in on the 60-year-olds frustration with the Lakers and offered an opportunity to jump ship, but Flea is sticking by his teams side. Vogel, though, was the driving force in keeping Westbrook in the starting lineup, resisting pushes from staff and players to bring Westbrook off the bench. Problems arose for the Lakers behind closed doors during training camp, with team staff members seeing their worst fears realized before the team played a game. My game is not predicated on shots or if I turn the ball over, Westbrook said in January. With three games to go in the regular season and the battle to avoid the play-in tournament also taking shape, there could be more bleats to come for James in the pivotal stretch. However, as expected, the Lakers have upgraded ADs status to available just before tipoff. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. L 106-104 : 0-3: And weve been seeking for something ever since, Vogel said before a late-season loss to the Jazz in Utah. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. Both of Davis injuries this season, the first to his knee and the second to his foot, were bad luck a player falling onto his knee and his foot landing on someone elses. They wondered about another run at All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry after the team failed to trade for him at the deadline in the winter. In other injury news relevant to the Lakers, LeBron James has also been cleared to play for Los Angeles. This season, one of those veterans said, is b., Im literally having the time of my life right now., LeBron James, after a win in Cleveland when the Lakers were still in postseason contention. Overall this season, the Clippers have a 9-14 record without George as their points per game drops from 114.3 to 110.2. "As a simple model, if it works and you follow the rules, they will continue to work.". The Lakers Record Without Lebron James The Lakers are 8-12 this season without their best player. Yes, LeBron James is still a marvel, even at 37 years old. The 202223 Los Angeles Lakers season is the 76th season of the franchise, its 75th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), its 63rd season in Los Angeles, and its 24th season playing home games at Crypto.com Arena. The 202223 Los Angeles Lakers season is the 76th season of the franchise, its 75th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), its 63rd season in Los Angeles, and its 24th season playing home games at Crypto.com Arena. On April 11, 2022, the Los Angeles Lakers fired Frank Vogel as head coach. Utah will receive the pick if it's No. Like, I dont even want to bring my kids to the game because I dont want them to hear people calling their dad nicknames.. Miami ran away with the game as the Lakers racked up turnovers and failed to score in the final four minutes of play at FTX Arena. Convinced they needed more star talent after struggling while James and Davis were sidelined by injuries last season, the group scanned the league for a new partner. The Lakers were not eight games under .500 last season until March 3. The Lakers, with a mark of 52.5 this preseason, are one of 149 teams this century projected to win at least 50 games (or the equivalent of 50 out of 82 games in a Hes projected to become an unrestricted free agent following the 2024-25 season. Utah forced overtime after James missed a potential game-winning layup at the end of regulation, but he made up for it with the eventual winner with 27 seconds to go in extra time. A complex web of problems sunk the Lakers championship hopes, from a trade for a former MVP, to constant lineup and rotation changes, to significant injuries to their best players. LeBron James reacts to a referees call late in a loss to the rival Clippers on March 3, when the Lakers still had postseason hopes. One of James no-look passes ended up in Manns hands and he fired to 23-year-old aspiring sports journalist. Hes the coach. In the 15 games before their postseason elimination, Westbrook seemed to find his place amid the Lakers chaos, averaging 19.9 points on 49.4% shooting, 6.6 rebounds and 6.5 assists. They signed future Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard as well as possible Hall of Famer Rajon Rondo, who along with Howard helped them win it all in 2020. A Division of NBCUniversal. One Lakers staff member, speaking on condition of anonymity, said of Russell Westbrooks mentality during training camp. Ultimately the biggest thing for me is when youve been in this league and you know teams that actually want you, that actually want you to be in place, Westbrook said at his introductory news conference last summer. James dealt with ankle and knee problems during the season. We dont have a great offensive team, but we are more offense than we are defense, and Frank has to adjust to that, one Lakers staffer said. 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