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Lakers Granted Permission To Interview Kenny Atkinson For Head Coaching Job
#Lakers Granted Permission to Interview Warriors' #KennyAtkinson for #HeadCoachingJob Kenny Atkinson is trying to help lead the Golden State Warriors to a championship as an assistant coach this season, but he may be on the sidelines for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022-23. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Purple and Gold were given permission to interview Atkinson for the head coaching job after firing Frank Vogel at season's end. The Lakers' job comes with plenty of intrigue. On the one hand, Los Angeles is one of the league's storied franchises and will have the legendary LeBron James leading the way on the court. On the other hand, there may not be much job security since Vogel led the team to a title just two years ago in 2020 and is already out of a job after a 33-49 season. The team requires plenty of changes, including potentially moving on from Russell Westbrook after his first season with the organization did not go according to script. Atkinson could be in high demand, as Wojnarowski reported he already interviewed for the Charlotte Hornets job. He was the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets from 2016-17 through 2019-20 and finished with a 118-190 record and one playoff appearance. He and the Nets decided to mutually part ways prior to the end of the 2019-20 season. While it wasn't the best mark, he also was working under difficult circumstances, with D'Angelo Russell traded to the Golden State Warriors and then stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving sidelined with injuries in the latter portion of his tenure. That left the Nets relying largely on role players for stretches. Atkinson also has experience as an assistant coach for the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers. Golden State went 53-29 this season, which was his first on the staff, and leads the Memphis Grizzlies 3-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals. So Z Nation, should the Lakers target Kenny Atkinson for the HC job??? Comments down below 💭☑️ Like and Share my videos 👍🏼☑️ ✅ Subscribe to my channel ZSPN on YouTube ✅ ✅Help us continue to provide ZSPN coverage and SUBSCRIBE: http://youtube.com/c/ZSPNSports #ZSPN on Social Media: ☑️Like my page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZSPNSports ☑️Follow me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zspn_sports ☑️Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zspn_sports ☑️Check out my podcast, ZSPN, on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/7hRfH2WzMhoKzgFyftUz1l ☑️Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I60o3Wt-X421fEiJSjziA/join 💜GO LAKERS💛
Lakers Beat Thunder 120-101, Stanley Johnson 21 Pts, Wenyen Gabriel 16 Pts Off The Bench
#Lakers Beat #Thunder 120-101, #StanleyJohnson 21 Pts, Wenyen Gabriel 16 Pts Off The Bench Still without their stars, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in their final home game on Friday night, 120-101. Dwight Howard muscled his way to a pair of dunks to begin the contest, though the Lakers found themselves tied 7-7 with the Thunder. Malik Monk got involved offensively with a drive to the rim for an and-one and a lob, but a turnover allowed Oklahoma City to go up 14-12. Monk was able to find Austin Reaves in the corner for a three, but Laker turnovers turned into easy points for the Thunder, who extended their lead to six. Wenyen Gabriel and Wayne Ellington hit back-to-back threes, but Los Angeles found themselves trailing 28-27 after one. Mason Jones finally got on the scoreboard early in the second after being called up from the G League, powering through a defender for an and-one to put the Lakers ahead 38-32. Defensively, L.A. did a better job of forcing Oklahoma City into tougher shots, and a couple of Monk layups kept them up midway through the quarter. Stanley Johnson got aggressive on the offensive, barreling to the rim on a few occasions and hitting a midrange jumper to maintain the Lakers’ steady lead. However, Jaylen Hoard was able to fight for a few baskets at the end of the half, leaving L.A. only up 56-52 at halftime. It was a poor defensive start to the third for the Lakers who allowed open shots to the Thunder, prompting a timeout from head coach Frank Vogel. Howard was able to take advantage of Isaiah Roby’s foul trouble by getting deep post position and scoring but the team found themselves tied 69-69 regardless. Gabriel subbed in and immediately provided a jolt of energy, eventually getting a rise out of the crowd for a putback dunk. The Laker bench was able to create some separation when they hit several difficult shots and they went into the fourth up 90-82. Jones showed off his ability to finish through contact again with a tough drive that resulted in a three-point play. L.A. really began to pull away as they scored nearly every time down the floor, ballooning their lead to 15. The Lakers continued to pound away the tired Thunder defense, with Johnson in particular using his physicality to get all the to the basket on several occasions. With a large lead, the Purple and Gold were able to cruise to a victory and snap their eight-game losing streak. So Z Nation, what did you think about the Lakers win against the OKC Thunder??? Comments down below 💭☑️ Like and Share my videos 👍🏼☑️ ✅ Subscribe to my channel ZSPN on YouTube ✅ ✅Help us continue to provide ZSPN coverage and SUBSCRIBE: http://youtube.com/c/ZSPNSports #ZSPN on Social Media: ☑️Like my page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZSPNSports ☑️Follow me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zspn_sports ☑️Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zspn_sports ☑️Check out my podcast, ZSPN , on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/7hRfH2WzMhoKzgFyftUz1l ☑️Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I60o3Wt-X421fEiJSjziA/join 💜GO LAKERS💛
Lakers TRADING Rajon Rondo To The Cleveland Cavaliers | Lakers Trade Rumors
Lakers TRADING Rajon Rondo To The Cleveland Cavaliers | Lakers Trade Rumors The Cleveland Cavaliers are holding "serious talks" with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire veteran point guard Rajon Rondo, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. That comes in the wake of Ricky Rubio tearing his ACL this week, ending his season, while Collin Sexton was already out for the year with a torn meniscus. Those two injuries have left the resurgent Cavs (20-14) incredibly thin at point guard. Rondo, 35, hasn't made much of an impact for the Lakers this season, averaging just 3.1 points and 3.7 assists in 16.1 minutes per game across 18 contests. While a hamstring injury and his current stint in the league's health and safety protocols have cost him games, he's fallen down the pecking order in the rotation. And with veteran Darren Collison recently added to the roster, Rondo is expendable for the Lakers. Quick thoughts on CLE acquiring Rondo (assuming it happens!): -CLE will use Minimum Salary Exception to acquire Rondo. No need to use McGee TPE or send a salary back to LA. -LA is doing this to clear a roster spot & tax hit vs waiving a player. Likely to keep Stanley Johnson. More thoughts on CLE acquiring Rondo (assuming it happens!): -CLE will need to waive a player. Probably Ed Davis, given his non-gtd status -LA will create a small $1.7M TPE, but it will probably go unused, given they'd just trade using Minimum Salary Exception + no roster spots His potential trade would end his second stint with the team after he spent the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons with the Lakers, which included winning a title. But since spending parts of the first nine seasons of his career with the Boston Celtics, Rondo hasn't lasted anywhere long. Since leaving Boston in the 2014-15 season, Rondo has played for seven different teams and hasn't lasted more than two years at any one destination. If nothing else, Rondo will bring experience to a young Cavaliers team trying to reach the postseason for the first time since the 2017-18 campaign, when LeBron James still played for the team. Led by Darius Garland (19.5 PPG, 7.3 APG), Jarrett Allen (16.8 PPG, 10.8 RPG) and ascendant rookie Evan Mobley (14.1 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 1.8 BPG), the Cavs are one of the NBA's best stories this season. Rondo should help patch up some of the team's depth issues in the backcourt. So Z Nation, how do you feel about the Lakers trading Rajon Rondo to the Cleveland Cavaliers??? Comments down below 💭☑️ Like and Share my videos 👍🏼☑️ ✅ Subscribe to my channel ZSPN on YouTube ✅ Thank you all for watching ZSPN on YouTube http://youtube.com/c/ZSPNSports Like my page on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ZSPNSports/ Follow me on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/zspn_sports Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zspn_sports/?hl=en Check out my podcast, ZSPN , on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/zspn Check out my podcast, ZSPN , on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/7hRfH2WzMhoKzgFyftUz1l Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I60o3Wt-X421fEiJSjziA/join 💜GO LAKERS💛
Lakers Comeback Effort Falls Short vs Knicks, Russell Westbrook Triple Double, AD 20 Pts
Lakers Comeback Effort Falls Short vs Knicks, Russell Westbrook Triple Double, AD 20 Pts Lakers Comeback Effort Falls Short vs Knicks, Russell Westbrook Triple Double, AD 20 Pts The Lakers played without LeBron James, who served his one-game suspension after his altercation with Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart on Sunday. L.A. listed Anthony Davis as questionable with flu-like symptoms (non-COVID related) pregame, but he suited up and finished with 20 points on 7-of-17 shooting and six rebounds in 34 minutes. The Knicks improved to 10-8. The 9-10 Lakers have lost four of five. Notable Performances: Lakers PG Russell Westbrook: 31 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists Lakers F/C Anthony Davis: 20 points, 6 rebounds Lakers G Avery Bradley: 15 Pts, 9 rebounds Lakers F Carmelo Anthony: 12 points Knicks G Evan Fournier: 26 points Knicks F Julius Randle: 20 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists Knicks G Immanuel Quickley: 14 points Short-Handed Lakers Can't Make Enough Shots: The Lakers played this game without James and with an under-the-weather Davis. That left it up to Westbrook to take over, and he was the best player on the floor en route to his dominant triple-double. His 31 points came on an efficient 10-of-18 clip, and after a sloppy first half (five turnovers), Westbrook had just one in the final two frames. Davis did well all things considered, gutting out 34 minutes as he clearly played at less than 100 percent. The Lakers were still plus-eight with him on the court. The problem was the rest of the Lakers largely struggled outside a good performance from Avery Bradley (15 points, nine rebounds). Talen Horton-Tucker, who entered the night averaging 16.0 points per game, finished with none on 0-of-8 shooting in 29 minutes. Carmelo Anthony and Malik Monk each scored 12 points, but they combined to shoot 8-of-28 (3-of-15 three-point range). Wayne Ellington shot just 1-of-3 for four points in 17 minutes. The Lakers ended up missing all seven of their three-point attempts in the final five minutes. Wide-open chances were there, but the shots did not fall. They ended up only hitting five field goals in the final quarter, or just one more than the number of Quickley three-pointers in the final 12 minutes. L.A. needed some firepower down the stretch to counteract that display, but the shots didn't fall in MSG as the Lakers fell under .500. The Lakers will visit the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Indianapolis' Bankers Life Fieldhouse. So Z Nation, what did you think about the Lakers loss against the New York Knicks??? Comments down below 💭☑️ Like and Share my videos 👍🏼☑️ ✅ Subscribe to my channel ZSPN on YouTube ✅ Thank you all for watching ZSPN on YouTube http://youtube.com/c/ZSPNSports Like my page on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ZSPNSports/ Follow me on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/zspn_sports Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zspn_sports/?hl=en Check out my podcast, ZSPN , on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/zspn Check out my podcast, ZSPN , on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/7hRfH2WzMhoKzgFyftUz1l Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I60o3Wt-X421fEiJSjziA/join 💜GO LAKERS💛
Lakers Embarrassed By The Timberwolves In The Second Half | Anthony Davis Leads LA With 22 Pts
Russell Westbrook, Lakers Suffer 3rd-Quarter Collapse in 107-83 Loss to T-Wolves The Minnesota Timberwolves outscored the Los Angeles Lakers 40-12 in the third quarter en route to a 107-83 road win in Staples Center on Friday evening. L.A. led 49-44 at halftime before Minnesota turned a close game into a blowout. Karl-Anthony Towns outscored the Lakers 18-12 in the third quarter alone, hitting four three-pointers along the way. He finished with 29 points on 11-of-17 shooting and seven rebounds. The Lakers got little production outside Anthony Davis (22 points) and Russell Westbrook (20), with the rest of the team combining to score just 41 on 15-of-58 shooting. L.A. continued to play without LeBron James, who missed his fifth straight game with an abdominal strain. The 4-7 Timberwolves broke a six-game losing skid. The 7-6 Lakers' two-game win streak ended. Notable Performances: Timberwolves C Karl-Anthony Towns: 29 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals Timberwolves PG D'Angelo Russell: 22 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds Timberwolves G Patrick Beverley: 11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists Lakers PF/C Anthony Davis: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 steals Lakers PG Russell Westbrook: 20 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists Lakers Post Historically Bad Third Quarter and Second Half With 11:17 remaining in the third quarter, Davis hit a 19-foot jumper to give the Lakers a 51-47 lead. From that point forward, the Lakers did not make another basket for nearly eight minutes of game time when Avery Bradley knocked down a three-pointer with 3:44 remaining to cut the Minnesota lead to 73-56. That three was moot. Minnesota had engineered a 27-2 run between the Davis and Bradley buckets, with the Lakers' only points coming on a pair of AD free throws. Towns had seven points of his own in that stretch, and that was before he closed the quarter with 11 more points in the final four minutes to finish the frame with 18 and give Minnesota a 23-point edge going into the fourth. On the other end, the Lakers missed 14 straight shots and committed three turnovers. By the time the quarter (and game) were over, this Lakers team found itself on the wrong side of history. Despite the loss, the sky isn't completely falling in L.A. Yes, 7-6 isn't where the Lakers want to be, but James isn't on the court. It appears he may be back soon, per head coach Frank Vogel's pregame comments (h/t Lakers reporter Mike Trudell). Sure, losing by 24 at home to a 4-7 team isn't ideal, but it's only November. The Lakers have time to work out their issues, although a multitude of them exist after 13 contests. So Z Nation, what did you think about the Lakers disappointing loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves??? And who is to blame for the Lakers loss tonight??? Comments down below 💭☑️ Like and Share my videos 👍🏼☑️ ✅ Subscribe to my channel ZSPN on YouTube ✅ Thank you all for watching ZSPN on YouTube http://youtube.com/c/ZSPNSports Check out my podcast, ZSPN , on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/zspn Check out my podcast, ZSPN , on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/7hRfH2WzMhoKzgFyftUz1l Check out my podcast, ZSPN, on Google Podcast!https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81N2ZiMTVjNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Like my page on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ZSPNSports/ Follow me on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/zspn_sports Follow me on Instagram: ZSPN_Sports Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I60o3Wt-X421fEiJSjziA/join 💜GO LAKERS💛
Lakers Lose To The Warriors In Preseason | Dwight Howard Hot Off The Bench | Russell Westbrook Debut
Lakers Lose To The Warriors In Preseason | Dwight Howard Hot Off The Bench | Russell Westbrook Debut The Los Angeles Lakers fell to 0-3 in the preseason after losing to the Golden State Warriors, 121-114. LeBron James and Russell Westbrook made their preseason debuts after not featuring in the first two contests, and the rust for both was evident immediately. Westbrook tallied six turnovers in the first quarter alone, with many coming against Golden State’s zone defense. Both teams had a sloppy start to the game but gradually acclimated to things as the clock progressed. The Warriors won the second quarter by 14 points to take a 59-49 lead at halftime and eventually pushed the lead to over 20 in the third. Los Angeles responded with a furious comeback in the final quarter led by Talen Horton-Tucker, Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard, but L.A. didn’t have enough to pull it off. Here are three takeaways from the game: LeBron James and Russell Westbrook have work to do. It wasn’t surprising that the two debutants struggled to find a rhythm right away, and it highlighted the work that must be done. Westbrook and James shot a combined 5-of-19 overall, and they couldn’t solve the Warriors’ zone defensive schemes with the spacing issues. But this is why preseason games are important. The Lakers specifically need these two stars to figure things out as soon as possible, and games like this allow them to watch the film and see where they can improve. Having Anthony Davis back, who didn’t play for rest purposes, will also be an adjustment process. Dwight Howard can still be an effective backup Dwight Howard is a great center to have at minimum value. The future Hall-of-Famer understands his strengths and seeks to stick to them at all times. When he’s not fouling, he can be extremely effective. That was the case against a much smaller Golden State squad. Howard dominated with 23 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block on 8-of-11 shooting with a 7-of-11 clip from the free-throw line. Howard missed an open dunk during the fourth-quarter comeback, but he’ll be imperative off the bench going forward. Talen Horton-Tucker is coming along The Warriors had a difficult time slowing down the 20-year-old guard. Horton-Tucker made his first appearance in the third quarter but left his mark on the game. He displayed flashy dunks, one-legged fadeaways, rim penetrations bursts and more en route to a 17-point outing in 20 minutes. He didn’t play any minutes with James or Westbrook, but he’s turning heads with every passing game. So Z Nation, what did you think about the Lakers performance against the Warriors??? Comments down below 💭☑️ Like and Share my videos 👍🏼☑️ ✅ Subscribe to my channel ZSPN on YouTube ✅ Thank you all for watching ZSPN on YouTube http://youtube.com/c/ZSPNSports Check out my podcast, ZSPN , on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/zspn Check out my podcast, ZSPN , on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/7hRfH2WzMhoKzgFyftUz1l Check out my podcast, ZSPN, on Google Podcast!https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81N2ZiMTVjNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Like my page on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ZSPNSports/ Follow me on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/zspn_sports Follow me on Instagram: ZSPN_Sports Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I60o3Wt-X421fEiJSjziA/join 💜GO LAKERS💛
Lakers Fall To The Suns In Preseason | Malik Monk Continues To Improve | Melo Debuts With Lakers
Lakers Fall To The Suns In Preseason | Malik Monk Continues To Improve | Melo Debuts With Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of the preseason but lost 117-105. The scoreline looks more respectable than the game actually was because the Suns breezed through L.A. after the first three quarters. Phoenix led 102-74, but L.A.’s bench won the fourth quarter 31-15 to cut into the deficit. LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Trevor Ariza and Dwight Howard didn’t play, and Devin Booker didn’t play for Phoenix. Carmelo Anthony and Anthony Davis, however, did make appearances, with the former making his debut in the purple and gold. It wasn’t pretty for the Lakers until Talen Horton-Tucker and Malik Monk picked up the pace towards the end of the third quarter, even though it wasn’t enough. Here are three takeaways from the game: Continuity matters With the Lakers bringing in 11 new faces for the guaranteed roster, it was logical that the players wouldn’t gel immediately. That was extremely evident against the Suns, which deployed the same starting five from the playoffs a year ago. The Suns didn’t look like it missed a beat, even with the acquisitions of JaVale McGee and Landry Shamet. Finding chemistry fast will be a key aspect for any success the Lakers hope to have, as the difference in continuity and chemistry manifested. Having LeBron James and Russell Westbrook may accelerate the process, but it still needs to happen quickly. Small-ball lineups need to rebound better The Lakers were once again out-rebounded by the opposition. Phoenix won the rebound battle 52-40, and 12 of those came on the offensive glass for the Suns; for comparison’s sake, the Lakers managed just four. Rebounding plagued the Lakers against the Brooklyn Nets, but in this game, much of it came down to the small-ball lineups. With who L.A. had out, L.A. frequently deployed lineups comprising one big and four smaller players. DeAndre Jordan grabbed seven in 20 minutes, but he missed plenty as well by ball-watching. The smaller guards also have to do better at boxing out and following up on any missed shot. Malik Monk shines again After leading the Lakers with 15 points against the Nets, Malik Monk dropped a game-high 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting (4-of-7 from deep). The shooting guard battle is headed in Monk’s favor at this point, but he still has plenty of work to do on defense. Cameron Payne and others usually had no issue blowing past Monk on dribble-penetration drives, but Monk’s scoring prowess can’t be overlooked. So Z Nation, what do you think about the Lakers performance against the Suns in game 2 of the preseason??? And how are you like Malik Monk’s performance as of late??? Comments down below 💭☑️ Like and Share my videos 👍🏼☑️ ✅ Subscribe to my channel ZSPN on YouTube ✅ Thank you all for watching ZSPN on YouTube http://youtube.com/c/ZSPNSports Check out my podcast, ZSPN , on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/zspn Check out my podcast, ZSPN , on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/7hRfH2WzMhoKzgFyftUz1l Check out my podcast, ZSPN, on Google Podcast!https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81N2ZiMTVjNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Like my page on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ZSPNSports/ Follow me on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/zspn_sports Follow me on Instagram: ZSPN_Sports Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I60o3Wt-X421fEiJSjziA/join 💜GO LAKERS💛
Russell Westbrook Lakers Debut Full Press Interview | Lakers Media Day 2021
Russell Westbrook Lakers Debut Full Press Interview | Lakers Media Day 2021 It’s was a fun day in Laker Land as media day welcomes back LA’s golden boy, Russell Westbrook. Russell Westbrook makes his debut as a Los Angeles Lakers, Russ is happy to be back in LA and happy to be playing for his hometown team. The Lakers know Westbrook will bring the heat in every scrimmage and during the dog days of the season — especially now that he’s home. “There’s always been conversations about me coming home every summer, damn near,” Russ said. “I never really thought it would pull through. So, to be able to sit here and talk to you guys in this Lakers uniform is just a blessing for me and my family and my loved ones and the people here that support me, especially being from LA.” Russ is ready and motivated to show the city of LA what he is made of and excited to play with LeBron and AD and to achieve an opportunity to win a title of his hometown of LA. So Z Nation, what is your expectations for Russell Westbrook heading into the NBA Season??? Comments down below 💭☑️ Like and Share my videos 👍🏼☑️ ✅ Subscribe to my channel ZSPN on YouTube ✅ Thank you all for watching ZSPN on YouTube http://youtube.com/c/ZSPNSports Check out my podcast, ZSPN , on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/zspn Check out my podcast, ZSPN , on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/7hRfH2WzMhoKzgFyftUz1l Check out my podcast, ZSPN, on Google Podcast!https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81N2ZiMTVjNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Like my page on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ZSPNSports/ Follow me on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/zspn_sports Follow me on Instagram: ZSPN_Sports Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I60o3Wt-X421fEiJSjziA/join 💜GO LAKERS💛