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Boston64 18 .780 0.0 7-3 
New York50 32 .610 14.0 6-4 
Philadelphia47 35 .573 17.0 8-2 
Brooklyn32 50 .390 32.0 5-5 
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Orlando47 35 .573 0.0 5-5 
Miami46 36 .561 1.0 7-3 
Atlanta36 46 .439 11.0 3-7 
Charlotte21 61 .256 26.0 3-7 
Washington15 67 .183 32.0 1-9 Find out the latest news and rumors about the Los Angeles Lakers, including their head coaching search, roster changes, LeBron James' MVP candidacy and more. Read analysis and opinions from experts and fans on the Lakers' performance and future.
Find out the latest news and rumors about the Lakers, including their free agency moves, coaching search, and GOAT debate. See tweets from Shaq, LeBron, and other sources on Christian Wood, Draymond Green, and more.
Jan 25, 2024 · The Lakers are reportedly interested in Dejounte Murray, Tyus Jones, and other players to improve their roster. Listen to the podcast for details on the trade talks, the futures of LeBron James and Darvin Ham, and more.
1 day ago · Los Angeles fired Darvin Ham on May 3 after a first-round playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets. He went 90-74 in two seasons with the club, including an appearance in the 2023 Western Conference Finals.
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The Lakers are in position to dictate the terms of an Anthony Davis trade and should make an offer with a firm deadline, writes Bobby Marks of ESPN. L.A. made a strong push for Davis before the February deadline, reportedly offering several packages of young players and draft picks for the Pelicans star, who can opt out of his contract and become a...
The Lakers need a transformation, and well find out quickly if Vogel can make it happen. He built a reputation in Indiana as a tough, defensive-minded coach who led the Pacers to five playoff appearances and two straight conference finals. His standing took a hit during two seasons in Orlando, where the Magic were never competitive or especially st...
Ben Golliver of The Washington Post speculates that the addition of Vogel could be on ongoing source of friction inside the Lakers management team. He reportedly received mixed reviews after his interview on Thursday, with team adviser Kurt Rambis as Vogels top advocate.
Golliver notes that three factors could limit Vogels time in his new position. James, who will turn 35 in December and is only committed to the team for two more years before he can opt out, expects to contend right away. However, the Lakers have a poor defense in place and no center on the current roster, while Vogel hasnt coached a team with a be...
In addition, Vogels short contract will make him easy to part with if the organization decides things arent working, and Kidd will be there looking over his shoulder.
Vogel, 45, was previously a head coach with the Magic and Pacers, compiling a 304-291 record with five playoff appearances. He has been out of coaching since being fired in Orlando at the end of last season. The Lakers list of new candidates since failing to lock up Lue now features four former head coaches, including two who used to coach in Memph...
The move toward Vogel underscores the influence of adviser Kurt Rambis and former coach Phil Jackson, according to Wojnarowski and Youngmisuk, who note that Vogel was the second choice when Jackson hired Jeff Hornacek to coach the Knicks three years ago.
We have more on Irving, who becomes an unrestricted free agent once he declines his $21.3MM player option:
Bickerstaff will become the second candidate to interview for the job since negotiations between Tyronn Lue and the Lakers fell apart, joining Frank Vogel, who met with the club on Thursday.
On the other hand, ESPNs panel doesnt consider the Lakers, Bulls, and Sixers great fits for Williamson. Spacing is the primary concern for the Lakers and Sixers, and its unclear how a pairing with Joel Embiid would work. For the Bulls, Zach LaVines ball dominance and Jim Boylens outdated offense are viewed as red flags.
Get the latest news and updates on the Lakers, including their offseason moves, coaching search, and awards. Find out who won the Defensive Player of the Year, who opted in for 2024/25, and who is staying in Phoenix.
19 hours ago · He is the only potential candidate with head coaching experience, now that the long shot that was T y Lue has signed an extension with the Los Angeles Clippers. Borrego was the interim coach for ...
6 days ago · Find out the latest rumors about the Los Angeles Lakers, including head coaching candidates, draft prospects, and free agents. Read breaking news and analysis from Lakers Nation, a fan site dedicated to the purple and gold.
