The Tres Leches are breaking an age-old basketball rule. My latest, for @joinoffside.bsky.social

The Lakers bounced back and finally played some defense in the second half. They move to 1-1 on this road trip and everything is dandy once again. My @joinoffside.bsky.social recap of a win over the Hornets:

Austin Reaves is now considered probable for tonight’s game in Charlotte and the Lakers are considered heavy favorites. Tonight will tell us quite a bit about this team as it’s their first opportunity to bounce back from embarrassment on Saturday. My @joinoffside.bsky.social preview:

The Lakers dropped their first dud of the season and how they respond Monday will teach us about where they’re actually at. Here’s my @joinoffside.bsky.social recap:

The "Lakers" play the "Hawks" tonight and, hey, if you've ever wondered how you'd fare in an NBA game, you should head down to the State Farm Arena in Atlanta where you just might be able to get on the court! My @joinoffside.bsky.social preview:

Sources: Austin Reaves underwent an MRI on his groin Wednesday that didn’t reveal significant damage. The Lakers are playing this situation safe and there’s optimism he’ll be good to play Monday in Charlotte. My @joinoffside.bsky.social report:

Tonight’s Lakers-Spurs game is a matter of which superstar will be available to carry their shorthanded squad over the other’s. Luka and Wemby, what you got? For @joinoffside.bsky.social

So far, Luka has played three games for the Lakers. In all three, he’s scored at least 40 points. Tonight, he also added a dozen rebounds. Here’s my @joinoffside.bsky.social recap:

The Lakers tip off their NBA Cup run tonight against the Grizzlies and should be getting some reinforcements. If Luka and Smart can go, given the way Austin has played lately, I like LA’s chances. For @joinoffside.bsky.social:

I've noticed a trend, where people are completely overthinking what it means to LeBron and the Lakers that Austin Reaves has taken a leap this season.
@LakerFilmRoom
laughed at the dumb takes, then explained why the Lakers actually need James back.

The Lakers and Wolves play today and it's a real bummer how few key players are going to be active. This one is going to come down to whether the Lakers can handle ball pressure, especially when Austin is out of the game. For @joinoffside.bsky.social:

I actually think Michael Jordan made salient points about load management and its impact on fans. He ignored some key reasons why it exists that stretch back to youth sports. The best part of all this is MJ making these points while load managing an interview. For
@joinoffside.bsky.social:

The Lakers sacrificed reps to keep guys healthy for the start of the season. Well, about that… Luka is now out at least a week. (for @joinoffside.bsky.social)

Skinny Luka might be the best basketball player in the world. My latest for @joinoffside.bsky.social:

Here’s my @joinoffside.bsky.social preview for tonight’s Lakers-Wolves matchup. Only path I see a win from is by tweaking the starters. Will JJ Redick do it?