The Lakers are currently in a difficult situation, having just lost to their local rivals, the Clippers. Anthony Davis, also known as "Brother Mei," performed poorly, with the center Zubac dominating the paint. The Lakers really need a legitimate center, as Davis does not want to face off against true centers; he is a power forward and does not wish to engage in the physical battles of the giants. Although the Lakers recently signed a center, Trey Jamison, who stands at 211 cm, he is essentially a minor player on a two-way contract. Having been cut by the Pelicans and being an undrafted rookie, he lacks significant fighting ability. Therefore, Pelinka's signing of him seems to be more about deceiving fans and himself. The Lakers have other frontcourt players like Wood, Hayes, and Koloč, but none of them are true starters. Wood is known for his defensive lapses, Hayes is slow and loves to jump without much skill, and Koloč is so thin that he flies away with a single push, lacking any real physicality. Thus, while the Lakers appear to have three centers, they actually have no one in the paint. Davis is now the starting center because Hachimura and James play as forwards. However, Davis has always been resistant to playing center, both during his time with the Pelicans and after joining the Lakers, which is an open secret. Recently, there has been a very good center on the market who is involved in trade rumors: the Mavericks' Gafford. Multiple sources have revealed that the Mavericks want to…

In the Los Angeles derby, the Lakers were completely overwhelmed by the Clippers, suffering a 102-116 defeat. Clippers center Ivica Zubac had a breakout performance, going 9-for-16 from the field and 3-for-3 from the free-throw line to finish with 21 points, 19 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 3 blocks, filling up the stat sheet. In this game, Zubac dominated Anthony Davis, who went 5-for-14 from the field, 6-for-6 from the free-throw line, scoring 16 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, dishing out 3 assists, recording 1 steal, and blocking 3 shots. Zubac has been playing at the best level of his career this season, averaging 15.0 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 61.5%. In today's NBA, where many big men are attempting three-pointers, Zubac sticks to tradition, refraining from shooting threes and focusing on inside scoring. He has set new career highs in both points and rebounds. Notably, Zubac always seems to be particularly motivated when facing the Lakers, as he started his career with them before being traded to the Clippers. NBA journalist Nalbandian tweeted, "Despite his overwhelming dominance over Anthony Davis and the Lakers tonight, these numbers feel effortless. Zubac is facing the team that inexplicably traded him away and has once again delivered an outstanding performance." These words are likely to strike a chord with the Lakers' management once more. In this game, Zubac grabbed 8 offensive rebounds, while the Clippers as a team secured 11 offensive rebounds, compared to only 5 for the entire Lakers squad. After the game, Rui…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the first scoring battle of the NBA regular season in Los Angeles kicked off, with the Clippers hosting the Lakers at home. The two teams were initially locked in a seesaw battle, but the Clippers unleashed a 19-4 run in the second quarter to pull away, and then completely took control of the game. Although the Lakers managed to close the gap at one point, they were unable to sustain their momentum. Ultimately, the Clippers defeated the Lakers 116-102, securing their fourth consecutive victory. In the first quarter, Hachimura scored with an alley-oop dunk, Powell scored 7 points with a combination of inside drives and outside shots, both teams displayed excellent offensive form, James hit two consecutive three-pointers, Harden responded with a 3+1 and also made a three-pointer, giving the Clippers an 18-12 lead. James scored on a fast break, Christie hit a three-pointer, the Clippers' offense remained strong, and they were able to maintain the initiative. Davis scored inside, Harden hit a three-pointer, Bamba scored under the basket, and after the first quarter, the Clippers led the Lakers 32-26. In the second quarter, Batum started with a three-pointer, Leonard also made a jumper, Reeves hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, the Lakers adjusted and continued to attack to score and keep up with the score. Powell hit a three-pointer, Christie scored on a drive, but then the Lakers' offense suddenly stalled and they kept making mistakes. On the Clippers' side, Porter Jr. scored 7 points in a row, Leonard could also score, and…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the Clippers hosted the Lakers. As the fourth and fifth teams in the West, this season was still the first confrontation between the Clippers and the Lakers, but the game process was one-sided. In this game, the Clippers completely gave the Lakers a lesson, showing what it means to be a mature team. In this game, the Clippers played with all their players, and during the game, they showed good team cooperation, orderly offense, strong finishing ability; defensively, strict discipline, solid defense line, making the Lakers suffer. In this game, four people from the Clippers scored double digits, Leonard made 9 of 13 shots very efficiently for 19 points; Zubac shot 16 times and hit 9 teams, scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds; Harden scored 21 points and also sent out 12 assists; Powell contributed 22 points. On the Lakers side, they were crushed by the Clippers throughout the game. James scored 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists with a plus-minus value of -3, which was the best performance among the Lakers. Davis was weak, shooting 5 of 14 for only 16 points and 10 rebounds; Hachimura scored 19 points and 7 rebounds on the offensive end, but had no impact on the defensive end. Rivers only shot 6 times, hitting 4 shots for 14 points. In this game, the Lakers were forced into 15 turnovers by the Clippers, who contributed 12 steals and completely suppressed the Lakers inside and outside. Especially Zubac, who was wreaking havoc in the Lakers' paint, with low-post singles,…

This season, when James and Anthony Davis are on the court together, their net efficiency is 3.3. In comparison, Tatum and Jaylen Brown have a net efficiency of 9.7, Mitchell and Garland have 8.9, and Doncic and Irving have 9.7. Judging from the data, James and Davis are still one of the most dominant duos in the NBA today. This leads to a frequently discussed topic: Does the Lakers really need a third star player? Speaking of this, we must mention Reeves. Point One: Data. Since Russell was traded to the Nets, specifically in the last five games against the Kings, Cavaliers, Trail Blazers, Hawks, and Rockets, Reeves has averaged 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 11 assists. Judging solely by the numbers, Reeves has reached the level of a star player. Point Two: Clutch Moments. During the same period, Reeves' shooting percentage in clutch moments is zero. In other words, when he becomes the focal point of the team's offense and receives special attention from opponents, Reeves' ability to make tough shots is still lacking. Based on these two points, Reeves has the potential to become a star, but he still needs time to hone his skills. As for the other Lakers players, such as Christie and Knickert, they are more functional types. In other words, even when they mature, they can only be immediate combatants and are not on par with stars. Considering these two points, at present, if the Lakers want to achieve something, they still need a third star player. More accurately, someone to help alleviate the…

Translation of the article content into English: Trey Jamison of the Lakers has spoken out about his debut with the team, in which he played for 14 minutes during a victory. Los Angeles - Due to the fact that NBA two-way contracts do not count against the salary cap, teams are able to rotate players throughout the season. With each team having three two-way contract slots, this has become a good method for evaluating players through repeated trials. The Lakers recently made a change, releasing two-way contract player Quincy Olivari and signing Trey Jamison, who made his debut against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. With Anthony Davis sidelined, Jackson Hayes entered the starting lineup, making Trey Jamison the default backup center for the Lakers against the Nets. He grabbed 4 rebounds and recorded 2 blocks in over 14 minutes of play. After the game, Jamison discussed why he was somewhat disappointed with his rebounding numbers. "Four rebounds is a bit poor, I should have at least gotten 6 or 7," Jamison said. "I missed some games, but I won't lie, my goal is physicality. To do all the hard things and let others do the easy things. They can score, I'll set screens, I'll grab rebounds, but I have to perform better than tonight." The Lakers have listed both Davis and Hayes as questionable for Sunday's big city matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. If one or both of them are unable to play, Jamison is likely to reassume the role of backup center for the Lakers. Looking back on…

In the Western stage of the NBA regular season, a highly anticipated focus match unfolded passionately as the Lakers faced off against the Spurs. At this point, both teams were mired in a losing streak, like travelers groping in the dark, eagerly渴望 a victory to dispel the gloom and return to the path of victory. Moreover, this was not just an ordinary game, but a crucial battle for positioning. In the fiercely competitive Western Conference, where the gap between the two teams' records is minimal, every game is as precious as gold, especially intra-conference battles where the value of a win can be equivalent to two. Therefore, both sides would undoubtedly go all out, fighting to the death. On paper, the Lakers seemed to have a better chance of winning. After all, they boasted superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, whose presence was akin to a stabilizing force, giving the Lakers the potential to turn the tide at any time. In comparison, the Spurs' stars seemed slightly less impressive. Therefore, if the Spurs wanted to pull off an upset in this game, their role players had to perform beyond their usual level, carrying the team forward. The starting lineups for the game saw the Lakers fielding Reeves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Davis; while the Spurs countered with Paul, Castle, Vassell, Barnes, and Wembanyama. At the start of the game, both sides were somewhat tense, initially experiencing a minute of "clanking iron." Subsequently, Anthony Davis broke the scoring drought first, securing an early lead for the Lakers. Reeves followed up with…

The game between the Lakers and the Grizzlies ended with a victory for the Lakers, 116-110, in a thrilling match that had everyone on the edge of their seats! Both teams performed equally well, but the Lakers ultimately managed to halt their losing streak with their solid strength and stable performance in the crucial moments. The game was not only closely contested until the final moments, but the intense face-off was particularly exciting. Who were the heroes of this match? A closer look at the statistics reveals many highlights, which we will now break down one by one. From the start, the Lakers' defense was like a well-oiled machine. The Grizzlies scored only 20 points throughout the entire first quarter, as if the Lakers had set up an impenetrable net, with each Grizzlies attack hitting a solid shield. What's even more surprising is that the Lakers did not focus solely on defense; they quickly found their rhythm on the offensive end and easily established a double-digit lead. With such an opening, isn't it particularly satisfying for Lakers fans? This is much stronger than their lackluster performances in previous games. In the second quarter, the Lakers unleashed their firepower once again, scoring 34 points in a single quarter, a scoring efficiency that is truly impressive. The Grizzlies tried to catch up, but every time they gained momentum, they were held back by the Lakers' precise defensive counterattacks. By halftime, the Lakers had built an 18-point lead. At this point, the Lakers resembled a high-speed train, not only moving fast but also…

The NBA regular season is halfway through, and the Western Conference is quite tense. The first-place Thunder is uncontested, with teams behind them unable to catch up. The bottom three teams - the Trail Blazers, Pelicans, and Jazz - are busy tanking. Interestingly, the Pelicans have won six of their last nine games, finally escaping the bottom of the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the middle group of teams lives in turmoil every day, with seven teams clustered within a three-win range from the Clippers to the Warriors. Among these, the Suns have the lowest chance of making the playoffs, with less than a 6% probability. However, the Clippers and Timberwolves are favored, with relatively stable foundations, especially the Clippers, as Leonard gradually enters form, putting the team on track. However, there is one team that has long been underrated by outsiders, which is the Lakers. According to American media calculations, the Lakers' chances of making the playoffs are only 28%, lower than the Warriors and Kings. In this large group, they are only slightly higher than the Suns and Spurs. The Lakers have a record of 22 wins and 17 losses so far this season, maintaining a win rate of over 55%. However, the team's biggest problem is that it is difficult to discern their direction. Some games that they could easily win end up in crushing defeats! Logically, the Lakers' ranking should not be this poor, even if their defense is weak and their offense relies heavily on James and Davis, with few helpers besides Reeves, and a weak bench.…

The Los Angeles Lakers, currently ranked sixth in the West, are striving to maintain their playoff position. Despite acquiring Smith, the Lakers are still seeking trades. It is worth noting that the Atlanta Hawks are also a mid-tier team in the East, and the team is planning to establish young players as the core of the team. American media has proposed a 6-man trade between the Lakers and the Hawks, do you think it's reliable? Trade Details Los Angeles Lakers receive: Rui Hachimura (17million),JaredVanderbilt(17 million), Jared Vanderbilt (17million),JaredVanderbilt(10.4 million), Jalen Hood-Schifino ($3.8 million), 2029 first-round draft pick (Lakers), 2025 second-round draft pick (Lakers) Atlanta Hawks receive: Onyeka Okongwu (14million),BogdanBogdanovic(14 million), Bogdan Bogdanovic (14million),BogdanBogdanovic(17 million) If this trade is completed, two main issues in the Lakers' lineup will be resolved. Bogdanovic is an experienced shooter, while Okongwu is a reliable backup center who can meet the Lakers' need for frontcourt size and complement Anthony Davis. The Hawks can continue to restructure their roster, integrate draft assets, and gain future salary flexibility. Lakers Enhance Roster Strength Okongwu is a young and malleable center, averaging 11.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game this season. Okongwu will fill the Lakers' center vacancy and is likely to allow Anthony Davis to return to his power forward position. With Okongwu's support as a rebounder and interior defender, Davis can exert his maximum influence, becoming an always lurking help defender. Bogdanovic is averaging 10.7 points per game this season, with significantly reduced playing time. This shooting specialist has a career three-point shooting percentage of 38.2%, which can…