Matt Peralta

6 days ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Peralta

Jarred Vanderbilt has had an injury-plagued career in the NBA and started the 2024-25 season on the shelf as he recovered from offseason foot surgery. The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Vanderbilt in the blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade a couple of years ago and has established himself as a key cog off the bench. While Vanderbilt struggles offensively, he is a menace defensively and often the player that brings the energy and intensity levels up for the Lakers.

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Peralta

Dalton Knecht was a surprise pick for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024 NBA Draft as he was touted as a sure-fire lottery pick before falling down the board to No. 17. The Lakers were in a fortunate spot to pick Knecht, who slipped due to concerns over his age and defensive limitations. However, Knecht entered the draft as one of the best three-level scorers in his class with an outside shot that fits the modern NBA.

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Peralta

Kobe Bryant has been gone for over five years, but his legacy and influence looms large over the Los Angeles Lakers and the local community. Bryant endeared himself to Los Angeles after helping lead the Lakers to five championships during his illustrious 20-year career. Aside from the titles and accolades, though, Bryant is fondly remembered for his mentality and work ethic on and off the floor.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Peralta

The Los Angeles Rams announced they are partnering with the Hawai’i Tourism Authority to promote tourism to Maui and Hawai’i via Mauicamp, the team’s minicamp they host as part of their offseason training activities. Mauicamp will be held from Monday, June 16 to Thursday, June 19. On Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 18, the Rams will host on-field team activities that will feature players in workout gear at War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku.

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Peralta

The NBA announced Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday was named the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion and will be awarded the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy, named after the legendary Los Angeles Lakers center who spent decades working toward social justice reform. The NBA also announced that it would donate $100,000 to the Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund (JLH Fund). Holiday was among five finalists for the award which included Bam Adebayo, Harrison Barnes, Chris Boucher and CJ McCollum.