Ricardo Sandoval

Los Angeles

CSUN Alum '20. Staff Writer for @DodgersNation | Staff Writer for On SI | Sports Writer for @Newsweek. “Dimes Only Podcast” @DimesOnlyPod

Articles

Lakers' Discussing Blockbuster Trade for Heat All-Star: Report

2 days ago | si.com | Ricardo Sandoval

The Los Angeles Lakers could be in the works of completing a blockbuster deal with East contender the Miami Heat. According to Lakers insider Anthony Irwin from Clutch Points, the Lakers and Heat are in talks about potentially acquiring former All-Star forward Andrew Wiggins. Irwin shared the news via X. “League sources believe Miami would push for Dalton Knecht in the trade, as the Lakers may not want to trade their 2031 or '32 first-round pick before they address their vacant center position.
D’Angelo Russell Emerging as Top Option for Lakers' West Rival

2 days ago | si.com | Ricardo Sandoval

The Los Angeles Lakers have a monumental summer ahead of them, and things could start to get underway on Wednesday night on the first night of the NBA Draft. It is possible that the Lakers could make the first of many significant moves they need to make to bolster their roster. While that is the case, many others will look to do the same, not only on Wednesday but also in the coming weeks.
Lakers' Luka Doncic Reportedly Making Major Progress With Offseason Weight Loss

3 days ago | si.com | Ricardo Sandoval

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is all but likely to enter his first full season with the team under a new contract extension. All signs point to the 26-year-old staying with the Lakers for the rest of his career, and the hope is that it brings multiple titles to the city of Los Angeles. That is the expectation, but to get there, Doncic needs to make significant strides as a player. One knock on Doncic is his conditioning issues.
NBA Analyst Suggests Luka Doncic's Close Ties to Mark Cuban Hurt His Con

4 days ago | si.com | Ricardo Sandoval

The Los Angeles Lakers have a crucial offseason, and now that things are officially underway in that regard. Monday marks the first day of the NBA offseason, and we've already seen three monumental moves thus far. Those moves certainly signal the beginning of a significant change in the NBA that will undoubtedly alter the league's landscape not only next season but for years to come. At the forefront of things will be the Lakers.
Lakers News: Alex Caruso Walks Back on Subtle Jab at 2020 Title

4 days ago | si.com | Ricardo Sandoval

The Los Angeles Lakers will look to get to where the Oklahoma City Thunder are currently at this time next season. The Thunder came away with their first-ever title on Sunday, defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The Thunder, who proved to be the best team all season long, were the last team standing, and now they have the hardware to prove it. Oklahoma City was dominant all season with its young and dynamic core that carried for most of the season.
Dave Roberts Doesn't Believe Shohei Ohtani's Hitting Struggles Coincide With Pitching Return

4 days ago | dodgersnation.com | Ricardo Sandoval

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani completed his second start on the mound Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Ohtani went one inning once again after tossing one frame in his season debut on the mound Monday against the San Diego Padres.
Lakers' LeBron James Reacts to Tyrese Haliburton's Gruesome Leg Injury

5 days ago | si.com | Ricardo Sandoval

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James took to X to share his thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton's severe leg injury during Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Here's what James had to say about the injury. Haliburton went down with the injury in the first quarter and will not return to the game. The Pacers' star guard appeared to be setting up a drive from the top of the key, but as he planted to step back, he collapsed to the floor and had to be helped off the court.
Lakers Send Dodgers Superstar Shohei Ohtani Gift Basket After Historic Purchase

6 days ago | si.com | Ricardo Sandoval

The Los Angeles Lakers are arguably the most historic franchise in all of sports. That is certainly the case in North American sports, and they’ve become the standard for it. The Lakers are a top-notch organization when it comes to winning, boasting 17 titles to their name. However, they will soon be ushering in a new era under a new majority owner, Mark Walter. Walter is set to become the new majority owner of the team after purchasing the Lakers for a record-setting $10 billion deal.
Stephen A Smith Has Surprising Reaction to Lakers' Historic Sale

1 week ago | si.com | Ricardo Sandoval

The Los Angeles Lakers are always at the forefront of the basketball world, and that has been no different, especially in the past 24 hours. The Lakers turned heads and then some on Wednesday when they sold the team. The Buss family sold the team to Mark Walter, the chief executive of Guggenheim Partners. The deal came as a shock, and so did the price of the deal. The Lakers were sold for $10 billion, and it is expected to be higher by the time the deal is officially finalized.
Lakers $10B Valuation Could Be Even Higher Than Initially Revealed: Report

1 week ago | si.com | Ricardo Sandoval

The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world on Wednesday. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Lakers were sold to chief executive of Guggenheim Partners, Mark Walter. Walter is not the majority owner of the group, and while that is the case, and it is quite shocking, the price for how much the Lakers sold is what really had heads spinning.

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