Ron Gutterman

California

Staff Writer at Lakers Nation

Editor, Staff Writer and Video Analyst @LakersNation, @SportsBizClass 2021 alum.

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Minnesota Timberwolves Vs. Los Angeles Lakers Playoff History

6 days ago | lakersnation.com | Ron Gutterman

For the first time since 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers earned a top-six seed in the Western Conference and did not have to earn their way through the Play-In Tournament. They finished as the No. 3 seed, and waited until the final moments of the regular season to learn that they would be facing the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round. The Timberwolves present an intriguing matchup for the Lakers.
Angels News: Zach Neto Expected To Be Activated Friday

6 days ago | angelsnation.com | Ron Gutterman

The Los Angeles Angels are home on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants, and are in the midst of a four-game losing streak after being swept by the Texas Rangers. But returning home for just the second time in their first 19 games is not the only good news, as Zach Neto could provide a much-needed boost. Neto has been rehabbing with Triple-A Salt Lake over the last couple weeks. He played 13 games at the Triple-A level recovering from an offseason shoulder surgery.
Lakers News: Dorian Finney-Smith Explains Difference Of Luka Doncic In Playoffs

6 days ago | lakersnation.com | Ron Gutterman

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into their first postseason with Luka Doncic at the helm next to LeBron James, and are expected to have a real chance to compete for a championship. If they do go on a run, it will be because of the five-man unit of Doncic, LeBron, Austin Reaves, Dorian Finney-Smith and Rui Hachimura. This group is new playing next to each other — Finney-Smith joining the team in December and Doncic in February — but has been lethal in their minutes.
Luka Doncic: Support From Lakers Fans Has Helped With Transition To New Team

6 days ago | lakersnation.com | Ron Gutterman

Luka Doncic has been a member of the Los Angeles Lakers for just over two months now. It’s nothing compared to the seven years he spent with the Dallas Mavericks, building a relationship with teammates and the fanbase. And given the nature of the blockbuster trade, it would have been understandable if Doncic needed some time to warm up to L.A. and the Lakers franchise.
Jaxson Hayes Discusses Keys To Matchup With Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert

6 days ago | lakersnation.com | Ron Gutterman

The Los Angeles Lakers begin their NBA playoff journey on Saturday night when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the No. 3 vs. No. 6 first round matchup. The series is going to be filled with intriguing battles across the board, and one of them is the center head-to-head with Jaxson Hayes and Rudy Gobert. Hayes is obviously not the player Gobert is. Gobert has averaged a double-double for the last nine seasons, has won four Defensive Player of the Year awards and has made four All-NBA teams.
Yankees' Aaron Judge Succeeds Angels' Mike Trout As Team USA Captain For 2026 World Baseball Classic

1 week ago | angelsnation.com | Ron Gutterman

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge was named the captain of Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. He takes over the role after Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout held the title for the US when they finished in second place in 2023. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa made the announcement live on MLB Network. “Last time we went into this, Mike Trout, we all followed him,” DeRosa began. “He carried the flag out, he was the captain of that team, and rightfully so.
FOCO Selling Angels Bobblehead Of Nolan Ryan

1 week ago | angelsnation.com | Ron Gutterman

FOCO released a new Los Angeles Angels bobblehead that features Nolan Ryan to celebrate his MLB-record seven no-hitters over the course of his Hall of Fame career. Ryan spent eight seasons with the California Angels from 1972-79 and was one of the best pitchers in the world during this stretch. Four of Ryan’s seven no-hitters came with the Angels, his first being on May 15, 1973, and his second coming exactly two months later on July 15, 1973.
Lakers News: JJ Redick Reflects On First Season As Head Coach After Clinching No. 3 Seed

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Ron Gutterman

JJ Redick is one game away from completing his first regular season as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers — his first coaching job — and has many things to be proud of. His Lakers won 50 games for the first time since the 2019-20 season and will host a home Game 1 in Los Angeles for the first time since 2012. Of course, Redick is not going to be satisfied with those accomplishments. He has shown on several occasions this season that he is always going to be in pursuit of the next challenge.
Lakers News: LeBron James Congratulates JJ Redick On 50-Win Season & NBA Playoffs

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Ron Gutterman

It was hard to know what to expect of the Los Angeles Lakers when they made no offseason changes except for the hire of new head coach JJ Redick. Given that he was a first-time coach who’s previous job was hosting a podcast with Lakers star LeBron James, many were skeptical of what Redick might be able to do as a head coach. The early results are better than just about anyone could have expected.
Luka Doncic Looking Forward To Rest & Home Court Advantage After Lakers Clinch No. 3 Seed

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Ron Gutterman

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers have a full week of rest ahead of the NBA Playoffs. On Friday night, with a win over the Houston Rockets, they clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. That gives them the full week off and guaranteed home court advantage in the first round, although their first-round opponent is still yet to be determined before games on Sunday. Landing the No. 3 seed is huge for both Doncic personally and the entire Lakers franchise.