Raj C.
@RajChipalu
Lakers, Sparks, NBA, South Bay | ✍️@LakersSBN @ClutchPoints |@allaccessLakers| @lakersdetailed LakersLounge [email protected]
Vegas is not just the place NBA dreams begin, but are also rekindled. Darius Bazley has shined as the teams best player, hoping to prove he once again belongs in the league. My feature from Sin City on the Lakers Summer League star. @LakersSBN silverscreenandroll.com/2025/7/17/2446…
Already know Goodwin will kill on his next team. Been one of my biggest gripes. The hard part is actually finding the gems, not keeping them. Feels like it’s been the opposite.
Damn. Hoping he stays on with South Bay. Really dope seeing his growth in the G League to earning a spot with the big club.
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Jordan Goodwin, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin emerged as a key rotation piece for JJ Redick late last season, playing 29 games and four playoff contests. Goodwin and Shake Milton were released to clear space for arrival of Marcus Smart.
On last week’s summer-league debrief, @RajChipalu and I made the case for LA bringing back Koloko on a two-way contract given their defensive needs at center: youtu.be/e7kQmP5fNQk
The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign 7-footer Christian Koloko and forward Chris Manon on two-way NBA contracts, sources tell ESPN. Manon, undrafted out of Vanderbilt, played for the Warriors in California and Las Vegas summer leagues. Koloko played 37 games for L.A. last season.
Chris Paul turning into a journeyman and somehow still never ending up here is kind of surprising.
The Lakers Are Having A Solid Offseason - Lakers Detailed Livestream x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
join @RajChipalu and I tonight at 8:30PST as we catch up on all Laker roster building, thinking ahead, and other news from the Las Vegas Summer League link: youtube.com/watch?v=h07nGy…
Is this the best winning on the margins that Pelinka has done in an off-season? No trades. LaRavia. Ayton. Waiting on Marcus Smart to be official. Trading up from #55 twice to get to Adou Theiro. Unfortunately all hurt, but Dixon and Marciulionis as well, so spotting talent.
Two new Lakers additions Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia making a defense-to-offense play...
Marcus Smart said Jake LaRavia has the skillset to be that next Grizzlies lockdown defender who can guard top perimeter options.
Getting Smart for free is a no brainer. Aside from just the much needed defensive production, he comes in as a culture setter. A respected voice on that end. Adds to a very productive and low cost summer.
High-level guard stuff. Fake the pass over the top to hit the bounce in traffic. All from hundreds of reps in the G.
Rewatching Bronny film this morning. The ball screen passes are in a different world than they were a year ago. Things like hitting guys in the pocket on time.
DC also very high on Austin Reaves. Says having a big three of him with Luka & LeBron gives you a chance to win a ton of games.
"If the Lakers can find a way to get a 3 & D player. Whoever that may be.I think they'll be around top 3 top 4 in the West" Darren Collison on the broadcast.
"If the Lakers can find a way to get a 3 & D player. Whoever that may be.I think they'll be around top 3 top 4 in the West" Darren Collison on the broadcast.