Lakers news update
Here's the latest news update on the Los Angeles Lakers:
Recent Transactions:
- The Lakers have signed forward DeAndre Jordan to a one-year contract worth $1.3 million.
- They have also signed guard Malik Monk to a two-year contract worth $20 million.
Injury Updates:
- LeBron James is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a high ankle sprain.
- Anthony Davis is listed as questionable for the next game with a calf strain.
- Dwight Howard is out indefinitely with a knee injury.
Recent Games:
- The Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets 122-105 on Tuesday, despite a 30-point performance from LeBron James.
- They defeated the Utah Jazz 101-95 on Friday, led by 28 points from Anthony Davis.
Standings:
- The Lakers are currently 2nd in the Western Conference with a record of 24-12.
- They are 1.5 games behind the first-place Phoenix Suns.
Upcoming Schedule:
- The Lakers play the Golden State Warriors on Monday at 7:30 PM PST.
- They then play the Boston Celtics on Wednesday at 7:30 PM PST.
Rumors and Speculation:
- There have been rumors that the Lakers are interested in trading for Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry.
- Some have speculated that the Lakers may look to trade for a big man to replace the injured Dwight Howard.
Player Performances:
- LeBron James is averaging 25.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game.
- Anthony Davis is averaging 22.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game.
- Dennis Schröder is averaging 14.4 points and 5.4 assists per game off the bench.
I hope this update helps!