Author: Soccerhuz
The Lakers essentially ended the 2024-25 season without a center and it cost them in the playoffs with them being eliminated in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the center options on the free agent market are limited, the best name that could be available is Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers. Turner is a player the Lakers have been linked to for a while and is coming off another strong season in which he averaged 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks while shooting 39.6% from 3-point range. The Pacers are currently fighting for a spot in…
We are quickly closing in on the opening of the first of two summer transfer windows as Arsenal turn their attentions towards attacking reinforcements. With seemingly no progress made yet over the likes of Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko, and wages proving a stumbling block for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, the Gunners are now said to be looking at AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, as well as Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma and Ademola Lookman. Arsenal are also being linked with a shock move to secure the return of former goalkeeper Emi Martinez, while Manchester United are keen on Mike Maignan, along…
Back in February, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in one of the most stunning trades in recent history. Though the Mavericks got a solid return in Anthony Davis and Max Christie, many believe this trade was a questionable one for them to make. Dallas missed the playoffs this season after losing in the Play-In Tournament, but they landed the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. It remains to be seen what they will do with the pick, but the Mavericks are in a great position to select Duke star Cooper Flagg, who…
The 2019-20 NBA season will go down as one of the most unique ever, with the Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Miami Heat inside the Orlando bubble to capture their 17th championship in franchise history. The Lakers roster was headlined by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, with several other veterans emerging as key contributors over the course of the season. However, the group didn’t get to spend much time together as Danny Green, Dwight Howard, JaVale McGee and Rajon Rondo were all let go before the start of the 2020-21 season. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope believes the Lakers would have won multiple…
provided an update on the situation at Milan, focusing in particular on the future of Theo Hernandez. As for the Frenchman’s situation, in recent days there has been much talk about Saudi Arabia, with Al-Hilal especially interested in signing him. However, according to the colleague, as of today this does not appear to be a concrete track for the Rossoneri number 19, also because, for the moment, the Saudi club has limited itself to making mere inquiries about the player and nothing more. AC Milan’s Theo remains, nonetheless, within Saudi Arabia’s radar, even though for now the Frenchman does not…
The Red Devils hold a long-standing interest in Leao whose unique blend of speed, strength and skill offers the quintessential prototype of a modern forward which few players in Europe can match when he’s in form. Despite standing 6’2, Leao retains excellent acceleration and is an absolute nightmare for opposition defences when running with the ball at his feet at full flight, given his outrageous technical ability and powerful frame. However, he remains a player plagued by inconsistency; unable to find the next gear which will elevate his talent from prospect to premier amongst his peers. The Portuguese international finished…
After a third consecutive second-place finish in the Premier League, Arsenal are preparing for a busy summer of buying and selling players. Sporting director Andrea Berta will lead their recruitment efforts, with a new forward understood to be one of the top priorities. The Spaniard has won the Golden Glove award for the most Premier League clean sheets in both of his campaigns at Arsenal (this season, he shared it with Nottingham Forest’s Matz Sels). He has established himself as one of Europe’s best goalkeepers The Estonia international has had a busy season on loan in Spain, where he has…
By picking his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2024-25 season, Jaxson Hayes knew he needed to establish himself as a young center in the NBA to earn a bigger contract. It does not get bigger than playing for the Lakers and he surprisingly found himself in a starting role in February after the team traded Anthony Davis. With the addition of Luka Doncic, Hayes’ offensive production skyrocketed by getting easy lob dunks. Although his athleticism and dunks at the rim stand out, the 25-year-old particularly saw growth in his defensive play during the 2024-25 season and…
Luka Doncic wants a center. At least, the Los Angeles Lakers want to give Luka Doncic a center. No player in the league is as adoit a pick-and-roll maestro as Doncic, and he has both thrived himself when able to play the two-man game with a rim-running center and he has proven capable of elevating those centers to a new echelon. That is why, for a brief stretch of games, the Lakers — and honestly, even more so NBA talking heads on ESPN and Fox and anywhere else — became tricked into believing in Jaxson Hayes as a viable starting…
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off quite a disappointing season after massive expectations were thrust upon them. The Lakers fell short of them after their season ended abruptly in the first round of the playoffs. L.A. will now look to bolster a roster worthy of not only competing but also being title contenders throughout the season. It is no secret that the Lakers will be aggressive in bolstering their roster, whether that is via trade or free agency. Doing a trade this summer or two is highly likely, but the Lakers could also turn to getting reinforcements in the…