Author: Soccerhuz
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that a ‘common friend’ of Giorgio Furlani and Massimiliano Allegri spoke to the Italian tactician, fuelling speculation of his return to Milan. Allegri is reportedly one of the candidates to take over at San Siro next season. According to Gazzetta, a common friend of the Livorno-born coach and Furlani had an informal chat with Allegri on Tuesday. According to the report, the pair didn’t discuss the technical project or the financial details of a potential Milan offer, but it was another step towards Allegri’s potential return to the club. The experienced Italian coach has already…
The Los Angeles Lakers have had an unexpected identity since acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic starring alongside LeBron James and Austin Reaves gave the impression that they would be a high-octane offense that maybe would struggle on the defensive end. But since Luka debuted for the Lakers on Feb. 10, they have the 16th-ranked offense and the fourth-ranked defense in the league. They are steadily climbing, though, as they are the No. 11 offense since March 4. Dorian Finney-Smith, the Lakers other major acquisition this season, has noticed the improvement. The Lakers got a 125-109 victory over…
After an easy win against the spurs on Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers are hoping for some major reinforcements to close out the rest of their homestand. With the Lakers down two starters (LeBron James and Rui Hachimura), they are struggling to keep up with the competition but the players are set to return this week to provide a much-needed boost in the frontcourt. “While the results haven’t always been there, the Lakers are trusting their new offensive process,” wrote Lakers insider Jovan Buha. “[Luka] Doncic is an offense unto himself, and it takes time to incorporate that type…
Austin Reaves has been absolutely stellar for the Los Angeles Lakers over the last four games. With LeBron James out — and Luka Doncic missing one game — they have desperately needed Reaves to step up. And he has delivered by averaging 30.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game on 52.9% from the field and 42.5% from beyond the arc over his last four. It’s not the first time this season that Reaves has looked like a legitimate All-Star caliber player, but it is one of the first times that Doncic is seeing it consistently since he joined…
I’m like, man, I don’t know how you all coach,” said the Spurs guard, who is set to undergo surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles to repair a tendon in his left pinkie. “I couldn’t be here every day and not be able to get on the court and do stuff,” Fox added. “As a competitor, it eats as you, which is another reason I’ve always played through whatever knicks and knacks I’ve had. Watching for me has always been tough. Austin Reaves scored 30 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled past the Spurs 125-109 after leading by as many…
Austin Reaves had 30 points with seven rebounds and six assists. Luka Dončić ended the game with 21 points on putrid 5-20 shooting. He did nab nine rebounds, 14 assists and three steals. Dalton Knecht pitched in with 13 points off the bench. Jordan Goodwin ended with 15 points, three rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks. Dorian Finney-Smith had 15 points. Jaxson Hayes scored nine points with 11 rebounds. Gabe Vincent had 11 points and was 3-5 from behind the arc. The Lakers fell behind by five early as the Spurs had a strong offense to start. Three…
Jaxson Hayes’ importance to the Los Angeles Lakers has grown exponentially since the Anthony Davis trade as not only has his play improved, but the team’s center depth behind him is not great. That was evident during the Lakers’ recent road trip when Hayes missed all four games due to swelling in his knee and as a result, the team went 0-4. Hayes returned to the lineup against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday afternoon and picked up where he left off, finishing with 19 points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block on 8-of-10 shooting in the Lakers’…
With the Los Angeles Lakers trading away big man Anthony Davis for superstar guard Luka Doncic, center Jaxson Hayes’ role on the team increased greatly. Hayes moved into the starting lineup and has basically been the team’s sole reliable true big man since the deal. He has also been a great partner for Doncic, who prefers working with a rim-running center like Hayes in the pick-and-roll. That was undoubtedly on display in the Lakers’ victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday afternoon as Hayes returned from injury to finish with 19 points and six rebounds. The Lakers already don’t have…
The Los Angeles Lakers have benefitted immensely from the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to Hollywood in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and an unprotected 2029 first-round pick. Even with LeBron James dealing with a groin injury that is expected to keep him out for at least one more week, the Lakers have a legitimate top-five player leading the way for the team as they navigate an especially difficult part of the schedule. Doncic has been endearing himself to the Lakers faithful rather quickly; his demeanor on the court is that of a killer, as he always looks…
Luka Doncic and LeBron James’ former teammate and ex-LA Lakers center Christian Wood announced that he had finally recovered from a knee injury that kept him out since Feb. 15, 2024. Wood was on the Lakers this season but was waived on Feb. 11. His injury absence forced LA to look for a replacement in the buyout market. The Lakers signed 7-foot big man Alex Len to replace 6-foot-10 Wood. The Lakers were uncertain about Wood’s return, and trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic left them thin in the frontcourt, especially at the five. They traded for Mark Williams, but…