Pacific Division Archives – CrownHoops
The Los Angeles Lakers shook the league this off-season with the blockbuster trade of the season. They acquired Russell Westbrook via trade with the Washington Wizards. As a result, this gave the Lakers a big three of Russ, Anthony Davis, and of course, LeBron James.
Dec 09, 2021 by Matt Huff, Director of Recruiting and Development
The Phoenix Suns have come into this season with a chip on their shoulder. After struggling the first few weeks of the regular season, the team has regrouped and is currently on a 10 game winning streak. The ceiling will only get higher for the
Nov 18, 2021 by Nick Andre
It’s a new season to prepare for in Los Angeles. How can the Los Angeles Lakers bounce back from a first-round exit to the Phoenix Suns? On paper, the Lakers progressed tremendously by bringing in key players who can play their roles significantly. Now, it
Sep 09, 2021 by Nick Andre
The NBA schedule dropped late last week revealing key matchups, which led to analytical takes starting to surface throughout social media. This team has the most back-to-back games. This team has the longest amount of miles to travel throughout the season. Basically, the NBA schedule
Aug 24, 2021 by mitchcarter21
The Los Angeles Lakers are always a part of rumors pertaining to acquiring star players. In this off-season, one of their supposed targets was Russell Westbrook. On July 29th, during NBA Draft Day, the Lakers acquired Westbrook from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle
Jul 31, 2021 by Stacey Collier, Editor
The Los Angeles Lakers look to take the forefront of free agency for the third consecutive summer. Stories have circulated that they are pursuing various guards. On July 25th, Bleacher Report (per Shams Charania) tweeted that the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings have discussed
Jul 27, 2021 by Stacey Collier, Editor
Shaquille O’Neal is the most dominant force in NBA history. The center has made himself a legend for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Miami Heat, winning at least one ring with two of the three teams mentioned. Shaq’s NBA resume speaks for
Jun 10, 2021 by Matt Huff, Director of Recruiting and Development
The Los Angeles Clippers looked dead in the water a couple of weeks ago. The Dallas Mavericks had them on the ropes, but could not quite deliver the finishing blow in game seven. Thanks to some heroic performances from Kawhi Leonard and other role players
Jun 07, 2021 by Matt Huff, Director of Recruiting and Development
The Los Angeles Lakers teams in the early 2000s won three straight championships. They were led by Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant and critical role players Robert Horry and Derek Fisher, but some other role players played a crucial role in the Lakers championship run.
Mar 17, 2021 by LaMarr Fields
A couple of days ago, the Hall of Fame finalists were announced, and among the people elected, was Tim Hardaway. Hardaway played 13 NBA seasons for the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, and Indiana Pacers. Will this be the year Hardaway
Mar 11, 2021 by LaMarr Fields