@carlosyak.bsky.social
Contributor for the Sporting Tribune living and surviving in the heart of Los Angeles.
Luka. Locked. Loaded.
(revenge season incoming)
www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/08/02/l...
Welcome to the #Lakers squad, Chris Mañon!
www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/07/24/l...
Jake LaRavia could be #Lakers' secret weapon off the bench:
My latest piece for the Sporting Tribune on LA's new free agent signing, who I think could become a quick fan favorite.
www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/07/02/j...
Bronny James’ best game as a pro, scoring 17 points (7/10 shooting in 29 minutes, unfortunately, came in a shorthanded 118-89 loss to the Bucks:
Bronny’s mindset is to continue working on his game and staying ready to play and learn.
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#Lakers keep win streak alive with OT comeback against Knicks
With Doncic (32 points) and LeBron (31 points) combining for 63 points on the night, Gabe Vincent was the hero down the stretch. Hitting three triples in the 4th and in clutch moments.
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#Lakers first glimpse at Luka Magic impresses in win over Nuggets
"I think you can see it [today], me smiling on the court, having fun... just felt like me a little bit. I was happy."
thesportingtribune.com/2025/02/22/l...
Out-of-sync #Lakers stumble against Hornets in post-All-Star return.
The Lakers' last two losses have come in the hands of teams (UTA, CHA) with a combined 27-80 record, dropping them to 32-21 for fifth in the West.
thesportingtribune.com/2025/02/19/o...
#Lakers win fourth straight behind 42-point night from LeBron.
"That I'm old...that's what I think."
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#Lakers trade for Hornets Mark Williams, deal Dalton Knecht and draft picks.
At 23, Williams gives the Lakers long-term stability with a huge upside as an explosive seven-foot center who can play with Luka Dončić and LeBron James as a defensive lob threat.
www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/02/05/l...
#Lakers impress in first win at Intuit Dome post-Anthony Davis trade.
“It didn't seem real until I saw Luka today and saw a clip of AD at the Dallas shootaround...That’s when it finally hit me.”
thesportingtribune.com/2025/02/04/l...
#Lakers dominate #Celtics with “close-to-perfect basketball”
The Lakers' 4th win in the last five games improves their record to 24-18 and 16-6 this season at home. They sit a half-game ahead of the Clippers for fifth in the West.
www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/01/23/l...
The #Lakers survive the Nets behind Austin Reaves' career-high 38 points and LeBron's 29/8/7 outing.
"Both him [Reaves] and LeBron willed us to a win… we weren't very good tonight.”
www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/01/17/l...
The NBA announced the schedule adjustment of the Laker games (and others) that were postponed due to the L.A. wildfires.
The #Lakers matchup against the Hornets will be played on Feb. 19 (Wed) and the Jazz game will be played on Feb. 10 (Mon).
Lakers fall to Spurs in return to court, dropping third straight.
“We were eager to play basketball again in front of our fans. It sucks that we weren’t able to get the win…”
www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/01/14/l...
The #Lakers announce they’ve assigned forward Jarred Vanderbilt to the South Bay Lakers.
10.01.2025 17:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0#Lakers struggles on the road continue in loss to short-handed Mavs
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The Lakers couldn’t overcome the Rockets' huge night on the glass and second-chance points in the first loss of the new year.
“Our inability to get defensive rebounds was the difference in the game.”
www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/01/05/l...
Lakers take revenge on Hawks as LeBron passes MJ for most 30-point games in NBA history (563).
The 17-point win pushes the Lakers record to 20-14 and 12-5 at home, as they sit 4th in the Western Conference.
www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/01/03/l...
A 38-point outing from LeBron James and a career-high 28 from Max Christie lifted the Lakers to their first win of 2025!
The #Lakers are 7-3 record in 10 games since Christie’s being put in the starting lineup on Dec. 8th.
www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/01/02/l...
Takeaways from the #Lakers' second-straight win in Sacramento.
www.thesportingtribune.com/2024/12/21/l...
New story: LeBron surpasses Kareem… again
Also, some takeaways from the #Lakers road win over the Kings. The first of two games in Sacramento.
www.thesportingtribune.com/2024/12/19/l...
Season-high 22 turnovers, second-lowest scoring total (87) of the season and lots of missed open looks.
Takeaways from the Lakers road loss in Minnesota.
www.thesportingtribune.com/2024/12/13/l...
FINAL: Wolves 97, Lakers 87.
The Lakers drop to 13-12 after a road loss in Minnesota coming out of the four-day NBA Cup break. LA had 22 turnovers and shot 38% overall. Anthony Davis led with 23 pts and 11 rebs. Reaves had 18 pts. Christie had 15 pts.
Next: Sunday vs. Memphis
3rd Q: Wolves 77, #Lakers 66.
Up and down 3rd quarter from LA results in an 11-point deficit after three. LA was outscored 27-22 in the 3rd. AD has 18 pts and 8 rebs. Reaves the only other Laker in double-figures with 12.
To the 4th we go
HALFTIME: Wolves 50, Lakers 44.
Turnovers have been an issue for #Lakers with 13 as they trail by six at the half. Also LA is 2/11 (18%) from 3. AD has 14 pts in 17 mins. Reaves has 9 pts. Christie has 7 pts, 3 rebs and 2 asts.
Julius Randle leads MIN with 15 pts.
Lakers up to 13 turnovers in nearly two-quarters of play
14.12.2024 02:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0#Lakers starters in Minnesota tonight:
Gabe Vincent
Austin Reaves
Max Christie
Rui Hachimura
Anthony Davis
LeBron is OUT on Friday against the T-Wolves, per the #Lakers.
He will miss his second straight game due to left foot soreness.
#Lakers back in the win column in the absence of LeBron:
www.thesportingtribune.com/2024/12/08/l...
Here are takeaways from the #Lakers gut-wrenching overtime loss in Atlanta on the Sporting Tribune:
After a 10-4 season start, L.A. has won just two of their last nine games, sitting at 12-11 through 23 games.
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