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Ethan Temkin

Ethan Temkin is a Los Angeles based sports writer and started his career in 2017 for Fansided’s Los Angeles Lakers blog, LakeShowLife. Although he specializes in NBA coverage, he is also an avid fan of the NFL, Formula 1 and all things film and television. Follow Ethan on Instagram and Twitter: @ethantemkin.

Three takeaways from Los Angeles Lakers preseason

The Los Angeles Lakers finished their final preseason game with a 123-100 loss against the Phoenix Suns and a 2-4 record overall. Here are three key takeaways from the preseason that give us an idea of what we can expect heading into the 2023-24 season.

Four fun NBA teams to watch for the 2023-24 season

The NBA season tips off Tuesday, and if you're having trouble deciding which teams to watch for 2023-24, consider these four. All should keep you on the edge of your seat.

NBA should definitely go back to East vs. West All-Star Game format

The NBA All-Star Game could be getting another change this season, and it is a welcome one.

NBA's answer to NFL RedZone expanding in 2023-24

Even if "NBA CrunchTime" still needs some time to find its footing, it is a fantastic idea, and its renewal and expansion signal that the NBA believes in the show and is committed to providing it to as many fans as possible.

Five breakout players for the 2023-24 NBA season

With the start of the 2023-24 NBA season nearly upon us, let’s take a look at five players who are primed for a breakout season.

LeBron James wants to own Las Vegas NBA expansion team

Las Vegas and LeBron James seems like a match made in heaven and the Laker star’s recent comments suggest he has his eye on owning an NBA expansion team in Sin City.

Who should be the fifth starter for the Los Angeles Lakers?

Running through the options at fifth starter for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Magic exercise team options on young core

Exercising these team options was a no-brainer for this Magic team, who are still in a rebuilding phase. If everything breaks right for this team, and Banchero, Wagner and Suggs all take a leap this upcoming season, the team could be knocking on the door of the playoffs.

Frustrated 76ers star sends message about 'lost season'

After missing out on the Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard sweepstakes, the 76ers' offseason woes continued, and the disappointment of reigning MVP Joel Embiid is palpable.

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard thinks league's new policy 'mocks' his approach

Leonard and the term “load management” are synonymous with each other so it’s only natural that the focus would shift toward him in the wake of the league announcing its new policy on resting star players.

Three best trade proposals for Jrue Holiday

The Trail Blazers should have no shortage of suitors for Holiday.

Bulls' DeMar DeRozan addresses fans calling for a rebuild 

Chicago Bulls guard DeMar DeRozan is tired of hearing fans talk about the need for the team to go into a rebuild, but are they right?

Steve Kerr hints at a potential bench role for All-Star guard

It has been nearly three months since the Golden State Warriors traded for star point guard Chris Paul and although the team has been evasive as to whether or not he'll start or come off the bench, coach Steve Kerr may have just hinted at his plans for the 12-time All-Star.

Report suggests Trail Blazers are willing to wait out Damian Lillard trade talks

Finding equal value for a player of Lillard's caliber is difficult on the trade market.

Ben Simmons takes subtle jabs at former Nets stars

Former No. 1 overall draft pick Ben Simmons said the change in the Brooklyn Nets dynamic is one of the reasons he's hopeful about the season.

Damian Lillard responds to criticism of Lakers' 2020 championship

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard recently spoke about the 2020 NBA "bubble" playoffs and had an interesting perspective on the criticism the eventual winners, the Los Angeles Lakers, faced.

Spurs face delicate Olympics issue with Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs hasn’t played an official NBA game yet, but the Frenchmen and No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft already has his sights set on representing France at the Olympics next summer in Paris. 

NBA commissioner Adam Silver sounds off on trade requests, new resting policy

The outcome of the Player Participation Policy and who Harden and Lillard end up playing for in 2023-24 are still up in the air, but the messaging from Silver is clear.

How NBA's new resting rule could affect LeBron James, Lakers

The NBA board of governors passed a measure aimed at limiting teams from resting multiple star players. Here's the policy could impact James and the Lakers.

How U.S. should build a LeBron James-led 2024 Olympic 'Dream Team'

Following a disappointing fourth-place finish for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, Lakers All-Star LeBron James expressed interest in competing in the 2024 Olympics.

Former Lakers teammates will face off in FIBA World Cup semifinal

Austin Reaves and Dennis Schroder were once teammates, but now the two will be facing off on the international stage.

Taking a closer look at Lakers GM Rob Pelinka's offseason

Pelinka and the Lakers organization have received a lot of praise for their offseason moves, but let’s take a closer look and see if that is truly deserved. 

Austin Reaves' bounce-back performance helps Team USA secure semifinals appearance in FIBA World Cup

In a high-stakes quarterfinal game at the FIBA World Cup, Austin Reaves played a key role in Team USA’s 100-63 drubbing of Italy, bouncing back from a poor outing in his previous game against Lithuania.

Is Austin Reaves' ascension enough to stop Lakers' pursuit of star point guard?

Do the Lakers already have the perfect complementary piece on the roster?

What Austin Reaves' performance at World Cup means for Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves' excellent performance for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup in the Philippines should have Lakers fans excited.