First, the Philadelphia 76ers sent Draymond Green packing midway through the game. Now their game against the LA Lakers has another casualty. Jake LaRavia left midgame after a nasty run-in.
Many people weren’t sure what to expect from the Los Angeles Lakers this season, but so far they have been one of the best teams in the NBA at 13-4. And that’s despite LeBron James missing the first 14 games and several other key players dealing with injuries as well.
Whether it entails complementing his star teammates with timely 3s or defensive stops, Jake LaRavia has increasingly impressed the Lakers for putting himself in the right place at the right time.
One of the most exciting plays in basketball is an alley-oop. When executed correctly, it blends excellent timing with athleticism to create a highlight play that almost always gets fans on their feet.
A signing that is reaping early-season rewards for the Los Angeles Lakers is Jake LaRavia, who is a young and promising 3-and-D forward. After showing flashes with the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings, he is looking to establish himself as a winning player.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
An odd scheduling quirk for the Lakers this week left them with a good bit of time off between games. After playing on Tuesday, the Lakers have been off and won’t play again until Sunday.
LOS ANGELES – While the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to an 11-4 start and have been among the top teams in the Western Conference, there is room for improvement in terms of defense.
The long-anticipated wait for LeBron James was worth it as the King returned against the Utah Jazz and helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to an entertaining win.
The Lakers are rolling with a brand-new look tonight in Milwaukee. With four players out due to injury, JJ Redick has inserted both Bronny James Jr. and Jake LaRavia into the starting lineup alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Deandre Ayton.
To the surprise of many this offseason, the first player the Los Angeles Lakers signed in free agency was wing Jake LaRavia, an under-the-radar player who had yet to make a big splash in the league.
The Los Angeles Lakers looked to continue their winning streak when they kicked off their road trip against a shorthanded Atlanta Hawks squad on Saturday night.
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When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Jake LaRavia in free agency, the move wasn’t widely discussed given his relative anonymity to the common NBA fan. LaRavia split the 2024-25 season between the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings, but ultimately signed with the Lakers in free agency when the latter decided not to keep him.
The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a solid start to the season. They sit with a 6-2 record through their first eight games and are coming off arguably their best win of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers.
New Los Angeles Lakers sharpshooting forward Jake LaRavia has reacted to Minnesota Timberwolves All-NBA shooting guard Anthony Edwards trolling him during the two clubs' latest match, a 116-115 Lakers win on Oct.
LOS ANGELES – During the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-115 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves last week, Jake LaRavia found himself caught up in a major viral moment.
The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a solid start to their 2025-26 campaign. The Lakers are coming off a great weekend, going 2-0, including a big-time NBA Cup win on Friday over the Memphis Grizzlies.
One year, the Memphis Grizzlies declined the fourth-year option on former No. 19 pick Jake LaRavia's rookie deal. Maybe the disrespect lit a fire under LaRavia, who has scored 25 points in two of his last three games for the Los Angeles Lakers.
While it is still very early in the season, the Los Angeles Lakers’ signing of wing Jake LaRavia is already looking like a major steal. He has been outstanding during the Lakers’ three-game win streak, which started in Minnesota against the Timberwolves and also featured a moment with Anthony Edwards that went viral.
After a brief road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers finally returned home and did so sporting a modest two-game winning streak. The Lakers have looked more and more comfortable on the floor together, though they played host to the Miami Heat who have surprisingly turned into one of the most explosive offenses in the NBA.
The Lakers made two high-profile signings this summer in Marcus Smart, a former Defensive Player of the Year, and Deandre Ayton, a former No. 1 overall pick. But it's the under-the-radar signing of Jake LaRavia that might have the most significant long-term impact.
One of the many storylines that emerged during Lakers Media Day was the addition of Jake LaRavia. The 23-year-old wing was LA’s first free agent signing when the gates opened on June 30, and the buzz around his potential has grown with camp on the horizon.
Jake LaRavia was one of Sacramento’s best pickups last season and quickly became a fan favorite. The 6’8 LaRavia brought toughness, aggression, shooting, and hustle to close out the season and helped Sacramento stay afloat with injuries to Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis.
Dorian Finney-Smith left the Los Angeles Lakers for a lucrative deal with the Houston Rockets. According to a Lakers insider, GM Rob Pelinka's attempt to keep his player's price tag down blew up in his face.
There was good news today in Sacramento as Jake LaRavia spoke on his desire to stay in Sacramento. For a team that desperately needs wing depth, bringing back LaRavia would be a great move for the offseason if they can get a deal done with the 23-year-old wing.
Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Memphis traded the No. 22 and No. 29 selections to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the No. 19 pick and a future second-round pick.