Trading Block

Are some of the Lakers youth on the trading block?  In recent weeks, we've seen the the likes of Jordan Clarkson, Julius Randle and Larry Nance in trade discussions with various teams.  It'll be interesting to see, as these players were part of the Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak regime.  The three have been role players this year in Coach Luke Walton's system, as the emergence of rookie Kyle Kuzma and his Kobe-esque mamba like mentality has been tremendous.  And, with the Lakers shooting for high profile free agent superstars this summer, the Lakers need to do all they can to get dump as much salary possible.  Is LeBron James, Paul George or DeMarcus Cousins in the cards?  We'll find out.

Clarkson and Randle have played well in recent games, helping the Lakers to their 6th win in their last 8 games.  Both scored 27+ points in today's win vs. the New York Knicks.

Crypto Weekend Updates

Cryptocurrency markets have struggled in recent weeks, fueling selloffs driven by Asian markets denouncing support.  It remains to be seen what the future will hold, but there is still heavy support for the methodology behind the virtual currency -- blockchain.  Read more about it and decide for yourself.

Is Luke in the cards for next year?

The Lakers are riding a 4-game winning streak for the first time all season.  However, it hasn't always been rosy this year for Laker coach Luke Walton, who is trying to find his way with this team and to get his players to gel.  If anyone wanted to question if he was on the same page with the Lakers brass, here you go.  In Luke we trust...