Alex Kirschenbaum

Alex Kirschenbaum

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Currently also a scribe for Newsweek, Hoops Rumors, The Sporting News and "Gremlins" director Joe Dante's film site Trailers From Hell, Alex is an alum of Men's Journal, Grizzlies fan site Grizzly Bear Blues, and Bulls fan sites Blog-A-Bull and Pippen Ain't Easy, among others.

Nov 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) is defended by Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) as he handles the ball in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA: LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots the basketball over Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

Dec 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Dec 20, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick reacts in the first half against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Sep 25, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, left, and general manager Rob Pelinka arrive to a press conference to preview the 2025-26 season at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

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The 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers have cooled off after a blistering 15-4 start to the season, largely behind the efforts of star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Rea

Oct 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) looks to pass the ball against Sacramento Kings guard/forward DeMar Derozan (10) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

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Multiple Lakers rotation pieces will likely land on the sidelines for a clash in Sacramento.

Dec 20, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick at press conference prior to the game against the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles coach JJ Redick has threatened to make some lineup tweaks as the losses pile up.

Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) beats Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) to a rebound during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Lakers appear to have made up their mind about adding former 12-time All-Star Chris Paul to their roster this season.

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and head coach JJ Redick against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Following LA's defeat to Houston, head coach JJ Redick has been called out by a former LeBron James teammate.

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball ahead of Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles is being pressured to cut ties with LeBron James.

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) shoots against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers just got star guard Austin Reaves back from a three-game injury absence on Tuesday, in a 132-108 defeat against the Phoenix Suns. The 6-f

Sep 25, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA: Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, left, speaks during a press conference to preview the 2025-26 season at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles is revisiting a longtime trade target.

Los Angeles missed out on a champion guard in free agency recently.

Dec 1, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) gets blocked by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23), forward/center Anthony Davis (3), and center Christian Koloko (10) in the final second of the second half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

Memphis has brought in a free agent former Los Angeles big man to bolster its depth.

Nov 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) is congratulated by forward LeBron James (23) and guard Luka Doncic (77) after a three-point basket in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Los Angeles has revealed some big injury updates on most of its starters.

Dec 20, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James (23) is defended by LA Clippers forward John Collins (20) in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Los Angeles superstar forward LeBron James has shattered a longstanding Michael Jordan record.