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.

Dec 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles past Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Nov 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA: Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) talks with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

May 8, 1997; Inglewood, CA; Utah's Antoine Carr puts up a shot between the Lakers' Kobe Bryant, Robert Horry and Elden Campbell during game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY NETWORK

Oct 31, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) shoots as Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Oct 3, 2025; Palm Desert, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) defends against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the second half at Acrisure Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles will square off against Phoenix after vanquishing the Pelicans on Sunday.

Mar 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles seeks to extend its surprise seven-game win streak against the lowly Pelicans.

Nov 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives to the basket against Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles has received ominous news on an All-Star possible trade target.

January 4, 2011; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Detroit Pistons shooting guard Tracy McGrady (1) goes in for a basket against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum (17) during the first half at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Tracy McGrady has called out LA's roster for a massive shortcoming.

Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles has unveiled its full first five against Dallas.

Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Kobe Sanders (4) and guard James Harden (1) defend a shot by Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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A missive from Luka Doncic may have prompted a big change from the league.

Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward LeBron James (23) and Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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A generational trade gets revisited against

Nov 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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On Friday night, the 13-4 Los Angeles Lakers will play host to the 5-14 Dallas Mavericks, in the latest battle between two franchises whose fates will be inextr

Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) gets by Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) for a shot during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Clippers All-Star James Harden has called out his Lakers counterpart Luka Doncic.

Jan 13, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA: Former Los Angeles Laker Michael Cooper speaks during his jersey retirement at halftime between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Former Los Angeles champ Michael Cooper has issued a bold proclamation for his old team.

Feb 4, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball as center Jaxson Hayes (11) provides coverage against Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) during the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

A key LA starter was ejected from an ongoing NBA Cup game.

Mar 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles against LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) and guard James Harden (1) during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Both Los Angeles clubs have announced their first fives for Monday's late-night battle.