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 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

Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Mar 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott (left) and guard Kobe Bryant against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Lakers 119-107. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Dec 18, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) shoots against Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (30) during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) drives past Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Lakers could be missing some major firepower against the Clippers.

Oct 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

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A Los Angeles champion has issued a clear message on Golden State star Draymond Green's NBA tenure.

Nov 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick at press conference at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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A key Los Angeles draft pick has received some bad news at the start of the week.

Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA: Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) react during an altercation that resulted in a technical for Brooks during the second half of a game at at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles All-NBA forward LeBron James unpacks his clash with Phoenix forward Dillon Brooks.

Dec 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) waits on the court during a time out in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles star guard Austin Reaves will miss time with a new injury.

Dec 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick signals to his players during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles coaches didn't hold back in a Friday team meeting.

Oct 6, 2024; Palm Desert, California, USA: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots a layup over Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half at Acrisure Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

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On Sunday night at 5 p.m. PT, the 17-7 Los Angeles Lakers will square off against the 14-11 Phoenix Suns in a battle of Western Conference semi-contenders. Bot

Dec 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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A trio of Los Angeles players will sit out the club's vengeance quest against Phoenix.

Nov 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers player Teoscar Hernandez, majority owner Mark Walter during recognition for the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series victory at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Mark Walter bought a majority share of the Lakers at a $10 billion team valuation. Was that too generous?

Nov 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

San Antonio superstar Victor Wembanyama has been shelved with a lingering injury for weeks.

Nov 14, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Los Angeles has provided a surprise update on Marcus Smart.

Feb 15, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; NBA former player Horace Grant signs on autograph for Tristen Berger, 10, of New Orleans during the NBA All Star Jam Session at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Former Los Angeles power forward Horace Grant chops it up with Lakers On SI about his unforgettable LA tenure.