Nelson Espinal

Joined: Mar 25, 2025

Nelson Espinal lives and breathes sports. Avidly following of everything ranging from motorsports to Mixed Martial Arts to tennis, he is connected with most of the sports world at all times. His dream of writing about sports started at 16 years of age, writing for a Lakers fans blog, and his passions for sports writing has grown since. He has his Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and a minor in writing literature from the University of California, San Diego.

Nov 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Rich Paul, the agent of LeBron James, attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka discussed how the organization handled free agency this past summer, during which the team rebuilt its entire roster.

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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The Los Angeles Lakers square off against the New Orleans Pelicans at 6:30 p.m. at Crypto.com Arena.

Nov 14, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) shoots a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles forward Rui Hachimura spent two-and-a-half years playing alongside Anthony Davis, but on Friday, they were on opposite teams.

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

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Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James has been downgraded to questionable ahead of their next game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is 40 years old and in his 23rd season, though he is still playing at an elite level.

Nov 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a foul on Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (13) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers will face the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, December 10, during the NBA Cup Quarterfinals.

Jan 30, 2011; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) defends Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the 4th quarter of the game at the Staples Center. The Celtics won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce shared some interesting thoughts about former rival and Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant.

Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) fouls 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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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic criticized the NBA over the special NBA Cup courts, claiming they cause players to slip more often than on the regular hardwood.

Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives past Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 135-118 on Tuesday in one of the team's best performances with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James.