LOS ANGELES — The day began with an emotional unveiling of a Kobe Bryant statue, a depiction of the Los Angeles Lakers legend wearing his iconic No. The losing streak reached seven games after the Lakers were unable to keep up with the Nuggets in the final moments of a 114-106 defeat. “We had hundreds of (deals) come our way,” said Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. But with the way his play improved, the Lakers decided to keep him as part of their group. But Russell didn’t play against the Nuggets because of left knee soreness.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 09, 2024 06:29 UTC