Philippines, 30 Oct 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


NBA -- Lakers eye familiar face for playoffs push


PhilBoxing.com




LOS ANGELES -- In a season filled with sweeping highs and unpredictable lows, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly eyeing a familiar face to help with their playoffs push.

According to multiple reports, including ESPN, the Lakers are in talks with the Phoenix Suns to acquire the services of veteran Trevor Ariza, who won a title with the Lakers in 2009 alongside the now retired Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, who now plays for the Spurs.

Now 33 years old, Ariza continues on with his fine play, averaging 9.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists with the Phoenix Suns. He left the Houston Rockets this past off-season for a one-year is $15 deal with the Suns where he can play mentor to young stars Devin Booker and rookie big man DeAndre Ayton, the No.1 pick in last June's NBA draft/

Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is the main piece of what is reported to be a larger package. Caldwell-Pope signed a one-year deal to stay with the Lakers this summer for $12 million. But he is struggling with his play, averaging just 8.5 points per in 21 minutes a game.

"You have a ball-dominant guy like LeBron that makes plays for everybody. You gotta just be ready at any point because you might not get a shot in the first 15 minutes and you might get three or four after that," Pope told The Los Angeles Times.

Ariza's veteran presence and ability to play tough perimeter defense makes him an attractive piece for contenders like the Lakers who are currently in fifth place in the Western Conference with a 16-10 record.



Click here to view a list of other articles written by Bernard Tanpua.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • PERO AND THOMPSON GO HEAD-TO-HEAD AHEAD OF ORLANDO HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH – LIVE ON DAZN
    , Thu, 30 Oct 2025
  • 4 Strategic Skills Boxers Can Learn from Online Poker
    , Thu, 30 Oct 2025
  • Yoelvis Gomez Focused and Ready for Unbeaten Test Against Antraveous Ingram on DAZN
    , Thu, 30 Oct 2025
  • Spectacular start to the NBA season
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 30 Oct 2025
  • GM Joey bounces back into contention
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 30 Oct 2025
  • JERUSALEM DEFEATS KUSE BY UD, RETAINS WBC CROWN; MARCIAL WINS
    By Dong Secuya, , Thu, 30 Oct 2025
  • Weigh-In Results: Mary Spencer vs. Mikaela Mayer
    , Thu, 30 Oct 2025
  • Tapales KOs Toro in the 6th round
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 30 Oct 2025
  • Magramo keeps WBC International light fly title
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 30 Oct 2025
  • Bacosa wins in Thrilla in Manila 2
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 29 Oct 2025
  • Llover Saves Pinoy Stint in Bishkek; Kayoes Tall Argentine to Stay Unbeaten
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 29 Oct 2025
  • Alex Sarr makes Wizards history
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Wed, 29 Oct 2025
  • Unbeaten and undefiled
    By Joaquin Henson, , Wed, 29 Oct 2025
  • Press Conference Notes: Mary Spencer & Mikaela Mayer Battle for Three Super Welterweight World Titles
    , Wed, 29 Oct 2025
  • Casimero Needs Professional Team to Set A-right His Flagging Boxing Career
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 29 Oct 2025
  • Yanong is new UBO Continental welter champ
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 29 Oct 2025
  • Jerusalem shrugs off age disparity
    By Joaquin Henson, , Wed, 29 Oct 2025
  • NBA Scrutinizes Gambling Landscape After Player and Coach Indicted in Federal Probe
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Wed, 29 Oct 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 23: MUHAMMAD ALI AFTER THRILLA (THE CONCLUSION)
    By Maloney L. Samaco, , Wed, 29 Oct 2025
  • WBA #3 Heavyweight Contender Lenier Pero Ready for Statement Win Against Jordan Thompson on DAZN
    , Wed, 29 Oct 2025
  • Fights Announced For CB Promotions Debut Card For Tuesday, November 25th at Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey
    , Wed, 29 Oct 2025
  • JAQUAN CARTY SCORES UNANIMOUS 10-ROUND DECISION OVER SEMAJAY THOMAS
    , Tue, 28 Oct 2025
  • Rapista fails to win IBF Youth super fly
    , Tue, 28 Oct 2025
  • Deadline on October 30 in DCHS Fun Run
    , Tue, 28 Oct 2025
  • Kittipayak is new WBF World heavyweight champ
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 28 Oct 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.