Simon Jones

Simon Jones is a Lakers writer and basketball analyst who blends fan passion with sharp insight. As the voice behind Lakers24eight, he breaks down games, players, and strategy that connects with fans who live and breathe purple and gold.
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Deandre Ayton’s First Lakers Preseason Game Showed His Focus on Defense

DeAndre Ayton’s first preseason game with the Lakers may seem underwhelming, but…

Jarred Vanderbilt Could be the Lakers’ Dark Horse Fifth Starter

The battle for the Lakers’ fifth starting spot has mostly been framed…

Luka Doncic Will Miss Lakers’ First Two Preseason Games

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Friday that Luka Doncic will sit out…

Luka Doncic Spotted at In-N-Out

Luka Doncic is officially a Californian. He bought a house in Manhattan…

LeBron James Appeared on Kai Cenat’s Twitch Stream

LeBron James appeared on Kai Cenat’s “Mafiathon 3” stream on Twitch. It’s…

Why the Lakers Made a Mistake Giving JJ Redick a Contract Extension

When the Lakers announced that they’d give JJ Redick a contract extension…

Austin Reaves Reaffirms His Desire to Be a Laker For Life

Despite turning down a contract extension with the Lakers, Austin Reaves reiterates…

Rui Hachimura is the Lakers’ Most Likely Fifth Starter

Rui Hachimura is the most likely candidate to start alongside LeBron James,…

LeBron James’ Glute Injury Hinders Lakers’ Chemistry-Building

LeBron James missed the Lakers’ first day of training camp with what…

Lakers Add Guard Depth with Nick Smith Jr. on a Two-Way Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially signed 21-year-old guard Nick Smith Jr.…