Cooper Halpern has covered the Lakers as a journalist, podcaster, and analyst since 2020. He is currently a credentialed staff writer at Silver Screen and Roll who covers Lakers games in person, a student at UCLA Law, and earned his bachelor’s degree at NYU Gallatin. He has covered sports teams, sports gambling, and the entertainment industry, with his work appearing in additional outlets such as Pinstripe Alley, Even the Odds, and The Last Magazine.
Season Review: Spencer Dinwiddie
Despite starting off slow upon joining his hometown team following a buyout, Dinwiddie was quietly one of the better performing Lakers during his time with the club.
Season Review: Cam Reddish
After another up-and-down season in an up-and-down career, Cam Reddish’s campaign in Los Angeles was, in a word: disappointing.
3 takeaways from the Lakers’ Game 1 loss against the Nuggets
It was the same old story in Denver as the Lakers watched an early lead evaporate before losing by double-digits to the Nuggets in Game 1 of Saturday’s 2024 NBA Playoffs.
3 reasons why the Lakers should want to play the Nuggets in the first round
To get to the Finals, the Lakers are likely to have to go through Denver at some point. There are a few reasons to believe doing so sooner rather than later stands to benefit them.
Breaking down the Lakers’ playoff seeding scenarios, odds
With five games to go and only one win separating the sixth- through ninth-seeded teams, the Lakers' fate in the West is anyone’s guess.
If there’s a reason to believe in the Lakers, it’s LeBron James’s unparalleled greatness
The Lakers’ best chance at winning a championship is dependent upon LeBron James’ ability to empty the tank as the team crosses the finish line.
Despite roster continuity, Lakers are winning in a whole new way
Just like last season, but without a roster shakeup, the Lakers got on a winning roll as soon as they passed the trade deadline.
How many games do the Lakers need to win to get the 6th seed?
Starting immediately, the Lakers need to rip off a string of wins in order to make good on their playoff aspirations.
Just how good is the new Rui Hachimura-led Lakers starting lineup?
After months of inconsistent performances and different starting lineups, the Lakers seem to have settled on something that actually works.
How a Spencer Dinwiddie post-buyout signing could help the Lakers
Looking to add a backup point guard, the Lakers would be lucky to snag Spencer Dinwiddie from the top of the buyout heap.