Jacob Rude has been covering the Lakers in some capacity since 2012, has been at Silver Screen & Roll since 2021 and became site manager in 2023. He also began covering Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in 2024. He's been working as a sports journalist since 2012 in both traditional and online media. He graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. He has also worked with USA Today Sports Media Group, Locked On Network and more.
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Jazz
Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 124-118 win over the Jazz
Dalton Knecht made the Jazz coach flame his whole team
After a red-hot shooting night from Dalton Knecht led the Lakers to a win, Jazz coach Will Hardy put his entire team on blast
Rui Hachimura out vs. Jazz with ankle sprain
The Lakers could still be without Rui Hachimura on Tuesday as the forward did not practice on Monday and is questionable heading into the Jazz game.
Sparks announce Lynne Roberts as new head coach
The Sparks officially announced their next head coach on Tuesday in University of Utah head coach Lynne Roberts.
Lakers announce Pat Riley to receive statue outside Crypto.com Arena
Legendary Lakers head coach Pat Riley will be the latest franchise icon to receive a statue outside Crypto.com Arena.
Mailbag Questions: Week of 11/18-11/23
Fielding questions on the Lakers or NBA for the weekly mailbag episode of November 18-23.
JJ Redick credits Christian Koloko for ‘great’ performance against Pelicans
Stepping in for Jaxson Hayes, Christian Koloko had a standout performance in the Lakers win over the Pelicans.
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Spurs
Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 120-115 win over the Spurs.
Anthony Davis dominates as Lakers open NBA Cup title defense with win
The Lakers saw Anthony Davis outduel Victor Wembanyama to lead the Lakers to a big road win over the Spurs to open up the NBA Cup on Thursday.
Rui Hachimura out for Lakers vs. Spurs with right ankle sprain
The Lakers will be shorthanded in their first game of the NBA Cup on Friday as Rui Hachimura is out with a sprained ankle.