2014–15 Los Angeles Lakers season
2014–15 Los Angeles Lakers season | |
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Head coach | Byron Scott |
General manager | Mitch Kupchak |
Owners | Jerry Buss family trust |
Arena | Staples Center |
Results | |
Record | 0–5 (.000) |
Place | Division: T-Last (Pacific) Conference: T-Last (Western) |
Playoff finish | TBD |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Local media | |
Television | TWC SportsNet and TWC Deportes |
Radio | 710 ESPN |
The 2014–15 Los Angeles Lakers season is the franchise's current season. It is the 68th season of the Lakers franchise (not including the Detroit Gems 1946-47 season in the NBL), and its 66th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Coming off from one of the worst seasons in franchise history and missing last season's playoffs, the team looked to rebound. Mike D'Antoni resigned in late April following two miserable seasons, leaving the team without a head coach. In the offseason, Pau Gasol left for Chicago and Jodie Meeks left for Detroit respectively, leaving big holes to fill. After failing to land the biggest names in the offseason like Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James, the Lakers brought back numerous key role players from last season including Nick Young, Jordan Hill, and Ryan Kelly. The Lakers later acquired point guard Jeremy Lin in a trade with Houston and won the bidding rights to power forward Carlos Boozer after being amnestied by Chicago in the offseason. The Lakers also drafted Kentucky star-power forward Julius Randle and shooting guard Jordan Clarkson in the 2014 NBA Draft. The team then hired Lakers Showtime player and former Coach of the Year, Byron Scott as head coach in late July.
The Lakers started 0-4 in the season; their worst start since 1957 in Minneapolis and their worst start in L.A. history. Rookie Julius Randle was sidelined for the season due to broken leg.
Key dates
- June 26: The 2014 NBA draft took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
- July 1: 2014 NBA free agency began.
Offseason
Draft picks
Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College |
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1 | 7 | Julius Randle | PF | United States | Kentucky |
2 | 46 | Jordan Clarkson | PG | United States | Missouri |
Preseason
On October 23, 2014, point guard Steve Nash was ruled out for the season due to a recurring back injury. [1]
Game Log
Total: 3–5 (Home: 3–5; Road: 0–0)
Regular Season
On October 28, 2014, rookie Julius Randle broke his right tibia during the Lakers' season opener against the Houston Rockets, and was expected to miss the remainder of the season.[2]
Standings
Pacific Division | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Div | GP |
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z-Golden State Warriors | 67 | 15 | .817 | – | 39–2 | 28–13 | 13–3 | 82 |
x-Los Angeles Clippers | 56 | 26 | .683 | 11.0 | 30–11 | 26–15 | 12–4 | 82 |
Phoenix Suns | 39 | 43 | .476 | 28.0 | 22–19 | 17–24 | 6–10 | 82 |
Sacramento Kings | 29 | 53 | .354 | 38.0 | 18–23 | 11–30 | 7–9 | 82 |
Los Angeles Lakers | 21 | 61 | .256 | 46.0 | 12–29 | 9–32 | 2–14 | 82 |
Game Log
Total: 0–5 (Home: 0–3; Road: 0–2)
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October: 0–3 (home: 0–2; road: 0–1)
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November: 0–2 (home: 0–1; road: 0–1)
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December
: 0–0 (home: 0–0; road: 0–0)
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January
: 0–0 (home: 0–0; road: 0–0)
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February
: 0–0 (home: 0–0; road: 0–0)
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March
: 0–0 (home: 0–0; road: 0–0)
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April
: 0–0 (home: 0–0; road: 0–0)
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Player statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game |
Summer League
Player | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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Preseason
Player | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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Regular season
Player | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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Injuries
Player | Duration | Injury type | Games missed | |
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Roster
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Transactions
Trades
Free agents
Re-signed
Player | Signed | Contract | Ref. |
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Nick Young
Additions
Player | Signed | Former team | Ref. |
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Jeremy Lin
Carlos Boozer
Julius Randle
Jordan Clarkson
Ed Davis
Subtractions
Player | Reason left | Date | New team | Ref. |
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Jodie Meeks
Jordan Farmar
Kent Bazemore
Marshon Brooks
Chris Kaman
Awards
Player | Award | Date awarded | Ref. |
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References
- ^ "Steve Nash Out For The Season". NBA.com. October 23, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ Holmes, Baxter (October 29, 2014). "Julius Randle likely out for season". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 29, 2014.