Michael Bohlin

Michael Bohlin

Joined: Apr 7, 2025

Over the past decade, Michael has covered basketball from the grassroots level to the NBA. After stops with 247Sports and CBS Sports, Michael serves as an Associate Editor for the FanSided Regional Network. As a Washington D.C. native, Michael lived through plenty of heartbreaking seasons for the local sports teams before the Capitals and Nationals finally won championships...after Michael had relocated to Tennessee for a new job.

Dec 7, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) embrace after the game at Staples Center.The Lakers defeated the Celtics 117-102. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers Part Ways with Veteran Guard After Marcus Smart Signing

Oct 15, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts to a play against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter during a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Lakers Lose Rumored Target to Rival in Latest Free Agency News

Feb 4, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka speaks before introducing Luka Doncic at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers' Patience Could Be Tested with Upcoming Luka Doncic Contract Negotiations

Nov 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts to a play against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Summer League Revealing Ugly Truth About Lakers Draft Pick

Jul 2, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka at a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Rob Pelinka Reportedly Refuses to Pay Top Dollar for Lakers' Top Trade Target

Dec 13, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) defends Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) as he moves to the basket in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers Reportedly Showing Interest in Sign-and-Trade Candidate

Feb 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts to a call by NBA referee Justin Van Duyne (64) during the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Lakers Wing's Exit Stings Even More After Latest News

Oct 5, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Cole Swider (20) dribbles around Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig (0) during a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Former Laker Forcing Team to Consider Reunion With Summer League Performance

Dec 31, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

LeBron James Trolls Lakers Fans as Trade Speculation Skyrockets

Jan 7, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Lakers Suddenly Have Perfect Trade Partner for Disappointing Veteran This Offseason

Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on as players warm up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Latest Lakers FA Rumors Telegraph Future Trade Involving Struggling Guard

Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) on the sidelines against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Lakers All-Star Will Benefit Most from Deandre Ayton Signing

Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) and forward LeBron James (23) and guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Deandre Ayton Signing Immediately Puts Lakers Starter on Thin Ice

Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Lakers Must Trade for Rising Star to Salvage Disastrous Free Agency

Former Lakers Forward Returns to the NBA With Division Rival After 7 Seasons Away

Mar 20, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Jake LaRavia (33) looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Lakers Sign Underwhelming Free Agent to Replace Departing Veteran