Nick Halden

Nick Halden

Joined: May 9, 2025

Nick Halden is a Site Expert for Blogging Dirty and a contributor for House That Hank Built. Nick is a lifelong Atlanta sports fan and has spent the last three years covering the Falcons with Blogging Dirty. He has spent time covering the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Atlanta Hawks as well as having worked for his local newspaper. Halden graduated from Liberty University in 2024 with a bachelor's in journalism. When not covering Atlanta sports, Nick enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dunks the ball against Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) during the second half of game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Lakers Must Replace Struggling Center Before the NBA Draft

Former Lakers Make Headlines After Ugly BIG3 Brawl

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Veteran Center Should Be Lakers' Top Target on the Trade Market

Jan 2, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) moves to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (22) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Polarizing Former Laker Takes Ridiculous Shot at Ex-Teammate

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Perfect Lakers Center May Be Available via Trade per Latest Report

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers Reunite Luka Doncic with Perfect Center Partner in Latest Projected Trade

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) and guard Mike Conley (10) during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Former Lakers Veteran May Be Kicked to Curb by New Team After NBA Draft

Apr 22, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell (15) in action during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Failed Lakers Signing Ends NBA Career with New Overseas Contract

Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2), forward LeBron James (23), forward Rui Hachimura (28), center Jaxson Hayes (11), and Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) celebrate after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Lakers Find the Perfect Lob Partner for Luka Doncic in Home Run Projected Trade

Apr 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka walks on the couet prior to the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Former Lakers 1st-Rounder Linked to L.A.'s Rival for Potential Offseason Trade

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) moves the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers' First Offseason Move Is Obvious (And It's Not Trading Austin Reaves)

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) and guard Mike Conley (10) during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers Must Kick Frustrating Free Agent to the Curb (and Re-Sign Another) This Offseason

Apr 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka walks on the couet prior to the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Failed Lakers Rental Generating Big Interest Before Free Agency

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers Land the Perfect Center to Complement Luka Doncic in Projected Trade

Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers - Game Five

Lakers Veteran Immediately on the Chopping Block to Begin 2025 Offseason

Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers - Game Five

Lakers Must Reunite Luka Doncic with Former Teammate This Offseason