Kyle Goon

Lakers reporter

Kyle Goon

Kyle Goon is a Maryland native who kept traveling west in search of stories. Kyle has been a Lakers beat reporter since 2018, and was one of a few reporters inside the NBA bubble in 2020. He previously worked at The Salt Lake Tribune covering the Utah Jazz and Utah Utes. He is a University of Maryland alum.

The Lakers sent Russell Westbrook, left, to Utah and acquired D’Angelo Russell, right, from Minnesota as the centerpieces of a three-team trade on Wednesday. The Lakers also acquired Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt from the Jazz in the deal. (Photos by The Associated Press)

Lakers trade Russell Westbrook, acquire D’Angelo Russell, 2 others in 3-team deal

February 9, 2023 at 5:48 a.m.

The Lakers alter their roster significantly in a trade with Utah and Minnesota that also brings guard Malik Beasley and forward Jarred Vanderbilt to L.A., addressing some of the shooting...

Lakers forward Anthony Davis makes a move as Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels defends during the first half of Monday’s game at Staples Center. Davis scored 32 points in a 126-123 overtime win. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Lakers blow lead, escape in OT against Hornets

August 19, 2022 at 3:48 p.m.

Anthony Davis (32 points) and Carmelo Anthony (29) set the pace, as the Lakers squander a 14-point fourth-quarter advantage but prevail, 126-123.

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James (23) sets up a play against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA conference final playoff basketball game Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers closeout reputation will clash with Denver鈥檚 comeback magic in Game 5

September 25, 2020 at 9:37 p.m.

Anthony Davis listed as questionable, but Vogel says he's 'good to go'

Lakers center Dwight Howard dunks for two of his 13 points during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dwight Howard sets energetic tone in Lakers’ Game 1 win

September 19, 2020 at 7:50 p.m.

The veteran center made the most of his minutes Friday in his quest to return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2009 and finish the job.

The Lakers’ LeBron James, left, and Anthony Davis during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Lakers keep their guard up, taking upset-minded Nuggets with caution

September 17, 2020 at 9:11 p.m.

With the Clippers out of the way, the Lakers seemingly are the favorite to win the title, but Coach Frank Vogel says his team is staying extremely cautious as it...

While the Clippers’ Ivica Zubac and the Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic have battled this series, they were among Balkan stars who gathered for a dinner in Florida on a night when it looked like the season could end. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

NBA鈥檚 Balkan stars had a free night, so they gathered and celebrated

September 12, 2020 at 5:33 p.m.

Jokic, Zubac, Doncic among an unprecedented collection of talent, sharing a language and their music

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Lakers trade Russell Westbrook, acquire D’Angelo Russell, 2 others in 3-team deal

Lakers blow lead, escape in OT against Hornets

Lakers closeout reputation will clash with Denver鈥檚 comeback magic in Game 5

Dwight Howard sets energetic tone in Lakers’ Game 1 win

Lakers keep their guard up, taking upset-minded Nuggets with caution

NBA鈥檚 Balkan stars had a free night, so they gathered and celebrated