Staff
Ben Cooper – Editor-in-Chief
Ben is a sports journalist covering professional and college basketball, football, and baseball. As Editor-in-Chief at LakersAllDayEveryday, Ben oversees all editorial content related to the Los Angeles Lakers, including writing news and analysis articles, editing, managing the writing staff, handling staff changes, negotiating sponsorships for the news site, and coordinating media credential applications. He is a trending news writer at Roundtable and previously contributed to Sports Illustrated’s On SI Network, ClutchPoints, NFL Analysis Network, and District Media.
RC Nazemi – Head Writer
RC Nazemi is a writer and basketball analyst focused on the Los Angeles Lakers and the stories behind the game. He’s the Head Writer at LakersAllDayEveryday, where he covers news, writes opinion pieces, and helps lead the editorial direction of the site. His work blends basketball insight with real-world perspective.
Ricky Bell – Writer
Ricky Bell is a dedicated NBA enthusiast with a deep passion for the game. As a former college basketball player, Ricky leverages his on-court experience to provide insightful analysis and foster a deeper understanding of the sport for NBA fans. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management at California Lutheran University, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Ca’ren Franklin – Writer
Ca’ren Franklin was born with a deep love for the NBA. He recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a Sports Emphasis at California Lutheran University. He is now pursuing his master’s degree at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. He hopes to continue advancing in his career as a sports journalist.
Caden Henderson – Writer
Caden Henderson has been working as a sports journalist since he was five years old and started his YouTube show, CadenCenter. He has interviewed athletes and celebrities such as Kyrie Irving, Ernie Johnson, Mike Trout, and Reggie Miller. He has written for his local community newspaper as well as appeared as a guest analyst on CBS LA Sports Central and more. Caden especially loves covering the NBA and the Lakers. He is pursuing a degree in Sports Broadcasting, Journalism, and Sports Information at the University of Redlands, where he also does PA, play-by-play, and hosts the school’s new sports show.
Antonio Valle – Writer
Antonio Valle, born and raised in Los Angeles, has a lifelong dream of working in sports, specifically as a Sports Writer. He graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Communication. He previously worked with the Los Angeles Clippers Communications staff and as a Production Assistant at Fox Sports.
Jake Miller– Writer
Jake Miller writes for LakersAllDayEveryday, covering the Los Angeles Lakers through game coverage, breaking news, analysis, and opinion pieces. He attended the University of Utah, where he wrote for the school’s swim & dive and tennis teams while also serving as a color commentator for the hockey team. Jake was mentored by longtime NBA front-office executive and ESPN analyst Bobby Marks, who selected him to help lead his sports business classroom. With experience across sports journalism, broadcasting, and the business side of athletics, Jake is pursuing a career in sports media with the goal of becoming an NBA reporter.