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LOS ANGELES – The comeback tour continues for Dwight Howard with the future Hall of Famer making quite an impression in his second stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. Along with accepting his role and exceeding expectations as a key contributor off the bench for the Lakers, Howard has turned some heads by hitting a […]

LOS ANGELES – After the Los Angeles Lakers lost Anthony Davis to a back injury following a scary fall on Tuesday at the Staples Center, three-time NBA champion LeBron James took it upon himself to pick the slack against the New York Knicks. The perennial All-Star was able to do just that and left quite […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made easy work of the New York Knicks on Tuesday night at the Staples Center even without superstar forward Anthony Davis, who went down with a back injury in the second half. LeBron James and company cruised to victory, 117-87. Despite the Davis’ injury being a sour ending to tonight’s game […]

LOS ANGELES – After the Los Angeles Lakers took care of the Detroit Pistons at the Staples Center and every player had cleared out of the Lakers’ locker room, veteran center Dwight Howard spoke to the media for about 10 minutes about several different topics. Howard talked about playing on a championship-caliber team again, the […]

Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose gave the title-contending Los Angeles Lakers a run for their money on Sunday night at the Staples Center. The veteran point guard came off the bench for the Detroit Pistons and dropped a game-high 28 points on the Lakers in 29 minutes. Unfortunately for the Pistons, Rose’s offensive explosion off […]

LOS ANGELES – The New Orleans Pelicans faced the Los Angeles Lakers for a second time this season without prized rookie Zion Williamson on Friday night at the Staples Center, and the result was the same as their previous matchup. Anthony Davis and company made easy work of the new-look Pelicans with the team’s former […]

LOS ANGELES – The New Orleans Pelicans went head-to-head against the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time at the Staples Center on Friday night since the Anthony Davis trade that rocked the NBA last summer. Although these two teams did play against each other earlier in the 2019-20 campaign, this was the first time […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers started 2020 off with a bang. LeBron James and company came into Wednesday’s game against the division rival Phoenix Suns intent on getting a third win in a row and imposing their will against a struggling team. Frank Vogel’s team did just that as they took care of […]

LOS ANGELES – As the world headed into the year 2020 and the Los Angeles Lakers prepared to take on the Phoenix Suns, the NBA lost one of their own on Wednesday with former NBA commissioner David Stern passing away at the age of 77. Stern’s impact was felt not only in the league itself […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have returned to elite status in the NBA this season with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the way for the storied franchise. After six years without a playoff appearance, the Lakers fan base is anxious for another title. Former Laker and current Spectrum SportsNet analyst, Jordan Farmar, knows what […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are a historic NBA franchise with 16 championship banners hanging in the rafters at the Staples Center and with 11 numbers retired. History, success, and excellence are synonymous with the Lakers. So many iconic players have come through the Lakers organization like Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made an unexpected move recently when the team decided to part ways with rookie guard Zach Norvell Jr., who inked a two-way deal with the team on July 1. The Gonzaga product made a name for himself during the NBA Summer League, putting his scoring ability and clutch shooting on display […]

LOS ANGELES – It was the Anthony Davis show on Sunday night at the Staples Center as the Los Angeles Lakers played host to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Davis dominated from the tipoff to the final buzzer with the superstar dropping a season-high 50 points. Davis had 27 points before halftime and kept it going in […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are now an NBA-best 21-3 on the season, which is the best start for this team since the 2008-09 campaign when Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol led the franchise to a title over Dwight Howard’s Orlando Magic. The success of this revamped Lakers team can be heavily attributed […]

Esports is without a doubt the wave of the future. Gaming has become incredibly popular over the past few years with sports game franchises like NBA2K, FIFA, and Madden as popular as ever. Along with these wildly popular games being apart of everyday life for many households around the world, a lot of other games […]

LOS ANGELES – The impressive win streak for the Los Angeles Lakers, which reached 10 games, is officially over. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks proved to be too much to handle on Sunday night at the Staples Center with the Lakers having an off night on their home floor. Although it appeared the Lakers […]

LOS ANGELES – LeBron James and Anthony Davis are what makes the Los Angeles Lakers a championship-caliber team this season. Both superstars have played exceptionally well in the 19 games in the books for the purple and gold, but the role players on the squad have also been making solid contributions in limited time on […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are rolling. The Washington Wizards came to town on Friday night, and after getting out to their biggest lead of 11 points, the Lakers proceeded to do what they do and crush their opponent handing Bradley Beal’s squad a loss in convincing fashion, 125-103. LeBron James and company […]

Social media can be a cruel and dark place, even for professional athletes. Although a lot of good can come from us all being connected through social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, a lot of harm can be done as well. NBA players like Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley have seen the […]

EL SEGUNDO –  The dynamic superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis for the Los Angeles Lakers is quickly turning out to one of the best one-two punches in the NBA. Although there was some skepticism about how long it would take to build chemistry between these two stars, Davis and James have made […]

After 14 games, the Los Angeles Lakers have an NBA-best 12 wins. They are looking like a legitimate title contender in the Western Conference with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the way for the purple and gold. Even though there’s a lot of basketball left to be played and anything can happen from […]

Load management has become a common phrase in the NBA today. The phrase is usually used for star players like Kawhi Leonard of the L.A. Clippers or Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James to sit out of games during the regular season to keep them fresh for the playoffs. Former Lakers forward Metta World Peace […]

LOS ANGELES – Alex Caruso has quickly become one of the most beloved players on the Los Angeles Lakers. The former G-League journeyman has gone from a player that didn’t know if he’d ever have a career in the NBA to a household name playing an important role on a championship-caliber team. Along with earning […]

LOS ANGELES – Three-time NBA champion LeBron James continues to hold Father Time at bay. The 17-year veteran further cemented his legacy on Tuesday night at the Staples Center against the Oklahoma City Thunder by recording his fifth triple-double of the season with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, which is yet another milestone […]

LOS ANGELES – After another solid defensive performance from the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James and company remain atop the Western Conference standings with an 11-2 record and the rest of the league fearing the purple and gold. The visiting Atlanta Hawks didn’t stand much of a chance against these legitimate title contenders. At one […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers continue to make easy work of opponents with the now having won their 11th game of this young season. Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks came to town on Sunday night but didn’t stand much of a chance against LeBron James and company falling to this championship-caliber team […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers continued their winning ways on Friday night at the Staples Center as they were able to spoil Luke Walton’s return. Although the Sacramento Kings were able to take the game to the final possession, LeBron James and his new-look squad were able to take care of business with […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers had to start the 2019-20 NBA season without their longest-tenured player, Kyle Kuzma. The third-year forward was dealing with a foot injury that kept him in street clothes for four games. Once Kuzma was able to return to the floor for the Lakers, the 24-year-old struggled with his […]

LOS ANGELES – Following the devastating knee injury to DeMarcus Cousins before the 2019-20 NBA season got underway, the Los Angeles Lakers were put in a tough position. The team had to replace Cousins and only had limited options, but fortunately, Dwight Howard was there for the taking and willing to accept a lesser role […]

LOS ANGELES – The end of the NBA offseason wasn’t kind to rising star, Kyle Kuzma. The Los Angeles Lakers forward was determined to improve his game this past summer while also representing his country playing for Gregg Popovich’s Team USA squad, but the foot injury cost him his chance to compete in China, and […]

LOS ANGELES – After having their seven-game win streak snapped against the defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors last Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back with a vengeance. Los Angeles pulled out a win on the road against the Phoenix Suns and followed that up by crushing the Golden State Warriors back at the Staples […]

LOS ANGELES – The win streak comes to an end for the Los Angeles Lakers. The defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors proved to be too much to handle for Frank Vogel’s squad as Pascal Siakam, and his crew were able to come out on top at the Staples Center on Sunday night, 113-104. “They were […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers weren’t able to extend their win streak to eight games on Sunday night with the defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors coming out on top against LeBron James and company. However, that didn’t stop veteran center Dwight Howard from continuing his postgame routine of practicing his free throws, post […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a fast start this season. After cruising to a relatively easy victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night, Los Angeles is now sitting with a seven-game win streak and only one loss thus far. Last year, LeBron James got his new team off […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have now won seven straight games after dropping their season opener to the L.A. Clippers. LeBron James and company made easy work of a scrappy defensive-minded team led by Jimmy Butler on Friday night. The Miami Heat couldn’t keep up with this revamped Lakers squad as Frank Vogel’s […]

LOS ANGELES – The last few years have been rough on Los Angeles Lakers newcomer Avery Bradley. After a successful stint with the Boston Celtics in which he earned the distinction of being one of the best defenders in the NBA, Bradley has struggled to stay healthy. He has bounced around the league since being […]

LOS ANGELES – On Tuesday night, Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant got his first look at a superstar duo in the NBA. The Murray State product faced the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time in his career and had to deal with the likes of superstars, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Even […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers came close to not having Anthony Davis playing in Tuesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. There was a chance even in the game that his night would come to an end prematurely as he went to the locker room to get his shoulder checked out. Fortunately for Los […]

LOS ANGELES – Ahead of the matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night, Anthony Davis’ playing status was very much up in the air due to a shoulder injury. Davis’ shoulder became a hot topic with some believing he’d ultimately be watching from the bench, but that didn’t turn out to be the case, […]