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Bronny James recently made the decision to keep his name in the 2024 NBA Draft instead of withdrawing and working on his game for another year at the collegiate level. Throughout the entire pre-draft process, Bronny has been the player captivating NBA personnel, as everyone has been looking to gather more information on LeBron James’ […]

The Dallas Mavericks are NBA Finals bound and Kyrie Irving is officially being viewed in a different light. Now, the former Lakers’ assistant coach Phil Handy is speaking out on those who doubted the longtime point guard and living NBA legend. Handy’s defense of Irving came amid a Western Conference title celebration that went awry […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls forward Zach Lavine had mutual interest in possibly assembling a trade that would have sent the forward from the Bulls to Southern California. However, changing circumstances for both the Lakers and Lavine may cause the potential pairing to no longer push through. Despite showing some interest in a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have long been considered a potential destination for Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, but the chances of the Lakers landing him may have just gotten slimmer. Earlier this month, Young switched representation, leaving Klutch Sports in favor of CAA. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are two of the most famous clients […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have a number of questions to address this offseason. Not only are they searching for a new head coach, but LeBron James may become a free agent if he opts out of his contract. The Lakers are reportedly expected to be aggressive this offseason, but will the team consider trading […]

On an early summer’s whim, proud golf sicko (and Los Angeles Lakers guard) Austin Reaves “hopped in the truck” to play a Korn Ferry Tour qualifier — his first foray into truly competitive golf. Reaves spoke with ClutchPoints about his eye-opening Korn Ferry experience, his growing role in the YouTube golf space, LeBron James’ PGA Tour […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant won three consecutive NBA championships (2000, 2001, 2002), and made an additional NBA Finals appearance in 2004 together before personal differences and arguments over their individual roles on the team was followed by a trade that sent Shaq to the Miami Heat while Bryant was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching hunt is not just for a new head honcho. While JJ Redick and James Borrego have been big names in contention to guide the Anthony Davis-led squad, there are other individuals with super high basketball IQs gunning for the spot. One of them played for the rival Boston Celtics but […]

There were a lot of suggestions for LeBron James and his family regarding Bronny James’ future. Some of them were just useless vitriol while others urged the young talent to find a college that suited him better than USC. But, a decision has been made regarding his NBA Draft status. It looks like even the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with head coach Darvin Ham after another disappointing season. Ham had a lot of talent to work with while he was the head coach of the Lakers, but besides a surprisingly deep run in the 2023 NBA playoffs, his time in Los Angeles was a disappointment. The Lakers made […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching situation has been a hot topic of discussion since their early playoff exit nearly a month ago. The team, determined to make the most of the remaining years of LeBron James’ illustrious career, is on a quest to find the right leader to guide them back to championship glory. Amidst […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a few huge decisions to make this offseason; making sure that LeBron James remains with the team is their first order of business, while hiring the right head coach who would push the correct buttons to aid in the Lakers’ quest in competing for a championship is another pressing priority. […]

As expected, Bronny James is staying in the 2024 NBA Draft and giving up his remaining college eligibility, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Jonathan Givony. Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul confirmed the decision ahead of Wednesday’s NCAA deadline to withdraw from the draft. Bronny has seen his stock rise thanks to a strong pre-draft process, […]

Amid the ongoing playoffs, the basketball world received sad news when it was announced that the legendary Bill Walton passed away. A Hall of Famer known for his time with the Portland Trail Blazers, Walton died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. His passing was mourned by many, LeBron James included. […]

Bronny James may not have interest in playing for any NBA team other than the Los Angeles Lakers or the Phoenix Suns. James has gotten over 10 workout invites for the NBA Draft, but apparently, he is only going to attend a couple of those workouts. That includes the Lakers and the Suns. “Bronny James […]

It is very apt that two of the Larry Bird trophy winners so far have been Boston Celtics. Two years ago, Jayson Tatum took home the honor after a rough NBA Playoffs series against the Miami Heat. Now, it was Jaylen Brown who took center stage in their sweep of the Indiana Pacers. It was […]

It has nearly been a month since the Los Angeles Lakers have exited the playoffs, and yet here they remain, being one of the teams remaining in plenty of conversation in league circles amidst their search for a new head coach in the aftermath of their decision to relieve Darvin Ham of his duties after […]

Nike continues to add new editions to the ever-expanding signature catalogue of Los Angeles Laker legend Kobe Bryant. In keeping his legacy prevalent, the brand has been releasing new colorways of his classic Protro sneakers, which have been updated by Nike and continue to be the most popular shoes worn by NBA stars. The Nike […]

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to advance beyond the opening round of the NBA Playoffs and now face a pivotal offseason. Many believe the franchise is still all-in on retaining LeBron James. Assuming the club brings James back, one NBA general manager believes there’s a trade to be made with the Denver Nuggets that would […]

After yet another collapse against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs, a plethora of big headlines came out of the Anthony Davis-led Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James’ free agency was one of them and the other was their search for a new head coach to replace Darvin Ham. There has been a short list […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers 2023-24 campaign having come to an end after the team crashed out of the playoffs in the first round against the Denver Nuggets, all eyes are on LeBron James. James has a player option in his deal for the 2024-25 campaign, so he could conceivably opt out of his deal […]

With a stacked resume, it’s safe to say that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James belongs in the GOAT conversation. James is a four-time NBA champion, four-time Finals MVP, one-time NBA Cup Champion, one-time NBA Cup MVP, two-time NBA MVP, and a 20-time All-Star. Furthermore, he’s the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. But while James has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a big decision to make in regards to their next head coach this offseason. After firing Darvin Ham, JJ Redick is believed to be a frontrunner for the gig, due in large part to his relationship with LeBron James. And while Redick’s friendship with James has received a ton of […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2023-24 season came to a close, the writing was already on the wall: Darvin Ham wouldn’t be making it to the 2024-25 season. So when Ham was fired shortly after LA’s five-game Playoff exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, it came as a surprise to no one, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search has become a media circus with countless pundits weighing in on the situation including Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins lately. Smith said what the entire sports world has been thinking in a recent conversation on First Take, and said it with gusto. Smith’s comments came during a time […]

The Los Angeles Lakers coach search is underway as the team is finding a replacement for Darvin Ham, whom they fired after two seasons at the helm. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers move to fire J.B. Bickerstaff complicated matters in the search for the next Lakers coach, which already has JJ Redick as the frontrunner. The […]

The NBA Draft is just weeks away and fans everywhere are wondering what could happen with the Bronny James situation. James turned in an incredibly underwhelming performance last season with USC basketball, adding to confusion over his status as a potential draftee. Recently the man known as the ‘The Big Ticket,’ Kevin Garnett, came to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently fired Darvin Ham after an unsuccessful stint coaching the star-studded Lakers. Ham coached in Los Angeles for two seasons, and neither of them went very well. The Lakers made a solid run in the playoffs last year, but they ended up going down to the Denver Nuggets, the eventual NBA […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been out of the playoffs for nearly a month now. But James, due to his love for basketball, has kept close tabs on the postseason proceedings nonetheless. James was outspoken about what he would have done had he been in the Indiana Pacers’ position in Game 1 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff season didn’t quite go according to plan with the team losing to the Nuggets in five games, but LeBron James and company aren’t done soaking up the limelight just yet. The offseason is expected to bring new challenges and opportunities including the possible selection of LeBron’s son Bronny in the […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was on former Los Angeles Lakers player Shaquille O’Neal’s show called “The Big Podcast” where they talked about a bevy of topics related to the NBA and current events. However, O’Neal would talk about the conversation regarding who the greatest of all time is and how while it usually […]

The Denver Nuggets season is now over after they went down against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the playoffs. The Nuggets won it all last season, but they were unable to defend their crown this year. Now that the season is over, talks about players’ futures begin. Michael Porter Jr. signed a five-year contract extension with […]

Shaquille O’Neal is arguably the most dominant player in NBA history, but Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green thinks that he and his team could have stopped the Shaq-led Los Angeles Lakers had they met in an alternate universe. Green made a recent appearance on The Big Podcast with O’Neal, and when the subject of […]

Kobe Bryant is remembered as a Los Angeles Lakers legend. He was a terrific player who knew how to win championships. In fact, Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese immediately thought of Kobe and Shaquille O’Neal’s dynasty with the Lakers after receiving the opportunity to hold the Larry O’Brien Trophy. “What’s up Larry (Larry O’Brien Trophy), […]

Hubie Brown is 90 years old, and he is now a basketball commentator for ESPN. However, before his broadcasting days, Brown was a head coach in the NBA. His most recent job in the NBA was with the Memphis Grizzlies from 2002-2004. One player that was on the Grizzlies during that time is Shane Battier, […]

The 2024 NBA Draft class is not anywhere near as talented as last year’s group was. But, the big name that everybody is wondering about is Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Naturally, the question over the next few weeks will be where does Bronny go in the draft? Or […]

Another retro Kobe Bryant sneaker is on the way and Los Angeles Lakers fans will love this upcoming pair, a subtle nod to the Lakers’ long history of success and championship gold. Among other upcoming releases slated for his ever-popular Nike Kobe sneaker line, this pair returns an all-new colorway across a Nike Kobe 8 […]

LeBron James believes in Caitlin Clark’s ability. Clark has received some criticism since joining the WNBA, but LeBron issued eye-opening support for the Indiana Fever rookie during the latest episode of the Mind the Game Podcast. “The one thing that I love that she’s bringing to her sport, more people want to watch,” James said […]

It’s no secret Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James would prefer to play alongside his eldest son Bronny James in the NBA. But after Bronny suffered a cardiac arrest last summer and underperformed during his freshman season at USC, there were some doubts Bronny would be capable of making a jump to the league quick […]