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Malik Beasley’s bounce-back campaign with the Milwaukee Bucks has quietly been among the most pleasant league-wide surprises of 2023-24. After sorely disappointing following a midseason trade to the Los Angeles Lakers a year ago, the veteran sharpshooter opted to sign a minimum deal with the Bucks in free agency, turning down a bigger offer from […]

The NBA has gotten slowly more international. A lot of the top talents in the league don’t just come from America anymore and it is for good reason. Talented legends paved the way for them to thrive and created the blueprint. Gregg Popovich’s San Antonio Spurs were also a team that believed in international stars. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off a 5-2 homestand and are now preparing to battle the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. Following the Lakers game, the Mavs will play the Golden State Warriors before returning home. Luka Doncic’s availability for the road trip remains uncertain as he deals with an ankle injury, however. Head […]

June 12, 2017 marked the last time LeBron James and Kyrie Irving played as teams, after the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals in five games. While the LeBron James-Kyrie Irving partnership ended on a sour note, there are rumors that the two apparently planned a future together with […]

Despite the way their partnership in Cleveland ended, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving still share a special bond after they led the Cavaliers to their first ever NBA championship back in 2016. The bond was so special that Irving reportedly wanted to reunite with James this past summer […]

You never know what to expect when the NBA trade deadline rolls around. Last season, we saw the likes of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Russell Westbrook on the move. So far this season, it appears as if several different All-Star talents could be moved, with Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine, and Dejounte Murray being the […]

NBA players these days earn millions the moment they are drafted. While some players on expiring deals sign the first guaranteed long-term contract that becomes available, there are players who bet on themselves to try and squeeze out that extra dollar. And there are times it does work out. However, we’ll take a look at […]

One would assume that all the chatter surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday would revolve around their impressive victory versus the Oklahoma City Thunder the previous night. But unfortunately, a fan encounter involving LeBron James is commanding some attention. It is also forcing a swift response from the people hired to protect the team. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to be the home of NBA All-Star Weekend for 2026. Steve Ballmer was happy to announce that they will host it at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome. However, the annual event is always held per city which means that the Los Angeles Lakers could have an opportunity to also invest their […]

The Dallas Mavericks finished off their homestand with a win over the Pelicans as they head out on the road for the first of two away games as they take on the Los Angeles Lakers in this Wednesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Mavericks-Lakers prediction […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to improve their playoff positioning ahead of the NBA trade deadline. If the Lakers were to swing a deal for Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray, Los Angeles’ playoff chances would looking much brighter. Los Angeles is the favorite (-150) to land Murray if he is traded, vet betonline.ag. The […]

In the midst of their dismal 2023-24 season so far, the Golden State Warriors are expected to be major players in the trade market ahead of the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline. Everyone not named Stephen Curry is reportedly on the table for Golden State, including veteran guard Chris Paul. Should the Warriors trade Chris Paul, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a big 112-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, and Anthony Davis’ monstrous effort sparked head coach Darvin Ham to rave about him in the press conference after the game. “His care factor is through the roof,” Darvin Ham said, via Michael Corvo of ClutchPoints. “AD cares […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to pull out a victory on MLK Day against an excellent Oklahoma City Thunder team, taking home a 112-105 win thanks to huge performances from Anthony Davis and LeBron James, who dropped 27 and 25 points, respectively. The win did not come without its fair share of drama — […]

Beginning with Monday night’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers are committing to a starting lineup of D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis, according to head coach Darvin Ham. “We have a plan that I think we’ll roll out for the foreseeable future,” Ham said Monday […]

With the NBA trade deadline in just about three weeks, the Atlanta Hawks are inching closer to making significant roster changes. Former All-Star guard Dejounte Murray has been a hot topic of trade discussions in recent weeks, with the league-wide expectations being that his time in Atlanta is coming to an end. Along with Murray, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a date against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night at home, and much of the focus ahead of that contest is on the statuses of Purple & Gold superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Los Angeles is looking to break out of yet another slump, having lost both their […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers will go head-to-head on Monday night. However, Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been dealing with an injury concern. Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as an MVP candidate for Oklahoma City. He is one of the best players in the NBA and the Thunder are certainly hoping that Gilgeous-Alexander will […]

The 2023-24 iteration of the Los Angeles Lakers are no strangers to needing motivational pep talks to recalibrate them. Without LeBron James, they lost a tough contest that came down to the wire versus the Utah Jazz, 132-125. This loss knocked the Lakers below the Houston Rockets. The Lakers’ other superstar in Anthony Davis is […]

LeBron James is having another impressive season for the Los Angeles Lakers; however, his old Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade no longer shares the floor with him. Instead, Wade is being honored with an incredible statue after his long run with Miami. James gave a timely reaction to the news. Lakers’ LeBron James shows love […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish reportedly could miss a few games with left knee soreness, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Cam Reddish is averaging 6.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 33 games so far this season for the Lakers. He has started 26 out of 33 games so far this season. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Thunder-Lakers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Thunder are having an awesome season. They are 27-11, […]

On Saturday, LeBron James took a seat on the bench as the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Utah Jazz, resulting in a 132-125 victory for the Jazz. While King James was off the court, former teammate Jordan Clarkson stepped up, earning himself a nod from the NBA icon. LeBron James, who posted an […]

Last week, the Los Angeles Lakers were at the center of attention in the NBA world due to their massive free throw advantage in their win against the Toronto Raptors. The Lakers outshot the Raptors the free throw line in the fourth quarter, 23-2. Despite the Raptors’ protests, the NBA’s last two minute report revealed […]

In the absence of LeBron James, Anthony Davis’ second career triple-double wasn’t quite enough to deliver a road win for the Los Angeles Lakers, who fell to the Utah Jazz, 132-125, at the Delta Center on Saturday night. AD finished with 15 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists (career-high), and four blocks — his first triple-double […]

The Los Angeles Lakers look to get back on track Saturday night against one of the hottest teams in the NBA. While the purple and gold won’t be full-strength, missing LeBron James and potentially other key contributors, at least Anthony Davis seems likely to suit up at Crypto.com Arena. Davis is officially listed as probable […]

It’s been a roller coaster of a season for the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach Darvin Ham might be on the hot seat. If that’s the case, the franchise could be searching for a new head coach sooner, rather than later. With that in mind, Shaq was asked if he’d ever consider coaching LA. […]

In LeBron James’ long and illustrious career, he’s been named to the All-NBA 1st Team a record 13 times. That’s as many as 1st Team appearances as Kevin Durant and Wilt Chamberlain have combined for. It’s a testament to LeBron’s remarkable durability and his night to night excellence over the course of a two-decade-long career that […]

LeBron James and the Lakers have been frequent travelers on the struggle bus ever since they won the NBA’s inaugural In-Season tournament back in early December. Although James has (mostly) continued to play at an All-NBA level at the age of 39, the Lakers have now fallen back to a game under .500 after Thursday […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have had a tough go of it since winning the NBA In-Season Tournament in early December. The Lakers now sit a game under .500 at 19-20 following Thursday evening’s demolition at the hands of the Phoenix Suns despite James continuing to play elite basketball at the age of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will head to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz on Saturday at the Delta Center. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Lakers-Jazz prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Lakers had one of their worst performances of the season on Thursday as […]

The clock is starting to tick on the Atlanta Hawks, as well as a few teams that could be itching to make a move before the NBA’s Feb. 8 trade deadline. Dejounte Murray is and will continue to be a hot topic in the lead-up to that date. In fact, the Los Angeles Lakers and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling for weeks now, and with their record sitting below .500 at 19-20, rumors about Darvin Ham’s future with the team have begun to percolate. Despite these rumors, reports have surfaced saying that Ham still has the backing of Los Angeles’ management, so it doesn’t seem like he is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got blown out by the Phoenix Suns 127-109 on Thursday night. They essentially had no chance, as Phoenix ran away with it early on in the game. After the contest, Darvin Ham reacted to the loss but it’s bringing flashbacks to Byron Scott’s tenure as the head coach of Los Angeles. […]

Thursday marked exactly four weeks until the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline, a time where numerous All-Star players could wind up being on the move. Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine, and Dejounte Murray are the names that have dominated NBA headlines and trade rumors in recent weeks. All three Eastern Conference stars are seen as elite offensive […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell says he isn’t fazed by trade rumors at this stage of his NBA career. “Hell no. It is what it is,” Russell replied when asked if he’s made “uncomfortable” by hearing his name included in pre-trade deadline chatter (Russell has previously said he feels “comfortable” in Los Angeles). “Since […]

In what was a night to forget for purple and gold fans, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Phoenix Suns at home, 127-109. The Lakers’ star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis was unusually quiet, combining for just 23 points. James in particular finished with 10 points and nine assists. Asked how he […]

D’Angelo Russell questioned the Los Angeles Lakers “system” following an unenthused 127-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday. “I don’t know,” Russell replied when asked what the Lakers can do to produce more efficient offense. “It’s a lot we could talk about right now, as far as what we could fix […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have just been defeated by the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, 127-109. Despite failing to win their third game in a row, the Lakers still managed to produce a few memorable highlights during the outing — one of which includes LeBron James’ no-look pass. With less than a minute left in the […]