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The Los Angeles Lakers will travel to one of the five New York boroughs as they face the Brooklyn Nets on Easter Sunday at Barclays Center. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Lakers-Nets prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Lakers lost 109-90 to the Indiana Pacers on […]

The Denver Nuggets are not scared of anybody nor should they be. They are the reigning NBA Champions after all, and have the best player in the NBA in Nikola Jokic. It’s the rest of the league that should be scared when they see the Nuggets. Denver’s net rating is better this season (+4.9) than […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis dismissed road-weariness as an excuse for the Los Angeles Lakers’ “careless” performance against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday night. The 109-90 result snapped the Lakers’ season-long five-game winning streak. The Lakers played a double-overtime epic on Tuesday vs. the Milwaukee Bucks, beat the Memphis Grizzlies the next […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hope to get Gabe Vincent back from knee surgery during their East Coast road trip. LeBron James, out of fairness, is tempering expectations. “I really don’t even want to get into it too much, don’t want to put too much pressure on him,” LeBron said after the Lakers’ 109-90 loss to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered their Friday night battle against the Indiana Pacers in a bit of a roll; they won their past five games, including an impressive double-overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks this past Tuesday despite LeBron James’ absence. However, the Pacers stopped the Lakers in their tracks, holding them to a putrid […]

On Friday evening, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to extend their winning streak to five games when they hit the floor in Indianapolis to take on Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers, a team they defeated earlier this month back at the Crypto.com Arena. A win would have been huge for […]

Although there are several worthy candidates, most fans would probably agree that there is no player more synonymous with the Los Angeles Lakers than the late franchise icon Kobe Bryant. Bryant spent two decades in the purple and gold, winning five championships with the Lakers, first as a sidekick to Shaquille O’Neal, and then as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on a roll as of late, winning their past five games as they head into their upcoming matchup against the Indiana Pacers. However, ahead of this game, it’s clear that the injury statuses of LeBron James and Anthony Davis bear watching, as they both may not end up being […]

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a similar spot as they were in last season, as it looks like they are going to need to make it out of the Play-In Tournament in order to go on a deep playoff run. And assuming the Lakers don’t have a successful playoff run, it looks like […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers have been on a groove as of late is an understatement. This squad has managed to win seven out of their last 10 games with some of them not even featuring both Anthony Davis and LeBron James. They just got off a massive win over the Memphis Grizzlies […]

Austin Reaves has forged a strong connection with LeBron James since joining the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted free agent. His gritty and versatile style of play has earned respect not only from James but also from the entire team. The Reaves, James, and Anthony Davis trio propelled the Los Angeles Lakers to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t given up hope of rising up the Western Conference standings over the last two weeks of the regular season. While achieving that task would be difficult in a vacuum, it could be close to impossible if the Lakers’ superstars miss any of their team’s remaining games. LeBron James and Anthony […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will continue their road trip as they face the Indiana Pacers at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Lakers-Pacers prediction, or pick while showing you how to watch. The Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 136-124 on Tuesday at the FedEx Forum. They led 69-61 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently sitting at 41-32 and in ninth place in the NBA Western Conference standings. While the team has been a disappointment, record-wise, the Lakers are led by the dominant pairing of Anthony Davis and LeBron James. But former NBA shooting guard Jamal Crawford thinks that Los Angeles should look to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had Gabe Vincent in the lineup since Dec. 20 due to knee surgery, but the veteran guard is set to return to the lineup as early as this Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The Lakers are on fire as they head […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on a bit of a roll as of late, as they picked up their fifth straight win on Wednesday night with a 136-124 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. While there have been a lot of things working for the team, head coach Darvin Ham’s decision to stick Rui Hachimura […]

It is always an amazing sight to see the oldest player in the league play with the youngest. That is exactly what happened when the Los Angeles Lakers had to face the Memphis Grizzlies. LeBron James and GG Jackson had to guard each other for a good amount of the game and it was not […]

Less than 24 hours after a double-overtime comeback, and without the help of Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers needed LeBron James and Rui Hachimura to carry the load on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. After all, LeBron sat out in Milwaukee, while Hachimura was relatively quiet compared to AD, D’Angelo Russell, and Austin Reaves. Fortunately, […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis got health updates after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 136-124, at FedExForum on the second night of a back-to-back. Both LeBron and AD were game-time decisions. Only LeBron, who sat out the team’s double-overtime saga with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday as he manages left ankle soreness, […]

In a bit of masterful man management, the Los Angeles Lakers held out LeBron James on the first night of a back-to-back set (and came away with a win) so that he’d be fresh in his return on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Indeed, the rest appeared to do James a world of good. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 128-124 in double-overtime on Tuesday night without LeBron James to win their fourth straight game. Now, facing a back-to-back scenario with the Memphis Grizzlies awaiting them on Wednesday, the Lakers could end up being shorthanded, with Anthony Davis joining LeBron on the injury report. James, who missed […]

The future of D’Angelo Russell has been a widely discussed topic pertaining to the Los Angeles Lakers throughout the 2023-24 season. A dynamic point guard who has always been known for his one-on-one scoring abilities, Russell has helped elevate the Lakers’ offense alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Not to mention, he’s been a catalyst […]

Austin Reaves may not have continued on his rapid upward trajectory that had him on the verge of a true star turn, but if there’s one thing that Los Angeles Lakers fans love the most about Reaves, it’s his fearlessness in big moments. On Tuesday night, Reaves was the biggest hero in second overtime of […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the definition of longevity. At 39, he’s now been playing in the NBA for 21 years. Just let that sink in. Not only is he still suiting up on a nightly basis, but The King is also making a massive impact for the Purple and Gold. That being […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a hard-fought 128-124 double-overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night in one of the most thrilling games of the year. And with LeBron James sitting this contest out, it was Anthony Davis who was forced to step up and lead his team to victory, and he certainly […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Grizzlies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Lakers are coming off a very tough game against the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night. […]

High-profile Lakers fan Magic Johnson fired off a series of enthusiastic tweets Tuesday night regarding the team’s double-overtime victory over Milwaukee. The NBA legend was impressed by Los Angeles’ free-throw shooting, as well as the dynamic performances of Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves. Johnson is buying into the team’s recent hot streak, despite their inconsistent […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has gotten a lot of raised eyebrows for his free throw routine. One would think that he got better shooting advice since the Milwaukee Bucks have good shooters like Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, and Khris Middleton. That is not at all the case which makes him getting clowned a very normal occurrence on […]

On Tuesday night, LeBron James was ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ heavyweight clash against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. James’ absence is not exactly what the Lakers need right now, especially when they’re still jostling for a more favorable position in the Western Conference playoff picture. After all, no rational basketball analyst […]

With LeBron James sidelined, the Los Angeles Lakers, led by Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, and D’Angelo Russell, erased a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Milwaukee Bucks in double-overtime, 128-124, at a raucous Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night. The Lakers’ second thrilling victory over Milwaukee without LeBron this month marked the first stop on what […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves showed up big in his team’s 128-124 double-overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks, notching a triple-double and hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer with less than a minute remaining. Reaves had 29 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in 47 minutes as the Lakers opened a six-game road trip by winning […]

The subject of load management was at the forefront of all the major storylines before the 2023-24 NBA season tipped-off. It’s carried over into the regular season as players feel the effect of the NBA’s new 65-game directive to be eligible for postseason awards. Prior to the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Milwaukee Bucks […]

Michael Beasley is a former NBA forward and number two overall pick turned basketball analyst on social media, known for his eye-opening takes on players both past and present. Recently, Beasley took aim at Michael Jordan GOAT (Greatest of All Time) supporters in a rant posted to X that has fans in their feelings. Meanwhile, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves at a crucial juncture of the 2023-24 season, as they gear up to face the Milwaukee Bucks in what promises to be a titanic clash on Tuesday night. This game comes with heavy playoff implications for the Lakers, who are currently navigating the turbulent waters of the Western Conference […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, a game that could hold big playoff implications for the Lakers. Unfortunately for them, Los Angeles is set to be without LeBron James in this game as he continues to battle through his left ankle peroneal tendinopathy injury […]

On March 26, 2014, the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks played a regular-season game at the Staples Center. Nick Young launched a three-pointer that he thought would be a make and prematurely turned his back to the rim to celebrate. The ball hilariously rolled around the rim and bounced out, setting the table […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road to take on the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Bucks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Lakers are 39-32 this season, and they will be in the playoffs. They are […]

LeBron James’ status for the Los Angeles Lakers matchup with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks is up in the air due to a lingering left ankle injury. The Lakers listed LeBron as doubtful for the first stop on the six-game road trip. LeBron played 38 minutes in the high-octane win over the Indiana Pacers […]

Los Angeles legend Kobe Bryant never hid his love and fandom for other sports, including supporting his Los Angeles Dodgers. Throwing it back to his first signature shoe, Adidas will release the Crazy 8 with a subtle nod to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Check out our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases and breaking content! […]