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What NBA player has it better than Austin Reaves right now? The Los Angeles Lakers guard had a breakout campaign last season that led to a $56 million contract and a spot on Team USA for the FIBA World Cup this summer. He also could give Steph Curry a run for his money for the […]

LeBron James has been playing in the NBA for quite a while now. The 38-year-old forward is now entering his 21st season in the NBA as he seeks his fifth NBA championship and second with the Lakers. After a conversation with teammate Anthony Davis, James realized just how old he is compared to his younger […]

D’Angelo Russell didn’t exactly end the 2023-24 season for the Los Angeles Lakers on the best of notes. Russell, during the 2023 Western Conference Finals, struggled immensely from the field, leading to his eventual benching during their season-ending defeat to the Denver Nuggets. In fact, D-Lo became a meme after he made it a habit […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enjoyed one of the better offseasons in the entire NBA this summer. Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, D’Angelo Russell, and Jarred Vanderbilt all were either re-signed or signed long-term extensions with the team. They also signed Gabe Vincent with their midlevel exception, Taurean Prince with their room exception, and added […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Brooklyn Nets at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Monday. It’s safe to say the Lakers’ second warm-up contest lacked the intensity of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals (which multiple Lakers attended), but it ended up being a genuinely entertaining exhibition. LeBron James and Austin Reaves made […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James wants to own a slice of a potential expansion NBA franchise in Las Vegas for a simple reason: Good business. “It just makes sense,” LeBron said after his 2023-24 preseason debut at the T-Mobile Arena. The Lakers held on to beat the Brooklyn Nets, 129-126. LeBron finished with 10 […]

Recently, former Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers laid out the reasons why he believes Top 75 all-time player Paul Pierce does not like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. According to Chalmers, there is “something personal” in the two small forwards’ comparisons to each other, and Pierce still feels slighted after all these years. “I […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James spoke out about sports agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports and how his claim to fame isn’t because of their relationship as said to 60 minutes. The two have been known long-time friends which has prompted people to credit the success of Rich Paul to LeBron James, even with […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was yelling out Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ name in London, and now James would like some answers. The Bills were taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars in one of the games the NFL hosts in London, England. In the second quarter, microphones picked up the Bills QB yelling “LeBron […]

The 2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers — sans LeBron James and Austin Reaves — began their quest for the franchise’s 18th banner against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on Saturday night. Golden State won, 125-108. “Overall, I’m pleased,” said Darvin Ham. “Definitely got some things we need to clean up a little bit, […]

During the Los Angeles Lakers-Golden State Warriors preseason game on Saturday, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Stephen Curry were caught on camera sharing a moment and having fun together. James and Curry were all smiles as they talked and joked around, while Davis came and gave the Dubs sharpshooter a back hug before dapping him […]

The Los Angeles Lakers opened up their preseason schedule against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Lakers star LeBron James did not suit up as expected and the Lakers trotted out a starting lineup of D’Angelo Russell, Gabe Vincent, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis. While preseason doesn’t mean much in the grand scheme […]

Chris Paul is really a member of the Golden State Warriors now. The Point God made it official on Saturday as he played in their preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers and made his first bucket in a Dubs jersey. Paul’s first basket as a Warrior couldn’t have been more picture-perfect as well. Early […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr coached Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers with Team USA. Kerr got to know Reaves well during their time together and he recently shared his thoughts on the Lakers guard, per Lakers beat reporter Mike Trudell. “Steve Kerr said he loved coaching Austin Reaves with @usabasketball, saying […]

Another Ohio State football game, another massive love for Marvin Harrison Jr. from Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. If it isn’t clear by now, James is a huge fan of the Buckeyes’ wide receiver. Since the 2023 college football season started, the Lakers forward has been consistent in showing his support for both the […]

Some great teams in NBA history excelled in the regular season but failed to get it done in the postseason. It doesn’t mean they aren’t worthy of being mentioned among the greats, but they won’t find their way onto our list. The following teams have all won NBA championships spectacularly, and most have had some […]

Back in early June, burgeoning Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves made waves when news came out on social media that he was dating Taylor Swift. This, of course, was later on proven to be false. However, lies spread like wildfire, especially in today’s information landscape. Reaves, for better or for worse, will be inextricably […]

Two of the Los Angeles Lakers’ youngest players, Max Christie and Jalen Hood-Schifino, have earned plaudits in the first week of training camp. D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves shouted out Hood-Schifino on Tuesday. Darvin Ham called him the “MVP” of the Day 1 scrimmages. Anthony Davis joined the chorus. Austin Reaves won’t play in the […]

Retired sharpshooter JJ Redick expressed strong opinions towards the sacredness of the locker room, tweeting out his disagreement with the fact that everything seems like it’s being caught on film these days. Redick, alluding to Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders’ incredible callout of Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, decried the fact that the times […]

It may have been many months ago, but you better believe the Golden State Warriors haven’t forgotten about the Los Angeles Lakers dominating them in the 2022 Western Conference Semifinals. LA beat the Dubs in six games,  including a big 122-101 win in the series-clincher. Speaking at training camp Friday, head coach Steve Kerr reflected […]

Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, officially turned 19 on Friday ahead of his freshman year at USC. By no surprise, The King sent his firstborn a special message on Instagram.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames) You love to see it. Bronny […]

Nike and its basketball family have been lifetime supporters and voices in celebrating Black History Month with their yearly collection of African American-inspired designs throughout the brand’s clothing and footwear. Stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant release a new BHM Nike sneaker each year for the NBA’s month-long celebration. No shoe looked better donning […]

At Summer League, Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka revealed that he and Darvin Ham had entertained conversations with Anthony Davis about deploying more two-big lineups. Davis — who shifted between 4 and 5 with the New Orleans Pelicans and early in his Lakers tenure — exclusively played 5 in 2022-23. Davis was dominant as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, who will already be without LeBron James in their preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, will also be without another key starter in Austin Reaves. According to Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, Reaves will not play in San Francisco against the Warriors, as the team continues to monitor on-court time […]

The wait is almost over as the start of the 2023 NBA regular season is just a few short weeks away. The preseason slate has already gotten underway, and every team is now in preparation mode. One team that everyone is always excited to see is the Los Angeles Lakers. The fierce duo of LeBron […]

The scintillating play of the Chicago Bears’ Justin Fields and DJ Moore has gotten the attention of LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar tweeted his sentiments on the duo’s explosion against the Washington Commanders on TNF. “J Fields and DJ Moore going crazy right now!!! SHEESH!!,” LeBron James tweeted on Thursday. LeBron James was […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been asking for Travis Kelce to invite him to be on New Heights, the podcast the Kansas City Chiefs tight end hosts with his brother, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. James reached out to the Kelce brothers on X (formerly Twitter) earlier this week, playfully challenging Travis and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers changed their season around at the trade deadline with the acquisitions of D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt and Rui Hachimura. With the new players fitting seamlessly into the lineup, the Lakers had one of the best records in the league post All-Star break and the made a surprising run to […]

The Lakers are creating a championship or bust type of mentality around their practice facility in El Segundo, California with Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis and Christian Wood among the team’s key 2023 players. Recently, the Lakers legend James was informed that he is now the oldest player in the NBA at […]

On the third day of Los Angeles Lakers training camp, LeBron James fielded questions for the first time since Media Day (though he was the talk of camp on Wednesday). The Lakers conducted a “basketball reflex” practice, deemed head coach Darvin Ham — a toned-down, non-contact session after two days of competitive scrimmaging. (Consequently, practice […]

LeBron James has not yet officially committed to playing for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, but he’s clearly invested in how the roster shapes up — a roster that now includes Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. At Lakers training camp on Thursday, LeBron reiterated his interest in chasing gold at age 39. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to begin their preseason schedule on Saturday, October 7 when they go on the road to take on Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Everyone always wants to see LeBron James go against Curry and Co., but that will not be happening in this preseason game. On Thursday, […]

After winning the 2023 NBA championship, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone took some very subtle shots against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. James wasn’t born yesterday; he knew that they were the objects of the Nuggets’ banter even if their names weren’t explicitly said, and as such, The King is coming into […]

It was on March 20, 2013 when LeBron James, then with the Miami Heat, debuted arguably his most iconic celebration of all time, dubbed “The Silencer”. And it could not have come at a better time; with a 23-game winning streak on the line, the Heat found themselves down by as many as 27 points […]

Last week, Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka said LeBron James was preparing for his 21st NBA season like a “rookie.” Apparently, it only took two days of training camp for LeBron to resemble his early prime. “Without question,” Darvin Ham responded when asked if LeBron has his […]

The bad blood between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets is still very much alive. The first game of the 2023-24 NBA season has yet to be played, but the two sides have already seemingly taken subtle shots at each other. After learning of Lakers big man Anthony Davis’ burning desire to meet […]

LeBron James is entering his 21st NBA season and his sixth as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Injuries that James has had to deal with have lessened this team’s chances of getting back to the NBA Finals after winning it all in the 2020 NBA Bubble, but even at 38 years old, James […]

It may be hard to fathom, but LeBron James is approaching his 21st season in the NBA. Even then, James still remains near the top of his game, thanks to his incredible work ethic and the millions he’s poured in to ensure that his body remains in tip-top condition, much to the Los Angeles Lakers’ […]

Just like his Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves has plenty of motivation heading to the opening night of the 2023-24 NBA season when they will face the Denver Nuggets. However, Colorado fans couldn’t stop mocking them for their latest comments. Lakers fired up vs. Nuggets "I think everybody knows […]