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In a captivating episode of “The OG’s Podcast” with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, former NBA player Caron Butler shared an untold story about Kobe Bryant, revealing a remarkable moment that encapsulates the essence of Bryant’s legendary mindset and determination. This story, set during a turbulent time for the Lakers, underscores Kobe’s unparalleled focus and […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving share a special history. The two star players paired up to bring the Cleveland Cavaliers their first franchise title over the Golden State Warriors in 2016. Irving has a chance to make more history with the Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the clock. Just two seasons after giving Darvin Ham his first gig as an NBA head coach, the Lakers have decided that going in another direction is what’s best for the franchise after the team suffered back-to-back playoff exits at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. And it’s looking […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is scheduled across two days this year, with the first round taking place on June 26 and the second round taking place on June 27. The Los Angeles Lakers have the No. 17 and No. 55 overall picks in the NBA Draft, with the New Orleans Pelicans recently deferring the first […]

The buzz around the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick as head coach is getting louder. Despite this, the Lakers insist they haven’t made a final decision and are still evaluating several candidates. Among those the Lakers are considering, James Borrego stands out as a strong contender, but the prevailing sentiment is that Redick will […]

Shaquille O’Neal, undoubtedly, is one of the greatest centers to ever play the game of basketball. Listed at 7’1 and 325 lbs., O’Neal was too overwhelming for the majority of the opposition to deal with. He took advantage of an era that put a premium on big man play on the interior, and he ended […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are at a crossroads ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. The LeBron James and Anthony Davis Era is winding down, and the team has to decide what to do about the future. Do they go all in on trying to win a championship in the next two years? Or do they […]

The NBA Draft tips off on June 24 but the New Orleans Pelicans were on the clock regarding a 2024 pick from the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pelicans could have either kept the 17th overall pick from the Lakers or deferred the last draft asset remaining from the Anthony Davis deal to 2025. The consensus […]

Eminem just dropped his new track, Houdini, and it’s drawn various reactions. Some enjoyed it, considering how the song’s theme centers around the rapper’s famous alter ego, Slim Shady. Others, however, weren’t on board with certain portions of the lyrics. Nevertheless, Eminem’s supporters number greatly, and one of them is LeBron James. The Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Lakers ended their 2023-24 season with a first-round playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets. Los Angeles is revamping their roster in hopes of future improvement. Anthony Davis, the star center who came to LA via trade in 2019, is at the center of discussions before the NBA Draft but not as a […]

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 […]