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Former Lakers star Pau Gasol has been involved with the WNBA lately, in particular a player he considers to be like his ‘sister’ on the New York Liberty: Sabrina Ionescu. The Liberty beat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever by a final score of 91-80 on Saturday. It was the Liberty’s second win of the […]

There’s no denying that Bronny James has benefited from being LeBron James’ son. Not only is the younger James blessed with a genetic makeup similar to the one that helped make his father arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, but Bronny has also developed his game for years under the tutelage of coaches, […]

Where is Patrick Beverley going to end up during this offseason and is it just a sure thing he ends up in Milwaukee? He has expressed a desire to stay in Milwaukee, but he also has said he wants a raise and the Bucks might not be able to offer him the amount he wants. On that end, it will be up […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James can opt out of his contract and become a free agent this offseason, and with his son, Bronny James, declaring for the NBA Draft, some teams may be willing to draft Bronny with the intent of luring LeBron. However, any teams with plans of achieving that goal may be […]

The Detroit Pistons finished with the worst record in the NBA but fell flat on their faces in the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery, ending up with the fifth overall pick. The streak of bad luck has Pistons fans, coaches and management alike contemplating their next move, which could include putting the pick up on the […]

NEW YORK – The Los Angeles Lakers are unfortunately watching the rest of the NBA Playoffs from home or wherever they may have traveled to already for vacation, but star point guard Austin Reaves will be spending a bulk of his summer months out on the links. Crowning himself, and not Stephen Curry, as the […]

The Donovan Mitchell trade sweepstakes began right after the Cleveland Cavaliers’ postseason exit at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Mitchell was sidelined for the last two games of the Cavs-Celtics series, but there have been percolating issues that were reported an hour after their loss to Boston. The future still seems uncertain for Mitchell, […]

All of the chatter coming out of the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois, this week is focused on Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron James. Less than one year ago, James went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout ahead of his freshman year at USC. As a result, he did not see […]

A key to getting the Minnesota Timberwolves more success was unlocking Rudy Gobert. It seemed a like big problem for Chris Finch at the start. When they brought in Mike Conley, things started to change for the better. However, this would not have been the case if the guard had made a different choice. Where […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers crashed out in the second round of the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday night against the Boston Celtics, with Donovan Mitchell not even playing due to an injury. Now, the chatter is he could be traded this offseason, although Spida did fire back Thursday at rumors he was “frustrated” with teammates. By no […]

The overall quality of this year’s NBA Draft is not up to the normal standard of what an NBA draft has been. That has to have been a factor in why Bronny James has decided to stay in the NBA Draft, despite not looking completely ready based on time missed due to his heart condition. Where can Bronny end […]

Going deep into the NBA Playoffs has its own downsides. With most teams already out of contention for the Larry O’Brien trophy, their primary goal shifts into re-tooling for the next season. The Los Angeles Lakers are doing exactly this and one of their frontrunners is Sam Cassell. There have been rumors going around about […]

Shaquille O’Neal was one of the most dominant players to ever wear a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. His former coach Phil Jackson is also regarded among the greats. Shaq recalled an intriguing “NBA script” story in which Jackson made a striking Indiana Pacers prediction. Shaq went on his podcast alongside Julius Randle to recall the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search has led to speculation that former Clippers guard and NBA podcaster and analyst JJ Redick could be the team’s next selection as head coach. Recently, longtime NBA commentator Stephen A. Smith revealed his true feelings about the possibility of Redick being hired, plus his thoughts on a former NBA […]

The coaching hunt for the Los Angeles Lakers is now in full swing. There have been three names that are the prospective candidates to fill up the position left by Darvin Ham. Two of them are big-time individuals in the coaching world already, Sam Cassell and James Borrego. The other is an individual known for […]

Donovan Mitchell’s uncertain future has remained a constant storyline throughout the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2023-24 campaign. With one year left on his contract after this season, the five-time All-Star has yet to commit to an extension, leading to speculation that he could be traded this summer. Those rumors are picking up steam with Cleveland one game […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was spotted at the NBA Draft Combine with general manager Rob Pelinka on Wednesday, which has sparked even more rumors about the possibility of the Lakers selecting Bronny James in the draft. LeBron James and Rob Pelinka are in attendance for the second NBA Draft Combine scrimmage, which includes […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the midst of a highly important offseason as it pertains to the future direction of the franchise. James played well for the most part in the Lakers’ first round series vs the Denver Nuggets this postseason, but Los Angeles ultimately ended up blowing a double […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the midst of a highly important offseason for the future direction of the franchise after their crushing five game loss vs the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. James played relatively well in that series but overall the Lakers were unable […]

More details have emerged from the trade that almost sent Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant to the Detroit Pistons almost two decades ago. Back in 2007, following the Los Angeles Lakers’ second straight first-round playoff exit, Kobe Bryant had had enough and demanded a trade. It was a startling request by Bryant, who had […]

LeBron James draws a variety of opinions from sports fans. He has millions of supporters, but he’s got plenty of critics as well. Still, no matter what one thinks of him, it can’t be denied that James is a family man. Just look at his recent Instagram story about his eldest son, Bronny James. “Just […]

USC basketball guard Bronny James had his skills measured alongside some of the nation’s top athletes at the 2024 NBA Draft Combine. James had a mixed showing at the event but believes he can make a great impact at the NBA level. He named three league role models who were not his father and Los […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN commentator JJ Redick has been named as a prime candidate to fill the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching vacancy for the last few weeks. Many prominent figures around the basketball world have expressed their distaste for Redick possibly jumping into the fire without any coaching experience, and another one […]

The NBA on TNT’s in-studio crew is known for making controversial statements, while broadcaster Reggie Miller can typically be found on the periphery doing his best to avoid saying anything controversial, even about iconic players like the Lakers’ LeBron James. On Tuesday, May 14, host Dan Patrick called out Miller for comments made about Anthony […]

The son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, Bronny James, is getting set to make the NBA jump next season, as he has entered the 2024 NBA Draft. The question is, does the team that drafts Bronny James have the inside track to landing LeBron in free agency? LeBron’s agent, Rich Paul, says this […]

A surprising figure is reportedly assisting the Los Angeles Lakers in their search for a head coach: former Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski. And that news could possibly be a welcome sign for those who hope longtime NBA player JJ Redick lands the Lakers job this offseason. Krzyzewski, commonly referred to as “Coach K,” […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are beginning to ramp up their search for a new head coach. After parting ways with Darvin Ham following a 90-74 record over the last two seasons and an appearance in the 2023 Western Conference Finals, the Lakers are in a position where they must solidify their future with a coach […]

A lot of eyes — even more than usual — are on LeBron James right now. The four-time NBA Champion can opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and become a free agent this offseason, and with the prospect of his son Bronny James being drafted next month […]

Before taking up a second career as a studio analyst for Turner Sports and NBA TV, Channing Frye had a successful thirteen-year run in the NBA, which peaked in 2016 when Frye earned what has alluded many, many great former players… an NBA Championship Ring. As a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Frye was a staple in […]

The search for a new head coach is currently underway for the Los Angeles Lakers. Arguably the biggest part of their offseason, the Purple and Gold’s task stems right after the organization decided to part ways with Darvin Ham. Now, it looks like the Lakers are set to reach out to potential candidates. But what […]

The Los Angeles Lakers moved on from Darvin Ham and are now searching for their next head coach. According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers are expected to begin reaching out to candidates soon. Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn, New Orleans Pelicans assistant James Borrego, and former player JJ Redick were […]

The Atlanta Hawks had one of the most disappointing 2023-24 seasons in the NBA, finishing 36-46 and getting smoked by the Chicago Bulls as the No. 10 seed in the play-in tournament. But a new era could be on the horizon in Atlanta. Following Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery, the Hawks used a miraculous stroke of […]

Bronny James has reportedly been medically cleared to play in the NBA and is set to take part in this week’s NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. He’s also expected to stay in the 2024 NBA Draft after spending one season with USC basketball, so now the question is where he may get drafted. Bronny did […]

The Atlanta Hawks won the No. 1 pick overall in the NBA Draft Lottery. As a result, the organization suddenly has a ton of options on the table for the upcoming offseason. There have already been rumors that Trae Young could be a trade option but now it seems NBA fans are convinced he’s going […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is widely regarded as one of the best players to have ever played basketball. Throughout his illustrious career, the four-time NBA champion and future Hall of Famer has passed on the credit of his many achievements to who he considers to be the greatest mother in the world: none […]

Last week, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers saw their 2023-24 season come to a crushing end with a loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference Finals quarterfinals series, courtesy of a Jamal Murray jumper with just seconds remaining. It was the second time that Murray had buried the […]

The James family has dominated basketball headlines recently, as per usual. Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers got ousted by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs, there has been tons of speculation about LeBron James’ plans. Shams Charania of The Athletic provided updates on the matter Tuesday, via The Pat McAfee […]

The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers might be two of the most similar, yet different teams across the NBA, and right now, they are both looking for a new head coach after the Suns fired Frank Vogel and the Lakers parted ways with Darvin Ham. Now, the question becomes, should the Lakers bring Vogel […]

Recently, former Los Angeles Lakers superstar center Shaquille O’Neal made waves with his comments that his late great former teammate Kobe Bryant, with whom he won three NBA Championships in LA, belongs in the GOAT (greatest of all time) discussion. “The only thing I don’t like about the [GOAT] conversation is they don’t put my […]