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It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors have the biggest fanbases among NBA teams. Such is the life for teams boasting the services of LeBron James and Stephen Curry, respectively. But not all fans have level-headed takes. In fact, the bigger the fanbase is, the more likely it is for […]

It was only a matter of time before that slimy Bob Sugar married his way into the top of the sports world. Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss tied the knot with comedian Jay Mohr in an intimate wedding ceremony on Malibu Beach this past Sunday, via TMZ. The two had been publicly dating since […]

Austin Reaves and Team USA are still reeling from their first loss in the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the hands of Lithuania on Sunday. The good news for the Americans is that the loss doesn’t signify the end of their run in Manila. Their fate is still in their hands. Reaves is also not […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Patrick Beverley is not a fan of the way the team handled the Russell Westbrook fiasco throughout the last two seasons. Beverley was a member of the Lakers for the first half of last season, and he’s addressing some issues he had with the blame that Westbrook received for […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James appreciates good sports, even ones that aren’t basketball. On Sunday, it was revealed that the Lakers star will be in the house when LAFC, Los Angeles’ MLS team, hosts Inter Miami. James joins a host of other athletes and celebrities who will be in the building to see the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers did everything they can to honor Kobe Bryant on “Lakers Night.” From the players wearing their Los Angeles Lakers Kobe jerseys, the team giving out Black Mamba-inspired gears, and inviting the Bryants to grace the event, it was just a memorable night for the team. Making the whole thing even better, […]

Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the late great Kobe Bryant, threw the ceremonial first pitch on Friday in celebration of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ “Lakers Night.” Sure enough, seeing Natalia and the Bryant family participate in the event had many fans feeling bittersweet. While it’s awesome to see Natalia and the rest of the […]

Shaquille O’Neal might be an NBA Hall-of-Famer, but the legendary center has had some struggles staying in shape following his retirement from the association. While the Lakers legend was always known as a big man amongst big men, it appears that in recent years, O’Neal’s weight got to a point that made him realize a […]

The Austin Reaves hype train is firing on all cylinders now. After an incredible season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Reaves is now being treated as a critical member of the team. His new contract extension, as well as selection to the Team USA lineup, is proof of that. Part of the pressure of being […]

Even professional athletes can get starstruck. This was the case when rookies on the Los Angeles Lakers recently met LeBron James. Video via ClutchPoints and South Bay Lakers: “He came up to me like, ‘I’m Bron'… Like, we know you are!” D’Moi Hodge and the Lakers rookies were STARSTRUCK when they met LeBron James 😅👑 […]

It’s 1982, and tensions are boiling up and down the Los Angeles Lakers organization in season two of ‘Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty‘. In season one, Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the ballclub, drafted Magic Johnson, hired Paul Westhead as head coach (and Pat Riley as his assistant), and the Lakers — captained by […]

Austin Reaves didn’t have his offensive A-game on Friday in Manila, but the Los Angeles Lakers guard still played an integral role in Team USA’s tightly contested 85-73 win vs. Montenegro at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Reaves came off the bench and played the second-most minutes on the team (24:56), behind Anthony Edwards. Once […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have upgraded this offseason, but it seems that LeBron James and company are not satisfied. Although the Lakers reached within four games of the NBA Finals a year ago, they reportedly have still been in the market for a boost at the point guard position, including several high-profile players. A […]

One of the things that made Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant one of the most iconic basketball players of all time was his sheer force of personality. Bryant was the type of player who had an “it’s my way or the highway” mindset, and that disposition applied both towards his teammates and opponents. But […]

The Denver Nuggets are the team to beat in the NBA’s Western Conference until proven otherwise. That’s the leeway you get when you’re the defending champions. That’s not to say they won’t have their share of teams coming for their throne. The Western Conference got tougher this offseason. The Golden State Warriors added Chris Paul. […]

The Golden State Warriors will be led by a roster of veteran players in 2023-2024 that has the potential for another NBA championship ring. Warriors coach Steve Kerr and new GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. wanted to return the franchise to its once proud tradition of ‘Strength in Numbers,’ and they believe they have done it […]

Stephen A Smith is not an easy person to impress. The First Take host has seen a lot of basketball and football in his lifetime to know professionally which ones are the most worthy of praise. One particular player that he has kept an eye on since the NBA playoffs was Austin Reaves. The Los […]

One could make the argument that Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best player in the world right now. As he prepares for his 11th NBA season with the Milwaukee Bucks, the two-time MVP is not in the news for his talents nor his team’s ambitions for the upcoming season. The talk surrounding Giannis is instead focused […]

Pau Gasol enjoyed an illustrious professional basketball career, winning two NBA titles with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers while also making six All-Star teams across his 18-year career in the Association. Gasol returned to his roots with FC Barcelona before hanging up the sneakers for good in 2021. The Lakers rewarded Gasol’s contributions […]

Does LeBron James not get tired? Earlier this week, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James claimed he doesn’t get tired during a workout video. However, Stephen A. Smith is not buying LeBron’s comments. In the video, LeBron shared a motivational message, saying, “You tell yourself you’re tired, you’re gonna be tired. I don’t get tired.” […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the face of the Milwaukee Bucks, but could that be set to change in the near future? Antetokounmpo recently made some eye-opening comments in regards to a potential extension with the Bucks, indicating that he could be plotting a way out of Milwaukee in due time. If that’s the case, Keyshawn Johnson […]

It’s been quite a year for Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves. The 25-year-old became a break out star for the Lakers, particularly during the team’s Conference Finals run where he put up multiple 20 point games and established himself as one of the team’s top players outside of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Since […]

Pau Gasol can be remembered for his All-Star days as a Laker, when he formed a dynamic duo with Kobe Bryant that resulted in back-to-back NBA championships for the Purple and Gold. Apart from being a two-time NBA champion, Gasol is also a six-time All-Star, a four-time All-NBA team player, a former Rookie of the […]

During the 2022-23 season, there was much anticipation for when Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James would break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record that stood for more than three decades. And on February 7, 2023, James etched his name atop the NBA’s regular season scoring leaderboard — ending the season with 38,652 points. The […]

One of the most hilarious rumors that swirled around NBA Twitter during the 2022-23 season was that Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers’ nascent guard, was dating renowned pop icon Taylor Swift. Plenty of fans believed the altered photo that was making the rounds; but in the end, Reaves himself shot down the rumor, saying […]

As if it was not clear by now, Austin Reaves has arrived. It has been a whirlwind year for the Los Angeles Lakers breakout and FIBA World Cup standout, who is still processing his massive leap in popularity. It can be difficult to stay humble when murals are being made in your honor, but the […]

LeBron James is entering his age-39 season, but while that might be an age when most players are retiring or are already out of the league, the Los Angeles Lakers star has no plans of slowing down any time soon. The superstar forward made that abundantly clear in his latest workout video, during which he […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is getting more and more publicity as the offseason rages on. This week, Reaves has been getting tons of love in the Philippines during the FIBA World Cup, and now, he’s also getting huge recognition back home in Los Angeles. Recently, a mural was displayed in the City of […]

Rob Pelinka has turned the Los Angeles Lakers around after its tumultuous years when Kobe Bryant retired. The squad has brought in amazing talent that had won a fairly tough NBA season in 2020. Expectedly, there were some bumps in the road. But, they still managed to pull through which ended with a Western Conference […]

Once again, Los Angeles Lakers rising star Austin Reaves stole the show in Team USA’s rousing 109-81 victory over an experienced Greece squad. In 17 minutes, Reaves dropped 15 points (team high), six assists, five rebounds, and two steals on his way to Player of the Game honors. In doing so, Reaves became the first […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most decorated franchises in NBA history. As a result, it isn’t surprising that the Lakers also cater to a huge market. In fact, anyone who plays for the Lakers often give themselves a good chance at making a name in the NBA. Furthermore, with several great players […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future is clouded in uncertainty. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar has displayed loyalty throughout his career so far, but there’s a chance he could end up leaving the team at some point. If Giannis does depart from the Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks are expected to have interest in him, […]

Rondae Hollis Jefferson has been getting the attention of the internet over his exploits in the ongoing 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila. But it’s more than just about his incredible play for Team Jordan, as he’s becoming a viral sensation as well for apparent Kobe Bryant comparisons people are coming away with after seeing […]

The creative team behind Season 2 of “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” compiled a companion guide outlining the historical accuracy of each episode, which they provided to ClutchPoints’ Lakers reporter. “We felt it important to show our work out of respect for the many living characters depicted,” the creators wrote. (Episodes begin with […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is making some fans both in the United States and abroad. Reaves is currently in the Philippines with Team USA for the FIBA World Cup, and the Lakers star recently got a huge ovation from Filipino fans when he was introduced. Fans in the Philippines packed out the place […]

Facing an NBA All-Star at the FIBA World Cup is not an easy feat. But, the Japanese National team, aptly named The Akatsuki, had the home energy at Okinawa to power them in upsetting Lauri Markkanen’s Finland. They had a four-headed monster on the court with Keisei Tominaga, Makoto Hiejima, Yuki Kawamura, and Joshua Hawkinson. […]

Age often snatches the legs of a player worse than any ankle breaker. Fan-favorite NBA players inevitably have to deal with slower movements and decreased agility. This prevents them from making explosive and emphatic plays that they were used to in their youth. However, some players’ styles of play do not have to change much […]

It’s safe to say Team USA has put an impressive, undefeated exhibition slate behind it as the 2023 FIBA World Cup gets fully underway. As the Americans prepare for their second game of group play against Greece on Monday morning, though, Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton couldn’t help but smile when tasked with reacting to […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard (star?) Austin Reaves stole the show in Team USA’s first game at the 2023 FIBA World Cup — a smooth 99-72 win over New Zealand in Manila. Reaves — whose overall rapid ascendency has been encapsulated by his increasingly integral role on this Team USA squad full of young NBA stars […]