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The Toronto Raptors weren’t too pleased with the manner with which they lost their Tuesday night contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Darko Rajakovic did not hold back in his postgame presser, putting the referees on blast by giving the Lakers’ All-Stars (mostly Anthony Davis on the night) preferential treatment during their 132-131 […]

Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a downsized Toronto Raptors — and fourth-quarter free throw trips — to eke out a 132-131 win at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. The Lakers (19-19) are back to .500 after their second straight nail-biting win. With center Jakob Poeltl nursing an ankle sprain, the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers found themselves in a back-and-forth affair with the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, with the two teams trading blow after blow in a hotly contested fourth quarter. Alas, the Raptors were unable to pull out the victory, with a few plays, such as Immanuel Quickley’s flagrant foul (that was his sixth, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers overcame the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday in a game that went down to the wire. However, afterward, the internet was ablaze due to the Raptors faithful, who slammed the referees for how the game was officiated. One particular moment during the outing that Raptors fans kept pointing out was RJ Barrett’s […]

Dennis Schroder has found a home with the Toronto Raptors – replacing the departed Fred VanVleet – but no matter what, he always hears about the contract he didn’t sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Schroder opened up on what happened with that Lakers offer, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports: “Look for an […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t be more hyped up after seeing head coach Erik Spoelstra land a massive multi-year extension with the Miami Heat. James, who played under Spo in the Heat for four years (from 2010 to 2014), took to X to congratulate his former coach for the incredible deal he got. […]

With the NBA trade deadline about a month away, speculation and rumors around the league have been coming at a premium. Things change around the league every day, every hour, every minute. Around this time of the year, every rumor and every ounce of speculation can completely flip with one phone call. The trade deadline […]

,Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James was left just as incredulous and angry as the Boston Celtics over the wild ending of a game between the Jayson Tatum-less Celtics and the Indiana Pacers Monday night. The four-time league Most Valuable Player did not hold back in expressing his true feelings about what he perceived […]

Darvin Ham bought himself at least another day as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers when they came out victorious against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. However, speculation remains rampant that Ham may not be long for the job. Rumor has it that there’s been growing disconnect between Ham and the […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers have been in a slump would be an understatement. Ever since winning the first NBA In-Season Tournament on December 9 against the Indiana Pacers, the Lakers have had trouble getting in the win column, losing 10 of their last 14 games. The sky is always falling in Los […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are amid a mid-season slump. The Lakers are 3-11 since winning the In-Season Tournament; however, Darvin Ham and company plan to improve their record quickly. In the meantime, James is making big moves with Fanatics, given his intriguing Instagram post. LeBron James shares intriguing off-the-court plans amid Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and guard Skylar Mays are in agreement on a two-way deal, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Mays will provide depth for the Lakers at the guard position. He previously played for the Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers, most recently spending time with Portland this season. He made his NBA debut […]

The Toronto Raptors are on the west coast to take on the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Raptors-Lakers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Raptors are 15-21 this season, but they are 3-1 […]

The 2023-24 NBA season was supposed to be a smoother ride for the Los Angeles Lakers (18-19). The team stumbled out of the gate last year and was forced to enter playoff mode earlier than many other teams. Management made several moves to upgrade the roster, providing LeBron James and Anthony Davis the support system […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are working to stay afloat amid their mid-season slump. LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been key for the Lakers’ attack, but their coach is under fire. Darvin Ham is rumored to be in the hot seat. However, LA will be cautious before deciding to let him go. The Lakers are […]

The rumblings are getting louder and the seat is getting hotter for Darvin Ham’s apparent dismissal from his post as the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach. And if SportsBetting has a say in it, the sports betting site indicates that Ham is the favorite to become the first coach fired this 2023-24 NBA season. Ham […]

Over a week into 2024, it has become abundantly clear that the Oklahoma City Thunder are real championship contenders. Although they are one of the younger teams in the NBA, this Thunder roster is filled with high-IQ players who understand their roles on both ends of the court. It also helps to have a player […]

Darvin Ham and the Los Angeles Lakers have been in the news quite a bit in recent weeks. However, it has been for all the wrong reasons. Since claiming the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament championship, the Lakers have posted a 4-10 record, falling to 18-19 on the season. While they did pick up a much-needed […]

LeBron James continues to defeat Father Time. In the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 106-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, The King dropped a filthy poster over the head of Clippers star Paul George. This prompted Lakers legend James Worthy, an insane dunker in his own right, to call LeBron’s highlight “the […]

Trades have helped shape the fabric of the NBA since its beginning in 1946. Each franchise has its share of good and bad moves. With the art of the deal, some teams have better luck than others. Here are the best NBA trades made by each team in league history. Atlanta Hawks land Dominique Wilkins […]

There have been some terrible vibes surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers franchise as of late. From head coach Darvin Ham being on the hot seat to the team’s plethora of injury woes, the Lakers needed to right the ship with desperation. Facing an in-form Los Angeles Clippers team meant that LeBron James and company had […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came into their Sunday night matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers with major issues behind the scenes and an even more problematic trend of performances on the hardwood. Alas, LeBron James and Anthony Davis always turn up whenever their backs are against the wall. On Sunday night, the Lakers turned in […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers coughed up another very winnable game against their crosstown rival Los Angeles Lakers, and it came with a stunning move by head coach Tyronn Lue late in the game. With 2:47 remaining in a game and the Clippers trailing 98-95, Tyronn Lue pulled Kawhi Leonard from the contest. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are perennial contenders in the NBA. Right now, however, they find themselves in a precarious position as they approach the midpoint of the 2023 season. With a losing record, the team is struggling to meet expectations and maintain its status as a title contender. The primary issue plaguing the Lakers is […]

LeBron James technically voiced support for embattled Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, though it was far from a full-throated endorsement. The Lakers (18-19) had lost four games in a row and 10 of 13 before their 106-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. LeBron had yet to publicly comment on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a big game against the rival Los Angeles Clippers tonight, and the Lakers got a big update on D’Angelo Russell, who was upgraded to questionable with a tailbone contusion for the game, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. D’Angelo Russell has missed the last three games for the Lakers with […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the teams to struggle immensely in the first 30+ games of the season. After adding Chris Paul, Dario Saric, and a few other guys, it was expected that the team would be a serious contender in the Western Conference. Draymond Green’s lengthy absence and the plethora of blown […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will square off against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Hallway Series on Sunday night at Crypto. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Clippers-Lakers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Clippers come into this battle with a record of 22-12 and currently sit […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the NBA teams who have extensively used their G League affiliate the South Bay Lakers. With one of the better scouting staffs in the league, they have used South Bay as a true farm system with players like Alex Caruso going from South Bay standout to key […]

Stephen A. Smith doesn’t have the great Kobe Bryant as No. 2 on his Greatest of All Time list, and former Los Angeles Lakers big man Shaquill O’ Neal is not too happy about it. During a recent appearance on the Stephen A. Smith Show, O’Neal came to the defense of his former Lakers running […]

Recently, Los Angeles Lakers big man Christian Wood was able to fulfill a dream for both he and his mother. Earlier this week, the Lakers role player revealed that at age 18, he promised his mom that he would buy her dream house for her before he turned 30. Now 10 years later, it’s happened. […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are digressing since the team won the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. What has resulted in the sluggish nature of the team is the question about Lakers head coach Darvin Ham and his future with the organization. He spoke with the media after losing to the Memphis […]

One of the most iconic basketball players of this generation is having a birthday party that fits his image. The Lakers’ LeBron James celebrated his birthday with an epic 1970’s-themed birthday party. LeBron James had a 1970s themed and celebrity filled party for his 39th birthday 🎊🎉 (via @KingJames /IG) pic.twitter.com/qtorTg9RgJ — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January […]

The Memphis Grizzlies stormed back from an early double-digit deficit against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, pulling away down the stretch for an impressive 127-113 victory at Crypto.com Arena. The win moves Memphis to 6-3 with Ja Morant in the lineup this season, a much-needed turnaround from a disastrous start that left Taylor […]

Former NBA star JJ Redick spoke on the recent state of the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Golden State Warriors. Each team was put in a position to compete for an NBA Championship prior to the 2023-24 season, but it’s been an underwhelming start. All three teams are on the outside of the playoffs […]

There’s no question that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was one of the best centers to every play in the NBA. He is an eight-time NBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, and a six-time MVP. At one point, he was also the record holder for the most career points in league history before LeBron James surpassed the Hall of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis kept it brutally honest about where the team is following their 127-113 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday evening. Davis addressed the media in the locker room postgame and admitted that the Lakers are in a slump but the team has to stand together. “We got to stay […]

On Friday night, as the Los Angeles Lakers lost their fourth straight game, Dylan Windler, a wing, registered 22 points and 33 rebounds for the New York Knicks’ G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks. By Saturday morning, the Lakers signed Windler to a two-way contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. A historic night for Dylan Windler ⭐️ […]

There was no reason for LeBron James to sugarcoat the inarguable truth: The Los Angeles Lakers — losers of 10 of their last 13 games, including four in a row — are a bad basketball team. “We just suck right now,” LeBron stated following another dispiriting loss — 127-113, to the Memphis Grizzlies. LeBron finished […]