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In preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe had his first training session with the Japanese men’s national basketball team this year around on Sunday, per Mainichi Japan. The 28-year-old should have a major role for Team Japan when the tournament begins on Aug. 25. In fact, Watanabe is “expected […]

I’m not entirely sure how and when the GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James will end — if it ever will. Well, MJ’s trainer, Tim Grover, just brought forth a very interesting argument as to why he believes Jordan is the clear choice over the Los Angeles Lakers superstar. To make his case, […]

Hall of Fame wing Tracy McGrady dazzled the NBA with an almost nonchalant dominance, one which not only earned him the nickname “The Big Sleep” but also spoke to just how talented the 7-time All-NBA selection was. “… I had extraordinary talent,” McGrady says, speaking to The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo, “but I actually worked my […]

Hall of Fame small forward Julius Erving has long been outspoken in his NBA commentary, proffering his thoughts on the state of the league just days ago, sounding dismayed about the player movement amid stars like Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal asking out from their respective franchises. One might feel like that displeasure played a […]

There has been a lot going on in the life of LeBron James recently, but the Los Angeles Lakers superstar still found some time to express his admiration for the offseason work being shown by New York Jets stars Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson. In an Instagram Story, LeBron James called the offseason battle between […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James posted a video of his son, Bronny James, playing the piano days after he suffered a cardiac arrest at a basketball practice.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames) “Man of many talents,” LeBron, the Lakers’ star, said in the video. It was […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has plenty of incredible memories with Kobe Bryant. However, the one thing he’ll never forget is when the late Los Angeles Lakers great gave his stamp of approval on his “Baby-Face Assassin” nickname. Curry has always gotten the respect of Bryant, but the ultimate validating moment for him was […]

Lance Stephenson is popular for many things. However, there’s no denying that he will forever be remembered for the viral and meme-worthy moment when he blew into LeBron James’ ear during Game 5 of the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat. Previously when asked about why he did it, Stephenson […]

Lance Stephenson is your prototypical NBA journeyman. After spending the first four years of his career with the Indiana Pacers, the 6-foot-6 shooting guard bounced around the league for quite a bit. This included no less than eight different teams in his 10-year career. One of them happened to be the Los Angeles Lakers. According […]

We’re now getting some good news from LeBron James’ camp. This is after the son of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, Bronny James, suffered cardiac arrest during a USC practice session. Sneakerheads will be glad to know that the news comes in the form of a sneak peek of the highly anticipated Nike LeBron 21. […]

It’s been a long week for the NBA’s royal family, with USC guard Bronny James — the son of hoops legend LeBron James — now recovering at home after collapsing during a workout due to cardiac arrest. The 18-year-old, who was at USC after committing to their men’s basketball program earlier this summer, is in […]

In an interview published on Friday, Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss addressed a plethora of topics, including upcoming contract extension talks with Anthony Davis. Davis, 30, will be eligible to sign a three-year, $167.6 million max extension on Aug. 4. “Rob said it best. Our intention is that we want to keep continuity with […]

Arguably the greatest player of all-time, LeBron James has accomplished everything one can accomplish in the NBA. He’s won titles with three different organizations, he’s been named to league’s MVP four different times, he’s a 19-time All-Star and most importantly, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. While he gave some […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won their first title in 12 years back in 2000 against the Indiana Pacers, led by a young Kobe Bryant among others. Tyronn Lue, the savvy backup point guard and future NBA head coach, shared a story on Bryant’s surprising and prophetic guarantee during the series recently. Even after his tragic […]

Stephen Curry is one of the best there is in the game today. In fact, it’s a well-known fact that the Golden State Warriors superstar is the greatest shooter of all time. This is exactly why it’s so endearing to hear a player of his caliber talk about his previous encounters with fallen Los Angeles […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James conducted a workout with prospect AJ Dybantsa on Thursday. Earlier in the day, Bronny James, who suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday, was discharged from the hospital. On Thursday morning, LeBron released his first personal public statement on Bronny: “I want to thank the countless people sending my family […]

The sports world has been showing its utmost support to Bronny James and the rest of his family amid his recent health scare. At this point, even Enes Freedom, who himself has had a longstanding feud with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, has come out with a special message for the James family during […]

While it is still unknown what caused Bronny James to go into cardiac arrest earlier this week, the good news is that he continues to recover each and everyday with his family right by his side. On Tuesday, LeBron James posted a picture of his entire family with a single emoji on Instagram in light […]

Bronny James, the oldest son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, recently suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday during a basketball workout at USC, the school he is set to attend and play basketball for his upcoming freshman year. “Yesterday while practicing, Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest,” a James family spokesperson said in […]

Kids may not know the full extent of just how electric of a player Tracy McGrady was in his prime. McGrady had it all. He had incredible size for his position (6’8), he had handles 90 percent of point guards could only dream of having, he could stroke it from deep as well as anyone […]

LeBron James has yet to officially speak out on Bronny James’ condition following the youngster’s cardiac arrest during a workout with USC basketball. According to the latest reports, however, the Los Angeles Lakers star is really focused on getting the best medical attention and care for his son. When Bronny’s cardiac arrest was revealed on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are signing undrafted free agent Alex Fudge to a two-way contract that was previously held by Cole Swider. The team requested waivers on Swider. The Lakers officially announced the signing of Alex Fudge and requested waivers on Cole Swider pic.twitter.com/JYYGeo8yrm — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) July 26, 2023 Swider appeared in seven […]

There were a handful of All-Star talents that headlined NBA free agency this offseason, but Austin Reaves found himself as one of the better players available. Emerging as a key offensive weapon that did a all the little things on both ends of the floor to help the Los Angeles Lakers reach the Western Conference […]

LeBron James is arguably the best basketball player in the world. He is a four-time NBA champion, four-time Finals MVP, four-time League MVP, and 19-time All-Star. Furthermore, he also recently broke the all-time NBA scoring record. Given James’ GOAT-like accomplishments in the NBA, have you ever wondered what kind of cars a guy like him […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis had a well-documented friendship with legend Kobe Bryant before he passed, and Davis is continuing Bryant’s legacy through the telling of some of their favorite memories together. He recently shared his top memory, one that includes Bryant making Davis’ young daughter smile. "I just had my daughter. Going […]

During the 2011 lockout, with the future of the NBA season still hanging in the balance, late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had a lot of time on his hands. In fact, he had so much time that he decided to suit up in the Drew League, one of the most famous pro-am leagues […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for another run at the NBA title, with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the rest of a star-studded cast waiting in the wings. The Lakers are expected to be one of the favorites for the 2023 NBA title with a roster filled with youth and experience. This offseason has […]

September 1st will be quite special not only for the Los Angeles Lakers faithful but also for Kobe Bryant fans. This is after the Los Angeles Dodgers revealed their planned Kobe tribute in celebration of Lakers Night. While the Dodgers wouldn’t be able to celebrate Lakers Night on August 24–like they used to in honor […]

After it was reported that Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe was offered $776 million to join the Saudi Pro League, LeBron James joked about leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for a mega contract in Saudi Arabia. That joke has led to real betting odds being created for LeBron James to sign with a Saudi Arabia […]

Magic Johnson transcends basketball. But as a businessman, entrepreneur, and now a part-owner of the Washington Commanders, he’ll always be an all-time legend from his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Even though the NBA great left his role as the team’s president of basketball operations in 2019, Magic Johnson always remains positive when it […]

Bronny James, the son of NBA and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, was recently rushed to the hospital as a result of going into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout on Monday at USC. While his overall status and health is unknown at this time, James is said to be in stable condition and […]

USC basketball freshman Bronny James has the hoops world concerned following the shocking news that the eldest child of Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday during a workout at USC’s Galen Center. Bronny James was immediately rushed to the hospital in an ambulance and is now reportedly in […]

This is what Los Angeles Lakers’ GM Rob Pelinka said after he was asked about the addition of center Jaxson Hayes during an interview aired during a Lakers’ Summer League game: “Coach Ham and I talked a little bit with Anthony (Davis) about going back to the model we had in 2020 when we won […]

Just like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t believe the offer that Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe got from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. For those who missed it, with PSG interested in selling Mbappe instead of letting him walk away in free transfer, Al Hilal of the Saudi […]

Not only is Stephen Curry the greatest shooter of all time. The Golden State Warriors also happens to be one of the most competitive players out there on the court. Don’t let the smile and the baby-faced looks fool you; Steph is a ruthless competitor. Even Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant knew all too […]

It’s the dog days of summer, and, for the first time in a while, it’s all quiet on the Los Angeles Lakers front. There are about 10 weeks to go until Media Day opens training camp on Oct. 2. Preseason tips off on Oct. 7. Until then, here are three developments for Lakers fans to […]

There were some recent announcements in the NBA in regards to some rule changes that will be coming next season. One of the most talked about is the fact that referees can now issue a technical foul to a player for flopping. Believe it or not, this is also something that you can bet on. […]

Kobe Bryant never shied away from his Philadelphia roots and where he came for. After announcing that they will continue the Nike Kobe line with new releases, Nike keeps it coming with releases of past Kobe models and classic colorways. Now, the Nike Kobe 4 will receive a Protro in the “Philly” colorway from 2009. […]

It’s been a massive offseason for Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves after he finalized a four-year, $56 million deal with LA earlier this month. Just prior to his extension, Reaves inked a seven-figure signature shoe deal with Chinese basketball brand Rigorer. Now, in just a few weeks, the young star will release his first […]