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The Los Angeles Lakers will make a quick turnaround from Minneapolis as they head south to face the New Orleans Pelicans. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Lakers-Pelicans prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Lakers lost 108-106 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Initially, it was […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves played host to the Los Angeles Lakers. On LeBron James’ birthday, the Lakers were looking to celebrate the big day with a big road win, but Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves had other plans. With hopes of continuing their home dominance, Minnesota brought a fierce battle to the full strength Lakers on […]

A huge talking point in the world has been LeBron James’ supposed three-point attempt. A shot attempt that was turned into a two-pointer. The Los Angeles Lakers star had the world arguing and zooming in on different types of media. However, the debate because of Tony Brothers’ call does not seem to matter for a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers engaged in a down-to-the-wire Western Conference matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers lost 108-106, but LeBron James nearly changed LA’s fate. James made a last-second jump shot that was ruled a two-pointer. Now, the Lakers star vents his frustration in a heated social media post. LeBron James responds after officials […]

The officials working Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night did not feel like giving LeBron James an additional cause for celebration on his 39th birthday. LeBron’s potentially game-tying 3-pointer — amid a furious last-gasp rally — was deemed a two-pointer on the floor by the officiating crew at the Target Center. Upon […]

On his birthday, LeBron James thought he was able to save the Los Angeles Lakers from the verge of defeat. With the clock winding down and the Minnesota Timberwolves ahead 107-104, LeBron drained the game-tying triple off an Anthony Davis fastbreak pass with 2.3 seconds left. The problem is, the referees saw it differently. James’ […]

The Lakers battled the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night during a time in which the team has been treading water as the eighth seed in the Western Conference. The 23-7 Timberwolves presented a stark challenge for the Lakers, who of course won the In-Season Tournament this season and made it to the Western finals in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. The last time these two teams played, LA failed to take down Minnesota after losing 118-111. This will be the first of a two-game road trip for the Lakers, but unfortunately, Los Angeles is dealing with some injury concerns ahead of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will look to continue their winning ways when they head on the road to take on the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves in this Saturday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Lakers-Timberwolves prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to […]

On the 39th birthday of arguably the greatest basketball player to ever live, it’s worth taking a long look at the long career of LeBron James. At this point, you’ve probably got his accolades memorized, but what the heck, why not list them for old time’s sake? -Four-time NBA Champion, four-time NBA Finals MVP, four-time […]

Loyalty is one of the most respectable traits for any NBA player, especially in the modern times when NBA superstars are commonly teaming up to form super teams to win the coveted NBA title. However, some fans can argue that players who’ve won it all with a single franchise holds more weight compared to their […]

After back-to-back disappointing performances from Karl-Anthony Towns, he finds himself back on the Minnesota Timberwolves’ status report prior to Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. While playing through left knee soreness against both Oklahoma City and Dallas in Minnesota’s past two games, KAT has been rendered rather ineffective in that stretch.  In his past […]

Professional athletes can get competitive with one another a lot of the time. Whether it may be in the same sport or having fun in another field that they enjoy, players love to take their opportunity to have fun. Madden is one of those games that bonds individuals. This is why when Los Angeles Lakers […]

Sixers guard and “The Pat Bev Pod” star Patrick Beverley has an interesting theory regarding D’Angelo Russell joining the bench unit for the Lakers. Beverly on the latest edition of his podcast brought up Russell being moved to the bench and compared it to Los Angeles coach Darvin Ham benching Russell Westbrook a few games […]

In a move that’s sending ripples through both the sports and gaming worlds, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has teased the possibility of streaming his Madden NFL gaming sessions. Amidst an already impressive 23-24 campaign with the Lakers, where he’s averaging 25.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists on remarkable shooting percentages, James floated […]

Trade season is nearly upon us, and for the Brooklyn Nets, that means deciding on the futures of several key veterans. Among those names are Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O’Neale, two players who should draw interest from numerous contenders ahead of the trade deadline. The Los Angeles Lakers are on that list, according to The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently playing the Charlotte Hornets. Looking to bounce back from their Christmas Day loss against the Boston Celtics, the Lakers are seemingly venting their ire on an injury-riddled Hornets team, as seen in the form of a poster dunk by Anthony Davis during the second quarter of the game. (via […]

The Detroit Pistons are having one of the worst seasons of all time. In fact, they already set a new NBA record for consecutive losses in a single season. Their 27 straight losses are the most in league history, and there isn’t a clear end in sight. The Pistons are on pace to have the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are just staying afloat right now as they’re ninth in the Western Conference so far on the season. However, rumors suggest tensions may be rising within the organization as Darvin Ham attempts to switch things up with the lineup. With that said, rumors claim that both players and people in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have cooled down a bit after winning the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament. The Lakers have a record of 16-15 and sit ninth in the Western Conference. LA has been hot in trade rumors after news of the team’s interest in Zach Lavine and Dejounte Murray surfaced. The team is prioritizing two […]

With Christmas in the rearview mirror and the New Year quickly approaching, the stakes around the NBA are only increasing! Later this evening, the Charlotte Hornets will make the annual trip to the “City of Angels” to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in what should be a treat for fans! Join us for our […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are mired in ninth place in the NBA’s Western Conference, behind the upstart Houston Rockets for eighth place. The Lakers are hoping for better news on the player personnel front this season as they hope to reach full strength heading into the second half of the season. The In-Season Tournament Champions […]

Magic Johnson has a $1 million car collection. Johnson’s net worth in 2023 is $1.2 billion, which would explain why he can afford this luxury collection. Magic Johnson is a former NBA star turned businessman. Many people regard him as the best point guard to ever live. He played 13 seasons with the Los Angeles […]

It seemed inevitable that the Los Angeles Lakers would win the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament. The Lakers were playing their best basketball of the season in the midst of group play, and there was no way LeBron James wasn’t going to do everything in his power to lead them to the championship game. The Lakers, […]

After a 41-41 season that saw the Atlanta Hawks make the playoffs and push the Boston Celtics to six games in the first round, all eyes were on the Hawks to make a big jump this season. That has not happened yet, and it may not happen at all. The Hawks are 12-18 in their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to put up their NBA In-Season Tournament championship banner caught some people around the NBA world by surprise. A team with less impressive history would have put up the banner without question, but there were no guarantees about the Lakers amid their storied history. Paul Pierce thinks LA decided to […]

The NBA is the sports soap opera that keeps adding twists as the writers run out of ways to make it normal. Nothing has made that more apparent than James Harden calling out his current General Manager, Daryl Morey, while on tour in China to request a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, which led to […]

With a 12-17 start, it’s safe to say the 2023-24 NBA season has not gone the way Atlanta Hawks expected it to be. The Hawks are just 18 months removed from making the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. However, Atlanta has been on the decline since. The Hawks traded for Dejounte Murray during the 2022 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had an eventful 2023 Christmas. The Lakers fell to the Boston Celtics 126-115 in a marquee matchup. LeBron James put forth a respectable effort in the loss. However, James caught more attention from fans after his amusing reaction to a childhood Christmas photo. LeBron James had ‘Showtime Lakers’ fire in him […]

After playing point guard for Michigan basketball, Rob Pelinka would go on to become a reputable sports agent. Some of the notable NBA stars he worked with include Andre Iguodala, James Harden and Kobe Bryant. Afterwards, Pelinka would make waves in the NBA as the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers. As general manager, […]

For the last few years, the rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers has revolved around the same players: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis. And while they were still important during Boston’s 126-115 Christmas victory, newcomer Kristaps Porzingis stole the show. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis dominated on both ends […]

As crazy as it may sound, 2024 begins in less than a week. For some teams around the NBA, a new year can’t start soon enough. This can be said about the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers, two teams that have seemed to stall out and fall down the NBA Power Rankings after meeting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have always been a team to watch out for whenever the trade deadline nears, so it’s not surprising to hear the Purple & Gold get linked to players here and there. That being said, Shams Charania of The Athletic dropped a head-turning hint on a potential trade Los Angeles could be […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is primarily known as a scorer. But on Christmas Day, when his shots weren’t falling against the rival Los Angeles Lakers, Tatum found other ways to take over the game. The four-time All-Star finished with 25 points but went 6-for-15 from the field during the 126-115 win. More notably, Tatum […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated 126-115 by the Boston Celtics Monday. It was another tough loss for LA, which now holds a 16-15 record in 2023-24. Lakers guard Austin Reaves is still confident in the team, but understands they need to get back on track. “I think we can beat any team that steps […]

Christmas Day may be a time of joy and celebration, but this year’s 25th of December might be one that Los Angeles Lakers fans would prefer to forget, coming from a sporting point of view. During Monday’s Christmas game, the Lakers fell to none other than their longtime rivals, the Boston Celtics. Asked after the […]

In his pregame remarks, Darvin Ham said the Los Angeles Lakers’ Christmas showdown with the NBA’s best team (by record), the Boston Celtics, would offer a “good barometer” for his sputtering squad. “We get a chance to see where we are,” Ham also noted over the weekend. “We’ve had a tough past 30 days, but […]

Los Angeles Laker superstar LeBron James decided to tune into the Christmas Day game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens just after the Purple & Gold suffered a 126-115 home loss to the Boston Celtics, and what he saw from Lamar Jackson and company left him mesmerized. “SHEESH!! BAL IS BALLING 🐦,” […]

A lot of teams are involved in the Zach LaVine sweepstakes before the NBA Trade Deadline. One big market franchise that has been skyrocketing in these conversations is the LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers. They need a boost in their offensive unit. However, the Philadelphia 76ers look to be the least interested in getting the […]