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This NBA offseason has been full of experienced, veteran players being on the move via free agency and trades. While many teams have put the finishing touches on their roster ahead of the start of training camp in September, there are still some looking to add a little bit more talent. Not many impactful free […]

LeBron James will forever be linked to legend Kobe Bryant for the impact that the two have had on the NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers organization. With the NBA world celebrating and remembering Bryant on what would have been his 45th birthday, James took to Instagram to shout out his good friend.   View […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann said he was a huge fan of the late Kobe Bryant and used to “get so mad and argue” when people said LeBron James was a better basketball player than him. Via “Sessions” on Tidal League: “I used to get mad when people were like, ‘LeBron is better [than […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves might be Team USA’s breakout star at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. That doesn’t mean he’s the best Team USA player, but Austin Reaves’ stock could rise more so than anyone else on the roster. Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram, Tyrese Haliburton, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jalen Brunson are already […]

August 23 is a bittersweet day in the NBA world. That’s because it is Kobe Bean Bryant’s birthday. The all-time great Los Angeles Lakers star would have been 45 years old in 2023. Despite being gone for over three-and-a-half years now, Bryant’s legacy lives on, and his wife, Vanessa Bryant, helped remind us all of […]

There will be a huge burden on former Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson’s shoulders as he leads the way for the host country Philippines during the 2023 FIBA World Cup. In fact, the task ahead may be too tall for the now-Utah Jazz guard to take on, so he may need to channel his […]

Team USA is putting the finishing touches on their preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, with their first contest set to take place on Saturday, August 26th against New Zealand. In the meantime, the squad has been taking in the Philippines, and it sounds like Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is thoroughly enjoying […]

While Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” has been drawing a ton of publicity throughout the summer, Drake’s “It’s All A Blur Tour” has also been bringing fans out in droves too. Drake just wrapped up a two-day stint in Los Angeles, and during his most recent show, he shared an awesome memory about listening to a […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will always live in the memories of every Black Mamba and LA basketball fan. On Thursday, Kobe will be honored by the Santa Monica Pier by lighting up its Ferris Wheel with the colors of the NBA franchise, per CBS Los Angeles. “In honor of Kobe, the Santa Monica […]

Even Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James couldn’t help but be in awe of A’ja Wilson after the Las Vegas Aces superstar exploded for 53 points on Tuesday against the Atlanta Dream. Wilson needed just 33 minutes of action to make 16-of-23 shots and tie the record for the most points scored in a game […]

There have been rumors swirling around that the Los Angeles Lakers would be unveiling Kobe Bryant and Gigi’s statue in front of the Crypto.com Arena on August 8, 2024. However, there is no truth to those reports. According to the latest updates, it’s all fake news and no date has been set yet on when […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves does not want to cause controversy while overseas with Team USA. As he and his team participate in the FIBA World Cup, Reaves was recently asked whether he plans to try to recruit some of his talented costars to the Lakers. “I can’t speak on that,” said Reaves, per […]

Miami Heat sharpshooter Tyler Herro and new Washington Wizards wing Jordan Poole are inextricably linked as 2019 draftees and players who both signed massive contract extensions in the 2022 offseason. Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell was a guest on The Pat Bev Pod with Rone, hosted by NBA veteran Patrick Beverley, and he said […]

From the very start of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers made it a priority to retain Austin Reaves. Going from being undrafted in 2021 to starting for the Lakers in the playoffs, Reaves rapidly became an integral part of his team’s rotations during the 2022-23 season. This is why Los Angeles could not afford […]

Besides Austin Reaves balling out for Team USA and season two of “Winning Time”, there isn’t a ton currently going on within the universe of the Los Angeles Lakers. That said, we did recently see famous trade acquisition Pau Gasol get inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, hear general manager Rob Pelinka once again […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans will be stoked to see LeBron James and Rui Hachimura working out together ahead of a big 2023 campaign. If Rui Hachimura can perform like he did during the 2023 NBA Playoffs for the Lakers next season, LeBron James and all of Los Angeles will be thrilled. Rui Hachimura getting shots […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is loving the product that Team USA is putting out in preparation for the FIBA World Cup. He was especially hyped by the celebration that Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton put on display after closing out Team Germany in an exhibition match, as James took to Instagram to shout […]

Bryce James is the next member of the James family who is making news in the basketball world. The son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and brother of incoming USC basketball freshman Bronny James is 16-years-old, and tearing up the court this summer. And when a Bryce James highlight video went up on […]

The Stan Van Gundy and Dwight Howard era with the Orlando Magic did not end well as the coach and player infamously clashed at the end of Howard’s tenure with his first team. However, Van Gundy will still stand up for his former player and his place in NBA history today, saying it’s “ridiculous” to […]

Team USA was in trouble in their final 2023 FIBA World Cup showcase game against Germany on Sunday in Abu Dhabi, but Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards helped save the day with a monster performance, including multiple clutch baskets down the stretch. Edwards’ dominance caught the eye of LeBron James and many others on social […]

Austin Reaves enjoyed a nice little breakout season with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022-23 season (13 PPG, 3.4 APG, 3 RPG, 52.9 FG%), playing a massive role in their run to the Western Conference Finals. With some bigger expectations next season, Reaves will be looking to continue to improve for Los Angeles in […]

It cannot be understated how much Los Angeles Lakers fans already love Austin Reaves. Well, they’re going to love Reaves even more after they hear what he said regarding LeBron James’ GOAT status. “My personal opinion, even being a [Kobe Bryant] guy, I think [LeBron James] is the greatest player to ever play,” Reaves said […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards revealed his top-5 list of NBA players of all time, but he snubbed a popular candidate for the greatest player of all time in Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Edwards shared his five choices, via Heir. Anthony Edwards' top 5 NBA players of all-time: Michael JordanKobe BryantShaquille O'NealAllen IversonKevin […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James enjoyed a family trip to Dodger Stadium on Saturday to celebrate his bobblehead night, and it wound up turning into quite the eventful evening. Dodgers star Mookie Betts belted two home runs in the 3-1 victory over the Miami Marlins and saluted LeBron after both of them. James acknowledged […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping for an injury-free FIBA Basketball World Cup for Austin Reaves and Dennis Schroder this summer. Reaves is coming off of a playoff performance in which he became a force on the offensive end of the court and a clutch playoff performer. Schroder’s speed and dependability opened up the court […]

Every year, people complain about the NBA season being too long and that they league should reduce the 82-game schedule. As a result, commissioner Adam Silver finally made a change to the NBA schedule. No, we still have an 82-game schedule, but hey, at least we have a brand-new In-Season Tournament! That’s pretty exciting, right? […]

The Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors have the best chance of kicking off 2023 NBA Opening Night with a win, according to the early betting odds. The Nuggets have opened as 5.5-point favorites at FanDuel Sportsbook over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors are laying 1.5 points against the visiting Phoenix Suns in their […]

The 2023-24 NBA season is not set to start until October 24, but the league gave every basketball fan a present on Thursday afternoon when they revealed the full schedule for the upcoming year. Which of these return games are you most looking forward to watching this upcoming NBA season? 🍿 November 6:Gabe Vincent at […]

The 2023-24 NBA regular season schedule was released on Thursday. Here are 10 things to know about the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming slate. Here's the Lakers 2023-24 regular season schedule pic.twitter.com/O8XXT9AM6Z — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) August 17, 2023 10) Holidays The Lakers will play on Christmas Day (vs. the Boston Celtics), New Year’s Eve (at […]

Thursday, August 17, was 2023-24 NBA schedule release day, and we now know when and where all 30 NBA teams will play their games during the 2023-24 NBA season. Maybe more importantly to many fans, we also know which teams will be on national TV the most. And if you are a fan of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will highlight the NBA’s 2023-24 Rivals Week. Amid the NBA’s regular-season schedule release, it was announced that the NBA’s 2023-24 Rivals Week will take place from Tuesday, Jan. 23 through Saturday, Jan. 27, featuring 11 nationally televised games. The week concludes with a Lakers-Warriors matchup in primetime. […]

Every single professional sports team in Southern California including the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers decided to combine and donate some money to the Maui wildfire victims on Thursday. It was a very generous gesture, but fans weren’t happy with how little each organization offered considering the boatloads of money they all have. […]

Although Jalen Hood-Schifino is now strutting his wares in Southern California for the Los Angeles Lakers, he will always bleed Indiana basketball cream and crimson. Hood-Schifino will return to his Indiana roots early next month He will host a youth basketball camp for kids aged six to 16 years old in Bloomington, IN on September […]

The writers’ and actors’ strike affects every fan of entertainment and sports in the world. Despite being controversial in their portrayal of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers,  HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ has become one of the beloved on-screen adaptions for some fans. Seeing the mentorship between Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the dramatized beef against […]

As the offseason drama lessens and the NBA season nears, everyone waits to see what the 2023-24 NBA schedule will look like. While the offseason is fun because of free agency moves, trade requests, and new hope for all teams through the draft, the real magic happens on the court, and the first step to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off of arguably their most promising season since the ‘Bubble’ championship of 2020. With Austin Reaves showing out for Team USA and LeBron James hinting at his return, the news keeps getting better for the team. Reaves was praised by Team USA teammate Mikal Bridges recently. On Tuesday, a […]

The NBA revealed the schedule for its first-ever in-season tournament on Tuesday. Group Play will take place across all four Fridays and the final three Tuesdays of November. Two winners from each of the six groups — plus one wild card team from each conference (the highest finishing team not to win a group) — […]

The NBA revealed the Group Play schedule for its inaugural in-season tournament on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Lakers, as was previously announced, are slotted in West Group A along with the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz, and Portland Trail Blazers. Here’s when and where the Lakers’ will be taking part in Group Play (all […]

During the 2000s to mid-2010s, the Los Angeles Lakers were either the team to beat or the dream destination for most players. Players wanted to beat Kobe Bryant on their own terms or join him on his path to greatness. It comes to no one’s surprise that NBA players would have rather chosen the latter […]