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In the world of sports, there are certain words that cannot be uttered without some form of retaliation being expected. Following a heated exchange between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, people on social media did their best to lip read what the latter supposedly said leading up […]

Kobe Bryant’s last Lakers road uniform, including his signature Nike sneakers, shorts and number 24 jersey – worn by Bryant during his last NBA road game – just sold at auction for nearly $500,000 to an anonymous bidder. The historic pieces of memorabilia, photo matched to prove they were worn by KB on April 11, […]

Nike will be bringing back yet another Kobe Bryant classic sneaker and fans will be seeing these return for the first time since 2013. Coinciding with their other Protro releases slated for 2024, Nike will return the Nike Kobe 8 in it’s iconic ‘Venice Beach’ color scheme. These were rumored months back to be releasing, […]

We have passed the quarter mark of the 2023-24 NBA season and the very first NBA In-Season Tournament will be heading to Las Vegas following following quarterfinal games on Monday and Tuesday night. The Boston Celtics are the favorites to win it all in the Eastern Conference and recent momentum has sprung them back to […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continues to build his brand both on and off the court and it looks as though he’ll be taking an even bigger role as a sponsored athlete. After becoming the first signature athlete for Singapore-based sportswear brand Rigorer, Austin Reaves will now restructure his role at the brand, a […]

Some NBA records are easy to remember. They help immortalize a player’s legacy. However, there are also records that are simply forgettable. While some records are forgettable, they also make you scratch your head. Let’s take a look at the 10 least-known NBA records that will shock you. 10. Most 3-point misses by a player […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves continues to cash in on his popularity. The former Wichita State Shockers and Oklahoma Sooners star has reportedly secured an extension deal with Chinese sports brand Rigorer, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Lakers guard Austin Reaves and his reps have renegotiated an extension with Chinese sportswear brand Rigorer […]

Anyone who thought that the NBA In-Season Tournament was going to fail was very wrong. Not only have all 30 teams and all the players around the league bought into this idea of competing for something early in the season, but basketball fans seem to enjoy this tournament given the fact that attendance for the […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a relatively strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season as they look to build on last year’s appearance in the Western Conference Finals. James has continued to play at an elite level despite turning 39 years old later this month, and the Lakers currently […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers seem to have overcome a slow start to the 2023-24 season as they look to build upon last postseason’s appearance in the Western Conference Finals. Despite being weeks away from turning 39 years old, James has continued to play at an All-NBA level so far this year, and […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, has never been one to keep his own opinions to himself. Peace has recently raised eyebrows for various player rankings he has released, and now, the 2010 Lakers champion has dropped a new hot take that caused a stir across social media […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had an incredible highlight reel layup against the Houston Rockets, and he wanted to remind everyone that he’s still capable of pulling off those kind of plays even after all these years. James posted highlights and pictures of the incredible play on his Instagram account.   View this post […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is not happy about one thing in their ugly loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday: Houston’s physicality, or the lack thereof. The Rockets boast one of the best defenses in the NBA in 2023-24. They are pesky defenders and have been known to annoy the hell out […]

On Saturday night, the Houston Rockets took on the Los Angeles Lakers and ultimately lost 107-97. However, all of the attention is on Ime Udoka and LeBron James. The two were seen conversing with one another and it led to Udoka being ejected from the game. James received a technical foul, but was able to […]

A verbal spat between Lakers player LeBron James and Rockets coach Ime Udoka is going viral. Udoka was ejected from a Rockets-Lakers game Saturday after getting into a war of words with James. This angle of the LeBron James-Ime Udoka exchange 👀 (via unitedlife4ever / TT)pic.twitter.com/yygVXprFdD — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 3, 2023 The argument occurred […]

In a recent auction by SCP, per Darren Rovell of Action Network, the signed basketball used by the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant during his 61-point performance at Madison Square Garden in his last-ever game has fetched a staggering $66,152. The significance of this basketball is monumental, as it was the very ball […]

Bolstered by a nearly fully healthy roster, at long last, and fueled by an electric second quarter, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (12-9) rolled to an easier-than-expected win over the Houston Rockets, 107-97, on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Playing their fifth contest in eight days — the first in Los Angeles since […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is tipping his cap to a fellow NBA All-Star who has accomplished an impressive feat. Kevin Durant is now on the top 10 all-time scoring list. LeBron James had words of encouragement for Durant following the achievement. “CONGRATS,” LeBron James posted on his social media. He directed the comment […]

We’re got our final prediction and pick of the evening set for you as we turn our attention towards the Western Conference for this Saturday NBA night cap. The Houston Rockets (8-8) will visit the Los Angeles Lakers (11-9) as the teams meet for the third time this season with the series tied at 1-1. Check out our NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will finally have their full stable of forwards available for the first time this season on Saturday. Neither Rui Hachimura nor Jarred Vanderbilt is on the injury report for the Lakers’ matchup with the Houston Rockets, the former recovered from a nasal fracture and the latter set to make his 2023-24 […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom has his sights set on the coaching realm in college basketball. Now 44 years old, Odom was once arguably the third best player on the late 2000’s/early 2010s Lakers teams featuring Kobe Bryant and Pao Gasol, but now it appears that the former small forward is looking to […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom knows what it’s like to date a famous celebrity and all the challenges that come with it. With that being said, he has some words of wisdom for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as he continues to grow his relationship with pop star Taylor Swift. For […]

A new women’s college hoops star is emerging in USC basketball’s Juju Watkins. The college freshman is just six games into her college career and catching the attention of the basketball world. The latest person to shout out Watkins is Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. James reposted a post on Instagram praising Watkins and […]

Did you know that LeBron James has now scored more points than Magic Johnson and Larry Bird combined? And that he did it in less minutes than the two legends took it? Well, the Los Angeles Lakers star himself can’t believe it either. During the Lakers’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers last Monday, James officially […]

Lamar Odom has long been out of the NBA but he still keeps up with the current happenings inside the league. The former star out of the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers has proven that he can make an impact inside the court. Now, he is starting to prove that the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t exactly in a bad spot; entering their Thursday night clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder with an 11-8 record fresh off a blowout victory over the Detroit Pistons, the Lakers looked like a much different team than the one that was on the receiving end of a 138-94 thwacking from […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finished an up and down week that saw them fall to the Philadelphia 76ers and crush the Detroit Pistons with a tough 133-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers led by 14 in the first quarter, but the Thunder took over in the second — outscoring the Lakers 42-23 — […]

A man has to know his priorities. LeBron James is a father first and foremost, and as such, he is intent on being there for his son, Bronny James. After suffering cardiac arrest on July 24th and ultimately undergoing successful surgery to repair what was considered to be a congenital heart defect, the USC basketball […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finished an up and down week with a tough 133-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers led by 14 in the first quarter, but the Thunder took over in the second — outscoring the Lakers 42-23 — and led 72-60 at halftime. After the game, Lakers coach Darvin Ham […]

Los Angeles star LeBron James has been in the NBA a long time – scoring the most points in NBA history, logging the most minutes played – the list goes on and on. James has shown little sign of slowing down for the Lakers this season, averaging 25.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per […]

On Thursday evening, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Oklahoma City Thunder, looking to push their record on the young 2023-24 season to a solid 11-8. James has continued to play at an All-Star level in this, his 21st season in the association, and the Lakers have rebounded in the standings […]

Sports betting has become wildly popular across America, as it’s become more acceptable in recent years. However, LeBron James‘ manager, Maverick Carter, made some noise on Thursday after admitting he has been betting on NBA games using an illegal bookie. Carter reportedly made the admission back in 2021 when federal agents were investigating Wayne Nix, […]

After suffering the biggest loss of his professional career in a 44-point blowout against the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James was open about what needed to change in Los Angeles, via Spectrum SportsNet. A lot,” James replied when asked — three times — about what needs to change for the Lakers to avoid similar performances. “I […]

The Chicago Bulls are on the verge of blowing it up amid their terrible start to the season. And while Zach LaVine remains the focal point of any potential trade, there’s no shortage of interest in DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso, too. In fact, the Los Angeles Lakers, who have been heavily linked to LaVine, […]

LeBron James suffered the worst loss of his entire career during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 44-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. James certainly had “a lot” to say following the embarrassing defeat. Well, “a lot” is what LeBron said when asked what needs to change to avoid such a loss. But Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will head to Oklahoma to face the Oklahoma City Thunder. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Lakers-Thunder prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons 133-107 last night. Amazingly, they built a 16-point halftime lead and enlarged it by the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are attempting to calm the stormy waters of the competitive 2023-24 NBA season. The Lakers dropped a blowout loss to the Philadelphia 76ers but turned around to beat a struggling Pistons team. Regardless of LA’s challenges, LeBron James showed love to Jalen Hurts after meeting the young Eagles QB. LeBron James […]

After suffering from a 44-point drubbing, the Detroit Pistons were just what the doctor ordered for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers (11-8) bounced back from an alarming loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday with a predictably easy romp over the Pistons (2-16) at Little Caesars Arena. The Lakers were led by cruise-control performances […]

LeBron James wasn’t happy following suffering the most lopsided loss of his 21-year career. After the Los Angeles Lakers’ humiliating 44-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, a visibly frustrated James went viral for his terse, monotone comments in the post-game locker room, stressing that “a lot” has to change for his team to […]