Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 146

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 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fresh off a strong 2022-23 season. They feature a strong core of players and expect to find more success during the 2023-24 campaign. Anthony Davis will play a key role alongside LeBron James on LA’s roster. Austin Reaves, who re-signed with the Lakers during the offseason, commented on one area […]

6-foot-11 center Colin Castleton signed a two-way contract that landed him with the Los Angeles Lakers immediately after the 2023 NBA Draft, but that’s not where the buck stops for the former Florida standout if he has anything to say about it. After dazzling spectators with a skilled display of scoring, passing and low-post defense […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t be prouder of his second son, Bryce James, as the youngster keeps working on his game. In fact, James even put college scouts and the NBA in notice with his huge praises for his child. On Friday, SLAM HS shared a video showcasing a number of Bryce’s highlight […]

Lionel Messi showed some more love for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James following their meeting on Friday prior to Inter Miami’s League Cup opener against Cruz Azul. James was among a plethora of celebrities and sports personalities who went to the DRV PNK Stadium in Florida to watch Messi make his MLS debut with […]

Magic Johnson is one of the most beloved figures in the history of the National Basketball Association, and the Los Angeles Lakers. A member of the NBA’s recent top 75 players of all-time list, Johnson is widely considered to be a top ten player among most pundits of the game, as well as his peers. […]

Oftentimes, a professional athlete often has to face the reality that the same group of fans that built them up into a national star will tear them down. The legitimacy of the reason doesn’t matter, so much as the catharsis that comes from the mob being appeased, or the vindication felt by someone that’s always […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is just in awe of Lionel Messi after the Argentine star put on a show during his MLS debut with Inter Miami. Messi came in as a second-half substitute in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup opener against Mexican club Cruz Azul on Friday. And he surely didn’t disappoint, with Messi […]

The NBA has been around for more than 75 years. In a league composed of some of the best basketball players in the world breaking records left and right, it’s no surprise that some stats go unnoticed. But not today. While there are hundreds of interesting things that have transpired in the NBA, narrowing them […]

The stars are out in Fort Lauderdale to see Lionel Messi make his MLS debut with Inter Miami on Friday against Mexican outfit Cruz Azul. That includes Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James, who rolled into DRV PNK Stadium in style. Prior to kick-off, where Messi is expected to come on as a substitute, The […]

You could easily argue that Stephen Curry and LeBron James are the two greatest talents of their generation. Their resumes speak for themselves and with eight championships between them over the last decade, there’s really no disputing the fact that these two superstars have been dominating the league of late. These two have already battled […]

Lionel Messi is making his debut with Inter Miami on Friday, and all of the United States sports world is set to be tuned in. Even Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is now expected to be in attendance at the game, reports ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, LeBron James is expected to attend Lionel Messi’s Inter […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers were able to almost miraculously turn their season around after the NBA trade deadline, there’s still no denying that their campaign ultimately ended in disaster. This is after LeBron James and Co. suffered an embarrassing 4-0 sweep against the eventual champs, the Denver Nuggets, in a Western Conference Finals series […]

Austin Reaves is a rising star, but he’s not exactly in line to be one of the greatest shooting guards in Los Angeles Lakers history. Or could he? For his part, though, the Lakers stud does have a list of his Top 5 shooting guard GOATs. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and James Harden […]

After a forgettable first stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, D’Angelo Russell rose to stardom after reinventing himself with the Brooklyn Nets. The All-Star would go on to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors before Russell found his way back to the Purple and Gold. Although Russell’s playoff woes dampened the […]

The end of July is upon us, which means the NBA motions towards a somewhat “dead period” until training camp begins in September. At this point in the offseason, teams are figuring out the last little details regarding their rosters, including which players they would like to sign to two-way contracts. However, several key names […]

After LeBron James officially announced that he would be returning for his 21st season to the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Finals aspirations were back on in La La Land. This comes after the Lakers did a great job in NBA free agency bringing in guys like Gabe Vincent, Jaxson Hayes, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, while […]

Draymond Green continues to make the rounds by spewing whatever comes to his mind into the infinite landscape of social media. His latest comments will at least make Los Angeles Lakers fans happy, as he delivers some extremely high praise in regards to LeBron James’ basketball IQ, via Bleacher Report and The Pat Bev Podcast. […]

Austin Reaves’ 2023 has been a year of many successes thus far. Not only did he emerge as one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most important players, he also played well enough to warrant a four-year, $56 million contract from them in free agency. That is not too shabby for a player that went undrafted […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, at the moment, are still looking for more big man depth even after making a few moves in free agency. The Lakers may have added Jaxson Hayes, but given Anthony Davis’ injury woes, it’s no wonder they’re still on the lookout for more insurance at the position, while […]

Recently finishing up his 17th NBA season, Rudy Gay is nearing the end of the line on what has been a remarkable career. He may not have a championship ring, nor any All-Star appearances, but Gay has always been a well-respected player across this league and he’s been one of the most underappreciated forwards since […]

Austin Reaves ended all doubt surrounding his future with the Los Angeles Lakers when he put pen to paper on a four-year, $56 million extension this offseason. There was a lot of buzz pertaining to Reaves potentially opting to jump ship, with multiple teams supposedly showing interest in the highly-touted 25-year-old following a breakout season. […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers sixth man Lamar Odom has started an affordable living business for seniors in California, per TMZ. Odom Senior Care is a partnership with Regency Palms Senior Living that seeks to provide high-level care for seniors in Long Beach and Oxnard at an attainable price point. Odom got his inspiration from his […]

This past season, some nasty allegations were thrown in the direction of Russell Westbrook before he was shipped off by the Los Angeles Lakers. According to one particular NBA insider, Russ was seen as a “vampire” in the Lakers locker room in that he sucked the energy out of the entire group. These shocking accusations […]

Austin Reaves earned himself more than a few fans with his breakout campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers this past season. Apparently, it also included one of Kobe Bryant’s nephew. Being the real one that he is, Reaves sent a special shoutout to the kid, which eventually resulted in an endearing moment for Kobe’s young […]

The 2005 film Wedding Crashers is a cult classic. I’m actually shocked that it’s been 18 years since that film was released. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend that you do. This was Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson at their peak. As it turns out, Los Angeles Lakers stud Austin Reaves has gotten a […]

Summer League is a chance for the top draft picks to find their footing and get their first glimpse of NBA action. It’s also a golden opportunity for undrafted free agents to put themselves on the map. Some less heralded prospects prefer to go undrafted and have agents steer them clear of being selected in […]

It’s no longer a secret that Austin Reaves declined teams who were looking to pick him in the 2021 NBA Draft to get a shot at joining the Los Angeles Lakers, but he told the story anyway in a recent appearance on SHOWTIME Basketball together with former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. Reaves, […]

For those outside the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James may look as someone who’s always serious and has no time to have fun (at least when he’s in the locker room and on the court). Considering the pressure on him to always contend for the title, it’s certainly understandable if that’s the case. Austin Reaves, […]

Austin Reaves was a revelation for the Los Angeles Lakers in their recent playoff run. The second-year guard emerged as a rising star for LeBron James and Co. as they went all the way to the Western Conference Finals in what many expected to be another wasted season for the Lakers. Reaves did struggle in […]

Kobe Bryant fans are not going to like this. Former NBA star Richard Jefferson just revealed the hardest person he’s ever had to defend in his career and the person he picked was LeBron James. Jefferson had a lot of duels against the late, great Los Angeles Lakers legend, but in the end, RJ remains […]

Christian Wood was supposed to be a key piece for the Dallas Mavericks when they traded for him last season. This is exactly why some fans have been scratching their heads as to why the Mavs have refused to offer Wood an extension. Moreover, in spite of significant interest from teams such as the Los […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is one of the most outspoken people in the basketball world, often taking to his own podcast to discuss the league’s hot topics. In a lengthy VladTV interview, Arenas again tackles quite a few topics, including how he felt about Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons trolling the Philadelphia 76ers after […]

As the free agency buzz surrounding veteran big man Christian Wood begins to heat up this summer, the Los Angeles Lakers remain one of the favored destinations for the Long Beach-born Nevada native. A gifted scorer at 6-foot-10, Wood has averages of 18.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game over the past three […]