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Although the early portion of the NBA offseason was filled with rumors, Kyrie Irving likely thought he would stop getting asked about the Los Angeles Lakers after signing a new contract with the Dallas Mavericks. However, that didn’t stop a young fan from recently asking Irving if he is “going to the Lakers.” Irving didn’t […]

It looks like Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has something in common with Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves: they both don’t like the Memphis Grizzlies’ trash-talking ways. That much is clear after Curry was caught liking Reaves comments about how much the Grizzlies talk trash. In a recent appearance on the Full Send […]

Dates for marquee games on the 2023-2024 NBA schedule are starting to trickle out. The Los Angeles Lakers are featured in a few of those contests. Eight days after the Lakers face the Denver Nuggets on 2023 NBA Opening Night, LeBron James and Anthony Davis are scheduled to play the Los Angeles Clippers for the […]

If there is one thing Austin Reaves won’t forget about their 2023 playoff run, it’s probably the Los Angeles Lakers’ destruction of the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. Reaves hinted how annoyed he was by the Grizzlies’ constant trash-talking, so much so that he said it really felt good when the Lakers shut them […]

Kevin Durant and LeBron James are set to face each other for the first time since 2018 in the Phoenix Suns’ reported game against the Los Angeles Lakers Oct. 26, which will be Los Angeles’ home opener, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Three more notable games on NBA’s 2023-24 season schedule – including the […]

The sports world has always been controlled by the NBA on Christmas Day and this upcoming year will be no different. Some of the league’s greatest stars and teams will all have the honor of playing on one of the regular season’s biggest stages and we got an early look at who will be playing […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves was taken aback by the Golden State Warriors making a trade for Chris Paul just like the rest of the NBA was. When discussing the trade, Reaves believed it was actually fake and was the product of news outlets like “ButtCrackSports,” reports the Full Send Podcast. “That was random. […]

They shared plenty of rivalries and history on court together, but now is the time for the four NBA inductees of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 to cut loose and bask in the moment. Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker and Los Angeles Lakers great Pau Gasol all did just that […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will reignite the franchise’s decades-long rivalry with the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The XMas slate, per Shams: Bucks @ Knicks 76ers @ Heat Celtics @ Lakers Mavericks @ Suns Warriors @ Nuggets Earlier this evening, The Athletic reported that the Lakers […]

When LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were teammates with the Miami Heat, the two men forged a strong relationship in addition to winning NBA championships. Now that Wade is entering the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, James is continuing to support his friend and former teammate. YESSIR!!!!! HEAT NATION 🔥 STAND UP!! STANDING OVATION 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾!!!! […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are coming off of a magical 2022-23 season, one that ended in them capturing their first championship in franchise history. The Nuggets were the best team all year long and they never seemed to have their backs up against the wall in the postseason, winning their championship series against […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will open up the NBA’s 2023-24 regular season with a visit to face Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Oct. 24, according to The Athletic. The Nuggets swept the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, although each game was tightly contested into the fourth quarter. After Game […]

With the 2023 FIBA World Cup less than three weeks away, the South Sudan Basketball Federation has announced that free agent NBA forward-center Wenyen Gabriel will be joining the men’s national team. Known as the Bright Stars, South Sudan is coached by former NBA guard Royal Ivey (who is also an assistant coach for the […]

NBA players tend to be looked at as the superior talents in the world of basketball. Their high salaries and insane training regimen mixed with 24/7 media exposure are usually why they may be viewed as such. Although, there comes a time when they would have to represent their countries in international play and not […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a few big money moves during the 2023 offseason in an attempt to maximize the remaining high-level years of LeBron James’ career. In addition to re-signing Austin Reaves to a four-year, $56 million deal, the Lakers brought back D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura on huge deals, while adding Gabe Vincent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, for most of the 2022-23 season, battled inconsistencies and a jarring lack of spacing. But 2023 has been kinder for the Purple and Gold. Trading away Russell Westbrook did wonders for the team, as that trade brought back D’Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt, and it opened up a bigger opportunity for […]

Even at age 38, LeBron James remains arguably the biggest and most popular star in the NBA. So it’s no surprise that his kids, Bronny and Bryce James have been receiving plenty of attention as well with their young basketball careers underway. Talented players in their own right, Bronny recently committed to play college basketball […]

LeBron James’ youngest son, Bryce James, has just made a big move. James, who played his first two years in high school at Sierra Canyon, is taking his talents to Notre Dame High School, as reported by Tarek Fattal of SBLive Sports Wednesday night. This is not the first time Bryce has transferred to a […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager and vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka shed light on how contract extension negotiations between the organization and Anthony Davis went down last week. On Aug. 4 — the first day the two sides were eligible to begin talking — the Lakers offered Davis the richest max extension in […]

Cam Reddish believes the Los Angeles Lakers added a versatile, two-way forward when they signed him to a 2-year, $4.6 million minimum contract in free agency. “I think the ability to do it on both sides of the ball,” Reddish, at the Lakers practice facility, told Spectrum Sportsnet when asked what Lakers fans will come […]

According to a report from the Daily Mail Online, the Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing plans to build a Kobe Bryant and Gigi Bryant statue outside of the Crypto.com Arena, via ClutchPoints. The statue is expected to be unveiled to the public on August 8, 2024 in an effort to honor his jersey numbers he […]

LeBron James will be remembered as one of the biggest sports icons in American history when it is all said and done. That honor usually comes with an abundance of statues. But has he done enough to crack the Los Angeles Lakers’ proud lineage of greatness in order to be forever commemorated outside Crypto.com Arena? […]

Minnesota Timberwolves wing Anthony Edwards has long been thought to be a potential face of the league when the new generation of NBA players establishes a firm grip on their era. Currently starting for the U.S. men’s national basketball team as they prepare for the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup, Edwards has seemingly gotten better […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the most influential players in NBA history, so much so that his body of work is putting a lot of pressure on his fellow athletes. Gilbert Arenas said as much as he shared how amazing it is to see James still dominate at this point of […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward AC Green had nothing but great things to say about Kobe Bryant when he was recently asked about his observations back in the days during practices with the Black Mamba. “A BEAST! You know, people were so used to him during a game and turning on to a certain level […]

As USC incoming freshman Bronny James continues to work his way back to full health after suffering cardiac arrest late last month, he and father LeBron James — a superstar forward for the Los Angeles Lakers — were recently spotted in Minnesota, with many linking their appearance around the local Mayo Clinic to their desires […]

The Los Angeles Lakers 2022-23 campaign was quite a roller-coaster ride. After an awful start to the season, the Lakers bounced back and managed to sneak into the Play-In Tournament, which saw them make the playoffs and go all the way to the Western Conference Finals before eventually falling to the Denver Nuggets. Despite coming […]

Austin Reaves’ career is taking off right before our very eyes, as not only is he a budding star for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he’s also proving to be a solid piece for Team USA in their quest to avenge their early exit four years ago in the FIBA World Cup. And there may […]

Austin Reaves made an impressive Team USA debut in Las Vegas on Monday in the USA Basketball Showcase vs. Puerto Rico ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The Los Angeles Lakers guard — who apparently received the loudest ovation in the intros — finished with 9 points (4-for-8 shooting), 4 rebounds, and 4 assists […]

We have seen Austin Reaves take his game to the next level for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2022-23 season. He became one of the most dangerous pick-and-roll orchestrators in the league, and his buttery touch from midrange as well as his craftiness when making his way to the rim allows him to manufacture […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has NBA fans going crazy after his hot start with Team USA in their exhibition game against Puerto Rico. Reaves came in as a substitute in the first quarter and immediately went to work. In his very first possession of the ball, he drained a 3-pointer to extend Team […]

Austin Reaves and the rest of the USA Basketball Men’s National Team are in Puerto Rico to play a series of exhibition games as part of their preparation for the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup. And almost immediately, the Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard turned heads with a splash from the right-side corner after he […]

Throughout Season 2 of HBO’s “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”, ClutchPoints’ Lakers beat reporter Michael Corvo will recap the true-to-life details of each episode. Season 1 of HBO’s “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” garnered acclaim while stoking controversy — especially from those associated with the Los Angeles Lakers — for its […]

Derek Fisher is one of the most successful Los Angeles Lakers players in the history of the franchise. Fisher won five titles over the course of his career, all with the Lakers, and has since gone on to become a coach. Fisher coached the New York Knicks from 2014-2016 and the L.A. Sparks of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers fan favorite Austin Reaves parlayed his breakout performance in 2022-23 into a Team USA selection this offseason, with the men’s national team set to compete in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup when it begins later this month. At USA Basketball Training Camp in Las Vegas, Reaves was again a standout, even […]

Now a week into August, Christian Wood remains unsigned this NBA offseason. Although he was one of the better frontcourt talents available as an unrestricted free agent this summer, Wood has yet to gain any real traction in terms of possibly receiving a new contract. This is partially due to him wanting to receive more […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has some huge praises for teammate Austin Reaves recently, going as far as to saying that the youngster is a “killer” on the court. Along with his praise, though, Russell mentioned a rather harsh reality that Reaves couldn’t help but agree. During his appearance on the  Pat Bev Pod, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have had a better offseason than anyone, but it still feels like there’s more work to be done. To that end, their rumored interest in — or perhaps even pursuit of — veteran big man Christian Wood is of particular interest. Maybe the most talented free agent remaining on the […]

With Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis signing a three-year extension that will keep him under contract through 2027-28, there’s a growing belief that the 38-year-old LeBron James will eventually retire in L.A. LeBron, who is currently under contract with the Lakers through the 2024-25 season, has a player option for the final […]