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The Los Angeles Lakers hold the No. 17 and No. 47 picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Lakers haven’t had a first-round selection play for them as a rookie since Moritz Wagner in 2018-19, and he was dealt after one season. The organization boasts a superb track record of discovering and developing prospects, whether […]

A big Los Angeles Lakers trade this offseason seems likely as LeBron James and Anthony Davis near the end of their contracts with the team. The 2023-24 season is do-or-die for LA, and the franchise will look to go all in to bring one more championship to town in the LeBron-AD Era. To do this, […]

Austin Reaves became an important player in the Los Angeles Lakers’ run to the Western Conference Finals. And he did it very quickly. Reaves, who went undrafted in 2021, averaged 16.4 points, 4.9 assists and 3.1 rebounds over the last 16 games of the season. He was an offensive weapon for the Lakers, who put […]

After just one full season with the Philadelphia 76ers, it seems that James Harden might be on the move again this summer. The former league MVP’s current deal ends in the offseason, and at this point, there’s no guarantee that Harden will sign an extension with the Sixers. If you ask Kendrick Perkins, though, he […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal dropped the ultimate clapback to the haters and critics questioning his intentions when he DM’d the viral “Home Depot Girl.” For those who missed it, Shaq made headlines recently when he apparently slid into the DMs of the “Home Depot Girl,” whose real name is Ariana Josephine. The internet […]

Shaquille O’Neal spoke about LeBron James’ legacy as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, and O’Neal defended James against much of the criticism that he has received from Lakers fans, saying that he deserves a statue outside of Staples Center. “If they wanted to give him a statue, I’d be fine with that,” Shaquille […]

LeBron James has accomplished a whole lot in his five seasons as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. Most notably, he led the Lakers to a championship back in the 2020 Orlando Bubble. But he’s also been named to the All-Star team every season that he’s donned the purple and gold and even […]

Bradley Beal has been one of the best offensive talents in the league over the last several seasons and after spending the first 11 years of his career with the Washington Wizards, the veteran shooting guard may be ready to join a new team this offseason. With new president Michael Winger and new general manager […]

Wednesday is Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ son Bryce James’ 16th birthday, and LeBron did not miss the opportunity to celebrate. He took to Instagram to shout out his son in a heartfelt message.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames) “SCREAMING HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️ to my […]

If the Washington Wizards decide to blow it up, the front office will reportedly work with Bradley Beal to find a new landing spot for the three-time All-Star ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft on June 22. Beal, 29, averaged 23.2 points and 5.4 assists while shooting a career-best 50.6% from the field across 50 […]

With the NBA Finals now over, all eyes will be turning to the NBA Draft and NBA free agency. Kyrie Irving and whether or not he returns to the Dallas Mavericks will be a main storyline, along with the potential he leaves to join the Los Angeles Lakers. As of right now, the Lakers are […]

The Houston Rockets are dreaming of a scenario wherein James Harden gloriously returns to help lead his former team to an NBA title. After an ultimately disappointing season with the Philadelphia 76ers, the former MVP has now been linked to a potential reunion with the Rockets via NBA free agency — a notion that Harden […]

According to three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner Jamal Crawford, it took him seven years in the league before the late, great Kobe Bryant even acknowledged his mere existence. In fact, Crawford had to score 30 points in the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers for Byrant to give him […]

LeBron James played last season with an injury that could require off-season surgery and eventually led to the Lakers’ downfall, but Dwyane Wade believes that it was something that actually made the team better. On February 26, James injured his right foot in a game against the Dallas Mavericks, and was told he needed surgery, […]

It’s been weeks since the Los Angeles Lakers were swept by the eventual NBA champion Denver Nuggets, prompting 38-year-old LeBron James to contemplate retirement. Since LeBron’s declaration, the media has been buzzing as to whether or not the King’s retirement is actually a possibility now. But Dwyane Wade believes that’s not happening. Wade, a close […]

There are few bigger names in Los Angeles Lakers franchise history than the great Jerry West. Along with the man that is literally on the logo of the NBA, the like of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James have likewise etched their respective names in the franchise history books. For his part, West admits that he […]

Max Strus’ season didn’t end as he would have hoped. After establishing himself as a key cog in the Miami Heat throughout the course of the season, he failed to contribute in his team’s NBA Finals loss to the Denver Nuggets at the level of which he has shown he is capable. But like a […]

The Miami Heat had an incredible run in the 2023 NBA Playoffs but ultimately came up short in the NBA Finals vs. the Denver Nuggets. Denver was simply a better team, anchored by stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Still, the Heat have plenty to be proud of, especially guard Gabe Vincent. After being undrafted […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the eventual champion Denver Nuggets, but Skip Bayless believes it would’ve been a different story if they met the Miami Heat once more in the NBA Finals. The Purple and Gold, led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, met a Nuggets team […]

Seth Curry enters free agency as one of the best three-point shooters on the market. Three-point shooters are extremely valuable in the NBA today, and Curry will have interest from multiple teams. The 32-year-old guard averaged 9.2 points across 61 games for the Brooklyn Nets this season. He shot 46.3 percent from the field and […]

When Thomas Bryant asked the Los Angeles Lakers to trade him, he expressed his dissatisfaction over his minutes. Of course, things didn’t improve for him with the Denver Nuggets as his playing time even decreased. Making matters worse, in the NBA Finals where he has yet to play significantly, the Nuggets have chosen DeAndre Jordan […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James finally revealed the reason why he never participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, but fans weren’t buying it. James recently shared that the contest was never really part of his goals, so he didn’t feel the need to join it and attempt to win the dunk trophy. He […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has never participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest despite the constant pleading from fans for him to do it. Now we know the reason why. James is one of the most athletic and physically gifted athletes to ever step foot on the NBA hardwood, which is why it’s […]

Fred VanVleet has declined his $22.8 million player option with the Toronto Raptors and will hit unrestricted free agency. In recent weeks, the Klutch client has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers, who are in the market for a point guard, ideally one of star-caliber. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: VanVleet hasn’t ruled out negotiating […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet declined his $22.8 million player option for next season and will become a free agent, and unsurprisingly, Los Angeles Lakers fans are already begging for VanVleet to join the team for next season. The Lakers made improvements during the season by making trades for depth pieces to support LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a huge offseason ahead of them, particularly at the point guard position. D’Angelo Russell being resigned looks unlikely at this point in time, and it is uncertain if Dennis Schroder will be returning as well. Austin Reaves figures to be signed to a huge contract, although the Lakers might not […]

For 29 teams, the NBA Draft is one of the tentpole events of the calendar, a franchise-defining night that represents their best (and maybe only) chance to land a superstar. For the LeBron James-era Los Angeles Lakers, though, it’s traditionally just been another Thursday in June; the Lakers haven’t added a first round pick to […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West dropped an eye-opening admission about Kobe Bryant and the Memphis Grizzlies. West said that when Bryant became a free agent in 2004, he wanted to join the Grizzlies, via Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. "I met [Kobe Bryant and Rob Pelinka] in a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will take a closer look at a former college star in the ACC who could potentially become the newest member of the Purple & Gold squad. Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Sunday that Los Angeles will bring in Jamarius Burton for a workout this week. Jamarius Burton – who was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a very busy summer ahead of them. They have a handful of personnel decisions to make as NBA free agency approaches with guys like Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura, to name a few, all looking to sign a new deal this offseason. At this point, it’s very much […]

LeBron James is known for his lavish vacations following any postseason run in the NBA and now Nike will give him a beach-themed colorway for his latest signature Nike LeBron 20. Set to release on June, 22nd, we’ll take a closer look at the “Message in a Bottle” LeBron 20. Check out our Sneaker news […]

Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler has had one of the better NBA stories in league history, taking himself from Tomball, TX to Tyler Junior College and ultimately a Division I school before being selected with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. Butler’s rise through the ranks mirrored that same path, as […]

Novak Djokovic knew history awaited him before taking the court on Sunday in the French Open final. After dispatching of Casper Ruud in straight sets to win his third title at Roland Garros, the Serbian superstar quickly donned a custom jacket embroidered with ’23’ on the right chest–the total number of Grand Slams Djokovic now […]

Love him or hate him, what cannot be denied about Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving is that he’s a pretty savvy individual. Now that he’s about to enter NBA free agency, there’s once again a lot of buzz surrounding his future, which in turn virtually guarantees that he’s going to get the best deal out […]

Dwight Howard previously stated that he believes he would have “dominated” Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic during his prime. Unsurprisingly, Howard’s bold take garnered all sorts of reactions from social media. The one-time NBA champion remains unfazed, though, as he doubled down on his earlier claim against the former back-to-back league MVP. To be fair […]

Are Taylor Swift and Austin Reaves dating? That’s the question in everyone’s mind after it was rumored that the singer and the Los Angeles Lakers star were spotted in an Arkansas bar recently. The rumor was bizarre and wild in the first place. Many people believed it even though there were no photos proving that […]

Chris Paul’s future is still very much up in the air. If the Phoenix Suns ultimately send the future Hall-of-Famer to free agency in one of the most stunning cost-cutting measures in modern league history, though, the Golden State Warriors are apparently one of several teams Paul could have interest in joining. ESPN Adrian Wojnarowski: […]

Matisse Thybulle is a restricted free agent. After originally making a name for himself with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Portland Trail Blazers acquired Thybulle during the 2022-23 season. Portland was impressed by Thybulle and will try to keep him on the roster. However, he’s likely to draw interest from around the NBA in free agency. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have been eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in humiliating fashion by a sweep, but it’s very clear that there are a lot of positives and highlights to take away from this season. Whether it’s coming back from a 2-10 start that had analytics give them a 0.3% chance to make […]