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French phenom Victor Wembanyama may be dominating NBA Draft news right now, but there’s no denying that there are more than a few highly-touted prospects in the 2023 draft class. One of them happens to be 19-year-old Scoot Henderson, who currently plies his trade with the NBA G League Ignite. There’s also so much hype […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may not be getting LeBron James back anytime soon. The outlook on D’Angelo Russell, on the other hand, appears much rosier. Based on the most recent update, Russell is slated to be back for the Lakers’s very next game against the Toronto Raptors, per NBA insider Shams Charania. “Look for D’Angelo […]

Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers are moving up the Western Conference standings without LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell, and they’re having a blast while doing it. After another AD masterpiece — 30 points and 22 rebounds against the Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner (Jaren Jackson Jr.), becoming the first Lakers player with […]

LeBron James wasn’t in the building as his Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Anthony Davis more than picked up the slack in a crucial contest for the standings. AD posted 30 points and 22 rebounds on 11-of-17 shooting from the field. His impact was felt in all areas of the […]

Anthony Davis put the Los Angeles Lakers on his back Tuesday and made sure that the team will deliver a win on the night they celebrated the career and retired the jersey of franchise legend Pau Gasol. Davis put up a monster double-double of 30 points and 22 rebounds in 36 minutes to lead the […]

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers honored Pau Gasol by retiring his jersey at halftime of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It was an emotional affair, with not many dry eyes in the building. After seeing his jersey unveiled next to the late, great Kobe Bryant’s, Gasol let everyone know just how much […]

Beyond winning an NBA championship or winning an MVP award, there might be no more prestigious accolade for an NBA player to achieve than seeing their jerseys go up on the rafters of the arena they called home. Thus, it’s no surprise that Pau Gasol became awash with emotions when his number 16 jersey for […]

As Pau Gasol shared his respect and admiration for Kobe Bryant during his own jersey retirement, Los Angeles Lakers fans at Crypto.com Arena couldn’t help but chant “Kobe.” Gasol was emotional during his speech. He touched on his relationship with Bryant, sharing how the NBA legend elevated him and helped him become not only a […]

Pau Gasol’s No. 16 Los Angeles Lakers jersey has officially been retired by the franchise during Tuesday’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lakers went all out in showing the legendary big man their full appreciation, as they also unveiled a video tribute for Gasol. The Lakers put together a BEAUTIFUL tribute video celebrating […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol has his jersey retired by the franchise Tuesday during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Plenty of personalities are in attendance to watch the event unfold, including Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Jokingly asked what he’s doing at the Lakers’ home, Butler said that he’s there […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant may be gone from this world, but he had one final message for his brother and good friend Pau Gasol. In a pre-recorded message shown during the ceremony, Bryant predicted that Gasol’s jersey number would be retired next to his number. Kobe also shared how he wouldn’t have won […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Memphis Grizzlies and prepare for Pau Gasol’s jersey retirement on Tuesday, there’s one notable absentee: LeBron James. James, obviously, is currently nursing a foot injury and is expected to be out for multiple weeks. However, his latest absence is a bit shocking for a multitude of reasons. […]

Russell Westbrook has found a new home with the Los Angeles Clippers. Following his forgettable episode with the Los Angeles Lakers, Russ is now looking to start a new chapter in his career. He’s got a great support system with his new team too, with none other than former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Paul George […]

Pau Gasol is without a doubt one of the greatest players in Los Angeles Lakers franchise history. The fact that he’s going to get his jersey retired on Tuesday is a clear testament to this fact. One thing that also cannot be denied is how Gasol’s Lakers legacy would not have been possible without the […]

There has been and probably always will be a raging debate about who the greatest player of all time is. For a lot of folks, it’s Michael Jordan. For others, however, it’s Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. If you ask Paul George, however, the Los Angeles Clippers swingman has a bit of an eye-opening […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reserved March 7th to honor franchise royalty in Pau Gasol. The six-time All-Star will have his number 16 jersey retired at halftime of their contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Fans are bound to get an emotional halftime speech alongside a heartfelt highlight reel with some of Pau Gasol’s best moments with […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis put on a scoring clinic in Sunday’s game against the defending champion Golden State Warriors. He scored 38 points — on 14-for-25 shooting from the field — grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out six assists in the 113-105 Lakers win. So when Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, […]

Pau Gasol is one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most beloved former players. After arriving in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2007-08 season, Gasol helped the Lakers win back to back championships in 2008-09 and in 2009-10. He is set to have his jersey retirement ceremony by the Lakers on Tuesday during […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Pau Gasol will have his jersey retired on Tuesday in the halftime of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies–which seems just fitting since he started his NBA career with Grind City before LA traded for him. Sure enough, Gasol is excited to witness the momentous occasion, which is […]

LeBron James is still out for the foreseeable future for the Los Angeles Lakers. It has been Anthony Davis who has been carrying this team over the past few games, and at this point, he could use all the help he can get. D’Angelo Russell appears to be on the mend, and LA obviously needs […]

LeBron James is now the NBA’s scoring king, and the Los Angeles Lakers made sure to commemorate that achievement with a unique tribute that is fit for a king. James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most points in NBA history last February during a meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Abdul-Jabbar’s 38,387 points stood for […]

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal could only heap praise on his fellow compatriot Pau Gasol ahead of his Los Angeles Lakers jersey retirement. Gasol will be honored by the Lakers when his No. 16 jersey will be retired and hung next to Kobe Bryant’s at Crypto.com Arena Tuesday before the Memphis Grizzlies game. It’s a special […]

LeBron James is a great all-around player. However, that doesn’t mean that James can’t score in bunches. In fact, there’s a good reason why he’s the NBA’s All-Time leading scorer. Throughout his career, James has displayed some of the most iconic performances in NBA history. For this piece, let’s rank 10 of LeBron James’ greatest […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (38-25) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (31-34) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 10:00 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Lakers prediction, pick, and how to watch. Memphis has lost two straight but remains in second place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies covered 49% of […]

Like father like son, right? Well, it’s unlikely Bronny James will turn into one of the greatest of all time like LeBron James, but the Sierra Canyon guard is well on his way to being special. As of Tuesday, Bronny has officially broken into the top-10 in the 2023 recruiting class. He’s now considered a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James remains injured, but he’s keeping himself on the headlines with his social media activity. However, his latest tweet about Bronny and the NBA isn’t sitting well with a lot of fans. Some are even trolling James for his statement in what appears to be a desperate attempt to get […]

Did LeBron James just rip some of the NBA players today? Well, that seems to be the case after the Los Angeles Lakers star dropped a tweet endorsing his eldest son Bronny James. Amid the six-game NBA slate on Wednesday, James sent the whole Twitter world buzzing with a rather shocking statement noting how Bronny […]

Anthony Davis has been doing the heavy lifting for the Los Angeles Lakers of late amid his team’s injury crisis. LeBron James is expected to be out for at least a couple more weeks due to a foot injury, while new recruit D’Angelo Russell has been out for the last five games due to an […]

D’Angelo Russell has missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ last five games due to an ankle injury. At this point, he’s missed more games than he’s played in since his NBA trade deadline move from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The good news for Lakers fans is that Russell is now on the mend, and there’s now a […]

Russell Westbrook’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers was not exactly a success. The new Los Angeles Clippers recruit did learn a thing or two from former teammate LeBron James, though, which apparently, also includes the act of having courtside fans ejected during games. This is exactly what Westbrook did on Friday night as the […]

Paul George has been around the block for quite a bit. Right now, he’s plying his trade with the Los Angeles Clippers as he looks to win his first-ever championship playing alongside Kawhi Leonard. This man has been through a lot through the years, but in his mind, there’s one particularly fond memory that stands […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have to prepare for a playoff push without their superstar LeBron James. James is currently dealing with a right foot tendon injury and was initially expected to be sidelined for three weeks. However, that was only the timeline for his re-evaluation and according to NBA insider Shams Charania, it’s more […]

Pau Gasol will have his No. 16 retired when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night — the team that traded him to LA 15 years ago — and the retired NBA star still gets emotional knowing that his jersey will be hanging next to Kobe Bryant’s at Crypto.com Arena. “Just […]

The Los Angeles Lakers need Anthony Davis to play monstrous two-way basketball to stay afloat in the playoff race while LeBron James nurses an ankle injury. Fortunately, AD is activating Beast Mode in the nick of time. The Lakers (31-34) are 6-3 since the trade deadline acquisitions came aboard and 4-2 since the All-Star break. […]

Stephen Curry finally made his return from injury on Sunday after missing a month of action. Unfortunately, not even the return of the greatest shooter of all time in the lineup was enough to lift the Golden State Warriors to a win over a LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers side. Anthony Davis was a beast […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a tough loss against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, 113-105. It was obviously not the ideal result for the defending champs, who marked the return of Stephen Curry from injury with a loss against a LeBron James-less Lakers side. Despite the defeat, however, there’s a major silver lining for […]

Anthony Davis had NBA Twitter buzzing after his majestic performance on Sunday night. The Los Angeles Lakers needed a win against the defending champs Golden State Warriors, and they had to do it amid LeBron James’ injury layoff. AD clearly got the memo and he stepped up to the plate when it mattered the most. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a massive win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, 113-105. In spite of LeBron James’ injury absence, LA was still able to escape with an important victory against the defending champs as the Lakers continue to battle for a spot in the Play-In tournament in the Western Conference. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came out with a huge win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, and it LeBron James was so excited to the point that he took to Twitter. YESSIR #Lakeshow !!!!! W — LeBron James (@KingJames) March 5, 2023 LeBron James is currently sitting out due to a foot tendon injury, […]