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This season has shown, more than ever, that even someone as god-like as LeBron James is a mere mortal. James has shown greater signs of aging than ever, and at 41 years of age, that simply is to be expected. But every now and then, the Los Angeles Lakers star rises to the occasion and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 111-103, on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center to notch their third straight win. But it was far from easy, as the Lakers had to rally in the fourth quarter to eke out the come-from-behind victory. They improved to 23-11, including 13-5 on the road. Following their […]

Age is really just a construct for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. James has defied logic with his level of play at 41 years old. While most people his age are dealing with physical problems and medical bills, the four-time MVP has continued to soar high and gallantly compete. Against the New Orleans Pelicans […]

A massive amount of star power and talent was enough to excite Los Angeles Lakers fans about the pairing of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, but what really makes this a one-of-a-kind duo is the collective basketball IQ the two men possess. They each boast elite instincts, court vision and body control, which can create […]

Rich Paul sparked renewed debate around the Los Angeles Lakers and their championship outlook after publicly stating he does not view the team as a title contender, raising questions about whether the comments reflect broader sentiment tied to LeBron James. During a recent episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, Paul reiterated […]

LeBron James offered emphatic praise for two of the league’s rising stars during a recent episode of Mind the Game, detailing the work habits and on-court growth of Tyrese Maxey and Jalen Johnson after training alongside both players in recent summers. Speaking with co-host Steve Nash, James highlighted Maxey’s consistency and dedication, pointing to early-morning […]

The Los Angeles Lakers handled business in their back-to-back set against the Memphis Grizzlies, pulling off two convincing wins that showcased sharper execution and timely shot making. While the wins reflected strong performances from the roster and coaching staff, one unexpected voice also helped shape key moments on the floor. That voice belonged to Rich […]

Riding a two-game win streak, the Los Angeles Lakers will hit the road for a brief two-game trip with matchups against the New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers have dealt with multiple injury issues this season, but head coach JJ Redick was hopeful that veteran guard Gabe Vincent might be able to […]

LOS ANGELES – With the Los Angeles Lakers’ offense grinding to a halt recently, head coach JJ Redick made the decision to bring Dalton Knecht back into the team’s rotation. For a team that has struggled to knock down 3-point shots at times, Knecht is one of the best shooters on the team. Part of […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies for the second time in two days, following a 120-114 win, where he matched Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson’s impressive assists-to-turnover ratio. It’s impressive to see James playing at a high level at 41. He finished with 26 points, 10 assists, and only […]

Before the season started, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia took exception to the media’s low expectations for his squad, specifically regarding its defense. He was banking on Dillon Brooks sparking new life in the locker room and on the court, and 35 games into the 2025-26 campaign, those instincts have been incredibly accurate. The veteran […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got back on track over the weekend with two consecutive victories over the Memphis Grizzlies. Sunday night marked a return to form for Luka Doncic, who scored 36 points, including a couple of dagger threes down the stretch, to push Los Angeles’ record to 22-11 on the season. Still, questions remain […]

After Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James gave Luka Doncic a quarterback endorsement after a recent win, Deandre Ayton expressed frustration over JJ Redick’s led offense following a 120-114 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Redick revealed Ayton, who finished with 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, was frustrated over his limited touches in the win. Ayton […]

On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121, but it wasn’t easy. Head coach JJ Reddick is noticing struggles with the Lakers’ offense. The main issue is a lack of communication among the players. One area that really hurt them was ATOs (After Timeout plays). They gave up eight in total, which […]

For the second straight time, the Memphis Grizzlies learned a hard lesson: When Luka Doncic is cooking, the Los Angeles Lakers are virtually unstoppable. The Lakers beat the Grizzlies, 120-114, at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, with Doncic pouring in a game-high 36 points on 10-of-20 shooting from the field. He also had nine rebounds and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers currently sit at 21-11 and in fifth place in the Western Conference standings. Although the Lakers reportedly would like try and upgrade the roster by the NBA trade deadline and acquire a true 3&D wing player, there are obstacles working against that, as per longtime NBA insider Marc Stein. The first […]

LOS ANGELES – Since Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura have been sidelined due to injury, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia have taken their place in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers, for the time being. The Lakers are 1-1 across the past two games with the duo running with the starters, and during […]

After Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called out an anonymous player for one not knowing the defense, he’s seeing a lack of focus amidst a struggling offense. The Lakers have dropped four of their last six games, but will look to build on a 128-121 win against the Memphis Grizzlies in their rematch […]

After one of the more impressive plays during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 128-121 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, LeBron James gave Luka Doncic a shoutout during his media availability as one of the NBA’s better quarterbacks. Doncic connected with James from half court in the first quarter, which set the tone for the Lakers’ offense […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick offered a concise explanation for his late-game lineup decision following Friday night’s 128-121 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, choosing Jaxson Hayes over Deandre Ayton to close the contest. Redick addressed the move during his postgame press conference, explaining why Hayes remained on the floor down the stretch as […]

Luka Doncic and LeBron James showed off their incredible chemistry during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Doncic and James are progressing through their second season as a dynamic duo on the Lakers. They have helped Los Angeles assert themselves as playoff contenders while fighting through recent lows on […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit with a wave of injury issues for multiple players through the first couple of months of the regular season, one whom is veteran guard Gabe Vincent. But help could be on the horizon, albeit not right away. Prior to the Lakers’ game against the Memphis […]

LOS ANGELES – While the Los Angeles Lakers’ defense has been much maligned this season, their offense has seemingly struggled as well. The Lakers are currently 25th in the league in overall 3-point percentage at 34.6 percent. With the offense needing to get back on track as well, Lakers head coach JJ Redick will turn […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have battled a wave of injury issues through the first couple of months of the regular season, resulting in fluctuating roles for some of the players on the roster. One of those players this season has been veteran backup big man Maxi Kleber who has stepped into a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came into the 2025 NBA Draft without a first-round pick, but by the end of the night, they felt like they had a first-round talent on their hands. The Lakers traded up in the NBA Draft to select Adou Thiero with the No. 36 overall pick, and during a post-draft segment […]

While Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves future with the team remains uncertain, NBA analyst Zach Lowe predicts he will re-sign, but isn’t ruling out a trade in the near future. Reaves’ option for the 2026-27 season is worth $14.8 million, which Lowe expects will be voided amid an extension with the Lakers during the offseason. […]

The injury hits for the Los Angeles Lakers seemingly keep coming as Jarred Vanderbilt was the latest player to appear on the team’s injury report ahead of their upcoming game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jarred Vanderbilt was officially listed as questionable on the Lakers’ injury report for their game against the Grizzlies on Friday. Vanderbilt […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers have been a poor defensive team this season would be a major understatement. For the month of December, the Lakers have been essentially at the bottom of the league in terms of defensive rating, 29th to be exact, as per Khobi Price of The Southern California News Group. […]

A new year is upon us, and the NBA trade market continues to see plenty of rumors heating up. Although the big names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis are what everyone wants to know about, there are plenty of teams around the NBA looking to make moves to compete right now. The Milwaukee Bucks […]

Rich Paul delivered a firm dismissal of trade speculation involving LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors during the latest episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, shutting down a proposal that would have sent the Los Angeles Lakers star to Golden State. The discussion began when host Max Kellerman cited recent […]

Rich Paul offered his perspective on the uneven NBA career of his client Cam Reddish during the latest episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, pointing to a combination of mental pressure, draft dynamics, and circumstance rather than a lack of talent. Paul framed his assessment by recalling Reddish’s early scoring ability […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with injuries here and there this season, and it’s caused players to miss an extended period of time. The latest to suffer an injury is their rookie after an MCL sprain, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “Lakers rookie Adou Thiero has been diagnosed with a right MCL sprain […]

Phoenix Suns big man Mark Williams nearly became a Laker, but a trade that was supposed to make him one last February was ultimately turned down. And now, Williams has finally broken his silence over that controversial rescinding of his trade. Reacting to that failed transaction between his former team, the Charlotte Hornets, and the […]

Hall of Famer Reggie Miller delivered pointed criticism of Luka Doncic during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 128-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, calling out the star guard’s defensive effort during the NBC broadcast. Late in the second quarter, Miller focused on a possession in which Doncic failed to slide over defensively, instead raising […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hit another rough patch Tuesday night, falling 128-106 to the Detroit Pistons at Crypto.com Arena and dropping to 20-11 on the season. The loss stung not just because of the margin, but because it highlighted issues that continue to linger on the defensive end. During NBC’s broadcast, Reggie Miller zeroed in […]

When it comes to sports agency, Rich Paul has rewritten the book. His efforts helped catapult LeBron James into the stratosphere along with many others. In many ways, he helped orchestrate the phenomenon of the Big Three super teams.  The most obvious example was that of LeBron, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh with the Miami […]

Throughout LeBron James’ career, his friend and agent Rich Paul has been at his side. Over the summer, he was instrumental in James signing a $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for another year.  Recently, Paul said that the Lakers weren’t a championship-caliber team despite James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reeves on […]

Head coach JJ Redick admits that the 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to find their identity after a 129-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons. Redick spent time berating the Pistons for fouling on nearly every defensive possession, as the Lakers coach stated during his postgame media availabilty. As for the Lakers’ identity, […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their losing ways with a brutal home loss to the Detroit Pistons by a score of 128-106. Any concerns about the Lakers’ defense were not quelled with this performance, and it wasn’t a great game from LeBron James on his 41st birthday, scoring 17 points in the […]