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With LeBron James ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to a concerning foot injury, Darvin Ham was asked if the Los Angeles Lakers have discussed about potentially resting the star forward until at least after the All-Star break. Ham, however, shot it down and pointed out that’s not how LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis starred against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. He finished with 23 points — on 9-for-22 shooting from the field and 0-for-2 from behind the three-point arc — 16 rebounds, and two assists in the 115-106 Lakers loss. So when the Lakers visit the Chase Center […]

After surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for no.1 on the NBA all-time scoring list, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t help but reflect on his journey in the NBA and how many people wanted him to “fail so badly.” On Friday, LeBron took to his Instagram stories to share a post showing how people doubted his […]

Russell Westbrook still hasn’t found his next NBA home. As the former MVP searches for a team needing his unique brand of play leading up to the playoffs, though, another guard who some believe was prematurely castoff from certain league circles has come to Westbrook’s defense. Responding to a report from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin that […]

Ever since Russell Westbrook landed with the Utah Jazz following Wednesday’s blockbuster trade that ended his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, the talks have been he’ll agree to a contract buyout with the team. While Danny Ainge and the front office are interested in actually keeping Russ around, they also made it clear there […]

Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka took questions from reporters via conference call on Saturday morning to address the Russell Westbrook saga, the Lakers’ busy trade deadline, D’Angelo Russell’s growth, LeBron James’ health, and more. Here’s a rundown of Pelinka’s remarks. On consulting with LeBron and AD Pelinka […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been “severely struggling” with a foot injury, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports on the #thisleague UNCUT podcast: “I was told LeBron was severely struggling with that foot injury. Yes, it’s something that’s been nagging him for a few weeks already. But it gets to a point where it […]

It’s the game of the week as the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Golden State Warriors. We’re live from Oracle Arena, sharing our NBA odds series, making a Lakers-Warriors prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Lakers will have a new look as they enter this game with the Golden State Warriors. […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar forward LeBron James missed Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to an ankle injury. Without their best player, the Lakers lost to the Bucks by a final score of 115-106, thanks largely to a 38-point, ten-rebound performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo. So when the Lakers visit the Chase Center to play […]

Draymond Green is liking what he’s seeing from the Los Angeles Lakers and their frenetic NBA trade deadline moves — at least from a perspective of a basketball fan. The Golden State Warriors veteran believes that LeBron James and Co. got a lot better with the addition of a handful of new faces to their […]

The big news for the Los Angeles Lakers is that D’Angelo Russell and the rest of their newly-acquired players from their furious NBA trade deadline dealings are all set to make their debuts on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. Unfortunately, both LeBron James and Anthony Davis have popped up on the injury report ahead […]

D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley, and Davon Reed spoke to the media for the first time since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Well, for Russell, it’ll be his second go-round in purple-and-gold after spending his rookie season playing alongside Kobe Bryant. Now, he gets to team up with another legend: LeBron James. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have just turned their season around following a flurry of moves prior to the end of the NBA trade deadline. D’Angelo Russell is back to where it all started for him after LA successfully nabbed him from the Minnesota Timberwolves via a four-team blockbuster trade that also saw Russell Westbrook […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green doesn’t like how Russell Westbrook was described as a “vampire in the locker room” after his trade away from the Los Angeles Lakers. While Green pointed out that he’s in no position to dispel those talks since he’s not in the Lakers’ locker room, he warned the reporter who […]

When his career first began, D’Angelo Russell was meant to be a key piece in the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. But following a rough start, the two sides chose to move on. Now six years after being traded away, Russell is back in Los Angeles. And this time, he anticipates things going much […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made some big moves right before the NBA trade deadline expired. Arguably their biggest addition to the squad comes in the form of D’Angelo Russell, who will now return to LA for his second stint with the squad after the Lakers drafted him as the No. 2 overall pick back in […]

Veteran guard Patrick Beverley has engaged in contract buyout discussions with the Orlando Magic, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The writing was on the wall for Beverley as soon as the trade between the Magic and Los Angeles Lakers went down but now it’s being confirmed. Beverley, an 11-year NBA veteran, […]

Patrick Beverley shared a sincere message for his former Lakers teammates and front office after being traded to the Orlando Magic on Thursday ahead of the NBA’s deadline. “Thanks for the Love,” Beverley tweeted on Friday. “Was a pleasure 2 represent the Lakers in any type of Way. Thanks Rob, Thanks Coach Ham and Entire […]

Not one to shy away from praising the abilities of his NBA brethren, Milwaukee Bucks centerpiece Giannis Antetokounmpo believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the “absolute example” for basketball players, per Eurohoops’ George Efkarpidis. “Whoever wants to follow this example can do it,” Giannis says of LeBron’s career. “If someone does not, he […]

The NBA trade deadline has officially passed, and fans saw a lot of important moves that can have serious implications in the season. One organization that was very active in the final days of the trade market was the Los Angeles Lakers. The team made many trades during the day. Most notably, the Lakers brought […]

The Russell Westbrook era came to an end in Los Angeles just before the NBA trade deadline. The Lakers sent the point guard away after a dysfunctional season and a half. Now with him off the roster, the gloves have come off as pundits and fans alike have been vocal about his failed tenure. Anthony […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t produce a ton of highlights in their shorthanded loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena, with one glaring exception: Austin Reaves channeled Allen Iverson-on-Michael Jordan and absolutely cooked Giannis Antetokounmpo on a crossover and drive to the hoop. The move sent LeBron James, Bronny James (sitting […]

Anthony Davis spoke to the media for the first time on Thursday night since bizarrely sulking on the Los Angeles Lakers’ bench when his good pal LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record — a clip that went viral and fueled two days of speculation ahead of a busy Lakers trade deadline. Lakers fans […]

There is no question that the Phoenix Suns are the overwhelming favorites of the 2023 NBA trade deadline by adding a generational talent in Kevin Durant. The Dallas Mavericks also threw in their chips for a star in Kyrie Irving. But the Los Angeles Lakers are one organization that is an underrated winner these past […]

Fans found themselves on cloud nine after the Los Angeles Lakers managed to pull off the unthinkable and acquire three solid role players in D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt in exchange for Russell Westbrook’s expiring deal and a top-four protected 2027 first-round pick. Russell, in particular, is a former All-Star (albeit as an […]

Just when we thought the Los Angeles Lakers were done, they pulled off one final trade right before the deadline. This came in the form of 7-foot big man Mo Bamba, who will now be making his way to LA. Mo spent the first five years of his career with the Orlando Magic, and it […]

D’Angelo Russell made his first appearance at the Crypto.com Arena on Thursday following his blockbuster move from the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was spotted courtside right before tipoff along with fellow newcomers Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt. All three players have joined the Los Angeles Lakers as part of the trade deal that has sent Russell […]

Russell Westbrook’s wife had time. Nina Westbrook blasted all the critics for branding the former Los Angeles Lakers point guard as a “locker room vampire” – a rant Kyle Kuzma agreed with. Kuzma called it “weirdo activity” for talking heads to hurl all that vitriol at a player for underperforming. Given the spotlight on the […]

What was impossible back then has become a reality as LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. In a match that saw the Los Angeles Lakers lose to the Oklahoma City Thunder, most of the attention was on the King himself as he cemented his legacy by ascending to […]

Twitter has started to sink its teeth in on another controversial subject in relation to the Russell Westbrook trade that had him packing his bags for Salt Lake City. Westbrook, who was sent by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Utah Jazz ahead of the NBA trade deadline Thursday, has even been compared to a […]

LeBron James, who was forced to sit out Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a foot injury, had a chance to address the home crowd right before tipoff. The four-time NBA champ is coming off his historic performance on Tuesday that saw him surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, so […]

The Russell Westbrook era in Hollywood is over. The Los Angeles Lakers sent Russ packing on Wednesday as part of a blockbuster deal with the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Timberwolves that will also see D’Angelo Russell, among others, head to LA to join a revamped Lakers side. Now that he’s out of the picture, […]

There’s about to be some TMZ-level drama within the Los Angeles Lakers after their flurry of NBA trade deadline moves. This comes in the form of Malik Beasley, who will join the Lakers as part of the Russell Westbrook-D’Angelo Russell blockbuster deal, and Scotty Pippen Jr., who’s mom, Larsa Pippen, actually has some dating history […]

Russell Westbrook’s tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers came to an end with a trade to the Utah Jazz. But before Westbrook was traded, he and the Lakers were in the midst of a troublesome toxic relationship. Westbrook’s status with Los Angeles had become so bad, Los Angeles considered straight releasing him if no trade […]

The Los Angeles Lakers roster looks very different than it did on opening night after a busy 2023 NBA trade deadline. Rob Pelinka added depth, shooting, wing size, versatility, rim protection, youth, and athleticism while holding onto a first-round pick, Austin Reaves, Max Christie, and financial flexibility. The Lakers got better. The roster makes more […]

Amid all their NBA trade deadline dealings, the Los Angeles Lakers still have a game to play on Thursday night. It isn’t just any matchup either as LA faces off against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the mighty Milwaukee Bucks. Unfortunately for them, the Lakers will need to try and navigate a win without LeBron James in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the busiest teams as this year’s NBA trade deadline. After retooling their entire roster, the Lakers are ready for another run to the NBA Finals. Lakers’ fans have been pretty pumped up about Los Angeles’ deadline moves. Los Angeles acquired D’Angelo Russell from the Timberwolves, Malik Beasley and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Mo Bamba from the Orlando Magic in exchange for guard Patrick Beverley and a future second round draft pick ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. Bamba, who has spent the first five years of his career with the Magic, was clearly ready for the next chapter after learning […]

The 2023 NBA trade deadline is officially in the books. After a few trades throughout the season, the league saw many moves happening as Feb. 9 was approaching. From cash-saving trades to blockbuster moves involving All-Stars, the 2023 trade market did not disappoint. On Feb. 9 alone, more than 10 teams made at least one […]