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Every basketball fan has their pick on who they think is the GOAT. There are some obvious picks: Michael Jordan and LeBron James are two of the most popular picks, obviously. However, there are some forgotten legends that aren’t talked about as much. For Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, one legend has been forgotten […]

Los Angeles Laker star LeBron James was among those who closely watched the final of the FedEx Cup at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta on Sunday. When Tommy Fleetwood captured the championship with a three-stroke win, James expressed his excitement. The Lakers forward took to X to congratulate Fleetwood for finally claiming his first-ever […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently received their schedule for the 2025-26 season, their first in which Luka Doncic will enter the year wearing the Purple and Gold. Los Angeles also still employs LeBron James, who has orchestrated some trade rumors this summer through his mouthpiece Rich Paul but seems poised to once again be on […]

Hall of Fame guard Jerry West recalled some of his favorite Kobe Bryant memories in a recent interview. After Hall of Fame forward Dennis Rodman addressed Bryant’s GOAT status recently, the Los Angeles Lakers legend, West, recalled memories of Kobe that separated him from the rest of the pack. West discussed Bryant’s work ethic in […]

Kobe Bryant’s legacy lives on as rare footage of the late NBA player signing his last No. 8 Lakers jersey has surfaced. “This isn’t true, ” Kobe says in disbelief of it sinking in that it’s his last No. 8 jersey. “I’ve been signing for 10 years, dude. Crazy.” After Kobe shakes off some nerves, […]

Legendary NBA stars Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant continue to break records. On Saturday (Aug. 23), a Jordan and Bryant card sold for $12.9 million, breaking the record for the most ever paid for a sports card. The 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autographs Jordan & Bryant card, numbered 1-of-1, was sold with […]

Sunday was a big and solemn day in the NBA world and for the Los Angeles Lakers as it marked what would have been the late Kobe Bryant’s 47th birthday. Many of his peers, including Pau Gasol, took to social media to honor Bryant on his special day. Current Lakers star LeBron James was also […]

NBA legend Pau Gasol continues to have strong emotions towards his former Los Angeles Lakers star teammate, the late Kobe Bryant. Five years have passed since Bryant’s tragic death, which shocked the entire sports world beyond anything imaginable. Gasol and many players have since reflected on the impact he left on and off the court, […]

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the basketball world once again paused to honor Kobe Bryant, who would have celebrated his 47th birthday. The Los Angeles Lakers legend remains one of the most iconic figures in NBA history, and tributes poured in from family, former teammates, and fellow greats, including Magic Johnson. Johnson, who shared a […]

Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired the spec script With the 8th Pick, a film centered on the pivotal 1996 NBA Draft that brought Kobe Bryant to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a report from Matt Donnelly and J. Kim Murphy of Variety. The screenplay, written by Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen, has drawn comparisons […]

The Nike Kobe Protro line is the highest performing signature line within Nike at the moment, a lasting impression from the legacy built by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Each year, the Nike Kobe releases are some of the most sought-after sneakers for fans to get their hands on. Building upon a similar commemorative […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has added to his extensive list of tattoos, this time with his family. Tattoo artist Ganga shared on his Instagram story that LeBron, Bronny, Bryce, and Savannah were getting a “family tattoo.” While unable to see the design, Ganga did share a short video of each family member getting […]

As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, reports continue to link LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported that Golden State has called the Los Angeles Lakers “multiple times” in an effort to explore a possible trade scenario involving the 40-year-old star. Fischer detailed the organization’s pursuit. “I’m told […]

With the 2025-26 NBA season two months away, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith released his list of the top-five players to watch entering October. The group is led by Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, two stars linked by last season’s blockbuster trade. Smith placed Davis at the top […]

Michael Porter Jr.’s life changed this summer. After playing with the Denver Nuggets for the first six years of his career, the forward was part of a trade that sent him to the Brooklyn Nets. The former NBA champion has many memories from his time with the Nuggets. Winning a title is at the top, […]

John Wall’s decision to officially retire from the NBA made headlines on Wednesday. The five-time All-Star announced his decision during a video on his social media accounts. Wall is the latest star to hang up his shoes as many anticipate LeBron James’ potential retirement after this season. With Wall receiving his flowers following a decorated […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be taking the floor to begin the 2025 season in exactly two months, with Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the charge. James is one of the last players standing from the previous era of NBA stars that defined the late 2000’s and early 2010s, and will turn 41 years […]

If there is one team in the Western Conference that is always right in the mix but has failed to get over the hump in recent years, it’s the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite going on a run and making their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance during the shortened 2020-21 season, the Clippers have lost in […]

“What I’m hearing” is a series of Los Angeles Lakers player previews using intel gathered throughout the summer. It will cover, in order, the players who have the most riding on this season and who the Lakers will most need to live up to their expectations. The Luka Doncic era of the Lakers didn’t get […]

It is that time of the year again with the latest iteration of the NBA 2K series just around the corner. NBA 2K26 has an official release date of September 5, and player ratings have already been released in phases. Like every year, the release has led to passionate debates across the board about the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is representing his home country of Slovenia well. Recently, a group of Laker fans marveled at his presence at a Slovenian gas station.  Also, it’s worth noting that he is playing for the Slovenian national team in the EuroBasket tournament. Certainly, Doncic’s talent and persona are worth admiring, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking forward to what they hope will be a prosperous 2025-26 NBA season with a newly slimmed-down Luka Doncic leading the charge. Doncic signed an extension with the Lakers earlier this summer, shortly after new photos revealed that he had lost considerable weight since the Lakers’ 2024-25 season ended versus […]

All that matters to the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans is winning championships. When the Lakers made the move to trade Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic in February, a deal that sent shockwaves through the league, Los Angeles did so with the mindset of competing for titles in the years after LeBron James ultimately […]

The Boston Celtics could be in for a bizarre season. With star forward Jayson Tatum recovering from an untimely Achilles rupture, Boston will be down its go-to guy for an extended period of time. The six-time All-Star hasn’t even missed 20 games in a single season before, so the 2025-26 campaign will come with a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won the first-ever iteration of the NBA Cup, back when it was still called the NBA In-Season Tournament, but their journey in the second year of the tournament did not go as swimmingly. Their run in the competition coincided with a bit of a slump for the team last year, with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the offseason with a long list of priorities. They tried to check as many boxes off as they could as ownership shifted from Jeanie Buss to Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Los Angeles kept both of their stars in Luka Doncic and LeBron James. However, […]

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic suffered a knee injury during an exhibition game while playing for his native country, Slovenia, some assumed his participation in EuroBasket would come to an end this summer. However, that wasn’t the case as Doncic will return to play for Slovenia, and ESPN’s analyst Stephen A Smith doesn’t […]

Luka Doncic’s body transformation has been a top NBA storyline this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar will show off his improved physique when he stars for Slovenia at the upcoming Eurobasket 2025. Lakers assistant coach Greg St. Jean, who joined Slovenia’s staff ahead of the competition, said Doncic’s body is far from a finished […]

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic experienced a knee injury scare overseas while participating in the EuroBasket tournament with Slovenia, he received an encouraging update. Competing for the first time since the Lakers were eliminated in the first round of last year’s playoffs, Doncic’s update meant a short-term recovery, as the veteran guard was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are buzzing after the latest news on Luka Doncic. Slovenian veteran Edo Muric, his longtime national team teammate, praised Luka Doncic for a stunning body transformation this summer. Muric added that the changes are more than cosmetic. According to Slovenian national team compatriot Edo Muric, the results are clear. Muric, who […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to re-enter the title discussion in 2025-26 with a motivated Luka Doncic, who recently signed an extension with the franchise. Doncic unveiled his weight loss in photos revealed by Men’s Health Magazine earlier this summer, which could be a huge development for a Los Angeles team that hasn’t won […]

The Los Angeles Lakers certainly had their stomachs in a knot on Friday when star guard Luka Doncic suffered a knee injury while playing for his home country of Slovenia in a tune-up for EuroBasket this summer. Doncic was taken out by a teammate while defending the paint and immediately was in a lot of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fanbase was rocked yesterday when news of Luka Doncic’s injury was announced. Playing for his hometown Slovenia team in a Eurobasket exhibition match, the Los Angeles Lakers star left the game when a teammate collided with him. The final diagnosis was a knee contusion, which is good news as he avoids […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has avoided a serious setback after an injury scare during Slovenia’s EuroBasket exhibition against Latvia on Saturday, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. Woike reported on X, formerly known as Twitter, “Luka Doncic was able to walk to the locker room on his own during a Slovenian game […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic appeared to suffer an injury during Slovenia’s EuroBasket exhibition game on Saturday. Doncic’s teammate crashed into him, sending the 26-year-old to the floor. Doncic immediately stood up but was clearly in pain. The Lakers guard appeared to be holding his knee and later headed to the locker room. Video […]

Stephen A Smith and LeBron James have some major beef against each other. Earlier this year, a series of events led to the Los Angeles Lakers superstar confronting the media personality after a game. James, who took offense to some of Smith’s comments regarding his son Bronny, was visibly heated during the conversation. It seems […]

The clock is always ticking on the Los Angeles Lakers as long as LeBron James is on the roster. James is already about to turn 41 years old come December, and as elite of a player as he remains, even Father Time has to catch up to him at some point. James has been putting […]

Unlike other professional sports leagues, where teams don’t always play everyone every season, the NBA schedule is fluid in the sense that all 30 teams play each other at least two times over the course of the 82-game season. That is why there aren’t many surprises when the schedule is released every August. Still, there […]

On the latest episode of the Club 520 Podcast, former NBA guard Jeff Teague weighed in on Austin Rivers’ recent comments about LeBron James’ scoring ability — and in the process, threw pointed shade toward Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant. Rivers had left James off his personal list of […]