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The Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook have each enjoyed better years than 2022, at least on the basketball court. The Lakers went 30-51 in 2022. LeBron, while still superb and defying Father Time, has dealt with a handful of injuries and repeatedly vocalized frustration with the state of the team. […]

How does LeBron James keep doing it? On his 38th birthday, the Los Angeles Lakers star put together a beautiful display of basketball brilliance. He nearly had a triple double, scoring 47 (!!!) points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing nine assists to lead his team to victory. When asked by a reporter after the game […]

LeBron James has been in hot pursuit of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record. The Los Angeles Lakers forward may still be about 500 points shy of that mark, but he did break a different points record on his birthday on December 30th. LeBron turned back the clock for a masterful performance in a win […]

Paul Pierce may not be the biggest fan of LeBron James, but the Boston Celtics legend couldn’t deny the greatness the Los Angeles Lakers star showed against the Atlanta Hawks. On his 38th birthday on Friday, James exploded for 47 points on top of 10 rebounds and nine assists to help propel the Lakers to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James admitted he called dropping 40 points against the Atlanta Hawks, though he would be lying if he didn’t thought he couldn’t achieve it. James said as much in his interview with Spectrum SportsNet after the game, sharing that his slow start had him doubting that he could even breach […]

LeBron James may not be the same player he was back in his heyday with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. But he’s still a damn great player even as Father Time attempts to take him down with every passing moment. Having turned 38 Friday, James quickly proved that age, indeed, is just a number […]

LeBron James celebrated his 38th birthday on Friday in a big way. As the Los Angeles Lakers continued their road trip against the Atlanta Hawks, James went for 47 points, ten rebounds and nine assists in a Lakers win. Those numbers made him only the second 38-year-old to put up at least 45 points, ten […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, unquestionably, is one of the greatest basketball players ever to set foot on planet Earth. He might be getting up there in age, having turned 38 years old today, but his greatness remains almost unparalleled. And Kevin Durant, not too bad a player in his own right, couldn’t help […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James just turned 38 years old on Friday. He also recorded a 47-point near triple-double on the same day. Yes, you read that right, James–often criticized by his haters for being washed–showed everyone that he is far from done as one of the most dominant players in the NBA today. […]

As LeBron James continues his quest to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum couldn’t help but think how amazing it would be when the Los Angeles Lakers star actually surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. With the Celtics getting a two-day break, Tatum had the chance to watch the Lakers’ game against the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a warning to the whole basketball world: “scary hours” are coming up with his son Bronny James leading the way. James certainly couldn’t hold back his excitement as Bronny continues to showcase his talent at Sierra Canyon. In their recent game, the eldest of the James brood recorded […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis spoke to reporters on Friday — before his team’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena — for the first time since leaving the team’s Dec. 16 win vs. the Denver Nuggets with a right foot injury. Davis has missed all seven games since and remains out […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are sitting at 14-21 on the season and with Anthony Davis still sidelined with a foot injury, things are looking grim for a team that is going to have their work cut out to even secure a play-in spot. However, it appears their star big man is trending in the right […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sparked trade talks recently with his comments about his desire to win more championships. However, contrary to what many believe, James is reportedly unlikely to ask for a trade away from the Purple and Gold. When James opted to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and join the Lakers in 2018, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to somehow keep themselves afloat without Anthony Davis. LeBron James and co. have tried their best to stay alive in the fierce Western Conference. They’re barely holding on, and are still in shouting distance of the Play-In Tournament. Ahead of their game against an Eastern Conference up-and-comer, fans were […]

The Atlanta Hawks play the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Trae Young is listed as probable on the Hawks’ injury report, per NBA.com. Young, who’s dealing with a calf injury, will likely be available against Los Angeles. The Hawks are hoping to have their best player on the floor to avoid being upset by […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who turns 38 today, is doing whatever he can to carry his team on his shoulders amid Anthony Davis’ injury. While James is still playing at a high level, the Lakers’ supporting cast has been uneven to say the least, as seen in their 14-21 record. And with Father […]

Kyle Kuzma sent LeBron James a birthday message as trade rumors continue to swirl, per Kuz on Twitter. @KingJames 👑 day!! Enjoy my brother! 🎉 🥃 pic.twitter.com/bVUMQ0JRSi — kuz (@kylekuzma) December 30, 2022 “Enjoy my brother!” Kuzma’s gesture will likely excite Los Angeles Lakers fans. However, it should not be something that is over-thought. Kyle […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their road trip as they head to Georgia to face the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series as we make a Lakers-Hawks prediction and pick. The Lakers lost 112-98 to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. LeBron James led the Lakers with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA Championship three seasons ago, but the front office has been abysmal in retooling their roster alongside generational talent LeBron James. It has been downhill from there as the Lakers are closer to receiving the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft than winning the chip. With […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is clearly losing patience as he nears his 38th birthday. After another ugly Lakers loss, this time to his former team, the Miami Heat, James made some pointed comments to the media that sounded like a cry for help. He can still play basketball at a high level and […]

Two days shy of his 38th birthday, LeBron James no longer has the time nor the inclination to ball out for a losing team such as the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron made that crystal clear during his postgame remarks following the Lakers’ 112-98 loss to the Miami Heat — the team’s fifth L in seven […]

In a season that has not gone all that well for the Los Angeles Lakers, the continued development of second-year guard Austin Reaves has been one of the team’s lone bright spots. So much so that it’s possible this coming off-season, his current play could force the Lakers to push further into the luxury tax […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have their star on the court on Wednesday night when they take on the Miami Heat. LeBron James will be available. On Tuesday, LeBron James was asked if he would take the court on Wednesday. James stated he would, “know tomorrow when I get up”. Well, it appears that James […]

The Miami Heat look to be at full strength for a big-time matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in South Beach. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo are listed as probable here, per the NBA’s official injury report. Butler is dealing with an ankle injury, while Bam is currently ill and has a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going through a rough patch right now. The team has lost four out of its last five games, and just recently, Anthony Davis, arguably its best player, went down with a right foot injury. To make matters worse for the Lakers, they have very few assets at their disposal to […]

LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 129-110 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, scoring a stellar 28 points on 12-of-24 shooting. He pulled down seven boards, passed for five dimes, and added a block and a steal in the win. James was asked after the matchup if he intended to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (14-20) visit the Miami Heat (17-17) on Wednesday night. Action tips off at 7:40 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Heat prediction and pick. Los Angeles has lost four of their last five games and dropped to 13th place in the Western Conference. The Lakers are […]

LeBron James is doing all he can to will the Los Angeles Lakers to the postseason – but even he knows it’s going to be a daunting task. LeBron’s latest Twitter move may indicate some wavering confidence in the purple and gold being able to turn things around. During the first round of the 2022 […]

LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a much-needed 129-110 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. In 31 minutes of play, James dropped 28 points, seven rebounds and five dimes, leading all scorers as LA pulled away in the fourth quarter. However, it seems as if there’s a slight chance that James […]

Another night, another historic triple-double for Russell Westbrook. Westbrook sparked the Los Angeles Lakers to a 129-110 win over the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center on Tuesday with a 15-point, 13-rebound, 13-assist performance. In 29 minutes, he shot 6-of-11 from the field and put up a team-high +18. Westbrook finds a cutting Troy Brown […]

Paolo Banchero couldn’t hold back his brutally honest excitement on facing LeBron James ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers-Orlando Magic clash on Tuesday. “It’s going to be a special moment for me,” Banchero said. “Anybody that knows me knows that’s been my favorite player since I was a young kid. A guy who I’ve watched […]

Victor Wembanyama is the undisputed top prospect of the 2023 NBA draft — there’s no denying this. But if it weren’t for the seven-foot Frenchman, G-League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson would likely be the consensus number-one pick. Henderson is starring on both ends in his second season with the Ignite. In a recent interview with […]

The Miami Heat have been trending upward over the past few weeks. After a rough start to the 2022-23 campaign, the Heat have won six of ten to reach the .500 mark at 17-17. Miami is no longer outside of the playoff picture, as it owns the ninth-best record in the Eastern Conference. But the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship on the back of LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ incredible bubble performances. However, only two and a half seasons later, the Lakers arguably have the bleakest future in the entire league, as their blockbuster trade for Russell Westbrook before the 2021-22 season has stripped the purple […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (13-20) visit the Orlando Magic (13-21) on Tuesday night. Action tips off at 7:10 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Magic prediction and pick. Los Angeles has lost four consecutive games and has dropped to 13th place in the Western Conference. The Lakers are 12-21 against […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have shown some signs of life at different points this season. Emphasis on some. Anthony Davis was playing at an MVP-level before his injury. LeBron James has turned it up a notch of late in his absence. Even Russell Westbrook has shined for stretches as a sixth man. And yet two […]

There’s no denying the vital role of Anthony Davis for the Los Angeles Lakers. His presence creates so much positive impact for the Lakers on both ends of the floor, so with him out indefinitely with a right foot injury, Los Angeles is starting to learn how to adjust to a life devoid of Davis […]

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas to all basketball fans out there! As Santa Claus makes his way back to the North Pole after delivering presents to nice basketball fans around the world, let’s take a look at how each NBA team has been performing on the court. From Santa’s workshop up north to FTX Arena […]