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The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping that Russell Westbrook will be able to bounce back after a rough first 2021-22 season with the team. Westbrook labored through arguably the worst season of his career with the Lakers last season, and has been involved in trade rumors ever since the beginning of the offseason. Count ESPN’s […]

Will we see Carmelo Anthony change his colors from the purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers to the iconic green and white of the Boston Celtics, two historic rivals? It’s possible, especially after reports came out that Carmelo Anthony was unlikely to return to the Lakers after signing wings Juan Toscano-Anderson and Troy […]

After a disappointing season donning the colors of purple and gold, Russell Westbrook has been the subject of every trade rumor, with the Los Angeles Lakers seemingly in desperation to unload Westbrook’s expiring deal. After acquiring Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz, there appears to be more fuel to the flame regarding a Westbrook deal, knowing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have some question marks when it comes to their point guard situation after recently acquiring Patrick Beverley and forcing him to co-exist with Russell Westbrook. But Westbrook’s not the only remnant from the previous year having his place on the team in question going into next season. Carmelo Anthony, who played […]

The roster churn is alive and well in Los Angeles. The first domino has fallen after the Los Angeles Lakers shipped out Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Utah Jazz for Patrick Beverley. Both the Lakers and Jazz acquired players who fit their timelines better, the former focused on returning to contention and the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are without a doubt one of the most high-profile teams in all of sports. As such, being a new member of the squad does take a bit of getting used to. Just ask new Lakers recruit Patrick Beverley. The 34-year-old recently took to Twitter to express his true feelings about the […]

LeBron James is entering his 20th season in the NBA, and yet he seems as young as ever, which is good news for the Los Angeles Lakers. Set to turn 38 on December, players of LeBron’s age usually have their retirement plans outlined by now. Instead, LeBron, the spring chicken that he is, is still […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly remain open to be the third team to help facilitate the deal between the Utah Jazz and New York Knicks for Donovan Mitchell. It has been reported previously that there’s a “decent chance” the Lakers could get involved in the potential deal, especially since the Jazz want four unprotected first-rounders […]

The arrival of Patrick Beverley with the Los Angeles Lakers can’t bode well for Russell Westbrook. Despite the fact that the Lakers seem to be implying that a backcourt tandem between these two arch-rivals could actually work, all signs are pointing to the notion that Russ could be on his way out of Hollywood sooner […]

Shaquille O’Neal has had his fair share of controversial statements throughout his career as a basketball player and subsequently, as an NBA analyst for ESPN. The Los Angeles Lakers icon also happens to be one of the funniest dudes on TV today, so at times, it’s quite difficult to tell if Shaq’s joking or not. […]

Right now, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is making a run at Michael Jordan’s GOAT title. In fact, more than a few folks out there will argue that The King has already surpassed MJ as the greatest player of all time. This isn’t the case for Hall of Famer Julius Erving. In his mind, […]

It’s no surprise that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James now stands as one of the wealthiest personalities in all of sports. He has been very wise with how he spends his hard-earned money, and for the most part, he’s grown his wealth by making sound financial decisions. His next move now appears to be […]

Despite all the struggles the Los Angeles Lakers have been through since she took over the helm, there’s one thing that team owner Jeanie Buss did not considered. The Lakers governor learned from her own father, the late, great Dr. Jerry Buss, that tanking was never the way to go. Jeanie definitely took this to […]

Could the Los Angeles Lakers really open the 2022-23 NBA season with Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley side-by-side — in the same lineup? Apparently, that’s the vision of first-year head coach Darvin Ham. According to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein, Beverley and Westbrook — two point guards and long-running nemeses — have already begun the […]

If there’s one thing you can say about Russell Westbrook’s first stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s that he was clearly their best player. Wait, what? That’s the double-take worthy message Lakers owner Jeanie Buss initially had on Russell Westbrook during her recent interview with The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Via The Athletic: “From my […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ plan to play alongside his son, LeBron James Jr., commonly known as Bronny, might be well known to even the most casual fans of the NBA these days. It turns out that Bronny wasn’t aware of his dad’s plans until LeBron declared publicly that he would like to get […]

It’s slowly becoming more like a when than an if for LeBron James and his desire to share an NBA court with his son Bronny. The Los Angeles Lakers star isn’t just hinting at it, either. James has been vocal about having a father-son team-up as one of the final items on his NBA career bucket list. […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James wants to play in the NBA with his son Bronny. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been vocal about it for years. But now that his eldest son is technically just a year away from being eligible to join the pro ranks, King James might be setting his sights […]

LeBron James’ immediate focus is going to be geared towards attempting to lead the Los Angeles Lakers on a bounce back campaign next season. After the Lakers missed the playoffs entirely last season, James is going to do everything in his power to lead a revamped L.A. roster back to prosperity. In the future, though, […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall has faced a rough patch in his career, especially in the past three seasons. Wall recently admitted during a Foundation event with the Salvation Army that he was having suicidal thoughts. But LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has nothing but love and support for his on-court intracity […]

In Jeanie Buss’ recent interview, it is not what she said that made headlines. Rather, it is something that the Los Angeles Lakers owner did not talk about–on purpose or not–that is making rounds on social media. Buss talked with GQ last week where she discussed the current state of the Lakers roster and the […]

As Serena Williams plays in her final tournament in the US Open, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made sure to honor her with a fitting tribute. On Monday in the first round of the competition, Williams faced Danka Kovinic. LeBron, of course, was tuned in to watch the tennis icon and took to social […]

LeBron James has now spent more than half of his lifetime in the NBA, and the Los Angeles Lakers star couldn’t be more thankful for that. On Instagram, ESPN shared a stat on how James was 19 years old (6,878 days to be exact) when he made his NBA debut. It has been 6,879 days […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is enjoying his offseason. He was in Vancouver over the weekend having the time of his life with Savannah at a Kendrick Lamar concert. But now, it’s time to get ready for another school year. Bronny James is heading into his senior year, while Bryce James is a sophomore. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James may be an imposing presence on the court, but off the court, he is just like us: enjoying his free time and vibing to Kendrick Lamar. LeBron even managed to somehow steal the show, with his dancing drawing cheers from the crowd as Lamar delivered an epic showcase of […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers have both made significant strides aimed at improving from their 2021-22 season disappointments. With LeBron James extended and Kawhi Leonard back, the Battle of LA will certainly heat up this season. According to former Laker and Clippers guard Norm Nixon, however, the deciding factor in […]

Kendrick Lamar brought the house down on Sunday with yet another epic concert performance in Vancouver, Canada. He wasn’t the only star of the show, though, with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James also making an appearance. LeBron didn’t exactly perform on stage with the hip-hop icon, but given how The King was provided with […]

After failing to secure a new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers — at least not yet — Carmelo Anthony is now being linked to a potential reunion with one of his former teams, the New York Knicks. Melo added more fuel to that flame after he made a surprise appearance in New York with […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers released a sizzle reel for LeBron James’ Year 20, a lot of NBA fans got hyped. After all, this is King James we’re talking about–a player who has been among the top players in the league for the last two decades. However, while a lot of people can’t wait to […]

Kendrick Perkins believes that Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley could be a force to be reckoned with now that they’re about to share the same backcourt for the Los Angeles Lakers. Well, Big Perk’s ESPN co-host Stephen A. Smith clearly isn’t in the same boat. Smith and Perkins disagree quite a lot, and this is […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers pulled the trigger on a trade deal that brought Patrick Beverley to Hollywood, many were quick to point out that it should only be a matter of time before Russell Westbrook is moved. Trade rumors surrounding Russ have been running rife throughout the offseason, and for some, this recent development […]

LeBron James is about to begin his second decade in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is looking to add to his one-of-a-kind resumé this season, his 20th as a professional basketball player. To no one’s surprise, James is staying ready and continuing to work as the season approaches. The Lakers got fans excited […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ point guard situation got much more interesting after the Patrick Beverley trade. But the situation could get even more interesting with the addition of Dennis Schröder, which the Lakers are apparently considering. According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, Schröder could find his way to the Lakers in the event that Westbrook […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finally made a win-now move in hopes of maximizing the twilight of LeBron James’ career. Why? Not because Patrick Beverley was their most prized prospective target on the trade block, but due to a pair of developments that reportedly increased the front office’s sense of urgency with the 2022-23 season fast […]

Since being hired, Darvin Ham has repeatedly stated his intent to turn Russell Westbrook into a high-level role player with the 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers. Despite ongoing trade rumors, LeBron and Russ’ iciness, and the Lakers’ acquisition of another veteran point guard, Patrick Beverley — who happens to be a well-fitting role player and Westbrook’s […]

According to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein — and as has been speculated for the past few weeks — one potential pathway for the Los Angeles Lakers to rid themselves of Russell Westbrook and his $47 million expiring contract could be to help facilitate a Donovan Mitchell blockbuster between the Utah Jazz and New York […]

The death of Bill Russell in August shook the NBA world by storm. The legendary Boston Celtics center was one of the best ambassadors for the game. Russell was honored by every single NBA team, and the league made sure his legacy was never forgotten by retiring his jersey number. Since then, fans have been […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Patrick Beverley, many believe it is the beginning of the end for Russell Westbrook in LA. After all, how can the two guards with a longstanding beef be able to play with each other? Kendrick Perkins, however, thinks the Lakers should give the Westbrook-Beverley duo a chance since […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal has been doing a lot of things since his retirement from the NBA. Well, the Hall of Fame big man just crossed another item off his bucket list after he landed a key role in the Australian government. Nope, Shaq hasn’t changed his nationality. O’Neal is still a citizen […]