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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New York Knicks in overtime, 129-123, Tuesday. LeBron James led all Lakers scorers with 28 points, including a number of clutch baskets to help solidify the win. Any rational basketball fan who watched this game came away thinking to themselves how amazing James is, especially considering he has been […]

NBA superstars in their Year 20 usually have a smaller role and are no longer as dominant as they used to be. However, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is unlike any superstar. He proved that much on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. James powered the Lakers to the 129-123 win over the Knicks […]

To say that Stephen A Smith is a huge fan of his beloved New York Knicks would be a major understatement. It’s also a known fact that much like the entire Knicks fanbase, the renowned ESPN anchor has also suffered for so long watching his team struggle year after year. On Tuesday, Smith could no […]

The Los Angeles Lakers figured in yet another controversial late-regulation situation Tuesday night on the road versus the New York Knicks. Less than a week since a missed foul call on a LeBron James layup sent the game to OT in a Lakers-Boston Celtics showdown at TD Garden last Saturday, Anthony Davis got himself called […]

Russell Westbrook and internet personality and entrepreneur Gary Vee went viral on Tuesday for what appeared to be a heated exchange during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Westbrook was seen on video exchanging some words with Gary Vee, who was sitting courtside. While it’s unknown what […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is really close to surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA’s all-time scoring record. Before he officially achieves that, however, he hit a different milestone on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. James actually surpassed both Mark Jackson and Steve Nash on the all-time assist list, allowing him to crack […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Dennis Schroder left NBA Twitter in awe after he drained an insane halfcourt heave at the halftime buzzer against the New York Knicks. When it looked like the Lakers were heading to the halftime trailing the Knicks by four points, 53-49, Schroder was able to cut it to just one before […]

Emotions were running a bit high on Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers took on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. There’s always some sort of action whenever the Lakers visit the Garden, and on this particular occasion, it was Russell Westbrook who saw himself getting into it with a fan sitting […]

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis missed Monday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a foot injury. Sans their second-best player, the Lakers lost to the Nets by a final score of 121-104 behind 26 points, six assists, and seven rebounds from point guard Kyrie Irving. So when the Lakers visit Madison […]

Kyrie Irving’s game receives about as much praise from his NBA peers as that of any other player. Patrick Beverley, on the other hand, is sometimes portrayed as a try-hard, performative irritant by his competitors across the league rather than a truly impactful defensive player. Following the Brooklyn Nets’ 121-104 win over the depleted Los […]

Look at any NBA billboard, commercial, or social media post and you’ll see players like LeBron James, Steph Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, among others. These superstars are the engine that has turned the league into a global phenomenon. The NBA is stacked with more high-end talent than ever […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will continue their East Coast road trip on Tuesday evening as they head to the iconic Madison Square Garden to clash with the New York Knicks. This is a classic rivalry that everyone will be watching. But, there is one player fans will be hoping to see once tip-off rolls around: […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (23-28) visit the New York Knicks (27-24) on Tuesday night. Action tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Knicks prediction, pick, and how to watch. Los Angeles has lost two of their last three games and sits in 13th place in the Western […]

Yes, the Los Angeles Lakers just acquired forward Rui Hachimura in a trade. Still, given their roster and current circumstance, this shouldn’t be the end of their trade deadline plans. Of course, the Lakers must also play this situation wisely and cunningly. This team’s margin for error is essentially zero going forward. Here we will […]

Despite his decline in production over the past couple of seasons, Russell Westbrook’s legacy as one of the greatest point guards to ever play in the NBA is secure. And he added yet another feather to his floor general cap despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ 121-104 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. It […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has a message for all LeBron James fans and haters alike: Appreciate the Los Angeles Lakers star even more. James continues to dominate even at age 38. In his last four games with the Lakers prior to missing Monday’s showdown against the Nets, he averaged 36.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and […]

Had he not missed Monday’s showdown with the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James would have been on track to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Now, his quest completion will have to be delayed for a game or two. However, it’s not all bad news […]

It was nearly a home embarrassment for the Brooklyn Nets Monday night at the Barclays Center. Facing the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Brooklyn led by 19 points in the first half before an epic third-quarter collapse. Los Angeles opened the frame on a 14-0 run and would go on to […]

You have to give Russell Westbrook a lot of credit for making a complete turnaround with the Los Angeles Lakers. From being a seemingly perpetual trade candidate, Russ established himself as one of the most important players on the team’s second unit. However, with the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, it seems that the Lakers […]

LeBron James and Kevin Durant both missed the Los Angeles Lakers-Brooklyn Nets showdown on Monday due to their respective injuries. Interestingly, it is already the 11th straight meeting that the two have not faced each other. Making it even sadder, James and Durant have not played against each other for five years now. The last […]

With both LeBron James and Anthony Davis sitting out Monday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets on the road, Russell Westbrook will have a larger load to carry every time he’s on the floor, especially when it comes to creating shots for his teammates. Speaking of which, Westbrook has just surpassed former NBA star Gary […]

Despite the fact that both LeBron James and Anthony Davis are also out, injured Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is having a good time watching their game against the Los Angeles Lakers, thanks to Patrick Beverley. Beverley has been tasked to guard Kyrie Irving in the game, and the Lakers vet has been highly physical […]

Ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Monday — which will feature neither LeBron James, Anthony Davis, nor Kevin Durant — Darvin Ham provided an update on LeBron that was a tad more concerning than expected. In his pregame press conference at Barclays Center, Ham said LeBron experienced “some really […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to be shorthanded yet again on Monday night when they face off against the Brooklyn Nets. Both LeBron James and Anthony Davis have already been ruled out with respective injuries, which has now led to a noteworthy move-up for newcomer Rui Hachimura. According to Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, […]

Russell Westbrook was putting some shots up on the court ahead of Monday’s showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets. Russ was then greeted by Kyrie Irving as the Nets star made his way to the court, presumably to take part in his own shooting drills. The pair exchanged words in what […]

Kevin Durant and LeBron James may be competitors on the basketball court, but what is clear is that these two have a high level of respect for each other. The Brooklyn Nets star recently opened up about his true feelings on LeBron’s longevity and how he’s still dominating the league at age 38. This fact […]

Brooklyn Nets point-forward Ben Simmons missed Saturday’s game against the New York Knicks with left knee soreness. Sans Simmons, the Nets managed to beat the Knicks at home by a final score of 122-115 behind 32 points and nine assists from Kyrie Irving. Still, when the storied Los Angeles Lakers travel to Brooklyn to play […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a heartbreaker to the Boston Celtics on Saturday in overtime and probably should’ve won in regulation. LeBron James was clearly hacked by Jayson Tatum but the referees missed the call, which resulted in The King putting on a theatrical performance that many criticized. The latest figure to do so was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (23-27) visit the Brooklyn Nets (30-19) on Monday night. Action tips off at 7:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Nets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Los Angeles has lost two of their last three games and sits in 13th place in the Western Conference. […]

The National Basketball Referees Association said what everyone knew regarding the missed foul call on LeBron James at the end of the Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics game on Saturday night: they made a mistake. “Like everyone else, referees make mistakes,” the association wrote on Twitter on Sunday. “We made one at the end of last […]

Patrick Beverley recently took a camera and showed it to a referee after a LeBron James no-call during a Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics game. The moment took the NBA world by storm and went viral. Beverley broke his silence on the situation, via the Pat Bev Pod. “We were cheated! I took somebody’s camera,” Patrick […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a couple of New York games on back-to-back nights this coming week, but LeBron James is still thinking about the loss against the Celtics in Boston. The Lakers star made that clear on his recent Instagram story, tagging Jayson Tatum on a video showing the missed foul call in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers started off their annual Grammy road trip with a loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, and the game was not without controversy. With the score tied at 105 and mere seconds left in the game, LeBron James drove to the rim looking to potentially win the game for the Lakers. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James still can’t move on after they were cheated of the win against the Boston Celtics on Saturday. James was fouled by Jayson Tatum on what could have been a game-winning lay-up with less than a second left in the fourth quarter. James missed the shot but should have been […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have ruled LeBron James and Anthony Davis out for the team’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center on Monday night. The Lakers will face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The Lakers are ruling LeBron James and Anthony Davis OUT for Monday’s game vs. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t done wheeling and dealing ahead of the NBA trade deadline as they attempt to surround centerpiece LeBron James with the right supporting cast. As a result, Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. is rumored to be on their radar, according to Yahoo Sports Jake Fischer. However, speaking to NBA insider […]

It’s safe to say LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t all that heartened by the league office quickly copping to the referees’ obvious mistake at the end of regulation in Saturday’s overtime loss to the Boston Celtics. Magic Johnson, unsurprisingly, didn’t take kindly to the egregious no-call that likely cost his former team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics helped usher in the NBA’s rivalry week. But the action-packed, overtime win from the Celtics is riddled with controversy after LeBron James was fouled on a last-second shot in regulation that could have ended the game. As James drove to the hoop in a tie game at the […]

The lead official of the Los Angeles Lakers’ controversial loss to the Boston Celtics and the NBA admitted that LeBron James was fouled by Jayson Tatum on a layup attempt that would have sealed victory for the Lakers. Instead, Los Angeles fell in overtime on Saturday night at TD Garden, 125-121. Add it to the […]