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The free agency chapter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer is complete. The story of their offseason is far from over. The Lakers have filled 14 of 15 roster spots (not counting two-way contracts). As per usual, the team will likely begin the season with the final spot open for flexibility purposes. That roster, though, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been grinding in the offseason. The King has been working hard to prepare for what many expect to be a bounceback campaign for him and the rest of the squad. LeBron recently shared a brief clip of himself in what appears to be his post-workout state. James can […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook has found new representation. Amid a summer of trade speculation, the nine-time All-Star has hired NBA super-agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Last month, the topic of Westbrook’s representation made major headlines when his agent of 14 years, Thad Foucher, penned an unprecedented […]

The NBA offseason is in full swing and it is time for some of the world’s best athletes to give their bodies a well-earned rest. This is especially the case with Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who are two of the most accomplished NBA players in basketball […]

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has long idolized the late Kobe Bryant and he’ll now continue to be the face of the Nike franchise in place of The Black Mamba. DeRozan has signed a new four-year deal with the company. Via Shams: Fresh off making All-NBA second team, Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan is signing […]

Kendrick Nunn did not exactly find much success with the Los Angeles Lakers on the court last season. As a matter of fact, he didn’t even play a single minute for the team last year due to injury. Be that as it may, what is clear is that Nunn is winning off the court. The […]

Anthony Davis has heard all the nasty criticism that has been thrown in his direction. In particular, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is well aware of the slander that was brought about by his confession earlier in the offseason about not touching a basketball for more than a month. This admission did not sit well […]

Shareef O’Neal did not exactly make waves during his brief Summer League stint with the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas. The son of Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal was not able to secure his spot on the team this coming season, but at least he did enough to warrant a deal with […]

The basketball world was met with some tragic news on Sunday after it was announced that Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell had passed away. The Hall of Fame big man was 88 and he reportedly “passed away peacefully.” Tributes have been pouring in for the fallen icon, and one of the personalities that have sent […]

At 44, Tom Brady still remains to be one of the most dominant quarterbacks in the NFL. The same can be said for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who himself has set the bar in the NBA after his mind-blowing performance in Year 19 of his career last season. Be that as it may, […]

Andre Iguodala has come into the defense of Russell Westbrook once again as the Los Angeles Lakers star continues to be disrespected by the media. In the latest episode of his Point Forward podcast, Iguodala shared how Westbrook has fallen victim to the media creating false or most of the time exaggerated narratives around players. […]

It’s been a very interesting summer for Russell Westbrook as his future with the Los Angeles Lakers continues to be shrouded in uncertainty. It’s no secret that LA has been trying to trade the former league MVP and that at this point, they have yet to find an opposing team that’s willing to take on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics have one of the most intense rivalries in all of sports. There are very few things that can unite the loyal supporters of these storied franchises. One of them is the passing of the late, great Bill Russell. Lakers team owner Jeanie Buss has taken to Twitter […]

Bronny James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, isn’t even in college yet, and already, we can’t stop talking about this 17-year-old kid. At this point, he isn’t exactly superstar material, but at the same time, he does have some potential to make it in the NBA. 15-year NBA veteran Thaddeus […]

If the New York Knicks pull off a trade for Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers may come in and engage them in trade talks for Julius Randle. At least that is what a “plugged-in” source has told NBA insider Marc Stein, who also noted that the Lakers would not have any […]

Kendrick Nunn battled through a knee injury during his first year with the Los Angeles Lakers last season, and unfortunately, it resulted in the 26-year-old being forced to sit out the entire campaign. At this point, it’s almost hard to imagine that he still has yet to make his debut for LA. Be that as […]

Bronny James has become one of the most highly touted names in his class, and it goes without saying that this has a lot to do with how he’s the first-born son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Bronny is no scrub, but he isn’t exactly a five-star recruit either. Nevertheless, there are already […]

Based on what we’ve seen so far, it is clear that the graphics from the highly-anticipated NBA 2K23 are going to be insane. Be that as it may, you still can’t please them all. This was exactly the case for Dallas Mavericks big man JaVale McGee after he saw a side-by-side comparison of his virtual […]

LeBron James and Draymond Green may be fierce competitors on the basketball court, but off of it, they’re actually really good friends. They have had their fair share of on-court squabbles through the years, and their relationship has now developed into a friendship between two stars that have the utmost respect for each other. A […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked with the Indiana Pacers for a potential deal for Buddy Hield and Myles Turner. However, even if the Purple and Gold pull off the trade, an NBA exec doesn’t believe it makes them title contenders. While no deal is imminent and it’s unlikely the Lakers make a move […]

Beginning at midnight on Aug. 4, LeBron James will be eligible to sign a two-year, $97.1 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. As it stands, LeBron has one year left on his deal — that year being his 20th NBA season, in which he’ll turn 38. Initially, LeBron and Klutch may have wanted to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are prepared to run it back in 2022-2023 following their disastrous 2021-2022 season. LeBron James is ready to lead the Lakers back to the postseason, however, he could push for an exit. But Lakers fans don’t need to fret just yet, as he likely wouldn’t push for an exit until the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t exactly lived up to expectations after winning the 2020 title. And as training camp fast approaches, the purple-and-gold are no closer to legitimate championship contention in 2022-23, still in a state of flux while scouring the market for Russell Westbrook trades. The Lakers’ inability to build a winner and ongoing […]

Dennis Schröder wants to return to Los Angeles, but would it make sense for the Lakers to run it back with the German playmaker? During his lone season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dennis Schroder allegedly wanted a greater role. He didn’t get that, but after a season away from L.A., it seems absence has […]

JR Smith had a very good career in the NBA. He won two NBA championships, won awards throughout his career and at one time was known as one of the more deadly shooters in the league. At times during his career, he appeared to have a specific mentality of a player that garners attention. Clearly, […]

Kobe Bryant took practice very seriously. As a matter of fact, the Los Angeles Lakers icon treated everything basketball-related with a certain sense of solemnity. Former teammate Luke Walton had to learn this the hard way, and it was a lesson that the Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach will never forget. Back in 2016, Walton went […]

After seeing his deal with the Los Angeles Lakers come to an end, Dwight Howard has yet to sign a new contract. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year is currently a free agent and is in search of his next team. Howard recently made a surprise appearance at a WWE Tryout event in Nashville, […]

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo has a lot to prove this season. He was spotted with the man who arguably has the biggest chip on his shoulder coming into the new campaign in Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers. After signs of life during the Heat’s most recent playoff run, Oladipo signed back on […]

Trading Russell Westbrook has proven to be quite a daunting challenge for the Los Angeles Lakers. This obviously has a lot to do with the gargantuan contract he currently has, with opposing teams unwilling to take on such a significant cap hit for a player like Russ. At this point, the possibility of Westbrook staying […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t made much headway with regard to a Russell Westbrook-for-Kyrie Irving trade with the Brooklyn Nets. At this point, it seems that LA will need to get creative if they still want to reunite Kyrie with former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James in Hollywood. An anonymous NBA insider seems to have […]

When talking about LeBron James’ children in basketball, the conversation often goes to Bronny James. After all, he’s the one who is the closest to playing in the NBA. Avid high school hoops fans, though, know that there’s a more intriguing James in the circuit: Bryce James. Bryce James has slowly been gaining a fan […]

LeBron James’ Drew League appearance was a historic moment for hoop fans everywhere. The Los Angeles Lakers star last stepped foot in the Pro-Am league in 2011. 11 years later, his return to the league was met by a big ovation from the crowd. As usual, Bron did not disappoint, putting on a show for […]

Does it make sense for the Los Angeles Lakers to run it back with 38-year-old Carmelo Anthony? The Lakers have clearly intended to get younger this summer. Their free agent signings show that they succeeded in that goal. This approach, however, may not have necessarily addressed their weaknesses last season. One of their main problems […]

Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry came up a little bit short on Wednesday when he threw the honorary first pitch during the Oakland Athletics’ matchup against the Houston Astros. The four-time NBA champ has taken a lot of stick for his rather embarrassing performance, and ex-teammate Juan Toscano-Anderson has decided to join the party. JTA, […]

The legend of Just Ghazal continues to grow on social media after the Instagram model accused Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James of ‘creepin’ on her on the platform. The plot has now thickened after the popular influencer doubled down on her claim in a recent post. For some context, IG model Just Ghazal recently […]

Carmelo Anthony did not exactly have a very impactful year with the Los Angeles Lakers last season. Then again, you could say that Melo’s contributions were overshadowed by all the negativity that surrounded the squad for pretty much the entire year. At this point, however, without a contract extension offer on the table, it seems […]

Dwight Howard has been through quite a lot in what has been a decorated 18-year career. He is now in the tail end of his tenure in the NBA, and at this point, the 36-year-old can’t help but talk about life after retirement. One of the subjects of conversation with regard to Howard’s career is […]

At this point, it seems that Carmelo Anthony’s stint with the Los Angeles Lakers will come to an end after just one season. The 10-time All-Star remains to be a free agent at the moment, as he has yet to secure a new deal with LA. Right now, a few teams might be circling on […]

Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant go way back. These two used to be one of the most explosive duos in the NBA during their time together as teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This was before KD decided to jump ship to join the Golden State Warriors, and everything sort of went downhill from there […]