Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 224

At this point in the offseason, it’s becoming increasingly clear that there’s a big possibility that Russell Westbrook ends up staying with the Los Angeles Lakers beyond this summer. It’s no secret that LA has been trying to trade the former league MVP after a tumultuous first season with the team, but the harsh reality […]

The 2017 Golden State Warriors will go down in history as one of the most dominant teams we’ve ever seen. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, two of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball, teamed up alongside a tremendous supporting cast consisting of Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala, to name a […]

Phoenix Mercury star Skylar Diggins-Smith put a defender on skates and made a jump-shot which made for an incredible highlight. The play caught the attention from people all over the sports world including Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. 🛼🛼 💨 Ayyyyeeee!!! Then hit her with the "I'm Insane" celebration afterwards. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Skylar DS https://t.co/eRCsOrJvTO […]

Skip Bayless is an unapologetic LeBron James hater. Anyone who’s followed the NBA even casually knows this. When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers star, Skip will do anything to disparage his name. That’s the iconic character that made him such an infamous personality in the NBA circles. Skip’s latest claim, though, may have […]

Kyle Kuzma’s reputation has changed over the years. He was once looked at as a young and immature Los Angeles Lakers player alongside Lonzo Ball. He was known for bold fashion choices and potential on the court. However, he and Ball both ended up leaving the Lakers and embarking on new NBA journeys. And that […]

There have been conflicting reports surrounding Russell Westbrook and his current situation with the Los Angeles Lakers. Some say that he’s been working towards a move away from LA, while others claim that he hasn’t requested a trade. Amid all this confusion, new Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is calling for unity. In a recent […]

During his ESPYs acceptance speech for the Best Comeback Athlete award, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson shared how Kobe Bryant inspired him to become the athlete he is today. Now, Mychal Thompson spilled more details on how the Los Angeles Lakers icon made his job easy on teaching his son the right mindset to […]

It looks like the Los Angeles Lakers’ trade talks with the Indiana Pacers for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield are not yet dead. While a recent report stated that the talks are currently dead, Bob Kravitz of The Athletic reported that negotiations are merely idle right now. Considering that, there is still a possibility the […]

In February 2018, Fox News anchor Laura Ingraham came out with a highly controversial statement against LeBron James. The outspoken broadcaster criticized the Los Angeles Lakers superstar for being too involved in the socio political scene. According to Ingraham, James should just focus on his day job instead of sharing his thoughts about current events. […]

It’s no secret the Los Angeles Lakers still need an influx of shooting. As long as Kyrie Irving remains available via trade, though, the purple-and-gold are apparently highly unlikely to go out and get it. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported on Friday that though Los Angeles has “interest” in acquiring sharpshooters Buddy Hield of the Indiana […]

The Russell Westbrook rumors have run rampant this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be looking to trade him… but dealing away his massive contract following a down season is challenging. There were stirrings of a potential deal in the works with the Indiana Pacers. But according to The Athletic’s Bob Kravitz, the […]

Austin Reaves became the darling of the Los Angeles Lakers last season. The undrafted rookie became a fan favorite for his gritty style of play, endearing him to fans. As a result, the fanbase gave Reaves a couple of interesting nicknames: “AR-15” (in reference to his initials and jersey number), and “Hillbilly Kobe”. Recently, Austin […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to retool their roster for the next season. Aside from the obvious big-name trades they’re gunning for, the Lakeshow brass is also looking to add some more depth to their roster. They have decided to change up their approach this season, signing younger guys instead of grizzled veterans. The […]

The Detroit Pistons’ 2004 NBA Finals win over a powerhouse Los Angeles Lakers squad still remains to be one of the most memorable upsets in the history of the league. Newly-named Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was actually part of that nitty-gritty, title-winning Pistons side, and the 48-year-old has some fond memories from that unforgettable […]

LeBron James has been winning on and off the basketball court. Well, technically, his Los Angeles Lakers haven’t exactly been the most triumphant team in the NBA of late. At least he’s finding tremendous success off the hardwood, and testament to this fact is the most recent honor of The King’s own tequila brand. LeBron […]

It has been five long years since Metta Sandiford-Artest, aka Metta World Peace, aka Ron Artest, last suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, it is clear that his loyalty still lies with the purple & gold. A testament to this fact is the 42-year-old’s very bold prediction for LA this coming season. Metta […]

LeBron James shocked the NBA world when he made a surprise appearance in the famed Drew League. The pro-am league last saw the Los Angeles Lakers star in 2011, during the infamous NBA lockout. Almost 11 years later, LeBron continued to wow the crowd with his masterful performance in front of a small crowd. Draymond […]

LeBron James has been through it all in what has been an iconic career in the NBA. He has played varying roles in the league, from being the young protege, to emerging as Public Enemy No. 1, and now becoming the highly-respected “old man.” Through it all, the four-time NBA champ has learned more than […]

Anthony Davis has received a lot of criticism over the last two years following what has been an injury-riddled past couple of seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers. There is little doubt that this man is one of the top big men in the NBA today, but his inability to stay healthy has been one […]

LeBron James set the basketball world ablaze after making a surprise appearance in the Drew League right smack in the middle of the offseason. It was an unexpected sighting for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, who himself had not taken part in the high-profile pro-am league since 2011. Right now, though, LeBron’s Drew League appearance […]

Not even the early 2000s Los Angeles Lakers enjoyed the sustained success of the Golden State Warriors. But just because the Lakers’ dynasty fueled by Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant didn’t have nearly the shelf life of Golden State’s hardly means its all-time peak lags far behind the Warriors’. Shaq, in fact, is fully confident […]

Scotty Pippen Jr. has won the approval of the leader of the Los Angeles Lakers, with LeBron James giving his thumbs up on the play of the second-generation pro following Pippen’s excellent play in the 2022 NBA Summer League. The kid has a bright future!! 💜💛 https://t.co/YobiiXICsH — LeBron James (@KingJames) July 21, 2022 In […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off an NBA title and Draymond Green is still enjoying every minute of it. He also can’t believe what two of his best buddies have done this week in LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Last weekend, LeBron played in the Drew League and dropped a 42-piece. on Wednesday night, […]

It wasn’t just Stephen Curry who made headlines for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night during the ESPYs. Dubs teammate Klay Thompson was also in attendance to accept his award as this year’s Best Comeback Athlete. It was an emotional moment for Thompson, who came back to win an NBA title with Golden State […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was under a considerable amount of pressure heading into Wednesday night. The four-time NBA champ was named as the host of the annual ESPYs and in true Steph fashion, the greatest shooter of all time stepped up to the plate to open the show with a ton of hilarious […]

Bronny James has been making headlines on the high school basketball scene of late. The fact that he’s the first-born son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James obviously has a lot to do with this, but you also have to credit the young man for the eye-popping athleticism that he brings to the table. […]

Stephen Curry promised to deliver heat at the ESPYs, and he did just that to start his hosting gig. Unfortunately for Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, he’s on the receiving end of the Golden State Warriors star’s hilarious trolling. Early in the show, Curry shared how he is just the second NBA player to […]

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat have been rumored to be in the mix for a blockbuster trade that would reshape the landscape of the NBA. LA has been linked to a swoop for Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets, while Miami seems to be highly interested in Kyrie’s teammate and real-life […]

Former LeBron James teammate and Los Angeles Lakers guard Mac McClung is getting another shot to make an NBA roster. This time, it’s with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. According to Shams Charania of the Athletic, McClung is signing a one-year deal with the Warriors. The contract is non-guaranteed, but it gives the […]

There have been a lot of stories surrounding Russell Westbrook and his disappointing debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers last term. Several of these narratives centered around the former league MVP’s unwillingness to take constructive criticism from the team, particularly from the coaching staff. NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic (via Jonathan Sherman […]

At this point in the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers better have a solid Plan B in the works. A blockbuster trade deal for Kyrie Irving does not seem to be on the horizon with the Brooklyn Nets playing hardball on the enigmatic star. Right now, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the Lakers could fall […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been working hard behind the scenes to try and facilitate a blockbuster trade deal that would not only significantly improve their roster but possibly impact the landscape of the NBA ahead of the new season. Things haven’t exactly been very progressive for LA on that front, which is why they […]

Despite reports that the Los Angeles Lakers trio of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook all recently spoke on the phone to reaffirm their commitment to each other for the upcoming season, it is clear that LA is still trying to find a way to trade Westbrook away from the team. There hasn’t been […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered 2022 NBA Free Agency with half a roster to fill and almost zero resources with which to work. As a result, the team opted for an inexpensive — and refreshing — youth movement. The Lakers have signed five free agents, each under the age of 30 — a stark contrast […]

LeBron James wants everyone to listen to Teddy Bridgewater and his rather stern message about athletes’ “tough guy image.” After all, for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, what the Miami Dolphins quarterback said is true. On Wednesday, Bridgewater went viral for expressing how he’s “tired of seeing football players portray this tough guy image or […]

It’s been over two years since Kobe Bryant passed away. But the Los Angeles Lakers icon still has his imprints on the the sporting world – and not just in basketball. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is just one of thousands of professional athletes that the Mamba has impacted for the better. Carr was […]

There’s no telling whether or not Russell Westbrook will be on the Los Angeles Lakers roster come opening day. But what is certain is that the animosity has not completely dissipated between Russ and the team – and arguably the whole world at this point. Westbrook received a ton of criticism for his campaign last […]

There has been so much hype surrounding Logoman card made by Panini over the past few months. With Drake going bonkers on Flawless, LeBron James’ Triple Logoman hitting $2.4 million in value, and the Golden State Warriors trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green going up for auction soon, there’s really no shortage […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook is now seeking new representation after parting ways with his longtime agent Thad Foucher of Wasserman. Apparently, though, he already has a good idea where he wants to go. According to NBA insider Quinton Mayo, Westbrook is considering joining powerhouse agency Excel Sports Management, which is considered one of […]