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It goes without saying that at the moment, Russell Westbrook is not exactly the most well-loved individual among Los Angeles Lakers fans. The former league MVP did not help his cause when he decided to snub LeBron James during one of LA’s Summer League games last week. Both Westbrook and LeBron were in attendance at […]

When Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry started the “Night Night” celebration during the 2022 playoffs, little did he know that it will trend like it did today. Now, more and more fans are jumping into the hype and even taking it to the next level. Such was the case recently when a young hooper […]

The Golden State Warriors’ ongoing dynasty marks one of the most dominant single-team runs in NBA history. Still, Joe Lacob isn’t satisfied after winning a remarkable fourth championship in eight seasons. Golden State’s notoriously confident owner has even bigger long-term ambitions, directly influenced by an icon from his team’s Southern California rivals./ During his appearance […]

In a battle between the City of Angels and D-Town, the Los Angeles Lakers will meet up with the Dallas Mavericks for some summer fun out west. Join us for our NBA odds series, where our Lakers-Mavericks prediction and pick will be revealed for all basketball fans and bettors to see.   Los Angeles is […]

On Friday, Russell Westbrook decided to part ways with his long-time agent, Thad Foucher, after 14 years. In his statement, Foucher hinted at Russ wanting to be traded by the Los Angeles Lakers. But, according to Dan Woike of the LA Times, he’s never actually requested to be moved. Multiple sources tell the @latimes that […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving still have a very unclear future. Irving opted in to his contract but is expected to be traded. His potential destination is uncertain. The Los Angeles Lakers have been talked about in rumors, but there would be a lot of moving pieces in a Brooklyn-LA deal. Could Irving return […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has nothing but love for Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue, and he reiterated that admiration once again with an epic tribute for his former coach. On his Instagram stories, James showed off his hoodie with an edited print of the infamous Allen Iverson stepover. Instead of Iverson, […]

It looks like new Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall has his eyes on the “Battle of LA” against the Los Angeles Lakers. In his interview with Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, Wall shared his excitement to play in the rivalry game between the two LA teams and noted his belief that it will be an […]

Where Russell Westbrook ends up at the conclusion of this offseason is still up in the air. But the Los Angeles Lakers point guard isn’t sitting on his hands waiting for things to happen. Russell Westbrook has reportedly parted ways with his longtime agent Thad Foucher after a partnership that lasted throughout his entire 14-year […]

Alex Caruso may have moved on from the Los Angeles Lakers, but he’ll always be thankful to LeBron James and the massive impact he has had on his career. Speaking with Jonathan Adams of Heavy, Caruso opened up about his relationship with LeBron and how his support has given him that extra confidence to move […]

Even if the Los Angeles Lakers were able to retain Alex Caruso the past offseason, it’s doubtful that things would be different for them in 2021-22. The Chicago Bulls guard seemed to suggest as much, highlighting how turnovers and rebuilding chemistry have been the biggest issues for the Purple and Gold last campaign. The Lakers […]

It’s a known fact that the Los Angeles Lakers were one of the most disappointing teams in the entire NBA last season. They weren’t exactly at the bottom of the barrel, but considering the lofty expectations everyone had on them, there’s no denying that this team failed considerably in terms of meeting the standard. It’s […]

Savannah James couldn’t help but be impressed over the latest proof that her son Bronny is so much like his dad, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. On Instagram, The Battle uploaded the video of Bronny’s recent viral dunk side-by-side with LeBron’s popular slam when he was in high school. The resemblance is uncanny, so […]

LeBron James is used to getting booed in a lot of arenas around the NBA. But, there is one city, in particular, that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar hates more than anywhere else: Boston. The King recently spoke about the matter on the latest episode of HBO’s “The Shop”, where Marcus Rashford joined him as […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been a dominant performer in the playoffs for more than a decade now, but surprisingly, Milwaukee Bucks big man Serge Ibaka edges him in one department. Naturally, Ibaka was bot surprised and honored to even be mentioned alongside LeBron. On Friday StatMuse shared how LeBron has been the […]

NBA legend Scottie Pippen is a big fan of Stephen Curry. The six-time NBA champion has no doubt that the Golden State Warriors superstar is the greatest shooter to have ever picked up a basketball. According to Pip, Curry still has a long way to go before he ends up calling it a career. Speaking […]

Despite all the trade rumors that have been circling within and around the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, this team has not made any noteworthy moves to significantly improve its roster for 2022-23. There have been a handful of free agent signings, but none that are expected to make a major impact on the team […]

There hasn’t been a lot of traction in trade talks involving Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving, with the Los Angeles Lakers failing to offer the Brooklyn Nets an enticing enough package. Well, according to reports, the San Antonio Spurs could be a third team involved who may be in the mix to acquire Russ. Via […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed some solid, young players this offseason but are still looking to add more. One veteran that they have their eyes on is Patrick Beverley. The pesky defender was included in the Rudy Gobert trade and the Utah Jazz will likely reroute him to a different team. There is one […]

The Utah Jazz have made some franchise-altering decisions this offseason. Highlighted by the Rudy Gobert deal and with a potential Donovan Mitchell trade looming, the franchise is set for a full rebuild. While Mitchell and Gobert are the two players set to bring the largest return, they may not be the only players on the […]

Don’t mistake Jeanie Buss’ soft appearance for her lack of killer instinct. This woman is as strong-willed as any other team owner in the NBA, and there’s no denying that she has done a marvelous job as the Governor of the Los Angeles Lakers over the past half-decade. What is also a known fact is […]

Austin Reaves may not have had an overly significant impact on the Los Angeles Lakers last season, but there’s no denying that this young man earned the respect of both his teammates and the fans alike. The incoming second-year shooting guard made some waves during his rookie campaign, and now he’s hoping to build on […]

It’s been two and a half years since Kobe Bryant passed away. However, his memory and his legacy remain as strong as ever. This cannot be more true for Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, who herself had a close personal relationship with the Black Mamba before his untimely passing. Recently, Buss provided an update […]

The Utah Jazz could be making more roster-altering moves after trading away star center Rudy Gobert. Gobert was sent to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, four first-round picks, and a pick swap. This gives Utah the assets to retool its roster for a brighter future. Star […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made some moves in the offseason, but none of them have been significant enough to make us believe that this team is going to be a much better squad in 2022-23. Team owner Jeanie Buss recently opened up about her side’s offseason transactions thus far, and while she’s “absolutely” happy […]

Right now, the biggest name on the trade market is without a doubt Kevin Durant after the former league MVP demanded a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. At this point, however, KD could move down in the pecking order if, for some reason, the Los Angeles Lakers decide to put LeBron James on the trade […]

According to multiple reports, LeBron James really likes the idea of reuniting with former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kyrie Irving. The Los Angeles Lakers have been working behind the scenes to try and make a trade deal with the Brooklyn Nets happen but at this point, nothing has come to fruition. If a LeBron-Kyrie reunion in […]

A few weeks back, Los Angeles Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss came out with an emotional tweet expressing how much she misses her dear friend Kobe Bryant. Buss poured her heart out as she shared how much the late, great Black Mamba meant to her on a personal level as well as to the franchise in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans played a major part in the Los Angeles Lakers finishing outside the play-in tournament last season, beating the purple-and-gold twice over a five-day span in late March and early April. Those wins were crucial to the Pelicans ultimately making the playoffs, then pushing the Phoenix Suns  to a hard-fought six-game series […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently found himself in hot water after he made some interesting comments about Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia. The King essentially said Griner should be questioning if she should even want to return to America after they failed to go to bat for her in her brutal court trial. […]

Despite having other roster concerns, the Brooklyn Nets are interested in trading for Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. Donovan Mitchell trade rumors have heated up once more. With the Utah Jazz seemingly aimed at rebuilding and potentially targeting French big man Victor Wembanyama, the three-time NBA All-Star looks to be next on the trading block. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is many things. What he is not, however, is a rapper. Be that as it may, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar does appreciate some bars every here and there — especially when it’s a diss track aimed at some of his biggest rivals in the NBA. Giannis recently shared a savage diss track via […]

Much has been made about the Los Angeles Lakers’ pursuit of Kyrie Irving, as they look to reunite the enigmatic star with his former teammate LeBron James. It feels like the Lakers are now on the brink of bringing Kyrie to LA in a blockbuster deal that will also likely put an end to the […]

Anthony Davis received a lot of stick when a video of himself admitting that he hasn’t picked up a basketball for months went completely viral. This caused a lot of panic among some overly analytical fans, who saw this as a sign of the Los Angeles Lakers star’s lack of determination during the offseason. Well, […]

A debate poll involving Andre Iguodala and Carmelo Anthony has recently gone viral. In it, fans are asked which career they’d rather have between Iggy and Melo. Quite surprisingly, the Golden State Warriors veteran took a bit of a landslide victory over Anthony. Iguodala himself caught wind of the poll in question and he could […]

Kyrie Irving’s home in the 2022-23 season has yet to be decided. While he is currently under contract with the Brooklyn Nets, the rumors surrounding him joining the Los Angeles Lakers persist. Although seeing Irving team up with LeBron James again would be a sight to behold, Irving will most likely be remaining with Brooklyn. […]

It’s been less than two weeks since Patrick Beverley was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Utah Jazz in the Rudy Gobert blockbuster and it appears he could potentially be on the move once again, according to the rumor mill. Per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, Pat Bev is a “strong trade candidate” and […]

It’s a well-known fact that the Los Angeles Lakers were one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA last season. It’s also no secret that they’re doing everything they can to try and improve their team ahead of what they hope will be a bounceback campaign in 2022-23. Unfortunately for LeBron James and Co., […]

There has been a lot of slander thrown in the direction of Russell Westbrook for pretty much his entire debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Now that he’s gone through a full campaign with LA, the criticism continues to be as loud as ever. Golden State Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala has had enough of […]