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There are more and more rumblings that the Los Angeles Lakers might bring Russell Westbrook back for the 2022-23 season even after the disastrous 2021-22 campaign. Westbrook is set to make over $47 million next season assuming he picks up his player option, making a trade rather difficult given his declining play. To get off […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is ready to enjoy unrestricted free agency for the first time in his NBA career this summer. When any star is set to hit the market, that means the Los Angeles Lakers rumors start to heat up because that’s how it usually works. LaVine teased Lakers fans with brief comments […]

To say that Russell Westbrook failed to live up to the expectations many had on him when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers last summer would be a huge understatement. So much so, that there has now been a lot of talk about LA parting ways with the former league MVP after just one season […]

There’s no denying that LeBron James and Anthony Davis just had one of, if not the most miserable season with the Los Angeles Lakers during this past year. It’s also absolutely true that these two are some of the most competitive individuals you’ll ever meet. Couple these two factors together and you have the perfect […]

The Los Angeles Lakers do not have a pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. That could very well change before the festivities wrap on June 23rd. According to The Athletic’s John Hollinger, the Lakers have made it known that they are interested in buying back into the proceedings: “L.A. has been open about using its […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of an extensive search for their next head coach. Darvin Ham, Kenny Atkinson, and Terry Stotts are reportedly the final three candidates for the job, but one NBA legend believes that’s not a recipe for success. Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett put the Lakers on blast via […]

Coaching the Los Angeles Lakers means placing your mark on one of the most historic franchises in NBA history. It is a gig that most people would die for. However, JJ Redick recently expressed a much different mindset on the Lakers coaching position. “The Lakers’ head coaching job is not a good job.” Redick’s blunt […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have narrowed down their head coaching search to three names: Darvin Ham, Kenny Atkinson, and Terry Stotts. Ham has reportedly made the “strongest impression” on the front office, but the other two have more experience as an NBA HC. But according to sources close to Marc Stein, there could actually be […]

Magic Johnson’s opinion on the Lakers is still widely respected throughout the organization. The Lakers legend is never shy about expressing his opinion on the state of the team. And the players listen to him despite some of his critical takes. Johnson was recently asked about what the Lakers need in a head coach as […]

Magic Johnson knows a thing or two about winning with the Lakers. The five-time NBA champion and three-time MVP had an unprecedented run with the purple and gold. Now, Magic Johnson has taken an advisory role, often sharing his thoughts on the current state of affairs in LA. Most recently, Johnson sounded off on the […]

There’s always a good chance that when things go up, they eventually have to come down at some point in time. Case in point, this rare Kobe Bryant pull from the 90s and the NBA card market as a whole. While a select few names are trending up because of the playoffs, like those that […]

Is Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James working on a documentary with Nike? That is the question of most NBA fans after the star forward hinted on Instagram that there could be a project related to it. James posted a photo on his IG stories detailing how Reebok tried to give him a $10 million […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still in the middle of their coaching search, but one primary target has already ruled himself out of the race before talks even began. As reported earlier, the Michigan Wolverines head coach has declined an invitation to be considered for the Lakers’ head coaching vacancy. He remains committed at Ann […]

Juwan Howard has existing relationships with two of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most influential power brokers. Don’t expect him to bail on his alma mater and jump to the NBA just to placate Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and superstar LeBron James, though. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Howard recently declined an invitation to be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have cut their head coaching search down to three names: Kenny Atkinson, Terry Stotts, and Darvin Ham. All of them are also candidates for the Charlotte Hornets job, but there is one coach in particular who LeBron James reportedly wants to take over in LA. Via Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report: […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of an extensive search for their next head coach, with the front office narrowing down their final candidates to three. Kenny Atkinson, Terry Stotts, and Darvin Ham. But, it appears the Charlotte Hornets are also eyeing the same coaches for their HC vacancy, with Ham one of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have trimmed their list of potential head coaches down to three candidates. Kenny Atkinson, Terry Stotts, and Darvin Ham are the finalists to win the job heading into the next round of interviews. All three have lots of experience at the NBA level, but it appears Ham, who is currently an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are either planning on bringing back Russell Westbrook in 2022-23, or they just want the rest of the NBA to think that. A Westbrook return seemed unthinkable. LeBron/Klutch wanted him dealt at the deadline. He was the source of internal tension throughout the season, and the on-court fit was disastrous. The fan […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers get closer to selecting a new head coach to oversee the closure of the LeBron James Era, three finalists have emerged for the gig: Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham, former Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts (per Woj), and Golden State Warriors assistant and ex-Brooklyn Nets head coach […]

The Chicago Bulls had a solid 2021-2022 season, but had a disappointing finish. After being one of the hottest teams for much of the year, they struggled down the stretch and were easily handled by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs. With the offseason underway, minds have shifted to guard Zach […]

All eyes were on the Boston Celtics on Thursday night as they looked to even out the series against the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Marcus Smart stole the show for the Celtics and his strong performance drew quite a reaction from Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson. Johnson took […]

There’s no louder LeBron James critic than Skip Bayless. But that’s not something you can say about his wife, who doesn’t share his disdain for the Los Angeles Lakers frontman. In a sitdown interview with his wife Ernestine Sclafani, Skip Bayless asked about her opinion of the Lakers star. His wife admitted that she’s been […]

The NBA Playoffs are underway and all eyes are on the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Both organizations are battling out to see who will represent the Eastern Conference in the Finals. However, the postseason has been plagued with questionable calls throughout or lack thereof. So much so, that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James […]

There are few more fascinating relationships in the NBA than that of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets. The pair had a major falling out after they won a title with the Cleveland Cavaliers a few years back and it ended up with Kyrie leaving the Cavs for […]

As much as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers need to add in a few major pieces to shake up their roster, the harsh reality for them is that they currently do not have too many trade assets to go by. Their tank isn’t exactly empty, but let’s just say that making some major […]

There has been ongoing concern about Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball’s knee injury, which kept him out the last three months of the season and then the playoffs. Ball underwent surgery for a meniscus tear in January, but a stubborn bone bruise that just won’t heal has some wondering what the heck is going on. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James got brutally honest in a recent Q&A session on Twitter. One of his most fascinating revelations focused on what he considers to be the “toughest moment” of his entire career. As much as The King has achieved throughout what has been a decorated career, there’s also no denying that […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Metta Sandiford-Artest is not one bit concerned about Russell Westbrook and the future of the Purple and Gold despite their disastrous 2021-22 season. The Lakers missed the playoffs after finishing 11th in the West, a shocking ending to a season that started with championship aspirations behind LeBron James, Anthony Davis […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley is far from done when it comes to speaking his truths against Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul. Pat Bev has had some slanderous takes against his nemesis of late and he’s now come out with another one on a recent appearance on ESPN’s Stephen A’s World. This time around, the feisty […]

We all know that the Los Angeles Lakers had quite a miserable campaign during this past season. Minnesota Timberwolves outspoken guard Patrick Beverley is well aware of this fact and he is adamant that it would have been much different if he were around. https://open.spotify.com/episode/34ocYBAYRNQiTnnPfkOCwr?si=432c452219574b0d According to Beverley, the Lakers would have found more success […]

Transporting NBA stars to different eras has always been one of the most heated areas of debate among fans. Not even Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant are spared from chopping it up on NBA eras. KD posted a simple question on Twitter: Which NBA centers from the 90s era would […]

Luka Doncic just showed the basketball world that not only is he the real deal but that also, he can step up to the plate when it matters the most. Doncic led the Mavs to a demolition job over the top-seeded Phoenix Suns in Game 7 of their second-round series en route to booking their […]

The silver lining of the Los Angeles Lakers missing the playoffs is that they get to take part in Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. LeBron James and Co. have a small chance of landing the No. 1 overall pick but unfortunately for them, even if they do, this pick will be sent over to the Pelicans. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be the subject a movie set to come to big screens. Shooting Stars, a film adaptation of the 2009 biography written by James and Buzz Bissinger, is expected to release in 2023 and will feature five-star Oregon basketball commit Marquis Cook playing the role of James, according to […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen believes chemistry was not the only problem that doomed LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2021-22 season. Pippen had been through a lot in his NBA career, and so he knows what it takes for a team to actually make it to the postseason and win at […]

Patrick Beverley has been quite a thorn on the side of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. It is clear, however, that the feisty Timberwolves guard holds LeBron in very high regard. So much so, that Pat Bev literally attempted to recruit James to Minnesota on live TV. https://open.spotify.com/episode/34ocYBAYRNQiTnnPfkOCwr?si=432c452219574b0d Beverley was a guest on ESPN’s […]

The United States is mourning after two separate shootings took place in different cities over the weekend. One shooting in Buffalo, New York, claimed ten lives, while the other, in Laguna Woods, California, claimed one life. Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson tweeted a message in response to the violence, extending his and his wife’s […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley should probably be called Silky Johnson at this point, because he’s the new Player Hater of the Year. Beverley went on a rampage against Chris Paul on Monday after the Phoenix Suns’ embarrassing Game 7 defeat over the weekend, but he also had some time for the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

Luka Doncic was the belle of the NBA ball as he led the Dallas Mavericks to a stunning blowout win against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. The Slovenian sensation left a certain Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. King James was asked by a random fan on Twitter on his favorite NBA star under […]