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It’s no secret Luka Doncic idolizes LeBron James. The Slovenian grew up watching the Los Angeles Lakers star, and there are clear shades of LeBron in his playing style. Interestingly, James himself said recently that the Dallas Mavericks youngster is his current favorite player under 25, which is not surprising given how phenomenal he has […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James got a bit of engagement on Twitter on Monday night as he went on an impromptu Q&A session with his followers. One of his former Cavs teammates, Damon Jones, joined in on the fun and he posed a very intriguing question for The King. Jones asked LeBron to list […]

One of the biggest pieces missing in LeBron James’ illustrious career is a Slam Dunk Contest title. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has never really shown a real interest in joining the highly-anticipated All-Star event and at this point in his career, it seems unlikely that he’ll ever take part in a Dunk Contest in […]

Tom Brady wants to face Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in a one-in-one battle of some of the oldest men in American sports. But so no one will have an advantage, they won’t be playing American Football or basketball. During LeBron’s Twitter Q&A, Brady joined in the fun and asked James who would win […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar decided to kill off some time on Monday night by going on an impromptu Q&A session on Twitter. After all, there weren’t any games for the playoffs,so what better way to bide the time, right? One of the most intriguing questions the Lakers talisman faced was a query about the best […]

There has been no shortage of young superstars emerging in the NBA this year. Ja Morant had quite a run with the Memphis Grizzlies, while Jayson Tatum is still vying for the title with the Boston Celtics after taking down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champs Milwaukee Bucks. If you ask Los Angeles Lakers superstar […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has said time and time again that it is one of his dreams to play with his son, Bronny James, in the NBA before he retires. That hasn’t changed even with Father Time catching up to him. During his Twitter Q&A, LeBron highlighted that it’s still his “100% plan” […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows very well who he wants to be teammates with in a fictional 2-vs-2 match against Chicago Bulls legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. LeBron conducted a Q&A on Twitter, and one of the first questions he was asked is which player (be it from the past or present) […]

There’s no denying that during their time together with the Cavs, Kyrie Irving and LeBron James formed one of the most formidable duos in the entire NBA. Recently, the Brooklyn Nets superstar talked about his time playing alongside LeBron, which apparently, also included an epic 1-on-1 game between these two former teammates. The Nets point […]

The Sixers received a ton of praise during James Harden’s early days with the squad. This was right after his blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets went down. After seeing how Harden played alongside Joel Embiid during their first couple of games together, some people were quick to point out that this was the new […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of work to do this offseason. After finishing a pitiful 33-49 and missing the play-in tournament, the Lakers are set to make big changes in the locker room. On top of a coaching searching following the departure of Frank Vogel, many believe the Lakers’ roster itself needs retooling. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new head coach — who will be tasked with turning around the franchise and overseeing the closing of LeBron James’ championship window — is gaining steam, albeit meticulously. With the rumors percolating by the day, let’s take a moment to round up what we know so far. Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t hide his delight and excitement after witnessing Liverpool take home the FA Cup against Chelsea on Sunday. Liverpool and Chelsea ended regulation time at a 0-0 deadlock, forcing the contest to turn into the penalty shootout. The Reds then proceeded to edge the Blues, thanks in large part […]

Anyone who followed the NBA back in 2016 remembers the train wreck that was the New York Knicks. After years of being, well, not good, they looked towards a savior from Tinseltown: Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson. Jackson was brought in as team president to bring a “winning culture” in the Big Apple. Well, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still in the middle of their coaching search, but as it currently stands, there are already two candidates standing out to be LeBron James and the Purple and Gold’s next head coach. According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, there is no clear frontrunner for the position yet. However, Milwaukee […]

Frank Vogel might not be without a job for very long now. LeBron James’ former coach now appears to be in line to take on his next assignment amid reports of Vogel being eyed by the Charlotte Hornets as their next head coach. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, Vogel is one […]

When Kyrie Irving signed with the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent in 2019, he brought his good buddy Kevin Durant with him. It was sort of a package deal for these two superstars. Apparently, though, Kyrie had one major LeBron James demand from Brooklyn before he agreed to join the team. An anonymous source […]

After Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal revealed his man crush on Tom Brady, it seems the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is flattered. In fact, he wants to get to the NBA on TNT Show and join the crew! On Thursday, Charles Barkley outed O’Neal comments about Brady. Apparently, Shaq and Tom had dinner recently […]

Kevin Love has just spilled the beans on his good buddy LeBron James. According to Love, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is one of the most frugal people he knows. What makes this story even more astonishing is when you consider how LeBron is literally the highest-paid athlete in sports. Apparently, LeBron does not use […]

A fair amount of Los Angeles Lakers fans don’t necessarily like Patrick Beverley. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard is quite the character and he’s been a bit of a thorn in the side for the purple and gold. Well, as it turns out, Beverley actually dreams of playing alongside the great LeBron James. The Timberwolves veteran […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been relaxing in the offseason for weeks, after failing to make it to the 2022 NBA Playoffs. The postseason tournament is in full swing, and two huge games are slated for Friday the 13th. While stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum might be worried about the “bad luck” that […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers stud Robert Horry has hit more than a few clutch shots during his heyday. After all, you don’t get the nickname “Big Shot Bob” for nothing. As such, the seven-time NBA champion can be considered an authority when it comes to naming the best clutch shooter in the league. His top […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have begun the search for their next head coach. After looking into two coaches who were already on the market, they are hoping that the Philadelphia 76ers will provide them with another candidate. Doc Rivers lost in the second round in his second season with the Sixers and sounds like a […]

James Harden was missing in action in the Sixers’ season-ending Game 6 loss at the hands of the Miami Heat on Thursday night. The former league MVP was nowhere to be found in what was the most important game of Philly’s season and naturally, the pitchforks have been taken out. Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic […]

The Sixers suffered yet another injury blow early in Thursday’s do-or-die Game 5 matchup against the Miami Heat after Danny Green was helped to the locker room with an apparent knee injury. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James saw the entire thing and he could not help but react to the injury of his former […]

Next season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is set to make NBA history when he finally breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. It’s no longer a matter of if, but it’s now become a matter of when. For their part, the Lakers are hoping to make the most out of that occasion. As a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have requested permission to interview Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Charles Lee for the team’s vacant head coaching job, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Lee is not the only member of Mike Budenholzer’s championship-winning staff to get a look from the Lakers. Los Angeles previously requested to interview Darvin Ham. […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson received quite the honor on Thursday as the NBA renamed the Western Conference Finals MVP award after him, while the Eastern Conference Finals MVP will be named after Larry Bird. Magic quickly reacted to the news on social media and expressed his gratitude: Thank you to the @NBA for […]

LeBron James has done a very impressive job of not even acknowledging the existence of Skip Bayless throughout his decorated career. That’s not easy to do. Well, others choose not to take the same high-road approach LeBron has been on. For his part, former Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma has decided to fire back […]

The never-ending GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan will likely never be truly settled. But the Los Angeles Lakers star has one additional Hall of Famer in his corner. Dallas Mavericks head coach and legendary point guard Jason Kidd was asked to weigh in on the GOAT debate on the spot during the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are deep into the hunt for their next head coach after the unceremonious firing of Frank Vogel. Could a former Brooklyn Nets coach and current Golden State Warriors assistant be their guy? That’s emerged as a true possibility given the latest report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: The Los Angeles […]

Despite the fact that the Los Angeles Lakers had one of their worst seasons in recent history, there’s still no denying that LeBron James played some of the best basketball of his career over the past few years. The final tally for the league’s Most Valuable Player has been revealed and it’s hard not to […]

The NBA world collectively mourned the passing of NBA Hall of Fame center Bob Lanier on Tuesday. The news of his death drew an emotional message from Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson. Lanier, 73, was already in the latter stages of his career when Magic Johnson entered the league in 1979 as the Lakers’ […]

Everyone knows by now that Phil Jackson has an influence within the Los Angeles Lakers organization. He is even reportedly involved in the team’s coaching search. Now, the power he holds within the team could be a source of problem for LeBron James and the whole franchise. According to Bill Plaschke of the LA Times, […]

LeBron James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Richard Jefferson has warned Jeanie Buss that her expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022-23 might be a tad too high. Buss recently dropped a staunch criticism of the Lakers after their failed bid to make the playoffs. The team owner said she is “growing impatient just because […]

There has been a bit of a feud between Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert and Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal of late. Shaq’s former teammate, Dwyane Wade, has now chimed in on the debate and he’s come out with a rather mind-blowing proposal about how to put this issue to bed. Gobert and […]

Los Angeles Lakers team owner Jeanie Buss recently went on a rather lengthy tirade about how frustrated she has become with the team’s current situation. The 60-year-old did not hold back about how she felt about the Lakers’ underachievements and Buss’ strong words were interpreted by some as a bit of a warning for everyone […]

The Los Angeles Lakers underperformed on the basketball court this season, but LeBron James’ bank account had its best year ever. According to Sportico, the superstar hooper and mogul pulled in $126.9M in total earnings over the past 12 months — more than any other athlete on the planet. Lionel Messi came in second ($122M), […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is evidently enjoying his offseason. He was on holiday in the Maldives then also just enjoyed the FI Miami Grand Prix over the weekend. But now, it’s back to business for The King. Bron took to Instagram on Wednesday morning in the early hours of 5 am when he […]