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Los Angeles Lakers swingman Talen Horton-Tucker played in the Drew League on Sunday, and, well, it’s safe to say it didn’t turn out as well as he expected. In fact, it was a game to forget for the youngster. While his team Hometown Favorites won the contest, 81-67, THT didn’t have the best performance one […]

While the attention of the whole NBA world was on LeBron James and his return to the Drew League after 11 years, another NBA player casually dropped 73 points in a pro-am league to little fanfare. Toronto Raptors guard Malachi Flynn joined the Crawsover Pro-Am on Saturday and recorded the mind-numbing number in addition to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook caught some stray bullets on Sunday after San Antonio Spurs rookie Jeremy Sochan highlighted the usual mockery thrown at him. Sochan was playing a game of word association for Bleacher Report alongside Malaki Branham. Sochan picked the word “triple-double” which he had to guess while his fellow Spurs rookie […]

Shareef O’Neal turned some heads in Summer League while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. Shareef O’Neal is on a quest to continue playing basketball on the greatest stage. He wants to show that he has what it takes to thrive in the NBA. A few years ago, the 6’10 O’Neal seemed to be on […]

Compared to when the news originally broke, trade rumors involving Kyrie Irving have become much less frequent. NBA fans and media couldn’t help being antsy about a massive superteam breakup underway in Brooklyn. Things have been quieter since, as many have realized that a deal is going to take a while, but reports have emerged […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had the Drew League buzzing on Saturday, teaming up with DeMar DeRozan for an epic show. LeBron put forth a number of highlight-reel plays en route to 42 points in a surprisingly close victory. While The King struggled with his 3-point shot, he looked to be in great shape […]

As the great Benjamin Franklin once said, in this world nothing can be certain except death, taxes, and LeBron James getting criticized by Skip Bayless. Even in the offseason, there’s apparently no days off for that last one as the Los Angeles Lakers star made a splashy appearance at the famous Drew League alongside DeMar […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James stole the show Saturday when he participated in a Drew League game. The King had the crowd buzzing for his appearance, and he delivered with 42 points in a close win. Making this even more special was the fact that LeBron teamed up with Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan. […]

There is little doubt that Shaq is one of the most dominant forces this league has ever seen. In fact, more than a few folks would be more than willing to agree that the Los Angeles Lakers icon stands second to none when it comes to his dominance during his time in the NBA. If […]

If you saw Glen Davis play during his time in the NBA, you’d know that he was one of the biggest guys out there. He wasn’t the tallest player on the court at 6-foot-9, but with a listed weight of 289 lbs, there’s no denying that “Big Baby” was an imposing figure on and off […]

After watching his Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James suit up in the Drew League, Kendrick Nunn teased everyone that he’s also playing in the pro-am competition. While he probably thought it would get Lakers and NBA fans excited to see him in action, especially after an injury-riddled campaign, that wasn’t the case at all. […]

LeBron James has been with Nike throughout his entire NBA career. As a matter of fact, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been an endorser even before he got drafted into the league nearly two decades ago. At this point, it’s safe to say that he has unwavering loyalty to the brand and vice versa. […]

LeBron James sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world on Saturday after it was revealed that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar was going to make a surprise appearance in the Drew League. In true LeBron fashion, The King dominated the contest, as he almost single-handedly injected some enthusiasm into the NBA offseason. After his epic performance, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has always been a huge attraction, and while Father Time is catching up to him, his status as one of the league’s most bankable stars hasn’t changed. Look at the Drew League for example. While the pro-am competition is popular and always attracts thousands of viewers, LeBron’s presence took […]

LeBron James grabbed headlines on Saturday when he made a surprise appearance in the Drew League. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar wasn’t just a spectator too, as LeBron suited up to play in the high-profile exhibition game. Apparently, another NBA star that was supposed to make his presence known in the Drew League was none […]

After LeBron James, it looks like Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young will be the next NBA player to star in the Drew League. On Saturday, LeBron made his return to the pro-am league for the first time in 11 years. And with news that Kyrie Irving would also play, Young couldn’t help but feel like […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James decided to make a surprise appearance in the Drew League on Saturday. The King put on quite a show as he decided to bring his A-Game to the exhibition game, which apparently, also included his elite referee negotiation skills. At one point in the game, LeBron was seen passionately […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been taking a lot of heat after claiming that the Celtics fans are “racist as f–k.” The King just guaranteed that he’s going to be Public Enemy No. 1 for Boston supporters this coming season, and likely for the foreseeable future. Former Celtics big man Glen Davis, who […]

It’s no surprise that the Los Angeles Lakers are finding it quite difficult to find a trade partner for Russell Westbrook. The 33-year-old’s gargantuan contract is without a doubt the biggest stumbling block in any potential deal, with Russ set to pocket no less than $47.1 million this coming season. As it turns out, however, […]

LeBron James returns in the Drew League after 11 years, and the Los Angeles Lakers star made sure to put on a show in his first game back in the popular pro am competition. Teaming up with DeMar DeRozan in Los Angeles for the tournament, James didn’t waste any time and quickly entertained the huge […]

It’s safe to say that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the biggest fans of Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders. On Instagram, NFL Throwback posted several highlight plays from Sanders’ career, showing the former Lions running back evading opponents on his way to touchdowns. After James saw it, he could help but […]

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 […]