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Stephen A. Smith has been known to come out with some very contentious statements throughout his time as a sports broadcaster for ESPN. Well, he was at it again on Wednesday with an extremely hot take about how the Los Angeles Lakers should seriously consider trading away LeBron James. Smith argued that at the moment, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had arguably the most disappointing season of the entire NBA. They went 33-49 and finished 11th in the Western Conference without a chance at a playoff run. Now, along with finding a replacement for the recently fired Frank Vogel, there are talks of the Lakers potentially trading LeBron James. While nothing […]

After Ja Morant took over in Game 2 to beat the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James doubled down on his belief that the Memphis Grizzlies star shouldn’t have been considered for the Most Improved Player award. That’s just how special Ja is. Morant exploded for 47 points in […]

LeBron James is not happy Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was in the Most Improved Player race, let alone win the award. But hey, that is by no means a criticism from the Los Angeles Lakers star. After watching Morant dominate in the first of Game 2 between the Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors, James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have begun their search to replace Frank Vogel. It’s a titanic decision, as whomever they hire will ideally oversee the final seasons of LeBron James’ championship window. We know a few things about the coaching search so far. At exit interviews, Rob Pelinka said the Lakers want a coach before the […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans can breathe a sigh of relief … reportedly. According to veteran NBA insider Marc Stein, Mark Jackson is unlikely to be the next head coach of the Lakers, despite LeBron James’ supposed fandom of the former point guard, Golden State Warriors head coach, and veteran broadcaster. Here’s what Stein wrote in […]

Even Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t help but react to Jaylen Brown’s hot start and brutal ankle-breaker in Game 2 of the Boston Celtics’ series against the Milwaukee Bucks. Brown scored 17 points in the first quarter of the contest to catapult the Celtics to a 32-21 lead. However, it was not only […]

In terms of basketball, we’ll never get an objective answer to the GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. In the arena of luxury tequila, though, we’ll soon learn who is definitively greater. (Well, at least according to the palates of agave experts.) As the Boardroom pointed out, LeBron and Jordan’s respective tequila brands, […]

Liverpool booked its spot in the Champions League final on Tuesday after a dramatic second-half comeback saw them defeat Villarreal 5-2 on aggregate scoring. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who is a part-owner of the Premier League club, reacted to the win via Twitter, and he was fired up after the Reds managed to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are well into the postseason after failing to make a run in the playoffs. They finished the season 33-49 and 11th in the Western Conference. Frank Vogel was the scapegoat following the brutal season. He was fired the day after the Lakers’ final regular-season game. Now, the Lakers are on the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in search of their next head coach. The Toronto Raptors happen to employ one of the best head coaches in the game in Nick Nurse. As with any Lakers pursuit, whether it be for a big-name star or a head coach, their front office goes after the biggest of big […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have serious title aspirations this postseason and they certainly have the right coach at the helm, despite his history of failing to win close-out games. Doc Rivers has a championship pedigree and is ninth all-time in wins. Nevertheless, there have been rumors swirling that the Sixers could go in a different direction […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in search of their next head coach after the unceremonious firing of James Borrego. There’s reportedly one high-profile candidate that could be in the mix. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, former Golden State Warriors head coach and NBA analyst Mark Jackson is one name LaMelo Ball would like to see […]

After a first-round exit, there is a good chance Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder moves on this offseason, with many linking him to the head coaching vacancy with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, it appears the belief around the league and sources close to Snyder is that LA isn’t a desirable landing spot for […]

The NBA Playoffs are where the best teams duke it out to see who will reign supreme and take home the NBA title. Most players never win a championship or even play in the NBA Finals, but Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has won the crown three times. That makes him an expert on […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook woke up today feeling, um, couture? Or Mary Poppins-ish? Westbrook, the patron saint of high fashion in the NBA, attended the annual Met Gala in New York on Monday. This year’s theme was “Gilded Glamor.” So, the Lakers star said: OK. The former MVP showed up in what could only […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for their next head coach is now in full swing. Several names have already popped up as potential contenders for the high-profile post and at this point, an assistant of Mike Budenholzer with the Milwaukee Bucks has emerged as another serious candidate. According to ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Darvin […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are doing an exhaustive search as they look to find the perfect candidate for their head coaching vacancy. It’s going to be a long and arduous process for the Lakers who apparently, are taking their time in what is going to be a critical decision for the future […]

The watchful cameras of TMZ Sports recently caught up with Los Angeles Lakers veteran Kent Bazemore and it was an opportunity for them to ask the 32-year-old about his future in the league. When asked if he’d like to run it back with LeBron James and the Lakers next season, Baze had a straightforward response. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo came out with a masterful performance on Sunday night to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-89 Game 1 victory over the Boston Celtics. All eyes were on the former back-to-back MVP and this included Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. The Lakers icon took to Twitter to heap praise on Giannis after […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a new coach after firing Frank Vogel following their terrible 2021-22 season. However, don’t expect the LeBron James-led Purple and Gold franchise to hire anyone any time soon. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Lakers are searching for a coach who can get James to “buy in,” […]

At this point, we all know just how much former United States President Donald Trump dislikes LeBron James. Now that he’s out of the White House, the former commander-in-chief isn’t letting up and he’s decided to throw shade at the Los Angeles Lakers superstar yet again in a recent political rally. Trump was speaking at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been formally granted permission by the Milwaukee Bucks to interview Darvin Ham for LA’s head coaching vacancy. The Los Angeles Times first reported that the Lakers, as expected, officially received the go-ahead from Milwaukee. The Athletic initially reported that the Lakers requested permission from the Bucks. Ham has been on […]

The Toronto Raptors just wrapped up their 2021-22 campaign with a first-round playoffs exit at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers. It was Nick Nurse’s fourth season in charge and the third he’s led them to a winning season, with 2018-19 obviously the most memorable as the Raptors won their first-ever NBA title. Despite having […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant’s eldest daughter Natalia Bryant gave a sweet and touching message for Gianna Bryant on what would have been her 16th birthday. Vanessa Bryant offered an emotional letter alongside a tear-jerking video to remember Gigi’s birthday earlier on Sunday. Gasol and Natalia followed suit with separate tributes […]

LeBron James’ fourth season with the Los Angeles Lakers has been met with a lot of scrutiny. The superstar forward was criticized for seemingly giving up at multiple points during the season. A lot of it was due to the high expectations many fans had for LA that season. A supposed championship contender not even […]

LeBron James’ 19th season in the NBA didn’t exactly go as planned. The Los Angeles Lakers missed the playoffs for the second time since he signed with the purple and gold in 2018, beset by multiple injuries to key contributors and a misfit roster that was doomed from the time it was put together. Say […]

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram Sunday to pay a touching tribute to her daughter Gianna Bryant on what would have been her 16th birthday. Bryant, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, posted a one-minute video of black and white sketches with black text overlaying the images. A woman’s voice—presumably Vanessa’s—reads the text […]

A game-worn Los Angeles Lakers jersey Kobe Bryant wore during his rookie year in the NBA is set to go up in auction this May and is expected to fetch millions of dollars. According to David Kohler of SCP Auctions, who will be handling the sale, they project the jersey to sell for at least […]

For the first time in 17 years, superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant weren’t playing in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t make the postseason at all, and the Brooklyn Nets got swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round. The new generation of great players is arriving, […]

It’s been a few weeks since the Los Angeles Lakers fired Frank Vogel. The head coach led the team to a brutal 33-49 season and 11th place in the Western Conference. After missing the playoffs for the first time in three years, Vogel was the scapegoat for the disappointing season. Now, the Lakers are continuing […]

Blame it on the plant-based diet. Chris Paul once again showed that he’s far from slowing down at 36 years old, as he delivered another mind-blowing performance for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Paul led the Suns to a 115-109 comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 6 to close out the […]

Many laughed at LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for not even advancing to the NBA Playoffs after being tagged as one of the favorites to win the title this season. Well, it clearly looks like LBJ is really truly deeply affected by all the mockery. LeBron is probably having a good laugh as […]

Two days ago, Russell Westbrook raised eyebrows when he scrubbed his entire Instagram account, including all Los Angeles Lakers references (besides his avatar). On Thursday, Westbrook restarted his IG feed by posting an image of him in a Lakers jersey, backed by audio from late Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle (who was a friend of […]

The 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers will go down as one of the loudest failures in NBA history. Even worse, their 33-win campaign marked the culmination of a voluntary two-year roster overhaul following the utmost validation of successful roster-building: an NBA championship, achieved by a team with depth, a mix of old and young, two definable […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are no strangers to signature shoe deals. From the iconic Kobe Bryant shoe line to LeBron James’ billion-dollar deal with Nike, the purple and gold have become synonymous with high-profile sneakers. Add Austin Reeves to the list of Lakers with a signature shoe deal. The rookie fan favorite impressed in spurts […]

LeBron James has been transparent about his desire to one day play alongside his son Bronny. Whether it be on the Los Angeles Lakers or potentially any other team that drafts the 17-year-old once he becomes eligible, King James is sure to follow. Or, you know, wait for his desired team to orchestrate the move […]

HBO’s Winning Time has been quite a hit. The show about the Los Angeles Lakers’ Showtime era has gained quite a following. It’s had a few detractors too, with none bigger than Lakers icon Jerry West, who himself has not been pleased with how he has been portrayed by the show. Shaquille O’Neal has chimed in […]

After another injury-riddled season that included major ailments to Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers are shaking up their training staff for the second summer in a row. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Lakers did not renew the contract of Dr. Judy Seto, who had been the team’s director of […]