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After Pau Gasol announced his retirement from the NBA in 2021, the Los Angeles Lakers quickly revealed their plan to retire his no. 16 jersey as well. Now, it seems the ceremony is happening soon. The Lakers legend recently admitted that the jersey retirement ceremony could be held as early as next season, noting that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already managed to make a few signings in free agency, bringing in Thomas Bryant, Juan Toscano-Anderson, and Lonnie Walker IV, among others. But, it’s not stopping there. The organization still needs to find more three-point shooting and GM Rob Pelinka is reportedly eyeing a couple of his ex-clients from when […]

The Los Angeles Lakers NBA Summer League team might have lost their first game in Las Vegas to the Phoenix Suns, but there was one clear bright spot offensively: Scotty Pippen Jr. The son of Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen, he scored 19 points, despite turning the ball over five times. Pippen Jr revealed that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to bounce back in 2022-23 with a new head coach at the helm in Darvin Ham. He’s already laid out his plan for Russell Westbrook, who is the subject of trade rumors as the Kyrie Irving rumblings continue. But despite that, Ham made it clear: He is focused on […]

Naturally, on Friday night in Las Vegas, LeBron James didn’t play basketball yet owned the room, while Russell Westbrook-related drama hovered over a Los Angeles Lakers game. The Lakers, coached by Jordan Ott, were blown out 104-84 by the Phoenix Suns in their NBA 2K23 Las Vegas Summer League debut. Every eyeball inside the Thomas […]

Could the Los Angeles Lakers reunite with Matt Barnes? Well, if you’re asking new head coach Darvin Ham, it looks like he would love the former NBA forward on his coaching staff. In a video that is now going viral online, Ham and Barnes met at the Las Vegas Summer League and had some fun […]

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook were both spotted watching the Los Angeles Lakers in the Las Vegas Summer League. Why it looked normal, however, some fans couldn’t help notice how they were sitting far apart. As everyone knows by now, the Lakers have been linked with a potential trade for Kyrie Irving. In those talks, […]

To be frank, Russell Westbrook had a miserable first season with the Los Angeles Lakers and everyone knows it. New head coach Darvin Ham is hoping to help him play a lot better in 2022-23 though. That’s if he’s not traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a Kyrie Irving blockbuster, which is still a possibility. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a decision on the future of their lone pick from the 2022 NBA Draft. LA selected Max Christie out of Michigan State as the No. 35 overall pick, and it is clear that they want to keep him for the foreseeable future. In a press release published on Friday, […]

It’s a known fact that Skip Bayless is one of the biggest LeBron James critics out there. He’s been spewing slander towards the Los Angeles Lakers superstar for pretty much LeBron’s entire career, and at this point, it’s become a bit of a norm for the renowned broadcaster. Be that as it may, Bayless could […]

According to previous reports, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of, if not the only team that has shown serious interest in acquiring Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets via a trade deal. This will potentially reunite Kyrie with LeBron James as they look to relive the glory of their time together as teammates with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been looming as a potential trade suitor for Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving this offseason. No traction has been made on a deal yet, though the Lakers have shown interest in Irving, with the Nets star reciprocating that by including LA on his ‘wish list’ of teams earlier this […]

Twelve years ago today, the NBA world witnessed one of LeBron James’ most infamous moments. Yes, it’s “The Decision”. In a televised broadcast, LeBron announced his intentions to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat. It’s one of the most defining moments of his long and storied career. (via ESPN Stats & Info) On […]

After going 2-1 at the California Classic, the Los Angeles Lakers are in Las Vegas to compete in the (very confusingly titled) 2022 NBA 2K23 Summer League. At the Chase Center, the Lakers walloped the Miami Heat, 100-66, then the Golden State Warriors, 100-77. On Tuesday, they were bested by the Sacramento Kings, 87-75. Here’s […]

Despite their apparent lack of urgency, you can be sure that the Los Angeles Lakers are working hard behind the scenes to ensure that they have the best possible squad ahead of the new season. This includes the possibility of bringing Kyrie Irving to LA in a potential reunion with LeBron James. There are a […]

The Los Angeles Sparks hosted the Seattle Storm on Thursday night in a regular-season matchup. Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving made a surprise appearance in the crowd, which only added more fire to the recent trade rumors linking him to the Los Angeles Lakers. Kyrie did have a bucket hat on, but it’s not as […]

Russell Westbrook isn’t oblivious to the outside noise sounding off on his potential exit. When it’s been as loud as it has been, it’s hard to imagine him missing all the rumors and reports of the Los Angeles Lakers being keen to swap him with Kyrie Irving and reunite LeBron James with his former co-star. […]

The Golden State Warriors have lost a number of key guys to free agency already. One of them is Juan Toscano-Anderson, who recently decided to sign with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Warriors star Draymond Green recently spoke out on JTA’s decision to take his talents to Hollywood and how he sees this […]

While there has not been much progress on a potential swap between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets involving their two superstar point guards in Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving, it is clear that this deal isn’t dead just yet. As a matter of fact, this potential blockbuster trade is picking up steam […]

If recent reports are to be believed, it’s not only LeBron James who should be excited about the prospect of Kyrie Irving joining the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. As Irving continues to be linked with a trade to the Lakers amid the Brooklyn Nets’ drama, NBA insider Brad Turner provided an update on the […]

There appears to be no significant progress in Kyrie Irving’s saga with the Brooklyn Nets. At the moment, the Los Angeles Lakers still remain the frontrunners to land the enigmatic point guard in a potential blockbuster trade, but at this point, it seems that no one is acting with a real sense of urgency. According […]

LeBron James usually just shows highlights of his sons along with simple reactions to their progress. On Thursday, however, the Los Angeles Lakers star sent a strong message to Bronny James and offered him some advice as he works his way up in the basketball scene. On Instagram, the Lakers forward once again shared a […]

At the moment, Bryce James is just 15 years old. The second son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still in middle school, but he’s already looking like he’s ready to take the basketball world by storm. A recent photo of Bryce standing next to his dad is currently making its rounds on […]

Juan Toscano-Anderson left his hometown team in free agency, seeking a more prominent role elsewhere. Don’t feel too bad for the Oakland native, though. Not only did Toscano-Anderson grow up idolizing Kobe Bryant, but he has the incredibly rare of luxury of going from playing with one GOAT to another—and plans on taking full advantage […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still keen on trading for Kyrie Irving. Recent reports have said there has been no traction in talks for the Brooklyn Nets star, though. But if you’re asking Meme God Brian Windhorst, one of the brightest basketball minds at ESPN, he firmly believes Kyrie will end up in LA. This […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing quite well in free agency. After signing mostly aging veterans last year, the team has decided to switch it up in the 2022 offseason. Their major acquisitions this time around have been younger prospects, like Lonnie Walker IV and Thomas Bryant. They aren’t flashy moves, but they are […]

Darvin Ham’s first gig as an NBA head coach with the Los Angeles Lakers contains all of the pressure. He will have to help the team overcome its miserable 2021-22 season and deal with the sky-high expectations of any LeBron James-led team. Ham isn’t afraid of the challenge at all. He told Marc Spears of […]

New Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham knows how important Anthony Davis is for his team. Coaching the 17-time champion Los Angeles Lakers, who are constantly chasing a championship, is both an honor and a joy for Ham in his first season as head coach in the NBA. LeBron James, who is probably the […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has spoken about how he plans to get the best out of Russell Westbrook in 2022. Westbrook endured one of the toughest seasons of his career, as he was an awkward fit alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis for much of the season. However, the Lakers head coach […]

The tragic passing of Kobe Bryant two years ago completely shook the NBA world. The Los Angeles Lakers star was one of the five victims in a helicopter crash in California. Fans lamented Kobe and Gianna’s passing, while also feeling bad for his wife and other daughters. Thankfully, though, Vanessa Bryant and her daughters have […]

Lonnie Walker IV couldn’t be any happier after officially joining the Los Angeles Lakers this NBA free agency. After seeing his qualifying offer rescinded by the rebuilding San Antonio Spurs, Walker quickly moved on and got a one-year deal with the Lakers worth $6.5 million. He joins an LA team looking to get fresher and […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t stop heaping praise on his son Bryce James. After sharing a dunk photo of Bryce and saying how he clearly sees the vision and future of his second son, LeBron took to Instagram once again to show more support to the 15-year-old. The Lakers forward shared the same […]

On Tuesday, the five newest members of the Los Angeles Lakers — Lonnie Walker IV, Damian Jones, Troy Brown Jr., Juan Toscano-Anderson, and Thomas Bryant — met with the media for the first time since inking their fresh contracts. In general, the two themes of the day — reflecting the Lakers’ approach to free agency […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have an obvious interest in Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving. Irving, of course, reciprocated that interest when he provided the Nets with a “wish list” of sorts, in case he were to be signed and traded. The Lakers were on said list. However, it’s not an easy task for LA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as a landing spot for Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving amid the Kevin Durant trade discussions. However, a Lakers trade for Irving isn’t exactly an easy one to facilitate. The Lakers aren’t armed with a bevy of trade assets available to ship out for the Nets star, with […]

With all the reports covering a potential Russell Westbrook-Kyrie Irving blockbuster trade that reunites LeBron James with his previous co-star, it’s gotten to the point where standing pat would feel like an even bigger surprise for Los Angeles Lakers fans. However, a deal of that magnitude involving two of the most polarizing superstars of this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ latest addition during free agency is someone they are familiar with. Center Thomas Bryant has signed a one-year deal to return to the team he began his career with. Shortly after news broke of his re-signing with the Lakers, Bryant tweeted out that he is feeling deja vu. It’s like deja […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed stretch-5 Thomas Bryant to a one-year deal, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Bryant will contend for the starting center gig, per Haynes. Anthony Davis prefers to play the 4, but he spent more time than ever (per minute) at the center position in 2021-22. Bryant was selected […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James love what he’s seeing from his two sons, Bronny and Bryce James, so far. After sharing Bronny’s recent viral dunk video, it’s Bryce time under the spotlight as his dad showed his latest progress. On Instagram, James shared some recent highlights from his kids playing in “The Battle” tournament. […]