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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James may be an imposing presence on the court, but off the court, he is just like us: enjoying his free time and vibing to Kendrick Lamar. LeBron even managed to somehow steal the show, with his dancing drawing cheers from the crowd as Lamar delivered an epic showcase of […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers have both made significant strides aimed at improving from their 2021-22 season disappointments. With LeBron James extended and Kawhi Leonard back, the Battle of LA will certainly heat up this season. According to former Laker and Clippers guard Norm Nixon, however, the deciding factor in […]

Kendrick Lamar brought the house down on Sunday with yet another epic concert performance in Vancouver, Canada. He wasn’t the only star of the show, though, with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James also making an appearance. LeBron didn’t exactly perform on stage with the hip-hop icon, but given how The King was provided with […]

After failing to secure a new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers — at least not yet — Carmelo Anthony is now being linked to a potential reunion with one of his former teams, the New York Knicks. Melo added more fuel to that flame after he made a surprise appearance in New York with […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers released a sizzle reel for LeBron James’ Year 20, a lot of NBA fans got hyped. After all, this is King James we’re talking about–a player who has been among the top players in the league for the last two decades. However, while a lot of people can’t wait to […]

Kendrick Perkins believes that Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley could be a force to be reckoned with now that they’re about to share the same backcourt for the Los Angeles Lakers. Well, Big Perk’s ESPN co-host Stephen A. Smith clearly isn’t in the same boat. Smith and Perkins disagree quite a lot, and this is […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers pulled the trigger on a trade deal that brought Patrick Beverley to Hollywood, many were quick to point out that it should only be a matter of time before Russell Westbrook is moved. Trade rumors surrounding Russ have been running rife throughout the offseason, and for some, this recent development […]

LeBron James is about to begin his second decade in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is looking to add to his one-of-a-kind resumé this season, his 20th as a professional basketball player. To no one’s surprise, James is staying ready and continuing to work as the season approaches. The Lakers got fans excited […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ point guard situation got much more interesting after the Patrick Beverley trade. But the situation could get even more interesting with the addition of Dennis Schröder, which the Lakers are apparently considering. According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, Schröder could find his way to the Lakers in the event that Westbrook […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finally made a win-now move in hopes of maximizing the twilight of LeBron James’ career. Why? Not because Patrick Beverley was their most prized prospective target on the trade block, but due to a pair of developments that reportedly increased the front office’s sense of urgency with the 2022-23 season fast […]

Since being hired, Darvin Ham has repeatedly stated his intent to turn Russell Westbrook into a high-level role player with the 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers. Despite ongoing trade rumors, LeBron and Russ’ iciness, and the Lakers’ acquisition of another veteran point guard, Patrick Beverley — who happens to be a well-fitting role player and Westbrook’s […]

According to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein — and as has been speculated for the past few weeks — one potential pathway for the Los Angeles Lakers to rid themselves of Russell Westbrook and his $47 million expiring contract could be to help facilitate a Donovan Mitchell blockbuster between the Utah Jazz and New York […]

The death of Bill Russell in August shook the NBA world by storm. The legendary Boston Celtics center was one of the best ambassadors for the game. Russell was honored by every single NBA team, and the league made sure his legacy was never forgotten by retiring his jersey number. Since then, fans have been […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Patrick Beverley, many believe it is the beginning of the end for Russell Westbrook in LA. After all, how can the two guards with a longstanding beef be able to play with each other? Kendrick Perkins, however, thinks the Lakers should give the Westbrook-Beverley duo a chance since […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal has been doing a lot of things since his retirement from the NBA. Well, the Hall of Fame big man just crossed another item off his bucket list after he landed a key role in the Australian government. Nope, Shaq hasn’t changed his nationality. O’Neal is still a citizen […]

The LeBron James curse is real … or perhaps that’s what many want to believe after the Los Angeles Lakers star showed his support for Russell Westbrook amid all the disrespect he’s getting. James doesn’t have much of a good history when it comes to singing praises.  Who could forget that stretch in which whenever […]

Earlier this month, Los Angeles Lakers team owner Jeanie Buss had her Twitter account hacked by someone who thought that it would be a good idea to scam Buss’ followers with a wild PS5 proposition. The majority of Twitterverse knew it wasn’t Jeanie, though, and they decided to have a bit of fun with it. […]

When news broke that the Los Angeles Lakers were trading for Patrick Beverley, the instant reaction from most folks is that he’s going to make this team much better on the defensive end. As it turns out, however, it’s not only his intensity on defense that’s going to make him a valuable piece for LeBron […]

Vanessa Bryant won her invasion of privacy lawsuit against the LA County Sheriff’s and Fire Departments over the Kobe Bryant crash photos leak, and she was initially awarded $16 million in damages. However, just days later, the money was reduced to $15 million due to an error. According to a USA Today report, a juror […]

Chris Paul and LeBron James go way back. These two are very close friends, and you know that the Phoenix Suns point god has to have some insider knowledge as to LeBron’s plan for his career. This is exactly why we all have to listen when Paul talks about the Los Angeles Lakers superstar and […]

Despite Kyrie Irving unlikely to be traded now with the Kevin Durant trade drama over, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly still hoping they can land the All-Star guard. However, this pursuit confuses the hell out of Skip Bayless, who can’t understand why the Purple and Gold want Kyrie in the first place. Speaking on […]

With LeBron James now entering his 20th season in the NBA while on the brink of claiming the all-time NBA scoring record, there’s been a lot of talk about the Los Angeles Lakers superstar potentially surpassing Michael Jordan as the GOAT. Well, Jalen Rose firmly believes that there’s not even much of a conversation to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently acquired Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz in return for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson. The trade caught many by surprise, as Horton-Tucker is a 21-year old with a high-ceiling. But a revelation in reference to his time in LA recently came to surface, per Lakers Daily and the Ringer’s […]

Assuming that the Los Angeles Lakers decide not to trade Russell Westbrook this summer, is there a world wherein the former league MVP will be able to co-exist on the same team with new recruit and long-time nemesis Patrick Beverley? These two have had their fair share of battles on the basketball court, and it’s […]

There has been a lot of talk of late about Russell Westbrook’s seemingly imminent departure from the Los Angeles Lakers. After LA traded for Patrick Beverley, many believe that it’s a foregone conclusion that Russ will be moved sooner rather than later. The Indiana Pacers have been identified as one of the teams that could […]

It feels like the Los Angeles Lakers have — be it unintentionally or otherwise — accelerated Russell Westbrook’s trade move away from the squad following the arrival of Patrick Beverley. The rivalry between these two has been well-documented through the years, and it seems as though it’s only a matter of time before the Lakers […]

In a typical offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers would be basically done with business by now. Since last playing a basketball game way back in April, the Lakers hired Darvin Ham, revamped the coaching staff, added five free agents and three rookies, and picked up a few player options. They necessarily got younger across the […]

LOS ANGELES — During what’s supposed to be one of the quieter months of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers landed a major agreement with one of the game’s best players. LeBron James agreed to a contract extension with the Lakers, locking him in with new head coach Darvin Ham and the Lakeshow until, at […]

It’s no secret that Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley are not exactly best of friends. In fact, these two have one of the fiercest personal rivalries in the NBA today. Or at least they used to. This all might change now that the Los Angeles Lakers have brought in Beverley via a trade deal with […]

Patrick Beverley has arrived in LA. The veteran combo guard is now finalizing his move to the Los Angeles Lakers following his trade deal from the Utah Jazz. Pat Bev has taken to Instagram to share a photo inside his new team’s practice facility, and it just feels right (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter): New Lakers guard […]

Patrick Beverley has been the stuff of headlines of late after his trade move to the Los Angeles Lakers was confirmed. The three-time All-Defense combo guard isn’t exactly a star, but he’s expected to make a significant impact on the Lakers this coming season. Beverley’s relationship with LeBron James on the basketball court is well […]

Vanessa Bryant is now $16,000,000 richer after the court ruled in her favor with regard to her lawsuit against Los Angeles County. As it turns out, however, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has no intention of keeping a single cent of the money she has been awarded. According to Alene Tchekmedyian […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers trade for Patrick Beverley was finalized on Thursday, it instantly increased the possibility that Russell Westbrook has played his final game for his hometown team. Per The Athletic’s Jovan Buha: “Beverley’s arrival makes it more likely that Westbrook will be off the active roster by the start of training camp, […]

On Thursday, the NBA finalized the trade sending Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Utah Jazz and Patrick Beverley to the Los Angeles Lakers. The news, reported on Wednesday, garnered a range of emotions and takes from Lakers fans. At first glance, THT+SJ seems like a lot to give up for the 34-year-old Beverley […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big move on Wednesday as they traded for veteran guard Patrick Beverley. It definitely raised questions about Russell Westbrook and his future though because the two have had serious beef for many years. While Pat Bev already doubled down on his support for Russ by quoting a LeBron James […]

On Thursday, a Twitter user by the name of CuffsTheLegend, who claims to be an NBA analyst, lashed out at all the Russell Westbrook haters who keep criticizing the guard for his poor season in 2021-22. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James even responded to it and expressed his excitement to see Russ “go off”. […]

Patrick Beverley is the type of player you hate when he’s an opponent, but love when he’s grinding on a nightly basis for your team. That is exactly how Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson feels about his ex-squad trading for Pat Bev on Wednesday night. On Thursday, Magic hopped on Twitter and expressed his […]

Patrick Beverley is now a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Timberwolves point guard is on the move again, as he’s traded to the team in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson. After missing on Kyrie Irving, Beverley is a good, solid consolation prize for this team. However, what’s interesting is that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a bold move this week, trading Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Utah Jazz for Patrick Beverley. Before this Lakers trade, LA was a borderline play-in team in the Western Conference. After this trade, the Lakers are actually contenders again, all because Beverley is exactly who LeBron James and […]