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LeBron James came up with one of the best dunks of the season on Monday night as he absolutely posterized his good buddy Kevin Love. The basketball world was left in awe by the 37-year-old’s aerial acrobatics, and even Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green had to jump in on the action. Green had a […]

Right now, there remains a glimmer of hope for the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite what has been an undeniably horrible season for them this year, all hope is not lost. At least not yet. Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal appears to be on the same boat. The Hall of Fame big man recently came out with […]

LeBron James will miss the Los Angeles Lakers clash against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena, due to lingering soreness and swelling in his left knee. The Lakers made the announcement early on Wednesday afternoon. As per usual, he had been listed as questionable. In recent weeks, LeBron has typically […]

The NBA regular season continues with games on Wednesday. The Philadelphia 76ers will hit the road and take on the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Lakers prediction and pick. These two teams have had somewhat different seasons so far. The Philadelphia 76ers have been looking good […]

With prices of basic commodities ever on the rise, it sometimes makes sense to go for low-end card products in the hobby than their more expensive counterparts. That’s why it’s not surprising anymore to learn that a good chunk of collectors out there gravitate towards brands like NBA Hoops and Donruss. But every now and […]

LeBron James put the Los Angeles Lakers on his back on Monday night. But that didn’t shield him from some teasing from longtime rival Kevin Durant. King James poured in 38 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists against the Cleveland Cavaliers, making some Lakers history in the process. He’s made such feats feel so normal […]

Former NBA point guard Darren Collison is reportedly working his way back to the NBA. The 34-year-old, who last played for the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this season on a brief 10-day stint, has reportedly signed for LA’s NBA G League affiliate in the South Bay Lakers as he looks to try and get another […]

Jalen Rose recently made a guest appearance on Matt Barnes’ and Stephen Jacksons’ All the Smoke podcast and unsurprisingly, one of the topics of conversation centered around Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Rose told a hilarious story of how Kobe reacted the first time he was able to talk to Dwight Howard right after […]

It’s a known fact that the Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling mightily throughout the season. However, it’s also true that while they are currently fighting for deal life in the West, the fact of the matter is that this team is far from done. It’s going to be an uphill battle the rest of […]

Is Skip Bayless having a change of heart about LeBron James? After congratulating the Los Angeles Lakers star for passing Karl Malone on the all-time scoring list, the veteran broadcaster was back at it again with a rare praise for the NBA veteran. James put on a monster triple-double for the Lakers against the Cavs […]

While Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James badly needed the win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, it was not the only reason he put up a monster performance. LeBron loves playing at home, and so he wanted to give his fans from Cleveland a massive treat by going all-out and showing them the greatness […]

Tyronn Lue has done a phenomenal job in charge of the Los Angeles Clippers across the last few years. While they haven’t reached their title aspirations, the organization is making a name for themselves, even when Paul George and Kawhi Leonard aren’t on the floor. Of course, Lue isn’t any stranger to coaching on the […]

LeBron James doesn’t care about what you think. Despite what has been a largely underwhelming for the Los Angeles Lakers, King James is still unabashedly having fun. The Lakers star spoke out on his current mood after their win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, one in which LeBron James once again made history […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook is starting to play a lot better lately and you can certainly tell by his energy. For example, in his post-game press conference on Monday night following a big win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Russ showcased an adorable cashmere sweater his son made for him which will surely warm […]

There’s no denying that LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been underwhelming the whole season. With Russell Westbrook’s questionable fit and Anthony Davis missing time due to various injuries, it’s up to the King to lead a lineup filled with aging veterans and unproven young guys to make it through the regular season […]

LeBron James faced off against his old team and proceeded to make history for his new one. King James etched himself in Los Angeles Lakers lore once again with yet another historic feat that not even Kobe Bryant was able to do. LeBron James led the way for the Lakers in a 131-120 win over […]

No one would want to be in the shoes of Russell Westbrook. Ever since joining the Los Angeles Lakers in the offseason, he has received nothing but a plethora of criticisms. Some warranted, some unnecessary. Then there are those that are just stupidly disrespectful. But through it all, Westbrook has handled things quite admirably. He […]

Safe to say, LeBron James loves playing in his old home. On Monday night, he led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-120 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse with another memorable performance. LeBron finished with a triple-double of 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists, highlighted by a monster slam over […]

Magic Johnson has been critical of the Los Angeles Lakers performance this season to say the least. But the Laker legend changed his tune on Monday following the team’s road victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Johnson posted the following comment on Twitter: “If the @Lakers play with this type of effort, speed and quickness on […]

LeBron James may have preferred a different victim. But, he was forced to power through former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate, Kevin Love, who bravely stepped in for a charge as the 37-year old Los Angeles Lakers star dove to the basket with two minutes remaining in the second quarter. Bad decision. Advantage, LeBron. Two (thunderous) points […]

LeBron James still possesses the capability to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a win in any given game despite how much the team may be struggling. They entered Monday night’s game in Cleveland having won just three of their past ten contests and were undoubtedly trending in the wrong direction. But LeBron was motivated […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James just put his good buddy Kevin Love in an eye-popping poster on Monday night as the Cavs hosted LA. Moments after the dunk, Love approached LeBron and immediately put him on a headlock to show just how much he appreciated being on the receiving end of that poster slam. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James literally got kicked on the face after Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Evan Mobley was unable to control his right foot following a jump. Early in the Lakers-Cavs game on Monday, LeBron was guarding Mobley who was trying to muscle his way to the rim. James was able to strip off […]

It’s no secret that Frank Vogel is currently sitting on one of the hottest coaching seats in the entire NBA. Apart from Russell Westbrook, Vogel has been one of the biggest scapegoats for the Los Angeles Lakers in what has been a truly disappointing season for this squad. As such, it isn’t a surprise that […]

LeBron James’ current season with the Los Angeles Lakers isn’t the one fans and card collectors were expecting. But even with the hopes of a fifth championship ring this year slowly fading away, it can’t be denied that the King is still a force to be reckoned with, both on the court and in the […]

Malik Monk has been one of the Los Angeles Lakers this season. The former Charlotte Hornets lottery selection is having a breakout year in LA, averaging nearly 13 points per game off the bench. Monk brings a fresh energy to the bench that the team has sorely lacked all season. In an interview with ESPN’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made significant NBA history on Saturday when he surpassed Karl Malone for second all-time in NBA scoring. While the Lakers couldn’t earn a win during LeBron’s big day, the King broke his silence on his accomplishment via Instagram on Sunday morning, expressing his joy at staking his claim on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t escape the nation’s capital with a victory, but LeBron James did come away with yet another big piece of NBA history. The Lakers star took sole possession of second place on the all-time leading scorers list, passing Karl Malone with this quick cut and finish at the rim: Number 6 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James climbed to second on the NBA all-time scoring list on Saturday. Naturally, his peers around the NBA honored and congratulated him for the epic milestone, including Chris Paul and Kevin Love. James surpassed Karl Malone (36,928) for the no. 2 spot on the scoring list. He exploded for 38 […]

Off a timely cut to the basket with a 5:20 remaining the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Washington Wizards, LeBron James passed Karl Malone to move into the No. 2 spot on the NBA’s regular-season career points list. LeBron moves past Karl Malone for the No. 2 spot on the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are the hottest team in the NBA right now after winning 10 out of their last 11 games. There’s no denying that Anthony Edwards has been integral in the success of the Wolves, emerging as one of the top two-way talents in the league today. Edwards showcased his elite skillset on both […]

Savannah James couldn’t be prouder of her husband, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, after he surpassed Karl Malone’s scoring record on Saturday. Against the Washington Wizards, James scored 38 points to move to second place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. He broke Malone’s 36,928 points and ended the night with 36,947. The Lakers […]

Kendrick Perkins was one of the first NBA personalities to react to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James making history on Saturday night. The Kings just surpassed the great Karl Malone for the second spot in the all-time NBA scoring list, which according to Big Perk, should change the GOAT conversation altogether. Perkins took to […]

LeBron James made history on Saturday night after officially climbing to second in the NBA’s all-time scoring list. He entered the game just 19 points behind Utah Jazz icon Karl Malone’s career mark of 36,928 and the Los Angeles Lakers superstar achieved the inevitable in the second quarter against the Washington Wizards. The cameras caught […]

Skip Bayless is one of LeBron James’ biggest critics, so when the Los Angeles Lakers icon broke Karl Malone’s record to become the second-leading scorer of all time, the expectations were that he would find a way to criticize him. After all, it wouldn’t be the first time the FOX Sports commentator would be doing […]

It finally happened. After a rather lengthy wait, LeBron James has finally surpassed Karl Malone in the NBA’s all-time scoring list. LeBron is now second in the list, just behind former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It’s an epic lifetime achievement that every fan of his should be proud of. As this happened during […]

LeBron James has passed Karl Malone for second all-time in scoring. James accomplished the feat in the second quarter against the Wizards in Washington. James is enjoying an incredible individual season despite the Lakers struggles overall. He is already a lock for the Hall of Fame, but this will surely help his argument when it […]

When Russell Westbrook hit his game-tying shot against the Toronto Raptors on Friday, much has been said about his awareness of putting his feet behind the 3-point line after briefly stepping on it. Apparently, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel referenced it in his Kevin Durant joke to Russ after the game. To recall, […]

Malik Monk has been one of the few bright spots for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Simply put, the 24-year-old has been one of the best players on the roster for LA this year, which clearly says a lot about a team that has a handful of future Hall of Famers in the lineup. […]