Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 249

Behind every successful man is a woman. There are few more successful men in all of sports than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, so to some extent, you can say that Savannah James also happens to be a great wife. The logic may be a bit flawed, admittedly, but I don’t think it would […]

It was in 1961 when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then a 14-year-old high school freshman, met the late, great Bill Russell. It wasn’t exactly the most endearing encounter between two of the greatest big men in the history of the game, but it still turned out to be one of the most important moments in Abdul-Jabbar’s career. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have expressed interest in trading for New York Knicks forward Cam Reddish, according to Michael Scotto. Last season, the Lakers nearly acquired Reddish as part of trade talks between the Lakers, Knicks, and Toronto Raptors. The Lakers reportedly remain interested in a once-promising prospect in Cam Reddish, a player they have long […]

There’s a lot going on with Russell Westbrook right now as his future with the Los Angeles Lakers continues to be shrouded in doubt. Be that as it may, the former league MVP took time to put some smiles on a lot of kids’ faces by putting on an epic dunk party during a basketball […]

Shaquille O’Neal is not only one of the most dominant big men to have ever picked up a basketball; the Hall of Famer also happens to be one of the wealthiest NBA personalities in the country today. For his part, Shaq is just making sure to share all his blessings with anyone and everyone he […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is hyped up after seeing Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo suit up with his brothers for the Greek national team. Giannis recently shared a photo of him alongside his brothers, Thanasis, Kostas and Alex as they went through the media day for the upcoming 2022 EuroBasket. It is definitely […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Slava Medvedenko has auctioned off his NBA championship rings for more than $200,000. Medvedenko, who won two championships with the Lakers alongside Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal in 2001 and 2002, decided to put his rings up for sale in order to raise funds to help his war-torn country […]

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Kyrie Irving right now and his future with the Brooklyn Nets. After deciding to opt into the final year of his deal with the team, it’s the Nets who are now unsure if they even want to keep the enigmatic superstar in Brooklyn, especially if and when they […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been really supportive of his sons Bronny and Bryce in their basketball journey. He often posts about them on social media, sharing their progress and other highlight plays during games. On Thursday, however, James took a different approach as he shared a photo of him alongside his two […]

Washington Wizards stud Kyle Kuzma recently made a guest appearance on The Draymond Green Show, and there were more than a few interesting tidbits in his conversation with the Golden State Warriors star. One in particular that caught a lot of people’s attention pertains to Kuzma talking up the Showtime Lakers from the 1980s. Kuzma agreed […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal learned a lot from the late Bill Russell, but if there’s one thing he’ll always remember about the NBA icon, it’s his mentality. In an interview with USA Today, Shaq was asked what kind of inspiration Russell was to him. O’Neal didn’t hold back his thoughts and shared how […]

We’re already approaching the midway point of the offseason, but right now, Russell Westbrook still remains to be part of the Los Angeles Lakers. There has been a lot of talk about Russ potentially committing to do what he can to bring out a better version of himself for the team next season, but the […]

During the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship run in 2019-20, Kyle Kuzma went from an 18-point scorer to a guy averaging just 12 points per game. Of course it got him several criticisms, with many asking why his play regressed while playing with LeBron James. Kuzma, however, couldn’t care less about what others say about his […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked Andrew Wiggins as the No. 1 overall selection in the 2014 NBA Draft. Unfortunately, he was never able to suit up for the Cavs. Well, now a bona fide All-Star, Wiggins might just get his chance to do so soon. While there has been a lot of talk of Los Angeles […]

The Lakers’ offseason has been filled with rumors and speculation. At the top of the list has been the future of Russell Westbrook who clearly has not flourished in his role with the team. The former MVP recently moved on from his agent and seems to desire out of Los Angeles. the Lakers would certainly […]

According to league insiders, the Lakers have engaged with the Jazz and Knicks over a potential three-team deal that would send Russell Westbrook to Utah and send Donovan Mitchell to New York. In order to manage salary issues, the Knicks would have to send players (maybe Derrick Rose and Obi Toppin) to both clubs while […]

Add being “banned to one of the most prestigious fighting game tournaments” to LeBron James’ stacked resume. The NBA superstar was recently announced as one of the latest additions to Multiversus. Multiversus, one of the rising stars of the fighting game community, will be part of the prestigious EVO Championship Series. However, due to the […]

For a guy who’s played just one NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Austin Reaves has had a couple of rather interesting nicknames bestowed upon him already. He’s been called AR-15, which is just his initials matched up with his jersey number. The Lakers youngster has since begged off from the name given its shared […]

LeBron James became eligible for a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. After his meeting with team brass, though, the four-time champion left without a new deal in place. Still, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports that James and agent Rich Paul left “productive” discussions with Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka ready to continue […]

Will he or won’t he be traded? That is the ultimate question surrounding Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving, who has been the subject of seemingly endless trade rumors even before Kevin Durant made it known that he no longer wanted to call Brooklyn home. The Los Angeles Lakers have been swirling around Irving’s name […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is now eligible to sign a two-year extension with the team. While that hasn’t happened yet, there is no sign of The King wanting out of LA anytime soon. In fact, the vibe around the NBA is that Bron will extend his time with the Lakers. Via NBC Sports: […]

Kendrick Nunn missed the whole 2021-22 season with the Los Angeles Lakers because of a bone bruise in his knee. Fortunately he has learned from his mistake and is working hard to make sure he enters the new campaign healthier. On Instagram, Dr. Sharif Tabbah–who has trained several pro athletes over the past years–shared a […]

Shareef O’Neal has heard and seen Robert Horry’s criticism of him, but instead of saying what he is or what he’s not, the son of Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal is ready to let his game do the talking. For those not in the know, Horry recently shared his doubts if Shareef has that […]

Now at 17 years of age, Bronny James is nearly a grown man. He recently went through a right of passage by getting his first tattoos, and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James clearly approves. The official Instagram account of Los Angeles-based tattoo shop Ganga Tattoo recently posted a handful of snaps of Bronny getting […]

LeBron James is going to be eligible to sign an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers by August 4th. Whether he decides to do so, however, is an altogether different story. Right now, LeBron has just one more year on his current deal. This means that unless he signs an extension, The King is going […]

A recent video clip of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James putting in an intense workout session with his two sons is recently making its rounds on social media. The Jameses were throwing down dunks and draining shots in the Lakers’ practice facility, and it was indeed a sight to behold. It sounds like Skip […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, like the rest of the sports world, is saddened by the shocking death of Vin Scully on Tuesday. However, instead of focusing on the heartbreaking news, the Los Angeles Lakers icon wanted people to never forget the joy that the Los Angeles Dodgers broadcasting legend brought during his incredible career. In a video […]

At the moment, Carmelo Anthony is still a free agent. His deal with the Los Angeles Lakers came to an end at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, and the 10-time All-Star is now out there trying to look for his new team. Melo caught fire in a recent pick-up game with a few other […]

Kentucky is left picking up the pieces following a devastating flood that swept through the state. Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari is among the personalities who have initiated relief efforts to help those affected by the flash flood catastrophe, but another familiar Kentucky basketball face who’s made a big donation to the Kentucky Flood […]

Shaquille O’Neal recently chimed in on Kevin Durant’s trade saga with the Brooklyn Nets, and let’s just say that Shaq wasn’t too kind with his take. The Hall of Fame big man implied that KD was taking the “easy way” by forcing a trade away from Brooklyn as opposed to grinding it out with the […]

Trade talks between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers may be stalled at the moment, but Kyrie Irving would still like to reunite with LeBron James. From The Athletic’s Jovan Buha: “…All indications are that the Lakers are Irving’s top destination if he leaves Brooklyn, whether it’s via a trade between now and the […]

If Russell Westbrook returns for a second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, he will be in the starting lineup on opening night. But for how long? According to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha, head coach Darvin Ham will have more leeway to bench the nine-time All-Star than was awarded to Frank Vogel: “Based on the […]

Kevin Durant is now reportedly set to sit down with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai as his trade saga drags on. He’s already indicated that he wants out, but at this point, Brooklyn’s insane trade demands are making things very difficult for both KD and rival teams that might be interested in the former league […]

The passing of Los Angeles Dodgers icon Vin Scully has been the big news in the MLB, with several big names in his industry today paying tribute to the career and person that he was. His impact clearly transcended that of his own sport, with LeBron James himself honoring the man who’s long been in […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t help but be in awe of New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, who absolutely torched the Los Angeles Sparks during their WNBA showdown on Tuesday. The Sparks basically had no answer for Ionescu, as she had her way on the court through three quarters. It was an absolutely […]

LeBron James has been working hard in the summer as the new season approaches. On Tuesday, the four-time NBA champ decided to bring his two sons to the Los Angeles Lakers practice facility to give them a taste of how the pros do it. Unsurprisingly, it resulted in a pretty epic highlight reel from the […]

It was announced on Sunday that Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan had just agreed to a new deal with Nike. In the report, NBA insider Shams Charania noted that DeRozan will now become the new face of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s iconic sneaker line. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s wife, has now completely refuted this […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss’ Twitter account was hacked. Buss told the Lakers social media team to share a direct quote with their followers following the incident. “Lakers Fans, my Twitter account has been hacked. Please do not engage with it or send any money. These are NOT legitimate offers. The Lakers will alert […]

What will you do if you get to take over the Twitter account of Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss? Well, for one hacker, it’s to use it to sell their PS5. Buss’ Twitter appears to be hacked late Sunday evening after her account posted a rather bizarre and uncharacteristic tweet. The said post, which […]