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The expectations were extremely high for Andrew Wiggins when he entered the NBA as the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. The fact that he was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers inevitably led to comparisons with the great LeBron James — something that Wiggins himself continues to rue to this very day. Speaking […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ quest to bring Kyrie Irving to Hollywood remains to be a bit of a struggle right now. There appears to be no real progress between the Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets in terms of the growing trade rumors, with both teams seemingly unwilling to give in to each other’s demands. NBA […]

The battle of LA continues in Las Vegas! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Clippers prediction and pick.   The Lakers are (0-2) so far in the Vegas Summer League after losing to the Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets. The Suns got the best of them and beat them by 20 […]

There have been whispers connecting Kyrie Irving and the Los Angeles Lakers for quite some time. For a brief period of time, it seemed Irving might accept the mid-level exception and sacrifice about $30 million to join the team. The Nets superstar ultimately decided against this and accepted his $36-plus million player option to return to […]

The 2021-22 season went about as bad as it could have gone for the Los Angeles Lakers. One guy who (right or wrong) increasingly caught blame for this was Russell Westbrook, and he is still getting heat. The nine-time All-Star averaged 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists this past season. The fit in the […]

Some people believe Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the GOAT. Others don’t. Ray Allen, who played with Bron on the Miami Heat and won a ring together, is one who doesn’t believe The King is the greatest to ever step on the floor. Via Ahn Fire Digital: Ray Allen on LeBron’s GOAT case […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 bubble championship run is one of the most iconic and polarizing NBA title runs in recent memory. Perhaps the only groups the can equal Lakers fans in passion towards the subject are fan bases that L.A triumphed over on the remarkable stretch.  Now, years later, a member of that Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers-Charlotte Hornets Summer League clash on Sunday had everything: a huge comeback, a Tracy McGrady-esque performance, two overtimes and, well unfortunately, a fan fistfight. Apparently, a fight broke out during the contest, with a man captured in several videos hitting another guy. While it is unknown what caused the brawl, NBA Summer […]

Scottie Pippen is one of the greatest players to ever do it and widely regarded as one Hall of Famer who can translate in any era of basketball. But the Chicago Bulls icon knows it’ll be tougher to find the same level of success that he had in the nineties if his prime self was […]

Undrafted rookie Cole Swider had his Tracy McGrady moment in the Summer League, giving Los Angeles Lakers fans plenty to cheer for in the offseason. Swider, who went undrafted in this year’s annual rookie selection, exploded for 21 points to give the Lakers a fighting chance in crunch time against the Charlotte Hornets. The Purple […]

Many people have already begun counting the days until Russell Westbrook gets traded. The Los Angeles Lakers star’s job in LA has been in jeopardy ever since his team started to pursue Kyrie Irving (despite their initial stance). This has created an uncomfortable situation where Westbrook doesn’t know if he’ll back for them next season. […]

Shareef O’Neal might not have the same imposing and dominating body like his dad Shaquille O’Neal, but much like the Los Angeles Lakers legend, the young kid can throw it down with force. In the Lakers’ Summer League showdown with the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, the young O’Neal got out on the fastbreak and delivered […]

NBA legend Jerry West may have spent his whole playing career with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his favorite player is not from the franchise. The current Los Angeles Clippers exec knows to give credit where it is due, and for him, it’s just too hard to ignore Michael Jordan. Speaking with NBA TV in […]

Can it actually happen? Could the Los Angeles Lakers actually land both Kyrie Irving AND Kevin Durant to form a new Big 3 with LeBron James? Well, retired NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas seems to think so. This idea was first floated by ESPN’s NBA guru Brian Windhorst, who said that in order for the Lakers […]

The belief around the NBA is Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. Sure enough, every action he does will be linked to the said talks until it finds a resolution. Such was the case on Saturday when Irving was spotted talking with Lakers legend Derek Fisher in […]

The NBA Summer League is a chance for young players to make their impression on their respective teams, with the hopes of making a big enough impact to warrant a roster spot in the upcoming season. It is also an opportunity for team general managers not only to scout players but also, to engage in […]

Despite constantly being mentioned in trade rumors throughout the summer, the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to be involved in a blockbuster deal during the offseason. As a matter of fact, apart from signing a handful of free agents, they haven’t made any significant moves this offseason just yet. As it turns out, however, the […]

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook were both in attendance on Friday when the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. As it turns out, however, the superstar teammates weren’t seen talking to each other throughout the game, which understandably caused quite a ruckus among fans. LeBron […]

It wasn’t too long ago that a video of Anthony Davis admitting that he hasn’t played basketball in several months went viral. This caused some fans to worry about Davis’ mentality and how he’s approaching the offseason. Well, if you ask Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, it is clear that he believes there […]

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 […]