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Russell Westbrook and Victor Oladipo played just one season together as teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2016-17 season. Despite their brief run as backcourt partners, it appears that the pair formed quote a bond on and off the court. A testament to this fact is how both men were recently seen working […]

It’s been more than 30 months since the passing of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. The loss of the legend and his daughter Gianna has continued to linger among fans and friends alike, but none more so than family as Vanessa Bryant and her daughters continue to live their day-to-day lives without their loved […]

At this point, it will be very hard to argue that the Los Angeles Clippers are still the baby brother of their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. The fact that the Clippers hold a 32-7 advantage over the Lakers over the past 10 seasons points to the fact that it’s actually the former who […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal was one of, if not the most feared big men in the NBA during his day. He was a very imposing figure and there’s no denying that Shaq struck fear in the hearts of his oppenents night in and night out. In his mind, Shaq firmly believes that he […]

LeBron James has yet to sign an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, but Rob Pelinka has apparently made it clear to him that he has no plans of letting him go. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Pelinka has told James that he wants him to retire with the Lakers. The LA GM […]

There’s almost nowhere to go but up for the Los Angeles Lakers. After a underwhelming 2021-22 season, LeBron James and co have a lot of work to do – and it looks like they’ve already started. King James recently met with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and new head coach Darvin Ham. The initial reports stemming […]

If there is one thing clear about Russell Westbrook’s situation, it’s the fact that the Los Angeles Lakers expect him to play better and buy into the system should he stay with the team. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Lakers are hoping to see Westbrook improve his efficiency when it comes to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off of one of their most embarrassing seasons in recent memory. They had just won the NBA Championship two years prior in the bubble. They entered last season as one of the favorites to win the title and fell flat on their face. On Tuesday, it was revealed that […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to trade Russell Westbrook. The team has been actively shopping the former MVP for months now. No team has been willing to give the Lakers what they want… except for one. The Utah Jazz have a bevy of players they could trade if they start […]

Russell Westbrook is not in a very good place right now — both figuratively and literally. At this point, it has become abundantly clear that the Los Angeles Lakers are doing what they can to try and find a trade partner for the former league MVP, which up to this point, has been to no […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just released the first look at their epic new throwback jerseys for the upcoming season. It has generally been received with rave reviews, and the same can be said for superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. For starters, here’s a look at the new unis which commemorate the white MPLS jersey […]

Shaquille O’Neal has had his fair share of relationships throughout the 50 years he has been on this earth. At this point, however, it appears that Shaq is enjoying the single life. In a recent episode of The Big Podcast, The Los Angeles Lakers icon revealed his current relationship status — or the lack thereof […]

During his heyday, Tayshaun Prince was one of the most feared defenders in the entire league. The four-time All-Defense forward played the majority of his career with the Detroit Pistons, where he played an integral role in the team’s 2004 NBA championship. That year, the Pistons pulled off a major upset against a powerhouse Los […]

Whether he’s Ron Artest, Metta World Peace, or Metta Sandiford-Artest, one thing that hasn’t changed is his love for the game basketball. His career spanned across 17 seasons in the NBA with six different teams, including the NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers back in 2010. Despite having been retired for five seasons, Sandiford-Artest remains involved […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been criticized his entire career. One of the narratives that have been spewed out against the four-time NBA champ is that he has a tendency to chase stats. If you ask former NBA superstar Gilbert Arenas, though, he believes that there’s absolutely no truth to his. Speaking in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a major announcement on Monday that should excite the fanbase — and, no, it wasn’t a Russell Westbrook-for-Kyrie Irving trade. Instead, the most storied franchise in NBA history (arguably) unveiled the Classic Edition jerseys they’ll be rocking at select home games in 2022-23 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the […]

LeBron James has nothing but love and appreciation for Sue Bird, and the Los Angeles Lakers star made sure the WNBA legend knows that. After watching Bird play in her final regular season home game at the Climate Pledge Arena, James took to Instagram to share his admiration for the iconic point guard. “Nah thank […]

Sunday’s NASCAR FireKeepers Casino 400 race at the Michigan International Speedway did not only feature one car with a connection to an NBA deity. Apart from Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing, of which the six-time NBA champion is a co-owner, there’s also Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Ford, which featured sponsorship of LeBron James Family Foundation through […]

LeBron James was so hyped for Sue Bird after the massive crowd turnout in her final regular season home game with the Seattle Storm, so much so that the Los Angeles Lakers star is now thinking of visiting the city for some games. On Twitter, James shared how ecstatic he was to see Seattle rocking […]

The Sacramento Kings have had enough of the jokes and the losing. It’s been 16 long years for Kings fans since they made the NBA playoffs. But the Kings have arguably had their best offseason during that tough stretch. That continued again Sunday as they signed former Lakers wing player Kent Bazemore to a one-year […]

It’s hard to find anyone comparable to Kobe Bryant in the NBA, but if you’re going to ask Los Angeles Lakers assistant Phil Handy, one player comes close: Kyrie Irving. Speaking with Nick Jungfer of Basketball Forever, Handy said that “if Kyrie was 6’6, you would see Kobe mirrored back at you.” “If Kyrie was […]

If recent rumors are to be believed, it looks like Anthony Davis’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers in the post-LeBron James era is murky at best. When the Lakers traded for Davis in 2019, fans and experts alike saw him as the future of the Purple and Gold even after LeBron’s retirement. Having him […]

There appears to be no significant progress on the Los Angeles Lakers’ intention to trade away Russell Westbrook this summer. It seems like LA is taking their time here — something that could be running out in the near future. NBA insider Jova Buha of The Athletic recently revealed that time could be ticking away […]

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 […]