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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 […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has been mentioned in trade rumors as of late, with the Los Angeles Lakers said to be interested in him and Buddy Hield. Despite all the talks, however, the big man couldn’t care less. It’s not the first time Turner has found himself in trade rumors, though. In fact, he’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t made any groundbreaking moves this summer, but at least they were able to bring in a couple of new faces to the team. One of them is 6-foot-10 center Thomas Bryant, who could emerge as a lowkey excellent addition to LeBron James and Co. A video of Bryant draining some […]

The free agency chapter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer is complete. The story of their offseason is far from over. The Lakers have filled 14 of 15 roster spots (not counting two-way contracts). As per usual, the team will likely begin the season with the final spot open for flexibility purposes. That roster, though, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been grinding in the offseason. The King has been working hard to prepare for what many expect to be a bounceback campaign for him and the rest of the squad. LeBron recently shared a brief clip of himself in what appears to be his post-workout state. James can […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook has found new representation. Amid a summer of trade speculation, the nine-time All-Star has hired NBA super-agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Last month, the topic of Westbrook’s representation made major headlines when his agent of 14 years, Thad Foucher, penned an unprecedented […]

The NBA offseason is in full swing and it is time for some of the world’s best athletes to give their bodies a well-earned rest. This is especially the case with Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who are two of the most accomplished NBA players in basketball […]

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has long idolized the late Kobe Bryant and he’ll now continue to be the face of the Nike franchise in place of The Black Mamba. DeRozan has signed a new four-year deal with the company. Via Shams: Fresh off making All-NBA second team, Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan is signing […]

Kendrick Nunn did not exactly find much success with the Los Angeles Lakers on the court last season. As a matter of fact, he didn’t even play a single minute for the team last year due to injury. Be that as it may, what is clear is that Nunn is winning off the court. The […]

Anthony Davis has heard all the nasty criticism that has been thrown in his direction. In particular, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is well aware of the slander that was brought about by his confession earlier in the offseason about not touching a basketball for more than a month. This admission did not sit well […]

Shareef O’Neal did not exactly make waves during his brief Summer League stint with the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas. The son of Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal was not able to secure his spot on the team this coming season, but at least he did enough to warrant a deal with […]

The basketball world was met with some tragic news on Sunday after it was announced that Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell had passed away. The Hall of Fame big man was 88 and he reportedly “passed away peacefully.” Tributes have been pouring in for the fallen icon, and one of the personalities that have sent […]

At 44, Tom Brady still remains to be one of the most dominant quarterbacks in the NFL. The same can be said for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who himself has set the bar in the NBA after his mind-blowing performance in Year 19 of his career last season. Be that as it may, […]

Andre Iguodala has come into the defense of Russell Westbrook once again as the Los Angeles Lakers star continues to be disrespected by the media. In the latest episode of his Point Forward podcast, Iguodala shared how Westbrook has fallen victim to the media creating false or most of the time exaggerated narratives around players. […]

It’s been a very interesting summer for Russell Westbrook as his future with the Los Angeles Lakers continues to be shrouded in uncertainty. It’s no secret that LA has been trying to trade the former league MVP and that at this point, they have yet to find an opposing team that’s willing to take on […]