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It has been a just over two years since Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash just outside of Los Angeles. After the awful tragedy, the country wept, particularly basketball fans. Mourning fans eventually used art as a way to grieve the loss of an icon whose importance goes […]

Russell Westbrook will miss his first game of the 2021-22 NBA season when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday due to lower back tightness. Westbrook tested out his back and was ruled out about an hour before tip-off. It’s easy to get conspiratorial about the timing, especially considering Westbrook’s appearance […]

Right now, the future of Russell Westbrook with the Los Angeles Lakers is anything but certain. The former league MVP has been linked to a move away from Hollywood with one of his former teams, the Houston Rockets, reportedly in the mix. A Westbrook-for-John Wall trade has been floated in the rumor mill of late […]

One of the most impressive things about LeBron James’ illustrious 18-year career is how he’s been able to keep a squeaky clean image throughout it all. The Los Angeles Lakers star been a family man ever since he’s had kids and even since before that time, he’s stood by his high school sweetheart turned loving […]

This current Los Angeles Lakers side is a far cry from the squad that won the title 16 months ago. From being the most dominant team in the league, LA has now faltered to becoming a mediocre team that has been the laughing stock of critics and naysayers. All hope is not lost for the […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James plays a major role in the decision-making that goes on behind the scenes for the Los Angeles Lakers, particularly when it comes to the team’s roster. Now that the trade deadline is quickly drawing closer, it sounds like The King is making his presence felt more than usual. It’s […]

With Thursday’s trade deadline quickly approaching, it feels like the Los Angeles Lakers are scrambling to get some sort of deal done. Rumors have been rife about LA trying to look for a way to trade away Russell Westbrook, who himself just hasn’t been a good fit alongside LeBron James and the rest of the […]

We’re less than 24 hours until the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline, and it’s possible the partnership between the Los Angeles Lakers and Russell Westbrook has run its course. Westbrook has been kept on the bench down the stretch in the past two games (update: back tightness could be a factor). Based on the post-game comments […]

The pressure is mounting on the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of what is expected to be a very eventful trade deadline. There is no denying that this team has been struggling mightily for pretty much the entirety of the first half of the season and at this point, it is clear that changes need to […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers face off on the eve of the NBA trade deadline, both teams could be undermanned. While the Blazers will have to wait for their new players to arrive, the Lakers will be without two of their key players as they travel to the Moda Center. The […]

The NBA regular season continues with games on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Lakers will hit the road and take on the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Blazers prediction and pick. Click here to Bet $5, Win $280 on either team in Super Bowl 56 (56-1 Odds)  […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ latest foray into the movie industry fell well short of expectations. James starred in the popular basketball sequel Space Jam: A New Legacy, but unfortunately for the King, the movie wasn’t nearly as well-received as its predecessor, which stars Michael Jordan. In fact, amid the upcoming Academy Awards show, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got a rude awakening on Tuesday night as they were badly beaten by the defending champion, Milwaukee Bucks. LeBron James even admitted post-game that his team is nowhere near being a title contender and it appears LA has resorted to the fact that their Big 3 just isn’t working, with the […]

First, let’s recap what happened between Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The Lakers — whose only goal is to win a title — got trounced, 131-116, by the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena. It was never a remotely competitive affair unless you count a minor surge in the fourth […]

LeBron James does not believe the Los Angeles Lakers are anywhere near a championship team right now. After — and perhaps before — his team’s blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Tuesday, he acknowledged that he’s not sure if these Lakers can ever reach the level of the Bucks or Phoenix Suns […]

Russell Westbrook did not play in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. The Lakers made a minor surge without him, though it was far from enough. They lost 131-116 to drop to 26-29. In 26 minutes, Westbrook scored 10 points on 3-of-11 shooting. He had 10 […]

In a game that saw Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks dismantle the Los Angeles Lakers, 131-116, Russell Westbrook had to watch his teammates from the bench—again—for the entirety of the fourth quarter. Westbrook played 26 minutes, tallying 10 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. He also had four turnovers and was atrocious from the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fighting for dear life in the Western Conference at the moment. As of Wednesday afternoon, LA is 26-28 and is currently one game behind the eighth-seeded Clippers for the final playoff spot. Despite their struggles, though, it sounds like LeBron James and Co. already have a plan in motion. None […]

If there is someone Russell Westbrook can ask on how to thrive in a Big 3 with LeBron James, no one is more qualified than Dwyane Wade. Fortunately, the Los Angeles Lakers guard didn’t have to ask the Miami Heat icon for any advice as Wade gave it freely on Tuesday. In his latest appearance […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are having a painful 2021-22 NBA season, to say the least. They have failed to come anywhere close to their preseason expectations and seem likely to have an early from the playoffs this year. On Tuesday night, though, during yet another excruciating loss for the Lakers–this one to the Milwaukee Bucks– […]

There have already been a number of blockbuster trades around the league, but at this point, the Los Angeles Lakers have remained quiet on that front. Be it a matter of choice or not, the fact remains that LeBron James and Co. have yet to land the player(s) they have been longing for as the […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are still waiting for Kendrick Nunn to make his season debut. Unfortunately, they have to wait for some more time after Frank Vogel’s latest update on his knee injury. Nunn is recovering from a persistent bone bruise in his right knee all season long, and it didn’t help […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in an inter-conference battle on Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Bucks-Lakers prediction and pick. Neither of these teams have quite lived up to the preseason expectations that were set for them. The Bucks, fresh off a championship, […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has seen his name pop up in numerous trade rumors over the last couple of months, with the Los Angeles Lakers one of the teams interested in acquiring him. While he’s currently out with a foot injury, Turner is still a hot commodity and this one LA TikTok model […]

The Los Angeles Lakers specifically acquired Russell Westbrook to be their third All-Star caliber player. This is well-trodden territory at this point (Remember Lakers 360?). But after 54 games, it’s evident that the team’s third-best player is a different 6’3 guard — the one on a minimum contract, not the one making a team-high $44 […]

Boston Celtics wing Josh Richardson seems to be attracting attention ahead of the NBA trade deadline, and it appears that Hollywood is among his potential destination. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be among those showing interest in the 28-year-old Richardson. The Lakers are still struggling to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the teams to closely watch as the NBA trade deadline looms. It’s no secret that the squad hasn’t had the ideal campaign with a myriad of issues—injuries and rumors—hounding the roster. The Lakers have been trying to shop around, looking for valuable pieces to add. But so […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have not met their championship expectations thus far this season. They were expected to be one of the best teams in the NBA entering the season but have struggled with injuries and consistency. The Lakers sit in ninth place in the Western Conference with a record of 26-28. Superstars LeBron James […]

Austin Reaves has emerged as a new cult favorite among Los Angeles Lakers supporters. The 23-year-old rookie isn’t exactly a star, but the energy he brings whenever he takes the floor has LA fans raving about this young man. Reaves recently had a rather bizarre encounter with a Lakers supporter who asked him to sign […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been a recipient of major accolades on and off the court throughout his NBA career. However, the latest one might not be to his liking. During the 42nd Razzie Award nominations on Monday, LeBron received not one but two nominations for his “Space Jam 2” film. The Razzie […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t be more hyped after the NBA selected San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray as an All-Star replacement. Murray and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball were named as All-Stars on Monday, replacing the injured Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Brooklyn Nets scorer Kevin Durant, respectively. Upon hearing […]

The trade deadline is just days away and at this point, Russell Westbrook is still part of the Los Angeles Lakers. Rumors have been swirling about a move away from Hollywood for the former league MVP, and it sounds like the word around the league is that LA is doing everything it can to try […]

The Los Angeles Lakers want to make upgrades before the 2022 NBA trade deadlne, which arrives on Thursday. LeBron James is happy to roll with what they got or embrace any opportunity to get better, a la the Los Angeles Rams’ decision to sign Odell Beckham Jr. “I’ve always felt like — listen — I […]

After returning from a five-game absence due to a knee injury on Saturday, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues his recovery as he works on getting back to 100 percent health. James suit up for the Lakers against the New York Knicks over the weekend to get them just their second win in six […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, who are presently the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 26-28 record, have not played the style of basketball they expected to play this season. There are a variety of reasons why this Laker squad is struggling, but one factor that can certainly be blamed for their lack of […]

When a foul isn’t called, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers isn’t shy in expressing his displeasure with the officials. LeBron James has yet to receive a technical this season, causing Michael Corvo of Clutch Points to share an article saying that he is the goat when it comes to battling with officials and […]

It’s been just over two years since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash, which left the entire world in shock. The Black Mamba made such an impact on so many NBA players over the years, with one of them being Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. It was […]

There’s no bigger factor towards the success of the Los Angeles Lakers than health. If LeBron James or Anthony Davis are out of action, LA is going nowhere fast. It’s also safe to say that the Lakers need more than just LeBron and AD to get them to where they want to go. Russell Westbrook […]

The New York Knicks are in 12th place in the East with a 24-29 record which means frustrations are at an all-time high. They’ve now lost two straight and completely blew a lead on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers, eventually losing in overtime. Julius Randle was one of those players who was clearly heated […]