Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 261

While the move has yet to be official, NBA legend Kevin Garnett thinks hiring Rasheed Wallace will benefit Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers. To recall, it has been rumored recently that Wallace would be joining Darvin Ham’s staff as an assistant. However, the new Lakers coach noted that the former Detroit Pistons star […]

There’s still a ton of basketball left to be played in the 2022 NBA Finals. Neither team faces elimination just yet ahead of a pivotal Game 5. But if there’s one thing for certain in this still completely wide open series, it’s that Stephen Curry has been the best player by far. Could he be […]

Not many can argue against the notion that LeBron James’ Big 3 with the Miami Heat alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh has gone down as one of the most dominant trios in league history. The fact that they went to the NBA Finals for four straight years and won two championships during that span […]

Anthony Davis’ injury concerns are well-known amongst Los Angeles Lakers fans. The All-Star center has missed significant time in the last few seasons due to nagging issues. His availability (or lack thereof) has arguably cost his team multiple title runs. His frequent injuries have already made a few Lakers fans ticked off at him. Recently, […]

During the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates, fans got to see a powdery mess in the dugout. After Ronald Acuna Jr slammed a home run, he, alongside Guillermo Heredia, did a little nod to LeBron James. The Braves star tossed a fistful of powder up in the air in a clear […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is one of the most polarizing superstars in the NBA. His brilliance was on full display during the NBA Playoffs, although the Mavs fell short of their aspirations after losing to the Warriors in the Conference Finals. Nevertheless, other stars in the league certainly appreciate what Luka is capable of […]

Stephen Curry was absolutely fired up to start Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. The Golden State Warriors point guard showed that not just with his play, but with his words as well. Check out Steph Curry chirping at Celtics fans while carrying the load for Golden State: STEPH HEATING UP AND TALKING TRASH 🗣 […]

There are few more dominant teams in the history of the NBA than the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty era, particularly when Kevin Durant was on the team. The Brooklyn Nets superstar recently threw some shade at Shaquille O’Neal and the Los Angeles Lakers, claiming that his Warriors would have beaten Shaq’s LA team. According to […]

Yes, you read that right. Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young, who suited up for the Purple and Gold for four seasons, is about to get in the boxing ring and fight rapper Blueface at Crypto.com Arena on July 30th, per TMZ Sports. The bout is part of the Social Gloves event, which features […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to support his son, Bronny James, as the youngster continues to work on his NBA dreams. On Instagram, LeBron posted a mixtape of Bronny while working out and during games, in which he showcased his hops and insane athleticism, as well as passing and ball-handling abilities. Clearly, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently expressed his desire to own and bring an NBA team to Las Vegas, and while he might get his wish one day, it certainly won’t come any time soon. Aside from the fact that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has repeatedly said that an expansion to Vegas, Seattle or […]

The Russell Westbrook-John Wall swap between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets has long been rumored, but for those still wishing it happens, don’t get your hopes up. By the looks of it, the said trade idea is unlikely to happen unless the Lakers give in to the Rockets’ demands, per NBA Insider Marc […]

Stephen Curry has been a man on a mission in this NBA Finals as he hopes to lead the Golden State Warriors to their fourth title in eight years. The Boston Celtics have had their hands full with the greatest shooter of all time, and they will need to try and prevent another offensive explosion […]

Just a couple of years ago, it seemed as if Carmelo Anthony’s NBA career was dead in the water. However, Anthony enjoyed a resurgence with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2019-20 and 2020-21 before spending this season with the Los Angeles Lakers. With Melo set to hit free agency again, could a reunion with the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James seems unlikely to slow down on the basketball court anytime soon, as he is coming off of yet another outstanding season. However, during an episode of ‘The Shop’, James’ show on Uninterrupted, the Lakers star was asked about a potential avenue he could pursue after basketball. James was asked […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have long signaled that they have no intention of including any kind of asset to trade Russell Westbrook, leading many to believe he will be back in 2022-23. Now that Darvin Ham is the head coach, has anything changed? Nope. Marc Stein reports the Lakers continue to signal zero desire to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently announced that he wants to own an NBA team someday. He added that he would like to own an expansion team in Las Vegas. There have been minor stirrings about potential expansion teams in the league and Las Vegas has been listed as a destination. James, who was […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have been on their fair share of extended playoff runs in the past. However, this team has never gotten over the hump in terms of getting out of the Eastern Conference. That was the case until Tatum led the C’s to the NBA Finals this season. It’s no secret […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Shaquille O’Neal was arguably the biggest prize of the NBA draft in the 1990s and was a no-doubter number one overall pick for the Orlando Magic back in 1992. The hype isn’t exactly the same for his son Shareef. But the 2022 NBA draft prospect is reportedly getting a look […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made waves when they decided to hire first-time head coach Darvin Ham as their new man at the helm. It was a bold decision to hire someone with zero experience as a head coach, which most saw as a noteworthy move by the Lakers front office. According to ESPN’s NBA insider […]

Lou Williams is part of a relatively small group of individuals who have had the privilege of playing for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers. In a recent interview, the three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner dropped a truth bomb on why he’d easily pick the Clippers over the Lakers. […]

Russell Westbrook is facing a tough decision this summer. Well, it’s actually not that hard considering how all he has to do is to decide on whether or not he wants $47 million to play for the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Westbrook did not have the best of debut seasons with the Lakers last […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be looking to make some moves this offseason to strengthen their roster. Although many believe they should trade Russell Westbrook, that’s going to be nearly impossible given his salary which is north of $45 million per season. One player who the Lakers are reportedly interested in is Cleveland Cavaliers guard […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still balling out at 37-years-old, but you better believe he’s already planning what his next move could be after retirement, whenever that may come. The King has already dabbled in the ownership business, holding a stake in Premier League club Liverpool FC. But, the Lakers veteran wants to […]

Jayson Tatum had himself a solid outing in the Boston Celtics’ Game 3 win over the Golden State Warriors. But according to at least one Los Angeles Lakers icon, his numbers don’t hold a candle to his true impact on the win. Magic Johnson was effusive in his praise of the Celtics star after the […]

The Boston Celtics came up with a huge win on Wednesday night as they took a 2-1 series lead over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Boston’s Big 3 all stepped up to the plate in Game 3 and it resulted in Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart matching a long-standing NBA […]

After what was a horrendous debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook ended up on the receiving end of a ton of criticism from fans and the media alike. So much so, that some folks mercilessly gave Russ the moniker “Westbrick.” For those that require context, “Westbrick” is a reference to the Lakers […]

Vacation time is over for The King. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is back on the basketball court — somewhat — working on his game ahead of what many expect to be a bounceback 2022-23 campaign. On Wednesday, the Lakers talisman hopped on IG Live to showcase his elite basketball gene while playing with […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers were the laughing stock of the NBA during the 2021-22 season. Their troubles on and off the court were well documented, and it resulted in LeBron James and his squad missing out on the playoffs entirely after what can only be described as an utterly miserable campaign. […]

When you talk about dynasties in the NBA, the first two teams that are likely to come to mind are the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. This is only natural simply because these two teams are the two top franchises in the league in terms of championships won. Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and […]

The Boston Celtics are currently in the midst of battling it out in the NBA Finals with the Golden State Warriors. A big reason they’re even at this point is superstar Jayson Tatum, who has been a pillar for this franchise for several years now. In the 2017 NBA Draft, the Celtics took the former […]

With a new head coach sitting at the helm, the Los Angeles Lakers can now focus on the adjustments they need to make on their roster ahead of the 2022-23 season. According to reports, LA is now dipping into the free agency pool as it looks to add some depth to its squad for the […]

It looks like Los Angeles Lakers icon Derek Fisher has his eyes on the NBA after parting ways with the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks. On Tuesday, the Sparks announced that they have relieved Fisher of his head coaching and general manager duties for the remainder of the 2022 season. The former Lakers champion joined the […]

Kevin Durant and Draymond Green couldn’t help but react after JJ Redick and CJ McCollum obliterated Stephen A. Smith for his “foul” take on Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook. On Tuesday while discussing Darvin Ham’s Lakers press conference, Smith shifted the focus to the fact that Westbrook attended the event. The veteran sports commentator […]

Things definitely got chippy between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Naturally, Draymond Green was in the thick of most of the action. The outspoken Warriors talisman had a bit of a smack talk exchange with Celtics forward Grant Williams, who himself heaped praise […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is without a doubt one of the most influential players in the history of basketball. It is clear, however, that the four-time NBA champ wants to leave a mark not only on the sport but in the community as well. After building his own school a few years ago […]

One day after being formally introduced as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Darvin Ham, as expected, made significant changes to his assistant coaching staff. Fortunately for Lakers fans, Phil Handy isn’t going anywhere. According to ESPN, Ham informed three assistants — David Fizdale, Mike Penberthy, and John Lucas III — that they would […]

Derek Fisher’s time in Southern California appears to be over. The Los Angeles Sparks announced on Tuesday they have parted ways with Fisher as head coach “following a thorough evaluation” of the team’s current state. Assistant Fred Williams will serve as the Sparks’ interim coach for the remainder of the 2022 season. NEWS: @LASparks Part […]

The Los Angeles Lakers introduced new head coach Darvin Ham on Monday, as the franchise’s first big move of the NBA offseason became official. Ham didn’t wait long to get to work either. The newest Lakers head coach kicked off his tenure by making some changes to the team’s coaching staff. Ham removed some of […]