Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 261

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to retool their roster for the next season. Aside from the obvious big-name trades they’re gunning for, the Lakeshow brass is also looking to add some more depth to their roster. They have decided to change up their approach this season, signing younger guys instead of grizzled veterans. The […]

The Detroit Pistons’ 2004 NBA Finals win over a powerhouse Los Angeles Lakers squad still remains to be one of the most memorable upsets in the history of the league. Newly-named Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was actually part of that nitty-gritty, title-winning Pistons side, and the 48-year-old has some fond memories from that unforgettable […]

LeBron James has been winning on and off the basketball court. Well, technically, his Los Angeles Lakers haven’t exactly been the most triumphant team in the NBA of late. At least he’s finding tremendous success off the hardwood, and testament to this fact is the most recent honor of The King’s own tequila brand. LeBron […]

It has been five long years since Metta Sandiford-Artest, aka Metta World Peace, aka Ron Artest, last suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, it is clear that his loyalty still lies with the purple & gold. A testament to this fact is the 42-year-old’s very bold prediction for LA this coming season. Metta […]

LeBron James shocked the NBA world when he made a surprise appearance in the famed Drew League. The pro-am league last saw the Los Angeles Lakers star in 2011, during the infamous NBA lockout. Almost 11 years later, LeBron continued to wow the crowd with his masterful performance in front of a small crowd. Draymond […]

LeBron James has been through it all in what has been an iconic career in the NBA. He has played varying roles in the league, from being the young protege, to emerging as Public Enemy No. 1, and now becoming the highly-respected “old man.” Through it all, the four-time NBA champ has learned more than […]

Anthony Davis has received a lot of criticism over the last two years following what has been an injury-riddled past couple of seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers. There is little doubt that this man is one of the top big men in the NBA today, but his inability to stay healthy has been one […]

LeBron James set the basketball world ablaze after making a surprise appearance in the Drew League right smack in the middle of the offseason. It was an unexpected sighting for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, who himself had not taken part in the high-profile pro-am league since 2011. Right now, though, LeBron’s Drew League appearance […]

Not even the early 2000s Los Angeles Lakers enjoyed the sustained success of the Golden State Warriors. But just because the Lakers’ dynasty fueled by Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant didn’t have nearly the shelf life of Golden State’s hardly means its all-time peak lags far behind the Warriors’. Shaq, in fact, is fully confident […]

Scotty Pippen Jr. has won the approval of the leader of the Los Angeles Lakers, with LeBron James giving his thumbs up on the play of the second-generation pro following Pippen’s excellent play in the 2022 NBA Summer League. The kid has a bright future!! 💜💛 https://t.co/YobiiXICsH — LeBron James (@KingJames) July 21, 2022 In […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off an NBA title and Draymond Green is still enjoying every minute of it. He also can’t believe what two of his best buddies have done this week in LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Last weekend, LeBron played in the Drew League and dropped a 42-piece. on Wednesday night, […]

It wasn’t just Stephen Curry who made headlines for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night during the ESPYs. Dubs teammate Klay Thompson was also in attendance to accept his award as this year’s Best Comeback Athlete. It was an emotional moment for Thompson, who came back to win an NBA title with Golden State […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was under a considerable amount of pressure heading into Wednesday night. The four-time NBA champ was named as the host of the annual ESPYs and in true Steph fashion, the greatest shooter of all time stepped up to the plate to open the show with a ton of hilarious […]

Bronny James has been making headlines on the high school basketball scene of late. The fact that he’s the first-born son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James obviously has a lot to do with this, but you also have to credit the young man for the eye-popping athleticism that he brings to the table. […]

Stephen Curry promised to deliver heat at the ESPYs, and he did just that to start his hosting gig. Unfortunately for Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, he’s on the receiving end of the Golden State Warriors star’s hilarious trolling. Early in the show, Curry shared how he is just the second NBA player to […]

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat have been rumored to be in the mix for a blockbuster trade that would reshape the landscape of the NBA. LA has been linked to a swoop for Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets, while Miami seems to be highly interested in Kyrie’s teammate and real-life […]

Former LeBron James teammate and Los Angeles Lakers guard Mac McClung is getting another shot to make an NBA roster. This time, it’s with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. According to Shams Charania of the Athletic, McClung is signing a one-year deal with the Warriors. The contract is non-guaranteed, but it gives the […]

There have been a lot of stories surrounding Russell Westbrook and his disappointing debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers last term. Several of these narratives centered around the former league MVP’s unwillingness to take constructive criticism from the team, particularly from the coaching staff. NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic (via Jonathan Sherman […]

At this point in the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers better have a solid Plan B in the works. A blockbuster trade deal for Kyrie Irving does not seem to be on the horizon with the Brooklyn Nets playing hardball on the enigmatic star. Right now, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the Lakers could fall […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been working hard behind the scenes to try and facilitate a blockbuster trade deal that would not only significantly improve their roster but possibly impact the landscape of the NBA ahead of the new season. Things haven’t exactly been very progressive for LA on that front, which is why they […]

Despite reports that the Los Angeles Lakers trio of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook all recently spoke on the phone to reaffirm their commitment to each other for the upcoming season, it is clear that LA is still trying to find a way to trade Westbrook away from the team. There hasn’t been […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered 2022 NBA Free Agency with half a roster to fill and almost zero resources with which to work. As a result, the team opted for an inexpensive — and refreshing — youth movement. The Lakers have signed five free agents, each under the age of 30 — a stark contrast […]

LeBron James wants everyone to listen to Teddy Bridgewater and his rather stern message about athletes’ “tough guy image.” After all, for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, what the Miami Dolphins quarterback said is true. On Wednesday, Bridgewater went viral for expressing how he’s “tired of seeing football players portray this tough guy image or […]

It’s been over two years since Kobe Bryant passed away. But the Los Angeles Lakers icon still has his imprints on the the sporting world – and not just in basketball. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is just one of thousands of professional athletes that the Mamba has impacted for the better. Carr was […]

There’s no telling whether or not Russell Westbrook will be on the Los Angeles Lakers roster come opening day. But what is certain is that the animosity has not completely dissipated between Russ and the team – and arguably the whole world at this point. Westbrook received a ton of criticism for his campaign last […]

There has been so much hype surrounding Logoman card made by Panini over the past few months. With Drake going bonkers on Flawless, LeBron James’ Triple Logoman hitting $2.4 million in value, and the Golden State Warriors trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green going up for auction soon, there’s really no shortage […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook is now seeking new representation after parting ways with his longtime agent Thad Foucher of Wasserman. Apparently, though, he already has a good idea where he wants to go. According to NBA insider Quinton Mayo, Westbrook is considering joining powerhouse agency Excel Sports Management, which is considered one of […]

Don’t worry, Los Angeles Lakers fans. In wake of a culture-shifting phone call between Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, rookie head coach Darvin Ham knows exactly how to maximize the 2017 MVP alongside his superstar teammates. During an appearance on The VC Show with Vince Carter and Ros Gold-Onwude, Ham detailed his plans to not […]

Kendrick Perkins has been known to make the occasional odd statement that ruffles more than a few feathers. The former NBA champion turned ESPN broadcaster has now come out with his latest hot take involving Stephen Curry and the late, great Kobe Bryant, and let’s just say Los Angeles Lakers fans aren’t going to be […]

NBA fans around the world love to get fired about different rankings. One of the common debates is about the Mount Rushmore or simply the best players in the franchise. Few teams make this as difficult as the Los Angeles Lakers. Shaq recently weighed in on Twitter to poke some fun at himself on the […]

Technically speaking, the Los Angeles Lakers have undertaken a relatively quiet offseason thus far. Facing expectations of yet another personnel overhaul, the Lakers’ roster moves have been mildly underwhelming (though not surprising, considering their limited flexibility). Of course, the supernova awaiting explosion is whatever decision gets made regarding Russell Westbrook, whose relationship with the franchise […]

Could Dennis Schroder be the newest offseason acquisition for the Los Angeles Lakers? According to his recent Instagram activity, the Houston Rockets guard would be more than happy to rejoin his former team. LeBron James commented “Tuff!!” on Schroder’s joint post with European power forward Rupee Kolawole. Shortly after, Dennis Schroder replied to King James, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a highly disappointing season and are looking to bounce back. The Lakers have altered their roster to have a younger supporting cast around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. New head coach Darvin Ham will need to make a quick turnaround as they have a limited title window. LeBron can’t play […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James returned to the Drew League in style over the weekend, dropping 40 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. It was the first time he played pro-am since 2011 and needless to say, the fans got a show. The player who guarded LeBron in the Drew League, Dion Wright, has spoken […]

In December 2018, Shareef O’Neal, the son of NBA legend Shaq, underwent heart surgery to address a condition that put his basketball career at risk. It was a trying time for the then-UCLA freshman, and he needed all the support he can get. One of his biggest advocates happened to be Los Angeles Lakers legend […]

Despite talks about Russell Westbrook’s unhappiness with the Los Angeles Lakers, the superstar guard has not asked for a trade from the Purple and Gold. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports made the revelation amid rumors that Westbrook and the Lakers are headed to an “inevitable divorce.” While there have been discussions about LA potentially trading […]

LeBron James has been on the receiving end of some criticism after his recent comments on Brittney Griner went viral. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar appeared to take a shot at the United States government by saying that if he were in Griner’s position, LeBron wouldn’t even be sure if he wanted to come back […]

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Russell Westbrook has an uncertain future with the team after a tumultuous season in 2021. Westbrook has been the subject of trade rumors all offseason, most recently along with Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving. Amid the rumors, Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis made a shocking move at Summer […]

One of the reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling to make a splash in the trade market of late is because of their perceived lack of valuable trade assets. Apart from the likes of Talen Horton-Tucker and Kendrick Nunn (both of whom have had minimal trade interest in the market) as well […]