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The Chicago Bulls had a solid 2021-2022 season, but had a disappointing finish. After being one of the hottest teams for much of the year, they struggled down the stretch and were easily handled by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs. With the offseason underway, minds have shifted to guard Zach […]

All eyes were on the Boston Celtics on Thursday night as they looked to even out the series against the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Marcus Smart stole the show for the Celtics and his strong performance drew quite a reaction from Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson. Johnson took […]

There’s no louder LeBron James critic than Skip Bayless. But that’s not something you can say about his wife, who doesn’t share his disdain for the Los Angeles Lakers frontman. In a sitdown interview with his wife Ernestine Sclafani, Skip Bayless asked about her opinion of the Lakers star. His wife admitted that she’s been […]

The NBA Playoffs are underway and all eyes are on the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Both organizations are battling out to see who will represent the Eastern Conference in the Finals. However, the postseason has been plagued with questionable calls throughout or lack thereof. So much so, that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James […]

There are few more fascinating relationships in the NBA than that of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets. The pair had a major falling out after they won a title with the Cleveland Cavaliers a few years back and it ended up with Kyrie leaving the Cavs for […]

As much as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers need to add in a few major pieces to shake up their roster, the harsh reality for them is that they currently do not have too many trade assets to go by. Their tank isn’t exactly empty, but let’s just say that making some major […]

There has been ongoing concern about Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball’s knee injury, which kept him out the last three months of the season and then the playoffs. Ball underwent surgery for a meniscus tear in January, but a stubborn bone bruise that just won’t heal has some wondering what the heck is going on. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James got brutally honest in a recent Q&A session on Twitter. One of his most fascinating revelations focused on what he considers to be the “toughest moment” of his entire career. As much as The King has achieved throughout what has been a decorated career, there’s also no denying that […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Metta Sandiford-Artest is not one bit concerned about Russell Westbrook and the future of the Purple and Gold despite their disastrous 2021-22 season. The Lakers missed the playoffs after finishing 11th in the West, a shocking ending to a season that started with championship aspirations behind LeBron James, Anthony Davis […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley is far from done when it comes to speaking his truths against Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul. Pat Bev has had some slanderous takes against his nemesis of late and he’s now come out with another one on a recent appearance on ESPN’s Stephen A’s World. This time around, the feisty […]

We all know that the Los Angeles Lakers had quite a miserable campaign during this past season. Minnesota Timberwolves outspoken guard Patrick Beverley is well aware of this fact and he is adamant that it would have been much different if he were around. https://open.spotify.com/episode/34ocYBAYRNQiTnnPfkOCwr?si=432c452219574b0d According to Beverley, the Lakers would have found more success […]

Transporting NBA stars to different eras has always been one of the most heated areas of debate among fans. Not even Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant are spared from chopping it up on NBA eras. KD posted a simple question on Twitter: Which NBA centers from the 90s era would […]

Luka Doncic just showed the basketball world that not only is he the real deal but that also, he can step up to the plate when it matters the most. Doncic led the Mavs to a demolition job over the top-seeded Phoenix Suns in Game 7 of their second-round series en route to booking their […]

The silver lining of the Los Angeles Lakers missing the playoffs is that they get to take part in Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. LeBron James and Co. have a small chance of landing the No. 1 overall pick but unfortunately for them, even if they do, this pick will be sent over to the Pelicans. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be the subject a movie set to come to big screens. Shooting Stars, a film adaptation of the 2009 biography written by James and Buzz Bissinger, is expected to release in 2023 and will feature five-star Oregon basketball commit Marquis Cook playing the role of James, according to […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen believes chemistry was not the only problem that doomed LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2021-22 season. Pippen had been through a lot in his NBA career, and so he knows what it takes for a team to actually make it to the postseason and win at […]

Patrick Beverley has been quite a thorn on the side of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. It is clear, however, that the feisty Timberwolves guard holds LeBron in very high regard. So much so, that Pat Bev literally attempted to recruit James to Minnesota on live TV. https://open.spotify.com/episode/34ocYBAYRNQiTnnPfkOCwr?si=432c452219574b0d Beverley was a guest on ESPN’s […]

The United States is mourning after two separate shootings took place in different cities over the weekend. One shooting in Buffalo, New York, claimed ten lives, while the other, in Laguna Woods, California, claimed one life. Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson tweeted a message in response to the violence, extending his and his wife’s […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley should probably be called Silky Johnson at this point, because he’s the new Player Hater of the Year. Beverley went on a rampage against Chris Paul on Monday after the Phoenix Suns’ embarrassing Game 7 defeat over the weekend, but he also had some time for the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

Luka Doncic was the belle of the NBA ball as he led the Dallas Mavericks to a stunning blowout win against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. The Slovenian sensation left a certain Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. King James was asked by a random fan on Twitter on his favorite NBA star under […]

One of the most interesting questions that popped up during LeBron James’ impromptu Q&A Twitter session on Monday night was about his retirement. A random user asked the Los Angeles Lakers superstar how many years he still has left in him, and The King responded in true LeBron James fashion. According to the Lakers talisman, […]

Mention the names Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to any basketball-loving individual and you’ll instantly be flooded with tons of reactions or anecdotes about the two legends. In a way, that’s the same story you’ll get from any true sports card collector. Both His Airness and the Black Mamba have lived out amazing NBA careers […]

It’s been over a month since LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers decided to part ways with Frank Vogel. Up until now, the organization has yet to decide on who its next head coach is going to be. There are also no indications that there is a clear-cut frontrunner in the race or that […]

It’s no secret Luka Doncic idolizes LeBron James. The Slovenian grew up watching the Los Angeles Lakers star, and there are clear shades of LeBron in his playing style. Interestingly, James himself said recently that the Dallas Mavericks youngster is his current favorite player under 25, which is not surprising given how phenomenal he has […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James got a bit of engagement on Twitter on Monday night as he went on an impromptu Q&A session with his followers. One of his former Cavs teammates, Damon Jones, joined in on the fun and he posed a very intriguing question for The King. Jones asked LeBron to list […]

One of the biggest pieces missing in LeBron James’ illustrious career is a Slam Dunk Contest title. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has never really shown a real interest in joining the highly-anticipated All-Star event and at this point in his career, it seems unlikely that he’ll ever take part in a Dunk Contest in […]

Tom Brady wants to face Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in a one-in-one battle of some of the oldest men in American sports. But so no one will have an advantage, they won’t be playing American Football or basketball. During LeBron’s Twitter Q&A, Brady joined in the fun and asked James who would win […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar decided to kill off some time on Monday night by going on an impromptu Q&A session on Twitter. After all, there weren’t any games for the playoffs,so what better way to bide the time, right? One of the most intriguing questions the Lakers talisman faced was a query about the best […]

There has been no shortage of young superstars emerging in the NBA this year. Ja Morant had quite a run with the Memphis Grizzlies, while Jayson Tatum is still vying for the title with the Boston Celtics after taking down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champs Milwaukee Bucks. If you ask Los Angeles Lakers superstar […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has said time and time again that it is one of his dreams to play with his son, Bronny James, in the NBA before he retires. That hasn’t changed even with Father Time catching up to him. During his Twitter Q&A, LeBron highlighted that it’s still his “100% plan” […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows very well who he wants to be teammates with in a fictional 2-vs-2 match against Chicago Bulls legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. LeBron conducted a Q&A on Twitter, and one of the first questions he was asked is which player (be it from the past or present) […]

There’s no denying that during their time together with the Cavs, Kyrie Irving and LeBron James formed one of the most formidable duos in the entire NBA. Recently, the Brooklyn Nets superstar talked about his time playing alongside LeBron, which apparently, also included an epic 1-on-1 game between these two former teammates. The Nets point […]

The Sixers received a ton of praise during James Harden’s early days with the squad. This was right after his blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets went down. After seeing how Harden played alongside Joel Embiid during their first couple of games together, some people were quick to point out that this was the new […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of work to do this offseason. After finishing a pitiful 33-49 and missing the play-in tournament, the Lakers are set to make big changes in the locker room. On top of a coaching searching following the departure of Frank Vogel, many believe the Lakers’ roster itself needs retooling. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new head coach — who will be tasked with turning around the franchise and overseeing the closing of LeBron James’ championship window — is gaining steam, albeit meticulously. With the rumors percolating by the day, let’s take a moment to round up what we know so far. Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t hide his delight and excitement after witnessing Liverpool take home the FA Cup against Chelsea on Sunday. Liverpool and Chelsea ended regulation time at a 0-0 deadlock, forcing the contest to turn into the penalty shootout. The Reds then proceeded to edge the Blues, thanks in large part […]

Anyone who followed the NBA back in 2016 remembers the train wreck that was the New York Knicks. After years of being, well, not good, they looked towards a savior from Tinseltown: Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson. Jackson was brought in as team president to bring a “winning culture” in the Big Apple. Well, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still in the middle of their coaching search, but as it currently stands, there are already two candidates standing out to be LeBron James and the Purple and Gold’s next head coach. According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, there is no clear frontrunner for the position yet. However, Milwaukee […]

Frank Vogel might not be without a job for very long now. LeBron James’ former coach now appears to be in line to take on his next assignment amid reports of Vogel being eyed by the Charlotte Hornets as their next head coach. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, Vogel is one […]