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Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel provided encouraging updates on the status of LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony ahead of their team’s matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. It will be the Lakers first game in 10 games. After shootaround on Friday, Vogel said LeBron was a fully participant […]

LeBron James has a legitimate claim as the greatest basketball player of all time. But in an era where the world’s icons are as visible as ever, the Los Angeles Lakers star’s impact has been felt far beyond the confines of a basketball court. LeBron recently reflected on the 10th year death anniversary of Trayvon […]

LeBron James stirred up the media during All-Star Weekend in Cleveland with some of his comments. The Los Angeles Lakers star said that he was open to a reunion with the Cavs at some point before he retires. This obviously didn’t sit well with some LA fans, who were already dealing with a terrible season. […]

It was revealed on Wednesday that Kyle Rittenhouse intended to file a lawsuit against Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for allegedly defaming his character. This rather unusual development has taken an even more bizarre turn as new details of the case emerged. According to a report by TMZ Sports, Rittenhouse, who was recently found […]

A sensational return to Cleveland for LeBron James has been picking up a lot of steam of late. The fact that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar himself stated that he’s not closing any doors on a potential reunion with the Cavs certainly did a lot to fuel these rumors. Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report outlined […]

Stephen A. Smith has come out with his latest projection for the Los Angeles Lakers now that the dust has settled on the recently-concluded trade deadline. It’s not very good, though, and Stephen A.’s prediction likely isn’t going to sit too well with LeBron James. Smith has no confidence in the Lakers right now whatsoever. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is very vocal about his pride in his son’s basketball skills. However, Bronny did something else that made King James have a total dad moment. The 17-year-old signed a deal with Pants Saggin’ Dezign (PSD), a well-known underwear brand. After the company and Bronny shared the news, LeBron had […]

Hall of Famer and Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas has chimed in on who he thinks the true GOAT is. While Michael Jordan is hailed as the greatest ever by many, Thomas believes when it’s all said and done, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be crowned with that honor. Via First Take: “I […]

It’s pretty easy to root for Michael Jordan or LeBron James if you’re into basketball cards. The former owned the league through the late 80s to 90s while the latter is breaking countless records even up to now. While all of those things are true, there will always be a special place in the hobby […]

After 10 days off for the All-Star break — besides the Very On LeBron James — the “second half” of the Los Angeles Lakers season tips off on Friday. The Lakers will begin their 24-game remaining schedule with a “home” matchup vs. the Los Angeles Clippers, whom the Lakers (27-31) trail by 1.5 games for […]

Right now, Malik Monk has emerged as one of the few lone bright spots on an otherwise lackluster Los Angeles Lakers team. The 24-year-old has become a key player for LA this season, making the team’s decision to sign him from free agency last summer a stroke of genius — especially considering all the other […]

Back in December, the Los Angeles Lakers decided against giving Isaiah Thomas a second 10-day deal after a brief, four-game stint with the team. The 5-foot-9 combo guard is determined to get himself back in the NBA and his recent offensive explosion for the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League is a clear testament […]

The talk of the town over the past few days is about LeBron James potentially leaving the Los Angeles Lakers to return to his beloved Cleveland Cavaliers. While it may have sounded outrageous at first, the fact that this rumor continues to pick up steam seems to point to the fact that there could be […]

Shaquille O’Neal has been known for being very kind and generous, both during his playing career and afterward. This week, that was on full display as O’Neal surprised the Collins family and others with numerous gifts. Shaq is just the best 🤞 Peep thread pic.twitter.com/SgX8XZ0qn2 — Overtime (@overtime) February 23, 2022 Karissa Collins is the […]

LeBron James has outstayed his welcome with the Los Angeles Lakers. At least this is what former NBA player turned ESPN analyst Jalen Rose seems to think. According to Rose, the only way LeBron will be able to win his fifth championship is if he leaves Hollywood. Rose took it a step further by declaring […]

As everyone knows, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is not one to hide his thoughts when it comes to issues that he considers to be significant in life. Whether it’s about racial inequity, gun regulations, or a variety of other significant issues in the world, LeBron generally expresses his views on what he […]

Kobe Bryant will forever go down as one of the greatest players ever and arguably the best to ever suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers. But not even the Black Mamba had the power with the front office that LeBron James does. The King definitely played a big part in getting Anthony Davis to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have 24 games to turn their season around after a dreadful first half where they went 27-31. Even worse, the team failed to make any moves at the trade deadline, which has left franchise star LeBron James extremely frustrated. According to Bill Oram of The Athletic, The King is on the […]

There has been a lot written about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets working out a Russell Westbrook-John Wall swap ahead of the 2022 NBA trade deadline. While the trade didn’t actually come to fruition, new details continue to emerge about the discussions. ESPN’s Zach Lowe offered up another one in […]

For years now, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been one of the leading voices in pushing for social justice. Many of his fellow athletes have followed his lead, as more and more have become extra vocal of the cause to fight for equality in the age of divisiveness and disinformation. On Tuesday night, […]

LeBron James remains the biggest name in the NBA, but for Stephen A. Smith, he is no longer the face of the league. The veteran sports commentator is giving that honor to Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, who impressed everyone with his performance during the All-Star Game. Smith dropped his latest take on ESPN’s […]

Anything related to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is worth a lot of money, which is why it shouldn’t be surprising to hear a basketball card of him just sold for $2 million in a private sale. In fact, it should have come a long time ago given his popularity. However, as ESPN reported, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled mightily this season. Coming out of the All-Star break, they are 27-31 and in ninth place in the Western Conference. The player held most responsible for the Lakers’ struggles this season has been Russell Westbrook. But as Stan Van Gundy points out, that criticism might not be justified. https://twitter.com/realStanVG/status/1496126034437148676 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming out of the NBA All-Star break reeling. They are 27-31, in ninth place in the Western Conference. Lakers superstar Anthony Davis recently seriously injured his ankle, leaving the future bleak for Los Angeles. Yet, Boston Celtics fan Bill Simmons is not counting out the Lakers. The Lakers… do they […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Golden State Warriors sniper Stephen Curry are not just two of the greatest players to have ever picked up a basketball. The connection between these two all-time greats runs deep, with both men being born in the same city just four years apart. On Sunday night, Curry came […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are enjoying a 10-day break from regular-season basketball games. The drama, though, never takes plays off. Prior to the All-Star break, LeBron James made his thoughts on the team’s current roster — which he helped construct — and his preferred approach to the trade deadline not-so-subtly clear. As ESPN’s Brian Windhorst […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was rather vocal during NBA All-Star Weekend on a host of different topics. While LeBron didn’t flat out shade the Lakers front office or threaten to take off his purple and gold jersey anytime soon, he did speak out on a host of different topics that led to speculation […]

Just a few hours after having the time of his life in the NBA All-Star Game, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had to deal with a sudden problem. Apparently, his Instagram account was sending direct messages to random people, asking for personal information. But according to LeBron, he got hacked. On Monday, he posted […]

Much has been made about Sunday’s Top 75 festivities right before the All-Star Game. There were more than a few noteworthy moments between the legends that were in attendance but there’s no denying that what stood out for most was Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his iconic encounter with the GOAT himself, Michael […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in an intriguing situation because, before the season, everyone felt this squad had a chance to win an NBA championship. It’s been difficult to get a read on this Lakers team through the first 60 games of the season. They haven’t performed very well this season, but they do have […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson had a blast during the NBA 75th Anniversary Team ceremony on Sunday. That much is clear looking at his tweets about Michael Jordan, LeBron James and other legends of the game. Johnson seemed to really enjoy his interaction with former and current NBA players who are part of the […]

Even NBA Commissioner Adam Silver can’t imagine the league without Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. He’s just not ready for it and he doesn’t want to think about it. Over the 2022 All-Star weekend, one of the biggest talking points was LeBron’s future. He welcomed the possibility of returning to Cleveland and opened up […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James rocked the basketball world over the weekend after his shocking declaration about his future in the league. The King pretty much issued a come-get-me plea for every single team in the NBA after announcing that he would join any side that decides to draft his son, Bronny James. Bronny, […]

When people talk about the greatest point guard of all time, the name that pops up first is usually Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. The 6-foot-9 floor general not only changed the game of basketball, but he also gets credit for saving the NBA. While Magic deserves all of the praise, Golden State Warriors […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were rumored to be discussing a Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade with the Houston Rockets. Adding to the fire of the rumors was the fact that Rich Paul, LeBron James’ agent, was reportedly unhappy with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka for not following through with a Westbrook-Wall deal- and even allegedly pushed the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is officially 5-0 as a team captain in the All-Star Game. His squad rolled to a 163-160 victory over Team Durant on Sunday night in Cleveland thanks to a game-winning fadeaway jumper from The King himself. But, there is no way Team LeBron would’ve come out with the win […]

Sure, buying basketball cards by the pack has its own pros and cons. For one, you won’t be spending that much to get several cards. But at the same time, the chance of landing an absolutely insane pull is very little. In comparison, one would have to splurge on a hobby box to get a […]

LeBron James wanted the Los Angeles Lakers to make a move ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, which the team’s front office didn’t do. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, that stagnant approach by the Lakers “offended” James, who has already started to cultivate the narrative for what he desires Los Angeles to do in […]

LeBron James might be one of the greatest players of all time, but he isn’t immune to feeling a bit starstruck amongst his peers. The Los Angeles Lakers star was on stage for the NBA’s presentation of the 75th Anniversary Team. The halftime show was a big presentation of the 75 greatest players in league […]