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The legend of Kobe Bryant will forever live in the hearts of many athletes all around the globe. His accolades are only outnumbered by the lives he touched. Now, the Los Angeles Lakers great will perpetually be attached to a prestigious award. During the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday Night, Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James drained the game-winner against Team Durant in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, and unknown to many, his jumper was actually inspired by Michael Jordan. 🗣 CLEVELAND! THIS IS FOR YOU! LeBron James drills the game winner 🚨pic.twitter.com/xWE70Wrw2W — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 21, 2022 James revealed as much […]

LeBron James knows a thing or two about winning in Cleveland. The Los Angeles Lakers star just turned back the clock for an epic game-winner to end the NBA All-Star Game. Check out the Lakers star call for the ball and sink the dagger to win it: 🗣 CLEVELAND! THIS IS FOR YOU! LeBron James […]

It’s no secret that Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson had their fair share of fierce battles in the hardwood during their heydays in the NBA. For a long stretch, they were undoubtedly the top two players in the league and their cutthroat competitiveness was clearly displayed. Well, apparently, despite being retired for years now, MJ […]

LeBron James and Michael Jordan may have clashing legacies when it’s all said and done, but there’s the utmost respect for one another as human beings. The Los Angeles Lakers star and Chicago Bulls icon shared a heartfelt moment during the NBA Top 75 announcement. Check out two legends of the game hug it out: […]

The Los Angles Lakers’ soap-opera-like season doesn’t seem to be slowing down in any way. LeBron James joined the team and helped them win a title. It seemed like his stint in the purple and gold would be his final act. But now he may move on soon after this dismal 2021-22 season. According to […]

With their struggles, the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances to win an NBA championship this season are murky, to say the least. But LeBron James made one thing crystal clear this All-Star Weekend: wherever his son Bronny eventually lands when he gets to the league, the four-time NBA champion goes as well. This surely isn’t music […]

With the NBA Trade Deadline now firmly in the rear-view mirror, trade talks in the league have become strictly hypothetical. One absurd NBA trade rumor surfaced on Sunday, as Chris Broussard revealed a conversation he had with “somebody who works in the league.” Broussard and his source apparently discussed the possibility of a wild Los […]

It’s been anything but smooth sailing for the Los Angeles Lakers this season and it seems like the drama has been non-stop since the 2022 NBA season tipped off. In spite of the on-going drama and poor team chemistry that has been put on display by the Lakers this season, they are still in prime […]

Over the course of his career, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has earned various nicknames. One of them has been “LeGM”, a reference to his alleged power when it comes to roster decisions. When you’re on the level of someone like LeBron, most of the franchise’s moves will go by you. LeBron-led teams often […]

LeBron James has just made a major declaration about his future in the NBA. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Lakers, it might not be in their best interest. For the first time ever, LeBron has come out with a definitive plan for his retirement. While The King did not exactly reveal where he intends to […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was in an understandably jolly mood during his All-Star weekend press conference on Saturday. The 51-year-old shot caller was asked several questions about his team and how they’ve dominated the East for the first half of the season. One discussion that stood out, however, was about one of his […]

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is well-known around the NBA for his ability to rack up the draft picks and build this franchise for the future. Aside from that, Presti has also drafted numerous talented players over the years who have turned into legitimate superstars including Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. On Saturday at […]

LeBron James’ latest All-Star nomination is the 18th of his career. The Los Angeles Lakers star has been tremendous for his entire career. He now has a historic amount of All-Star games to his name and is still going strong. It’s almost unimaginable that any player will approach  If there is any current player who […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t exactly had the season they were expecting to have after they traded for Russell Westbrook. A lot of the heat from things not working out has fallen squarely on the shoulders of the coaching staff. Lakers coach Frank Vogel has seemingly been on a hot seat for weeks now, which […]

LeBron James is back in Cleveland. It’s not a Cavaliers reunion just yet, but the man is clearly happy to be back for NBA All-Star Weekend. Check out King James’ Instagram post as he makes his NBA All-Star arrival:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames) Hometown hero LeBron […]

There’s no denying that the Los Angeles Lakers are in a lot of trouble right now. It’s true that there’s still a lot of basketball to be played this season, but at the same time, it’s just hard to imagine how this team will be able to miraculously turn their season around to make a […]

After the trade deadline has come and gone, several teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks are now looking at the buyout market to make the necessary adjustments to their respective rosters. One man has stood out from the rubble and that’s none other than former All-Star point guard Goran Dragic, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are holding out hope that Anthony Davis will return before the end of the regular season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “The Lakers are saying it’s a month before he’s re-evaluated,” Woj reported on NBA Today. “I’m told the hope is they can at least get Anthony Davis back in the […]

Without a doubt, any Kobe Bryant auto card collector would love to have that Michael Jordan grail and vice versa. Rightfully so because these two legendary shooting guards are among the select few to have changed the game of basketball itself through their stellar body of work. That’s why when a card that features both […]

After an MRI on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Anthony Davis has been diagnosed with a mid-foot sprain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. That timeline puts Davis on track to be re-evaluated around March 10. The Lakers (27-31) visit the Houston Rockets the day before and host the Washington Wizards night […]

More often than not, you’d expect something great when purchasing a pack of sports cards. While the actual results aren’t really earth-shattering, there have been several instances when something unexpected came out of these products. In the rarest of circumstances, a pleasant surprise was waiting to be discovered inside an ordinary pack of soccer cards. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is without a doubt one of the most competitive individuals in the history of the game. This is exactly why it comes as no surprise that The King once sort of clashed heads with another Lakers icon in Kobe Bryant. Before the Black Mamba’s untimely passing in January 2020, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers simultaneously endured their worst and enjoyed their best night of the season on Wednesday. Anthony Davis suffered a disturbing ankle injury before LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Austin Reaves erased a 14-point deficit to defeat the Utah Jazz, 106-101. In a span of two quarters, the Lakers — and the Crypto.com […]

The GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan will seemingly go on forever. Until another player takes a legitimate stab at the throne, the Los Angles Lakers’ superstar will always be compared to Jordan. James’ agent, Rich Paul, explained to Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic why James’ path to GOAT contention […]

LeBron James’ legacy is simply unmatched. There have been more accomplished players but few have the overall impact and uniqueness that James’ basketball career has. His team-hopping tendency, which began with his infamous decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat, was never seen by legendary NBA players before him. His four-year stint […]

The New York Knicks found another way to let themselves down Wednesday night in a 111-106 home loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks were up by as many as 28 points in the second quarter, but squandered it all, as they just couldn’t stop the Nets in the second half, while also sputtering on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were handed yet another Anthony Davis injury blow on Wednesday night as the big man rolled his right ankle after going up for a rebound. While it looked very bad at first, the X-rays did come back negative and it was determined to be just a sprain. Per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered yet another injury setback on Wednesday, as Anthony Davis sprained his right ankle in the team’s stirring victory over the Utah Jazz — their final game before the All-Star break. Davis’ ankle bent 90 degrees when he came down on Rudy Gobert’s heel while attempting to catch a lob in […]

LeBron James and Aaron Donald are arguably the two biggest sports stars in Los Angeles at the moment. The Lakers forward and the Rams tackle shared a moment together after LA’s come-from-behind win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Check out the emotional scene after the Lakers victory: LeBron went straight over to hug […]

LeBron James found an extra gear to lift the Los Angeles Lakers past the Utah Jazz, 106-101, on Wednesday night. In the process, the All-Star forward made franchise history with a record only shared with Elgin Baylor. The Lakers’ lore is adorned with all-time greats such as Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James badly wanted to win on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz, and he did everything he can to achieve that even if it means silencing the home crowd cheering for them. When Russell Westbrook was taking the clutch free-throws that would eventually give the Lakers a four-point lead with 10 […]

Tristan Thompson has reached a buyout with the Indiana Pacers, but contrary to expectations that the Los Angeles Lakers will pursue him, the veteran big man apparently already has a destination set. Thompson has been heavily linked with the Lakers recently, with several NBA insiders claiming the Purple and Gold is a destination that makes […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had his fair share of idiosyncratic teammates. There’s Ricky Davis, Chris Andersen, JR Smith, and of course, Kyrie Irving, just to name a few. When you’ve played for as long as 18 years in the NBA, you’ll definitely meet a lot of people along the way. But perhaps […]

Anthony Davis gave Los Angeles Lakers fans another injury scare after a brutal landing on his right ankle against the Utah Jazz. Anthony Davis suffers a nasty ankle injury and collapses right away during Lakers-Jazz. AD had to be helped off the court and couldn't put any pressure on his ankle.pic.twitter.com/QRHyMlvgrA — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis just couldn’t catch a break from injuries. Just over two weeks since returning from a knee issue, the big man sustained another injury on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Late in the second quarter of the game, Davis went down after grabbing a rebound against Rudy Gobert. He quickly […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is all in on the Los Angeles Rams these days. The King watched the Super Bowl victory parade of the Rams, where general manager Les Snead wore a t-shirt that quickly went viral. It showed a picture of himself with the words, “F*** them picks.” It is a reference […]

This season has been unlike anything anyone on the Los Angeles Lakers’ squad or a Lakers fan could have predicted. Everyone anticipated this Lakers squad to win an NBA title coming into the year, and it appears like they will have a difficult time accomplishing that goal. They just haven’t been playing good basketball this […]

After not making any moves at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers will look to the buyout market to improve the roster that has produced a 26-31 record as the All-Star break approaches. That plan elicited this reaction from Richard Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins live on ESPN: The mutual giddiness 💀 https://t.co/0VJYKkaZlg […]