Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 269

For the most part, Darvin Ham’s introduction was an encouraging day for the Los Angeles Lakers. Ham’s charismatic personality, natural gravitas, and basketball acumen were on full display. Lakers fans and, more importantly, players who tuned in surely came away excited about — in the coach’s own words — the “Darvin Ham Era.” Notably, Ham […]

The Detroit Tigers expected impressive results after signing former Chicago Cubs standout Javier Baez over the offseason. Detroit inked the All-Star shortstop to a 6-year, $140 million dollar deal. The Tigers believed he was a star they could build a winner around. Experts around MLB believed the team was destined to finally contend during the […]

With eight simple words, Anthony Davis set off a firestorm that had Los Angeles Lakers fans ringing the alarm bells. “I haven’t shot a basketball since April 5th,” admitted the Lakers star in a recent appearance on the Nuke Squad vlog on YouTube. Naturally, Lakers fans were up in arms over the revelation. After a season […]

The Stanley Cup trophy is considered one of the most beautiful trophies in the world, so much so that even Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is in awe of the massive prize. On Tuesday ahead of the Stanley Cup Finals, James went viral for his reaction upon seeing the top award from the NHL. […]

Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather Jr. has already taken the first steps to becoming an NBA team owner. In an interview with Sam Gordon of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Mayweather revealed that he has been in talks to become part of an ownership group for an NBA team. “I’ve been talking to certain individuals for the last […]

Despite the fact that they were unsuccessful in revamping their roster prior to the February trade deadline, the fact still remains that the Los Angeles Lakers tried to make some mid-season moves in an attempt to improve their roster. One player that they reportedly showed interest in was Gary Trent Jr. of the Toronto Raptors. […]

It’s no secret that the Lakers tried shopping Talen Horton-Tucker around during the February trade deadline this past season. Nothing came to fruition, though, and the 21-year-old still remains to be a Laker. It would not be surprising, however, if the front office once again explores the possibility of moving THT this summer. The Lakers […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers failed to make the playoffs this season, it seems LeBron James still has his sights set on a championship trophy. James was seen having a gander at the Stanley Cup on Tuesday and was quite clearly in awe of its size. James’s reaction to seeing the Cup was hilarious, and […]

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers is better than both Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, at least if you ask Stephen A. Smith. Never mind that Luka carried the Mavericks all the way to the Western Conference Finals. It doesn’t matter that Jokic became NBA Most […]

The 2022 NBA Finals are coming to a close, meaning that teams are preparing for the biggest event of the offseason. The 2022 NBA Draft is less than ten days away and five teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, have no picks in either round. However, rumor has it that that could change between now […]

It’s now been three years since Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook left the Oklahoma City Thunder, but it is clear that he still holds the city close to his heart. The former league MVP recently returned to OKC to make an awesome donation through his foundation. Russ was met by city Mayor David Holt […]

A clip of Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis revealing that he hasn’t played basketball for more than two months now has been making its rounds on social media. This has raised a bit of concern for some fans in that it appears that the eight-time All-Star isn’t putting in the work this summer. Well, […]

LeBron James may have yet to commit to the Los Angeles Lakers beyond the 2022-23 season, but it is quite clear he is as motivated as ever. Amid reports that the Lakers are unlikely to get a commitment from him ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft and free agency, James took to his Instagram stories […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves in a peculiar situation in the NBA offseason. After struggling throughout the regular season, the organization is doing everything possible to get back into playoff contention. However, the franchise is essentially at a standstill with LeBron James, which impacts Russell Westbrook’s future with the club. According to Bleacher […]

Kevin Durant may not be playing in the postseason any longer, but that doesn’t mean that the Brooklyn Nets forward isn’t trying to dunk on people anymore – at least on social media. One fan recently invoked the late, great Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in an argument against KD. According to the fan, […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal took a page out of Kevin Durant’s book on Sunday night as Shaq went all-in on a random Twitter user over an audacious Kobe Bryant claim. O’Neal did not appreciate how the Twitter user claimed that he would not have won any of his championship rings in LA without […]

The Boston Celtics lost a golden opportunity to go up 3-1 against the Golden State Warriors. Former rival and Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson claims he knows why. According to Magic, the Celtics tried to outshoot their opponent that features the greatest shooter of all time. The Celtics must have thought they were a […]

It’s no secret that Draymond Green has not been his usual self for the Golden State Warriors throughout the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. The former Defensive Player of the Year has played miserably for the most part, and it’s no surprise that he’s been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism […]

The Boston Celtics have struggled mightily in the NBA Finals in trying to contain Stephen Curry. The Golden State Warriors superstar has been on an absolute tear of late, and his heroics have him well on his way to winning his first-ever Finals MVP award. Not to mention how his Dubs have now re-established themselves […]

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 […]