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Did Russell Westbrook just drop a major hint about his plans to leave the Los Angeles Lakers this summer? If you look at his recent social media activity, it would be easy to interpret that this is exactly what he’s done. Westbrook’s Instagram post from December resurfaced after a random fan posted an intriguing message […]

Kyle Kuzma couldn’t hide his amusement and amazement on Lebron James’ promise that he’ll never miss the playoffs again after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2021-22 disaster. Kuzma took to Twitter to react to James’ statement, noting how incredible LeBron’s longevity. Add it to the fact that he has been a playoff staple for the huge […]

Tracy McGrady made headlines recently after his hot take on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving went viral. The Hall of Famer is now at it again, this time taking aim at none other than the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan, and Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. In a recent appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay […]

LeBron James just promised he’ll never miss the playoffs once again, but with the Los Angeles Lakers’ future looking murky, it might be difficult for him to do that with the Purple and Gold. Considering the current Lakers roster and the difficulties they are expected to face in rebuilding their roster, a quick turnaround isn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James vowed to never miss the NBA playoffs again after their messy 2021-22 season. The Lakers failed to make it to the postseason once again after finishing outside the Top 10 in the West. They even didn’t make it to the play-in, which earned them a lot of criticisms because […]

Veteran sports commentator Colin Cowherd couldn’t help but criticize LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for their lack of ability to build a team with sustainability unlike the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers have a proud winning history, but that desire to always be in contention may have just backfired after the 2021-22 season […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers had a rather messy 2021-22 season, and that was the focus of the first teaser of ClutchPoints‘ newest animated series “The Association.” The teaser shows animated characters of LeBron, Anthony Davis, Carmelo Anthony, Russell Westbrook and Dwight Howard working in a “The Office” type setting before a fire […]

During the good old days, one of the biggest rivalries in the NBA was that of Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson and the great Michael Jordan. At one point in time, these two were at the top of the game, and naturally, they had some of the most intense battles on the basketball court. […]

The Toronto Raptors are entering Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers with their backs against the wall down 3-games-to-none. Things aren’t looking good for Toronto, who has simply had no answers for Sixers star Joel Embiid. The Raptors also haven’t had one of their best players, rookie Scottie Barnes, on the floor since he sprained […]

Snoop Dogg is a huge Russell Westbrook fan. Apparently, the same cannot be said about his view on former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel. In a recent interview, Snoop shared his unfiltered view regarding Westbrook’s struggles in his first season with the Lakers. In the mind of the long-time LA supporter, all the […]

Not a few eyebrows were raised when Shaquille O’Neal revealed his demand to be the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. While he may be just joking (because he’s Shaq), he said he will accept the job if the Lakers pay him $25 million per year. Even if we’re terrible at math, we’re pretty […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves-Memphis Grizzlies series has turned into the marquee matchup in the Western Conference. One interesting duel to watch has been the point guard battle between Ja Morant and Patrick Beverley. It’s even got Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James excited. King James was made witness to Beverley going at the Grizzlies star early […]

The one that got away. That will forever be the tag linked to Alex Caruso when the Los Angeles Lakers think about him. The moment he joined the Chicago Bulls in the offseason, Caruso instantly became a beloved figure in the Windy City. There’s no questioning how hard he plays, but many admire the hardnosed […]

The Memphis Grizzlies fell to a 26-point lead at one point in Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Since then, the team has fought back and is fighting for a tough victory to up 2-1 in the series. Basketball is a game of runs, but during the playoff matchup, LeBron James shared some of his […]

Shaq is a huge fan of Ja Morant. On Thursday, O’Neal revealed that he sees a little bit of Los Angeles Lakers icon and former teammate Kobe Bryant in the Grizzlies superstar. This is some ultimate praise from one of the greatest centers of all time. According to Shaq, what sets Morant apart is his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off one of their most disappointing seasons in the franchise’s storied history. They actually entered the 2021-2022 season as the favorite in Las Vegas to win the NBA title. Instead, they failed to even reach the play-in tournament, finishing 11th in the Western Conference. Right as the season ended, […]

It wasn’t too long ago that Houston Rockets former All-Star point guard John Wall was linked to the Los Angeles Lakers in a potential swap for Russell Westbrook. This was during the February trade deadline as both teams were looking to make some major changes on their roster. As it turns out, however, trade talks […]

The Brooklyn Nets have fallen to a 2-0 hole against the Boston Celtics following Wednesday’s 114-107 Game 2 loss in this first-round series. Kevin Durant had an off night in this one, going 4-of-17 from the field, and it prompted a rather straightforward reaction from Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. Magic called out KD […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson was an avid spectator of Wednesday’s high-octane clash between the Sixers and the Raptors. The Hall of Famer also witnessed Joel Embiid’s epic game-winner that gave the Sixers a 3-0 advantage in the series. After the game, the Lakers legend took to Twitter to share his reaction to Embiid […]

After what the Los Angeles Lakers have been through this season, it comes as no surprise that team general manager Rob Pelinka’s job isn’t as secure as he would like it to be. As it turns out, league executives from around the NBA seem to share these exact same thoughts. According to NBA insider Michael […]

The biggest issue the Los Angeles Lakers need to face this offseason is the Russell Westbrook situation. The front office will definitely do its due diligence in terms of a potential trade for the former league MVP but at this point, this prospect isn’t looking too good. NBA insider Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype recently […]

More often than not, it’s Shaq and Charles Barkley who get into it during the NBA on TNT broadcast. It was a little bit different on Wednesday night, though, with the Los Angeles Lakers icon deciding to turn his attention to co-host Kenny Smith. O’Neal came in late and ended up missing the start of […]

There is no doubt that at the moment, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James holds the most powerful voice in the entire league — perhaps even in the entire world of professional sports. Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors completely agrees with this notion, which is why he has to pinch himself whenever he […]

Brandon Ingram had the basketball world buzzing on Tuesday night after he led the New Orleans Pelicans to a very impressive Game 2 win over the Phoenix Suns. The former Lakers stud has definitely found his groove in New Orleans, which has led to some folks looking back on the 2019 trade with a bit […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell far below the public’s expectations this season. What was seemingly a star-studded team went 33-49 and finished 11 in the Western Conference. The 2022 NBA Playoffs are well underway. With the Lakers not a part of the postseason action, they are looking ahead to the upcoming year. Clearly, a lot […]

The Los Angeles Lakers underachieved in the 2021-22 season, as they failed to even qualify for the Play-In Tournament. However, it wasn’t all bad for the Lakers, as some of their players enjoyed some solid individual seasons. One such player was guard Malik Monk, who was solid as both a scorer and shooter for Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off their most disappointing season in franchise history, missing the playoffs altogether after such high expectations. While LeBron James played at a ridiculous level for a 37-year-old, the Russell Westbrook experiment failed and Anthony Davis couldn’t stay healthy. That being said, LeBron is now eligible to sign a two-year […]

Brandon Ingram put on a show for the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday as they stole Game 2 in the Phoenix Suns’ home court. Washington Wizards stud Kyle Kuzma was an avid spectator of the contest and he just had to shout out his former Lakers teammate after his outstanding performance. Kuzma took to Twitter […]

The search for the Los Angeles Lakers’ next head coach is in full swing. A handful of names have already emerged as possible candidates but in his mind, ex-Lakers champ Lamar Odom has one particular person who he believes would be a perfect fit for this LeBron James-led squad. Speaking to TMZ Sports, Odom singled […]

Tracy McGrady went viral on Tuesday after he boldly claimed that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are more skilled than the duos of LeBron James-Dwyane Wade and Michael Jordan-Scottie Pippen. While many expect that LeBron wouldn’t be happy to hear that, it’s quite the opposite for the Los Angeles Lakers star. On Twitter, both LeBron […]

Devin Booker turned as hot as the sun in the first half of Game 2 against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. You could say he even looked reminiscent of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. At least, Kyle Kuzma seems to think so. Kuz saw DBook straight up torch the Pelicans for 31 […]

HBO’s “Winning Time” centered around the Showtime Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s has entertained the casual viewer, but hasn’t done the same for the actual Lakers featured in the show. First, it was Magic Johnson who publicly distanced himself from the project. Now, it’s the logo himself Jerry West expressing his frustration over his […]

Shaquille O’Neal has long been known for his playful nature and sense of humor, from his playing days with the Los Angeles Lakers up until his ascension as an NBA analyst on TNT. But in a rare show of vulnerability, the Hall of Famer opened up about one of his biggest regrets in like – […]

It’s not preposterous to say that the Russell Westbrook Experiment failed miserably for the Los Angeles Lakers. His fit with the team was like DJ Khaled wearing skinny jeans. Unfortunately for Westbrook, he has been viewed as the scapegoat once again despite playing 78 out of 82 games for the Lakers. His erratic play is […]

Shaq is one of the funniest characters you’ll ever see on TV. He’s also one of the nicest and most generous personalities out there as the Los Angeles Lakers icon has shown on more than a few occasions how he has a genuine desire to help others. As it turns out, however, not even the […]

The Golden State Warriors are playing the best basketball we’ve seen from them this season, and at just the right time. Nearly back to full strength for the first time all year, the Warriors have grabbed an early 2-0 lead in their playoff series against the Nuggets. Owner Joe Lacob isn’t surprised by the success […]

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to make it to the playoffs this year. However, fans can still enjoy the franchise’s legacy through the new drama series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” The HBO original, according to its IMDb, encapsulates “The professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers…both on and […]

Talk of LaMelo Ball eventually joining the Los Angeles Lakers has recently emerged as a very intriguing prospect several years down the line. Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady has now shared his thoughts on this notion and the former seven-time All-Star believes that LaMelo and the Lakers are a match made in heaven. McGrady recently […]

Colin Kaepernick is doing everything he can to get another shot at the NFL. He’s been working extremely hard as he hopes to get a call from a team that’s willing to give him another opportunity since he last played back in 2016. Right now, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback understands that he’s no […]