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Isaiah Thomas just had his worst game for the Los Angeles Lakers following his sensational NBA comeback. LA got blown out by the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, 108-90, and Thomas’ poor performance only added to the Lakers’ misery. IT went 1-of-11 from the field against the Suns for just three points in 26 minutes off […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another disappointing defeat on Tuesday, this time at the hands of the Phoenix Suns, 108-90. LA’s season continues to be problematic as we approach the new year and at this point, trade rumors are becoming louder and louder. NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic recently went on the Pat […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in a holding pattern. With 10 players in health and safety protocols, plus with Joe Harris and Nic Claxton nursing injuries, the team has been ravaged lately. This coming Saturday is Christmas, so many fans are wondering which stars will be in the lineup for that Nets showdown against the Los […]

At the moment, LeBron James knows his Los Angeles Lakers aren’t on the same level as other Western Conference contenders: namely, the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns. Following the Lakers’ 18-point home loss to the Suns on Tuesday, LeBron tepidly pushed when asked to evaluate the state of his 16-16 ballclub, compared with their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will play their final game while their home venue is still known as Staples Center on Thursday night, against the San Antonio Spurs. On Wednesday morning, the team announced a lengthy list of plans to commemorate the occasion. “To properly say farewell to the name of STAPLES Center, the Lakers will […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is under contract for at least one more season, but with the way this team is playing right now and the rumors circling on Twitter, the discussion of a possible LeBron trade has surfaced. Crazy, right? Well, The King’s agent, Rich Paul, has set the record straight. He recently […]

At this point, it seems likely that LeBron James will finish out his illustrious career with the Los Angeles Lakers. But if you’re asking Kendrick Perkins, that isn’t a guarantee. Perkins, who is now an outspoken NBA analyst for ESPN, stirred the pot on Tuesday night with a tweet that suggested Bron should potentially demand […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ roster continues to be extremely depleted due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the organization. Their last two games have been postponed because of the number of players in protocols and it appears another one is going to be rescheduled on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers: The following has been released by […]

It’s been another disappointing night for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday, as the team suffered yet another loss, this time at the hands of the Phoenix Suns at home, 108-90. Apart from the fact that the Lakers have now gone winless in their last three games and that they have now slid […]

LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers. and their fans suffered through yet another injury scare in Tuesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns, at the hands — or rather foot — of an old nemesis. Midway through the quarter of the Suns’ comfortable win over a depleted Lakers squad, LeBron came down from a layup attempt […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got blown out by the Phoenix Suns, 108-90, at home on Tuesday. Yet, LeBron James is accentuating the positive. Considering the state of the Suns — fully healthy, with largely the same roster as last season’s NBA Finals squad – compared with that of the Lakers — depleted, renovated — James’ […]

Talen Horton-Tucker was able to clear the COVID-19 protocols and return to the Los Angeles Lakers in time for their Tuesday showdown with the Phoenix Suns. However, THT was certainly not in the best condition. The Lakers fell to the Suns in a 108-90 blowout in Staples Center, and Horton-Tucker was non-impactful at all. While […]

LeBron James’ former teammate Iman Shumpert ruffled some feathers with his rather spicy take on the Los Angeles Lakers forward. In an appearance on the The Bootleg Kev podcast, the Lakers star’s ex-teammate was vocal on how LeBron James “ruined basketball” with his decision to take his talents to the Miami Heat in 2010. Via […]

The final game on Tuesday’s five-game slate featured a matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns. All eyes were on LeBron James as The King continues to carry a weakened and struggling LA squad throughout what has been a very rocky campaign for them. LeBron has been known to turn quite a few […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is no longer the 20-year-old player who can run up and down the floor for 40 minutes per game. He is already 36 years old and possesses tons of miles in his body as he plays in Year 19 of his NBA career. With that said, some fans are […]

The COVID-19 outbreak within the NBA has put the entire season at risk. The NHL has already placed its season on hold until after Christmas and right now, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league could also follow suit. The good news is that right now, Silver is adamant that the show will go on […]

The story of the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers season has been untimely blows. The latest came in the form of an MCL sprain to Anthony Davis, who will be re-evaluated in four weeks. In the third quarter of Friday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jaden McDaniels fell backward into AD’s leg, forcing the eight-time All-Star […]

One can make a case about LeBron James being the greatest player of all time. It might be contentious, to say the least, but it’s hard to deny that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has to at least be in the conversation when talking about the GOAT. For most, however, one of the biggest flaws […]

A former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate is blaming LeBron James, now on the Los Angeles Lakers, for ruining basketball. According to ex-Cavs player Iman Shumpert, James “ruined basketball” when he left Cleveland for the Miami Heat. Shumpert shared his opinion on James’ business decision on the Bootleg Kev podcast on Monday: “It was Bron first going […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be having Talen Horton-Tucker and veteran center Dwight Howard back on their squad. After being placed in health and safety protocols last week, Lakers stars Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker have now been “cleared,” per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. It is yet to be known whether the pair will already be […]

The Phoenix Suns will play the Los Angeles Lakers in a Western Conference matchup on Tuesday evening. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Lakers prediction and pick. The Suns and Lakers will meet on Tuesday in what will be another rematch of their playoff series this past Summer. Chris Paul held the […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers getting a day off on Monday, LeBron James was tuned in on the slate of NFL Monday football games. And sure enough, he enjoyed the time off, thanks to Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings. Jefferson, who was recently selected to the 2022 Pro Bowl for his second straight Pro […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to social media his thoughts on the Cleveland Browns’ devastating loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in NFL Week 15. Daniel Carlson’s field goal in the dying seconds of the game has led the Raiders to a stunning 16-14 win over the Browns Monday. As time expired, Carlson […]

Jimmy Butler’s absence from Sunday’s 100-90 loss against the Detroit Pistons marked his 13th missed game of the season. Since joining the Heat in 2019, injuries have been an issue for the five-time All-Star, and at this point, some folks have raised questions about Butler’s durability. One such critic is Stan Van Gundy. The coach-turned-analyst […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another disappointing loss on Sunday after falling to the Chicago Bulls, 115-110. This was thanks in large part to DeMar DeRozan’s heroics for Chicago, as he led the Bulls to a statement win against a struggling LA side. After the game, Lakers vet Carmelo Anthony had nothing but praise for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed two players from the NBA G League on Monday morning as seven current players remain in the league’s health and safety protocols. First, the Lakers signed 6’5″ forward Jemerrio Jones, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Jones has played 11 games for the Wisconsin Herd (the Milwaukee Bucks’ G League […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had himself one heck of a career, dominating the NBA essentially right since he came into the league in 2003. James is now in Year 19 of his career and is still playing at a high level as one of the best players in the world. Monday, SB […]

After eight days off due to a COVID-19 outbreak, the Chicago Bulls returned in style on Sunday night, taking down LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 115-110. In the process, Alex Caruso had a big game against his former team, dropping 17 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Benny the Bull […]

Russell Westbrook’s job is to make his Los Angeles Lakers teammates better. That includes helping them succeed off-the-court, too — even while injured, as is the case of Anthony Davis. AD will miss at least four weeks after an MRI revealed a strained MCL in his left knee. While the news could have been far […]

After powering the Chicago Bulls to a 115-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, DeMar DeRozan showed his appreciation for LeBron James and the battles they had over the years. James has been a massive thorn on DeRozan’s side for years now, even when LeBron was still with the Cleveland Cavaliers and DeMar […]

Isaiah Thomas is getting another shot with the Los Angeles Lakers. Through two games, he’s making the most of his opportunity. His teammate, Carmelo Anthony, is proud to see IT thrive—in part because he can relate. The Lakers are 0-2 since Thomas was signed via the hardship exception as the team deals with multiple players […]

It’s a bit too early to say, but LeBron James should really need to figure out the winning project the Los Angeles Lakers must have in order to regain supremacy. If there’s one thing LeBron James evidently yearns for at this stage of his career, it is to win another championship. Undeniably, he is capable, […]

Alex Caruso’s Chicago Bulls defeated LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers, 115-110, in a hard-fought battle at the United Center on Sunday. Afterward, AC and LBJ’s social media activity confirmed what we already knew: it’s still nothing but love between the two championship-winning former teammates. Caruso had 17 points (6-of-11 FG, 3-of-5 3-pt FG), nine rebounds […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis spoke to reporters on Sunday for the first time since an MRI revealed a sprained MCL in his left knee. Davis will be out at least four weeks before being re-evaluated. All things considered, the news could have been worse. Best-case scenario, Davis could return in 13-15 games. A […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is not directly blaming the Los Angeles Lakers for the team’s recent COVID-19 cases, but he is also not closing the door on the possibility. The Mavs recently saw a surge in players and staff entering the COVID-19 health and safety protocols, with Reggie Bullock as well as assistant […]

The hits keep coming for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers as the team got rocked with latest COVID-19 health and safety protocol news. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel and veteran swingman Kent Bazemore both entered COVID protocol over the weekend. Assistant coach David Fizdale will take the reins […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Chicago Bulls Sunday in an inter-conference matchup. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Bulls prediction and pick. The Lakers and Bulls play on Sunday as positive Covid tests continue to rampage through the NBA. Los Angeles still has some key players in health and safety […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are having a tough season. As any team with LeBron James, they were pitted as championship favorites before the season began. Unfortunately for Lakers fans, it has not materialized as planned. The squad is only 16-14 and due to the highly competitive Western Conference, they will even need to work for […]

Fred VanVleet came up with a big performance on Saturday night as the Toronto Raptors took down a Stephen Curry-less Golden State Warriors side. The 27-year-old was three rebounds shy of a triple-double so, naturally, VanVleet just had to take a shot at Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook right after his heroic effort. When […]