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LeBron James is not considered to be a realistic candidate to win the 2021-22 NBA MVP (anymore). Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel doesn’t understand why. Speaking after the Lakers wrapped practice on Friday, Vogel was, for the umpteenth time this season, asked about LeBron’s remarkably productive and dazzling season at age-37. “He is […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a stake in Liverpool, and now another person involved with the Lakers could be an owner of Chelsea in the near future. A group featuring Lakers and Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly has advanced to the next stage of the process to buy the Premier League club, according to […]

There are few measures of greatness that LeBron James hasn’t imprinted his mark on throughout his 19-year NBA career. The Los Angeles Lakers forward breaks records in virtually every game he plays in nowadays. Games like Monday night’s 38-point, 11-rebound, 12-assist effort that actually made Lakers franchise history becoming just another day in the office. […]

After the acquisition of first ballot Hall of Fame point guard Russell Westbrook, there were a slew of NBA aficionados who picked the Los Angeles Lakers as the heavy favorites to win the Western Conference and even the NBA Finals this season. The talent is unquestioned with five future Hall of Fame inductees on their […]

Vanessa Bryant and Nike have had an up-and-down partnership since her husband Kobe Bryant’s death. The Los Angeles Lakers legend’s contract expired in April of 2021. Bryant’s wife failed to come to an agreement with the corporation, which then became a source of frustration for Vanessa. First, fans had a difficult time trying to purchase […]

Former Sacramento Kings point guard Jason Williams recently made waves amid his hot take about Kobe Bryant. In a recent statement, Williams said that he does not consider Kobe to be part of his Top 5 list of greatest Lakers of all time. Unsurprisingly, Williams was on the receiving end of some harsh criticism after […]

If the Play-In tournament started today, the ninth-seeded Los Angeles Lakers would be facing the New Orleans Pelicans, who are currently 10th in the Western Conference. There’s still a little less than a month remaining in the regular season, but it does look like this is going to be the scenario for the Play-In game. […]

Anthony Davis is working his way back from a mid-foot sprain that has kept him out of the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers for well over a month now. Based on this most recent report, it sounds like LA will be able to get their superstar big man back right on time. According to […]

Even though LeBron James has always victimized the Toronto Raptors, especially during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, that’s not going to stop Drake from making a hefty donation to the I Promise School in Akron, Cleveland. The public elementary school was founded in 2018 with the help and support of the Los Angeles Lakers […]

After a hard-fought loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday (without LeBron James) the Los Angeles Lakers (31-42) lead the New Orleans Pelicans (30-42) by 0.5 games for the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference — and home-court advantage in the first Play-In game. Instead of brushing aside the implications of the two teams’ […]

LeBron James made headlines of late when he passed Karl Malone as the second all-time leading scorer in NBA history. But he’s not the only Los Angeles Lakers star climbing up the scoring list. Russell Westbrook just made his own leap in LA’s last game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Westbrook lead the way for the […]

James Harden was forced to exit Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers after the Sixers superstar suffered what appeared to be some sort of leg injury. Harden, who sat out Monday’s 113-106 win against the Miami Heat, was seen writhing in pain on the floor grabbing onto his right leg late in the third […]

LeBron James came up with one of the best dunks of the season on Monday night as he absolutely posterized his good buddy Kevin Love. The basketball world was left in awe by the 37-year-old’s aerial acrobatics, and even Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green had to jump in on the action. Green had a […]

Right now, there remains a glimmer of hope for the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite what has been an undeniably horrible season for them this year, all hope is not lost. At least not yet. Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal appears to be on the same boat. The Hall of Fame big man recently came out with […]

LeBron James will miss the Los Angeles Lakers clash against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena, due to lingering soreness and swelling in his left knee. The Lakers made the announcement early on Wednesday afternoon. As per usual, he had been listed as questionable. In recent weeks, LeBron has typically […]

The NBA regular season continues with games on Wednesday. The Philadelphia 76ers will hit the road and take on the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Lakers prediction and pick. These two teams have had somewhat different seasons so far. The Philadelphia 76ers have been looking good […]

With prices of basic commodities ever on the rise, it sometimes makes sense to go for low-end card products in the hobby than their more expensive counterparts. That’s why it’s not surprising anymore to learn that a good chunk of collectors out there gravitate towards brands like NBA Hoops and Donruss. But every now and […]

LeBron James put the Los Angeles Lakers on his back on Monday night. But that didn’t shield him from some teasing from longtime rival Kevin Durant. King James poured in 38 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists against the Cleveland Cavaliers, making some Lakers history in the process. He’s made such feats feel so normal […]

Former NBA point guard Darren Collison is reportedly working his way back to the NBA. The 34-year-old, who last played for the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this season on a brief 10-day stint, has reportedly signed for LA’s NBA G League affiliate in the South Bay Lakers as he looks to try and get another […]

Jalen Rose recently made a guest appearance on Matt Barnes’ and Stephen Jacksons’ All the Smoke podcast and unsurprisingly, one of the topics of conversation centered around Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Rose told a hilarious story of how Kobe reacted the first time he was able to talk to Dwight Howard right after […]

It’s a known fact that the Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling mightily throughout the season. However, it’s also true that while they are currently fighting for deal life in the West, the fact of the matter is that this team is far from done. It’s going to be an uphill battle the rest of […]

Is Skip Bayless having a change of heart about LeBron James? After congratulating the Los Angeles Lakers star for passing Karl Malone on the all-time scoring list, the veteran broadcaster was back at it again with a rare praise for the NBA veteran. James put on a monster triple-double for the Lakers against the Cavs […]

While Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James badly needed the win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, it was not the only reason he put up a monster performance. LeBron loves playing at home, and so he wanted to give his fans from Cleveland a massive treat by going all-out and showing them the greatness […]

Tyronn Lue has done a phenomenal job in charge of the Los Angeles Clippers across the last few years. While they haven’t reached their title aspirations, the organization is making a name for themselves, even when Paul George and Kawhi Leonard aren’t on the floor. Of course, Lue isn’t any stranger to coaching on the […]

LeBron James doesn’t care about what you think. Despite what has been a largely underwhelming for the Los Angeles Lakers, King James is still unabashedly having fun. The Lakers star spoke out on his current mood after their win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, one in which LeBron James once again made history […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook is starting to play a lot better lately and you can certainly tell by his energy. For example, in his post-game press conference on Monday night following a big win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Russ showcased an adorable cashmere sweater his son made for him which will surely warm […]

There’s no denying that LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been underwhelming the whole season. With Russell Westbrook’s questionable fit and Anthony Davis missing time due to various injuries, it’s up to the King to lead a lineup filled with aging veterans and unproven young guys to make it through the regular season […]

LeBron James faced off against his old team and proceeded to make history for his new one. King James etched himself in Los Angeles Lakers lore once again with yet another historic feat that not even Kobe Bryant was able to do. LeBron James led the way for the Lakers in a 131-120 win over […]

No one would want to be in the shoes of Russell Westbrook. Ever since joining the Los Angeles Lakers in the offseason, he has received nothing but a plethora of criticisms. Some warranted, some unnecessary. Then there are those that are just stupidly disrespectful. But through it all, Westbrook has handled things quite admirably. He […]

Safe to say, LeBron James loves playing in his old home. On Monday night, he led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-120 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse with another memorable performance. LeBron finished with a triple-double of 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists, highlighted by a monster slam over […]

Magic Johnson has been critical of the Los Angeles Lakers performance this season to say the least. But the Laker legend changed his tune on Monday following the team’s road victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Johnson posted the following comment on Twitter: “If the @Lakers play with this type of effort, speed and quickness on […]

LeBron James may have preferred a different victim. But, he was forced to power through former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate, Kevin Love, who bravely stepped in for a charge as the 37-year old Los Angeles Lakers star dove to the basket with two minutes remaining in the second quarter. Bad decision. Advantage, LeBron. Two (thunderous) points […]

LeBron James still possesses the capability to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a win in any given game despite how much the team may be struggling. They entered Monday night’s game in Cleveland having won just three of their past ten contests and were undoubtedly trending in the wrong direction. But LeBron was motivated […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James just put his good buddy Kevin Love in an eye-popping poster on Monday night as the Cavs hosted LA. Moments after the dunk, Love approached LeBron and immediately put him on a headlock to show just how much he appreciated being on the receiving end of that poster slam. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James literally got kicked on the face after Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Evan Mobley was unable to control his right foot following a jump. Early in the Lakers-Cavs game on Monday, LeBron was guarding Mobley who was trying to muscle his way to the rim. James was able to strip off […]

It’s no secret that Frank Vogel is currently sitting on one of the hottest coaching seats in the entire NBA. Apart from Russell Westbrook, Vogel has been one of the biggest scapegoats for the Los Angeles Lakers in what has been a truly disappointing season for this squad. As such, it isn’t a surprise that […]

LeBron James’ current season with the Los Angeles Lakers isn’t the one fans and card collectors were expecting. But even with the hopes of a fifth championship ring this year slowly fading away, it can’t be denied that the King is still a force to be reckoned with, both on the court and in the […]

Malik Monk has been one of the Los Angeles Lakers this season. The former Charlotte Hornets lottery selection is having a breakout year in LA, averaging nearly 13 points per game off the bench. Monk brings a fresh energy to the bench that the team has sorely lacked all season. In an interview with ESPN’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made significant NBA history on Saturday when he surpassed Karl Malone for second all-time in NBA scoring. While the Lakers couldn’t earn a win during LeBron’s big day, the King broke his silence on his accomplishment via Instagram on Sunday morning, expressing his joy at staking his claim on […]