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Boston Celtics wing Josh Richardson seems to be attracting attention ahead of the NBA trade deadline, and it appears that Hollywood is among his potential destination. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be among those showing interest in the 28-year-old Richardson. The Lakers are still struggling to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the teams to closely watch as the NBA trade deadline looms. It’s no secret that the squad hasn’t had the ideal campaign with a myriad of issues—injuries and rumors—hounding the roster. The Lakers have been trying to shop around, looking for valuable pieces to add. But so […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have not met their championship expectations thus far this season. They were expected to be one of the best teams in the NBA entering the season but have struggled with injuries and consistency. The Lakers sit in ninth place in the Western Conference with a record of 26-28. Superstars LeBron James […]

Austin Reaves has emerged as a new cult favorite among Los Angeles Lakers supporters. The 23-year-old rookie isn’t exactly a star, but the energy he brings whenever he takes the floor has LA fans raving about this young man. Reaves recently had a rather bizarre encounter with a Lakers supporter who asked him to sign […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been a recipient of major accolades on and off the court throughout his NBA career. However, the latest one might not be to his liking. During the 42nd Razzie Award nominations on Monday, LeBron received not one but two nominations for his “Space Jam 2” film. The Razzie […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t be more hyped after the NBA selected San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray as an All-Star replacement. Murray and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball were named as All-Stars on Monday, replacing the injured Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Brooklyn Nets scorer Kevin Durant, respectively. Upon hearing […]

The trade deadline is just days away and at this point, Russell Westbrook is still part of the Los Angeles Lakers. Rumors have been swirling about a move away from Hollywood for the former league MVP, and it sounds like the word around the league is that LA is doing everything it can to try […]

The Los Angeles Lakers want to make upgrades before the 2022 NBA trade deadlne, which arrives on Thursday. LeBron James is happy to roll with what they got or embrace any opportunity to get better, a la the Los Angeles Rams’ decision to sign Odell Beckham Jr. “I’ve always felt like — listen — I […]

After returning from a five-game absence due to a knee injury on Saturday, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues his recovery as he works on getting back to 100 percent health. James suit up for the Lakers against the New York Knicks over the weekend to get them just their second win in six […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, who are presently the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 26-28 record, have not played the style of basketball they expected to play this season. There are a variety of reasons why this Laker squad is struggling, but one factor that can certainly be blamed for their lack of […]

When a foul isn’t called, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers isn’t shy in expressing his displeasure with the officials. LeBron James has yet to receive a technical this season, causing Michael Corvo of Clutch Points to share an article saying that he is the goat when it comes to battling with officials and […]

It’s been just over two years since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash, which left the entire world in shock. The Black Mamba made such an impact on so many NBA players over the years, with one of them being Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. It was […]

There’s no bigger factor towards the success of the Los Angeles Lakers than health. If LeBron James or Anthony Davis are out of action, LA is going nowhere fast. It’s also safe to say that the Lakers need more than just LeBron and AD to get them to where they want to go. Russell Westbrook […]

The New York Knicks are in 12th place in the East with a 24-29 record which means frustrations are at an all-time high. They’ve now lost two straight and completely blew a lead on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers, eventually losing in overtime. Julius Randle was one of those players who was clearly heated […]

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to win a close game against the New York Knicks, 122-115, in overtime. The Lakers didn’t play well in this game, but every time you can beat one of your rivals, it gives a struggling club a boost of confidence, which they’ll need as the season […]

After being with the Los Angeles Clippers for four seasons, Patrick Beverley was traded in the offseason to the Memphis Grizzlies for Eric Bledsoe. However, he did not even get to suit up for a single second as he was shipped to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Jarrett Culver and Juancho Hernangomez. There were rumors that […]

Frank Vogel made a key decision as the Los Angeles Lakers went into overtime against the New York Knicks. After letting a nine-point lead slip away in the final two minutes, the closing lineup with Russell Westbrook just wasn’t working. The Lakers coach inserted Talen Horton-Tucker in place of Westbrook in the extra period, and […]

The New York Knicks suffered a heartbreaking 122-115 loss in overtime to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, but it was quite a night for RJ Barrett. The Knicks youngster put up a career-high 36 points in 50 minutes of action and also scored the last five points of regulation to send the game to […]

The comparisons made between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James of the and Tom Brady are nothing new. Both athletes ruled over their respective sport for two decades and won multiple championships in the process. With Brady officially announcing his retirement, Lakers star was asked on his reaction to the news and what the legendary […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has been killing it since he returned from his knee injury. While he only scored eight points in his return game against the Brooklyn Nets on Jan. 25, he has scored at least 27 points in each of the other five games he has played, with three games of […]

LeBron James, who had missed the past five games for the struggling Los Angeles Lakers, was a game-time decision vs. the New York Knicks on Saturday. You wouldn’t know it from watching the game. After a predictably rusty few first minutes, James got rolling at Crypto.com Arena. He ended up with 29 points on 13-of-24 […]

For the second time in 2022, Russell Westbrook — the highest-paid player on the Los Angeles Lakers — was benched in crunch time. The key difference between what happened on Jan. 19 vs. the Indiana Pacers and on Saturday vs. the New York Knicks, though, was the Lakers actually won this time. Regardless, LeBron James […]

LeBron James returned to the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night after a five-game absence due to a lingering knee injury. It did not look like his knee was bothering LeBron one bit as he led LA to a thrilling overtime win against the New York Knicks in Crypto.com Arena, 122-115. James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off an important overtime win against the New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday. The team’s highest-paid player, Russell Westbrook, did not take part in OT. After struggling mightily throughout regulation, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel kept Westbrook on the bench for the duration of the extra period, opting […]

Russell Westbrook’s tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers has been… rocky, to put it lightly. The former OKC star was brought in to supplement the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, Westbrook has struggled heavily alongside the two stars. Westbrook’s reputation amongst the Los Angeles faithful has also taken a hit. Earlier […]

Anthony Davis has been everything the Los Angeles Lakers needed and more. The former All-Star center missed significant time this season due to multiple injuries. However, since his return to the lineup a few days ago, he’s been determined to prove his value on this team. After a huge comeback win against the New York […]

Russell Westbrook isn’t exactly a fan-favorite for the Los Angeles Lakers at the moment. On Saturday night against the New York Knicks, the home crowd at Crypto.com Arena let Russ have it after a horrendous miss from the former league MVP. The term “nothing but net” is a common phrase used in basketball. However, it’s […]

Two-time Los Angeles Lakers champion Lamar Odom made headlines again on Friday after an embarrassing moment during the latest episode of Celebrity Big Brother. The 42-year-old was at the center of a gastrointestinal accident that led to Odom literally pooping on his bed. Yes, you read that right folks. Here’s a clip from the episode […]

In a Saturday surprise, LeBron James could return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup to face the New York Knicks on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. LeBron has missed the past five games with left knee soreness and swelling (here’s everything we know about the injury, up to this point). Because […]

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SAN FRANCISCO — Since Klay Thompson returned to the Golden State Warriors’ lineup, he has reached milestones left and right. In his first game of the season, he scored his 12,000th point in his career, and he became the second-fastest ever to reach 1,800 3-pointers. The only player to reach that mark faster is Stephen […]

There has been a lot of speculation surrounding Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his yearning to play alongside his son, Bronny James. There has also been a lot of chatter about the potential for James leaving the Lakers. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, playing with his son might just take precedence over staying […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday night. During the loss, Carmelo Anthony suffered a hamstring injury after 11 minutes of play and was forced to miss the rest of the game. The injury was identified as a right hamstring strain. However, there is some optimism surrounding the power forward. ESPN […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season has been challenging to say the least. They are three games under .500 more than halfway through the season. It’s definitely not what the Lakers organization envisioned entering the year. One of the reasons for the lack of success has been health. Both LeBron James and especially Anthony Davis have […]

LOS ANGELES — Thanks to superstar Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers have been considered one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference this season. The Los Angeles Lakers have not been great, due in large part to LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ injuries. If you ask Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris, though, there […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers went toe-to-toe on Thursday night as each club needed a huge win. Their determination was made obvious as the battle for Los Angeles went down to the wire. The Lakers and Clippers traded blows throughout the final minute of the game, each one looking like the final dagger. […]

An unlucky bounce was all it took to upend the Los Angeles Lakers’ comeback bid on Thursday night against their rival Clippers. Anthony Davis had his clean look to take the win roll around and out as the buzzer sounded. CLIPPERS WIN. WHAT AN ENDING. pic.twitter.com/w6LFFJco6G — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 4, 2022 The Lakers […]

Had the Los Angeles Lakers prevented Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson from scoring a go-ahead layup in transition with 4.1 seconds to go, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook would be in much cheerier spirits in their postgame press conferences minutes later. Instead, Jackson spun through the “double-team” of Austin Reaves and Westbrook and converted […]

LeBron James was reduced to a mere spectator as the Los Angeles Lakers took on their rival L.A. Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Even without the game’s biggest star on the floor, both LA teams managed to put on a show in the closing seconds. With no timeouts remaining, Anthony Davis put the Lakers on top […]