Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 295

It’s been a tough season thus far for the Los Angeles Lakers. A lot has been made of the functionality of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook playing together. Westbrook has been the subject of many issues with the team, and many expected the Lakers to make a move at the deadline. But not […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James admits he feels bad for his 2019-20 LA teammates who didn’t get to experience a championship parade, especially those who won it for the first time. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, LeBron highlighted the importance of a championship parade for any sports team, noting that it is the culmination […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly passed on a deal before the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline that would have sent Russell Westbrook and draft compensation to the Houston Rockets in exchange for John Wall and Christian Wood. Apparently, it was not the draft picks that gave the Lakers pause. It was luxury tax concerns. Here’s ESPN’s […]

While watching his fellow Los Angeles team take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers made it clear that the halftime performance was one of the best in recent memory. LeBron took to Twitter to discuss the halftime performance, and he also spoke about it in a […]

At the Super Bowl, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers was seen bouncing around while watching his fellow Los Angeles team take on the Cincinnati Bengals. The Rams were able to win the Super Bowl, prompting LeBron to make comments about how he wanted a parade with all of the Los Angeles champions, as […]

LeBron James could use some rest. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers forward provided an update on the state of his left knee, which recently caused him to miss five games due to soreness and swelling. He was blunt about the fact that it’s not 100 percent, and probably won’t be anytime soon. “It’s here,” […]

Because the Los Angeles Lakers have not played the sort of basketball that they had planned for this season, LeBron James has taken to Twitter to express his dissatisfaction with his team and about other things. Before the season, LeBron said on Twitter that people need to keep that same energy they have when talking […]

Isaiah Thomas’ recent stint with the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t end up panning out. The point guard featured in four games for the Lakers back in late December but wasn’t offered another 10-day contract. He was then scooped up by the Dallas Mavericks on a 10-day, but saw a total of 13 minutes of game […]

The Los Angeles Lakers opted not to trade Russell Westbrook at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline. Keyword: “opted.” The Lakers could have sent the nine-time All-Star to the Houston Rockets in a deal centered on John Wall — perhaps without surrendering as steep of a cost in future draft capital (the 2027 first-round pick) as […]

The San Antonio Spurs acquired veteran guard Goran Dragic at the NBA Trade Deadline from the Toronto Raptors, but there was a firm belief he would be bought out and hit free agency. That’s exactly what happened on Tuesday. Via Shams: Goran Dragic has agreed to a contract buyout with the Spurs and is entering […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Josh Giddey came out with another mind-blowing performance on Monday night as he led OKC to a tightly-contested 127-123 overtime win over the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden. Giddey amassed another triple-double as he set all sorts of records in what turned out to be a historic evening for […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominance with the Milwaukee Bucks has propelled him into the MVP conversation once again, but for former NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin, that shouldn’t be surprising anymore. According to Martin, Antetokounmpo–much like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James–is capable of being in the MVP talks every year with the way he plays. “Listen, Giannis […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers tried—and failed—to bring in some reinforcements into their squad prior before last Thursday’s trade deadline. One of the names that were linked to LA was Dennis Schroder of the Boston Celtics, who eventually landed with the Houston Rockets before the buzzer. The Lakers apparently wanted to reunite […]

Tyreke Evans, the former Rookie of the Year and fourth overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, has been reinstated by the league after serving a drug suspension in 2019. Evans may begin negotiations with any team on Monday, but he must wait until next Friday to sign a contract. It’s improbable that any team […]

At this point in the season, it isn’t looking very good for the Los Angeles Lakers. This team is likely going to squeeze their way into the playoffs but quite frankly, they do not look like a squad that’s going to win it all this year. In the mind of ESPN’s NBA insider Stephen A. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James came to Twitter to congratulate the Los Angeles Rams on their Super Bowl victory. LeBron also expressed his want for the Lakers to be able to hold a parade, because of the fact that they were unable to do so because of the Covid pandemic. It’s a shame the […]

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals in a thrilling Super Bowl 56 on Sunday, earning the franchise’s first championship since moving back to Los Angeles from St. Louis in 2016. The Rams are set to have a championship parade on Wednesday, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James wants in on it. Recall that […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson abruptly left the franchise in 2019 as he stepped down as team president after he believed he was being betrayed by GM Rob Pelinka. Despite the rocky exit, however, Jeanie Buss still looks at Magic as an influential person around the Lakers organization who she can call up and […]

It’s been over two years now since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash. This is also now the third Valentines’ Day where his wife, Vanessa Bryant, has been without her husband. On Monday morning, she took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt Valentines’ message for Kobe. Vanessa bryant […]

It’s not everyday you get within a few feet of LeBron James. One Cincinnati Bengals fan took that opportunity to get the Los Angeles Lakers star to shoutout his mama. Check out the fan get his mom some screen time with the Lakers star: He had @KingJames say hi to his mom while he was […]

LeBron James was one of the many celebrities in attendance at Super Bowl 56 between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals – and was clearly in the moment as he watched the home team celebrate the win. Check out the Lakers star soak in the Super Bowl winning moment that the Rams just won: […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is hyped up after watching the Super Bowl 56 halftime show headlined by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and more big artists. The first half of the Los Angeles Rams-Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl game didn’t disappoint, and sure enough, the halftime show more than lived up to expectations as well […]

LeBron James hardly surprises Dwyane Wade anymore with his achievements, but the Miami Heat icon couldn’t hold back his amazement after the Los Angeles Lakers superstar surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record. On Saturday against the Golden State Warriors, LeBron dropped 26 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists in a losing effort for the Lakers. Despite […]

Super Bowl 56 is officially underway as the Los Angeles Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s been a close one so far, but the game is only just beginning. Odell Beckham Jr. has already secured a touchdown, which got Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James hype. According to Sports Center, James was seen showing […]

While Magic Johnson often doesn’t hold back in calling out the Los Angeles Lakers whenever they play bad, he made sure to give credit to LeBron James on Saturday after surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the all-time scoring record (including the playoffs). The Lakers lost to the Golden State Warriors, 117-115, but LeBron did go all […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Saturday Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors squeezed by LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 117-115 on Saturday night at Chase Center. They attained the victory behind an incredible fourth quarter from Klay Thompson. He finished with 33 points, 16 of which came in the final period. were scored in […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t able to pull off the upset against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. They did, however, look as cohesive a unit as they have been in a while. The Lakers star was vocal after the game that getting past the NBA trade deadline has been a weight […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Earlier this season, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry made NBA history. The two-time MVP passed Ray Allen to become the all-time leader in 3-pointers made and continues to add to his total. Saturday, another historical milestone was reached, and this time it was Curry’s opponent making history. Los Angeles Lakers superstar […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, but it was a spirited effort and one of the more exciting games of the season. While there’s really no place for moral victories at this point, perhaps the Lakers can use this as a springboard for a strong […]

We’re far too late into the season to still be giving weight to any moral victories. But if any team in the Western Conference needed one, it was Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James and Co. may not have come out of Golden State with the win, but the Lakers did match Stephen Curry and the […]

Historically, the Los Angeles Lakers don’t subscribe to moral victories. The franchise has built its brand on winning. Satisfaction after a loss is blasphemous. After Saturday’s effort against the Dubs, though, the Lakers will absolutely take the moral dub. Yes, Los Angeles blew a six-point lead in crunch-time and lost to the Golden State Warriors, […]

With his 19th point in the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on Saturday, LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time points scored leader, including the playoffs. Greatness. Give it up for the new All-Time Leading Regular Season and Playoffs Scorer, LeBron James 👏 pic.twitter.com/zPlGGRhGXs […]

LeBron James is now on top of the NBA scoring leaderboard. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Golden State Warriors, James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most points scored combined in the regular season and playoffs. The record-setting basket can be seen here, via Dave McMenamin: LeBron James has now scored more points […]

The San Antonio Spurs are expected to negotiate and complete a contract buyout of point guard Goran Dragic in the coming days. Once finalized, it appears that the Los Angeles Lakers will be joining a laundry list of suitors for the 35-year-old Slovenian. The Lakers are planning to join several rivals — including the Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t played the style of basketball that they were expecting to this season. Former players and fans within the organization haven’t been happy, and whenever a Lakers team isn’t winning, that’s to be expected considering they’re one of the most storied franchises in NBA history. With a record of 26-30, they […]

In a heated divisional rivalry matchup, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in the Bay Area. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Warriors prediction and pick. The Warriors are in a very comfortable 2nd place in the West, with a […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers are approaching 60 games played already on their campaign, the problems have been the same ever since the start of the season. The most-talked about franchise in the association has been the main topic of all the scrutiny ranging from the acquisition of Russell Westbrook or the subpar coaching performance […]

The 2022 NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, with the Los Angeles Lakers failing to make any moves to strengthen their roster. While that’s undoubtedly left many fans of the team disappointed as they currently sit below .500, head coach Frank Vogel remains optimistic that LA has the perfect core to turn things around. […]

LeBron James has never had a shortage of critics throughout his career. Right now, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is facing the wrath of a high-profile Republican author, commentator, and activist in Candace Owens. In a recent interview on the Full Send podcast, Owens, who is also known to be a devoted Donald Trump supporter, went […]