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ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins was dumbfounded after seeing Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook fall behind Ben Simmons in their latest Top 100 rankings. After initially revealing ranks 100-51, ESPN went on to enumerate who they feel should be ranked 50-26 for the upcoming ’21-22 NBA season and Perkins wasn’t happy seeing the former MVP place […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have embraced the NBA’s version of senior living: they currently have 10 players on their roster who are 32 or older. While it’s natural to doubt whether this roster can get the Purple and Gold back to the NBA Finals, the concerns surrounding head coach Frank Vogel’s team from an age […]

Russell Westbrook hasn’t even been a Los Angeles Laker for more than two months, and yet he has already gone full Hollywood. And no, he’s not starring in Space Jam 3. The Lakers guard is producing a documentary with Showtime centered around his own rise, from high school prospect to future NBA MVP. The documentary […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a lot of noise when they announced the signing of former MVP Russell Westbrook. Team head coach Frank Vogel recently opened up on what he thinks about the 32-year-old guard. The Lakers’ shot-caller believes that Russ is currently in a “desperate” state. Speaking on Spectrum SportsNet’s LakeShow podcast, Vogel had nothing […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel hasn’t figured everything — or maybe anything — out yet when it comes to his revamped roster, but he did provide a couple of hints at potential roles for Anthony Davis and Rajon Rondo this season. During a lengthy and substantive conversation on Spectrum’s “LakeShow” podcast, Vogel discussed […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is expecting a big 2021-22 season from Anthony Davis. Not only should Davis be healthier and motivated after a frustrating 2020-21 campaign — but the superstar big-man is, well, bigger. Vogel hopped on Spectrum’s “LakeShow” podcast on Wednesday and shed some light on AD’s apparent physical transformation this […]

Carmelo Anthony finally teamed up with his good friend LeBron James this offseason on the Los Angeles Lakers after a two-year stint in Portland. Melo recently appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show and discussed the whole process of joining LA and revealed a hilarious reason for the decision to play for the Lakers: “I almost […]

As one of the busiest teams this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have put a ton of work into reshuffling their roster and building a title contender around franchise superstar LeBron James. At this point in his career, everything is championship or bust as he is seeking to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer while […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had a busy offseason. First, he had a Space Jam movie to promote and showcase to the world, then he along with teammate Anthony Davis, recruited Russell Westbrook to the Lakers. And of course, he spent time with his family and attended Davis’ wedding. And now that the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already built a dream team that would have been the greatest of all time in 2011. But it seems as though LeBron James and Co. aren’t done yet. The Lakers are rumored to be setting up a workout with former Golden State Warriors star and Stephen Curry’s original “Splash Brother,” […]

At this point, if you’re still not aware that Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are good buddies, then perhaps you’re living in a prehistoric era. Or you’re probably a kid. While Anthony recently clarified that he was not on the actual banana boat in the now infamous Banana Boat Ride, he’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams both entered the NBA straight from high school. LeBron was selected no. 1 overall in 2003 by the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Williams was picked no. 45 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers two years later. But not many know that LBJ and Lou Will […]

Iman Shumpert made headlines after his jaw-dropping Dancing with the Stars performance went viral. Personalities from in and around the NBA have been reacting to Shump’s epic showing, which includes two of the biggest superstars in the game in LeBron James and Kevin Durant. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar immediately took to Twitter as soon […]

Former NBA star Cedric Ceballos was in the hospital for a while in a tough battle with COVID-19, and the way he tells it, he was very close to not making it. However, his latest update is a joyous one. Ceballos took to Twitter Tuesday to announce that he’s out of the hospital “after 20 […]

Get hyped, Los Angeles Lakers fans – Russell Westbrook is now shooting like Stephen Curry. At least, that’s what it looks like from his offseason workout clips. Check out the Lakers point guard scorching the nets in his recent workout: But of course, as has been the case with Ben Simmons after every offseason, it […]

It isn’t only LeBron James who’s hoping his son, Bronny, gets in the NBA someday. New Los Angeles Lakers teammate Carmelo Anthony is also on the same boat, and a recent video of Melo coaching his son, Kiyan, is giving us all the feels. Here’s a look at Melo teaching his 14-year-old son some of […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a busy man. Aside from preparing for the upcoming NBA season, with training camp just a few days away, he’s also promoting his talk show The Shop on HBO. Created by Paul Rivera in 2018, The Shop features LeBron and his business partner Maverick Carter chatting with guests […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have spent and will continue to spend a whole lot of money to fund their sensational summer overhaul. It only makes sense that they make some of that dough back, and apparently, this will come in the form of a huge $100 million deal with new shirt sponsor, Bibigo. The Lakers […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is ready to move on after his much-maligned stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. He will have the fresh start he badly needs with the Wizards, who have made sneaky-good moves in the offseason to form a solid roster. Kuzma was bombarded by insults by angry Lakers fans because of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers did not make a selection in the 2021 NBA Draft. Instead, they traded their lone pick — No. 22 overall — to the Washington Wizards in the package for Russell Westbrook (Washington flipped the pick to the Indiana Pacers). Yet, the Lakers didn’t come away from the draft empty-handed. Los Angeles […]

We’re now less than one month away before the new NBA season begins, which means that training camp is set to commence in one week. A number of squads still have roster spots available for the upcoming campaign, which has resulted in the name of ex-Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley being linked to a […]

In case you missed it, the Los Angeles Lakers recently brought in John Lucas III as a new assistant coach for the squad. In case that name rings any bells, it’s probably because of his history with LeBron James. John Lucas III, who used to play for the Chicago Bulls, was once dunked on so […]

From one GOAT to another: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took to Twitter on Monday to give an early welcome to Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady ahead of, remarkably, the QB’s first-ever trip to L.A. to play an NFL game. Yessir!! The 🐐 coming to town! — LeBron James (@KingJames) September 20, 2021 […]

Magic Johnson remains impressed by his own accomplishments with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James’ trophy case isn’t too shabby, either. On Sunday, Johnson and James met up at SoFi Stadium, where they were in attendance to watch the Los Angeles Chargers‘ home opener against LeBron’s other favorite NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys. As Johnson pointed […]

Every new NBA season is sure to offer loads of surprises. The league’s landscape shifts year by year with all the free-agent decisions, massive trades, and other variables. With this, there’s bound to be a few teams that amass massive amounts of hype before the season begins for some reason or another. In this piece, […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic power forward Horace Grant has taken a subtle dig at Kobe Bryant while discussing the comparisons between the late NBA legend and Penny Hardaway. Horace Grant had the opportunity to play alongside some of the greatest shooting guards of all time, including Penny Hardaway and Los Angeles Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is considered one of the greatest to ever play in the NBA. His basketball IQ on the court was undeniable. But at the end of the day, he’s still a boomer trying to get a good grasp of how best to use the internet. Kareem recently posted an odd […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony David earned his second ring on Saturday during his posh wedding held in Beverly Hills, California. Davis tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Marlen P. and based on all the social media posts of those who attended, it seems like Mr. and Mrs. Davis’ wedding was a classic.  From […]

Carmelo Anthony of the Los Angeles Lakers has been making the media rounds of late, appearing on various programs and podcast while dishing on everything Melo. The Lakers star’s latest appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast was eye-opening in that Melo revealed an ominous threat made against him by former NBA commissioner […]

Carmelo Anthony may no longer be the superstar he once was at this point in his career, but his presence on the Los Angeles Lakers may prove to be invaluable. In the latest episode of Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast, Melo recently dished on the fated phone call between him and LeBron James to […]

Skip Bayless remains one of LeBron James’ biggest critics, so it’s not surprising when the FOX Sports commentator went at the Los Angeles Lakers superstar again and even compared him to Kevin Durant. In the recent episode of Undisputed, Bayless had some scathing remarks about LeBron while he and his co-host Shannon Sharpe discussed their […]

The 2021-22 NBA season still doesn’t officially tip off for another month, but that time away from the hardwood only encourages fans to fantasize about potential battles between contenders. Prior to the season, before injuries inevitably occur and trades shift the landscape of the league, the possiblities are endless. Here’s a fun mental exercise for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are working on their chemistry, starting with some team-building efforts off the court. Anthony Davis recently tied the knot, and of course superstar teammates LeBron James and Russell Westbrook were invited for the said occasion. King James and Russell Westbrook rode together on their way to AD’s big day. The Lakers […]

LeBron James has done a lot of things other than play basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers star is obviously one of the most outspoken players in the league, unafraid of speaking out against injustices. LeBron has also used his massive following to help other people in need, such as when he founded his “I Promise” […]

It’s safe to say Los Angeles Lakers icon and NBA great Shaquille O’Neal is not a big fan of superteams. In fact, he doesn’t respect the players who team up to win a championship instead of competing hard against each other (cue LeBron James, Kevin Durant and many more). During his appearance on the Big […]

San Antonio Spurs icon David Robinson was one of the most dominant centers back in the NBA nineties. That’s why when Shaquille O’Neal came into his own, matchups between the two became appointment viewing. A rumored beef slowly started simmering between the two throughout their battles, which was even laid out nicely in SB Nation […]

LeBron James recently came out with some rather controversial comments criticizing other players in the league. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has chimed in on the issue, and it is clear that he’s on the same boat with LeBron here. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar called out ball players who he believes are working on […]

After his recent departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, the general belief is that veteran big man Marc Gasol is now heading back to his native of Spain for a sensational return to the Euro League. Recent rumors suggest, however, that the Golden State Warriors, in particular, have kept an eye on the 36-year-old center […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis tied the knot on Saturday, marrying his fiancée who is known only as Marlen P. Davis’ former teammate Tim Frazier posted images of Davis’ rehearsal dinner on his Instagram along with a few videos on his story, including one of Davis serenading his now-wife. View this post on Instagram […]