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The Los Angeles Lakers legend, Byron Scott, took to social media to honor his longtime teammate Magic Johnson with a heartfelt birthday tribute, capturing the depth of their bond both on and off the court. On Monday, Scott posted on X, formerly Twitter, writing, “Happy 66th Birthday to the Best backcourt teammate and the greatest […]

Despite his exponential improvement since entering the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves remains one of the more underappreciated players in the league. He, however, would be the first one to say that he knows his worth. Reaves will become an unrestricted free agent next year, and it’s safe to assume that he will […]

During his playing days, Carmelo Anthony was known as one of the coolest players in the NBA. He rarely got rattled during high-pressure moments. But he also wasn’t afraid to rough it up against opponents, sometimes even bullying them to submission. However, when Anthony gets inducted into the Hall of Fame next month, he admitted […]

The NBA’s 2025-26 regular season was officially released on Thursday afternoon, with everyone starting to mark their calendars, look up flights, and book hotels for the best show in town. With new broadcast partners taking over this season, the league made the necessary changes to ensure a level playing field with fewer players sitting out. […]

Austin Reaves has risen above the ranks to become a reliable star player for the Los Angeles Lakers. With comparisons between him and other star guards taking place, his agent decided to make a strong endorsement for his client. Reaves completed the fourth season of his young NBA career, showing significant improvements each year. The […]

The NBA has officially revealed the full schedule for the 2025-26 season, which highlights every team’s games that will be on national TV. To nobody’s surprise, LeBron James and Stephen Curry are still the marquee names in the league, as the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors lead the pack, along with the Oklahoma […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will face his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, four times throughout the 2025-26 campaign. Upon the NBA’s release of the regular season schedule, fans will have the opportunity to tune into all four matchups throughout the season. While some predict an MVP-caliber season for Doncic, who will begin his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ regular-season schedule features many big matchups. Chief among them is their rivalry against the Boston Celtics, renewed on February 22. Looking at the schedule, the Lakers chose that night as the one where a statue of former head coach Pat Riley will be revealed. The legendary coach won titles leading squads […]

Luka Doncic has been participating in the FIBA Eurobasket for his home country, and he’s been putting on the show. The Los Angeles Lakers fans have been excited for what they’ve seen as well, and the hope is that it can translate when he gets back on the court for their team. Doncic has never […]

LeBron James is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, but Austin Rivers maintains that James isn’t even close to being one of the ‘best’. Rivers, who played more than a decade against James in the league, said recently that there is a relatively long list of players that he would consider to be superior […]

A Kobe Bryant trading card has sold for $2.3 million, setting a new record for the late Los Angeles Lakers legend’s most valuable card. Fanatics Collect announced Wednesday on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the sale was conducted privately. “The sale happened privately – shattering the previous record, a 1997-98 Precious Metal Gems Emerald […]

Dalton Knecht’s Summer League struggles may have raised eyebrows among fans, but within NBA circles, the sentiment appears far less dramatic. According to league evaluators, the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t rushing to hit the panic button on the 24-year-old wing, and his future with the team could still be promising if he makes the right […]

During his nearly two decades in the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal brought the pain to opposing teams. During his peak, he was the most destructive force the league has ever seen. The broken backboards could attest to that. But unbeknownst to many, O’Neal, for all his power and strength, relied a lot on painkillers during his […]

After Lakers All-Star LeBron James sparked intrigue with his Instagram story that was identical to Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis, he posted a video his youngest son, Bryce James, returning home from college. For some parents, watching their kid return from college and seeing their change in appearance is eye-opening, and James was no different. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear they plan to build their future around Luka Doncic. But the organization’s ambitions may stretch even further. According to Lakers insider Dan Woike, the possibility of pairing Doncic with another generational talent such as Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic has been discussed. However, the odds of a […]

While many wondered how Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic would adapt to his new surroundings after his trade from the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic’s body transformation has headlined this summer’s news cycle. Whether you want to paint it as revenge for the Mavericks’ decision to trade him or a newfound focus, Luka is noticeably thinner […]

During their time on the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James and Anthony Davis were very close. Even after Davis moved on as a part of the Luka Doncic trade, he and James remain good friends. Even though he is on the Dallas Mavericks now, Davis showed that he is still learning lessons from his former […]

It’s been a surprising offseason transformation for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic. Reports indicate that the five-time All-NBA first-team selection has lost around 30 pounds this summer. That weight loss is already paying dividends on the court, with one NBA scout telling Dallas Hoops Journal how impressive Doncic looks. “Man, he looks incredible,” the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have added a familiar face to their staff for the 2025–26 season, hiring former Dallas Mavericks athletic performance director Jeremy Holsopple as their new head strength and conditioning coach. Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported Monday night that Holsopple, who spent 11 seasons with Dallas, will join the Lakers after […]

As is true with ever NBA offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to multiple moves, both big and small. Acquiring the likes of Jake LaRavia, DeAndre Ayton and Marcus Smart in free agency, LA has been reluctant to enter the trade market thus far, and things seem unlikely to change. The Lakers have […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics will forever be cherished by Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry as they led Team USA to the gold medal after going through the gauntlet against Serbia and France. Team USA survived Serbia, led by Nikola Jokic and Bogdan Bogdanovic, in the semifinals, 95-91, […]

Rui Hachimura will once again play a key role for the Los Angeles Lakers as they enter their first full season with Luka Doncic. By the looks of it, Hachimura isn’t taking his responsibility lightly. The 27-year-old forward is expected to start for the Lakers, along with Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and Deandre Ayton. […]

LeBron James is enjoying his offseason while spending some time with his wife, Savannah James, and his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate, Kyle Kuzma, and his fiancée, Winnie Harlow. The couples were spotted in St. Tropez with Kuzma and Harlow as the supermodel shared a black-and-white snapshot of them all. “Leo Euro,” Harlow captioned the […]

After a slow a start, the Los Angeles Lakers have made multiple moves to strengthen the roster this offseason. While the additions of Adou Thiero and Jake LaRavia offer depth and scoring, DeAndre Ayton is potentially a long-term solution at the Center.  All three of the brand-new Lakers were at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night […]

Seems that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still his enjoying his summer adventures with golf. James finished the 22nd season of his legendary NBA career this past spring. He continues to shine as one of the best players in the league, cementing his legacy as one of the best to ever play the […]

On Friday, the love was felt for Kobe Bryant at his bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium. Before the game, his daughter Bianka Bryant threw out the first pitch. Wearing a jersey with her father’s No.8, she threw the ball down the middle to Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, per ESPN. In addition, Toronto Blue Jays’ […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has opened up about his decision to part ways with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, offering a detailed explanation during a recent livestream. The comments shed light on one of the most discussed player departures in recent NBA history. Irving, now 33, reflected on how his NBA career began […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first contest of a three-game series on Friday evening. L.A. is doing something special for Los Angeles Lakers fans in Friday’s matchup, featuring Kobe Bryant. As a result, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. arrived at the stadium showing the NBA legend support. […]

The 2025 NBA Christmas Day schedule promises a blockbuster five-game slate, featuring thrilling rivalries and formidable teams from both conferences, courtesy of ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. Kicking off the holiday festivities at noon ET, the New York Knicks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in a potential Eastern Conference Finals preview. This will be the Knicks’ 58th […]

Luka Doncic has been the talk of the town for the past few weeks, as everyone has been impressed with his new physique. Not only that, but he just signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, making him a key part of the franchise for years to come. Next on Doncic’s list for […]

Carmelo Anthony revealed he was nearly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2010-11 NBA season, a move that would have paired him with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol fresh off the Lakers’ 2010 championship run. The recently inducted 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer shared the story during a conversation with Dwyane […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the 2025-26 season. However, it is never too early to speculate about Lakers trade candidates, especially if the season does not go as well as they want. Life is always full of drama, as the arena formerly known as the Staples Center. By the time February rolls around, […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes LeBron James could have a better path to an NBA championship by returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Speaking on Friday’s edition of First Take, Smith proposed the idea as the 40-year-old forward enters his 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. “I saw the Cleveland Cavaliers this past season […]

It’s been quite the summer for Luka Doncic. Recently, he signed a $165 contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Later this month, he will play for the Slovenian National Team in the EuroBasket Tournament beginning August 27. In an interview with the Slovenian sports newspaper Ekipa, Doncic spoke on the Lakers supporting him in […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers landed Luka Doncic last season, it looked like a heist. But for the Dallas Mavericks, letting go of the All-NBA guard was less about giving up talent and more about regaining control. The “Doncic business” had become a burden, marked by recurring injuries and questionable conditioning. No one seemed more […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey had a career year during his 2024-25 campaign, but his team struggled to put together wins on a consistent basis. Maxey has been hard at work this offseason improving his game, which included workouts with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Maxey, who will be entering his sixth season in […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is betting on himself ahead of what could be a pivotal season for both his career and the franchise. According to multiple NBA executives cited by ESPN, guard Reaves is expected to command upwards of $30 million annually when he becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason. It’s a […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers look to solidify their future around Luka Doncic, ESPN’s Bobby Marks outlined an “ideal” long-term strategy in a recent report — one that hinges on preserving financial flexibility for the 2027 offseason. While the approach may offer significant upside, it also presents substantial risks under the NBA’s current collective bargaining […]

Ahead of his first season with the Dallas Mavericks, veteran D’Angelo Russell reflected on his previous stops with the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers. Russell was reportedly the Mavericks’ preferred replacement option for Kyrie Irving, who tore his left ACL, which required season-ending surgery last season. Stepping into a new chapter in his […]