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Speculation surrounding LeBron James and his future with the Los Angeles Lakers continues to intensify, with one league insider openly embracing the idea of a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the latest episode of Clutch Scoops, ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel said he believes momentum is building toward James leaving Southern California this summer […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have appointed longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Lon Rosen as President of Business Operations, the organization announced Thursday, continuing a sweeping restructuring under new majority owner Mark Walter. ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported the move on X, formerly known as Twitter, writing that Rosen, who has served as the Dodgers’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers opted to remain mostly quiet at the NBA trade deadline, swinging a deal for Luke Kennard of the Atlanta Hawks but not doing much to address their bigger concerns. Meanwhile, Jaxson Hayes embarrassed the team over All-Star weekend with his performance at the NBA Slam Dunk contest in Los Angeles. Recently, […]

Chris Gotterup continues his meteoric rise as he recently claimed his fourth title on the PGA Tour in the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona. Gotterup outclassed Hideki Matsuyama in a sudden-death playoff, marking his second win of the year. It also vaulted him ahead of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler atop the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been up and down this season, currently in decent playoff position in the Western Conference coming out of the All-Star break. This comes amid reporting on some of the drama behind the scenes in Los Angeles, with a recent article from ESPN exposing some intense family animosity between Governor Jeanie […]

The Los Angeles Lakers certainly lucked into getting Luka Doncic in a bombshell trade that continues to reverberate around the association. However, the Lakers had already built their roster with Anthony Davis in mind that LA hasn’t been able to surround Doncic just yet with the pieces he needs to power a championship charge. At […]

Los Angeles Lakers center and former top draft pick Deandre Ayton was detained for marijuana possession on Tuesday. According to reports, Ayton attempted to travel through a Bahamas airport while carrying the drug. “Feb 17 (Reuters) – Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was briefly detained on Tuesday at Lynden Pindling International Airport in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James owns the most illustrious signature sneaker line in NBA history outside only Michael Jordan himself. In celebrating his twenty-third season in the league, the lifetime Nike athlete released his signature Nike LeBron 23, the latest installment in the league’s longest-running signature line. Next up, we’ll see a new colorway inspired […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for the second half of the NBA season after All-Star weekend at the Intuit Dome. The Lakers are in playoff position currently, but will still need to turn up the heat down the stretch of the season in order to secure a top six seed in the […]

The 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers are in rather exclusive company at the moment, and history tells us that this specific company isn’t all that great. Entering the All-Star break, despite having a 33-21 record, the Lakers have been outscored by a point, which is not typical at all. In fact, L.A. is just the third […]

LeBron James’ future is currently up in the air, as there is speculation he could retire from the NBA, re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, or even sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers for next season. With rumors running rampant, franchise governor Jeanie Buss weighed in on James’ future. Buss, who is 64 years old, claimed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for the unofficial second half of their season following the All-Star game over the weekend. The Lakers are currently in solid position in the Western Conference playoff picture, but are only two games above the play-in line, meaning things could get dicey down the stretch. Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently navigated a turbulent trade deadline, during which forward Rui Hachimura was frequently mentioned in league-wide discussions. Reports from ClutchPoints and other insiders indicated that the Lakers engaged in direct talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers regarding a potential trade for De’Andre Hunter. Hachimura was reportedly a key piece in these negotiations, […]

The future of LeBron James has been a topic that has loomed large over the NBA season. James is in his 23rd year with the NBA and is still performing at a pace that puts him among the best players in the league. So, what will the Lakers do in the offseason once his contract […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo recently coached his celebrity team to victory, taking a brief break from a challenging season with the Bucks and ongoing trade rumors about his future. Currently sidelined with a calf strain, the two-time MVP used the weekend to reaffirm his loyalty to Milwaukee, stating, “As of today, I’m committed to the Milwaukee Bucks. […]

Carmelo Anthony has never been one to bite his tongue, and his latest take on the state of the NBA is as spicy as a vintage “Hoodie Melo” midrange jumper. On a recent episode of the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, the former Los Angeles Lakers star didn’t just praise his long-time friend LeBron James; he […]

After Deni Avdija made history at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game as the first Israeli player to make the game, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James discussed him and his aspirations to visit Israel. Speaking to reporters, James praised Avdija. He stands by his opinion that Avdija is worthy of being named an NBA All-Star […]

Every year, the NBA’s All-Star Game is heavily criticized by fans. Over the last few decades, the All-Star Game has turned from a semi-competitive game between two conferences to a glorified shootaround between two teams. There have been some good All-Star games, but those have been few and far between. Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant […]

Star player Luka Doncic is entering the home stretch of the 2026 season with high expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers, believing the team is fully capable of contending for a title now that it is returning to health. Despite a regular season plagued by injuries to himself, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves, the Lakers […]

LOS ANGELES – As he alluded to on Saturday, it was a short stint for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic during the NBA All-Star Game. Doncic took the court for the first time since suffering a minor hamstring injury back during the Lakers’ win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Feb. 5. During his media […]

Los Angeles Laker superstar forward LeBron James has nothing but respect for Minnesota Timberwolves star shooting guard Anthony Edwards. Following the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Los Angeles, James was asked for his thoughts on Edwards, whose Team Stars defeated James and Team Stripes in the championship round of the NBA […]

In 2026, LeBron James made the All-Star team for the 22nd time in his career, with coaches recognizing just how impactful of a star he is even though he hasn’t really been as prolific as he was in the past for the Los Angeles Lakers. James has the most All-Star nods in NBA history, with […]

They may be good friends now, but Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green surely had their heated battles in the past. In Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Green hit James in the groin area after getting tangled up. Later […]

On Sunday evening, the NBA All-Star game took place in the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. Participating in the festivities was Lakers star LeBron James, who has long been known as one of the game’s most entertaining players. While the festivities might be taking place in Southern California, James recently spoke on why he […]

On Sunday, the NBA All-Star game will get underway from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, with Lakers star LeBron James taking part in the festivities. James was recently made ineligible for the All-NBA team this year due to his absences from the lineup this season, but he will still be in uniform for the […]

For another year, LeBron James has opted to do his NBA All-Star press conference separately from others, and of course, that has led some people to believe that big news is coming. Just to get it out of the way early, James was asked what his plans for retirement will be, and he gave the […]

Anthony Edwards has been one of the most exciting players in the league for the past few years, and he is a part of the new generation that will take over the game. It won’t be long until players like him will take the throne, as LeBron James’ time in the league could be coming […]

Luka Doncic stands out as one of the most dynamic scorers in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic’s ability to get buckets in many ways allows him to dominate opponents on a game-by-game basis. It’s the main reason why he is well past 10,000 career points at age 26, showing he is on […]

Former NBA player Ron Harper participated in the NBA Shooting Stars Competition during NBA All-Star Weekend with his two sons, Ron Harper Jr. and Dylan Harper. After the contest was completed, Harper Sr. was talking with media members along side his sons. During that time, he hit LeBron James with a wild stray. Harper, who […]

LOS ANGELES – When the smoke cleared and the dust settled, Los Angeles Lakers’ big man Jaxson Hayes failed to advance to the final round of the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend. After a combined score of 91.8 in the first round, Hayes was edged out by Miami Heat wing Keshad Johnson and […]

LOS ANGELES – For the first time since 2019-20, the Los Angeles Lakers have a participant for the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in big man Jaxson Hayes. It was Dwight Howard in his lone season with the Lakers who took part in the contest last. Howard did not advance to the final […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama made clear Saturday that he will not become emotional when Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James eventually retires. Speaking during NBA All-Star Media Day at Intuit Dome, Wembanyama was asked whether he would shed a tear when James steps away from the game. “No.” laughing He then added: “I’m […]

As NBA All-Star festivities continue at Intuit Dome, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama acknowledged the influence Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has had on his understanding of what it means to be the face of the league. Wembanyama spoke during the NBA’s All-Star Media Day on Saturday, reflecting on James’ two-decade run at […]

LOS ANGELES – Luka Doncic missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ last four games before NBA All-Star Weekend due to a hamstring injury. Doncic initially suffered the injury during the first half of the Lakers’ win against the Philadelphia 76ers back on Feb. 5, and was ultimately ruled out for the second half. Prior to the […]

As NBA All-Star festivities continue at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Luka Doncic expressed confidence that the Los Angeles Lakers have the potential to win a championship this season. Speaking with Chris Haynes during an NBA TV broadcast on Saturday, Doncic made clear that the team’s objective remains unchanged despite injury setbacks and inconsistent availability […]

Chris Bosh believes the Miami Heat still had championship potential after LeBron James departed in 2014 and said he was motivated to win a title without his former teammate. Speaking on the latest episode of the All the Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the Hall of Famer reflected on the immediate aftermath […]

Chris Bosh said Goran Dragic’s injury during the 2020 NBA Finals significantly impacted the Miami Heat’s series against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking on the latest episode of the All the Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the Hall of Famer reflected on Dragic’s plantar fascia tear suffered in Game […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards apparently doesn’t care much about Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic. During his AntLand event hosted by Adidas at the NBA All-Star Weekend, Edwards made a comment about Doncic while signing autographs for young fans. One young fan repping a Luka Doncic jersey asked Anthony Edwards to sign it. However, […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran LeBron James will not be present for this year’s Media Day ahead of his 22nd All-Star game. Before what could be James’ last All-Star game appearance, LeBron’s media availability will be before Sunday’s event. James has done this before, as NBA insider Marc Stein noted. “The NBA announces that the Lakers’ […]