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Los Angeles Lakers star Carmelo Anthony is back in the lab as starts his offseason training ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season proudly wearing the Purple & Gold. The 37-year-old vet signed a one-year deal with the team this summer and is looking to add some firepower as he enters his 19th season in the […]

DeAndre Jordan is on the verge of being bought out by the Brooklyn Nets, according to The Athletic. The Los Angeles Lakers will reportedly be one of the teams eyeing Jordan, should he become a free agent, fresh off signing Rajon Rondo. The Rondo addition is utterly logical: Los Angeles needed another point guard, and […]

Dennis Schroder emerged as one of the biggest losers of free agency this summer after he decided to sign a $5.9 million deal with the Boston Celtics. That’s still a lot of money, but unfortunately for the 27-year-old combo guard, this is merely a fraction of the Los Angeles Lakers’ $84 million extension offer that […]

The 2016-17 Golden State Warriors are considered one of the most dangerous NBA teams ever assembled. After all, they had a generational scorer in Kevin Durant, the two greatest shooters of all time in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, and a defensive savant in Draymond Green. However, for Richard Jefferson, the 2000-01 Los Angeles Lakers […]

Jake Paul made headlines on Sunday night after securing a shock win over UFC fighter Tyron Woodley in their much-anticipated pay-per-view boxing bout. Paul’s performance in the ring left more than a few folks impressed, which included none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Both LeBron and Jake Paul hail from Ohio, which […]

Rajon Rondo will back up Russell Westbrook at point guard for the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers. Bringing Rondo back into the Lakers’ locker room makes sense for numerous reasons. They needed another point guard, he was arguably the team’s third-best player in their title run less than a year ago, and he offers baked-in chemistry […]

We definitively know three of the starters for the Los Angeles Lakers when they open their 2021-22 season against the Golden State Warriors. I can safely report that LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook will hear their names called by Lawrence Tanter at Staples Center on Oct. 19. However, who will occupy the final […]

Back to L.A. As expected, Rajon Rondo will return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Following days of reports indicating that Rondo would sign in L.A. on Monday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Rondo plans to re-join the Lakers on the veteran’s minimum after reaching a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies. Rondo agreed to give back […]

The late Kobe Bryant was an idol for so many current players across the NBA and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is no exception. To honor The Black Mamba, Tatum got a new piece of ink with Bryant’s number. Check it out: Jayson Tatum has a new 24 tattoo to honor Kobe 🙌 Mamba mentality. […]

Shams Charania recently confirmed that DeAndre Jordan’s time as a Brooklyn Net looks to be coming to a close. The Nets and Jordan are looking to split by way of a contract buyout, per Charania and Alex Schiffer. “Jordan is increasingly unlikely to be part of the organization moving forward,” Charania wrote, “but the sides […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers revamped their roster last off season, little did everyone know they got rid of collective basketball IQ and shooting. Losing Rajon Rondo, who was arguably their third best player in their championship run in 2020, was huge for the Lakers but it’s hard to blame Rob Pelinka and co. for […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, as well as former teammate Kendrick Perkins, had their eyes glued on the crazy Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley bout. James and Perk were just two of the hundreds of thousands of fans from all over the world who watched Paul dominate the former UFC welterweight champion to extend his professional […]

For one night, Cleveland became the center of attention in the sporting world once again since LeBron James left for the Los Angeles Lakers. YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul hosted his megafight against MMA fighter Tyron Woodley in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The arena was absolutely rocking, and so […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are forever indebted to the Memphis Grizzlies for one historic trade that altered their franchise. The Lakers’ acquisition of Pau Gasol still stands as one of the most impactful trades in NBA history. Yes, the exchange included future Hall of Famer Marc Gasol in the deal, but it was seen by […]

Carmelo Anthony of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets showed us a glimpse of what we will see if these two juggernauts meet on the hardcourt. Anthony and Irving, two scoring machines, recently traded buckets against each other in a pick-up game. In the video posted by Overtime on Twitter, […]

Philadelphia 76ers swingman Danny Green is going crazy with his ink game this offseason. He recently paid tribute to his former teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors. Despite being in Los Angeles for just a year, his stay there was amazing. Green and the Lakers capped their season with a championship trophy […]

Eight never-before-seen photos of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant were recently sold as NFTs, with each selling for more than $10,000 each. According to ESPN, the photos were taken by David Factor for a magazine shoot back in 1999. It was held in a abandoned warehouse in downtown L.A. Contrary to his usual photos […]

When LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook, people were scratching their heads. They gave up their best 3-point shooters–Kyle Kuzma (36.1%) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (41%)–for a ball-dominant point guard who cannot shoot. Everyone knows how important 3-point shooting is in today’s NBA, and Russ certainly doesn’t […]

Endless debates are waged over the best backcourts in the NBA, perhaps because it’s a simple argument to make. A basketball novice could add up the points and assists of each team’s starting guards, and deem the team with the most total points the best. Of course, it’s not that simple, but it is more […]

The moment Anthony Davis left the New Orleans Pelicans, his relationship with the franchise and its fanbase instantly became rocky. During his first game back in Louisiana, Anthony Davis received a chorus of boos from fans still stung by his departure. Anthony Davis introduced to the SKC as a starter tonight. Here was the fan […]

The NBA season saw a whole host of players who raised their stock and perception around the league. Take Devin Booker, for example, as the two-time All-Star has successfully proven that he can score as well or even better in the biggest of stages, silencing the “empty stats” argument. Similarly, Trae Young, who wasn’t even […]

The Lakers have been arguably the busiest team in the offseason as of late. They’ve made dramatic roster changes, especially after a disappointing title defense last season. Although they signed some new faces in Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Malik Monk and Kendrick Nunn, the Lakers also made a lot of noise in free agency by […]

The Dallas Mavericks swooping in on free agency Reggie Bullock is lowkey one of the best moves in the offseason. The 30-year-old veteran is by no means a superstar in the NBA and his signing is anything but a blockbuster, but what Bullock brings to the table could be the key piece for Luka Doncic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a couple of glaring problems on their roster. They got even further away from solving those problems with the reportedly imminent Rajon Rondo signing. After being bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies, the 15-year NBA veteran was immediately linked to a return to the Lakers. While on paper they add […]

It’s not only Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant memorabilia that are selling like hotcakes in the basketball scene. In fact, a Magic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers jersey recently got sold for $1.5 million at Heritage Auctions. The jersey, which was also signed by Johnson himself, was the uniform the Lakers legend wore during the title-clinching […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James was the man responsible for recruiting Carmelo Anthony to the Los Angeles Lakers. These two go way back, and it feels like they were destined to be teammates at some point in their decorated careers. The paths they took to where they are today are totally different, though. Melo […]

Shortly after Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the Los Angeles Lakers were aiming to sign Rajon Rondo following the Memphis Grizzlies’ buyout of the veteran guard, his colleague Jon Krawczynski gave an interesting tidbit about another point guard that the Lakers had (past tense) interest in: Isaiah Thomas. Krawczynski reported that the Lakers […]

NBA legend and basketball Hall of Famer Allen Iverson is not putting Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in the GOAT conversation, though he acknowledges that he’s a Top 2 or 3 player of all time. Simply put, AI doesn’t see anyone going near Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan in the debate for the greatest […]

Rajon Rondo is set to don the purple and gold once again. After being bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Los Angeles Lakers are the most likely team to sign the 15-year veteran. Rondo will clear waivers on Monday and will likely be signed to fill the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with locker room favorite Jared Dudley this past week. While the conclusion of his time in LA was one filled with gratitude and well-wishes, Duds made sure to have the last say on his own exit. Jared Dudley spoke out to the Los Angeles Times’ Bill Plaschke on his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made some pretty huge additions this offseason to surround LeBron James with a new championship core. Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwight Howard highlight a formidable set of weapons for next season. But while the Lakers added more high-end talented, it’s their shooting that remains their biggest question mark. They brought […]

Kevin Love to the Los Angeles Lakers has gained some unexpected traction in the past week. With the Cleveland Cavaliers’ trade for Lauri Markkanen and his huge new contract, the writing is on the wall for the 5-time All-Star. There were initial reports that a buyout was possible for Love, which opens the door for […]

The GOAT conversation typically involves four names. Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, and Los Angeles Lakers star, LeBron James. When it comes to The King’s legacy, he’s still looking to add more accolades before it’s all said and done. While many people have their own opinions on who is the greatest player ever, former […]

The accusations against NBA power agent and Klutch Sports mogul Rich Paul have brought to light some of the industry’s inner workings. Paul, who is famously associated with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, was challenged by New York Knicks big man Nerlens Noel over his alleged mismanagement and false promises that led to losses […]

Everyone and their mama knows the iconic Substitute Teacher sketch from Key & Peele. Even Carmelo Anthony of the Los Angeles Lakers knows the line – “You done messed up, A-Aron!” That’s why Melo couldn’t hold back the laughter during his latest appearance in The Shop: Uninterrupted which featured the Lakers forward, as well as funny men Keegan-Michael […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows a thing or two about making great passes. Getting the seal of approval from the man with the 8th most assists in NBA history is always a good thing – even if it’s from a different sport. LeBron James had to give it up for the dynamic Kansas […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows Carmelo Anthony’s struggles before he was able to come back to the NBA, which is why he is so proud and ecstatic that his good friend and brother didn’t give up. On Twitter, LeBron quote-tweeted a video of Anthony talking about his motivation to play again in the […]

It looks like Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal won’t be using dating apps any time soon. In his recent appearance on the Full Send podcast, Shaq talked about his hilarious experience using Tinder and why thinks Instagram is the “best dating app.” “Instagram is the best dating app. It’s free … I heard my […]

Jared Dudley, now an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks, wanted to return to the Los Angeles Lakers to play a 15th NBA season. But, despite his tight bond with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook, the Lakers did not make Dudley an offer to return to their locker room — either as player […]