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JR Smith made his golf debut for North Carolina A&T on Monday, and his former Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James couldn’t be any happier for him. On Twitter, LeBron shared how proud he is of Smith for doing something he loves. He also expressed how “amazing” it is for Smith to […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker will miss the start of the season and more due to a thumb injury. Horton-Tucker has a torn ligament in his right thumb and will undergo surgery, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. This is an unfortunate blow for a Lakers team […]

There were rumors before training camp started that the Los Angeles Lakers were thinking about signing James Ennis. That didn’t happen, and Ennis is still a free agent as we get closer to the start of the 2021-22 regular season. Well, it appears Ennis is basically begging the Lakers to give him a contract: I […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped to 0-4 in the preseason with an ugly 123-94 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. It was another game in which the Lakers’ new Big Three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook didn’t play together, with James sitting out this one. However, Davis revealed after the […]

The games haven’t even started to count yet, but some fans are already trying to pick apart the Los Angeles Lakers’ new addition. Russell Westbrook has been a turnover machine thus far. He’s tallied 15 miscues through his first two preseason games – but he’s not worried one bit. “Keep that same energy,” said the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are once again primed to contend for the NBA title this season. With an All-Star ensemble that would put the cast of Ocean’s Eleven to shame, George Clooney, er, LeBron James and company will surely be a headache for many teams. With a revamped roster, the Lakers are using the preseason […]

The Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder boxing trilogy didn’t disappoint, so much so that even Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t hold back his amazement after witnessing an instant classic. Fury and Wilder put up an incredible performance that saw both fighters knock down each other during the duration of the bout. However, in […]

Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, gives his honest take on whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers can win the NBA Championship this season. With players like LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Carmelo Anthony well into their thirties, many fans around the NBA have been talking about the aging Lakers, questioning if […]

LeBron James finally made his preseason debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. LeBron’s presence did not matter all that much for LA, though, as they suffered their third consecutive preseason loss. After the game, LeBron opened up about his team’s recent struggles. According to the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry rarely misses his free throws, so when he did during Friday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James couldn’t help but ask for more. Late in the second quarter when he went to the charity stripe, Curry shockingly missed his first attempt from the line. As the […]

Let’s not beat around the bush. The Los Angeles Lakers have been horrendous in the offseason. Not even LeBron James and Russell Westbrook making their respective debuts on Friday were able to help the hapless Lakers as they fell to 0-3 in the preseason. Despite the awful start to the campaign, LeBron has been able […]

Jerry West has long been getting praise for helping the Los Angeles Lakers identify Kobe Bryant as the superstar talent that he was. But according to the logo himself, the move was basically handed to him on a silver platter. The Lakers legend was the latest guest on Getcha Popcorn Ready with T.O. & Hatch, […]

Russell Westbrook had a stinker of a preseason debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, but there’s obviously no reason to panic. Both Westbrook and LeBron James were vocal that the Lakers’ struggles in preseason mean next to nothing and will be easily overcome as they get more time to mesh together. Lakers coach Frank Vogel […]

It’s only preseason, but the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t exactly have the ideal debut for their new dynamic duo of LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. The Lakers fell to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 114-121 in a game that saw the purple and gold trail by as many as 22 points. Russell Westbrook […]

LeBron James has reached another historic milestone – but this time it’s for something off the court. The Los Angeles Lakers star has now eclipsed the 100 million follower mark on Instagram, the first athlete from the major American sports to do so. The number is even more staggering when comparing it to other social […]

Russell Westbrook had a less-than-ideal start to his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. In fact, it was a rather forgettable one after a turnover-galore in his first preseason game wearing purple and gold. Brodie played nine minutes in the first quarter of the Lakers’ preseason showdown with the Golden State Warriors. However, what was […]

Everyone that follows the NBA knows that Skip Bayless loves to hate on LeBron James. Now, as the Los Angeles Lakers star was ranked number two all-time by USA Today, the Fox Sports analyst went on a tirade against LeBron. Bayless ranted about LeBron’s placement in the ranking on UNDISPUTED, insisting that the ranking was […]

If you don’t know by now, Twitter is home to some of the most polarizing sets of NBA fans all over the globe. This is exactly why a fair amount of keyboard warriors got on Stephen A. Smith’s case as soon as they realized how much shade the ESPN host threw at the direction of […]

LeBron James has achieved so much in what has been a decorated 19-year career. He’s far from done too, which is why Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is in awe of LeBron’s ability to play at an elite level despite his advanced age. LeBron is going to be 37 this year, but at this […]

There is little doubt that LeBron James has become one of the most popular athletes on the planet. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has a global reach that extends far and wide and his recent milestone on social media is a clear testament to this fact. LeBron has just eclipsed 100 million followers on Instagram. […]

DeMar DeRozan seems thrilled to be teaming up with Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls. A couple months removed from his whirlwind dip into free agency, though, it appears at least a small part of the four-time All-Star still wonders what it would’ve been like to play with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will battle in a Western Conference preseason matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Warriors prediction and pick. The Lakers and Warriors will play Friday night in what will be a rematch of a Western Conference play-in game between […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster looks different would be like saying Kanye West’s new album is meh. It’s an understatement. The Lakers underwent a major facelift in the offseason that would make Caitlyn Jenner blush. The Lakers’ backcourt, for one, will be entirely new compared to last season, with Russell Westbrook, Kendrick […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers gets his fair share of hecklers. But some fans just want to let him know he’s doing a good job – whether on the court on on the silver screen. One fan tried his darnest to get the latter message across to the Lakers star. “Hello LeBron! I […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had his fair share of controversial comments in the past. But not more than sports analyst and author Bill Simmons. Simmons, who heads The Ringer, became popular with his bold takes peppered with pop culture references. He’s also made pretty interesting remarks when it comes to discussing great […]

Much has been made about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James potentially taking his talents to the world of football. For his part, former Super Bowl champ Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs has weighed in on the debate on whether or not LeBron could actually play in the NFL. Kelce is one of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit their first injury bump with Trevor Ariza who is out with an ankle injury. Ariza was signed in the offseason and is now expected to miss at least eight weeks of action. The Lakers have a lot of hype heading into the season with a big three of LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were once again offseason winners with their roster haul. In their quest to be the winningest franchise in NBA history, they added future Hall of Famers in Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony. They also reunited with Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard, two players who were critical pieces to their 2020 NBA […]

Stephen Curry has earned the nickname baby-faced assassin, but that moniker isn’t just for show. The Golden State Warriors star brings good vibes and a bright smile on the court while simultaneously hitting backbreaking threes to bury his opponents. Curry was recently asked about his demeanor on the court and how he mentally composes himself […]

Carmelo Anthony made his highly-anticipated debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday and as expected, it didn’t take long before the 10-time All-Star got off the mark for his new team. For his first-ever basket as a member of the Lakers, Melo drained a classic fadeaway jumper over the outstretched arms of Phoenix Suns […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a fresh start this season after getting hit with a rash of injuries the previous year. But it looks like the injury bug has returned just as they’ve resumed on-court action. Lakers reporter Mike Trudell revealed that Trevor Ariza is going to be out of […]

Both LeBron James and Russell Westbrook have yet to make their respective season debuts for the Los Angeles Lakers. Russ, in particular, has not played his first-ever game for the Purple & Gold, which is why there is a ton of anticipation from LA fans everywhere. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel recently shared his offseason […]

It looks like LeBron James, Frank Vogel and the Los Angeles Lakers have found a new “secret weapon” after the departure of Alex Caruso. Apparently, Kent Bazemore has been impressive for the  Purple and Gold and has been turning heads since his arrival. Vogel said as much on Wednesday, noting that Bazemore has “separated himself” […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted to mandate anyone entering indoor businesses such as bars, restaurants, gyms, and sports venues to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. That means in order to attend a Clippers, Lakers, Rams, or Chargers game, a negative COVID-19 result will no longer be acceptable unless given a religious […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t hold back his emotions as he celebrates Bronny James’ 17th birthday on Wednesday. On Instagram, James sent a rather heartwarming greeting for his son, who is following his footsteps in basketball. The Lakers star has nothing but love and praise for his son, as Bronny has grown into […]

After what was a whirlwind of a summer, the Los Angeles Lakers currently have a bit of a logjam at the point guard spot. Russell Westbrook, Kendrick Nunn, and Rajon Rondo are all expected to vie for minutes at the one, with Russ likely to get the starting nod from head coach Frank Vogel. Despite […]

The amount of advice LeBron James has gotten in his career: Not zero. For sure, countless people have been in the ears of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar since his high school days. But good thing for him, he’s definitely forged his own path. For all his greatness, LeBron still continues to receive vitriol from […]

Much has been made about Russell Westbrook being a local guy after the news he had been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. The UCLA product admitted, however, that it wasn’t Kobe Bryant who was his favorite player growing up – it was Pau Gasol. In front of a handful of reporters, Brodie paid tribute to […]

The 2021-22 NBA season for the Golden State Warriors will start against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Anytime the Warriors face LeBron, the game means a little more. When batting the four-time MVP, you can expect highlight plays and chase-down blocks. On the ClutchPoints’ Warriors Multiverse podcast, Warriors guard Jordan Poole spoke about […]