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The biggest news surrounding the NBA season as opening night approaches has nothing to do with basketball. Whether or not your team’s stars have had their COVID-19 vaccine administered is the question being asked all throughout NBA media day. The Los Angeles Lakers’ media day was no different. LeBron James was of course the loudest […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were the lone NBA franchise to hold Media Day on Tuesday — the first day of training camp. After two months of hype, we saw LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, and the rest of the star-studded cast in gold jerseys, together in the same room — […]

While Rajon Rondo may have a bit of a tough guy reputation, it’s also true that the Los Angeles Lakers veteran is also one funny dude. This is one of the things that his former teammates missed about him while he was away last season, and this fact is also exactly what made Rondo tear […]

Alex Caruso was one of the most well-loved figures within the Los Angeles Lakers organization, which is why more than a few folks were saddened by news that the 27-year-old decided to take his talents to the Chicago Bulls over the summer. This included none other than LeBron James, who himself continues to stay in […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar doubled down on his criticisms of players who are refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. He also hit back at Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, who has been at the forefront of creating “confusion” about vaccination. Recently, Abdul-Jabbar slammed those players pushing their anti-vaccine stance in the NBA, noting […]

There has been so much slander thrown at LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers this summer after what was an eventful offseason for the Purple & Gold. LeBron and Co. are taking note of all the negative narratives that have popped up and are using these as fuel to motivate themselves for the upcoming […]

At Los Angeles Lakers Media Day, Dwight Howard became the latest high-profile athlete to reveal a profound misunderstanding of HIPAA laws. The Lakers center — who has publicly questioned COVID-19 protocols and vaccines in the past — was asked about his vaccination stance by The Athletic’s Bill Oram (and then Dan Woike of the Los […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Austin Reaves may be the least heralded player on the star-studded team, but he may boast the most instantly iconic nickname: “Hillbilly Kobe.” Reaves — who went undrafted out of Oklahoma and recently had his two-way contract converted into a two-year deal, giving him the 14th spot on the Lakers’ active […]

Rajon Rondo and Russell Westbrook are now teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers, and any beef between them is apparently dead. Rondo said as much during his introductory press conference with the Lakers and then again at Tuesday’s Media Day: Rondo quickly shoots down notion of any lingering beef with Westbrook after their incident in […]

The star-studded Los Angeles Lakers enter 2021-22 as prohibitive favorites in the Western Conference, with as good a chance to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy come June as any team in basketball outside the juggernaut Brooklyn Nets. But just because LeBron James and Anthony Davis are surrounded by notable reinforcements after a disappointing finish to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a very busy offseason, bringing in numerous players to strengthen their roster as they eye another title run in 2022. However, there has been no shortage of critics that think the Lakers are far too old. Russell Westbrook is 32. Carmelo Anthony is 37. So is LeBron James. Well, it […]

Russell Westbrook is arguably the worst high-volume three-point shooter in NBA history, and hasn’t exactly made sustained efforts in the past to diversify his offensive game when sharing the floor with another high-usage superstar. LeBron James, obviously, is aware of those concerns and others about Westbrook’s fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. He’s just not […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn will sign with Rich Paul and Klutch Sports. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin first reported the news: “Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn has signed with Klutch Sports Group, league sources told ESPN. Undrafted out of college, Nunn has averaged 15 pts and 3 ast per game in his first two seasons in […]

It was an incredibly busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers that featured a ton of new pieces coming into the mix and on the roster. The move that gained the most attention was the trade that sent Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards to LA. On Tuesday at Media Day, LeBron James spoke about […]

The LeBron James vaccination drama appears to be all but officially over. During Los Angeles Lakers Media Day, The King announced that he’s been vaccinated. How do we know this? Tickle me glad you asked. ClutchPoints’ own Lakers beat reporter Michael Corvo relayed the information to the masses on the mean streets of Twitter. LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers open training camp on Tuesday. LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis, and the team’s re-tooled cadre of veterans, former All-Stars, role players, and coaches will conduct Media Day then formally begin the quest for banner No. 18. After a blockbuster summer befitting only of Hollywood, we can finally start swapping speculation […]

It has been months since Prizm and Select NBA cards have been released to the public. Since then, the supply for these products has certainly met the public’s demand. But after those offerings, the time has come for one of the hobby’s staple sets to make its mark on the market – Panini Optic. Ever […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James joined Peyton and Eli Manning for their Monday Night Football broadcast, and they naturally talked about James’ football career. LeBron was a football star at St. Vincent-St. Mary, but he obviously opted for the basketball route and has become one of the best NBA players ever. Still, it’s always […]

Russell Westbrook moving to the Los Angeles Lakers was the biggest move of the NBA offseason. In the latest bombshell report on his trade out of Washington, Russ apparently tried to convince co-star Bradley Beal to leave alongside him. Bill Oram, Shams Charania, and Sam Amick of The Athletic dished on Westbrook’s attempt to sway his […]

Even LeBron James himself was pretty upset when he learned that now-former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Jared Dudley decided to leave the squad. Dudley’s contract with the Lakers came to an end this summer and the 36-year-old decided it was time to hang it up. Dudley opted to join the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant […]

Apparently, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was insanely close to signing a professional football contract with a couple of NFL teams. According to the four-time NBA champion, who was a then member of the Miami Heat, he seriously considered accepting a couple of offers on the table that would’ve had him suiting up for […]

Larry Nance Jr. turned another page in his career this summer after the Cleveland Cavaliers traded him to the Portland Trail Blazers. While the 28-year-old was reportedly gracious in his exit from the Cavs, Nance could not help but take a dig at his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, on his way out. Nance […]

In a recent interview with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant revealed that he wants $1,000,000 to join the Dunk Contest. It certainly did not stop there for the 22-year-old, though, as he also made a bold LeBron James-sized claim during the same interview. When asked who he would like to dunk […]

The Los Angeles Lakers offered Dennis Schroder a four-year, $84 million contract extension midway through the 2020-21 season. Schroder turned it down and bet on himself to raise his value in the playoffs. Throughout the season, he oft-stated a desire to test unrestricted free agency for the first time in his NBA career. He claimed to […]

The offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was filled with a ton of moving parts. It was highlighted by their trade that landed them Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards. Per The Athletic, the Lakers strongly considered adding DeMar DeRozan and he had plenty of conversations with LeBron James in the offseason. One of those […]

One of the stranger NBA days in recent memory came when the Los Angeles Lakers were supposedly nearing completion of two trades that contradicted each other: one in which the team would acquire Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield, and another in which they would acquire Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, both with essentially the same […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be parading a new-look lineup in the 2021-22 NBA season after injecting the roster with fresh faces. Among the first challenges for the team is to sort out the composition of its starting unit, though it appears that they have figured that out while also considering what exactly they are […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is starting fresh this season. He’s officially in DC not to be the third wheel alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis but rather to make a name for himself and attempt to finally blossom in his young career. This is the season for Kuzma to shine and establish himself as […]

Even before the spread of the Black Lives Matter movement in recent years, Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony was already a leading voice in the NBA when it comes to social justice. Anthony, who has released a memoir entitled “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised,” grew up in Baltimore. At an early age, he witnessed abuses […]

There’s a wide spectrum of projections on just how the Los Angeles Lakers will perform next season. The trio of LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Anthony Davis have more than enough talent on paper, but their on-court fit has some questioning their status as title favorites. Count former NBA champion John Salley as a believer […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has heard his fair share of criticism from talking heads around the league. Kuz struggled to live up to the third star role behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis that many projected for him on the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Lakers star didn’t mince words when taking a shot […]

The Los Angeles Lakers answered one lingering question ahead of training camp, as they signed rookie Austin Reaves to a two-year contract, thereby filling the 14th spot on the active roster. The Lakers have one open spot remaining, though various reports and recent comments from vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka indicate that the […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka sees LeBron James doing greater things this 2021-22 after his significant transformation this offseason, and the rest of the NBA should be scared. Pelinka recently shared how LeBron has become slimmer over the summer. Now, the Lakers exec said that such change in LeBron’s body should allow him […]

Everyone who knows about their NBA history knows that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is not afraid of taking a stand on important topics. That still holds true today, as the former Los Angeles Lakers center dropped some harsh words on NBA stars that refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In an email interview with The Rolling Stone, […]

Kevin Durant’s Brooklyn Nets and LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers are considered as the top two favorites to win the crown in 2021-22. The Denver Nuggets aren’t exactly seen as a top contender, especially with Jamal Murray still nursing an injury ahead of the start of the new season. Well, don’t tell Nikola Jokic that. […]

Everyone knows Shannon Sharpe is a big fan of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, so it came as no surprise when the Fox Sports analyst blasted Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers’ title chances. In a recent episode of Undisputed, Sharpe was asked how much he fears the Clippers in a scale of […]

Long-time followers of Russell Westbrook know that the man just cannot avoid giving his 120% every game. The trademark of the newly-acquired Los Angeles Laker is his high-intensity playing style that goes pedal to the metal all them time. According to Chris Brickley, one of the biggest trainers in the NBA, that intensity is what […]

Carmelo Anthony’s quest for his first NBA championship has taken him to Hollywood. Despite being a shadow of his old self, the future Hall of Famer remains an essential addition to the Los Angeles Lakers. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka discussed Anthony’s role alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook, as well as an […]

LeBron James organized a minicamp for the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas over the weekend in preparation for the official start of training camp. It was supposed to be a private workout exclusive for members of the Lakers squad only, but somehow, some secret footage of the session has since been making its rounds […]