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The Golden State Warriors look poised to compete for a title this season. It’s a virtual re-do from last season, when they looked ready to do the same. They nearly had a championship-caliber center join their cause too. 3-time All-Star Marc Gasol was reportedly ready to join Golden State last season, according to Warriors reporter […]

Before making the big move to the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook was linked to a number of other teams from around the NBA. One of them happened to be the Lakers’ cross-town rivals in the LA Clippers. In a recent episode of his Low Post podcast, however, NBA insider Zach Lowe of ESPN revealed that in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is widely considered one of the most talented athletes in the entire history of the Milky Way. His skill level is out of this world, not to mention his crazy durability. LeBron can do virtually anything on the hardwood. He can heavily impact a game on both ends. His […]

ESPN has just released its picks for the 2021-22 season which was meticulously prepared by an esteemed panel of experts. Unfortunately for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, it is clear that the folks over on ESPN aren’t too high on their chances for the upcoming campaign. Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is the […]

The 2003 NBA draft will never be forgotten by Carmelo Anthony or Darko Milicic, for very different reasons which relate to the Detroit Pistons. Carmelo Anthony enters his 19th season in the NBA still without a ring. After re-establishing himself as a worthwhile rotation player over the last two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly decided to bring on one more player ahead of the new season. This development comes with L.A. having just one spot available on its 15-man roster. According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic, former Houston Rockets swingman Cameron Oliver is set to sign a short-term deal to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant left his imprint wherever he went. As his stellar basketball career started winding down, he started widening his interests on the off-court ventures. His presence was felt at all times, and no one could attest to that better than Jamal Crawford. Crawford enjoyed an eventful, 20-year NBA career, getting […]

LeBron James makes a solid case to be crowned as the best player of the game. Over the course of his lengthy 18-year NBA career, he has won three NBA championships, Finals MVPs, and four MVPs. Moreover, James has also garnered numerous All-Star selections and All-NBA honors. Like any other great basketball player, given that […]

The arrival of star guard Chris Paul last season immediately turned things around for the Phoenix Suns. After their stellar run in the NBA Bubble, the Suns needed one more piece to push them to the top. As we all saw, CP3 was that guy. But aside from Paul, another integral addition for the Suns […]

Rich Paul has reportedly told other agents that LeBron James and Anthony Davis will move up to the four and five spots, respectively, in the coming 2021-22 NBA season. This looks like a bold move from head coach Frank Vogel. The ultimate question is: will this tweak work and bring the Los Angeles Lakers another […]

LeBron James is back in the gym as the Los Angeles Lakers are set to begin training camp in the coming days. Russell Westbrook has also been putting in the work as he embarks on his first stint with the Lakers. Another new member of the Lakers, DeAndre Jordan, is likewise excited to suit up […]

The age conversation is something LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will have to live with throughout this NBA season. Short of winning the title, they probably won’t hear the end of it. In a recent First Take appearance with Stephen A. Smith, Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal thinks that the ridicule is unfounded. […]

Los Angeles Lakers new superstar duo in LeBron James and Russell Westbrook is poised to be one of the most dynamic pairs in the league this season. On Wednesday, Laker Nation finally got a glimpse of the two former MVPs hit the floor in training camp as the pair looks to get back in the […]

Anthony Davis is one of the best big men in the NBA and is often considered a Top 5 talent. However, for Richard Jefferson, that is the biggest disrespect the Los Angeles Lakers star can get. In a recent appearance on Gilbert Arenas’ No Chill podcast, the former Cleveland Cavaliers forward and one-time champion alongside […]

After pulling off an incredible fashion statement, Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook is now being accused by former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson of performing an illuminati ritual. Russell Westbrook went viral on social media after showing up to the Thom Brown Spring 2022 show during New York Fashion Week wearing a […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony and Darko Milicic’s names will forever be brought up in “what if” conversations together. Milicic was the surprise draft pick by the Detroit Pistons in 2003, leaving Anthony with the Denver Nuggets at No. 3. Being the competitor that he is, Anthony sought workouts with Milicic heading into the […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers failed miserably in their quest to defend their title last season. Desperate times require desperate measures, as they say, and according to super-agent Rich Paul, this is going to come in the form of a drastic change involving LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the coming season. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers overhauled their roster this offseason, with the exceptions of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Talen Horton-Tucker. However, as wild as their summer was, the moves surrounding the Lakers’ coaching and training staffs were equivalently mysterious. On the heels of the Lakers’ formalizing the additions of assistant coaches David Fizdale and John […]

The Los Angeles Lakers rocked the basketball world after it was revealed that they had struck a deal with 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony as the latest addition to their star-studded squad. As it turns out, however, Melo also had other considerations before deciding to join LeBron James in Hollywood. One of them happened to be […]

New Los Angeles Lakers center DeAndre Jordan didn’t have a hard time choosing the Purple and Gold after the Brooklyn Nets parted ways with him. After all, the chance to play alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis and contend for a championship is definitely alluring. For Jordan, there’s also the added bonus of getting to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers formally announced the addition of four major contributors to their 2021-22 team on Wednesday. In a press release, the team made official the two newest members of Frank Vogel’s coaching staff: David Fizdale and John Lucas III. Both moves were previously reported but not formalized. The Lakers also announced the hiring […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is without a doubt one of the most polarizing personalities in all of the NBA. He’s the most popular player in the planet right now, but he definitely also has his fair share of haters and naysayers. Blake Griffin of the Brooklyn Nets recently came to the defense of […]

The 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers roster is, finally, nearly complete. Remarkably, after the departure of Marc Gasol, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Talen Horton-Tucker look like they’ll be the only returning pieces from last season, barring a belated re-signing of Wesley Matthews (which would be smart, by the way). Los Angeles is the oldest and […]

Before he was known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, he made immediate waves as a dominant force at UCLA when he was still named Lew Alcindor Jr. He was a can’t-miss talent, shattering numerous NCAA records. As expected, he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks as the first overall pick in the 1969 NBA Draft. But unbeknownst […]

Carmelo Anthony and the Los Angeles Lakers have heard all the hate (and some concerns) about their age. In fact, they expected it. However, contrary to what the critics say, Melo thinks their old age will benefit them more. In an interview with Ebony to promote his memoir, Anthony spoke out about the criticisms the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers undoubtedly had the best offseason among the 30 NBA teams. After all, not only did they acquire Russell Westbrook to form their own Big 3, but they also got the likes of Carmelo Anthony, DeAndre Jordan, Kendrick Nunn and Trevor Ariza to name a few. For Stephen A. Smith, though, the […]

Hip-hop icon Nas recently released his latest music video for a track entitled “Brunch on Sundays” and it features a couple of big names from the NBA. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made a surprise cameo in the music video alongside new LA teammate Russell Westbrook. Here’s a look at Nas’ fresh new track […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is often excluded in the GOAT discussions—which fans think is a fight between Michael Jordan and LeBron James—but the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers legend believe it’s something that will never be answered. In an interview with NBA insider Marc Stein, KAJ revealed his true thoughts on being snubbed in the GOAT […]

No team will enter the 2021-22 NBA season with as much pressure as the Los Angeles Lakers. Their massive summer haul has the critics and the naysayers betting against them in what they believe will be a failed experiment for the 2020 NBA champs. Carmelo Anthony happens to be one of the Lakers’ high-profile recruits, […]

Carmelo Anthony did not expect his good friend LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to come calling. Once they did, his reason for signing with the Lakers (on the veteran’s minimum) boiled down to one simple notion: “Winning.” Anthony discussed his offseason decision on Yahoo’s Chris Haynes’ “Posted Up” podcast. Anthony revealed to Haynes […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the upcoming season with a vastly different roster than they had a few months ago. They brought on board Carmelo Anthony, who finally gets to team up with LeBron James. Carmelo spoke with Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports and gave a ton of insightful information. Among the meaningful […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his wife Savannah celebrated their eight-year marriage anniversary on Tuesday. You know The King had to take to social media to acknowledge the special day. James posted a heartwarming “Met Gala” inspired message on Instagram to the mother of his children:   View this post on Instagram   […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a lot of changes this offseason, with the trade for Russell Westbrook the most notable move. In addition to the Westbrook trade, the Lakers brought in a bunch of veterans (with perhaps more coming), making them the oldest team in the NBA and the butt of many AARP jokes. One […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has scored 35,367 regular-season points in his career, putting him in third place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone. If he stays healthy in 2021-22, LeBron should pass Malone (36,928) to move to No.2 on the list. Then, barring anything unforeseen, James should […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has always liked to joke around. In fact, it’s his loose character that has also earned him plenty of criticisms, saying he’s not focused enough to improve and be an NBA superstar like his fellow young studs. On Sunday, Kuzma once again messed around, posting on Twitter to take a […]

The 2021-22 NBA season hasn’t even started, but the Los Angeles Lakers have already taken a beating on social media. Los Angeles’ offseason saw the arrival of a handful of veterans that captured the attention of the masses due to its blatant pattern of acquiring former All-Stars on cheap deals. Former NBA coach George Karl […]

If Russell Westbrook wearing a skirt did not pique your interest, then his latest fashion statement probably will. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is embracing his inner Dennis Rodman as he arrived at the Met Gala with a rather unique hairdo. Here’s a look at Russ fully committing to the Met Gala’s “American Independence” theme […]

Former NBA player Kwame Brown is not a big fan of new Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook wearing skirt in a recent photo shoot. In fact, saying he’s “not a big fan” would be an understatement since he seemed to be clearly disappointed in an expletive-laced rant that was also filled with racial slurs. […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis shared a touching tribute for Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony, whom he idolized and used to play with when they were still with the New York Knicks. On Instagram, Porzingis recalled how he was inspired by the now Lakers star growing up. In fact, he even shared photos of […]