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Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Natalia Bryant, was recently the cover star for Teen Vogue and proceeded to open up on the relationship she had with her father. We know Kobe always took pride in being a “Girl Dad”, and that really proved to be true when Natalia spoke about her legendary father, who tragically passed away […]

The NBA has changed dramatically throughout the years. This is because basketball is simply an evolving sport. Back in the days, basketball placed premium on back-to-the-basket bigs, athleticism, and etc. But ever since 2014 until today, the NBA is now a league that puts emphasis on three-point shooting, pace, and ball movement. Unfortunately, not all […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis’ performance last season was disappointing, at least based on his standards. He missed exactly 40 games in the regular season due to an Achilles and calf injury. On top of this, he produced the lowest points (21.8) and rebounds (7.9) per game since his sophomore year in the […]

Rajon Rondo has been around the league enough to know what it takes to win. He’s a two-time NBA champion and now that the 35-year-old veteran is on his second stint with the Purple & Gold, Rondo is looking to make it a trifecta of titles. Rondo recently opened up about what he hopes to […]

Detroit Pistons icon Rasheed Wallace found himself on the receiving end of social media mockery after his rather shocking take on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. In a recent appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, Wallace claimed LeBron wouldn’t be as successful as he is today if he played in his […]

It’s safe to say NBA legend and Hall of Famer Paul Pierce didn’t enjoy his time at ESPN, particularly the fact that he had to talk about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James all the time. Pierce had a rather unceremonious exit from ESPN, getting fired from the network after livestreaming himself drinking and smoking […]

LeBron James is The King. He’s been the best player in the NBA for many, many years. At this point, however, it looks like his time as the top dog has come. At least this is according to LeBron’s former teammate in Kendrick Perkins. In a recent interview, Perkins revealed why he believes it’s time […]

It’s still unsure when Jamal Murray will plunge back into action. The Denver Nuggets star is still recuperating from an ACL injury that kept him out of the NBA Playoffs last season. But despite the long road to recovery, it’s clear that he’s maintained a sunny disposition. With full basketball still out of reach for […]

Another day, another cryptic message from Montrezl Harrell. It seems the Washington Wizards big man always has a lot of things running through his mind and he’s not shy about revealing them on Twitter. Harrell will play for his fourth team in seven seasons in the NBA. But despite his journeyman status and other hurdles […]

If there’s one thing former NBA star Rasheed Wallace is also good at aside from getting buckets, it’s running his mouth. He had his fair share of scuffles during his heyday and until now, the controversial forward is not shy about speaking his mind. In a recent podcast interview with Million Dollaz Worth of Game, […]

As of right now, Kevin Love is still a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s no secret, however, that the Cavs have been trying to ship the former All-Star as they try to usher in a new era in Cleveland. According to former Cavs assistant coach James Posey, LeBron James has already played a role […]

Russell Westbrook joined forces with LeBron James and Anthony Davis this summer on the Los Angeles Lakers, giving him a legitimate chance to win an NBA title. By no surprise, Russ isn’t taking that opportunity for granted and is making sure to put in serious work as he gets ready for the 2021/22 campaign: Russ […]

Russell Westbrook is now a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Let that sink in.  If you told this to Lakers fans years ago, they would think that you’re crazy. Westbrook has spent all these years killing the Lakers with whatever team he was playing for. He’s almost at the end of his prime and […]

Carmelo Anthony needs no introduction. The Los Angeles Lakers forward has become a household name and a beloved figure amongst sports fans. But for Melo, it wasn’t always like that. Once upon a time, the Lakers star wanted to go by the name ‘Tyrone Johnson’. Anthony made an appearance on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard and […]

Kyle Kuzma is hyped to be traded to the Washington Wizards, but he admits he was ready to go to the Sacramento Kings when the Los Angeles Lakers were discussing a deal for Buddy Hield. In a recent appearance on No Chill With Gilbert Arenas, Kuzma revealed his shock when he learned he was going […]

The Toronto Raptors have plans to retire Kyle Lowry’s jersey no. 7 when his career ends. However, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James thinks the team should give DeMar DeRozan the same treatment. On Instagram, LeBron commented on a post asking if the Raptors should truly retire DeRozan’s jersey no. 10. The Lakers leader, in […]

With NBA free agency coming to a close, we saw a lot of teams beef up their rosters. Some notable move include Kyle Lowry joining the Miami Heat, Russell Westbrook getting traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, and DeMar DeRozan inking a deal with the Chicago Bulls. Free agency offers teams the chance to retool […]

If a Los Angeles Lakers fan woke up today after an eight-year coma, his or her jaw would immediately drop after seeing the Tinseltown team’s lineup. But when that particular fan reads George Karl’s recent tweet, he or she would give out the Nick Young reaction without knowing about its virality. Karl joined the throngs […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took quite a journey in order to get where they are today in terms of the current state of its star-studded roster. They definitely looked at more than a few potential candidates to fill out the available spots on their lineup, and apparently, this included one of Stephen Curry’s former teammates […]

Marc Gasol hasn’t exactly had the greatest stint thus far with the Los Angeles Lakers. With the latest move to sign former Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan, the writing may be on the wall for Big Spain. According to Lakers beat reporter for The Athletic Jovan Buha, a parting of ways with Marc Gasol looks […]

Joe Johnson may be a couple years removed from playing in the NBA, but the man can still hoop with the best of them. The former Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks All-Star just bagged the Big 3 MVP award for the 2nd consecutive year. At 40 years old, Johnson’s no spring chicken anymore. But when […]

Kanye West and Drake have both made headlines of late for the highly anticipated drops of their latest album Donda and Certified Lover Boy. Drake reportedly leaked one of Kanye’s unreleased tracks, which featured a not so savory diss targeting Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. A Kanye song entitled Life of the Party featuring Andre 3000 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have their fair share of doubters after signing several older players this summer to surround LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, Metta World Peace is clearly a believer. The former Laker had a rather nostalgic analogy to LA’s title aspirations this season: This @Lakers team is like a classic lauryn hill […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pretty much made a roster overhaul this past summer as they look to reclaim the NBA championship. Undoubtedly their biggest move is acquiring 2016-17 NBA MVP and 9-time All-Star Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards in exchange for three rotational mainstays Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Doing so, however, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had the busiest and boldest offseason of any team in basketball. Perhaps that should surprise nobody. Fresh off a disappointing first-round loss and an injury-riddled 2020-21 campaign, Lakers vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka utterly reshaped the roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Only four players remain from last […]

Much has been said about the Los Angeles Lakers and the fact that their roster is older than sliced bread. LeBron James is hoping his squad filled with veteran-laden talent can sync up to win another title. But when a man that’s 70 years old is clowning your club for being too old, you know […]

As it turns out, it isn’t just Jayson Tatum who’s been on an offseason transformation journey for the Boston Celtics. Based on a recent photo he shared on Instagram, new Celtics recruit Dennis Schroder is also following suit. Schroder has been working out in the summer and he’s proud to show off the results (h/t […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are dead set on competing for another NBA championship next season. But for now, the King is having a blast recharging in the offseason. The Lakers star was seen hanging out with Diddy in Italy, where things quickly turned transformed from a quiet night into a live performance […]

The prospect of DeAndre Jordan joining the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers rapidly gained steam throughout Friday afternoon, culminating in reports that the veteran center, will, after all, become the latest over-30 former All-Star to take the veteran’s minimum for a chance to contend alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Earlier in the week, reports indicated […]

Just mere hours after acquiring him via a trade, the Detroit Pistons have come to terms with DeAndre Jordan on a buyout agreement, as noted by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Jordan will now become a free agent after electing to give back $4 million of his owed $20 million for the next two seasons. The […]

Now that the switch is made, everyone wants to know a simple question regarding the LeBron James No 6 Lakers jersey – where to buy it, obviously! The good news? We got you covered! LeBron James No 6 Lakers Jersey Where To Buy  There’s several places to scoop and slam the wonderful piece of clothing, […]

With the new season fast approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers have loaded up in pursuit of ring number 18. At that point, all eyes will be on LeBron James and a roster filled with aging veterans itching to reach the promised land. But the King isn’t just the most well-known name in the court, he’s […]

Rich Paul has been making more headlines than usual this past offseason. The power broker long associated with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been taken to court for mismanagement by his former client Nerlens Noel and has also been a visible figure in the ongoing trade discussions surrounding Klutch Sports client Ben Simmons. […]

It’s pretty safe to assume that not a day goes by that Kobe Bryant’s family doesn’t think of the late Los Angeles Lakers icon. When he retired from the NBA in 2016, Kobe dedicated his life to his family, most especially to his and Vanessa’s four daughters. The eldest of their lovely children, Natalia Bryant, […]

Carmelo Anthony recently went through his first official workout session in the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice facility. It was also the first time Melo donned the Purple and Gold, which led to an honest admission from the 10-time NBA All-Star after this momentous occasion. According to Anthony, the fact that he’s now with the Lakers […]

LeBron James will switch back to No. 6 for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021-22 after spending his first three seasons in L.A. rocking No. 23. On Thursday, we got a sweet behind-the-scenes look at James’ new threads being produced, as LeBron No. 6 Lakers unis officially went on sale. Check out LeBron’s purple-and-gold threads […]

The weapon of 3-point shooting is valuable, especially in today’s NBA. It spaces the floor and puts more points on the board. Because of this, having multiple perimeter snipers is a must for every championship contender. The Los Angeles Lakers are no different. During the recent years, we’ve seen the Purple and Gold try to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a flurry of moves in the offseason as they look to redeem themselves in the upcoming campaign. They’re not done just yet, though, as they are now being linked to a move for the Brooklyn Nets’ DeAndre Jordan. One particular Eastern Conference executive isn’t too pleased with how the […]

Once upon a time, the hiring of Rob Pelinka as the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers was seen as a bad move. There were a number of voices who were opposed to the Lakers’ Pelinka hire, for a variety of reasons. Even after LeBron James signed and the team swung a trade for […]