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Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson knows why Team USA is struggling in the Olympics: they don’t have LeBron James. The basketball Hall of Famer didn’t hold back his thoughts after Team USA’s 83-76 loss to the French national team in their Tokyo Olympics opener. For Johnson, the national squad is simply lacking a leader […]

Amid all the controversies surrounding Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, journalist Jason Whitlock is oddly putting the blame on LeBron James. Whitlock, who’s known to give his harsh takes on different things in and around the sport of basketball, singled out the Los Angeles Lakers champion and said that it’s because of James […]

LeBron James’ Space Jam: A New Legacy had a smashing opening in the box office, but there’s an even bigger blockbuster these days: The Los Angeles Lakers Annual Offseason Drama. Two of the protagonists (or antagonists?) are Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Lakers are trying to get rid […]

Less than a week after winning his first-ever NBA title with the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo has switched his mood to get the off-season grind going. The two-time MVP knows that a lot of great superstars have paved the way for him and Giannis channelled a few of these iconic NBA champions in his latest […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is a beloved figure in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. Aside from bringing Cleveland its first NBA championship in 2016, he also established the I Promise School to provide education for at-risk children. However, he is not without his haters, even in the place where has done so much […]

Kyle Lowry’s name continues to be thrown around as one of the possible acquisitions of the Los Angele Lakers in the offseason. But aside from the Toronto Raptors veteran, the Lakers are also reportedly looking at another seasoned playmaker, as possible insurance if Dennis Schroder packs his bags out of Hollywood. ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Previous reports have suggested that Toronto Raptors veteran Kyle Lowry could be on his way to Hollywood with the Los Angeles Lakers showing serious interest in the six-time All-Star. As it turns out, however, Lowry himself might not be too inclined to joining LeBron James right now. According to Matt Moore of Action Network, Lowry’s […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol is in Tokyo right now as part of the Spanish national basketball team. As it turns out, however, he might very well be representing his country for the ping-pong competition. Apparently, Pau Gasol is good in ping-pong. Like, really, really good (h/t Bleacher Report on Twitter): Pau […]

San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan has emerged as one of the biggest names in this summer’s free agency class. Rumors of his impending departure from the Spurs became even more prominent after the Compton, California native recently expressed his willingness to play in his hometown of Los Angeles. Unsurprisingly, it isn’t only the Lakers […]

Pau Gasol, at 41 years old, is still playing in the Tokyo Olympics for his native Spain. According to the NBA champion big man, though, it’s all because of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. In a recent interview with Mark Medina of USA Today, Gasol shared how Kobe has inspired him to push through […]

Los Angeles Lakers/Tune Squad star LeBron James delivered a heartwarming (and NSFW) thank you message to his teammates on the set “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” In a video from Sept. 2019 (when production wrapped) that surfaced on Monday, LeBron shares his appreciation with the cast and crew for all the assists they delivered over […]

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan will be one of the hottest commodities available in free agency. In one of the best seasons of his career, DeRozan led the Spurs with 21.6 points and 6.9 assists per game on 49.5 percent shooting from the field. However, signs are pointing toward the exit door in San Antonio. […]

The NBA offseason often becomes more exciting than any other offseason in sports. That’s expected to be the case this summer as well with plenty of big names potentially on the move. One of those, is longtime Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry. Kyle Lowry is set to hit free agency and he will have no […]

It’s that time of the year again for Laker Nation, when all hopes and dreams of landing another superstar are alive and well. The latest buzz surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers is that they’re in the market for a veteran point guard. From Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul, Damian Lillard, and even Russell Westbrook, the Lakers […]

Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell wreaking havoc on offense is a familiar sight. Los Angeles Clippers fans certainly remember the good old days when their dynamic bench duo was the scariest to come off the pine in the league. Sweet Lou and Trez may be playing for other teams nowadays, but their Clippers fans can […]

The Los Angles Lakers hold the No. 22 overall pick and zero second-rounders in the 2021 NBA Draft. GM Rob Pelinka may be open to trading down in order to change that. Here’s the latest buzz, via ESPN’s Jonathan Givony: “With a big group of combo/scoring guards bunched together in the early 20s through early […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have their eye on a third play-maker, but their limited trade assets won’t make it easy to land a true All-Star. However, there could be one realistic target just up north: Sacramento Kings wing Buddy Hield. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Lakers, as has been previously speculated, are interested […]

Something’s brewing in Los Angeles, right? The Lakers have been the center of a ton of rumors, as always. With NBA free agency just weeks away, and the 2021 NBA Draft right around the corner, teams are shopping players and picks at an all-time high, or so it seems. The purple and gold are already […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and former President of the United State Donald Trump have long been sniping at one another. It appears as though Trump felt like it was time to get another jab in at the Lakers star, namedropping him in one of his campaign rallies as he tried to make a […]

Endless trade rumors for big-name All-Stars? Just a typical offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers and their rabid fanbase. Russell Westbrook is the latest name that’s been thrown into the fire for Lakers fans to obsess over. The latest buss, however, does sound like the Lakers are actively trying to acquire the spitfire point guard […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a nightmare season this past year. But could they wake up from their bad dream sooner rather than later? Kendrick Perkins certainly thinks so, issuing a bold prediction for LeBron James’ co-star Anthony Davis for next season. The controversial player turned analyst sees a Maurice Podoloff award in AD’s future, […]

Dennis Schroder’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers may be over. That is if recent rumors are to be believed. Recently, Marc Stein wrote on Substack how the Lakers’ interest on various veteran guards suggest that they are looking to move on from the German playmaker. To back up his claim, Stein appeared on Chad […]

For Los Angeles Lakers fans, the name Kyle Kuzma has virtually become bound together with the word ‘trade’ this offseason. After all, Kuz remains one of the more tradeable assets on the roster that they can swap for a substantial support upgrade around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But perhaps a divorce with the Lakers […]

LeBron James has always fancied the Dallas Cowboys, but his loyalty remains with the Cleveland Browns. The Los Angeles Lakers star proved as much on Saturday after he showed he’s still keeping up to date with everything about his hometown team. As the Browns unveiled their jerseys for their 75th anniversary, LeBron couldn’t help but […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs by Chris Paul’s Phoenix Suns. They were dismantled by Phoenix in six games after losing Anthony Davis to an injury. Carmelo Anthony’s Portland Trail Blazers also underachieved as they were also eliminated in the first round by […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ postseason was cut short by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs, they are back to the drawing board. Forward Jared Dudley has even started recruiting his former teammate Dwight Howard. Dudley kicked off his campaign online by commenting on Dwight Howard’s Instagram post. Dwight […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been tied to virtually every veteran point guard that could potentially be on the move this offseason. With their supporting cast struggling to muster up any sort of playmaking ability to flank LeBron James during their postseason exit, it stands to reason that their backcourt needs a major upgrade. Does […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James didn’t have to wait for long to get an invite to a ProAm game. In fact, two of his peers from the NBA in Isaiah Thomas and Jamal Crawford quickly made their pitch to the champion forward. On Friday, LeBron sent out a tweet looking for a ProAm competition […]

With the NBA season officially over, the basketball world now shifts its attention to the Tokyo Olympics, as Team USA looks to defend its three-peat reign over the tournament. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James isn’t suiting up for flag and country, but he’s apparently planning to get some reps in, one way or another. […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Alex Caruso and Josh Hart just had a hilarious exchange on the mean streets of Twitter. Caruso went on a bit of a rant about how the Twitterverse is populated by all sorts of “experts.” Hart decided to chime in and it resulted in a brief moment that took you […]

San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan is clearly laying back and just listening to all the rumors this summer. The latest one on Friday came from The LA Times, claiming that he was interested in coming back home to Southern California to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. Just hours after that was leaked, DeRozan […]

After a disappointing season, it just feels like the Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of making some major moves in preparation for what they are hoping to be a bounceback 2021-22 campaign. A number of big names have already been linked to the Purple & Gold, which now also includes Brooklyn Nets guard […]

The beef between the Los Angeles Lakers and Jae Crowder continues to simmer. Well over a month after the Phoenix Suns eliminated the Lakers in a spicy first-round series, the two sides are still bickering. This time, the spat took place on Instagram and included a contribution from Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. First, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Chris Paul almost happened once. Now, 10 years later, with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Paul’s family in L.A., the Point God may finally get a chance to run the Lakers’ offense. According to Marc Stein’s latest newsletter, the Lakers are “exploring the options” regarding Paul this offseason, should he […]

Let the rumors begin! For the Los Angeles Lakers, they should be plenty active and garner a ton of interest from the high-profile names with NBA free agency right around the corner. With a star duo of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, who wouldn’t want to team up and have a legitimate shot to walk […]

It was a season of disappointment and injury for the Los Angeles Lakers that saw them exit in the first round of the NBA playoffs via the Phoenix Suns. The season for Kyle Kuzma individually was a roller coaster ride on the court that saw some high spots and plenty of deflating performances. With his […]

When it comes to NBA cards, there might be few more valuable than one involving Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Even with that, though, there’s layers to value and fun with each kind of card. More on that in a second, though. With Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the Milwaukee Bucks to this year’s NBA championship, […]

LeBron James has ruled the NBA for quite some time now. In his career, he collected various awards highlighted by four MVPs, NBA Championships, and Finals MVPs. Because of this, he certainly makes a strong case to be part of the GOAT conversation. Giannis Antetokounmpo, fresh of a title, is currently on the upswing, but […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was having the time of his life on Tuesday after the Milwaukee Bucks finally won their first title in five decades in the 2021 NBA Finals. The two-time MVP was all smiles after an incredible Game 6 masterpiece and made sure to bring his epic on-court performance all the way to the locker […]