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NBA legend and basketball Hall of Famer Allen Iverson is not putting Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in the GOAT conversation, though he acknowledges that he’s a Top 2 or 3 player of all time. Simply put, AI doesn’t see anyone going near Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan in the debate for the greatest […]

Rajon Rondo is set to don the purple and gold once again. After being bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Los Angeles Lakers are the most likely team to sign the 15-year veteran. Rondo will clear waivers on Monday and will likely be signed to fill the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with locker room favorite Jared Dudley this past week. While the conclusion of his time in LA was one filled with gratitude and well-wishes, Duds made sure to have the last say on his own exit. Jared Dudley spoke out to the Los Angeles Times’ Bill Plaschke on his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made some pretty huge additions this offseason to surround LeBron James with a new championship core. Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwight Howard highlight a formidable set of weapons for next season. But while the Lakers added more high-end talented, it’s their shooting that remains their biggest question mark. They brought […]

Kevin Love to the Los Angeles Lakers has gained some unexpected traction in the past week. With the Cleveland Cavaliers’ trade for Lauri Markkanen and his huge new contract, the writing is on the wall for the 5-time All-Star. There were initial reports that a buyout was possible for Love, which opens the door for […]

The GOAT conversation typically involves four names. Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, and Los Angeles Lakers star, LeBron James. When it comes to The King’s legacy, he’s still looking to add more accolades before it’s all said and done. While many people have their own opinions on who is the greatest player ever, former […]

The accusations against NBA power agent and Klutch Sports mogul Rich Paul have brought to light some of the industry’s inner workings. Paul, who is famously associated with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, was challenged by New York Knicks big man Nerlens Noel over his alleged mismanagement and false promises that led to losses […]

Everyone and their mama knows the iconic Substitute Teacher sketch from Key & Peele. Even Carmelo Anthony of the Los Angeles Lakers knows the line – “You done messed up, A-Aron!” That’s why Melo couldn’t hold back the laughter during his latest appearance in The Shop: Uninterrupted which featured the Lakers forward, as well as funny men Keegan-Michael […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows a thing or two about making great passes. Getting the seal of approval from the man with the 8th most assists in NBA history is always a good thing – even if it’s from a different sport. LeBron James had to give it up for the dynamic Kansas […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows Carmelo Anthony’s struggles before he was able to come back to the NBA, which is why he is so proud and ecstatic that his good friend and brother didn’t give up. On Twitter, LeBron quote-tweeted a video of Anthony talking about his motivation to play again in the […]

It looks like Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal won’t be using dating apps any time soon. In his recent appearance on the Full Send podcast, Shaq talked about his hilarious experience using Tinder and why thinks Instagram is the “best dating app.” “Instagram is the best dating app. It’s free … I heard my […]

Jared Dudley, now an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks, wanted to return to the Los Angeles Lakers to play a 15th NBA season. But, despite his tight bond with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook, the Lakers did not make Dudley an offer to return to their locker room — either as player […]

Could Kevin Love be the next former NBA All-Star to reunite with LeBron James and join the star-studded 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers? On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and Portland Trail Blazers executed a three-team trade that sent Lauri Markkanen to Cleveland, Larry Nance to Portland, and Derrick Jones Jr. to Chicago. The Cavs […]

According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, a Rajon Rondo return to the Los Angeles Lakers is likely. “Rondo could be a nice fit in Memphis,” Shelburne said on ‘Mason and Ireland‘ on Thursday. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he stayed in Memphis. I think of all the buyout candidates you’ve mentioned, Rondo is probably the strongest […]

More women athletes are making their mark and breaking the glass ceiling. They have put the entire world on notice, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is all for it. LeBron has always championed female athletes, saluting them on social media whenever they make accomplishments or even when they rail against social injustice. On […]

Shaquille O’Neal is a pretty big dude. He doesn’t get scared easily. But for the NBA legend, what he fears is getting canceled. Shaq is one of the most beloved NBA players ever. The Los Angeles Lakers icon has endeared himself to fans because of his outgoing personality, childish humor, and constantly giving back to […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers made moves in the offseason would be an understatement. The team has undergone a major facelift to provide more help for LeBron James and Anthony Davis after the premature exit last season. The Lakers surrounded the All-Star duo with enough veteran talent, but the squad also made key […]

Jared Dudley wanted to return to the Los Angeles Lakers for a 15th NBA season. LeBron James and Anthony Davis did, too. The Lakers’ front office felt differently, and now Dudley is an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks. Dudley spoke to Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times about his surprising departure from the […]

Two former NBA All-Stars, Rajon Rondo and DeAndre Jordan, could be potential buyout additions for the Los Angeles Lakers at some point in the 2021-22 season. On Thursday, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne said on the “Mason & Ireland” show that Rondo is a strong candidate to return to Los Angeles should he be bought out by […]

James Harden and Russell Westbrook were teammates on both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets, so they’re brothers for life. Westbrook just showed his love for Harden by getting the Brooklyn Nets star a sick Richard Mille watch for his 32nd birthday. Check it out: James Harden turns 32 today, and Russell Westbrook got […]

The whole world recently celebrated the late Kobe Bryant’s birthday, or more commonly known as Mamba Day. This occasion became a good reason for Kobe Bryant fans to flex various memorabilia items of the Los Angeles Lakers’ legend, such as game-worn jerseys and kicks. But one card collector from the Philippines manages to outshine them […]

Blockchain history was made on Wednesday after a LeBron James digital collectible on the popular NFT platform NBA Top Shot was sold for $230,023. The Los Angeles Lakers star was the previous record-holder with a digital asset from a similar class that was acquired last March for $210,000. This latest purchase marks the highest ever sale […]

Nah he tweakin. If you’ve been on Instagram any time after noon on Wednesday, you’ve seen this phrase in the comments. It’s all over the place, flooding everything from this Lakers star LeBron James’ two-day-old post, to Warriors guard Stephen Curry’s comments:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Wardell Curry […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a flurry of moves this offseason that catapulted them back to contender status. However, NBA legend Charles Barkley thinks one team had a better offseason than them: the Chicago Bulls. Speaking with Waddle & Silvy of ESPN Chicago, Barkley expressed his belief that the Bulls are now more than capable […]

Damian Lillard had been heavily linked with the Los Angeles Lakers earlier in the offseason, and for a good reason. After all, a lot of his actions—from being spotted with LeBron James and posting an Instagram photo with a purple and gold background in it—indicated or sparked talked that he wants to be traded to […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic won the 2020-21 MVP award, and deservingly so. However, if you ask NBA legend Oscar Robertson, he believes another player deserved it more: new Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook. According to Robertson, it’s hard to believe that a player who averaged a triple-double didn’t win MVP, let alone finish […]

Montrezl Harrell has packed his bags and is ready to make his move to the Washington Wizards official. Literally. The 27-year-old recently took to Instagram to share how he’s finishing up with his packing as he prepares to leave LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Interestingly, Harrell had to include a cryptic parting shot […]

Listen up, Hollywood creatives: Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has a pitch for a new series: “Hard Knocks” for basketball. On Wednesday — the day after HBO aired the third episode of Season 16 of “Hard Knocks” — LeBron tweeted his desire to see a similar behind-the-scenes preseason series for the NBA. “Man watching […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal was one of the most dominant forces the NBA has ever seen. However, there have been a number of other terrific centers in NBA history, and Shaq is actually rather humble when comparing himself to those other legends. Shaq reposted a list of the top 10 centers of all […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal will forever be remembered as one of the most dominant players to ever step on the hardwood. O’Neal famously broke backboards and rims whenever he enforced his power when slamming the ball. Nowadays, there is a trend called the “Milk Crate Challenge”, the viral crate challenge involves stacking up milk crates […]

August 24 (8/24) will forever be Mamba Day and the entire basketball community united once again in remembering the late great Kobe Bryant. Of course, the NBA world paid tribute to Kobe, including his former teammate Jordan Clarkson. The Utah Jazz guard reposted on Twitter an old video of a bunch of NBA players discussing […]

Jared Dudley’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers is reportedly over after it was reported on Tuesday that the 14-year veteran is going to join Jason Kidd’s staff with the Dallas Mavericks. As soon as this news broke, many folks on the LA’ twitter verse reacted angrily and it’s hard to blame them.  Dudley wasn’t […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted LeBron James first overall back in 2003, the Denver Nuggets immediately grabbed Carmelo Anthony with their third overall pick as soon as he was passed on by the Detroit Pistons. The 2003 NBA Draft was very special given the presence of future Hall of Famers in LeBron, Anthony, Dwyane Wade, […]

Two-time NBA champion JR Smith recently called out the famous Instagram page House of Highlights for reposting a TikTok video shot by a student at North Carolina A&T captioned “He probably off the Henny right now.” The former Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter angrily responded by commenting: “Ight that Henny shit really not […]

Apparently, Bradley Beal’s kids are huge fans of Space Jam: A New Legacy. If you need proof, then just check out how the Washington Wizards star’s two sons literally fought over a Space Jam care package sent over by LeBron James and the folks over at Warner Bros. Beal took to Instagram to share a […]

In a recent interview with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson’s “All The Smoke” podcast, Carmelo Anthony reveals exactly what happened between him and the Denver Nuggets that forced him to request for a trade to the New York Knicks. Anthony explained in detail that he never really wanted to leave the Nuggets, but had no […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna may be gone, but the legacy they have left and their influence on basketball will never be forgotten. For her part, Vanessa Bryant wants to continue what the two have started. On Mamba Day, the widow of the Lakers icon announced their project with Nancy […]

Regretfully, Jared Dudley will not be back in the Los Angeles Lakers locker room in 2021-22 — neither as a player nor coach. After two seasons in L.A. and 14 in the NBA, seemingly everybody’s favorite teammate — including LeBron James — is retiring to join the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant coach. Shortly before […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA celebrated what would have been the 43rd birthday of Laker legend Kobe Bryant on Monday. One of the many personalities in and around the NBA who commemorated Bryant’s special day was none other than Klay Thompson, who took a bit of a different approach as he sent out […]