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Jason Kidd penned a thank-you message to the Los Angeles Lakers after being announced as the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. “These last two years with the Lakers have been incredible,” Kidd wrote. “From front office to coaching staff to players, I have learned so much from so many peolpe including […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen doubled-down on his accusations of racism against Phil Jackson during an explosive interview on “The Dan Patrick Show,” on Monday, citing Jackson’s treatment of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant. First, Patrick asked Pippen — who has been promoting his new memoir and bourbon — about a quote Pippen gave […]

While LeBron James’ season with the Los Angeles Lakers ended earlier than expected, it will still be a summer filled with his presence as Space Jam: A New Legacy is set to come out on July 16. With the movie release and plenty of support and hype behind it, there will be apparel drops and […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers looking to do a serious roster overhaul this summer, it can definitely be expected for them to be busy during the 2021 NBA Draft. Currently holding the no. 22 pick in this year’s draft, the Lakers will look to add some young talent to this veteran Lakers squad. With a […]

Montrezl Harrell has always been a vocal figure, whether it be on the playing court or on social media. The Los Angeles Lakers big man isn’t afraid to express himself, even when it comes to his personal struggles. Harrell voiced out some of his emotions of late, revealing he isn’t expressive just to get kind […]

Injuries absolutely took their toll on the Los Angeles Lakers and their extremely brief playoff run this season. Anthony Davis was clearly not a hundred percent in LA’s first-round battle against the Phoenix Suns, and it resulted in a shock exit for the defending champs. Davis recently spoke to the media as he provided an […]

While it isn’t exactly the most ideal situation for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team is more than willing to let assistant coach Jason Kidd leave the squad to pursue a better position elsewhere. This comes in the form of the head coaching post with the Mavs, and as it turns out, Kidd will be […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson thinks LeBron James doesn’t have much time left to win another title in LA. After all, father time is quickly catching up to the 36-year-old star. In an appearance pm ESPN Radio’s Keyshawn, JWill and Zubin, Johnson got extra honest and shared his belief LeBron has “two hard years” […]

Tom Brady, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback with seven Super Bowl rings and a seemingly perfect life, had something to say about a particular take by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.  Guesting recently on HBO’s The Shop, Brady got asked about his thoughts on LeBron saying that the quarterback is the greatest football player […]

It was a scary scene for Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope last week. According to TMZ, the veteran was robbed at gunpoint in LA on June 17th, with the thieves stealing a ridiculous $150,000 worth of jewelry and valuables, including a Rolex and his iPhone. The Lakers role player was hanging out in his […]

One of the Los Angeles Lakers’ minority owners is changing soon. That is after billionaire Philip Anschutz has reportedly reached an agreement to sell his stake in the franchise, per Sportico. As Romana Shelburne of ESPN noted, Anschutz owns a 27 percent stake in the Lakers franchise. While there won’t be a massive change when […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant may be gone, but the legacy and lessons he left his peers and the younger generation of NBA players will forever be remembered. For one, Caron Butler will never forget one advice the Black Mamba gave him. In an episode of the Uninterrupted with De’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2021 NBA Draft with just one draft pick, so they definitely have to make it count. They currently have possession of the No. 22 overall pick, and based on reports, it looks like the Purple & Gold intend to use it on a prospect that could help LeBron James […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson couldn’t be more excited for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks after the franchise officially hired Jason Kidd as head coach. For Johnson, the hiring instantly elevates the Mavs to championship contender for the years to come. He also compared the Kidd-Doncic partnership to the Nate McMillan-Trae Young duo […]

There has been a lot of quick movement on the coaching front in the NBA so far this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers will obviously be sticking with Frank Vogel, however, after they lost assistant coach Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks. Kidd is set to become the new head coach of the Mavs after […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a busy offseason in front of them after an early playoff exit. One player at the forefront of their decisions is point guard Dennis Schroder, who is expected to hit the open market and should have plenty of suitors. With the Tokyo Olympics approaching, it seems Schroder has made his […]

Magic Johnson is back on a super-yacht in Greece. Summer has officially started. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers legend posted a characteristically goofy yet luxurious video showing the 61-year old lifting weights while on a nifty-looking boat in the Greek Islands: I’m officially on vacation and still working out 😁 pic.twitter.com/6ZeLf4ACdx — Earvin Magic […]

Apparently, Los Angeles Lakers megastar LeBron James has a lot of time on his hands. He has been intently following the NBA Playoffs, posting his thoughts regularly on Twitter. But now, it looks like LeBron could direct his attention elsewhere. It’s no secret that LBJ is a man of numerous interests. He’s into producing TV […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had an early playoff exit just months after winning an NBA title. A first-round matchup against the Phoenix Suns was too much to overcome, especially after a tough injury to Anthony Davis loomed large for the Lakers. James recently made an appearance on Road Trippin, and was asked about his former […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has never been shy about his admiration for the late Kobe Bryant. He wears his shoes, imitates his moves, and lives his philosophies. It’s great to witness, really. Recently, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith recently declared Booker as the next Kobe. While many were slanted to agree, one former NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are never out of the headlines. Take a bow, Alex Caruso. But recently, Lakers legend Magic Johnson gave suggestions for his beloved team after a premature exit in the NBA Playoffs. Quite predictably, Magic singled out LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The two All-Stars are the cornerstones of the squad and […]

The free-agent rumors season is upon us, and one of the most targeted free agents will be Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie. Despite Dinwiddie suiting up for just three games with Brooklyn this past season, he has been cleared for basketball activities, and a ton of teams will be kicking the tires for his services. […]

Trae Young has been a straight flamethrower for the Atlanta Hawks through three quarters in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is all for it. Trae Young put up a full game line even before the final frame. The Hawks star put up 37 points, five rebounds, and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has waged countless battles against Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry, giving fans treats straight from the basketball gods. Such head-to-head matchups have ignited plenty of debates between fanbases but who among these foes deserve the title of James’ one true rival? ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who’s been covering […]

Even Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t believe what Jay Williams tweeted about the Boston Celtics’ reported hiring of Ime Udoka. In fact, he wishes the screenshots of the tweet before it was deleted were all photoshopped. For those who haven’t seen it yet, the former Chicago Bulls guard and current ESPN analyst celebrated […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to form a Big Three featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis, general manager Rob Pelinka will have to get creative on the trade wires. The Lakers only have five players guaranteed to be on the books for 2021-22, plus $5 million deferred for Luol Deng, the salary for the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has reportedly been arrested for illegal possession of marijuana. The news was confirmed by Yahoo Sports’ Ben Rohrbach. It appears Alex Caruso has been arrested for marijuana possession by Texas A&M University Police. pic.twitter.com/smztqTb2f3 — Ben Rohrbach (@brohrbach) June 23, 2021 The Athletic reported on what is known on […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso appears to be enjoying the offseason. A little bit too much, that is. Multiple reports have confirmed that the 27-year-old has been arrested in Texas for possession of Marijuana. Caruso was reportedly arrested by Texas A&M University Police in Brazos County on Tuesday. Complex reports that Caruso has been […]

Despite Kevin Durant’s heroics for the Brooklyn Nets throughout the postseason, Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen just refuses to jump on the hype train. While Pip did credit KD for the amazing job he did this season, the Hall of Famer was also quick to sound off on the LeBron James comparisons. In a recent […]

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, has reached a settlement with the helicopter company that owns the aircraft that crashed and killed her husband, daughter Gianna and seven others last January 2020. According to a report by KABC-TV, Vanessa and the families of the other victims have filed a “joint […]

Well, that didn’t take long. It’s just been a few weeks since the Los Angeles Lakers fell to Phoenix Suns in a truly disappointing first-round exit and already, the great Magic Johnson has come out with his not-at-all subtle recruitment pitch for Suns superstar point guard Chris Paul. In a recent appearance on ESPN LA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had an early exit in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, thanks in part to a strong showing by the Phoenix Suns and an unfortunate injury to Anthony Davis. Over the past couple of weeks, the talks came out about James’ legacy ending and his time to retire approaching quickly. LeBron James heard […]

Isaiah Thomas is not losing hope he’ll get another crack at the NBA. In fact, he is more confident than ever as he has stayed prepared whenever he gets the call. Taking it to Twitter to respond to his doubters and haters thinking he is done and has no way back to the NBA, Thomas […]

Dennis Schroder is set to hit the open market for the first time in his NBA career. Albeit it was a bizarre rollercoaster for him with the Los Angeles Lakers this past season, the 27-year-old is still a reliable and productive lead guard. In the prime of his career, Schroder has the chance to lock […]

DeMar DeRozan has long idolized Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. He is now paying homage to Kobe and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, with a pair of WNBA-themed sneakers. DeRozan is releasing a new version of the Nike Kobe 6, with a certain WNBA flair to honor Gigi. The colorway matches the rebranded, orange-and-white logo […]

When it comes to great players who are still active in the NBA, LeBron James is the standard everyone adheres to. His long career filled with countless achievements has cemented the four-time champion into the conversation for the Greatest Of All Time.  While his place among the greats cannot be questioned, James’ value in the […]

It’s that time of the year once again: the NBA Playoffs. It’s where the players get chippy, the scores get close, and games feel like they actually matter. The most iconic moments in basketball history happen in the Playoffs; star player duels, 7-game classics, and of course, the beloved underdog Cinderella runs. However, on the […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal is a legend both on and off the court. The four-time league MVP has been known to dish out huge assists off the court and shoulder the bill off of random people’s purchases in an attempt to spread some love and good vibes all around. From engagement rings to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has made it known that he’s far from done. While he showed signs of breaking down after another injury-riddled season, LeBron implied he’ll be back with a vengeance. Lakers great Magic Johnson, however, doesn’t necessarily agree. For him, LBJ is already on his last legs and his reign will […]