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The testy relationship between Vanessa Bryant and her mother looks like it’s going to be patched up. Or so it seems. According to various reports, Vanessa has settled a lawsuit filed by her mother, Sofia Lane. The terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. In what could only be viewed as an unfortunate family fallout, Lane […]

The fallout has been evident as Ben Simmons has reportedly cut off any communication from the Philadelphia Sixers. The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers are eyeing the star. The relationship between Simmons and the Sixers is now fractured beyond repair. Per Bleacher Report’s Jason Dumas, the point guard has not returned any of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the rest of the NBA were surprised when Dennis Schroder turned down an $84 million deal this past season. The Boston Celtics might be able to pick up Schroder for a bargain-basement price, not even needing a middle-ground package if the market continues to cool off for the point guard. […]

LeBron James just wrapped up “Space Jam: A New Legacy”, which was a massive box office success. But the Los Angeles Lakers star apparently isn’t done with Hollywood just yet. King James is not only planning to put on a show with the Lakers at Staples Center, he’s also set to produce a brand new […]

Since entering the NBA in 2017, Kyle Kuzma has been one of those young players who have the tools to make it big. Fully harnessing his talents, however, has been a problem for Kuzma, who’s always been chided for his inconsistency. After another mediocre stint with the Los Angeles Lakers last season, a change of […]

Dennis Schroder could very well be the last man standing in this offseason’s game of musical chairs. The Los Angeles Lakers free agent has yet to sign with a team, or even come close for that matter, as interest for his services has reportedly dwindled in recent weeks. Now it appears one Lakers legend is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a busy few days of NBA free agency and have added all sorts of players into the fold with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook. One of the newest is Kendrick Nunn, the former Miami Heat guard who inked a two-year deal to back up Westbrook. Apparently, Nunn […]

Ben Simmons could have already played his last game in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform. There have already been multiple reports pertaining to the Sixers’ efforts in trying to trade away the three-time All-Star following what was another disappointing campaign for Philly. As it turns out, Simmons could be on his way to California, with the […]

NBA free agency has basically died down after a wild first couple of days of action. However, one big name on the market is veteran Andre Iguodala, who has had a vast market of NBA teams pioneering for his services. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Iguodala has narrowed it down to three teams: […]

It’s been a pretty eventful past few days in free agency for the NBA. Interestingly, however, Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard still has yet to make his decision on his future with LA. This has kept the entire Clippers fanbase on edge — something that does not sit well with former Los Angeles Lakers […]

It’s Day 4 of 2021 NBA Free Agency, one day before deals can officially be signed, and the Los Angeles Lakers have three roster spots to fill, if they want (they can leave up to two open for buyouts, and will have two two-way spots — Joel Ayayi and Austin Reaves — that don’t count […]

Only time will tell what Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony will offer the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2021-22 NBA season, in terms of basketball production. Hopefully, though, the two future Hall of Famers will bring back their quirky tip-off ritual from their one season as teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017-18. @russellwestbrooksburner0 […]

The Brooklyn Nets along with the San Antonio Spurs and the Indiana Pacers joined the Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards draft night blockbuster, making it a five-team trade.  The Lakers sent shockwaves to the world when they traded Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Wizards for Russell Westbrook. The Wizards immediately […]

Dennis Schroder’s free agency gambit now appears to have failed. The Los Angeles Lakers guard was famously offered an $84 million extension to stay in LA, which he promptly turned down to bet big on himself. Now it looks like Schroder has a losing hand, with the casino ready to take away most of his […]

LeBron James deleted a tweet on Wednesday addressing all the insults the Los Angeles Lakers have been receiving after their free agency shopping spree. He later retweeted it. But then deleted it again. Perhaps that’s why he just took to his Instagram Stories instead. LeBron re-posted a throwback video of him going crazy in an […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is probably happy for Carmelo Anthony, who recently signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, it seems he’s not yet ready to show it. After confirming his one-year deal with the Lakers, Anthony took to Instagram to bid his farewell to the Blazers–the lone team that gave him a […]

LeBron James is still knee-deep in his own playing career, but that won’t stop the GOAT talk from hovering around him. The Los Angeles Lakers have positioned themselves to compete for yet another title, which could bring huge implications towards his legacy after he hangs it up. But if you ask Charles Barkley, the Lakers’ […]

The 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers are set to be the oldest team in NBA history, and LeBron James wants you to keep talking about it. Well, maybe. The #WashedKing fired off an impassioned tweet on Wednesday warning anyone and everyone hating on the new-look Lakers for their potential spacing and injury issues, age, and any […]

After winning a title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, does LeBron James have a legitimate claim over Michael Jordan as the GOAT? Well, Sir Charles Barkley does not think so. In the mind of the Hall of Famer, he just doesn’t see how LeBron can ever surpass MJ — or even Kobe — […]

In case you didn’t know, former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas goes by the Instagram moniker “no.chill.gil”. This is exactly what the Washington Wizards icon recently exhibited when he went on an all-out, no-chill roasting of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers following their impressive haul in free agency. Arenas decided to focus on the […]

Marc Gasol remains to be one of the few players from last season’s Los Angeles Lakers team that is currently still part of the roster for 2021-22. As it turns out, however, this could all change soon with the Lakers reportedly looking to trade the veteran big man. According to ESPN insider Ramona Shelburne, LA […]

The Russell Westbrook trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards could be expanded to include Spencer Dinwiddie — and a whole lot more. Minutes into the 2021 NBA Draft, the Lakers and Wizards closed a late-developing deal that sent Westbrook home to Los Angeles, and Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. […]

After acquiring Carmelo Anthony in free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers‘ new forward hit the practice court in preparation for the new season. In a video clip shared by Whistle, Melo channels his inner Stephen Curry by showing off some impressive three-point shooting. It’s a minute straight of Anthony hitting three after three without missing […]

NBA star veteran Carmelo Anthony has left the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason and will be joining the Los Angeles Lakers. After struggling in the 2018-19 NBA season, it was believed Melo was heading towards retirement. However, the Blazers finally signed him in 2019 and Anthony remained on the team for the following two years. […]

It’s official: the Los Angeles Lakers will look very different in 2021-22. Following an uncreative Monday — which included signing four former Lakers age 32 or older and letting Alex Caruso walk for luxury tax reasons — Rob Pelinka rebounded like Prime Dwight Howard. The Lakers infused the roster with much-needed youth, more perimeter firepower, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had been constantly tied to the Philadelphia 76ers for a move this offseason. But instead of it being a big splash for Ben Simmons, LA reached out to their former backup center Dwight Howard. Dwight signed on to run it back with LeBron James & Co as LA positions themselves for […]

In what should be a dream come true for Carmelo Anthony, he will finally team up with his best buddy LeBron James. Anthony signed a one-year contract to join the Los Angeles Lakers as he continues his arduous quest to finally win an NBA title. But the bigger story here might be the way Anthony […]

Dennis Schroder must feel like he’s in NBA purgatory as he waits to see what will happen in free agency after his season with the Los Angeles Lakers. With Russell Westbrook joining the fold, Schroder suddenly became more expendable. In the meantime, Schroder must be hitting the refresh button on his Twitter account to monitor […]

The Chicago Bulls are probably the team that has seen the most significant improvement since the start of free agency. This has a lot to do with the arrival of DeMar DeRozan from the San Antonio Spurs, who apparently turned down offers from both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. According to Farbod […]

Following a slew of notable signings on Monday and Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers waived wing Alfonzo McKinnie, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. McKinnie’s $1.9 million contract was non-guaranteed for 2021-22. The move, which was expected though not guaranteed, gives the Lakers three roster spots to fill with their limited resources. The Lakers only […]

The Los Angeles Lakers improbably pulled off a trade for Russell Westbrook as their third star, but not before getting some shade thrown at him by the owner of his former team, Ted Leonsis. The Washington Wizards owner, who also owns the Capitals, spoke out to ESPN’s Emily Kaplan about the latest extension signed by […]

There is little doubt that the Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as one of the biggest winners following what was a frenzied Day 1 of free agency. LeBron James is well aware of his team’s epic haul over the past 24 hours and The King has taken to social media to share his reaction to […]

NBA legend Reggie Miller loves what the Los Angeles Lakers have done so far in free agency; however, he knows it’s just the beginning of more challenges for LeBron James and the Purple and Gold. The Lakers recently added Carmelo Anthony, which means the team will have at least 10 players who are aged 32 […]

Carmelo Anthony is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, and veteran sports analyst Stephen A. Smith couldn’t be any happier. In fact, while he is a lifelong New York Knicks fan, Stephen A. admits he’ll be rooting for the Purple and Gold now more than ever. Smith took to social media to share his reaction […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continued adding to their backcourt on Tuesday afternoon, signing former Miami Heat combo guard Kendrick Nunn. Nunn will receive a two-year, $10 million deal from the Lakers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Los Angeles still had their taxpayer mid-level exception of $5.9 million to spend. Evidently, most of that money is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are bringing back Talen Horton-Tucker, who was set to become a restricted free agent. The 20-year old guard has agreed to a three-year, $32 million contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, per Rich Paul. Horton-Tucker’s evolution is an impressive achievement for the Lakers’ player development pipeline. The 46th pick of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have stayed plenty busy at the start of free agency. Just for those keeping track at home, LA so far has signed: Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Wayne Ellington, Carmelo Anthony and Malik Monk. Let’s not forget they traded for Russell Westbrook right before the NBA Draft as well. The Lakers are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to add three-point shooting. On Tuesday, the Lakers signed unrestricted free agent Malik Monk. The Charlotte Hornets declined to extend the qualifying offer to the 23-year old despite a strong 2020-21 season. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the deal. This is 🔥 https://t.co/LeGU2yIlxR — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) August 3, 2021 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made big waves in the NBA when they traded for Russell Westbrook before free agency even started. On Tuesday, they made more noise when they signed Carmelo Anthony and Malik Monk. Melo had been with the Portland Trail Blazers and will now join forces with LeBron James in LA. His response […]