Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 319

There have been a number of amazing tandems to grace the Los Angeles Lakers franchise throughout its storied history. Hall of Fame duos such as Jerry West & Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O’Neal, and most recently, LeBron James & Anthony Davis have all been title-winning pairings across different […]

LeBron James isn’t just leaving his mark on the NBA. After playing 18 seasons in the league, the King is setting his sights on various industries outside of basketball, such as Hollywood with the impending release of Space Jam 2. With his popularity soaring to new heights, it’s no wonder his stock in the card […]

LeBron James may not be in the thick of NBA postseason action any longer, but he’s still in the midst of a huge basketball event of his own. The Los Angeles Lakers star has been on a full-court press for his latest movie – Space Jam 2. Among the high-profile names tied to the project […]

Only three things are certain in life: Death, taxes, and NBA players getting linked to the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. With the free agency frenzy fast approaching, more names are being thrown around as possible acquisitions of the Lakers to provide more help (haters trigger!) for LeBron James. Some are quite bogus, some […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his business partner, Maverick Carter, have started negotiating an equity sale that could dramatically raise the value of SpringHill Co., their media company behind “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” The deal could see LeBron’s net worth move one step closer, if not beyond, the billion-dollar mark. Per Variety […]

Reviews are (coming) in for “Space Jam: A New Legacy”, starring LeBron James. And while the initial critical response to the movie is skewing negative, the Los Angeles Lakers star has largely escaped the brunt of the criticism. Here’s a sample of the not-so-good, from a selection of Rotten Tomatoes’ Top Critics. Chicago-Sun Times: “I’ve […]

Jae Crowder produced one of the more indelible images of the 2021 playoffs when he trolled LeBron James via salsa dance during the Phoenix Suns opening round defeat of the Los Angeles Lakers. Crowder broke out the move in the waning moments of Phoenix’s series-clinching Game 6 win over the Lakers on June 3. (He […]

LeBron James stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday to promote Space Jam: A New Legacy. However, much of James’ interview with guest host Arsenio Hall centered on Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul, including the possibility of CP3 joining LeBron on the Los Angeles Lakers. While LeBron avoided making the same costly mistake Magic […]

LeBron James has had a number of adversaries throughout his career. But perhaps none of those rivalries lasted as long as his almost decade-long beef with Guillermo, the lovable interviewer from Jimmy Kimmel Live! who the Los Angeles Lakers star has routinely ignored in playoffs past. Guillermo was always trying to get on LeBron James’ good […]

It has been a whirlwind week for LeBron James ahead of the much-anticipated world premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy. Now that it’s over, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar can finally step back, breathe, and reflect on his latest accomplishment. Only a handful of athletes can claim that they starred in a blockbuster movie, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been in perhaps every imaginable high-pressure situation on the basketball court throughout his decorated career. Things are much different for him right now, though, as the four-time NBA champ nervously awaits the release of his new film, Space Jam: A New Legacy. It took more than two decades since […]

There’s no denying that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will go down in history as one of the greatest players to have ever played the sport. Love him or hate him, this is an indisputable fact. It just so happens, however, Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors, who is LeBron’s co-star in the […]

If there’s one thing we know about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, it’s the fact that he’s passionate about two things: basketball and family. Combine that two and you’ll get to see a rare NSFW reaction from King James himself. LeBron’s wife, Savannah James, showed everyone just that after she posted on her Instagram […]

In response to reports that the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add a third play-maker around LeBron James and Anthony Davis — perhaps indicating disinterest in re-signing Dennis Schroder — one former Miami Heat teammate who won two NBA championships with LeBron is throwing his hat into the ring: Mario motherf*ckin Chalmers! “Let me […]

It’s no secret: the Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing perimeter play-making and shooting this offseason. Simultaneously, they’re looking to ease the ball-handling burden around LeBron James and create more space for James and Anthony Davis to operate. A bona fide third star would be ideal, but the Lakers’ lack of cap flexibility and blue-chip assets […]

In January, Mark Phillips went viral for a video of him impersonating Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Almost exactly six months later, Phillips is going viral once again, thanks to his highly enjoyable interaction with James on the red carpet at the Space Jam: A New Legacy premiere on Monday. In the original video, […]

LeBron James, you need to relax. The Los Angeles Lakers star is keeping busy in the offseason with the release of Space Jam 2, in which he stars in. The King even threw an epic party last week at Six Flags in celebration of the sequel with tons of celebrities like co-star Don Cheadle, Chris […]

There’s always this sense of dread and awe when purchasing a box of high-end cards. Collectors always expect a massive hit, maybe a LeBron James card or one of the top rookies that will somehow compensate for the price of the entire box. For this card breaker, though, it was a classic case of close, […]

Could we see a potential banana boat team up in Los Angeles? There’s some buzz that has emerged with Carmelo Anthony being linked to a possible move to the Lakers. The star who last played for the Portland Trail Blazers is currently a free agent this offseason, with the 18-year NBA veteran still adamant he […]

It’s tough being LeBron James. When you’re as high profile of a figure as the Los Angeles Lakers star, your every move and struggle is documented even by casual onlookers. That’s exactly what happened while LeBron was showing support at his son Bryce’s game, as he tried to put on a show for fans. Let’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is full of admiration for Zaila Avant-garde, who recently had the internet buzzing not only because of her win in the 2021 Scripps Spelling Bee but also because of her nasty handles. During the premiere of “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” the Lakers star was asked about Avant-garde, her […]

Magic Johnson will forever be one of the greatest players in NBA history. His place in league lore will always be celebrated and respected. The same, however, couldn’t be said when it comes to Magic’s social media presence. Case in point: His recent Twitter post showing him hanging out with Brooklyn Nets star James Harden […]

Former teammates LeBron James and Chris Bosh reunited on the red carpet on Tuesday at a special screening of Space Jam: A New Legacy. Bosh, the former Miami Heat superstar, showed some love and support to his long-time buddy in LBJ who’s much-anticipated film is set to premiere in the US later this week. Check […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James expressed his strong support to England international players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, who have been the recipients of a wave of racial abuse over their performance in the Euro 2o2o final. England lost to Italy on penalties (3-2) during Sunday’s contest at Wembley, with Rashford, Sancho […]

The 2021 NBA Finals are still ongoing, but that hasn’t stopped the bettors from looking forward to next season. Per the newest betting odds released by BetOnline, the Los Angeles Lakers– led by superstar LeBron James– are right behind Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets for the top spot. Opening NBA […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made headlines when he said that he plans on finishing his career as a member of the Lakers. He cited many reasons and mentioned his family living in Los Angeles. The expectation has been that the Lakers would be his final stop in his storied, legendary NBA career. However, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are seeking to add firepower around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Because of their tight cap situation, that will likely have to come via trade. Per the latest scuttlebutt, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is eyeing Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton, though he may have to reunite Kevin Love with James […]

We all know that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the best players on the planet. ESPN clearly thinks the same after putting the King’s graphic incorrectly on the screen during Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Check it out: This list should only be O'Neal and Giannis, but it's […]

However much longer Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James plays NBA basketball, he’s intent on doing it in purple-and-gold. During an interview on the “SmartLess” podcast (co-hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes) released on Monday, LeBron was asked about his basketball future and his feelings on playing for the Lakers. “I […]

The untimely passing of Kobe Bryant is something that hit hard, not just for every Los Angeles Lakers fan, but the entire sports world. But perhaps few could have experience true pain as much as Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. Buss formed a bond with Bryant as early as his rookie season, way back in 1996. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is sure making the most out of his extended rest. Quite rightfully so. After back-to-back grueling seasons, The King is welcoming the time off, arguably his longest one since his rookie year. LeBron is enjoying his relaxation time in Puerto Rico, hanging out with local rapper Bad Bunny, as […]

As LeBron James’ storied career nears its conclusion, fans and pundits have wondered who would step up and take the mantle from him as the torch bearer of the NBA. Some could see Dallas Mavericks wunderkind Luka Doncic as one with the potential talent and charisma to not only become the face of the league, […]

After a productive season with the Houston Rockets in which he averaged 20.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 6.9 assists while shooting 40.4 percent from the field, John Wall is expected to be on the trading block this offseason. Now that the Rockets are transitioning to a full-on rebuild, Wall no longer fits into their plans. […]

Montrezl Harrell is not happy with the Los Angeles Lakers. If that has not been made clear by his recent tweets, well it is now following his NSFW comments on Instagram seemingly ripping LA and Frank Vogel’s rotation. Responding to his followers and haters on IG, Harrell fired back at those coming up with different […]

Damian Lillard is still in search of his first NBA title, but according to Ice Cube, it won’t happen with the Portland Trail Blazers. Instead, the famed rapper and actor believes Dame Time should join the Los Angeles Lakers to make that a reality. The Big 3 founder said as much in Stephen A.’s world […]

It’s no secret that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is one huge Kobe Bryant fan. As a matter of fact, he has the Los Angeles Lakers legend in his Top 5 list of the greatest players of all time along with LeBron James and Michael Jordan. NBA analyst Shannon Sharpe, however, could not disagree more. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers held their latest round of workouts for 2021 NBA Draft prospects on Saturday. The Lakers hosted (former) Oklahoma guard Austin Reaves, Virginia’s Trey Murphy III, Stanford forward Oscar da Silva, VCU’s Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland, Michigan super-sub Chaundee Brown Jr., and NC State big man DJ Funderburk. The Lakers own the No. […]

Over the past two years, Kyle Kuzma has earned plaudits from the Los Angeles Lakers players, coaching staff, and front office, as well as pundits, Draymond Green, and — before this June — non-casual Lakers fans, for productively embracing a supporting role alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In 2017-18, Kuzma made All-Rookie First Team, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a ton of question marks heading into the offseason. One of the biggest, quite literally, is their free agent mid-season acquisition Andre Drummond. On a recent appearance on the Pardon My Take podcast, the Lakers big man gave a hilarious hint towards where he was leaning to play next season. […]