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Many Los Angeles Lakers fans are certainly ecstatic over the team’s major acquisition of Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook. Lakers legend Magic Johnson is also thrilled to see his former team pull off this blockbuster trade. The Lakers went all out to acquire Westbrook on Thursday. They reportedly traded Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards have formally agreed to a blockbuster deal that will send Russell Westbrook to L.A. in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The Athletic’s Shams Charania and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the trade moments after the Houston Rockets […]

Who can forget LeBron James’ epic NBA Draft outfit from nearly two decades ago? The King himself surely hasn’t. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, it looks like top draft prospect Jalen Green has every intention of dethroning him — for the greatest Draft outfit of all time, that is. Green rolled into Thursday’s […]

It looks like Russell Westbrook has packed his bags and is now heading back to his hometown of Los Angeles. Multiple reports have confirmed that the Washington Wizards are “engaged” in trade talks with the Los Angeles Lakers for a blockbuster deal centered around Westbrook. The big question now is, how does Bradley Beal feel […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are “engaged” with the Washington Wizards on a trade that would send Russell Westbrook to the Lakers. Los Angeles would send Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft to the Wizards. The Athletic’s Shams Charania and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi reported the blockbuster […]

The NBA draft hasn’t even begun, and yet fireworks are popping throughout the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly closing in on a huge deal with the Washington Wizards which would bring Russell Westbrook to L.A. in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and possibly more. Just in: The Lakers and Wizards […]

Montrezl Harrell has picked up his $9.7 million player option, clearing the way for him to be included in a blockbuster trade that could bring Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported Harrell’s decision — which, crucially, comes two days before the official Aug. 1 deadline to opt-in, allowing Harrell […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs haven’t made a trade since 1990, but that could change at any minute. According to Marc Stein, the Spurs have interest in a deal that would send Kyle Kuzma to San Antonio and DeMar DeRozan to Los Angeles via sign-and-trade. Kuzma, 26, is owed $13 million in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been tied to virtually every trade rumor so far this offseason. While that’s seemingly been the case every single year since the NBA began due to the fanfare surrounding the Purple & Gold, the trade buzz clearly has more juice this season than nearly ever before, at least in recent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been shipping Kyle Kuzma around with hopes of getting that final piece (or pieces) that could give them their 18th title which would make them the winningest franchise in NBA history. Apart from this, we all know that James is on the hunt for his fifth title. He’s already considered […]

Oh look, it’s another LeBron James and Michael Jordan GOAT debate. People just can’t get enough of it. The fact that we’re writing about it again and you reading this article only validates that. But this time around, it’s not a current superstar or an NBA legend who weighed in on the whole global conundrum […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rumored to be in pursuit of Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield, and according to the latest reports, they are increasing their efforts (and offer) to make a trade happen. Per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Lakers have “stepped up their efforts” to land Hield through a trade. Aside […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward Anthony Davis has always been a fanatic of the Green Bay Packers, so it was no surprise on Wednesday when Davis posted an Instagram story sharing how excited he is for WR Randall Cobb’s return to play with Aaron Rodgers and the Pack. https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsNBA/status/1420526706947854340?s=20 Even through backlash for being a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are willing to trade their first-round (and only current) pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. As is the case with Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the Lakers have aggressively shopped their best trade asset — the No. 22 pick — around the league, and are open to moving up, down, or […]

DeMar DeRozan is one of the many playmaking wings linked to the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. The Lakers are seeking more offensive punch and veteran star power, and the Compton native certainly checks those boxes. Conveniently, the Lakers’ pathway to acquiring DeRozan looks a lot easier after his appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to bolster their three-point shooting this offseason. With that in mind, L.A. has reportedly reached out to the Brooklyn Nets about a trade involving sharpshooter Landry Shamet. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the two sides have discussed the framework of a deal that would send Shamet and the Nets’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers really want to make roster upgrades after losing in the first round of the playoffs this year. With LeBron James getting up there in age and Anthony Davis’ health often a question mark, having more reinforcements would be helpful. The Lakers have been linked to seemingly every big name out there, […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he has been largely linked with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the Purple and Gold might have some issues signing him even if there’s a mutual interest. According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Dinwiddie is seeking a contract that will […]

It may be the offseason but Trae Young is still making waves on the basketball court. The Atlanta Hawks stud recently took part in a Pro-Am game in his hometown of Oklahoma City. Young’s performance featured a trademark game-winner from the All-Star point guard and it garnered quite a lot of praise on the mean […]

Dwyane Wade has always been a big fan of the late, great Kobe Bryant. Wade has never been shy about expressing how much he adores the Los Angeles Lakers legend as well as the type of impact Kobe has on his own career as a basketball player. Wade recently shared an epic Kobe Bryant story […]

Lionel Hollins is no longer a member of the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff, according to The Athletic. Hollins had been a key assistant on Frank Vogel’s staff for the past two seasons. He helped lead the Lakers to the NBA championship in 2019-20. According to Marc Stein, the Lakers will promote assistant Mike Penberthy […]

Two days before the 2021 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted another five prospects for workouts. The latest group featured former Sierra Canyon phenom Brandon “BJ” Boston Jr., Baylor’s MaCio Teague, Toledo sharpshooter Spencer Littleson, and two Georgia Tech legends: Jose Alvarado and Moses Wright. The Lakers hold the No. 22 pick in the […]

Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul didn’t seem like a guy intent on leaving after losing the NBA Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks. However, that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from starting up, with some reporting out there suggesting that he could be looking to join his pal LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

Despite hailing from Chicago, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis is a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan. Not surprisingly, AD is amped to see Green Bay’s MVP quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, report to Packers’ training camp on Tuesday. “Just when they thought it was over!” Davis wrote on his Instagram story, along with several cheese emojis. […]

With the 2021 NBA Draft, player-option deadlines, and free agency fast approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are aggressively pursuing trades with, well, whoever will pick up the phone. Besides LeBron James and Anthony Davis, everybody is on the table. At the center of that table is Kyle Kuzma. The Lakers have been shopping him for […]

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 […]