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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had his fair share of controversial comments in the past. But not more than sports analyst and author Bill Simmons. Simmons, who heads The Ringer, became popular with his bold takes peppered with pop culture references. He’s also made pretty interesting remarks when it comes to discussing great […]

Much has been made about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James potentially taking his talents to the world of football. For his part, former Super Bowl champ Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs has weighed in on the debate on whether or not LeBron could actually play in the NFL. Kelce is one of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit their first injury bump with Trevor Ariza who is out with an ankle injury. Ariza was signed in the offseason and is now expected to miss at least eight weeks of action. The Lakers have a lot of hype heading into the season with a big three of LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were once again offseason winners with their roster haul. In their quest to be the winningest franchise in NBA history, they added future Hall of Famers in Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony. They also reunited with Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard, two players who were critical pieces to their 2020 NBA […]

Stephen Curry has earned the nickname baby-faced assassin, but that moniker isn’t just for show. The Golden State Warriors star brings good vibes and a bright smile on the court while simultaneously hitting backbreaking threes to bury his opponents. Curry was recently asked about his demeanor on the court and how he mentally composes himself […]

Carmelo Anthony made his highly-anticipated debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday and as expected, it didn’t take long before the 10-time All-Star got off the mark for his new team. For his first-ever basket as a member of the Lakers, Melo drained a classic fadeaway jumper over the outstretched arms of Phoenix Suns […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a fresh start this season after getting hit with a rash of injuries the previous year. But it looks like the injury bug has returned just as they’ve resumed on-court action. Lakers reporter Mike Trudell revealed that Trevor Ariza is going to be out of […]

Both LeBron James and Russell Westbrook have yet to make their respective season debuts for the Los Angeles Lakers. Russ, in particular, has not played his first-ever game for the Purple & Gold, which is why there is a ton of anticipation from LA fans everywhere. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel recently shared his offseason […]

It looks like LeBron James, Frank Vogel and the Los Angeles Lakers have found a new “secret weapon” after the departure of Alex Caruso. Apparently, Kent Bazemore has been impressive for the  Purple and Gold and has been turning heads since his arrival. Vogel said as much on Wednesday, noting that Bazemore has “separated himself” […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted to mandate anyone entering indoor businesses such as bars, restaurants, gyms, and sports venues to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. That means in order to attend a Clippers, Lakers, Rams, or Chargers game, a negative COVID-19 result will no longer be acceptable unless given a religious […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t hold back his emotions as he celebrates Bronny James’ 17th birthday on Wednesday. On Instagram, James sent a rather heartwarming greeting for his son, who is following his footsteps in basketball. The Lakers star has nothing but love and praise for his son, as Bronny has grown into […]

After what was a whirlwind of a summer, the Los Angeles Lakers currently have a bit of a logjam at the point guard spot. Russell Westbrook, Kendrick Nunn, and Rajon Rondo are all expected to vie for minutes at the one, with Russ likely to get the starting nod from head coach Frank Vogel. Despite […]

The amount of advice LeBron James has gotten in his career: Not zero. For sure, countless people have been in the ears of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar since his high school days. But good thing for him, he’s definitely forged his own path. For all his greatness, LeBron still continues to receive vitriol from […]

Much has been made about Russell Westbrook being a local guy after the news he had been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. The UCLA product admitted, however, that it wasn’t Kobe Bryant who was his favorite player growing up – it was Pau Gasol. In front of a handful of reporters, Brodie paid tribute to […]

The 2021-22 NBA season for the Golden State Warriors will start against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Anytime the Warriors face LeBron, the game means a little more. When batting the four-time MVP, you can expect highlight plays and chase-down blocks. On the ClutchPoints’ Warriors Multiverse podcast, Warriors guard Jordan Poole spoke about […]

It looks like Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis are developing their chemistry pretty well, so much so that Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel sees big things coming for the duo. Per Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Vogel shared how Westbrook assisted Davis to get four consecutive baskets during Tuesday’s practice. With that, the […]

If you thought that the Los Angeles Lakers are just one more team in Rajon Rondo’s long list of squads he’s played for, then you’re absolutely wrong. Suiting up for the Purple & Gold means a lot to the former All-Star, and his reaction to his second debut for the Lakers serves as a clear […]

Let’s keep it real. The odds of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James bagging the MVP award this coming season aren’t very good. Nevertheless, this is still The King we’re talking about here, so for him to get ZERO votes in the NBA’s recent GM survey is just straight-up slander. NBA.com recently released the results […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Pau Gasol officially announced his retirement from the game of basketball on Tuesday, putting an end to what was a memorable NBA career that spanned for two decades. In honor of the two-time NBA champion, his former coach Phil Jackson made sure to pay tribute to him after his announcement. Per […]

Pau Gasol officially announced his retirement from basketball on Tuesday, and the Los Angeles Lakers will rightfully retire his No. 16 jersey, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. The Lakers put out this tweet in honor of Gasol upon his retirement: A hero in Los Angeles. A hoops legend around the world. Congrats on your retirement, Pau. […]

Future Hall of Famer Pau Gasol officially announced his retirement on Tuesday. While doing so, Gasol had to give a special shoutout to fellow Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Gasol and Bryant won two championships with the Lakers and became very close over the years. Like so many others, Gasol was devastated by Kobe’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James have a lot of haters in the NBA. While he is considered the greatest player in today’s game, some people can’t help but criticize him for his actions–with a number of people blaming him for the “Big 3” movement and the abuse of the “player empowerment” idea. However, former […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James just keeps winning in life. It was recently unveiled that LeBron now has his own building in the main headquarters of Nike in Oregon and it looks absolutely AMAZING. The King was super proud of his latest achievement, posting a series of pictures on his Instagram showing the wonderful […]

LeBron James has a building named and inspired after him at the Nike HQ in Oregon, and even the Los Angeles Lakers star himself couldn’t believe it. Nike recently opened the LeBron James Innovation Center in its World Headquarters, and it was undoubtedly a dream place for any NBA and hoops fan. The state-of-the-art facility […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made so many huge moves during the course of the offseason that at this point, it’s actually quite a challenge to keep up with all of them. For his part, however, there is one particular signing that Anthony Davis is still absorbing. One of the Lakers’ offseason acquisitions that has been […]

Nike recently opened its newest building in its World Headquarters in Oregon, and it’s absolutely mind-blowing. The sportswear giant decided to name the state-of-the-art building after none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, and there’s no denying that it has lived up to the lofty expectations. When you name anything after one of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t get off to a great start in preseason acting, falling 123-97 to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, who weren’t playing any of their superstars. As for L.A., LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Russell Westbrook all sat out, while Anthony Davis played just 11 minutes. Following the loss, AD gave his […]

Though Malik Monk was considered one of the best pick-ups of the Los Angeles Lakers over the summer, he was overshadowed by veteran shooter Wayne Ellington, who many believe will take the starting shooting guard spot. After all, Ellington does not only have a wealth of NBA experience, but he’s a dead-eye shooter, too, making […]

Without a doubt, LeBron James cards are the most valuable right now in the market. His immense popularity and a countless list of accomplishments make the King a must-have for every card collection. Of course, when gunning for the cream of the crop, there’s nowhere else to turn to other than James’ 1-of-1 cards. These […]

The newly constructed roster (well, minus it’s superstars) of the Los Angeles Lakers finally played their first preseason game on Sunday versus the Brooklyn Nets. And while the Purple and Gold lost at home, that doesn’t mean there weren’t some positive takeaways. And hey, what’s preseason without the overreactions right?  Overreactions or not, here are […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard had one of the most bizarre preseason debuts in the entire history of the NBA and that’s not even an exaggeration. On Sunday, the returning eight-time All-Star debuted for the Purple & Gold as the Lakers hosted the Brooklyn Nets for their first preseason game. And, in typical Dwight […]

It seems like for Stephen A. Smith, Anthony Davis isn’t doing enough for the LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Smith went off on the Lakers center on First Take, criticizing Davis on his conditioning during the off-season. (via First Take on Twitter) “How could you have a teammate like LeBron, that just delivered […]

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills took care of business in a big way against the Houston Texans. The lopsided victory had the Bills QB beaming with joy towards the end. You could say he was smiling like a certain Los Angeles Lakers star. In honor of their 40-0 shellacking of the Texans, the Bills’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is vaccinated, but he refused to publicly support COVID-19 vaccination as he emphasized his stance on athletes having their own choice. Of course, this didn’t sit well for vaccine advocates like Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter. ~Ridiculous~@PamelaBrownCNN @CNN pic.twitter.com/9QniT4uj0i — Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) October 3, 2021 In a recent […]

Kyle Kuzma is a long way from Los Angeles and the Lakers. The newest member of the Washington Wizards shared his recent stroll around his new locale, which caught the attention of a number of notable names — including a certain LeBron James. Check out Kuz’s IG post as he goes out and about in […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom beat Jennifer Lopez’s ex-husband Ojani Noa in another bizarre celebrity boxing match. Lamar Odom has extended his undefeated exhibition boxing record to 2-0 after thumping Ojani Noa on Saturday to become the Celebrity Boxing World Heavyweight Champion in Miami, Florida, per Bleacher Report. The three-round exhibition match aired […]

DeAndre Jordan may have been able to leverage his way into a starting role with the Brooklyn Nets. With the Los Angeles Lakers, though, there will be days Jordan won’t even be able to get on the court. Head coach Frank Vogel detailed in an news presser that all of the new Laker players have […]

The NBA preseason is kicking off with a bang – well, at least on paper. Title favorites the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to square off in the first preseason game, but the action will be devoid of most of the stars. Despite Kevin Durant and Co. sitting this one out, […]

Russell Westbrook is living his best life in LA. If you need proof, then just check out this video he recently posted on his Instagram account. Russ is clearly soaking it all in now that he’s back home and this should put a smile on the face of LeBron James and the rest of the […]