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It has been just over a month since LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers bowed out of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, but players like Talen Horton-Tucker want to get the work started. Horton-Tucker is taking no days off and went back to the lab to work on his shooting with none other than NBA […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons has been the subject of ridicule after his less than stellar showing in the playoffs. But once upon a time, the former number one pick was actually drawing comparisons to another pretty decent point forward – LeBron James. The two both had physically imposing frames while being able to move […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James know how to motivate his teammates, just ask his former teammate in the Cleveland Cavaliers Channing Frye. During an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show, Frye revealed how LeBron motivated him and his Cavs teammates in games during their run together. As the former NBA champion shared, LeBron often […]

The world is nearing the release of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” As such, promotions for the highly-anticipated film are in full gear. One of its latest efforts involves James’ co-star in Bugs Bunny appearing in UNINTERRUPTED‘s “The Shop” for some good old exchange of jabs with the Lakers’ […]

There’s no denying that the expectations are extremely high for Bronny James. After all, if you’re the oldest son of one of the greatest basketball players of all time then surely, you’re expected to fill some big shoes. Well, Bronny made quite a case for himself on Friday as he replicated an iconic dunk of […]

There’s been a ton of talk about the Los Angeles Lakers trying to trade for Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. It’s easy to understand why that idea has Purple & Gold fans drooling. Adding arguably the most clutch player in the league onto a championship team featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis that’s […]

Facing off against LeBron James on the basketball court is a daunting task on its own. But having LeBron James as a father is an entirely different level of pressure all together – just ask Bronny James. The young prospect was in action on Friday night at LeBron James’ old stomping grounds of St. Vincent-St. […]

When the Phoenix Suns secured their NBA Finals ticket on Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was across the street from Staples Center to watch a WNBA game. He didn’t even congratulate his good friend Chris Paul–at least not publicly on social media–despite it being CP3’s biggest career milestone. Such snub didn’t go unnoticed […]

O’Shea Jackson Jr., the oldest son of rapper Ice Cube, is one huge Los Angeles Lakers fan. So much so, that the 30-year-old is more than willing to go at it on Twitter with an avid supporter of the Purple & Gold’s most heated rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. This is exactly what went down […]

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t wasting any time restocking their coaching staff after the exit of now Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd. According to reports, Russell Westbrook’s former coach from the Washington Wizards and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Scott Brooks, is now on LA’s radar. Marc Stein of the New York Times reports that […]

LeBron James may be 36 years old, but the Los Angeles Lakers star remains one of the most dominant players in the NBA today. In fact, he continues to give rookies nightmares, just like what Memphis Grizzlies freshman Desmond Bane experienced. In an interview with Quenton Albertie of Slam Online, Bane shared how the Lakers […]

Kostas Antetokounmpo, the only member of the Antetokounmpo family with a ring, will sign a four-year deal with Olympiacos. The return to Greece will end Kostas’ two-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers (and possibly NBA career), which included the 2019-20 championship in the bubble. Christos Harpidis of betcornernews reported the pact on Friday. Sportando […]

The biggest Lakers news in La La Land from this latest media cycle has far and away been LeBron James and Damian Lillard being spotted together in public. Amid all the internal drama the Portland Trail Blazers star has been going through with his own franchise, there was LeBron, knowingly sparking some Dame to the […]

Without a doubt, LeBron James is the top guy that comes to mind when talking about the NBA. With four championship rings to his name and countless records broken, The King is definitely the go-to guy for everything basketball. Apart from his performance on the court, James can also be counted on as one of […]

If there’s one guard who really needs a change of scenery, it’s Kemba Walker. His stint with the Boston Celtics didn’t pan out as it was envisioned, and now he’s found himself with the rebuilding Oklahoma City Thunder. But even before he could suit up for a second for the Thunder, Walker might already see […]

The gargantuan NCAA rule change that allows athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness has been the talk of the sports world. NBA analyst and former Arizona Wildcat Richard Jefferson had a strong message on the new rule change, one that got the attention of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. While a […]

Just hours after the Phoenix Suns celebrated a trip to the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Clippers, a viral video surfaced on the internet. However, the clip was of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant just moments after winning their own Western Conference title to head to the NBA Finals. This is […]

The NBA offseason is just around the corner, and the biggest spotlight will definitely be on Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. Amidst all the internal turmoil the Blazers have gone through ever since their playoff elimination, rumors have swirling about Dame’s future, and Los Angeles Lakers fans are salivating. The recent buzz won’t do […]

USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo said that fans will probably never see LeBron James don the Team USA jersey once again. This isn’t shocking news as the man is already 36-years-old — still in his prime but has gone through years of wear and tear. Only a fool would lash out at James for […]

Andre Drummond was a highly-touted midseason addition on the Los Angeles Lakers roster. The 2-time All-Star was expected to bring even more high-level talent on a roster already featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, Drummond’s stint on the Lakers didn’t exactly go according to plan. The big man’s on-court production was decent, but nothing […]

Deandre Ayton has been a revelation in these NBA playoffs. The big man has reached a gear for the title-contending Phoenix Suns that he’s never displayed consistently throughout his first three seasons. But it appears that at least one voice thinks he’s still being held back – former Los Angeles Lakers center Mychal Thompson. The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got bounced in the first round of the playoffs against the Phoenix Suns, who are right around the corner from an appearance in the NBA Finals. With the latest injury to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, players such as LeBron James have been vocal regarding the short turnaround, which could be […]

As Team USA makes its final preparations for the upcoming summer Olympics, one of the most glaring absences from the squad is none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Then again, no one really expected the four-time NBA champ to join the national squad, and at this point, it looks like this is […]

A handful of Philadelphia 76ers fans are rooting for Ben Simmons to get out of town ASAP. Now, they seem to be one step closer to getting their wish, as the All-Star “guard” recently purchased a brand-new mansion in Los Angeles — almost 3,000 miles away from Philly. According to Dirt, the 24-year old closed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just lost their lead assistant coach Jason Kidd. But the team made quick work to find his replacement – LeBron James’ former assistant coach with the Miami Heat, David Fizdale. The news on the Lakers hire was reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Lakers are finalizing a deal to hire former […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis has a lofty goal for himself. This is exactly the reason why he won’t change his jersey number next season. Davis, who wears no. 3, was previously expected to switch back to his long-time no. 23 after LeBron James ditched it for his old no. 6. It’s hard […]

Dennis Schroder wants a massive bag, and he doesn’t plan on settling for anything less. The Los Angeles Lakers guard is sitting out playing for his German national team’s Olympic qualifiers for that exact reason. Now it appears that the vice president of the German Basketball Federation, Armin Andres, revealed the massive windfall that Dennis […]

Call Ja Morant super impressed by Clint Capela. After all, the Atlanta Hawks big man just did his best Kobe Bryant impression mid-game — in the Eastern Conference Finals no less! Midway through the final quarter of Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks, Capela was pressed with time with only five seconds left on the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is still in disbelief after seeing Giannis Antetokounmpo’s scary knee injury in Game 4 of the Milwaukee Bucks-Atlanta Hawks Eastern Conference Finals series. Midway through the third quarter of the contest, Antetokounmpo tried and failed to block a lob to Clint Capela from behind. As he went down, however, […]

In mid-June, LeBron James went on a lengthy rant about injuries, claiming the NBA should’ve listened to his message early on. It drew several responses around the league with Shaquille O’Neal being the latest to react to the Los Angeles Laker superstar’s statement. In an interview with CNBC’s Jessica Golden, O’Neal reminded that athletes are […]

Los Angeles Lakers youngster Talen Horton-Tucker is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, and if an NBA executive is to be believed, LA might need to throw some serious money to retain the guard. In a report by Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, a current Eastern Conference team executive expressed belief that […]

ESPN NBA analyst and commentator Stephen A. Smith doesn’t see Kawhi Leonard joining the Los Angeles Lakers if ever he and the Los Angeles Clippers decide to part ways. Instead, Smith thinks The Klaw would sign with the Miami Heat instead. Before Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, Smith said it is not in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers want to acquire a third star to pair with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and increasingly disgruntled Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has to be at the top of the wish list. Acquiring Lillard is financially feasible for the Lakers. Practically speaking, though, it’s hard to imagine general manager Rob […]

Shaquille O’Neal is defending his Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson from accusations of racism levied by Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen. Pippen has gone scorched earth on his former coach over the past few days. On Monday, during an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show“, the Hall of Fame forward doubled down on […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Metta World Peace has never been one to hide his true feelings. As the Los Angeles Clippers stole Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns to keep their hopes alive in the Western Conference Finals, Metta World Peace tweeted in support of Paul George. We need more people praising @Yg_Trece . […]

The Los Angeles Clippers continued their historic postseason Monday night, winning Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns and forcing a Game 6 back in Los Angeles. Paul George put on a masterful performance to lead his team to the win, and even name-dropped LeBron James when discussing his recovery from injuries and changing his game. […]

The rumors of Damian Lillard possibly joining the Los Angeles Lakers are as loud as Kyle Kuzma’s outfits. Fans have been making crazy theories about Lillard teaming up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis after yet another failed stint with the Portland Trail Blazers. Now, an old tweet of Lillard has sent everyone into an […]

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 […]