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The Boston Celtics have an illustrious history. Naturally, with an NBA-best 17 championships, Boston has incited rivalries over the years with players and teams in the way of a pursuit for a title. Here are the Celtics’ five most hated rivals in the history of the franchise. 5. Milwaukee Bucks The Bucks battled Boston for […]

Could it be true? That LeBron James is indeed—GASP!—human? Just minutes earlier, LeBron reposted on his Instagram Stories a quote on staying focused on the dream ahead. It talked about sacrificing personal life to achieve goals. It also mentioned that these days, challenges are a marathon and not a race. The King posted a 100 […]

It’s no secret that at this point, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not 100 percent healthy. He just recently returned from a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a high-ankle sprain, and he has since taken a few knocks over the past couple of games. Lakers coach Frank Vogel has provided a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has pretty much won it all throughout what has been an illustrious career. One award he has not bagged, however, is an Oscar. Well, leave it to the internet to change that. LeBron was accused of playacting after being poked in the eye by Draymond Green in the dying […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s shoes are going to be worn forever it seems like. Even with the rumors regarding the next step for the company, they aren’t done pumping out new colorways and limited editions. Milwaukee Bucks reserve PJ Tucker sported these rare, never-before-seen Kobe colorways that the Bucks rocked for the […]

LeBron James’ legacy has been highly disputed by fans across the world. Some recognize him as the greatest of all time while others try to squander all of his accomplishments. He has a chance to reshape his legacy with the Los Angeles Lakers in this coming fortnight against the Phoenix Suns, beginning with a crucial […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James found himself in hot water recently after he attended a promotional event for tequila brand, Lobos 1707. He was spotted with several high-profile celebrities like music artist Drake and actor Michael B. Jordan, but what created controversy was the fact that those who were in the even were mask-less. […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope offered a simple explanation for the Los Angeles Lakers’ uninspired 99-90 Game 1 loss to the Phoenix Suns, which tipped off at 12:30 p.m. PT on Sunday. “We’ve gotta come out with a sense of urgency,” the 3-and-D wing said following Lakers’ practice on Monday. “We knew they were gonna come out strong. […]

The Phoenix Suns escaped in a wild Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Arizona on Sunday. However, tempers flared, and Suns guard Cam Payne ended up being ejected after a scuffle between both teams. After the game, Payne gave his thoughts on the play that led to his ejection in the 4th […]

Getting behind 1-0 in the NBA Playoffs will have the anxiety tick up just a bit for teams that fall into the undesirable category. Game 2’s are set to get underway in a couple of series’ on Monday night. With each series having concluded Game 1, here are two teams that lost Game 1 but […]

The Los Angeles Lakers repeat bid took a huge haymaker to the chin in the opening round against a gritty Phoenix Suns team. Anthony Davis was quick to shoulder the blame for the loss, taking “full responsibility” after a putrid showing, as he told a swarm of reporters during the postgame presser. "There's no way […]

It looks like LeBron James is already over their loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Just a few hours after their tough defeat in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, LeBron took to Instagram to congratulate his good friend Drake for being named Artist of the Decade at the Billboard […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still the defending NBA champions, but they sure didn’t look like it on Sunday night. LeBron James and his Lakers side fell to the Phoenix Suns in a grimy contest that involved multiple altercations. In a battle of physicality and size, the Suns surprisingly came out on top despite being […]

Former NBA champion and Los Angeles Lakers stalwart Metta World Peace has found his way back in the news. The former defensive stud causes a stir every once in a while, and this latest scorching take has to have something to do with the ongoing Stephen Jackson and Kwame Brown drama. It’s nearly impossible to […]

It’s no secret that Drake is a diehard NBA fan. No fake love in that. You’ve seen his viral reaction during the intense play-in tournament classic between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. Now, it’s his son Adonis, who’s a LeBron James fan, that has gone viral for his reaction. It had […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their first game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, 99-90. The Lakers, who came in Sunday’s game with a six-game winning streak, lost the game plan battle as well. LA couldn’t buy a basketball, and it didn’t help that their star player Anthony Davis was outplayed by Deandre Ayton. Are […]

Let’s do away with hyperboles: Devin Booker is good. But on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers, Booker was even better. In his very first game in the NBA Playoffs, Booker made sure to tow the Phoenix Suns to a resounding victory over LeBron James and the rest of the defending champions with a performance […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 1 to the Phoenix Suns, 99-90. Heading into the series, one of the main points of intrigue was the first career playoff meeting between LeBron James and Chris Paul — the longtime friends and respective orchestrators for each team. However, on Sunday, the anticipated chess match became less about […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have lost Game 1 of their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, but the Purple and Gold faithful should not hit the panic button just yet. After all, they have LeBron James who has proven time and time again that he’s built for such moments. As noted by […]

The Phoenix Suns outshined LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers in the opener of their Round 1 playoff series, thanks in large part to Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton. Booker and Ayton recorded a brilliant start to what should be many more playoff games, as even LeBron and Davis were unable to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost the first game of the NBA playoffs last year against the Portland Trail Blazers. They were fine. They won the NBA title. This year’s Game 1 loss to the Phoenix Suns might not be that much of a problem, either… but the Lake Show has to wonder if Anthony Davis […]

The Los Angeles Lakers figured in a heated exchange that almost led to a brawl with the Phoenix Suns following a Chris Paul foul on LeBron James early in the fourth quarter. After a free-throw that bounced on the rim, James tried to recover the ball, only to be fouled by Paul, who wrapped his […]

It’s nothing you haven’t heard before, but it’s something you might not have seen before, at least in terms of the precise numbers. Yes, you have seen the Los Angeles Lakers have a plus-17 advantage in free throw attempts in one half of an NBA playoff game. That’s nothing new… but a plus-17 advantage when […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially began their title defense on Sunday in Game 1 of the first round against the Phoenix Suns. Ahead of that tilt, Lakers star Anthony Davis had a message for all the haters who think he’s soft. Via Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register: “I don’t give a (expletive) – […]

Chris Paul went down and was seen in a lot of pain after a collision in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Phoenix Suns point guard fell down in a heap and was grabbing his right shoulder. The contact looked to be between Paul and his Suns teammate Cam Johnson, who grazed the […]

LeBron James has been well-known to dominate first-round playoff matchups. The Los Angeles Lakers star famously has not lost in the opening round of the playoffs at any point in his first 17 years in the NBA. His sterling record currently stands at 14-0. While most would expect that to be the best mark in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers begin their campaign to repeat on Sunday afternoon against the Phoenix Suns. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Lakers-Suns prediction and pick for the first postseason game in the desert. The Lakers ended the regular season with a record of 42-20 overall and are 31-40-1 […]

Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns tip off one of the more unique No. 7 vs. No. 2 series in NBA history. Let’s set the stage for the first career postseason matchup between LeBron James and Chris Paul. Season Series Phoenix took two of three matchups, but that’s hardly indicative of, well, anything. […]

Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers just secured their spot in the playoffs following a momentous win over the Golden State Warriors in Wednesday’s play-in battle. The defending champs are now set to face a tough test in the second-seeded Phoenix Suns in the first round, but as it […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially begin their NBA title defense on Sunday. One thing’s for sure entering their first-round matchup against the Phoenix Suns: LeBron James and Anthony Davis aren’t fully healthy. Whether they’ll play or not is an entirely different matter. Both Lakers superstars appeared on the injury report, with Davis tagged with a […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schröder has not looked the same since returning from spending 10 days in the league’s health and safety protocols. Conversely, Alex Caruso has been superb, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope remains the most underrated player on the team. In Los Angeles’ first-round series against the Point God, Chris Paul, and the […]

After six long years, Devin Booker is finally headed to the playoffs. If you ask the Phoenix Suns superstar, however, a postseason berth is just the beginning. Heading into the Suns’ first-round matchup against the defending champions Los Angeles Lakers, Booker came out with a strong commitment for the fans in Phoenix about what the […]

We all knew Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James wouldn’t get suspended for breaking the league’s health and safety protocols. After all, this is the King and frankly, the basketball world would have been in an absolute uproar if Adam Silver decided differently. NBA legend and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley had a similar way […]

LeBron James has evaded any serious repercussions after violating the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The Los Angeles Lakers star was caught partying with Drake and Michael B. Jordan in honor of some tequila brand. But the league didn’t just give LeBron James a slap on the wrist. They let him off absolutely scot-free. […]

After facing Covid-19 controversy, LeBron James is all set to play for the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. But head on over to NBA twitter and fans have been quick to call out the double standard that the league is displaying in favor of LeBron and […]

The Brooklyn Nets are seen by a handful of observers as one of the favorites to win the NBA title this season. They might need to find some motivation from a certain Los Angeles Lakers title team. For as talented as the Nets’ squad is, there are just as many questions surrounding the viability of […]

LeBron James had previously been in hot water over his COVID-19 protocol violations. But any heat surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers star has officially been doused. ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the league has decided NOT to penalize LeBron James for his actions that appeared to violate health and safety protocols. This means that […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for their first-round matchup with the Phoenix Suns, they’ve been handed a scary blow after it was made common knowledge that LeBron James broke the league’s health and safety protocols. While it’s unknown if the NBA will punish him yet, the Lakers have also just steered clear of […]

In an epic middle-of-the-night news dump, it was announced that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James broke NBA protocol when it comes to dealing with COVID-19. This news broke only a few hours after an interview featuring the Lakers star was making the rounds in which he wouldn’t state if he got vaccinated. In turn, […]