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When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for 32-year old Russell Westbrook, they immediately signed experienced veterans in 37-year old Carmelo Anthony, 35-year old Dwight Howard, 36-year old Trevor Ariza, and the sharpshooting 33-year old Wayne Ellington. They were often clowned by people as they claim the Lakers won’t have the legs to finish the regular […]

Isaiah Thomas made headlines after his astounding 81-point performance at the Seattle Pro-Am circuit. The buzz that his play generated eventually got him some looks on the NBA radar, including a rumored workout with the Los Angeles Lakers. IT spoke out to Malika Andrews on The Jump to talk about where he’s at both mentally […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will be facing Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the opener of the 2021-22 season, and LA legend Magic Johnson couldn’t get any more excited. On Twitter, Johnson praised the NBA for its epic key schedules that pit some of the best and most exciting teams […]

The Toronto Raptors held a press conference and Masai Ujiri recently talked about rebuilding and not talking the superteam route just like the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Raptors notably ended the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty as they won the 2019 NBA Championship. However, ever since the Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard bolted […]

The Los Angeles Lakers still have a couple of open roster spots they will try to fill out before the new season tips off. For his part, however, LeBron James might not be pleased with LA’s rumored free agency plans regarding those open spots. It was earlier reported that Isaiah Thomas worked out for the […]

Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss formed quite a bond with Kobe Bryant even after his playing days for the Purple & Gold came to an end. As a matter of fact, Buss recently revealed one particular plan that she had discussed with Kobe prior to the NBA legend’s untimely passing. According to Buss, this […]

The NBA 2K22 ratings of a handful of the top players from around the league have been released and at this point, it’s safe to say that it has taken more than a few folks by surprise. LeBron James himself doesn’t seem to be too pleased with how the ratings have been handed out as […]

Fans got a first look at NBA 2K22 and some of the ratings for players are being revealed. On Wednesday, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry received his for the game. He was given a 96 overall, but that didn’t impress LeBron James. Nah should be 99! 🤷🏾‍♂️ — LeBron James (@KingJames) August 18, 2021 […]

The “GOAT” or greatest of all-time debate is one that is constantly weighed in on by many. And for some reason, it’s always intriguing to hear who thinks what when the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan GOAT debate is had. Detroit Pistons rookie and No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham has entered the chat. Speaking […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr has been enjoying his offseason but after his recent comments regarding his top 5 players of all-time, he will surely have a lot of backlash from the Los Angeles Lakers fanbase. In a recent Instagram live video, the Nuggets forward was first asked who he will choose between Michael […]

Kevin Durant is one of the cover athletes of the highly-anticipated NBA 2K22 game. The Brooklyn Nets superstar is well aware of how stringent NBA 2K has been with regards to its player ratings, but at this point, KD is adamant that he deserves the elusive 99 rating. LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are two […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball couldn’t care less that people don’t want to call him Melo because of Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony. The 2020-21 Rookie of the Year has long been called Melo even before he made it to the NBA. However, some people don’t want him to call that nickname when he […]

While most people would say Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all time, Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham thinks otherwise. For him, the GOAT is Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Before anyone mocks the rook and criticize him from being unaware, Cunningham actually made a valid argument on his take–something that has long […]

It looks like the rumors are true that the Los Angeles Lakers are considering Isaiah Thomas as a potential support to their new Big 3 of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Thomas was among the three guards that the Lakers recently worked out along with Darren […]

In case you didn’t know the name Greg Brown III, you should now take note. The Portland Trail Blazers rookie just came up with what is easily the best dunk of the Summer League in Las Vegas. It was soo good that even Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James could not contain his emotions after […]

The 2003 NBA Draft is one for the record books and one that is constantly referenced. LeBron James went No. 1 overall to the Cleveland Cavaliers, now Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony went No. 3. Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade rounded out the top 5 to the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat, respectively. Appearing […]

The NBA schedule has been released for opening night and boy, is it going to be a good one. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will face Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, while Kevin Durants’ Brooklyn Nets face the defending champion, Milwaukee Bucks. NBA OPENING NIGHT ON TNT 🍿 (via @sam_amick) pic.twitter.com/jbcizNdshH […]

Christmas is about to be an exciting day in the NBA. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets will clash at the Staples Center in a heavyweight showdown. Nets-Lakers on Christmas day 🍿 (via @wojespn) pic.twitter.com/7gHNIOG9I7 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 17, 2021 Did we expect anything else? LeBron James and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have long been trying to forge their own history and identity, but they always find themselves in the shadow of their crosstown rival, the Lakers. After all, it’s tough to distinguish themselves when they play in the same arena. Their plans of leaving LeBron James and the Lakers behind at Staples […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went through a complete squad overhaul in the offseason. The arrival of several new players meant that others had to move on from their time in Hollywood. The Purple and Gold recently shared a tribute for all their departing players on Instagram, and it prompted a heartfelt reaction from none other […]

When Alex Caruso signed with the Chicago Bulls, fans and experts alike questioned why the Los Angeles Lakers let him walk away. It was then revealed that the Purple and Gold did not counter, suggesting that they didn’t want the gritty guard back. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, that was not the case. […]

It’s mid-August, which means 2021 NBA Free Agency is just about over. Of course, like basketball and #NBATwitter, the wheeling and dealing never stops. But once Summer League ends Tuesday, NBA activity will largely drift into a pre-training camp lull. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the league’s most active organization this offseason. They orchestrated […]

Winning an NBA championship will always cement your legacy as an NBA player, but winning it by beating the odds and grounding your way to victory will always have a special place in the fans’ hearts. Here are five NBA titles that proved to be the toughest ones stars have won since the year 2000. […]

It’s not every day that you find yourself in a photo with none other than LeBron James. And that was exactly what happened to 11-year-old Josh Boyman over the weekend. Boyman, who was present in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Summer League game against the Detroit Pistons, was more than ecstatic when he saw his biggest idol […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were among the most active teams in this year’s offseason. They completely revamped their roster as they made a blockbuster trade by giving up Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for superstar Russell Westbrook. After the trade, the Lakers swoop in Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Kent Bazemore, Carmelo Anthony, Wayne […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a busy offseason. They brought in Russell Westbrook and saw Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell go to Washington as part of the deal. They watched Alex Caruso sign with the Chicago Bulls, and then brought in a ton of veterans–including Carmelo Anthony, who finally gets to play […]

Carmelo Anthony is no longer that NBA superstar that he once was. The Los Angeles Lakers signing knows that fully well. But it remains to be seen if he’ll be part of the starting lineup or coming off the pine for the purple and gold. The whole idea of coming of the bench was entirely […]

Everyone said it couldn’t be done. Los Angeles Lakers fans were supposedly back at it again with their delusions that they could actually add a marquee star like Damian Lillard or Chris Paul on their roster. The photoshopped jersey swaps were widespread and had Lakers fans lusting over the possibilities.  The slander subsequently poured in […]

In a moment of absolute bliss for Los Angeles Lakers fans, Trevelin Queen basically became LeBron James for a few seconds against the Philadelphia 76ers. Don’t call me hyperbolic, Fred! That is assuming your name is Fred and you’re calling the above lede hyperbolic. If so, here’s my gosh slam proof. And as my mother […]

Former Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook seems more than happy being a member of the famed Los Angeles Lakers. However you want to shake that end of the stick is fine. That said, one intrepid social media user did some digging on Al Gore’s internet. During his voyage to Google Images, the user found something […]

Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso have found their way back together with the Chicago Bulls. The pair both came from the Los Angeles Lakers before Ball was shipped off in the deal that brought Anthony Davis. Speaking out on his newest Bulls teammate, Ball summed up Caruso’s impact in two words. Via Joe Crowley of […]

Dennis Schroder literally turned his back on $84 million when he rejected the Los Angeles Lakers’ extension offer a couple of months back. Now, he’s set to earn $5.9 million with the Boston Celtics this coming season, and the haters have been having a field day over his disastrous free agency decision. Schroder is well […]

Metta World Peace recently told the story of LeBron James recruiting him back in 2009 to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers. It quickly became a hot piece all over social media, leading to an inaccurate interpretation that World Peace rectified. Here’s the claim: Metta didn't want to play with Bron in Cleveland. 🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/H4xXC0niXA pic.twitter.com/HHmx6AMMnQ […]

LeBron James just made fun of everyone doubting Russell Westbrook’s fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. After the Purple and Gold traded for Russ to form a new Big 3 along with LeBron and Anthony Davis, fans and experts alike expressed concerns whether Westbrook is the right fit for the team. While his triple-double averages […]

We’ve all heard this story before. LeBron James is somehow defying time as he continues to be one of the most dominant forces in all of the NBA at the age of 36. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is actually going to be 37 this season, but at this point, it is clear that he’s […]

Isaiah Thomas is not giving up on his NBA dreams just yet, and it looks like he could get another opportunity sooner rather than later. In a recent appearance on the Jalen & Jacoby show, Thomas admitted he has been in talks with a few NBA teams about a potential signing. While IT didn’t specify […]

Coming into his 19th season in the NBA, it seems that LeBron James always finds a way to defy the odds and maintain a high-level of production year after year with the Lakers. In spite of his previous successes and Hall-Of-Fame career, it leaves one to ask the question: how would a LeBron James farewell […]

It might seem like he’s been around forever, but best believe Lance can still make ’em dance. Free agent guard Lance Stephenson, still only age 30 (surprising, right?), and he recently held a private workout on Friday, according to Chris Haynes. Free agent guard Lance Stephenson will hold a private workout this morning in Las […]

The Chicago Bears got preseason action started on Saturday against the Miami Dolphins, which gave fans a live look at first-rounder Justin Fields. The former Ohio State star has impressed heavily and that even caught the attention of LeBron James. Take a look at his reaction to Fields’ first NFL touchdown: Justin Fields is so […]