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Dennis Schroder was the MVP for the Los Angeles Lakers in Saturday’s wacky 127-115 OT victory over the extremely shorthanded Utah Jazz at Staples Center (with fans in attendance, for the second time). Another resilient and gritty win for the short-handed Lakers (despite the Jazz DNPs), 127-115. After giving up the lead late in the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry just notched his 10th straight 30-point game in their showdown against the Boston Celtics on Saturday. With that, Curry just tied Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant for most 30-point games at the age of 33 or older. Per @EliasSports, Stephen Curry's 10-game 30-point streak ties Kobe Bryant for […]

Former NBA star Rasheed Wallace offered a pretty hot take regarding the Los Angeles Lakers’ hopes to repeat. Wallace appeared on ESPN’s First Take and suggested that Anthony Davis is the’ most important piece if they win back-to-back championships this season. “I think he’s [Anthony Davis] the pivotal piece for the Lakers. No disrespect to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a huge win on Saturday as they took down the league-best Utah Jazz in overtime, 127-115. After the game, LA guard Dennis Schroder had a bit of a message for the rest of the NBA with regards to the Lakers’ status moving forward. Schroder just had to remind everyone […]

If Mychal Thompson had his way, he would have wanted Klay Thompson to follow in his footsteps and also play for the Los Angeles Lakers. For sure, the Purple and Gold faithful would have wanted that, too. The younger Thompson did go on to play in California like his old man, albeit in Oakland where […]

There’s nothing LeBron James wants more right now than to get back on the court. Who can blame him? It feels like an eternity since fans last saw The King don the Purple and Gold alongside his Los Angeles Lakers teammates. The Lakers superstar was once again in attendance at Staples Center on Saturday, as […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was caught on camera rehabbing his right ankle in the sidelines during Saturday’s game against the Utah Jazz. James was putting weight on his right ankle, which is a good sign for the Purple and Gold.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ESPN (@espn) […]

Montrezl Harrell is definitely an energy guy. This is exactly what he exhibited yet again on Saturday as he got his Los Angeles Lakers teammate to their feet after an emphatic finish against the Utah Jazz. Harrell came out of nowhere to throw down a nasty putback jam that clearly got his teammates all excited […]

Championship teams traditionally visit the White House, but much like everything else, this practice was put on hold due to the pandemic. The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to visit 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for winning it all last season, and it will stay that way this month.  Because of scheduling and existing COVID-19 protocols, the […]

The Utah Jazz sit atop the rankings of the Western Conference. With a 42-14 record, the Jazz has surprisingly been one of the best teams in the league. With a playoff berth nearly clinched already, it seems Utah is giving their star players a break for their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. According […]

For retired star Vince Carter, the standing in the NBA is clear: the Brooklyn Nets are the team to beat this 2020-21 season. After watching Kevin Durant and the Nets take down the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, 130-115, Carter was even more convinced that the Brooklyn side has everything what it takes to win the […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has been the epitome of loyalty in basketball. He played all 21 of his NBA seasons with the Mavs and was so faithful to the franchise that it seemed futile to try to even lure him to another team. Rumors about him leaving never really gained enough momentum to be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics at Staples Center on Thursday, 121-113, in a game they never led and was mostly a blowout — save for a garbage-time surge that nearly resulted in an epically bad beat. Lakers continue to struggle without Anthony Davis 👀 Bulls -1 💰Mavericks -5 💰Heat -7 💰Suns […]

Kings rookie Tyrese Haliburton has lit the league on fire since his arrival in Sacramento as this year’s 12th overall NBA Draft pick. The crafty guard has been hailed for his tremendous basketball IQ, passing instincts and funky shooting mechanics. The former Iowa State standout has already made a number of teams regret their decisions […]

Marc Gasol channeled his inner Mamba Mentality on Thursday after the Los Angeles Lakers center dislocated his left finger against the Boston Celtics. Gasol gave Kobe Bryant flashbacks as he popped his finger back in place before returning and playing his heart out. After the tough 121-113 loss at home, Lakers coach Frank Vogel gave […]

After his big night against the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown got his groove on with teammates Tristan Thompson and Kemba Walker. While Brown was being interviewed by Reggie Miller and Kevin Harlan, Walker suddenly hugged him from behind as a congratulation for his 40-point outburst for the Celtics against the defending […]

Against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Kemba Walker of the Boston Celtics showed off his perfect vision on a sweet dime to Jaylen Brown, who finished it off with a one-handed spike. See the perfectly executed play by the Celtics below. It’s a play that was made possible by the chemistry between Walker and […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is baffled why Andre Drummond’s old teams let go of such a phenomenal talent. Prior to the Lakers’ hosting of the Boston Celtics on Thursday, Kuzma did not hold back in criticizing the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers for giving up on the two-time All-Star. As far as […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol is tough as nails. In case you need convincing just how durable the Spaniard is, check out this gnarly sequence from the Lakers’ hosting of the Boston Celtics at Staples Center on Thursday. Gasol fought hard for a loose ball in the second half, as he dove to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may be missing LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but Talen Horton-Tucker is more than capable of putting on a show. Playing the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, the hometown folk hero went coast-to-coast before finishing with a circus layup at the rim. The legend of THT continues to grow. Now you […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has been sitting on the sidelines for quite some time. So it’s understandable if he tries all sorts of antics to combat the boredom. On Thursday against the Boston Celtics, he tried to entertain himself by clowning none other than LeBron James. Peep the clip below to witness Davis’ […]

On the day his team received good news on his impending return to action, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis was spotted putting in some light work ahead of the game with the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Peep the clip below to see Davis casually nail a perimeter shot. According to Lakers head coach Frank […]

For the first time in more than a year, fans are now allowed to watch the Los Angeles Lakers play in Staples Center. In a sweet coincidence, the first game that fans are going to witness is with the Lakers’ archrivals, the Boston Celtics. Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times caught the first sight […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Boston Celtics. Drummond, who the Lakers previously acquired via the buyout market, is still recovering from the toe injury he hurt versus the Milwaukee Bucks in his debut.  Drummond’s toe was stepped on during the Brooklyn Nets game where he […]

Nobody emulated Michael Jordan more successfully and determinedly — in terms of style, mentality, and winning — than late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Jordan was one of Bryant’s ultimate heroes and closest confidants, so it’s only fitting that the six-time NBA champion will be Kobe’s presenter when the longtime Lakers guard is formally […]

The Boston Celtics travel to Staples Center tonight to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Lakers prediction and pick. The Celtics currently hold a record of 29-26 overall and 27-28 against the spread. Boston is coming off […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has always been one to seek inspiration from the greats of the game, including and especially former Laker legend Kobe Bryant. James quote-tweeted a rather humorous Bryant quote from his playing days. The “Black Mamba” was asked which player’s compliment would mean the most to him, to which Kobe […]

Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the 2020 class on May 15. Here’s the full list: Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant in the 2020 Naismith Hall of Fame @Hoophall induction ceremony on May 15. Full list of inductees and presenters: pic.twitter.com/iD5r6EIxHF — Shams […]

Anthony Davis had started to sense his time with the New Orleans Pelicans was fizzling. Like other superstars in today’s NBA, he took control of the situation himself by asking to be traded. For Davis, he specifically wanted to join the Los Angeles Lakers to team up with LeBron James. Davis got his wish, and […]

Ever since LeBron James and Anthony Davis went down to injury, there are many that have doubted the Los Angeles Lakers’ supremacy in the Western Conference. Without their two stars, they are now vulnerable, and probably little chance of catching the West’s top four seeds, even with both James and Davis set to return sooner […]

The 2020-2021 NBA schedule has been insane, to say the least. While it may have benefited basketball fans to watch a ton of daily, it clearly doesn’t suit well for any player right now. One veteran assistant coach in the league told ESPN’S Bextern Holmes that the NBA schedule has been the worst he’s ever […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal has just sent out a warning shot for the rest of the NBA with regards to LA’s championship odds this season. With the Lakers falling in the standings in the West of late, there has been some concern surrounding their title defense this year. Shaq, on the other hand, […]

At long last, the Los Angeles Lakers will welcome 2,000 fans back to Staples Center on Thursday, just in time for a matchup with their long-time rivals, the Boston Celtics. While the Lakers players and coaches are amped to have fans back in the building, the arena’s health and safety protocols quickly came under scrutiny. […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond has no idea where his “Big Penguin” nickname came from. Yet the nickname seems to have enough renown that LeBron James asked Drummond about it after the two-time All-Star signed with the Lakers. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1382164791725158405 Apparently, Drummond has an affinity for penguins. He said as much following Tuesday night’s win […]

Has LeBron James turned into a merchandise czar in advance of the Space Jam sequel? James showed off some fresh Tune Squad gear from his upcoming movie as he boarded the Los Angeles Lakers’ flight back to Los Angeles. It’s pretty sick: Come on and slam 🐰 pic.twitter.com/1vFHRTgy69 — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 14, 2021 […]

The Denver Nuggets lost star point guard Jamal Murray for the remainder of their 2020-21 campaign after he suffered a devastating torn ACL in his left knee. Murray sustained the injury late in the fourth quarter of their 116-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday. The obvious consequence of losing Murray means Denver’s […]

The newest acquisition of the Los Angeles Lakers in center Andre Drummond will still need more time to adjust to his new team in order to be more effective. On Tuesday night, he came out with a disappointing performance but remained optimistic that he will be able to get his groove sooner than later, especially […]

On the second leg of a back-to-back at the end of a seven-game road trip — the final five of which came on the East Coast — the Los Angeles Lakers earned a hard-fought, sneakily impressive win over the similarly undermanned Charlotte Hornets, 101-93, at the Spectrum Center on Tuesday. The victory moved the Lakers […]

Although some NBA teams have allowed fans back into the stadiums, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the few that have not. However, that is all changing as the Lakers take on the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. The Lakers will have some fans in attendance at Staple Center for the first time since […]