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The Los Angeles Lakers are in the middle of the regular season, currently ranked third in the Western Conference. Even with Anthony Davis sidelined, this team is still making a strong push for a potential NBA title for the second year in a row. Additionally, LeBron James is making a bid to win the MVP […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has officially been placed in the league’s concussion protocol after slipping and hitting the back of his head on the floor during Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. According to the Lakers’ latest release, Caruso has been diagnosed with a mild concussion. The team then noted that more “updates […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has taken the NBA by storm, while his older brother Lonzo Ball is coming into his own for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. With the two Ball brothers playing well, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is spending his free time wondering just what a backcourt feature Lonzo and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost Alex Caruso on Saturday after the 27-year-old hit his head hard on the floor in L.A.’s 105-100 win over the Indiana Pacers. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has provided an update on Caruso’s head injury, and at this point, the 6-foot-5 point guard (and the Lakers) seems to have dodged […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are slated to take on the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, and as it turns out, they will enter the tough back-to-back set extremely shorthanded. Aside from Anthony Davis, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has just confirmed that the defending champs will be without […]

LeBron James has taken a more vocal approach to racial and political issues in recent years as he continues to be a valuable role model on the Los Angeles Lakers. With it being the tragic one-year anniversary of Breonn Taylor’s death, James took to Twitter to show love toward Taylor. #SAYHERNAME 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣 Continue to Rest […]

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers on Friday, but Kyle Kuzma won the night. On an evening when the Lakers learned Anthony Davis will be out at least two more weeks, Kuzma carried the scoring load in L.A.’s 105-100 victory at Staples Center. Looking ahead to the second half of the season, I […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got a massive scare early in the second quarter of their game against the Indiana Pacers after Alex Caruso hit the back of his head on the floor. While dribbling the ball to the basket, Caruso lost control and tried to save the possession. In the process, however, he slipped and […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is out for at least two more weeks as he recovers from his calf injury. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Davis will be re-evaluated in half a month after he was seen and evaluated by team doctors on Friday  night. It was also noted that the Lakers big  […]

Kyle Kuzma called the Los Angeles Lakers’ first half a “win.” All things considered, he’s right. They’re 24-13 with the league’s best defense, despite rarely fielding their best effort. L.A. has flaws — shooting, rim protection, wing depth — but it’s difficult to gauge how pernicious those will be when the games really count, as […]

When it comes to weight training, LeBron James is keeping it in the family. James posted a video to his Facebook page showcasing his home training facility, with cameos from Bronny and Bryce Maximus. We need a James Family montage a la Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan in the Rocky and Creed franchises. It […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso is pumped up for the second half of this season, per Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, “I’m ready to go … I’m in a good place. A little break was all I really needed,” Caruso said. “After about 4, 5 days, I was ready to get back in the […]

Way back in 2015, LaMarcus Aldridge was one of the most sought-after free agents in the league. One of the possible destinations for the longtime Portland Trail Blazer was the Los Angeles Lakers.  It reached the point, where Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine joined in recruitment efforts for the Purple and Gold. LA Lakers, LA (LaMarcus Aldridge) […]

Montrezl Harrell of the Los Angeles Lakers has been in the news the last couple of days, but not because of anything he did on the court. First, the reigning Sixth Man of the Year posted this ominous Tweet on his account: Think it’s time I call it quits to everything and everyone! — َ […]

In many ways, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ quest to repeat has gone anything but according to plan. From navigating stringent Covid-19 protocols to dealing with an array of injuries, to even contending with the rise of a new championship contender in the Western Conference, the Lakers’ road to the Finals has featured […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled over the past several weeks since superstar big man Anthony Davis went down with a calf injury. With the defending champs set to open the second half of their season with a bout against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, team head coach Frank Vogel recently provided an update on […]

A lot has changed over the past year for Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma. From being an unpopular figure within the Lakers fan base, Kuz has now grown into his role as a key role player for the defending champs. Kyle Kuzma himself opened up about how his life has changed significantly over what […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has a guaranteed spot on the Tokyo Olympics roster if he’s interested in returning. According to Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation, James is undecided on whether or not he’s going to be playing in the Olympics. LeBron didn't commit nor say he wouldn't commit to Team USA for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers return to action in their first game after the All-Star break on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. The defending champs will officially get the second half of their season underway and for LeBron James, the four-time league MVP is all systems go for the rest of the way. LeBron has come […]

Purple and gold reign once again. The Los Angeles Lakers — fresh off winning the franchise’s 17th championship in the bubble — sold more official merchandise in the United States than any other NBA team through the first half of the 2020-21 season, the league revealed on Thursday. Not surprisingly, LeBron James, in his 18th […]

LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers are currently behind the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns at the top of the Western Conference. The Lakers have been without Anthony Davis for a few weeks now, and they’ve been struggling a bit with him sidelined. With Davis out and his return date unclear, Los Angeles is looking to […]

Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner and president Jeanie Buss has said LeBron James is a real-life superhero. And in a recent tweet, Buss doubled down on her earlier statement, highlighting the elite standards of the Lakers organization. Buss believes that LeBron’s superhero-like persona fits the winning culture of the Purple and Gold. She recently spoke […]

On Wednesday, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich confirmed that the franchise will part ways with LaMarcus Aldridge. Gregg Popvich says the San Antonio Spurs are working on a trade scenarios for LaMarcus Aldridge. He's healthy, but not currently with the team as both sides pursue 'opportunities to move him elsewhere.' (via @RealTomPetrini) pic.twitter.com/cQGcOEjS78 […]

Following a win on February 28, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James lamented the continued absence of fans at Staples Center. “It just gives you an extra boost,” he told reporters. “I would love for us to start having fans here in California, especially here at Staples. It would just add so much for us.” […]

It seems as though the NBA is rewarding the 16 teams that made the 2020 playoffs last season with some new uniforms. The league has been at the forefront of releasing different styles of jerseys, as what seems to be a daily occurrence. This brings us to the NBA Earned Jerseys reveal. The latest to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are clearly hoping Damian Jones solves some of their Anthony Davis problem. A report coming from ESPN’s main NBA reporting guru states that the center has inked yet another 10-day deal with the famed Purple and Gold. The proof, my friends, is in the tweet: The Lakers intend to sign center […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss extended her love and support for big man Montrezl Harrell, after he sent out an emotional tweet dedicated to his grandmother, who passed away in July of last year. We love you Montrezl ❤️ here is a hug until I can see you🤗 https://t.co/HsDh1ge1QS — Jeanie Buss (@JeanieBuss) March […]

The comparisons between LeBron James and Tom Brady are constant. Both are regarded as up there as the best of their respective sports and both have left a long-lasting legacy and impact. But could LeBron get one up on his fellow GOAT by joining Brady at his own game? According to three-time NFL Pro Bowl […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James holds a 4-0 record as team captain in the NBA All-Star Game. He credited luck as one of the major reasons for his impressive streak. And from the looks of it, he wants to remain undefeated forever. Per Sanjesh Singh of Lakers Nation, LeBron wants to retire from being […]

Ever since it was discovered that LeBron James’ son, Bronny, was interested in basketball like his father, people began coming to the conclusion that they could play together one day–possibly on the Los Angeles Lakers. With people speaking about the possibility of them playing together, James recently discussed his honest take on the matter, via […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sparked controversy during a conference call on Sunday by declining to say whether he will accept a COVID-19 vaccination. LeBron believes it’s a private matter: “That’s a conversation that my family and I will have. Pretty much keep that to a private thing,” James said. “Obviously I saw Adam […]

LeBron James continues to show why he’s the best player in the NBA at 36 years old for the Los Angeles Lakers in his 18th season. While James hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down anytime soon, Jeanie Buss spoke to ESPN about the star’s long-term outlook on the Lakers. “It is like a really […]

Andre Smith, the brother of Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, could take his talents to the league soon, albeit as a professional gamer in the NBA 2K League. The Utah product shared how he used to trick his younger brother into thinking that they were playing against each other back in their childhood days. […]

Vanessa Bryant has won the case to name four Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies who took and leaked the gruesome photos of the Kobe Bryant crash site. Via Instagram, the widow of the Los Angeles Lakers icon sent her gratitude to the judge who presided the case. Vanessa shared screenshots of the Los Angeles Times […]

Vanessa Bryant has won her case to release the names of the four Los Angeles Country sheriff’s deputies who allegedly shared photos of the helicopter crash that killed her husband, Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi. In a report by Richard Winton of Los Angeles Times, U.S. District Judge John F. Walter […]

New York Knicks rookie Obi Toppin and his high-flying antics in the Slam Dunk Contest was one of the highlights of the recently-concluded NBA All-Star Weekend. Even before his participation in the All-Star festivities, Toppin had already established himself as a rising star. As it turns out, however, even Toppin himself could not help but […]

On Monday, The New York Times’ Marc Stein reported that should the Cleveland Cavaliers reach a buyout agreement with Andre Drummond, the center will give the prospect of signing with the Los Angeles Lakers “strong consideration.” This is good news for the Lakers, and it should rattle — or gently shake — every other contender. […]

Exactly 18,997 paying spectators were lucky enough to witness Kobe Bryant play his last ever NBA game with the Los Angeles Lakers on April 13, 2016, and one of those lucky people got even luckier by selling their ticket – signed by Mamba himself – for just over $40,000. According to TMZ, a ticket from […]

Blake Griffin was hardly an All-Star talent when he suited up for the Detroit Pistons this season. But his move to Brooklyn has bookies thinking the Nets are the new NBA title favorites. The Nets surpassed the Los Angeles Lakers as the odds-on favorites, per BetOnline.ag. Those two teams are followed by the L.A. Clippers […]