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Kobe Bryant is the ultimate personification of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. This is exactly why it’s contemptuous to even consider Kobe playing for another team in the NBA — even more so for the Lakers’ bitter rivals in the Los Angeles Clippers. As it turns out, however, Bryant actually almost joined the Clippers in […]

The Utah Jazz will try and continue their impressive run as the NBA’s top team when they have a rematch of Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Jazz-Lakers prediction and pick. The Jazz dropped their last game, which just so happens to be […]

Nobody talked more smack to Michael Jordan — or anyone else — in the 1990s than Gary Payton. Over two decades later, The Glove is at it, albeit more indirectly. During an interview with Brandon “Scoop B’”Robinson on the Scoop B Radio Podcast, the Hall of Fame guard and legendary trash-talking aficionado weighed in on […]

Lamar Odom reflected on how much Lakers legend Kobe Bryant meant to him during his appearance on Showtime’s All The Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. Odom got emotional speaking about Bryant’s mindset and constant drive to be great. He mused Kobe was a killer day in and day out, even from the […]

From 2014-17, the Los Angeles Lakers drafted numerous players that have turned into solid players at the NBA level. LA decided to risk it all and trade their entire young core at the time of Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Hart to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019 in order to acquire Anthony Davis. […]

Just because Cody Bellinger is a massive sports superstar in Los Angeles, it doesn’t mean that his NBA fandom affiliation is rooted in Hollywood. In fact, he’s neither a Los Angeles Lakers nor LA Clippers fan. In a recent interview with Adam Caparell of Yahoo! Entertainment, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman revealed that he […]

His Airness. The King. The Greek Freak. An awesome nickname is a cherry on top for NBA players. They help provide an aura of mystique and usually represent a key facet of that player’s game. However, not all players were fortunate enough to be bestowed with such monikers. Look no further than Los Angeles Lakers center […]

It seems like Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was spending his Sunday watching the thrilling Miami Heat versus Brooklyn Nets game. After Heat forward Bam Adebayo won the game for the Heat, James went on Twitter to react to an impressive shot.  James, who is currently rehabbing from an ankle injury, is set to […]

More than a year after his tragic passing and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant lives on in the memories of his loved ones, especially his wife, Vanessa. Today happens to be Kobe and Vanessa’s 20th wedding anniversary, and she took the time to remember the occasion and post a heartwarming message on her Instagram […]

One of the more touching stories of the last year was how much Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol and his family cared for Vanessa Bryant in the wake of Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s tragic passing. Throughout the time since Kobe’s death, Gasol and his wife have been there for Vanessa and her children. That […]

Even with the presence of LeBron James in Tinseltown, it’s safe to say that the addition of Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers cemented the team’s status as a perennial championship contender. After seven seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, Davis requested a trade in the middle of the 2018-19 NBA season. The trade, […]

Andre Drummond hasn’t been playing for the Los Angeles Lakers for very long, but he’s already making his mark. In six games so far, Drummond is averaging 12.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks. The Lakers center is also sporting a new look in the form of a flashy new grill: https://t.co/QtSCPaf5xw New team, new […]

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 […]