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Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash loved what he saw from Kevin Durant after returning from a lengthy lay-off due to a hamstring strain. Despite playing just 19 minutes in his first game back since February, the one-time NBA MVP had a productive showing for the Nets, scoring 17 points off the bench in an […]

At shootaround on Thursday, hours ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ gritty six-point loss to the Miami Heat at the AmericanAirlines Arena, head coach Frank Vogel challenged Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to have his biggest scoring night of the season. “I actually literally asked him to score 25 tonight,” Vogel said afterward. KCP responded to his coach’s […]

As far as Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Shroder is concerned, his teammate Montrezl Harrell won’t have to shell out his own money to pay for his league-imposed $25,000 fine. After the Lakers’ 110-104 loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday, Schroder was made aware that the reigning Sixth Man of the Year was penalized […]

LeBron James has been out for 10 games straight now, and in his absence, the Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling. They’ve gone 4-6 without him and Anthony Davis on the court, forcing the Lakers to drop in the Western Conference. Some have questioned whether Father Time is finally catching up to James at 36 […]

The world lost a rap legend and pop culture icon on Friday when Earl “DMX” Simmons passed away at just 50 years of age. Many have gone to social media to offer their condolences, as the rapper played a vital role in the upbringing of many. One of those people was none other than Los […]

Technically, Thursday’s matchup with the Miami Heat was Andre Drummond’s second appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers. For all intents and purposes, though, the Finals rematch at AmericanAirlines Arena was Drummond’s first full game with the defending champions (well, what’s left of them). The two-time All-Star was signed via buyout two Sundays ago and suited up […]

The league suspended several Toronto Raptors players including Fred VanVleet for their apparent role in the scuffle with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Fans who tuned in to the game were puzzled about VanVleet’s suspension, but especially VanVleet himself who flocked to Twitter to express his thoughts. VanVleet just had to laugh out loud […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley isn’t happy with how the NBA handled the altercation between the Lakers and the Toronto Raptors earlier this week. The 35-year-old called out the league for the rather steep penalties the office has handed to Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker and Montrezl Harrell. THT was slapped with a one-game suspension […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris was thrown out on Thursday’s game versus the Miami Heat after garnering two technical fouls. Morris left the game with 12 points and three rebounds in 34 minutes of action in Thursday’s loss. This marks the Lakers’ sixth loss without their superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.  In Morris’ […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler felt a bit disrespected after Los Angeles Lakers big man Andre Drummond switched on him in their game on Thursday. So much so that after knocking down a jumper right in Drummond’s face, Butler had some choice words. After being switched, Drummond, being much slower than Butler, remained cautious and […]

There’s no denying that the Los Angeles Lakers are in a tough spot right now. Injuries to their stars have led to this team slipping down in the standings out West. However, in the mind of the great Charles Barkley, it’s only a matter of time before a full-strength LA side starts dominating the league […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were a tad shorthanded on Thursday as they faced off against the Miami Heat in a rematch of the 2020 NBA Finals. As such, new LA recruit Andre Drummond decided to take on some point guard duties for the defending champs. Here’s a look at Drummond leading a transition break for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat took the hardwood against each other for an NBA Finals rematch on Thursday. In the first quarter, the story of the game was the Heat’s free throw advantage. They were given 18 attempts in the first quarter alone. Meanwhile, the Lakers made a trip to the free throw […]

Good news, Los Angeles Lakers fans! The Lakers will be revealing their 17th championship banner on May 12 before they go up against the New York Knicks, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. This was announced by Lakers President Jeanie Buss on Spectrum SportsNet on Thursday.  The Lakers, who claimed their championship rings on opening […]

Reports have just confirmed that Kyle Kuzma will be unavailable on Thursday when his Los Angeles Lakers take on the Miami Heat. Kuz adds to a long list of injuries for the defending champs, that is currently headlined by their superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. This report comes via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin: […]

It was earlier reported that Talen-Horton Tucker has been identified as one of three players that have been slapped with suspensions by the league following their involvement in Tuesday’s melee. Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has spoken up about the matter as he addresses his team’s current lack of warm bodies available. According […]

Since revising their timetable for Anthony Davis’ return from a right calf strain on multiple occasions, the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t gone into much detail on when AD and LeBron James (high ankle sprain) will return to the floor. Frank Vogel and the team have stuck to ruling out James “indefinitely” and providing sparse details […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been grinding without LeBron James and Anthony Davis. They might not have to grind all that much longer. James hinted at their return to the floor with an Instagram post Thursday afternoon, saying “the weather is changing soon and it predicts a thunderstorm is coming.” Sounds like something of a […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss is imploring her “Lakers Family” to get the COVID-19 vaccine whenever they are eligible to do so. Buss shared an Instagram of her getting a shot on Thursday, adding “The sooner we do it the sooner we can reunite.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared […]

On Thursday, the NBA announced that Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet and forward Deandre Bembry, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen-Horton Tucker have been suspended for one game each for their roles in a scuffle during the Lakers’ 110-101 win over the Raptors on Tuesday. In a press release by the league, VanVleet, Bembry, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will head down to South Beach to take on the Miami Heat for the second time this season in another NBA Finals rematch. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Heat prediction and pick. The last meeting back in February saw the Miami Heat pull off a […]

Another talent from St. Vincent-St. Mary is on the rise and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is extremely proud. He was so hyped, The King flocked to Twitter to congratulate and further motivate the young gun. Malaki Branham became the first Ohio Mr. Basketball from St. Vincent-St. Mary since LeBron in 2003. That’s one […]

Midway through the Los Angeles Lakers’ inspired performance over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, the team announced the signing of Ben McLemore to a rest-of-season contract. McLemore, who was bought out by the Houston Rockets on Saturday, will fill the team’s final roster spot. He’s the second buyout addition for the defending champions, who stood […]

Los Angeles Lakers newcomer Andre Drummond will be back in the rotation for Thursday’s game against the Miami Heat. The source? Andre Drummond. The two-time All-Star posted an Instagram saying he is “still missing a toenail” but also promising his return to the Lakers’ lineup:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared […]

At this point, if you’re expecting the Los Angeles Lakers to speed up the timetable for Anthony Davis or LeBron James to return to the court: don’t hold your breath. According to The New York Times’ Marc Stein, the Lakers could be without Davis for at least another week, and likely longer. Here’s what Stein […]

Recently, former NBA player turned analyst, Paul Pierce, was fired from ESPN after sharing an Instagram Live partying with strippers. The news rocked the sporting world, as Pierce’s video came out of nowhere, as well as ESPN’s decision to part ways with the former Boston Celtic. It’s a rough situation for Paul Pierce. However, Los […]

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers visited Tampa to face the displaced Toronto Raptors. The matchup marked the first of a five-game East Coast swing for L.A., who were playing without Andre Drummond (toe) for the third straight game. It could have been another dull affair; the latest underwhelming performance to dismiss as the Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran center Marc Gasol made a statement in Tuesday night’s win over the Toronto Raptors. Gasol had been displaced as the starter when the Lakers signed Andre Drummond. But he regained that spot after Drummond suffered a toe injury in his first game with the team. Gasol dominated the Raptors on both […]

Tuesday’s bout between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors featured a heated scuffle between the two teams which resulted in ejections for Montrezl Harrell and OG Anunoby. Dennis Schroder, the guy that started it all, has spoken out about the incident as he shared his post-game thoughts on the matter (h/t Mike Trudell […]

The superstar-less Los Angeles Lakers dominated the undermanned Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, 110-101. LA garnered multiple contributions from their role players, including Talen Horton-Tucker who recorded 17 points, four rebounds and six assists. Not a bad all-around performance for the sophomore, who is practically in his rookie year since he didn’t get much playing time […]

Things got a little bit feisty early in the match between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Montrezl Harrell and OG Anunoby were involved in a heated scuffle which resulted in an early shower for both players. Here’s how the incident went down (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter): OG Anunoby side-slams Dennis […]

It’s no secret that Marc Gasol hasn’t exactly adjusted well to life with the Los Angeles Lakers. Gasol’s numbers this term have seen a significant dip from the last couple of seasons with the Toronto Raptors, and as it turns out, even his former coach in Nick Nurse is surprised by how Gasol hasn’t found […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have continued to add talent to the roster as the defending NBA Champions are looking to repeat this time around. With injuries also playing a factor as of late, the Lakers most recently landed veteran center Andre Drummond, who previously spent time with both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons. However, […]

If your glass is half-full: There’s no reason for the Los Angeles Lakers to be concerned about Anthony Davis’ prognosis. However, if you feel like you need to re-fill your beverage of choice as a Lakers fan, you might be a bit uneasy about the recent updates and corresponding buzz surrounding Davis that has emerged […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed former lottery pick Ben McLemore from the buyout market, filling L.A.’s final open roster spot ahead of the stretch run, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Free agent Ben McLemore has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April […]

The work of renowned muralist and painter Jonas Never can be seen almost anywhere these days. From the brick and mortar of Los Angeles, to the foil packs of baseball cards, his touch has influenced the sports world in a very unique way. Now, his paintbrushes are bringing Kobe Bryant’s legacy to life. Tuesday morning, […]

Los Angeles Lakers reserve forward Jared Dudley took to Twitter to call out former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall. This came on the heels of Marshall unleashing a diatribe where he was clearly upset talking about NBA contracts. The only problem was Marshall seemed to not be right about what he was trying to preach. […]

Still out with a toe injury, Los Angeles Lakers big man Andre Drummond had some ample time to sit and reflect about Easter. He wasn’t shy to share his query with his Twitter followers. Drummond sent out a survey about participating in an Easter egg hunt despite being over 25 years old. Drummond seems serious […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to resurrect LeBron James on Easter Sunday, and fell to their Staples Center co-tenant, the Los Angeles Clippers, 104-86. Truthfully, the short-handed Lakers — playing without Andre Drummond, nursing a toenail injury — didn’t have a chance against a motivated Clippers team following two straight losses. Rajon Rondo made […]