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It was a rough night for Andre Drummond in his Los Angeles Lakers debut. The newest member of the Purple & Gold had to cut his much-awaited return to the floor early after bruising his left toe. He has only played 14 minutes at that point and did not return. Apparently, the two-time All-Star even […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso is truly one persistent guy. After trying (and failing) to come for the head of reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the LA sparkplug tried it once more and got the job done the second time around. Caruso, of course, is as fearless as they come and was unfazed when […]

Andre Drummond’s Los Angeles Lakers debut was cut short after the 27-year-old had to exit the floor in the third quarter of the Lakers’ Wednesday night game against the Milwaukee Bucks with an apparent toe injury. This is not an April Fool’s joke and Drummond looks to actually be hurt. If Drummond does end up […]

Andre Drummond had a rude awakening in his Los Angeles Lakers debut as Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo dunked all over him on Wednesday. This is the first game Drummond has played in a while and unfortunately, he immediately gets posterized by The Greek Freak. In Drummond’s defense, this has happened to a ton of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James remembered the legacy of Nipsey Hussle in the hip-hop legend’s second death anniversary. Via Twitter, LeBron quoted the late rapper to commemorate his life. To recall, Nipsey Hussle or Ermias Joseph Asghedom, was shot and killed in a gang-related incident two years ago right outside his store, The Marathon […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ most recent buyout acquisition, Andre Drummond, has gotten off a relatively good start for his new team versus the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Drummond, who started in the lineup instead of Marc Gasol showed his potential in the first few minutes, specifically his rebounding, defense, blocking, passing, and interior presence. Drummond’s […]

It was previously reported that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James started recruiting Stephen Curry during the All-Star Game back in early March. The rumor understandably went viral and has since prompted a response from Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers. According to Myers, these types of rumors are something that he has grown […]

DeMarcus Cousins and the Los Angeles Clippers are discussing a 10-day contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. While Woj says an official decision isn’t expected until next week, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reports the plan is for Cousins to join the Clippers pending clearance of the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Cousins […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will continue their road trip in Los Angeles as they’re set to take on the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center. The Bucks will be looking to break their losing skid against a reeling and depleted Laker bunch. LA is just looking to stay afloat long enough to welcome their two-headed […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has nearly his entire body covered in ink. His tattoo artist, Gangatattoo on Instagram, has certainly had his work cut out for him over these years. Now, The King decided to return the favor and and try his hand at giving Gangatattoo a royal design of his own. Watch […]

Damian Lillard is one of the few remaining lifers in the NBA. He’s been with the Portland Trail Blazers from the get-go, and he simply has no intention of leaving. Lillard recently reiterated (again) his unwavering loyalty to Portland while also taking a shot at the current state of the NBA (h/t Blazers Nation on […]

It’s hard to deny that right now, the Brooklyn Nets are looking like the heavy favorite to lift the title at the end of this season. Their mid-season moves all but guarantees that at the very least, this team is going to be competing in the Finals this term. If you ask Nets head coach […]

Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer dropped this tidbit in his reporting on the Lakers and Andre Drummond sweepstakes: As much as Marc Gasol’s subpar contributions helped lead Los Angeles to pursue Drummond, Gasol remains under contract. There remains some speculation from rival executives that he could now come to a buyout agreement with the Lakers. The notion of […]

Andre Drummond will make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Drummond made the announcement during his Zoom session with the media following his first practice as a Laker. Moments later, head coach Frank Vogel confirmed that Drummond will indeed start. Frank Vogel says Andre Drummond will start vs. […]

Before you close out of here or chuck your phone across the room, a disclaimer: LeBron James will likely never surpass the late Kobe Bryant as the greatest Los Angeles Lakers player of all time. The Black Mamba’s relentless hard work, ambition, and skill should be remembered over his entire 20-year career. However, there was […]

Life looks quite a bit different for Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis these days. “King James” and “The Brow” are both sidelined with injuries as the Lakers try to keep pace in the Western Conference. They are unable to take it to the hardwood, so they are channeling their energy on […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reportedly tried his luck in joining forces with another great talent as he recruited his former rival in Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. It was rumored to have happened over the All-Star break as the latter will be eligible to sign a contract extension this summer, via Clutchpoints […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder wants to explore his options in the upcoming offseason as he reportedly turned down a four-year, $84 million extension with the team, per Bleacher Report. The German national is already playing in the last season of his four-year, $70 million contract signed with the Atlanta Hawks back in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have successfully added a great talent in Andre Drummond to provide a boost to their lineup for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. However, there have already been rumors swirling around about his expected contract beyond this season as he is set to enter unrestricted free agency in the upcoming offseason. […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Marc Gasol could already see an end to his brief stint with the Purple and Gold in the near future. Speculations have been going around that the Spaniard is emerging as a buyout candidate for the team, given that they’ve already landed the services of Andre Drummond for the remainder […]

The top-seeded UConn Huskies were the beneficiaries of a controversial non-call in a tight game against the second-seeded Baylor Lady Bears in the Elite Eight of the ongoing NCAA Tournament. After gaining the narrow win to go to the Final Four, UConn head coach Geno Auriemma addressed the situation and used LeBron James as an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers look like they were in for another dominant season after finally winning a championship since 2010. They also made some key acquisitions in Montrezl Harrell, Dennis Schröder, Marc Gasol, and Wesley Matthews during the off-season. Unfortunately, injuries to LeBron James and Anthony Davis have left the Lakers team shorthanded during the […]

One diehard Los Angeles Lakers fan posted an old photo of the legendary Jerry Buss with basketball icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The post caught the attention of Jeanie Buss, who then shared a heartfelt message. Jeanie reposted the photo on Instagram, interestingly comparing it to the current situation of the Lakers. While Andre Drummond is certainly […]

Monday night’s NCAA women’s Elite Eight matchup between the UConn Huskies and the Baylor Bears had everyone glued to their television… even Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Bron was seen tweeting about the UConn-Baylor clash. As the matchup continued to be a back and forth game, James continued to show his enthusiasm through the […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers serving as the defending NBA Champions, every other franchise from around the league has been set on attempting to dethrone superstar forward LeBron James, All-Star big man Anthony Davis and company. With the new-look Brooklyn Nets probably doing the best job of putting together a roster that can keep up […]

Longtime Detroit Pistons and former Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond was not on the free agent market for very long. After being bought out by the Cavs, who originally acquired the veteran big man via trade midway through the 2019-20 campaign, the 27-year-old Drummond elected to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Although Drummond has […]

On a Monday afternoon, Andre Drummond conducted his first press conference as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Drummond will provide a timely shot of energy for the Lakers, who could use any infusion of talent with LeBron James (sprained ankle) and Anthony Davis (calf strain) sidelined. As you might expect, the 27-year old […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are not quite done adding to the roster after signing Andre Drummond. Los Angeles has a touch more than $1 million to spend to remain under the hard cap. The Lakers have one more spot to fill, and they are expected to fill it with a “3-and-D wing,” per Jovan Buha […]

This feels like it’s been in the making forever now. The release date for Space Jam 2 is July 16th and on Monday a sneak peek was provided with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James at the forefront. Roll call. The Tune Squad is back on the court in Space Jam: A New Legacy – in theaters […]

After striking out swinging at the NBA Trade Deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers made a splash when they scooped up Andre Drummond after he was bought out in Cleveland. A few teams were in the mix, including the Nets and Knicks, but Drummond ultimately decided on the Lakers. He’ll be joining forces with LeBron James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers did not hide their elation to welcome Andre Drummond into the fold. Following an ugly 96-93 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel could barely contain his giddiness when discussing the addition of Drummond, which was formally announced by the team just before tip-off. OFFICIAL: We […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just acquired another key piece for their bid to defend their 2020 NBA title in the name of Andre Drummond and Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is concerned. After learning about the team signing the reigning rebounding champ of the league, Kuzma expressed his concern towards the rest of the league when […]

Big man log-jam in Los Angeles? On the contrary, Montrezl Harrell is pretty thrilled that he’ll finally have some much-needed help in anchoring the Los Angeles Lakers frontcourt. The reigning champions officially announced the signing of prized buy-out target Andre Drummond on Sunday. Per Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation, Trez said the whole team is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went full Showtime on Sunday as they hosted the Orlando Magic at Staples Center with Alex Caruso and Kyle Kuzma taking centerstage. The two put on the clamps on the defensive end before finishing a solid play in transition where Caruso hit a trailing Kuzma en route to a tough bucket. […]

It seems Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James watched the March Madness match (probably while rehabbing) between the UCLA Bruins and Alabama Crimson Tide. Fortunately for James, it was a thrilling match that the Bruins ended up winning in overtime (88-78).  Before the match went to overtime, Crimson Tide forward Alex Reese’s only three points […]

Andre Drummond made the sports headlines on Sunday after joining the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans and analysts believe that Drummond can definitely help the Purple and Gold in their title defense. Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford is also in agreement, noting that the big man’s presence alone can generate wins. Per Kyle Goon of […]

After weeks of speculation, the Los Angeles Lakers have finally acquired big man Andre Drummond. Rob Pelinka, the mastermind behind the move, had some words to say on the latest addition to the already-beefy Lakers roster. Per Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, Pelinka praised Drummond’s two-way capabilities. The addition, as always, is to solidify the roster […]

The dust has settled from the most recent battles in the buyout market, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets emerged victorious in their respective pursuits. Both teams beefed up their frontcourts, with the Nets adding seven-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge and the Lakers acquiring four-time rebounding champion Andre Drummond. With the two teams making […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend and former president Magic Johnson expressed his approval of the team’s signing of Andre Drummond on Sunday. As reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Drummond will likely take the starting center spot on the Lakers’ roster.  Magic Johnson, who’s known as one of the best to ever wear Purple and Gold, has […]