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Los Angeles Lakers second-year guard Talen Horton-Tucker has impressed in a big way this preseason. In fact, THT has been so good that even superstar forward LeBron James has praised the up-and-comer in recent days. Of course, the Internet remains undefeated as fans quickly managed to dig up a tweet from 2015, one in which […]

With Charlotte Hornets rookie point guard LaMelo Ball officially a member of the NBA fraternity after coming off the board at No. 3 overall last month, it appears as though his father, LaVar Ball, is back in the news creating headlines as well. With the elder Ball back at it in regards to speaking about […]

Talen Horton-Tucker is turning heads with the Los Angeles Lakers in the preseason, which isn’t a surprise to a former All-Defensive wing defender. While the second-year forward makes a name for himself, Tony Allen shared a story on when he knew THT was the real deal. Story time! Tony Allen (@aa000G9) saw Talen Horton-Tucker in […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo suddenly announced on Tuesday that he was signing his supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. When asked about Antetokounmpo’s decision, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers shared his approval for Giannis remaining committed to the Bucks. LeBron on Giannis’ extension with Bucks: “I think it’s great he’s staying there and committed to […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis have yet to log any minutes in the preseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, but that won’t be the case on Wednesday. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James and Davis will be active versus the Phoenix Suns. Barring any changes, James and Davis will play in the first half against […]

ESPN NBA analyst Jay Williams had what could be kindly called an interesting reaction to Giannis Antetokounmpo signing a five-year supermax with the Milwaukee Bucks. The former Duke star responded to a question about Giannis’ ability to win in Milwaukee by citing the Los Angeles Lakers’ depth and specifically pointing out Talen Horton-Tucker: Is Jay […]

Despite relocating to another city, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to show his loyalty and extend help for his hometown of Akron, Ohio. The LeBron James Family Foundation’s latest initiative is a new community hub in Akron called House Three Thirty: This!!! This is what all the blood, sweat, and tears have led […]

Superstar duos have certainly taken over the NBA landscape these days, as teams and players try to give themselves the best chance to win NBA championships.Furthermore, there is no doubt that bringing two superstars together in a team also keeps basketball fans excited, given the amount of talent and potential greatness that any talented duo […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably aware that Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker has been the toast of the town as of late. After all, the reigning NBA champions spanked the Los Angeles Clippers in back-to-back preseason games, with THT putting up two amazing performances. The 20-year-old guard flashed his well-rounded […]

Every NBA player who had the opportunity of playing with or against the late Kobe Bryant has their favorite moment. For Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, it was when the Los Angeles Lakers icon showed up at halftime and beat them. In a recent interview, Anthony shared his greatest Kobe moment. Though Anthony didn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently took a quick stroll down memory lane on Instagram. The four-time NBA champ came across a decade-old post from his days with the Miami Heat, and LeBron thought it would be a good idea to use the same as a bit of a reminder for all his critics. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma had jokes for teammate Anthony Davis on Monday. Kuzma took to Instagram to show his followers the new ride Davis purchased in the aftermath of winning a title and signing a massive deal. The former first-round pick joked these glow-ups happen after players win championships, adding AD is “acting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ sophomore guard in Talen Horton-Tucker came out to play once again and balled out in their second consecutive preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. After his impressive performance, the former Iowa State product only expressed his gratitude for the valuable experiences that he has already gained in the early stages […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker came out with the performance of a lifetime on Sunday night, as he led L.A. to a blowout victory over cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. The 20-year-old was so impressive, that people have started talking about an increased role for Horton-Tucker in the upcoming season — something that […]

The Washington Football Team racked up a fourth straight win at the expense of the San Francisco 49ers in Week 14 action, with defensive end Chase Young putting forth the best game of his young playing career. After the tilt, the rookie went on to pay a tribute to his late idol, Kobe Bryant: “I […]

LOS ANGELES — With eight days remaining before the start of the 2020-21 NBA season, the Los Angeles Clippers have a lot of work left to do. After two preseason games against the Los Angeles Lakers, who were without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Clippers are 0-2 despite Kawhi Leonard and Paul George playing […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis is already fond of his new teammate in Montrezl Harrell on and off the court. Davis saw the extensive jewelry collection of Harrell during the postgame proceedings of their second preseason tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers, and he absolutely lost it: “Preseason oh my god AHHHHHH…how you […]

Talen Horton-Tucker is the talk of the NBA world right now. After two epic performances for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Los Angeles Clippers in the preseason, THT’s popularity is at an all-time high. In fact, Horton-Tucker’s popularity has skyrocketed over the past few days that even his NBA rookie cards are selling like […]

Sunday’s preseason game against the Washington Wizards marked Kevin Durant’s first game back from injury. Tons of players and fans expressed their joy in seeing the Brooklyn Nets star back on the floor after so long. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers joined the fun, too, as he expressed his excitement to see Durant […]

Marc Gasol has had no problems fitting in with the Los Angeles Lakers, something that he credits to team superstar LeBron James. Prior to tip-off for the Lakeshow’s second preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, the 35-year-old center praised The King for embracing him the moment he joined the reigning champions in […]

Talen Horton-Tucker had another inspired showing for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night, which left more than a few folks impressed. For his part, former NBA champ and current ESPN analyst/commentator Kendrick Perkins was so moved by the 20-year-old’s performance that it prompted a comparison to the late, great Kobe Bryant — somewhat. According […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ Talen Horton-Tucker is making the Staples Center his own personal playground. On Sunday, the 20-year old made his second preseason start against the Los Angeles Clippers and went absolutely bonkers to torch a fully healthy Clippers squad. Horton-Tucker was firing on all cylinders for a second straight game as he spearheads the […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis just watched from the sidelines when the Los Angeles Lakers returned to the court for their two preseason games against the Los Angeles Clippers. Since this offseason is regarded the shortest turnaround in NBA history, the Lakers are expected to rest their two best players to keep them fresh before […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year shooting guard Talen Horton-Tucker stole the show un Sunday night, as he came out with an another awe-inspiring performance against the Los Angeles Clippers. Horton-Tucker couldn’t miss on Sunday, and it turned out to be a an opportunity for Twitter to come out with some hilarious memes — with some of […]

Like most other teams in the NFL, the Jacksonville Jaguars have not been able to stop Tennessee Titans star running back Derrick Henry. When Henry found the end zone with less than a minute left in the second quarter, he celebrated his dominance by channeling another player who has dominated another league with whom he also shares a […]

The 2020-21 NBA season is right around the corner, which means the fantasy basketball season is upon us as well. With a little more than a week to go before the regular season tips off, most fantasy basketball leagues will have their drafts within the next week. Team owners are studying who to draft, what strategy […]

Former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas reached out to an ex-nemesis in the hopes of learning about the ins and outs of coaching. Arenas admitted on his show, “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas,” that he asked LeBron James if he could intern for the Los Angeles Lakers. And he’s willing to do it for free. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers held out some of their key starters during Friday’s preseason game versus the Los Angeles Clippers, allowing Talen Horton-Tucker to steal the show. Following Horton-Tucker’s stellar performance, LeBron James took to Twitter to praise the second-year forward. Telling you right now! This kid is flat out SPECIAL! Mark my words https://t.co/KOYtlFxNVV […]

New Los Angeles Lakers recruit Montrezl Harrell made his debut for his new side on Friday. The defending champs took on cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers in their first preseason outing. This was the first time the reigning Sixth Man of the Year winner faced his former Clippers teammates, but in his mind, it […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers’ preparations for the new NBA campaign now in full swing, four-time champion LeBron James is already doing his bit to get back in top form. The King recently shared a few videos of himself working out in the gym, while also sending a stern warning to the rest of the […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers teammates Patrick Beverley and Motrezl Harrell shared a nice moment in their first encounter as adversaries. The Clippers took on the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center in a preseason match on Friday, marking the first time Bev is seeing Trez up close in Purple and Gold colors. While most fans […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently took to Instagram to share an inspiring post pertaining to his incoming 18th season in the league. The four-time NBA champ’s post was flooded mostly by messages of respect and congratulations, but for the part of Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., it was an opportunity to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a storybook performance, which has bettors salivating at all sorts of Lakers odds for the upcoming season. The team persevered through the loss of franchise legend Kobe Bryant, hunkered down, and played incredible ball amid a global pandemic. Ultimately, they triumphed in a shortened, bizarre bubble season to […]

Likely not team in NBA history has as much history. It’s largely why this post is dedicated to the best Lakers plays in Los Angeles history, which was a list difficult to put together. Nevertheless, grab your beverage of choice, as we have 50 of the Los Angeles Lakers best plays to get through. 50.) […]

Derrick Rose will be entering his second season with the Detroit Pistons in the upcoming NBA campaign. Nothing, however, is set in stone just yet, considering the former MVP is once again reportedly on the trade block. The 32-year-old playmaker does have plenty of potential suitors around after rising from the ashes of multiple career-threatening […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was named Time Athlete of the Year. Upon learning of the recognition, the four-time NBA MVP composed a simple post on Facebook to convey how he feels about it: Honored. Time magazine has released its Persons of the Year and named LeBron James as 2020’s most influential athlete. The […]

LeBron James believes that Anthony Davis is more talented than Kyrie Irving. As simple and straightforward as that. Speaking on the Road Trippin’ podcast, James broke down the advantages Davis has over the point guard (via Nico Martinez of Fadeaway Sports). “You know we talk about Kyrie (Irving) as far as how gifted he is. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will kick off their preseason schedule on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Ahead of his debut with the Lakers, Marc Gasol revealed his expectations for his first preseason game with the team, per LakersNation’s Matthew Moreno. Marc Gasol: "I'm getting ready to play (against Clippers). It's going to be […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has just added another feather in his cap, as the four-time NBA champion is named as TIME’s Athlete of the Year for 2020. In a year that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons, LeBron has stood out among his peers in the sports world as not only […]