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The 2019-20 NBA season was definitely different than most years given the halt and restart in Orlando, Florida due to COVID-19, but one thing that hadn’t changed was the broken tradition of teams visiting the White House. The Los Angeles Lakers—winners of the 2020 NBA Finals—kept the new tradition alive of opting out of paying […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green recently recalled his favorite Kobe Bryant story back in his rookie year in 2012-13. Much like the rest of his contemporaries who were lucky enough to share the court with the Black Mamba, the three-time All-Star remembered being enamored by the NBA icon’s legendary work ethic. “I think the […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is not resting on his laurels after his team erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers. Amid the long haul of the regular season, Kerr believes that his team needs to focus on the fundamentals of the sport, not fleeting emotions. The Warriors entered Monday’s […]

There has been some significant progress for the Atlanta Dream in terms of its own players calling for an ownership change following the tumultuous past several months. Sources say that the franchise is now on the verge of being sold, with current co-owner, U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler, on her way out. A spokesperson for the […]

One of the key baskets that capped the Golden State Warriors’ stunning fourth-quarter comeback over the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James on Monday night came on a clutch layup from Draymond Green. With under two minutes remaining, Green set a high screen for Stephen Curry and dashed to the rim. He received a nifty […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant continues to receive honors and tributes nearly a year after his tragic death. This time, it will be in the form of a statue in the National Garden of American Heroes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish the new monument. The National Garden of […]

The Golden State Warriors were able to make a massive comeback on Monday night to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. Following Golden State’s impressive victory, Stephen Curry spoke out on what Monday night’s win meant for the Warriors: Steph Curry: "This was a step in the right direction, but we have to […]

A league steeped in incredibly history, there’s always been a few better than others. That’s why this post is dedicated to the greatest NBA teams of all-time. The very best NBA teams the league has ever had the chance to offer a loving fanbase that lives and dies on great moments. In what is rather […]

The Golden State Warriors’ gutsy 115-113 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday added a stack of brownie points to Steve Kerr’s coaching prowess. Unfortunately for LeBron James, it came at the expense of his legacy. Per ESPN Statistics and Information, the Warriors’ 19-point come-from-behind win brings their 15+ point rallies to 29 […]

In a strange turn of events, Golden State Warriors swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. was slapped with a technical foul after blowing a kiss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Peep the clip below and decide if Oubre deserved a technical foul or not. NBA players taunt their foes almost every time. Reggie Miller certainly didn’t feel […]

In the final two minutes of the close game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors on Monday, forward Draymond Green got away with a clear traveling violation, leading to his critical basket. Green made a strong cut to the basket but was met by Montrezl Harrell. After receiving the ball from […]

LeBron James missed a shot from deep against the Golden State Warriors that would’ve given the Los Angeles Lakers their fifth home win of the season. James and the Lakers had the lead for almost the entirety of the game until Stephen Curry and the Warriors mounted a huge 19-point comeback to put them on […]

LeBron James is a generational player. How many players of his caliber can contain his athleticism or his intelligent IQ for the game? Over the past 18 seasons, James has shown perfection in a basketball player. He has excelled throughout his career. He has reached a great height in basketball… but what is LeBron James’ […]

The league’s marquee franchises namely the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and the Los Angeles Lakers recently topped Sportico‘s 2021 NBA Franchise Valuations list. Despite not seeing relevant success on the court in recent seasons, the Knicks continue to be the league’s most valuable franchise after garnering a whopping $5.42 billion valuation. The organization’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets big three have the ability to be one of the most talented big threes ever assembled. While the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers have a man who many consider to be the greatest to ever lace ‘em up, it would be nice if LeBron James and Anthony Davis had one more star […]

Are the 2020-2021 Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James as good as the 2015-2016 Golden State Warriors? Current Warriors head coach Steve Kerr seems to think so. Kerr thinks that the Lakers are in a prime position to make their mark on the league this season, noting how they have the confidence of winning a […]

The sports world stopped the day when Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, and seven others died in a helicopter crash. For his part, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry can still recall the moment like it was yesterday. “I’ll remember that day for the rest of my life. I was coming back from injury, but […]

It is no secret that Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James is a massive Cleveland sports fan. “King James” was glued to his television on Sunday afternoon as the Cleveland Browns battled it out with the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. With the Browns coming up short against the Chiefs in addition […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. recently pulled off a rare pair from his shoe collection after he was seen rocking the Nike LeBron 7 ‘MVP’ in one of their games. It eventually caught the attention of his former teammate in Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James who gave him a shoutout on Twitter. 👀👟🔥 […]

Images have surfaced of LeBron James and his newest superstar teammate in their team’s uniform, and it’s not AD and the Lakers. James shared the first look of “Space Jam: A New Legacy” starring himself and the infamous Bugs Bunny. Take a look below:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by […]

Anthony Davis recently ranked teammate LeBron James as just the third-best shooter for the Los Angeles Lakers. AD didn’t specify the other two players he ranked above the four-time league MVP, but when LeBron himself caught wind of Davis’ assessment, The King made it clear that he doesn’t agree with the same. LeBron did acknowledge […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been defying Father Time for several years now. The King, who turned 36 last month, addressed the possibility of still being in the league 10 years from now. Judging by the way he continues to dominate in his 18th season, most fans believe the 4-time MVP could actually […]

For one quarter, New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram was having a sweet return to the Staples Center. That was, until the defending champions — and the superstar for whom he was traded — showed up. Since allowing 118 points to the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 7, the Los Angeles Lakers have tightened the […]

As his career has progress, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has continued to improve his game. This season, he’s made great strides in becoming a premier volume shooter from the 3-point line. But it seems as though his running mate Anthony Davis isn’t all that convinced quite yet. The 27-year-old places the King 3rd […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made sure to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day on Friday. In the aftermath of the Purple and Gold’s 112-95 beatdown of the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center, The King said he dedicates the win to the late civil rights movement icon. “What he do for […]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins loves to stir things up with his often juicy conspiracy theories about the NBA. The former champion ignited some curiosity online yet again following an intriguing tweet on Friday concerning the Los Angeles Lakers and their reserve guard Talen Horton-Tucker. According to Perkins, the reigning champions are purposely trying to bring […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to throw down with impunity even at 36. In the third period of the reigning champions’ hosting of the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center, The King made sure to clean up Kyle Kuzma’s missed opportunity and turned it to gold. Kuz missed a point-blank shot after challenging […]

The Los Angeles Lakers battled the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday and it was an opportunity for the defending champions to face off against one of the brightest young stars in the NBA today in Zion Williamson. Lakers superstar Anthony Davis, however, sent Williamson a message early in the game, coming up with a huge […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has accumulated a legendary highlight reel throughout his storied NBA career. Now, one upstart blockchain-based company is reportedly making a killing selling The King’s highlights since last year. Per Amulya Shekhar of The Sports Rush, NBA Top Shop has partnered with the league to come up with a platform […]

James Harden is officially- and finally- a Brooklyn Net. The Harden saga in Houston ended on Wednesday, as the Nets and Rockets were finally able to come to an agreement in a huge blockbuster trade that left Brooklyn’s bench depleted. Regardless of that, the Nets have their eyes on set on an NBA title run. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is nearing a major deal once again. The four-time NBA champion has had a partnership deal with Coca-Cola since first entering the league, but it appears the two sides are parting ways and James is moving over to Pepsi, according to Front Office Sports. James has long been a […]

The Brooklyn Nets finally made the move for James Harden and now they employ three of the best offensive players in the NBA. However, does that now mean they are the favorites instead of the defending Los Angeles Lakers? On the daily Locked On Lakers Podcast, host Anthony Irwin and Pete Zayas (LakerFilmRoom) reacted to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James responded to a viral tweet depicting his hypothetical reaction to the James Harden trade. James clearly found humor in the short clip, which jokingly quips Harden was dealt to the “Nets” and also features the LeBron impersonator saying he is not Thanos, the Titan character of Marvel fame. Check […]

The Brooklyn Nets shocked the NBA world when they acquired James Harden from the Houston Rockets, forming one of the best big three’s in NBA history. The Nets were already one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, but acquiring a superstar talent like James Harden makes them clear favorites to win the Eastern […]

It has almost been a year since the world received the shocking news that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and several others died in a helicopter crash in the hills of Calabasas, California. Jan. 26, 2020 will live forever in the minds of fans all over the world. There were many questions […]

The Brooklyn Nets landed James Harden in a massive trade with the Houston Rockets, which puts them firmly as a legitimate contender if they can hash out the chemistry on the roster. Despite the Nets getting Harden, Magic Johnson isn’t wavering his pick of the Los Angeles Lakers to repeat as NBA champions this season. […]

The blockbuster trade that the Brooklyn Nets conducted for James Harden on Wednesday rang throughout the NBA. After the Los Angeles Lakers took care of business against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Anthony Davis reacted to Harden’s trade and the Lakers’ early success on the road. Anthony Davis on the Nets’ moves: “They look good on […]

Sibling rivalries are of one of the best things in sports entertainment. They add a little more flavor to games and fortunately, there is no shortage of NBA siblings in the league today. Throughout NBA history, we’ve seen various siblings go at it against each other on the hardwood. This not only added some competitiveness […]

After dominating the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their seventh consecutive win on the road to start the season which is a new franchise record. The Lakers now have an NBA-best 10-3 win-loss record, including 7-0 on the road. Their road streak started on December 30 with their 121-107 […]