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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 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers notched another easy win on Wednesday, making quick work of the Oklahoma City Thunder, 128-99. Lakers superstar Anthony Davis had another light stint, logging just 25 minutes in the win, which according to the All-Star big man, is something that will prove to be beneficial for himself and the defending champions […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were in action on Wednesday, as they took on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Chesapeake Energy Arena. LeBron James talked to the media after the game, and unsurprisingly, the four-time NBA champ was asked to comment on the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. As it […]

The Brooklyn Nets may be preparing to make a blockbuster offer for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden. According to Nick Wright of FS1, there has been “legitimate movement on the Harden front,” as Brooklyn is reportedly willing to offer anybody besides Kevin Durant in the deal, plus three first-round picks and pick swaps in a […]

Two-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers Lamar Odom is taking the next step in his post-basketball career. According to reports, Odom has decided to take his talents to the four corners of the ring — as an amateur boxer. This report comes via TMZ Sports: TMZ Sportshas learned that the 41-year-old ex-NBA star […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was lining up for a 3-point shot in the corner against the Houston Rockets when teammate Dennis Schroder bet him he wouldn’t make it. James took the bet while he was still shooting the ball, and he channeled his inner Stephen Curry by looking over at Schroder as the ball […]

As the saying goes: “It’s a copycat league.” Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took a page out Stephen Curry’s playbook after he confidently looked-away while splashing in a 3-point shot during their 117-100 rout of the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. LeBron told reporters after the game that he made the brash move as a […]

After their win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Los Angeles Lakers veteran forward Jared Dudley boosted Anthony Davis’ Defensive Player of the Year campaign. Via Twitter, Dudley told the media to review the game film of their 117-100 victory over the Rockets on Tuesday. Dudley particularly noted that they should look out for Davis […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has seemingly done it all in his storied 18-year NBA career. However, on Tuesday night, James delivered a highlight against the Houston Rockets worthy of Stephen Curry. James lined up a corner 3-pointer, took the shot, and then turned toward the Lakers bench and stared them down immediately […]

The Los Angeles Lakers scored an easy victory on Tuesday against the Houston Rockets, 117-100, but as it turns out, it may have come at a cost for the defending champs. Lakers superstar Anthony Davis appears to have sustained a toe injury and could now be forced to miss some time because of the same. […]

LeBron James just pulled off a Stephen Curry and knocked down a no-look 3-pointer in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ Tuesday night game against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers superstar had acres of space as he was left wide open in the corner for a transition three. James did not only knock down the trey, but […]

Metta World Peace is one of the more unique characters to ever play a major role on an NBA championship team. Now, he’s got an extra-special second championship ring from the Los Angeles Lakers 2020 championship run. The retired forward showed off the custom ring, which commemorates the franchise’s title, its rich history, and the […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris and Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins have each been fined after engaging in a bit of a scuffle in Sunday’s game between the two teams. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Morris has been fined $35,000 for his role, while Cousins has been fined $10,000. Lakers‘ Markieff Morris ($35,000) […]

Back in the early 2000s, Shaquille O’Neal and the late Kobe Bryant both bannered the Los Angeles Lakers to form one of the most dominant duos in league history. However, it wasn’t all pretty for the two players as their time together was filled with feuds and controversies, especially off the court. O’Neal shared that […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Talen Horton-Tucker is already making noise in just his second season in the league. After a strong preseason campaign, the 20-year-old continues to impress despite seeing limited minutes on the floor. Due to his high upside, he was already speculated to have garnered significant interest from a handful of teams heading […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the thousands that were tuned in to Monday’s National Championship Game between Alabama Crimson Tide and the Ohio State Buckeyes. What caught the eye of the four-time NBA champion was the outstanding play of Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith. According to LeBron, Smith’s pure talent […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is feeling reborn, in a sense. The Lakers brought in the likes of Dennis Schroder and Marc Gasol in part to get James off the ball more and take some of the offensive playmaking onus off his shoulders. LeBron said the additions have allowed him to engage in cutting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers added more offensive weapons to their roster over the offseason with the signing of Montrezl Harrell and Dennis Schroder. But, defensively, they haven’t been the same beast they were last season. In their Friday matchup against the Bulls, the Lakers allowed 62 points in the paint. Although they won the game, […]

Without a doubt, Kobe Bryant is one of the biggest names in the world of professional basketball, even after his tragic passing. His 20-year career in the NBA was filled with everything that makes a legend in this league: championships, clutch moments, and a larger-than-life personality, among others. That’s why his passing has left such […]

The Cleveland Browns are certainly in a celebratory mood after their 48-37 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in their Wild Card Round game, which marks the franchise’s first postseason victory since the 1994 season. After the game, wide receiver Jarvis Landry was quick to remind everyone that despite picking up an important win and moving […]

The Cleveland Browns took the next step in what has been a historic 2019-20 season for them. On Sunday, they ousted the Pittsburgh Steelers from the playoffs, with Browns LB Sione Takitaki coming up with a huge play for Cleveland deep in the fourth period. Long-time Browns fan LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers […]