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The relationship between Metta World Peace and the late Kobe Bryant was a classic case of once bitter foes turning into close friends. Before he re-branded himself as MWP, the infamous trouble-maker known as Ron Artest had his many run-ins with the NBA All-Time great in the mid-2000s. That rivalry was squashed the moment World […]

With December 22nd recently confirmed as the start date of the 2020-21 season, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers now have a little over a month to rest and recuperate before their title defense commences. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has spoken out about the same, and he’s adamant as to which team will serve […]

The NBA and NBPA have approved to start the 2020-21 season on December 22, and many believe it’s a disadvantage to the Los Angeles Lakers. Contrary to what most believe, however, David Fizdale went on ESPN’s The Jump to say the Purple and Gold actually benefit the most from the start date. It was revealed on […]

The NBA’s GOAT debate got a whole lot more interesting after LeBron James won his fourth NBA Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers this year, inching closer to Michael Jordan’s perfect six titles. Danny Green went to Michael Jordan’s alma mater in the University of North Carolina and has also played a part in three […]

The late and great Kobe Bryant was notorious for, at times, not getting along with certain teammates. A player without a hard-nosed mentality wouldn’t suffice next to the Black Mamba as history showed. His best bet came in the Bryant–Shaquille O’Neal duo during O’Neal’s time in LA. Even then the two Hall of Famers would […]

The NBPA Board of Representatives has voted to approve a plan for a December 22nd start to the 2020-21 NBA season, and it doesn’t appear Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is happy about it. The NBA is now scheduled to have the shortest offseason in sports history. James took to social media […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James and his son, Bronny, took to social media to react to the passing of rapper King Von. Von was shot and killed in a shooting in Atlanta on Friday. He was only 26 years old. LeBron had to deal with another gut punch in a year, 2020, […]

Since its first episode aired in April, the sports documentary “The Last Dance,” which chronicled Michael Jordan’s storied NBA career and final season with the Chicago Bulls, served as a reminder of how good the 1990s Bulls were while also inspiring other athletes, like Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso. Caruso, a champion with the […]

Suddenly, there’s basketball again. In an interesting turn of events, the NBPA has approved the league’s proposed December 22 start date to the 2020-21 NBA season. The official offseason can finally commence, allowing teams to make the necessary moves in such a short window before the start of next season which is barely over a […]

With 17 championships and 32 Finals appearances, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the NBA’s most successful franchises. Some of the greatest players in league history have also played for the Lakers and have helped the team win championships, such as Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’ Neal, and Kobe […]

High-level professional athletes make use of their bodies all year round and they bank on their durability to take the constant wear and tear for the entirety of their playing years. Without having a proper recovery process, a lone injury can abruptly end an athlete’s career in a snap. Enter Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird […]

There’s been a lot of momentum generated towards a pre-Christmas start to the season for the NBA, with which has often been with by most of the NBPA. For certain teams, such as the Los Angeles Lakers, they’d be returning to on-court action a little over two months after the conclusion of the 2019-20 season. […]

Rapper and Los Angeles Lakers fan Snoop Dogg named his L.A. sports Mount Rushmore, paying respects to legends of old and modern icons. Snoop also split his list with a pair of men and women. Lakers legends Magic Johnson and the late Kobe Bryant made Snoop’s list, while former Los Angeles Sparks superstar and former […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is pleased with the Black voting results for the 2020 Presidential Election in several prominent U.S. cities. As part of a tweet that was sent on Wednesday afternoon, James applauded the cities of Detroit, Milwaukee, Atlanta and Philadelphia for what appears to be a strong Democratic turnout at the […]

With 48.1 million followers, Los Angeles Laker forward LeBron James is one of the most popular athletes on Twitter. He sometimes uses his massive platform to tweet about social issues, such as getting people to vote, and staying vigilant on election day. But most of the time, he uses it just like everyone else: to […]

Danny Green recently gave a candid remark about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers trading him at some point next season. The 33-year-old guard still has a year left on his $30 million deal with the Purple and Gold, making him the perfect trade piece for a team looking to bolster its chances for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals to capture the franchise’s 17th NBA Championship. The title was not only LeBron James’ third with a new team, but also Danny Green’s. Green’s road to the NBA Championship, however, wasn’t easy. With just under nine seconds remaining in Game 5 in […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James sent out a tweet on Tuesday afternoon to highlight the issues that some voters are reportedly dealing with at polling stations ahead of the 2020 Presidential Election. There has been some speculation about voter interference and suppression at polling stations during this election season. James’ tweet shows a woman […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James and President Donald Trump are sitting on opposite sides of the aisle with regards to their political alignment. They’ve shared several back-and-forth moments on social media in recent years, which has created a highly publicized rift between the two. In this piece, we’ll take a look at how this […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James joined a group of celebrities to shoulder around $27 million in fines and fees to allow felons in Florida to vote. According to Lawrence Mower and Langston Taylor of the Tampa Bay Times, nearly 13,000 felons could now be eligible to vote due to the Florida Rights Restoration […]

By now, it’s quite clear that US President Donald Trump and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James are not each other’s biggest fans. The POTUS once again threw some gasoline on his fiery rivalry with the four-time NBA MVP, leading his rabid supporters to “LeBron James sucks” chants during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Shaquille O’Neal already has his own statue outside Staples Center. Soon, his former partner, the late Kobe Bryant will also have his outside the famous home of the Purple and Gold. There are many great Kobe moments to choose from as inspiration. But Shaq already has his pick. In the Text […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James has delivered his final message before Election day between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. On Facebook and Instagram, James posted a photo of Biden and Kamala Harris with the caption, “One more day. Please vote. We need EVERYTHING to change and it all starts tomorrow.” Joe Biden […]

Uncle Pau Gasol is back at it again with the daughters of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Gasol was there to film Natalia Bryant hitting a nice putt on the golf course recently. Take a look: Pau Gasol taking this video and cheering “boom” warms my heart.(Natalia Bryant insta) pic.twitter.com/hRBCZEhyFj — Shahan Ahmed (@shahanLA) […]

On the court, the GOAT conversation between Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan remains interesting. Be it the comparison regarding their respective records in the NBA Finals or the number of their championship rings, everyone will surely have their own take regarding the never-ending debate. However, if there is […]

The beef between United States President Donald Trump and Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James continues with the election one day away. During Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, the POTUS took a jab at James, the NBA and NFL for sports’ low TV ratings after players started kneeling during the national anthem. The crowd […]

As part of a recent appearance on Inside the Green Room, Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green explained why he believes JR Smith is the MVP of celebrations. “Swish is always MVP to me,” Green said during the discussion. “He’ll be on his (Instagram) lives, having everything going up. There are a couple of […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr managed to praise and roast the city of LA at the same time after casting his vote early at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Kerr, who spent majority of his childhood in Los Angeles, took time to acknowledge the newly crowned city of champions after the Los […]

Isiah Thomas has contributed to this: After a second NBA ring with the Los Angeles Lakers, one wonders if Rajon Rondo has done enough to become a Hall of Famer. No, we’re not talking about his recent vacation photos. Another two-time NBA champion point guard and Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas certainly thinks that the […]

Is it time for King Metcalf? The original King, LeBron James, looks to be passing the torch into the NFL to Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf. Following an amazing run for a touchdown by Metcalf at the end of the first quarter, LeBron took to Instagram to praise the Seahawks receiver and to crown […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers player Pau Gasol still has a tight relationship with Kobe Bryant’s family after the tragic helicopter accident back in late January involving Kobe and Gianna. The Spanish big man enjoyed Halloween festivities together with Vanessa Bryant and her daughters. Photo via Vanessa’s Instagram account: “Uncle Pau” has spent a lot of […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green isn’t pulling any punches on crosstown rivals, Los Angeles Clippers. While on the “Real Ones” podcast with Raja Bell and Logan Murdock (via Lakers Nation), Green had a very clear take on what he thought happened to the Clippers in the playoffs. “I think the basketball Gods will humble […]

Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas has already publicly declared Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James as his GOAT. The best and most “complete” player I have seen in my lifetime is @KingJames on and off the floor. He passed the eye test and the numbers confirm what my eyes have seen in every statistical category. […]

Many pundits are claiming the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 championship deserves an asterisk, something head coach Frank Vogel doesn’t agree with. In an interview with Kyle Goon of the Orange County Register, Vogel fired back at the critics who are dismissing the Lakers’ title over the Miami Heat. “To endure that type of intense pressure […]

Could Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James take the majority of the 2020-21 NBA season off? He probably won’t, knowing how competitive he is, but with a shortened break due to the season ending just a couple of weeks ago, he is not beyond joking about it. On Uninterrupted‘s The Shop, after former President Barack […]

Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, was campaigning for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Saturday, and he found a moment to flex his hoops skills and talk a little trash, which caught the eye of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Ahead of a rally in Flint, Michigan, Obama, who was […]

New Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash still remembers what he was doing and how he felt when he heard Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had passed away in a helicopter crash. Nash, who was teammates with Bryant on the Lakers for two years, says he was playing tennis in Los Angeles and couldn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s kids dressed up as Star Wars characters for Halloween. As expected, the images are pretty adorable. Kobe And Vanessa Bryant’s kids, Bianka and Capri, get the ultimate Star Wars costumes for Halloween. Storm Trooper, Ewok, and Darth Vader were all present in the Bryant household. 🎃 pic.twitter.com/37FgT4xaTs — ClutchPoints […]

Rajon Rondo is having the time of his life vacationing in the Maldives after a grueling, championship-winning season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Photos of the four-time All-Star on his much-deserved break made its rounds on social media, and ruthless Lakers fans used this as an opportunity to take a shot at their cross-town rivals, […]