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Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler has news for anyone thinking the NBA Finals will be over in Game 5: they’re just getting started. Though the Heat find themselves backed into a corner by the Los Angeles Lakers, Butler clapped back at the doubters ahead of Game 5 on Friday night. "Ain't nobody thinkin' bout going […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will be looking to close out the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, a series that they possess a 3-1 lead in. Even so, James has been in the same predicament as the Heat during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Former teammate Tristan Thompson sat down with […]

Anthony Davis’ performance in the 2020 NBA Finals has inspired some debate about whether The Brow is the best teammate LeBron James has had in his career. Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins said after Game 1 he felt Davis is the best player to ever team with LeBron. Or, at least, Perkins thinks AD […]

Detroit Pistons legend and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas believes Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is the greatest player in league history. Thomas took to Twitter on Thursday to give his two cents on why “King James” is the best player to ever grace the hardwood: “The best and most ‘complete’ player […]

For some reason that probably has something to do with effective agenting, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will become a playable character in an update to EA Sports’ Madden 21. The back-t0-back MVP will be joined by two of his brothers — Kostas, a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and on the verge of […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard JR Smith recently joined SI.com to reflect on his NBA journey. Amid the discussion, the 35-year-old New Jersey native noted that he could have went professional in three or four different sports. “I have a lot of talent,” J.R. Smith said simply, via SI.com. “I could have probably gone professional […]

The Golden State Warriors are hoping to return to relevancy next season and they’ll need to improve the roster for them to revert to being championship contenders. With a glaring need at the center position, could the Warriors make a play for Dwight Howard? Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area thinks that could happen, […]

It’s been almost next to impossible to read any NBA Finals storyline without LeBron James in it. The 35-year old has undoubtedly stamped his class as one of the best players to ever step foot in the league and has etched his name in almost every possible record out there. After the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Should the Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals. NBA legend Scottie Pippen has a “clear choice” on who should win Finals MVP between LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Speaking to Rachel Nichols on ESPN’s The Jump, Pippen explained why in his mind, LeBron is the easy pick to win the award: Scottie Pippen on […]

After making a name for himself with the Detroit Pistons, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope got a chance to push his chips to the center of the table with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. If the Lakers are successful in finishing up the NBA Finals against a scruffy Miami Heat squad, he’ll be heading into the […]

The good news is that a stellar performance from All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler led the Miami Heat to a win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The bad news? That seemed to wake up superstar forward LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 as the Western Conference powerhouse now holds a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to wear their Black Mamba alternate jersey in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals as they look to finish off Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. With the Black Mamba kits in mind to honor the legacy of Kobe Bryant, the Lakers legend who perished in Jan. 2020, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will wear their Black Mamba Jerseys in Game 5 of the 2020 Finals against the Miami Heat. The Lakers haven’t lost while wearing the Kobe Bryant–inspired jerseys. The team can clinch the 2020 Finals by winning Game 5 on Friday at Walt Disney World. The Lakers will be wearing their Mamba […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic is doubtful to play in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Heat’s starting point guard is still dealing with a torn plantar fascia, per Malika Andrews of ESPN. https://twitter.com/malika_andrews/status/1313954996883525646 The Heat are down 3-1 to the Lakers. Even though Game 5 is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from their 17th championship as a franchise and they have Anthony Davis to thank for it. He was phenomenal in Game 4 both defending Jimmy Butler and hitting some crucial shots down the stretch against the Heat’s tough zone defense. On the daily Locked On Lakers Podcast, […]

The Miami Heat came into the NBA Finals with a 12-3 record in the playoffs, but with several of their key players dealing with injuries, the Heat haven’t really had a fair shot in this series. The injury to Goran Dragic has been especially difficult to overcome and may have cost the Heat any chance […]

The Los Angeles Lakers clearly have the two best players in the NBA Finals, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis being top five players in the entire league. However, the conversation heading into the Finals was, while L.A. has the two best players, perhaps Miami has the next 5-8 best players, depending on who you […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler’s 40-point explosion stole Game 3 from the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. It happened on the same night when Anthony Davis was bothered by early foul trouble which ultimately limited his productivity. He ended with a meager output of 15 points and five rebounds in the 115-104 disappointing loss. […]

After an all-around performance of 28 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, one would think that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James would want to get some rest. After all, the Lakers and Heat played a hard-fought game, which Los Angeles ended up winning, […]

Following Tuesday’s huge win over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers are now just one win away from securing the title. They are undeniably the heavy favorites at this point, but even the Lakers themselves will tell you that the job is not done yet. L.A. had […]

After falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in Tuesday night’s Game 4 matchup, the Miami Heat find themselves looking up from the depths of 3-1 hole. Most experts are calling this series a wrap, but we’re here to discuss how the Heat can fight their way back in. 1. Don’t give up First things first, […]

Anthony Davis put up a defensive clinic for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, as he locked down Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler in a crucial Game 4 matchup between these two sides. NBA analyst and former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins was left in awe of Davis’ brilliance on the defensive end, and Perkins used […]

Anthony Davis’s three-pointer with 39.5 seconds left in Tuesday’s 102-96 Game 4 win helped give the Los Angeles Lakers a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals and place the Miami Heat in a figure-four leg lock ala Ric Flair. Davis’ teammate, LeBron James, and general manager, Rob Pelinka, also channeled the Nature Boy after […]

With the shot clock running down and Game 4 still hanging in the balance, Anthony Davis jab stepped and sized up Bam Adebayo at the three-point line. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar rose up and launched from beyond the arc over the outstretched arms of the Miami Heat All-Star with a little over 40 ticks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been searching for that proverbial “third star” to slot alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Alex Caruso just offered the perfect take for who that guy is for the Lakers: Alex Caruso on the supporting cast stepping up to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis: “Our third star or [third] […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar has just been revealed as the latest Wheaties Athletes to grace the cover of the iconic cereal box. Along with LeBron, several images of students and staff from James’ I Promise School in Akron, Ohio will likewise appear on the cover together with the four-time MVP winner. Here’s a look at […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Lebron James is only a win away from grabbing his fourth championship ring after dismantling the Miami Heat, 102-96, in Game 4 of the 2020 NBA Finals. The four-time NBA MVP also spoke on the level of competition being played in the championship series, via Washington Post’s Ben Golliver. Lakers’ LeBron […]

Anthony Davis was dominant on both ends of the floor on Tuesday, as the Los Angeles Lakers emerged with a 102-96 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. For L.A. teammate LeBron James, however, what stood out for him the most was Davis’ defensive prowess which was on full display […]

After his big Game 4 performance against the Miami Heat, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope of the Los Angeles Lakers shared what boosted his confidence from beginning right up to the end. Caldwell-Pope spoke with Lakers reporter Mike Trudell and shared what his mindset was during the game. On top of believing in his own shooting prowess, KCP […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James willingly took a step back in the dying minutes of Game 4 versus the Miami Heat and deferred to teammates Anthony Davis and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to make the winning plays. The King is the type to give credit when it’s due. He praised Davis’ bravado in hitting that dagger […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat had another tight skirmish in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. The result didn’t get settled until the final minute of the contest, with both teams refusing to budge. In the end, it was the Purple and Gold who eked out the hard-earned victory, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers found a solution to slow down Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Purple and Gold assigned their best defender, Anthony Davis, to shadow the gritty swingman. The adjustment certainly paid dividends, as the Lakers took a commanding 3-1 lead in their […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel heaped praise on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s big-time buckets in their Game 4 victory over the Miami heat. Per Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, Vogel gave Caldwell-Pope a shoutout for his courage to take and make those critical baskets. Frank Vogel on @CaldwellPope, who had 5 huge points in crunch time, […]

The Miami Heat are in a deep hole right now following their Game 4 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Now down 3-1 in the series, Miami will need nothing short of a miracle to come back and win the title. Nonetheless, Miami star Jimmy Butler does not seem fazed. When asked […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came up with a huge win on Tuesday, as they defeated the Miami Heat, 102-96, to move 3-1 up in the NBA Finals. As it turns out, this victory may have had a lot to do with LeBron James’ motivational text message to his teammates prior to the contest. Dave McMenamin […]

The Miami Heat are now one defeat away from kissing their championship aspirations goodbye, but head coach Erik Spoelstra still believes his team made it to the big dance for a reason. Shortly after the Heat dropped Game 4 of the NBA Finals to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, 102-96, the revered tactician admitted […]

There are only three things certain in life: Death, taxes, and LeBron James making all sorts of NBA records. After their Game 4 win in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are now 56-0 when leading after three quarters, the best in NBA history. According to Fox Sports host Nick Wright, James’ […]

LeBron James made more history on Tuesday after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, 102-96. After going 10-of-12 from the line on Tuesday, James climbed up the all-time leaderboard of total made free throws in the Finals. James surpassed the legendary Elgin Baylor in the category, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers now have a commanding 3-1 lead over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. Despite this, James is not resting on his laurels. Despite their great Game 4 victory, James isn’t looking too far ahead. He knows that a lot still has to be done before they could […]