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As the 49ers prepare for their NFC West showdown against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 6, the 49ers’ coaching staff noticed that the Rams have essentially created a hybrid position that stretches beyond the realm of a traditional cornerback. Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley is happy to claim responsibility for the use of Jalen […]

Anthony Davis reportedly plans to opt out of his current deal to be able to sign a more lucrative contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis has a number of options right now, but according to a number of anonymous league execs, there is one clear path as to how AD will be able to maximize […]

Draymond Green’s extra physical and intense play has gained him a reputation as a “dirty player.” This tag worried the Golden State Warriors forward for a bit. But things changed after he got some valuable advice from the late but great Kobe Bryant. Green appeared on “The Brownprint” with Cari Champion where he revealed Bryant’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma still can’t believe he won an NBA title in just his third season in the league. The 25-year-old shared his excitement on Twitter on Thursday, revealing how thrilled he was to accomplish a childhood dream he once had. Yo just accomplished a whole life long goal. Like when I […]

Kyle Kuzma is still on cloud nine at the moment, as he enjoys the spoils of his first-ever NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers. But that championship-high might night last as long, considering his name is once again dragged in numerous trade rumors. Heading into his fourth year, the 25-year-old forward is reportedly one […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still celebrating their much-deserved championship, but as early as now, they already have a gigantic target on their back for next season. Some observers are already looking at possible teams who can dethrone the newly-minted kings of the NBA. For ESPN host Stephen A. Smith, the biggest threat to the […]

Chris Bosh recently guested on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, and the two-time NBA champ took a quick stroll down memory lane to share his memory about that unforgettable time Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers dropped 81 points. Sharpe and Bosh shared a good laugh about the fact that most people don’t […]

Chris Bosh knows that LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers took home his fourth championship and fourth NBA Finals MVP award last weekend by ousting the Miami Heat in six games. After James won his fourth ring in 10 tries, the age-old debate once again sprung up – is James the “greatest of all […]

After winning his fourth title at Walt Disney World over the Miami Heat in six games, Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James said a hilarious phrase to the Larry O’Brien trophy that had the entire Lakers team laughing in the group huddle. Check it out: https://twitter.com/NBABubbleLife/status/1316931020617359361?s=20 This is gold and just another reason […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal recently bought a house in Los Angeles, so naturally, some NBA fans are wondering if he’s looking to get traded to the Lakers or Clippers. Shannon Sharpe and Snoop Dogg recently talked about the possibility of the Lakers acquiring Beal and the NBA star’s wife reacted to it on […]

He may not be the same dynamic point guard that posted triple-doubles regularly back with the Boston Celtics, but Rajon Rondo’s value is still extremely high going into the offseason. The University of Kentucky product proved to be frugal for a team that was boasting with stars in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Rondo recently […]

The late Kobe Bryant is one of the most beloved athletes in Los Angeles, having won five championships with the Lakers and spending his entire 20-year career with the franchise. Even now, months after his untimely death and years after he played his final game for the Lakers, the city’s love for The Black Mamba […]

After winning his fourth championship, LeBron James has returned home in time to celebrate his daughter Zhuri’s sixth birthday. The Los Angeles Lakers star didn’t hold back as he pulled out all the stops, gifting Zhuri James with a miniature version of the James’ family mansion. James took to his Instagram story to show viewers […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could possibly have his dream point guard in the upcoming offseason. Per Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus, some NBA executives believe LeBron’s influence will ultimately lead to the Lakers trading for Oklahoma City Thunder star Chris Paul. Here’s just a sampling of what these execs are thinking: “Chris Paul would love […]

It’s going to be an interesting offseason for the newly crowned NBA champs, the Los Angeles Lakers. There is going to be more than a few key personnel decisions that need to be made in the immediate future, with one of them coming in the form of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. According to Shams Charania of The […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo wants to test free agency rather than pick up his option for next season. Rondo signed a two-year, $5.18 million contract with L.A. in the summer of 2019, which includes a player option for 2021 at about $2.7 million. Fresh off an outstanding playoff run in the bubble, […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma just got his first ring at 25 years old and in his third season in the NBA. While he can call himself an NBA champion, he cannot declare for certain that he’ll be a Laker next season. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Kuzma’s situation on Thursday. The forward […]

It’s barely been a week since Dwight Howard secured the first title of his career, as he helped the Los Angeles Lakers in what turned out to be a truly memorable championship run. Howard will see his one-year deal with L.A. come to an end in the offseason, and according to reports, the Golden State […]

As expected, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis plans to opt out of his contract and then re-sign with the franchise after winning the title, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Davis has a $28.75 million player option for next season, but he’s set to decline that in order to make more money on […]

When LeBron James recently won his fourth NBA title, first with the Los Angeles Lakers, the argument of who the GOAT is between him or Michael Jordan was reignited. Sam Smith, a well-respected Chicago writer and long-time Bulls historian, explained why he’ll always have Jordan as his GOAT. “What separates Jordan and a few others […]

First-time NBA champion coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers recently opened up about an unforgettable exchange he had with veteran point guard Rajon Rondo after the Lakers clinched the title on Sunday against the Miami Heat. Vogel shared how Rondo approached him to tell his coach what it meant for him to be […]

With LeBron James successfully capturing his fourth NBA title and Finals MVP, there is no question that The King has cemented his legacy in the NBA. In the Finals, James was a dominant force for the Lakers as he put up 29.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game while shooting an efficient 59.1% […]

New Orleans Pelicans swingman Josh Hart is not wasting any time in trying to make his team a more formidable force for the upcoming campaign. Most recently, the 25-year-old set his sights on newly-crowned NBA champ Rajon Rondo of the Los Angeles Lakers, who himself is expected to enter free agency in the offseason. Hart […]

The entire Laker nation was in ecstasy after the Los Angeles Lakers clinched championship number 17 for the franchise on Sunday, following their Game 6 victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. This, of course, included Vanessa Bryant, who herself commemorated the title win by getting a new tattoo in honor of her […]

Not too long ago, Rob Pelinka and Magic Johnson had tumultuous fallout after the latter resigned as the Los Angeles Lakers’ president of basketball operations.  It didn’t take a while for the two to patch things up. In fact, after the Lakers snagged the 2020 NBA title, the two have already talked about repeating as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still busy celebrating their record-tying 17th championship. But some diehard fans are already getting busy as well thinking about tinkering and improving the roster to defend the title. One of them is popular rapper Snoop Dogg, who was a recent guest on Undisputed. He and host Shannon Sharpe, who is […]

Days after winning his fourth NBA ring, LeBron James had a simple message for his good friend and late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. On Wednesday, the newly crowned four-time Finals MVP posted a heartfelt tribute for the Lakers icon after the dust settled from the Purple and Gold winning their 17th NBA title. […]

Newly crowned NBA champion Alex Caruso is on a championship high. The 26-year-old is making the most out of the Los Angeles Lakers bagging the 2020 NBA title and decided to release his own championship merchandise. Caruso took to Twitter to announce a new line for his ‘Carushow’ merch entitled “Championship Collection.” New Carushow merch: […]

After winning his second title, this time with the Los Angeles Lakers, there’s a great expectation that veteran point guard Rajon Rondo will opt out to test free agency. In a report by Chris Sheridan of BasketballNews.com, a source revealed that Rondo will exercise the player option of his contract to test out the free-agent […]

LeBron James is still chasing Michael Jordan’s status as the greatest basketball player of all-time — and he’s still studying His Airness, too. James narrowed the G.O.A.T. argument on Sunday by leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the franchise’s 17th championship. The title marks LeBron’s fourth in 10 Finals appearances, compared to Jordan’s six rings […]

Los Angeles Lakers superfan O’Shea Jackson, Jr., son of famous rapper and activist Ice Cube, had a few choice words for ESPN analyst Jackie MacMullan over her assumptions about LA’s merchandise sales. MacMullan joined “The Jump” to discuss the Lakers breaking the NBA’s merchandise selling record after winning the 2020 NBA title. Jackson was clearly […]

LeBron James’ most recent triumph with the Los Angeles Lakers has reignited the debate about who is the greatest basketball player in NBA history. For years, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan has been heralded by many–including peers and commentators–as the “GOAT,” but LeBron certainly has an argument. James also hinted at the debate himself during […]

It appears Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis dropped a big hint about his plans for free agency while live on Instagram during the Lakers’ championship celebration. The star big man popped into guard Quinn Cook’s IG Live with a message: Anthony Davis on IG Live: “We’re gonna run it right back.” AD is an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reinforced their hold on the city by securing their 17th championship in franchise history. Of course, they did not forget about all the talk that came from the L.A. Clippers in the media cycles throughout the season. Although the Clippers had high hopes of knocking off the Lakers en route to […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shared an endearing moment with LeBron James during the awarding ceremony of the Lakers’ championship win on Sunday. The two were seen embracing tightly just moments before Buss made her acceptance speech, and the 59-year-old Lakers owner just revealed what LeBron told her in that instant. Buss admitted that […]

For Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis, Disney World in Orlando, Florida will forever have a special place in his heart. After all, it’s where he finally won his first NBA championship after empty stints in his first seven seasons. It’s where he also made arguably the most memorable shot of his career, […]

The dust has barely settled on the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship win on Sunday, and already, Lakers legend Magic Johnson is already talking about the future. The man he has set his sights on right now is none other than Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic. Speaking to Max Kellerman in a recent appearance on ESPN’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley may have been unable to join his team inside the NBA bubble, but made sure to help out its sister league, the WNBA,  conduct theirs successfully. Along with his wife Ashley, the generous Bradley couple donated more than $30,000 in supplies to help the players — particularly the league’s […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers won the bubble championship, fans and analysts quickly shared their thoughts on whether or not LeBron James and crew can win another title and possibly start a dynasty. Shaquille O’Neal, who won three titles donning the legendary Purple and Gold jerseys, believes that the 2020 title could be the beginning. […]