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Nearing the one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s passing, his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate and close friend in Pau Gasol took the courage to narrate his experience after hearing the tragic news. “You start getting in this trance where you’re completely frozen,” he said via ESPN. “You’re just stuck in complete shock. You can’t believe […]

Aside from being one of the greatest players in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jerry West was also a star executive for the franchise. While serving as general manager for the Lakers, West laid the foundation for a dynasty when he hired Phil Jackson as the team’s head coach, signed center Shaquille O’Neal, […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson is as hyped as everyone for the upcoming Super Bowl LV match-up between reigning NFL champions Kansas City Chiefs and new challengers Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Los Angeles Lakers icon couldn’t help but point out the highly anticipated young versus old match-up between superstar quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady. I’m […]

LeBron James versus Giannis Antetokounmpo. The King versus The Greek Freak. The Los Angeles Lakers just beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-106 this past Thursday night, and the King vs. Greek Freak debate continues on. While Giannis is the reigning MVP winner and Defensive Player of the Year, James is still regarded by many as the […]

Despite having a short offseason to integrate key players into their rotation, the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten to a strong start, racing to an NBA-best 13-4 record, including a franchise-best 9-0 start on the road. Aside from picking up win after win, another sign of the team’s strong chemistry early on is that their […]

Fans around the world can’t wait for the moment Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is officially inducted into the Hall of Fame in May, even if it’s going to be bittersweet due to Bryant’s tragic death last January. Kobe’s Hall of Fame class was supposed to be inducted in 2020, but the enshrinement was […]

It is nearing the one-year anniversary of the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, and members of the Los Angeles Lakers are still coping with the news. Following Saturday night’s win over the Chicago Bulls, LeBron James and Anthony Davis revealed that they are still struggling with Bryant’s unfortunate death. Via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin: “Man, it’s a […]

The one-year death anniversary of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is on Tuesday. According to ESPN, Lakers don’t really have any special plans for a formal tribute in order to avoid attracting huge attention on the day of the anniversary. They won’t be wearing the Black Mamba jerseys on Monday when they face the […]

Almost a year after Kobe Bryant’s passing, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James talked about the legend after their win against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday evening. Being in Chicago, James was asked his opinion regarding Bryant emulating Michael Jordan’s game. LeBron shared that he always respected the Lakers legend for who he was as […]

Nearly one year after the tragic helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others, Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol reluctantly shared a few words about the devastating loss. Marc, who is one month into his first season in L.A., was asked about Bryant’s passing in his postgame session with reporters […]

This just in: Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers does not, in fact, suck. Entering Saturday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls, Davis had failed to reach 20 points in five consecutive contests for the Lakers. The star big-man had been averaging just 21.1 points per game on the season, which would be his lowest […]

It wasn’t too long ago that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis was calling himself trash on the court. The big man certainly hasn’t been his usually dominant self lately. And while it hasn’t exactly cost the Lakers much on-court success, with LA sweeping their road games and winning 11 of their last 13 games, […]

LeBron James of the Lakers has been around the block for so long that he probably is familiar with almost every play in a coach’s playbook… so much so that The King is always one step ahead of his opponents’ sets. Just ask Chicago Bulls rookie Patrick Williams. After facing the Lakers at United Center […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is truly having a blast in the 2020-21 season so far. The King showcased just how freakishly athletic he is even at 36, as he decided to practice his tight rope skills in the middle of their game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. LBJ ran out of bounds […]

Saturday night featured a matchup between the defending champs, the Los Angeles Lakers, against the Chicago Bulls in the United Center. LeBron James came up with a highlight play early in the game, as the four-time league MVP skied to the rim for a monstrous jam. Here’s a look at LeBron rising up for an […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is not happy with his recent play. So much so, that the All-Star big man event went as far as saying how he believes that “I suck right now” — something that L.A. head coach Frank Vogel was having none of. Vogel refuted Davis’ harsh self-assessment, as the Lakers […]

One of the most memorable moments of the 2001 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers was Allen Iverson stepping over a hapless Tyronn Lue after making a jumper. In spite of this rather forgettable moment from Lue’s end, however, it appears that even the late, great Kobe Bryant knew just […]

Few players, past or present, have had to face Kobe Bryant at the peak of his powers with the same frequency as Jalen Rose. With the first anniversary of Bryant’s tragic death quickly approaching, as well as the 15th anniversary of Kobe’s historic 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors having only just passed, Rose has […]

LaVar Ball is at it again with the bold declarations. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Ball discussed the possibility of his three sons—Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo playing together for the Los Angeles Lakers. “When their contracts are over, who’s to say that [when] all the LeBron drama and everything in L.A. is over with […]

On Jan. 22, 2006, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors—the second-most points in a single game to Wilt Chamberlain’s 100. On the 15th anniversary of Bryant’s insane display of offensive talent, Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press shared a statistic that may send some shivers down people’s spines, […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kenatvious Caldwell-Pope has made drastic improvements to his game from the very moment he first put on the purple and gold uniform. Head coach Frank Vogel praised Caldwell-Pope for his work ethic and for the important role that he plays on the team, as he reflected on the growth that Caldwell-Pope […]

Former NBA veteran Shane Battier went on a trip down memory lane as he recalled guarding the late Kobe Bryant in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers, particularly in the 2009 NBA Playoffs. Matching up against an elite scorer like Bryant, Battier needed to put a hand on his opponent’s face just to hinder […]

A 1963 Chevy Impala once owned by the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is expected to fetch for a large amount when it hits the auction block this weekend. Per a TMZ Sports report, the retro vehicle is a hot commodity in the market and is expected to be sold for as high […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James just doesn’t seem to slow down at all—even at the age of 36. James and company just beat the reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, 113-106, on Thursday night. The four-time MVP led the way with 34 points on 13-of-25 shooting from the field to go with […]

15 years ago today, on Jan. 22, 2005, Kobe Bryant torched the Toronto Raptors for 81 points in one of the most memorable performances in NBA history. Famously, many of the Mamba’s buckets came while being “guarded” by Jalen Rose. However, considering how locked in Bryant was on that unforgettable night at the Staples Center, […]

As athletes who play a sport watched by millions around the world, NBA players are no strangers to criticism, whether they are made by strangers online or by fellow players. Some even welcome criticism at times as they look to improve and become better versions of themselves. However, for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James […]

The start to this NBA season has been disjointed. It’s hard to keep track of what matters because so many players have missed time due to COVID-19 and the league’s protocols. However, the Los Angeles Lakers have clearly been the best team in the league and LeBron James has been leading the way again. On […]

Somehow, everyone knew that 2020 was going to be a terrible year when Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, along with his daughter Gianna and seven other people, passed away in a tragic helicopter crash in late January. Since then, everything has gone to the dumps. With the coronavirus pandemic, the police brutality, the U.S. […]

It was reported earlier this week that the Los Angeles Lakers want to visit the White House to celebrate their 2020 NBA championship now that Donald Trump is out and Joe Biden is in. Lakers star LeBron James was asked Thursday about the possibility of visiting the White House. James isn’t sure about it because […]

The NBA season is only a month old, and statement games aren’t usually made in January. However, in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 113-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, LeBron James did just that. The King’s brilliant performance against Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke volumes when it came to the debate about the league’s best player. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis recently opened up about his favorite memory of the late Kobe Bryant. Davis, who was already a big Kobe fan even before he entered the NBA, revealed that his appreciation for the legendary guard grew even deeper when he played against him when he was still with the New […]

Thursday’s duel between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks was one of the most anticipated matchups this season. The result wasn’t so much in favor of  Giannis Antetokounmpo’s fans as LeBron James put on his best performance. The Laker win and James’ season-high in points wasn’t enough. They made sure that they got […]

Despite picking up a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis wasn’t too happy with his performance. Per Kyle Goon of the Southern California News Group, Davis claims he “sucks” after a subpar performance for the Lakers (based on his standards) in their 113-106 win over […]

LeBron James seemed to downplay his feelings about last season’s MVP results after his Los Angeles Lakers defeated Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. This was a far cry from what transpired when asked about it last year. Despite leading L.A. to the best record in the West while topping the NBA […]

LeBron James dominated the reigning back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo once again on Thursday when the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Milwaukee Bucks. The defending champions bounced back from a disappointing home loss against the Golden State Warriors on Monday with a resounding 113-106 win over the Bucks who, in turn, dropped their second straight loss. […]

The King has risen once again. Going up against the two-time reigning NBA MVP, LeBron James displayed another top-notch performance against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. LeBron took control of the entire match, finishing with a season-high 34 points on 6-of-10 shooting from long distance, six rebounds, and eight assists to lead the Lakers to […]

The late, great Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was truly an inspiration during his younger days. Being a guard to come straight out of High School, Bryant possessed swagger and confidence that influenced many young players. One of those players that were influenced was LeBron James. James, who came out of St. Vincent-St. Mary, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to escape Fiserv Forum with a 113-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, but Frank Vogel still wasn’t too happy with the outcome. Shortly after the game, the Lakers head coach made it clear that he expects a greater effort from the defending champs on both ends of the […]

It was a very competitive game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Both the Lakers and the Bucks were looking to return to the win column after two point losses on Monday night. As both ball clubs looked for a victory, the stars made sure to bring 100 percent effort throughout the contest. The Lakers held a five […]