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Mike D’Antoni and the Houston Rockets parted ways on Sunday after four seasons, a few playoff heartbreaks, small-ball experiments, and a 217-102 regular-season record. Yet, D’Antoni failed to reach an NBA Finals, and the veteran coach decided to move on after a five-game Western Conference semifinals defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers in the bubble. […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson reveals that to this day, the mere sight of police vehicles still leaves him nervous. The Hall of Famer knows that everyone, especially African-Americans no matter their name or status, have little to no room for error when dealing with the cops in today’s “tough time”, as Johnson puts […]

Right after Kobe Bryant’s untimely demise in January, the Los Angeles Lakers organization decided to dedicate this year and the following seasons to the Black Mamba’s memory. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel shared one specific way his team honors Bryant during practice. Per Harrison Faigen of SB Nation, Vogel shared that they honor Kobe during […]

The Los Angeles Lakers earned a well-deserved respite after they took care of business and finished off their second-round opponents Houston Rockets in just five games. However, as far as Frank Vogel is concerned, the long break also comes with its share of pros and cons for the championship-seeking squad. “It’s definitely a challenge, there’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James’ suite at Walt Disney World is pretty sick. As you would expect, James’ room is fit for a king. https://twitter.com/NBABubbleLife/status/1305701019678990338?s=20 LeBron James and the Lakers are in the Western Conference Finals. They will face the winner of the Los Angeles Clippers-Denver Nuggets series, which will conclude on […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has just been issued a challenge from the LA County Sheriff’s department after a recent shooting of deputies. On Saturday, two officers of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Transit Services Bureau were shot at the Compton PAX station, a local radio outlet. A man reportedly hopped off […]

NBA legend and Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson is teasing Purple and Gold fans with a Showtime documentary. Johnson was at the Lakers’ practice facility on Monday, as the Showtime doc has evidently already begun production. The 12-time All-Star ran into Los Angeles owner Jeanie Buss as well. At the @Lakers facility today filming […]

When the Boston Celtics acquired Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen in the summer of 2007 — leading to an NBA title (2008) and another Finals appearance (2010) — it arguably set the template for the star-heavy “superteams” that followed suit in the 2010s. Allen and Garnett were accomplished veterans willing to sacrifice stats in order […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis is headed to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in his career, and the Chicago native couldn’t be more excited about it. When the Lakers acquired Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans during the summer of 2019, most pundits predicted Los Angeles would get to […]

For the first time in 10 years, the Los Angeles Lakers have cemented their spot in the Western Conference Finals. After topping the Houston Rockets in the semifinal round by a count of four games to one, the Lake Show is now waiting to learn who their next opponent will be — the Los Angeles […]

It seems that William Rondo might not be able to cheer his brother Rajon and his Los Angeles Lakers from courtside anytime soon. William got into a heated altercation with Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook on Saturday which eventually got him ejected. He is expected to be temporarily banned from watching his brother’s game […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol found a touching way to honor his late friend, Kobe Bryant, and daughter, Gianna Bryant, following the birth of his daughter. Gasol and his wife, Catherine McDonnell, welcomed a baby girl on Sunday. After that, Gasol announced on Twitter the couple have decided to name her Elisabet Gianna […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have to wait for a few more days before returning to action. The Western Conference Finals was originally slated to start on Tuesday. However, that schedule has since been adjusted after the Denver Nuggets completed a miraculous come-from-behind victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Now, the NBA has […]

Rajon Rondo’s brother, William, made headlines on Saturday night after he went at it with Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook. But Rondo said he has also been a vital source of support and confidence. The Los Angeles Lakers’ reserve guard explained he looks at William as a motivator, and someone who gives him energy on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night in dominant fashion, and Kyle Kuzma said the team is locked in ahead of the next round. Los Angeles lost the first game in the first round against the Portland Trail Blazers, but won each of the next four games to take […]

LeBron James just helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night. Now, he is ready for some football. James took to Twitter to voice his support for the Cleveland Browns as they prepare for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. LeBron said he’s “excited as hell” for the first Sunday […]

The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference Finals after dispatching the Houston Rockets in five games. LeBron James has certainly done his part by leading them offensively. However, much of the Lakers’ success this season and in the playoffs can be attributed to their top-notch play on the other end of the floor. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finished off the Houston Rockets in Game 5 to advance to the Western Conference Finals. After the game, a small group of protesters showed up just outside the NBA bubble seeking the help of stars such as LeBron James and Russell Westbrook to support their cause, per ESPN. According to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, led by superstar small forward LeBron James, are dancing their way to the Western Conference Finals. After losing the opening salvo of the series, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Houston Rockets to win the next four contests with James delivering yet another kingly performance in the series-clinching game. This is […]

The Houston Rockets may have been eliminated from the playoffs, but Mike D’Antoni still believes his small ball philosophy works. In fact, he said in a way that only he can.  Speaking after the Rockets’ 119-96 loss in Game 5 of their Western Conference Semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers, D’Antoni was asked whether he […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo is playing down the incident that happened between his brother and Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook. To recall, William Rondo was ejected during Game 5 of the Lakers-Rockets series after a heated verbal exchange with Westbrook. Russ was clearly disappointed with what William said, so much so that even […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis have shown impeccable chemistry in their first year together with the LA Lakers. That doesn’t mean the two stars don’t share awkward moments from time to time.  Unlike his lobs to Davis that usually leads to thunderous dunks, James seemed to have caught his co-star by surprise with a hug […]

The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2010 following their dominant 119-96 drubbing of the Houston Rockets in Game 5. LeBron James led the way for the Purple and Gold franchise, finishing with 29 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. After the game, James spoke about leading […]

The Los Angeles Lakers absolutely decimated the Houston Rockets in Game 5 to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2010. The Lakers were on fire from beyond the arc on Saturday, setting a franchise record 19 3-pointers made in their 119-96 drubbing of the Rockets. The record-setting triple came off […]

Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook was trash-talking the Los Angeles Lakers down 30, and all superstar small forward LeBron James could do was smile and laugh at the Brodie. lebron laughing at Russ LMAO #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/nbcBJSw4Ua — Nemoses (@hammodyjassim77) September 13, 2020 Rajon Rondo and Russell Westbrook were having a back and forth […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was ready to fight … until he realized he doesn’t have to. Mid-way through the fourth quarter of Game 5 between the Lakers and Houston Rockets, Austin Rivers accidentally threw the ball at LeBron’s head following a foul call. LeBron immediately turn around and appeared to be going at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers annihilated the Houston Rockets with a 119-96 Game 5 victory as they move on to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2010. It was an absolute drubbing from the get go, with the Lakers racing out to a 35-20 lead at the end of the first quarter. Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are obliterating the Houston Rockets in Game 5. With the Purple and Gold well on their way to Western Conference Finals, a cutout of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant emerged in the virtual crowd. We all know Kobe is watching these Lakers as they try to bring home the 1st championship […]

The undoubted Greatest of All Time just pinned James Harden against the backboard. This Los Angeles Lakers superstar is leading his squad during their potential elimination game against the Houston Rockets. But before MJ-stans revolt, we’re don’t mean LeBron James. We’re talking about the true GOAT – Alex Caruso. Caruso trailed James Harden on a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is not letting the Houston Rockets slip for their antics early in Game 5 of their second-round showdown. According to Ben Golliver of The Washington Post, LeBron directed some NSFW message to Robert Covington for “grabbing the whole game.” “Y’all grabbing the whole f—-ing game. As soon as someone […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ pre-game rituals have been content gold, making this latest installment of their gridiron shenanigans no different. Prior to Game 5 of Los Angeles’ Western Conference Semifinals series against the Houston Rockets, James can be seen attempting to catch a difficult pass from a teammate near the baseline. In […]

Jared Dudley’s son sure knows how to celebrate. That much is evident after Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James threw down a massive two-handed slam on the Houston Rockets early in Game 5 of their second-round series. LeBron went coast-to-coast from a Rockets miss, muscling his way to the rim for the huge dunk. The […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James has always been behind Colin Kaepernick, and that trend continued on Saturday as The King made his way into the arena for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. James was sporting a slick Kaepernick jersey. LeBron pulled up to Game 5 wearing a Colin Kaepernick jersey. (via […]

The parents of Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso are with him in the Walt Disney Bubble, and they are spending some quality, wholesome time together. According to Kyle Goon of the Orange County Register, Caruso and his parents have been drinking wine together in the Disney bubble and occasionally watching some golf. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1304862582461796352 Alex […]

According to Shams Charania of Stadium, there was “audible shouting” in the Houston Rockets’ locker room after the team lost Game 4 to the Los Angeles Lakers at Walt Disney World. The Rockets’ 2019-20 season is on the line in Game 5 on Saturday, as if Houston loses, they will be eliminated from the 2020 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was in awe of Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka after she came back to win the US Open title against Victoria Azarenka on Saturday. The World No.9 struggled early in the game, losing the opening set with a horrendous 1-6 scoreline. However, Osaka bounced back with a strong display in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James’ vicious spin move has been on full display during the 2020 playoffs and it’s helped the team rack up a 7-2 record thus far entering Saturday’s Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. During an interview with Dave McMenamin of ESPN, James talked about his deadly spin move, […]

Hall of Famer and current Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley isn’t afraid to speak his mind. After seeing LeBron James’ post-game interview on Thursday, The Chuckster didn’t hesitate on trolling the Los Angeles Lakers superstar for wearing a durag cap, reasoning that James doesn’t have a ton of hair “to do anything.” Watch the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers joined the LA Clippers on Thursday as being just one game away from reaching the Western Conference Finals. All signs have been pointing to a Clippers-Lakers West Finals showdown all year, but it’s become far more of a reality over the last couple of days. With one win still needed against […]