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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knew what he needed to do when the Denver Nuggets tried to stage a comeback in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Speaking to the media following the Western Conference Finals clinching game, Anthony Davis revealed what LeBron told the team during the fourth […]

Vince Carter is a man who knows what a good team roster looks like, and he thinks the Brooklyn Nets look as good as the Los Angeles Lakers. Carter, who joined the then-New Jersey Nets that had the likes of Jason Kidd and Richard Jefferson along with good role players, expressed his belief that the […]

Kyle Kuzma saw some of the darkest days in Los Angeles Lakers history, but now, he is seeing the franchise’s resurrection. Speaking to the media following the Lakers’ Game 5 win over the Denver Nuggets to book their ticket to the NBA Finals, Kuzma reflected on the horrible past few years that had the Purple […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been vocal about the Breonna Taylor case for months now. Taylor was a 26-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by Louisville Metro Police Department officers in March. On Sunday morning, the Kentucky State Police released a ballistics report that does not support the assertion of state Attorney […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading back to the NBA Finals for the first time in 10 years, which is the longest they have gone without being in the Finals. Without LeBron James’ stellar performance in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets, the Lakers wouldn’t be in this position. James finished with 38 points, 16 rebounds […]

LeBron James just clinched his 10th NBA Finals appearance and his first with the Los Angeles Lakers. James has a chance to make NBA history once again. The Lakers star can become the first player to win Finals MVP with three different franchises. Many of his critics have discredited him for switching teams and forming superteams, but […]

The family of Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard suffered a deeply unfortunate tragedy during the hiatus when the mother of Howard’s 6-year-old son unexpectedly passed away. According to Howard, her death was related to complications from epilepsy. After the Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, Howard spoke […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has had different types of relationships with his co-stars over his career in the show business of the NBA. In Miami — skipping over the first Cleveland Cavaliers stint, apologies to Zydrunas Ilgauskas — he thrived alongside his long-time friend and Banana Boat buddy, Dwyane Wade. In his second run […]

Led by LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers are now back in the NBA Finals for the first time in a decade. The King has been a true leader for the Lakers this 2019-20 season and more so in their run to the Finals. Head coach Frank Vogel revealed that the greatest sign of LeBron […]

LeBron James had a monster triple-double performance in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets to propel the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA Finals. Apparently, The King gave a spoiler to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports of what he had in store for the Nuggets on Saturday night. It was minutes before tipoff of Game […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel will make the NBA Finals for the first time in his coaching career. The defensive-minded coach has certainly played a huge part in propelling the Lakers to where they are right now – four wins from capturing the 2020 NBA title. Vogel has transformed this Los Angeles squad […]

10 years after Kobe Bryant won the Los Angeles Lakers their 16th NBA championship, LeBron James has the opportunity to win banner No. 17 for the Purple and Gold. After beating the Denver Nuggets on Saturday to advance to the NBA Finals, James shared one of his biggest Kobe Bryant regrets. According to Chris Haynes of […]

The Denver Nuggets truly had a magical 2020 postseason run that saw them defy expectations and pull out surprises time and time again. Now that the Nuggets’ season is over after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, head coach Michael Malone told his players to use this defeat as fuel to remain hungry […]

Dwyane Wade may be LeBron James’ best friend, but Flash is still in awe of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar. After James booked his 10th trip to the NBA Finals, D-Wade gave this well-deserved congratulatory message to his good buddy on Twitter: Another one! Congrts to my brotha @KingJames on his 10th final appearance. What […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers punched their ticket to the 2020 NBA Finals by defeating the Denver Nuggets in five games. Personally for James, this is a huge milestone for him, as this marks his 10th NBA Finals appearance. However, someone doesn’t seem to be too impressed with The King’s accomplishment, and that […]

Dwight Howard’s Los Angeles Lakers redemption tour now gets to the final stop, in the hopes of reaching the ultimate goal. After 11 years, the 34-year-old is returning to the NBA Finals and will get a second chance at capturing an NBA championship after losing in 2009 against the Lakers as a member of the […]

It was clear from the beginning of Game 5 that something was bothering Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray. The Canadian didn’t seem to have the same kind of explosion he had through the first four games of the Western Conference Finals. After Denver’s 117-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Canadian guard revealed that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers booked a 2020 NBA Finals ticket with a 117-107 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7. LeBron James had a monster triple-double performance on Saturday, dropping 38 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists in the series clincher. While James dominated from the get-go, it was his late 4th quarter explosion […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Boston Celtics or the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals. After the Lakers clinched the Western Conference title, the two possible Finals schedules have been released. One scenario involves the Celtics winning Game 6 of the East Finals Sunday night, to extend that series to a Game […]

LeBron James has delivered the Los Angeles Lakers back to the NBA Finals in the year 2020, giving Laker fans around the world a poignant and meaningful moment months after the death of Kobe Bryant. LeBron has learned over the years to promise only what he can deliver — not more. Recall the “not one, […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers advancing to the NBA Finals on Saturday night, this marks Anthony Davis’ first ever trip to the NBA Finals. Speaking after the 117-107 Game 5 win over the Denver Nuggets, Davis relished the moment, but acknowledged that the job isn’t done yet. Watch his post-game interview below: This is certainly […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers took care of business on Saturday to book their ticket to the NBA Finals. The King stepped up when it mattered most, posting a triple-double of 38 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists to repel the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.  LeBron was […]

LeBron James of the Lakers continues to make history in the NBA, specifically the NBA Finals. LeBron, who has made good on his promise to take the Lakers back to the championship round of the NBA Playoffs, joins the list of players who have made 10 or more NBA Finals, now has 15 career 30-point […]

Is Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James taken for granted by modern fans? San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili certainly thinks so. Taking to Twitter, the four time NBA Champion told the world that they take LeBron for granted too much. https://twitter.com/manuginobili/status/1310038246366343170 The bottom line is this; most NBA fans do take LeBron for granted […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James got fouled by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray while driving in the open floor at the start of the fourth quarter of Game 5. While in mid-air, James already called for the and-1 even before converting the layup. Watch the highlight play below: That’s just not fair. James is […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. had bad intentions for the rim, but Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis had other plans. MPJ rose up for a massive dunk attempt in the third quarter of Game 5. Davis, however, met the 22-year old at the cup and emphatically denied him at the apex.     […]

After 10 long years, the Los Angeles Lakers are back in the NBA Finals. The Lakers took care of business and eliminated the feisty Denver Nuggets with a 117-107 victory in Game 5. LeBron James, who is now 15-0 when his teams are up 3-1 in a series, propelled the Purple and Gold to the […]

Dwight Howard and Paul Millsap got into a heated exchange after the Los Angeles Lakers center gave a cheap shot to the Denver Nuggets forward. This came following a made shot from Michael Porter Jr. Howard threw his shoulder into Millsap while fighting for position and this sent the 35-year old to the ground. Millsap […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James threw a perfect full-court pass to big man Anthony Davis, who finished it off with an easy dunk. This full-court pass from @KingJames 🥵 (📺: TNT) pic.twitter.com/09GiCl8Wxm — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) September 27, 2020 We have seen LeBron James and Anthony Davis pull this play off […]

Denver Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray is dealing with a right knee contusion in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Jamal Murray’s playing with a right knee contusion per the TNT broadcast. — Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) September 27, 2020 Jamal Murray has been a superstar for the Nuggets […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green had a monster block on Denver Nuggets big man Mason Plumlee in Game 5 of the 2020 Western Conference Finals. Check out the big-time defensive play from the Lakers veteran: This rejection from Danny Green 🔥 pic.twitter.com/fjTDXk9AzK — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 27, 2020 Danny Green has been shooting […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Samaki Walker almost fought superstar shooting guard Kobe Bryant during the Black Mamba’s younger years. Fortunately for everyone involved, Bryant and Walker wound up not fighting despite Walker telling Bryant to get off the bus so they could tussle. According to New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman, it […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals in high spirits Saturday night, but Charles Barkley may have sent those hopes crashing with yet another guarantee. Chuck GUARANTEES the Lakers will close out Denver tonight. (via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/vilzIXMM4q — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 27, 2020 Barkley, the Hall of Famer, is […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green isn’t letting Paul Pierce’s comment on Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James slip away. If one is a retired NBA player, chances are he believes the players of his era are tougher than the players today. For Paul Pierce, that’s a certainty. The former Boston Celtics star and ESPN […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard wore a slick No. 8 Kobe Bryant jersey as he walked into the arena for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Take a look: 💜💛@DwightHoward arrives for Game 5 of the WCF on TNT! pic.twitter.com/czOdz1I9Cn — NBA on Campus (@nbaoncampus) September 26, 2020 The Lakers are extremely motivated […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis will play in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets despite his ankle injury. Lakers coach Frank Vogel says at his pre-game press briefing that Anthony Davis (ankle) will play in tonight's Game 5 against Denver — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) September 26, 2020 The Lakers are one win […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has perfected a routine in the Walt Disney bubble before he goes to sleep. And yes, it involves drinking wine and playing Madden. .@KingJames' bubble routine 🍷🎮 pic.twitter.com/Mh2NQFB8xj — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 26, 2020 Everyone knows LeBron James loves his wine. The Lakers star and the rest of […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love, who won the 2016 championship with Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James, has no problem with Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo winning the 2020 MVP award. However, like James, Love doesn’t understand how LeBron only got 16 first-place votes. “He’s like, ‘I probably wouldn’t have won it. […]

It has been over a year since superstar big man Anthony Davis made the move to the Los Angeles Lakers. Certainly, the trade has been beneficial for both parties, with Davis and the Lakers just one win away from making the NBA Finals. While speaking to reporters, Davis looked back on the deal that happened […]