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After considering his options and debating about joining the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA bubble, veteran center Dwight Howard made his decision to help the franchise try to win a title over the next few months in Orlando. Although every Lakers player that has spoken out about Howard’s potentially opting out of the NBA […]

It’s another Taco Tuesday for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, but who knows how many more he will get to have for the next few months? While King James takes a bite of some scrumptious fish tacos and teammate Kyle Kuzma gulps down some sushi, players in the Walt Disney World bubble don’t have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most successful franchises in NBA history. Los Angeles ranks second in all-time win percentage behind the San Antonio Spurs. Their 16 NBA championships are also second-most in NBA history. However, the Lakers have been to the NBA finals 31 times in total. With that many trips to […]

Unlike a great number of his compatriots in the NBA, Rajon Rondo is not clad in full arm-sleeve tattoos, nor does he have a substantial amount of pieces all over his body. As a matter of fact, there’s only two that we know of. A thorough review of Rondo’s body — at least the parts […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo is considered one of the elite point guards in the league. According to current teammate and former foe Quinn Cook, Rondo is the “toughest” guard he has faced in the postseason. Cook appeared on the Dawg Talk Podcast where he admitted that Rondo was his toughest matchup in the […]

Longtime Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith has officially joined the Los Angeles Lakers. He’ll be providing them with a veteran presence on the wing spots to flank LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, the Laker he’s most excited to play for is the late, great Kobe Bryant. Smith isn’t hiding his excitement to wear […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2020 NBA title, shooting guard Avery Bradley will receive a championship ring. However, Bradley told Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports he’s not 100 percent certain he will accept the ring since he’s not playing in the “bubble” games down in Orlando, Florida. “Yes, [Lakers general manager] Rob Pelinka […]

Even though he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kyle Kuzma continues to draw inspiration from Los Angeles Clippers All-Star swingman Kawhi Leonard. A multi-time NBA Champion with two different franchises, it is hard not to draw inspiration from a player like Leonard — who even won it all just last season as a member […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James’ leadership qualities were on full display during the NBA hiatus. According to Lakers shooting guard Danny Green, LeBron was in constant communication with his teammates and it wasn’t always just about basketball. “He’s been the leader he’s always been since Day 1,” Danny Green said about LeBron […]

Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol is reportedly in “advanced talks” to resume his basketball career with FC Barcelona, according to La Resistencia del Palau (via Sportando). Gasol, who celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday, last played in the NBA in 2019 during a brief stint with the Milwaukee Bucks. He hasn’t played competitive basketball for […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Dwight Howard in the offseason to replace DeMarcus Cousins, some fans didn’t like the move. After all, Howard’s first stint with the club was a disaster and the former Orlando Magic star had egos issues with the Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets. However, Howard was able to […]

After Avery Bradley officially opted out of the NBA bubble, the Los Angeles Lakers immediately searched for a viable replacement or at least another guard that could help this title-contending team off the bench in Orlando. It didn’t take long for the Lakers to find their man as they brought in veteran guard JR Smith […]

At least six children were killed in shootings across the country over the weekend, something Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is deeply saddened by. So so damn sad man!!! They are just innocent, beautiful, strong kids! 😢😢😢😢😢. What’s wrong with people?!?!?!? My thoughts and prayers goes out to each one of their […]

Following Avery Bradley’s decision to opt-out of rejoining the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA bubble in Orlando, the team had to wait patiently for Dwight Howard’s decision on whether he’d be rejoining the team for their playoff run. After weeks of speculation and doubt, Howard officially let be known that he indeed would be […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has a number of tattoos on his body. Not all of them are easy to spot because Davis is usually draped in an array of athletic gear. Thankfully, Davis is an NBA star and has tons of photos that reveal some of his permanent ink. Since Davis really hasn’t […]

Yes, we’ve all seen Playoff Rondo. But have you all seen Quarantine Rondo? Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo is ripped! The 16-year vet showcased his new quarantine bod as the Lakers are slowly beginning their preparations for the restart of the 2019-20 NBA regular season. It seems that Rondo was isolated in the gym […]

Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol were not just incredible teammates during their stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. Off the court, they shared a great bond as well. Now, Gasol has demonstrated his unbreakable bond with the Lakers great through his heartwarming gesture for Kobe’s kids. Vanessa Bryant posted several photos of Gasol hanging out […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard confirmed that he’ll join the Purple and Gold in the NBA restart in Orlando. Apart from gunning for the title, however, Howard is also planning to use the league’s return to get things rolling for his “plan of action.” In a statement to The Athletic and Stadium, Howard […]

New Los Angeles Lakers recruit JR Smith has revealed what he believes he can bring to the table for his new team. According to the veteran swingman, his connection with LeBron James is going to prove itself as a crucial factor for the team moving forward. Per Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times, Smith […]

After seemingly hinting that he won’t be with his teammates in Orlando, Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard announced that he’ll join the Purple and Gold in the NBA restart. Howard shared the news on CNN with anchor Don Lemon. He noted that he will donate his game checks to his non-profit campaign, Breathe […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James took to Instagram to congratulate Patrick Mahomes on his record-setting contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Lakers star also asked Mahomes for $5 as a joke. Per multiple reports, the Chiefs superstar’s new contract could surpass half a billion dollars. LeBron James (@KingJames) congratulated Patrick Mahomes […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James and actor Kevin Hart are very close friends. With that said, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the NBA star wished Hart a Happy Birthday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUZwNtAasd/ During LeBron’s first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Hart came to Ohio for a comedy show. He had […]

The second-most prolific scorer in NBA history, Karl Malone has a net worth of around $85 million in 2020, per Wealthy Persons. Malone was born in Summerfield, Louisiana. He had nine siblings and wound up playing his college ball at Louisiana Tech before entering the NBA in 1985 with the Utah Jazz. The Mailman averaged […]

Before the Los Angeles Lakers ultimately decided to sign JR Smith following Avery Bradley’s decision not to join the team in the NBA bubble, the veteran guard had been battling depression of sorts due to the fact he hadn’t been in the league after playing in only 11 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the […]

After weeks of speculation, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to officially sign veteran guard JR Smith following the announcement from Avery Bradley that he wouldn’t be joining the team in Orlando later this month. The decision to bring in Smith made perfect sense, with the team needing some help in the backcourt after the departure […]

If there’s anyone with an iconic basketball move, it’s NBA 1995 Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The imposing 7-foot-2 center may have been popularized because of his spectacular athleticism but it was his patented hook shot, “the Skyhook”, that cemented his legacy in the league.  Abdul-Jabbar was born as Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He started […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are only a few weeks away from getting things started in the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers’ first scrimmage, one of three, will take on July 23 against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Once those games are in the books, Los Angeles will face the division-rival L.A. Clippers […]

Twenty-two NBA teams are preparing for the Orlando bubble, but only a handful are likely fully gearing up for the potential 80-100 day grind. Among the favorites to stay the full term in coronavirus-ridden Florida are the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and LA Clippers. Lakers guard Danny Green acknowledged the other favorites in the […]

Shaquille O’Neal has told plenty of previously untold stories about his time with former Los Angeles Lakers co-star Kobe Bryant. This anecdote was told roughly three weeks before his death, as the big man appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and talked about how a young Bryant met him and Penny Hardaway before […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers small forward Metta World Peace is one of the strongest and toughest players in NBA history. But how did World Peace become the enforcer that he was during his NBA career? During Episode 1 of ClutchPoints’ The Final Ring docuseries, the Lakers champion said his mindset on the court was forged […]

Before he joined the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer of 2009, Metta World Peace had a fierce rivalry with Kobe Bryant. The two would always have intense battles whenever Kobe’s Lakers would take on World Peace’s Houston Rockets. So when the Lakers signed World Peace as an unrestricted free agent, some pundits around the […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis admitted that players will have to face a big adjustment playing behind closed doors during the NBA restart in Orlando later this July. Davis said the absence of fans will serve as a “mental” challenge, adding it will be up to the players to provide the extra boost of […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel was in jovial mood in a recent video press conference, and it resulted in a pretty hilarious prank from the 47-year-old tactician. The official Twitter account of the Lakers shared this brief clip of Vogel randomly deciding to troll reporters by pretending that there was a problem with […]

The 2017-18 season was a historic campaign for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden, to say the least. This was the year that the 6-foot-5 guard finally got his hands on the Most Valuable Player award at the end of the season, and after what he did throughout that campaign, it’s hard to deny that he […]

LeBron James as a Los Angeles Laker still hasn’t fully sunk in for some NBA fans. But it looks like everyone’s going to have to get used to him in the Purple and Gold for a little while longer. If his recent purchase in Beverly Hills is any indication, LeBron is planning on staying in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for what could very well be a championship run in Orlando. The storied franchise will head to the NBA bubble in Florida next week with high hopes of coming back to Los Angeles with the Larry O’Brien Trophy. If the Lakers hope to win a 17th NBA title, […]

Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Lionel Hollins was “red-flagged” as a health concern and will not join the team in Orlando for the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Hollins is 66, so he’s at further risk of contracting COVID-19 and getting symptoms of the deadly virus. The 2019-20 […]

Before the NBA playoffs get underway next month, all teams in the bubble in Orlando will play eight games to decide seeding for the postseason. The Los Angeles Lakers have already punched their ticket to the playoffs, and these games will be nothing more than a tune-up for the title contenders, but that won’t stop […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are a team filled with veterans, all with one goal of winning a championship. Forward Jared Dudley is one of those veterans determined to help this team win a title this season, and his leadership on this squad has been receiving a lot of high praise lately. Earlier this week, Alex […]