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Los Angeles Lakers team president Jeanie Buss is all-in on the movement to change the name of the Washington Redskins. According to the 58-year-old executive, altering the name of the team is by no means a sign of disrespect towards the team’s history and heritage: The argument I’ve heard is “if we change the team […]

It’s a tough question to ask now that Kobe Bryant has tragically passed away. Still, when he and Shaquille O’Neal were with the Los Angeles Lakers, many believed the dynasty fell short of living up to its full potential. In turn, it results in the obvious question: How many titles should they have won as […]

While the late Kobe Bryant’s most famed love-hate relationship was with Shaquille O’Neal, he also figured in another testy correspondence with another high-profile Los Angeles Lakers center. Although they only played one year together in the 2012-13 season, Bryant and Dwight Howard’s tenure as teammates didn’t develop to the dream pairing that Lakers fans thought […]

During the 2015-16 season, Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell filmed shooting guard Nick Young admitting that he cheated on his fiancée, Iggy Azalea. Russell and Young were close friends before this all went down. Russell filmed the video without Young’s consent, though. The video somehow got leaked to the public and all hell […]

On Jan. 28, 2019, agent Rich Paul notified the New Orleans Pelicans that superstar big man Anthony Davis had no intention of signing a contract extension if and when presented and that he had requested a trade. After recovering from a left index finger injury, Davis played his first game for the Pelicans on Feb. […]

LeBron James and JR Smith are once again teammates after the Los Angeles Lakers signed the latter as Avery Bradley’s replacement. Smith hasn’t played in an NBA game since November 19, 2018. He was with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season but ended up getting exiled from the team before eventually being waived last July. Smith […]

LeBron James Jr. (“Bronny”), the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James, caused a stir online on Thursday by joking that Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry is his “dad.” James Sr., 35, caught wind of Bronny’s comment, replying on Instagram with laughter (via ESPN). Even LeBron had to laugh […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a three-month hiatus since they took the NBA by storm during the 2019-20 season. LeBron James and Anthony Davis quickly turned out to be one of the best duos in the game, helping lead the storied franchise to a first-place standing in the Western Conference before the country was […]

Bronny James always has jokes, and he was trolling his dad, NBA superstar LeBron James, yet again during an Instagram Live session. When asked who his dad is, Bronny jokingly replied with “Steph Curry.” It immediately went viral: Bronny's response 😂 pic.twitter.com/2kcOPZ9GBu — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 2, 2020 These are the types of things […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have two new players on their squad that have yet to dawn the purple and gold. Dion Waiters was signed March 6 and was unable to get on the court before the NBA suspended the season, and on Wednesday, the team inked J.R. Smith to a deal. On Zoom call with […]

Shaquille O’Neal has reacted to the announcement that his longtime Los Angeles Lakers running mate Kobe Bryant is now immortalized as the third cover athlete of NBA 2K21. The tweet below shows the cover of the current-generation “Mamba Forever Edition” — one accompanied by the next-gen cover that boasts Bryant with the No. 24 jersey: […]

The video trailer for “The Final Ring,” an eight-part web series detailing Kobe Bryant’s last championship effort with the Los Angeles Lakers, is finally up for a glance. The multi-episode series will be released every Wednesday and Sunday, starting on Sunday, July 5 and concluding with the Episode 8 finale on July 29. The series […]

The Los Angeles Lakers addressed the loss of veteran guard Avery Bradley by bringing in another veteran to help fill the void in sharp-shooting journeyman, J.R. Smith. The team made the signing of Smith official on Wednesday. Before the 2019-20 NBA season was suspended back in March, the Lakers made a signing to bolster the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is preparing for the upcoming NBA restart this July, but he also has an eye looking toward November as well. LeBron continues to make an impact beyond the bounds of the basketball court. Together with other Black athletes and entertainers, he recently formed More Than A Vote, a voting […]

We’re just a few weeks away from the scheduled NBA restart. As NBA fans hold their breath hoping for everything to go smoothly, the Los Angeles Lakers are already cranking up their hype machine again. Their Twitter account posted a video and caption that has every Los Angeles native excited for the return to play. […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has been named one of the cover athletes for the popular video game NBA 2K21. The longtime star will be on the cover of the two “Mamba Forever” editions. 2K Sports plans to release a current generation (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One) and next-generation covers for the upcoming PlayStation […]

LeBron James has had a colorful career, to say the least. Unlike other great players in the past that have stuck it out with one or two teams throughout their entire career, James has taken a different path towards greatness. As of writing, LeBron has had four stops in his career with three different teams […]

According to an NBA coach, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green have an interesting similarity that makes them one of the best defenders for their respective squads. The Athletic anonymously polled 33 NBA coaches on whom they believe are the best defenders today. Though the coaches noticed that […]

Since becoming a pro team in 1948, the Los Angeles Lakers franchise has made the playoffs 61 times and won a whopping 16 NBA titles. Only the Boston Celtics (17) have won more championships than the Lakers. Some of the greatest players in NBA history have suited up for the Purple and Gold at some […]

A few weeks ago, Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard sent signals that he might not suit up and join the squad in Orlando. But according to head coach Frank Vogel, Howard is willing to play and the organization is not scouting for a possible replacement. Per Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Vogel expressed optimism […]

It’s been 10 years since Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers won their last NBA Championship. Now, we here at ClutchPoints are commemorating Bryant and the Lakers’ final title with an eight-part web series called “The Final Ring: Kobe & The Lakers’ 2010 Title”. The series will feature interviews from Kobe’s teammates like Pau […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a storied history with countless superstars donning the purple and gold. There’s a legitimate argument over who is the greatest player in franchise history, but the late Kobe Bryant is certainly in the discussion for guys who belong in the mix. On Dec. 18, 2017, the Lakers retired two jersey […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finalized the signing of veteran shooting guard JR Smith on Wednesday, reuniting Smith with former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James. LeBron reacted to the news on Instagram, posting a story to welcome Smith to the Purple and Gold. The news of Smith’s signing is a culmination of months and months of […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for what will almost certainly be a difficult situation in Orlando as the NBA season resumes, the team has to figure out how they’ll fill the void left by veteran guard Avery Bradley. He will not be joining the team for the rest of the 2019-20 campaign, and his […]

Veteran gunslinger JR Smith has officially signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. The move was expected to happen, with reports dating back a few days ago saying it was all but a formality. Nevertheless, making it the infamous officially official is a big deal. How do we know this is no the real deal? Well, […]

The unprecedented success of “The Last Dance” is undeniable. Nevertheless, it just isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, who himself has no problem with the documentary itself, recently explained why he would not subject himself to a similar process. O’Neal has a very compelling reason, and unsurprisingly, it all boils […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green firmly believes that the Los Angeles Lakers, not the Los Angeles Clippers, will win the 2019-20 NBA title. Green appeared on the “Jalen and Jacoby” show on ESPN on Tuesday and discussed his take on the two LA teams. According to the three-time NBA Champion, the Clippers have been […]

LeBron James has a lot to live up to as the latest face of the Los Angeles Lakers. He has the present burden of trying to bring the title back to LA, which has won the second most championships in NBA history. But there’s a different Laker milestone that LeBron James is definitely keeping his […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George has nothing but love for team owner Steve Ballmer. After all, how could anyone on the Clippers not like Ballmer? He’s arguably the most passionate owner in NBA history. George talked about his appreciation for Ballmer on the Knuckleheads podcast with former NBA players Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles. […]

To be clear: the Los Angeles Lakers should not regret trading a king’s ransom to the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis. The Lakers being the one seed in the Western Conference is more than enough merit to back their decision-making. Two things can be true at the same time: Davis was worth the price […]

In December of 2011, the late David Stern sent shockwaves throughout the NBA by nixing the New Orleans Hornets’ plans to trade point guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers. The agreed-upon trade between the Hornets, Lakers and Houston Rockets would have sent Paul to Los Angeles, Pau Gasol to Houston and Lamar Odom, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2019-20 NBA hiatus in March as the top-seeded team in the Western Conference with a 49-14 record. However, heading into the season restart in Orlando, the will not get, as of now, any home-court advantage or benefits that come with being the conference’s best team come playoffs. According to […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka revealed the team will sign a free agent for the rest of the 2019-20 season to take the place of Avery Bradley on Wednesday. While Pelinka wouldn’t name any names, it’s widely expected to be JR Smith: #Lakers GM Rob Pelinka says the team plans to sign a […]

During a conference call with reporters, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka downplayed concerns of photos showing LeBron James and Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons playing pickup basketball without any masks. Pelinka stressed that the NBA’s protocol doesn’t require players wearing masks during games. They are required to wear them once they’re off the […]

As reported recently, free agent shooting guard JR Smith will be joining the Los Angeles Lakers for the rest of the season. Smith is set to fill the void left by swingman Avery Bradley, who opted to sit out the bubble games in Orlando. For what it’s worth, Smith has extensive experience playing alongside superstar […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard is still undecided about playing in the Orlando games. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka told reporters on Tuesday that Howard’s status for Orlando remains unclear. #Lakers GM Rob Pelinka admits Dwight Howard's status for Orlando still remains uncertain, but the team will continue to work with him and his […]

Trades in the NBA have always been significant happenings, going back to the Boston Celtics landing Kevin Garnett, the Los Angeles Lakers shipping Shaquille O’Neal to the Miami Heat, or the L.A. landing Pau Gasol. But, some of the biggest trades in history never happened. Let’s take a look at the 6 craziest NBA trades […]

LeBron James has lived up to the hype in his NBA career and has proved worthy of being in the GOAT conversations. The King has reached NBA Finals a whopping nine times in his career, including eight times in a row from 2011-2018. While LeBron’s 3-6 Finals record doesn’t look all that impressive, all those […]

The move of Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young to Klutch Sports has grabbed headlines of late. Being that two of the biggest clients of Klutch founder Rich Paul are none other than Los Angeles Lakers duo LeBron James and Anthony Davis, people could not help but connect the dots. Young’s own father, Rayford, has […]