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LOS ANGELES – To say the NBA game has changed from 10-20 years ago is an understatement. The game has become more three-point oriented with teams like the Boston Celtics having historic three-point shooting games. If you look on social media though, fans have been debating whether or not the change is good for the […]

With recent announcements for the upcoming year of 2025, the minds over at Nike will continue to reviatlize the Kobe Bryant and Black Mamba lines with their consistent sneaker releases. An oftentimes forgotten silhouette, the Nike Kobe 3 has yet to see an updated protro release since their original debut in 2007. Come 2025, we’ll […]

After former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young told his Kobe Bryant story from his time with the team, former coach Phil Handy unveiled his during a recent episode of Podcast P presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. After Bryant and the Lakers lost in the second round in back-to-back years in 2012, the franchise […]

After a week-long absence, LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers to face the Memphis Grizzlies and helped them get the win. James finished with 18 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, but it was the other stuff that he did on the court that led them to victory. After the game, Anthony Davis […]

The Chicago Bulls are in no man’s land at this point. They are currently sitting at the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference. However, it’s a safe bet that the Bulls don’t really have championship aspirations this year. So, it’s time to start evaluating Nikola Vucevic trade destinations. The Bulls already showed signs of leaning […]

LeBron James is nearing the end of his career, and even he admitted that he is feeling that his Hall of Fame career is in its twilight. He’s turning 40 years of age in exactly two weeks, and all the Los Angeles Lakers could do moving forward is manage his well-being, with the superstar forward […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could ill-afford an injury to another one of their star players, especially when LeBron James only just made his return to the lineup after an eight-day absence from the team as he dealt with some wear and tear. But on Sunday, during the Lakers’ 116-110 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, they […]

To start the month of December, it looked as though Father Time was catching up to LeBron James, as unlikely as that may seem to be. James endured a brutal stretch in which fans were alleging that he was “washed”, although he did pick it up, culminating in a 39-point triple-double back on December 6 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have beaten the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, 116-110, thanks partly to the returning LeBron James and an explosive 40-point performance from Anthony Davis. Moreover, this much-needed win came on the heels of a 4-6 record in the last ten games, their losses including two straight blowouts to the Nuggets and Wolves […]

Since the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have stood pat as their rivals have upgraded their rosters. For instance, the Golden State Warriors acquired former Laker Dennis Schroder on Sunday to boost their defense at the guard position and help take some of the scoring load off Stephen Curry. While LA has enough scorers around […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis left the game against the Memphis Grizzlies in the third quarter with an apparent shoulder injury, according to ClutchPoints’ David Mendez-Yapkowitz. Davis was clutching his shoulder after running after a loose ball with just under six minutes left in the third quarter. He stayed in the game initially, but […]

LOS ANGELES – Before becoming head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick played 15 seasons in the NBA. He felt like that was a long time, which makes him even more in awe of LeBron James’ current longevity as the Lakers’ star is in the midst of his 22 season in the league. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday evening. LeBron James is currently listed as questionable for the matchup due to left foot injury management. Joining James on the injury report is Anthony Davis, who is listed as probable with left plantar fasciitis. Here’s everything we know about LeBron James’ injury and his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealing with multiple injury issues this season, including injuries to their star duo in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Both players appeared on the Lakers’ injury report ahead of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. LeBron James was officially listed as questionable on the Lakers’ injury report […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will battle the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday evening. It’s a showcase at Crypto as we share our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Lakers prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 67-41. Recently, the Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 128-123 at home on November 13, 2024. Before that, the Grizzlies […]

Following a long absence of recovering from a left heel contusion, it was announced that Bronny James would play in his first road game for the G League South Bay Lakers. The whole process surrounding his situation has been heavily scrutinized since his draft selection. Many questioned whether there was any semblance of a developmental […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just can’t get out of this recent funk. Despite fighting back from multiple big deficits in the second half on Friday night, the Lakers ultimately fell 97-87 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a defensive slugfest. The Lakers are now just 3-8 in their last 11 games and have fallen to 13-12 […]

With players being able to get traded soon, the Chicago Bulls have emerged as a team that could be sellers this season. After trading Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozan during the offseason, they’ve shown a commitment to go and start rebuilding their team, and there are two players that they’re looking to move, according to […]

Snoop Dogg, a lifelong Los Angeles Lakers fan, voiced his frustrations over the team’s current state during an appearance on ESPN’s First Take on Friday. The rapper and entertainer called for significant roster adjustments, echoing the sentiments of many Lakers fans. “I think we need to make some changes,” Snoop Dogg said. “We brought back […]

Nike is continuing to fill their release calendar for the upcoming 2025 year as they bring back even more colorways and silhouettes from Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s storied signature line. Recently added to next year’s lineup, we’ll see a classic silhouette return in a colorway that was favored by Bryant when choosing his […]

In December 2014, Kobe Bryant delivered one of the most intense practice rants in NBA history, targeting his Los Angeles Lakers teammates after a dismal 6-16 start to the season. Bryant’s frustration boiled over as he called the team “soft like Charmin,” and his venom seemed primarily directed at point guard Jeremy Lin, per FadeawayWorld. […]

The 2024-25 season is shaping up to be another lost one for the Portland Trail Blazers, and for the fourth consecutive year, they are expected to finish at or near the bottom of the Western Conference standings — which would give them another prospect to build around in their rebuild. To that end, it is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (13-11) are gearing up for their third matchup of the season against the Minnesota Timberwolves (12-11) on Friday night. However, Austin Reaves’ availability remains uncertain, as the team has listed him as questionable with a left pelvic contusion. Reaves initially suffered the injury during the Lakers’ NBA Cup loss to the […]

The 2024-25 season could not be going any further from how the New Orleans Pelicans envisioned it would go entering the season. Ravaged by injuries once again, which has been the story for the team over the past five years, they have fallen off a cliff, bringing the rear in the Western Conference as they […]

Over the opening month of the 2024-25 NBA season, it looked like first-year head coach JJ Redick had the Los Angeles Lakers on the fast-track to contention in the loaded Western Conference. The once clunky offense was humming, Anthony Davis was dominating, and LeBron James was continuing to keep Father Time at bay. However, a 10-4 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been mentioned in trade rumors since the beginning of the season, and they’ve stayed consistent with the same name. Jonas Valanciunas is a target that the Lakers have been looking at since free agency, but he ultimately signed with the Washington Wizards. With the Lakers needing help in the frontcourt […]

Bronny James had an impressive G League road debut for the South Bay Lakers on Thursday, registering his best performance yet. He scored 30 points, along with three rebounds and two assists. However, despite his strong showing, the Lakers fell to the Valley Suns, 106-100. Bronny James just had his best game for the South […]

Bronny James looked to be unencumbered in his first G League road game, as he put forth the best effort of his young professional career. The rookie guard came ready to play in Thursday’s battle between the South Bay Lakers and Valley Suns, scoring a game-high 30 points on 13-of-23 shooting in a 106-100 loss. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an all-too-familiar spot. The roster, mostly held together by LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ greatness, is good enough to compete for a playoff spot. It also is by no means good enough to be considered among this season’s real championship contenders. They’ve existed in this no-man’s land for […]

Coming into the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers knew they were going to be short-handed in the frontcourt. Both Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt would be sidelined due to injury, and both have yet to make their season debut. About two months into the regular season, the Lakers are also without Jaxson Hayes, who […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will battle the Minnesota Timberwolves this Friday in Minneapolis. It’s a Western Conference battle at the Target Center as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 86-45. Recently, the Wolves rolled over the Lakers 109-80 at the Target Center. […]

Colby Covington’s return to the UFC spotlight came with his signature blend of trash talk and controversy. Ahead of his welterweight main event against Joaquin Buckley in Tampa, Covington took aim not at his opponent, but at NBA superstar LeBron James. Covington’s remarks stemmed from a 2022 comment James made during a live stream with […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to miss his second straight game of the season on Friday night when the team hits the road to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin of ESPN. LeBron James (foot, personal reasons) is unlikely to play in Lakers-Timberwolves on Friday, per […]

LOS ANGELES – Coming into last Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Lakers were down two starters in LeBron James and Austin Reaves due to injury. It’s been a recurring theme for them this season, but they were able to put away the Blazers with a 107-98 win. One player in particular who […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers not advancing in the knockout round of the NBA Cup, they’ve been able to get extra rest, just like a lot of other teams. During their downtime, the Lakers were paid a visit by Oz the Mentalist, who comes to different sports teams throughout the season and surprises them with […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ son, Bronny James, received rookie treatment from his dad and All-Star Anthony Davis, and now he’s heading on the road with the G League’s South Bay Lakers. All eyes will be on Bronny when he makes his G League road debut. James will face the Valley Suns, according to ESPN’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets are the center of trade speculation as this year’s deadline approaches. With the team exceeding expectations during a presumed tanking season, general manager Sean Marks will field offers for several players, most notably Cam Johnson. Johnson is having the best season of his career while stepping into an expanded role following Mikal […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to climb out of a hole that they recently dug themselves into. After starting the season with a 10-4 record, Los Angeles has slipped to 13-11 overall and missed out on making it to the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup. More importantly, LeBron James has not looked like […]

With the NBA trade season approaching, speculation has intensified regarding potential blockbuster moves. One rumor that has resurfaced involves the Los Angeles Lakers potentially trading LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors to pair him with Stephen Curry. On ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith voiced his strong opposition to such a move. “I don’t […]