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Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss received a letter telling her to go to hell with Kobe Bryant. The letter contained racist and misogynistic epithets. Upon seeing the letter on Instagram, Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James showed his support for Buss. Via Dave McMenamin of ESPN: LeBron James shared Buss’ post on his Instagram […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shared a disgusting and NSFW letter from a fan who told her to join Kobe Bryant in hell. Warning, the letter is very graphic: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBn6IU1Jpaw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The Lakers, as well as a bunch of teams in the NBA, gave the organization Friday off in order to observe Juneteenth, the holiday […]

“What ifs” are very common in professional sports. What if Player X didn’t get injured? What if Team X didn’t make that trade? What if X scenario happened the year before? What if Rajon Rondo developed a consistent jump shot? Okay, that last one is awfully specific, but it is a question that many have […]

LeBron James took to Instagram to celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. But the Los Angeles Lakers star had a prominent question: “why isn’t this date a NATIONAL HOLIDAY????” https://www.instagram.com/p/CBn9WSfDhyz/ The Lakers superstar has been vocal in regards to his support for the Black Lives Matter movement, […]

The NBA will enter uncharted waters when it resumes its 2019-20 season at Walt Disney World in Orlando, but one thing that is sure to happen is tampering, as 22 teams will be sequestered in the bubble with ample opportunities to line out trades. Here are five possible moves that can emerge from the Orlando […]

One of the many measures the NBA intends to implement with regards to guarding the health and well-being of the players participating in the Disney bubble is the potential wearing of a “smart ring,” which is apparently able to detect the early symptoms of the coronavirus. Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma came across the […]

Much has been made about the rather colorful relationship of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Brooklyn Nets All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. It now feels like ages ago when these two once shared the same court as teammates with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it’s as though so many things have happened since then. […]

A bunch of photos recently surfaced showing Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in what appears to be an open pickup game session with Philadelphia 76ers stud Ben Simmons. This has garnered some controversy, with some folks pointing out that this goes against the NBA’s policy against players taking part in non-league-sanctioned games. NBA insider […]

With the resumption of the NBA season on the horizon, players have been ramping up their workouts in preparation for the remainder of the coronavirus-hit campaign. This appears to be the case for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Philadelphia 76ers stud Ben Simmons, whose photos from their recent open session were shared by […]

An extremely important bit of information has recently surfaced with regards to the investigation on the infamous helicopter crash that killed Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others in January. According to Kobe’s personal assistant, Crate Brady, Bryant had actually requested to have the original time of the flight moved […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have named Dr. Karida Brown as their new Director of Racial Equity & Action. Dr. Brown will create a curriculum to help the Lakers enrich their knowledge on today’s most urgent racial topics in the wake of the tragic murder of George Floyd at the hands of policemen in Minnesota: “We […]

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, is championing the “Kobe and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act” — a bill that outlines safety measures she claimed will “save many lives.” The Lakers legend died in a helicopter accident next to his daughter Gianna, 13, and seven other passengers on Jan. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers own a rich history as one of the oldest franchises in the NBA. Initially debuting as the Syracuse Nationals, the franchise relocated to the City of Brotherly Love and became the 76ers in 1963. With their background, the Sixers have created some heated rivalries with several teams and players throughout its existence. […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard has been in Georgia for the last three months, the place where two unarmed black men were killed. Recently, Howard attended the charges read of an Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks. While he didn’t utter a word, his mere presence and the shirt he wore sent […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis and TV host Jimmy Kimmel have raised more than a quarter of a million dollars to help fight hunger. Davis, Kimmel, Ronnie 2K and Kimmel’s TV partner — Guillermo — raised $262,000 for Feeding America, which serves as America’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. https://youtu.be/26hAHYy0bOU Just another reason to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis just turned 27 years old in March. But some—like Metta World Peace—are already charting his path to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. World Peace told Heavy.com’s Scoop B. Robinson he thinks Davis will be eventually see his own induction, though he also brought about an interesting comparison to […]

Ara Zobayan, the pilot of the helicopter that crashed and tragically killed Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and seven other passengers in January, may have been disoriented by the fog. The report by the National Transportation Safety Board said that Zobayan may have “misperceived” the angles at which he was descending and banking, which […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard issued a statement in response to the notion the NBPA is trying to “halt” the NBA’s return-to-play plan. Howard said it would be “foolish” to stop the NBA, adding the players do not want to stop a potential return given the “wonderful opportunities they have afforded us.” However, […]

When the “bubble” games begin on July 30 at Walt Disney World, the Los Angeles Lakers believe center Dwight Howard will be there despite his recent comments that basketball isn’t really needed right now. However, the purple and gold franchise is still unsure about veteran guard Avery Bradley’s plans. Via Tania Ganguli and Broderick Turner […]

The return of the 2019-20 NBA season has gotten complicated over the past couple of weeks. It has by no means been an easy process, especially after the league approved 22 teams playing in Orlando, Florida, which is supposed to get underway late next month with the Los Angeles Lakers gearing up for a potentially […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James has created a new organization aimed at not just increasing African American voter registration and turnout, but also voter education and voting rights protection. The Lakers star welcomed a whole slew of athletes to the voting rights cause on Wednesday: Really proud to welcome all these leaders […]

In 2008, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals in heartbreaking fashion. Unsurprisingly, this became a significant turning point Bryant’s career — to the extent that he used a Paul Pierce photograph as motivation moving forward. Kobe is not one to forget, but as it turns […]

Veteran hip-hop artist LL Cool J recently came on The Ringer Podcast with Bill Simmons and told a hilarious story about talking former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant out of releasing the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s own gangster rap album. According to LL Cool J, this happened in 1996 or 1997, during Bryant’s rookie […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was drafted into the NBA at just 17 years old and retired at 37, and his hair went through a number of different styles throughout this 20-year span. So not only did basketball fans all over the world witness the evolution of his game, but also the evolution of […]

Father Time has yet to catch up to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in the hardwood. However, James’ crown jewel has been noticeably balding for years, and his hairline has been the butt of jokes for quite some time now. LeBron James is indeed enjoying yet another MVP-worthy season, with averages of 25.7 points, […]

The NBA has set very strict guidelines for players, staff, and guests in the bubble location in Orlando. Among the rules set is the creation of an anonymous hotline that can be used to report violators of the protocols in the venue. The creation of the hotline itself has been raising eyebrows, with Los Angeles […]

HBO is sure to be in hot water after apparently covering up Los Angeles street art depicting the recently deceased Los Angeles Lakers star shooting guard Kobe Bryant. According to Tim Baysinger in The Wrap, a billboard advertising the cable television giant covered a mural in Fairfax in central L.A. that featured a painted Bryant, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will be partaking in the “bubble” games at the Walt Disney World Resort, with the season set to resume play on July 30. However, if for some reason the season doesn’t start back up and is canceled altogether, LeBron would lose a TON of money. “LeBron is making […]

During an appearance on ESPN’s “WYD” with Ros Gold-Onwude, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley compared Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James to The King’s childhood hero, Michael Jordan. Barkley reiterated that Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time and that Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is the closest thing he’s ever […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Avery Bradley is voicing the concerns of a select group of NBA players seeking definitive change in the so-called progressive league. Bradley, who represents a cohort of players alongside Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving, wants to see a clear-cut plan from the NBA about ways they can make […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will head to Orlando as the team to beat in the Western Conference. LeBron James and company were firing on all cylinders before the COVID-19 pandemic put everything on hold in this country back in March. The consensus as of right now is they’ll be tough to stop during the NBA […]

Flint, Michigan hasn’t had clean water since 2014, and that doesn’t sit well with Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma. The talented Lakers swingman was born and raised in Flint. Kuzma believes the fact that his hometown doesn’t have clean water yet is a byproduct of systemic racism: You want to talk about systematic […]

A signed rookie card from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to rake in over $1 million once it hits the auction block on June 22, according to TMZ Sports. The card is considered the holy grail of modern sports trading cards as one of the most sought-after items for any basketball collector. […]

While the team that emerges from the NBA Finals as the champion is usually considered the best team in the league, there are times when the seemingly inferior team on paper pulls off the upset. Let’s take a look at the biggest upsets in NBA Finals history. 5. 1969: Celtics squeeze another one with Bill Russell […]

DeMarcus Cousins learned the brutal reality of being a star player in the NBA and how that dream status can soon come crashing down at the snap of a finger. Cousins tore his left Achilles tendon on Jan. 31, 2018 and he hasn’t been the same since. His injury cost him a potentially long-term contract […]

Most NBA players are expected to stand behind Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James if he decides the 2019-20 season should resume in Orlando, according to Mark Medina and Jeff Zillgitt of USA TODAY Sports. The Lakers star and other superstar players have been avidly hoping to resume the 2019-20 NBA season. Patrick Beverley hinted […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was truly one of the most popular athletes of all time, as evidenced by his staggering jersey sales during his playing days. We all know how Bryant started his NBA career wearing the No. 8 before making the shift to No. 24 in the 2006-07 season. To this day, The […]

LeBron James’ philanthropic efforts off the court are, at the very least, just as impressive and important as his accomplishments on the hardwood. Still, with a net worth that will likely eclipse $1 billion (estimated at $450 million by Forbes in 2018), James has plenty of coin to spare on some well-deserved personal toys, too. […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Danny Green has played with both Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James, so if anybody should be comparing the two NBA stars, it should be him. In a recent interview with Jordan Schultz of ESPN, Green offered a unique perspective in comparing Leonard and James, sharing that they are similar when they […]