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It cannot be denied that the fate of the season weighed heavily on the shoulders of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. He might be just one of the hundreds of players left inside the bubble, but his decision on whether or not he would play out the remainder of the playoffs would have serious […]

Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem was reportedly a prominent figure during the emergency NBA players meeting that was held on Wednesday amidst the talk of a complete boycott of the rest of the season. In a report by Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Haslem allegedly singled out LeBron James and George Hill in portions of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sent out a virtual birthday greeting for his wife, Savannah James, from inside the Disney World campus. It certainly isn’t ideal for LeBron to not be able to spend her birthday with his loving wife, but given the circumstances, they will need to do with some form of remote […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James was the last player to speak on the joint call with owners on Thursday, per Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report. James, the face of the NBA, demanded serious dedication from the owners in advancing the social justice cause. The Lakers star wants more work to be done […]

NBA legend Jerry West came out in support of NBA players who went on strike Wednesday, declining to play in any games in protest of the latest police shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Video revealed that 29-year old Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back by police. Not long after the video’s release, an […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was reportedly frustrated with the lack of a plan going forward after the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted their Game 5 against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, per The Athletic. James was initially on board with not finishing the 2020 postseason before changing his mind overnight following Wednesday’s meeting at Walt […]

In an unprecedented move, the Milwaukee Bucks decided to boycott Wednesday night’s NBA Playoffs matchup against the Orlando Magic to raise awareness for the shooting of Jacob Blake. Shortly after Milwaukee made this decision, Utah Jazz standout Donovan Mitchell got on the phone with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to talk about their next […]

Jared Kushner, the Senior Advisor to the President of the United States, is planning to reach out to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who has been outspoken throughout the Black Lives Matter movement. “Look, I do think that peaceful protest has a place and it has importance,” Kushner said, via ESPN. “But I do […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made his first statements after the NBA decided to not boycott the remainder of the season. How do we know this? Tickle me glad you asked, boss. LeBron took to the mean streets of Twitter to express his feelings:  Change doesn’t happen with just talk!! It happens with action […]

There has been a positive development with regards to the possibility of carrying on with the remainder of the playoffs, with a report coming out about how key members of the Los Angeles Lakers and some peers around the NBA talked into the week hours of the morning after Wednesday night’s tense meeting in the […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly two of the most prominent voices to speak out during Wednesday’s emergency meeting. The two star players were very outspoken about not playing the rest of the season. This report comes via Lakers insider Brad Turner of the Los […]

It was earlier reported that both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers voted to boycott the rest of the season. However, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN clarifies that these votes are not encompassing, and that nothing has been finalized as of yet with regards to the remainder of the playoffs. Here is Woj’s […]

Due to ongoing widespread abuses of power by police officers, including the recent shooting of Jacob Blake seven times in the back, all NBA games were postponed on Wednesday as all teams involved went on strike in order to bring attention to these continuing issues. On Wednesday night, all teams in the bubble in Orlando, […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Robert Horry had a powerful and emotional reaction to Jacob Blake’s shooting. Horry said it was tough for him to explain to his kid that black people are “endangered species pretty much.” My friend Robert Horry on the show tonight…. powerful…. truth… @lakers @SpectrumSN @NBA pic.twitter.com/rJk1dExGTg — Chris Geeter McGee […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers have voted to boycott the season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin. The other two games were postponed as well, including the Lakers-Portland Trail Blazers […]

Anthony Davis and his Los Angeles Lakers teammate, Kyle Kuzma, demanded justice for Jacob Blake and expressed their support for the NBA players’ decision to boycott the three playoff games scheduled on Wednesday night. “We want justice for Jacob Blake,” Davis said. “The good thing is that he is stable and survived but … it’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James didn’t like how NBA TV said games were postponed on Wednesday. James wanted the graphic to say “boycotted” since the players chose not to play due to the Jacob Blake shooting. LeBron James on IG doesn’t agree that the NBA postponed games: pic.twitter.com/3M9ihSG6BU — Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard JR Smith says all the people who are against the Black Lives Matter movement won’t get to watch or root for their favorite basketball team now that boycotts are in play. After three games were postponed on Wednesday following the Jacob Blake shooting, Smith took to IG and said, “Oh […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss said she supports her players after they chose to boycott Game 5 of their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers in light of the Jacob Blake shooting. Buss also stated that “after 400 years of cruelty, racism and injustice, we all need to work together to say enough […]

The Los Angeles Lakers-Portland Trail Blazers Game 5 is the third game to be postponed Wednesday due to the Jacob Blake shooting, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The Lakers and Trail Blazers are sitting Game 5 of series, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. All three NBA games will not be played as players […]

With the season of the Portland Trail Blazers on the brink of another disappointing conclusion, Damian Lillard will mark another lost year in his career. This has been the case for him in Portland over the past few seasons, and it comes to no surprise that opposing teams have tried to lure him away from […]

Kendrick Perkins believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis will be out for blood after losing the 2020 Defensive Player of the Year Award to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Davis was a finalist for the award and Lakers fans firmly believed the Chicago native should have won. Perkins technically isn’t a Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers thoroughly dominated the Portland Trail Blazers from the jump in Monday’s Game 4. They scored the first 15 points of the game and never let up, ultimately winning 135-115 to take a commanding series lead. L.A. had its best offensive game of the bubble on Mamba Day, shooting 56.3% from the […]

The NBA world celebrated “Mamba Day” on Aug. 24. 8/24 was picked as an homage to the two numbers Kobe Bryant wore — 8 and 24 — during his decorated career with the Los Angeles Lakers. For their part, this current Lakers team made sure that they would honor the fallen legend by coming out […]

Trevor Ariza had a special bond with the late, great Kobe Bryant. Despite being teammates in the Los Angeles Lakers for just two seasons, Kobe had served as Ariza’s mentor from an early age. Recently, Ariza opened up about the unique relationship he had with Bryant, and how much the fallen legend meant to him. […]

Dallas Mavericks stud Luka Doncic is one of the biggest stars in the NBA, but as it turns out, even he gets starstruck from time to time. This was especially true when he came face-to-face with the likes of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Doncic opened up about that time Kobe caught him by […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have their backs against the wall as it is, but they might just be in store for more bad news following new reports pertaining to Damian Lillard’s knee injury. Lillard underwent an MRI on his right knee following Monday’s blowout defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers, and according to the Blazers, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has spoken out about the recent shooting of Jacob Blake, an African American, by Kenosha, Wisconsin police officers on Sunday. According to LeBron, he is “terrified” to be a Black man at this day and age: https://twitter.com/BenGolliver/status/1298117107683602443 There is a video of the incident that is currently making its […]

Celebrated NBA photographer Andrew Bernstein has shared his two cents worth on the biggest difference between the legendary Michael Jordan and the late, great Kobe Bryant. Having had the opportunity to work with both players up close, Bernstein provided some insight on what he believes separated the Los Angeles Lakers great from Jordan. According to […]

Anthony Davis’ status for the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 against the Portland Trail Blazers has been one of the main concerns of fans after he was pulled out midway during Monday’s Game 4. Davis was ruled out for the rest of the evening due to back spasms, raising questions whether it will be […]

It was ‘Kobe Day’ today and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers knew that they had to make a statement to honor the legendary Laker figure. The Lakers came out swinging in the first quarter and erupted for a quick 15-0 run to start the game. The fast start helped them eventually tally in […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley is eating some crow at the moment after the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to their third straight victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, 135-115, in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round matchup on Monday. The win gave the West’s number-one seed a commanding 3-1 advantage, and they are now just […]

It was an emotional night for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers as they suited up for Game 4 of their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers. For starters, it’s August 24 – a day in which the entire world celebrates the legendary Kobe Bryant. The King took the opportunity to honor Kobe […]

In their Game 4 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, JR Smith of the Los Angeles Lakers tied the late great Kobe Bryant on the all-time list for playoff 3-pointers. Smith knocked down his 292nd 3-pointer in the game, tying Bryant’s tally. Ahead of the showdown with the Blazers, Smith was full of praises for […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard will not be returning in what is heading to be a Game 4 blowout against the Los Angeles Lakers. According to the Blazers, Lillard suffered knee injury. Damian Lillard (right knee injury) will not return. — Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) August 25, 2020 Lillard logged just 27 minutes in […]

Right after crossing the halfcourt line, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James pulled up from 35 feet, rose up, and casually drained a 3-pointer against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers were up by a huge margin at that point. And James — who has the logo shot in his arsenal — decided to use […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis has been ruled out for the rest of Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers due to back spasms. Davis exited the ballgame after just 18 minutes played, finishing with 18 points on 5-of-8 shooting (8-of-10 from the charity stripe), five rebounds, five assists, a steal and two blocks. […]

In the second quarter of Game 4 between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers, Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony got into a face-to-face confrontation which almost escalated. Just under the three-minute mark of the second quarter and with the Lakers way ahead, Howard and Anthony were battling for the rebound right under […]

The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled the “Black Mamba” City Edition jerseys in Game 4 of their first-round series with the Portland Trail Blazers. Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love made a bold prediction: the Lakers won’t lose games when they’re wearing these jerseys. Love made the fearless forecast on the Lakers via Twitter. Though it’s a […]