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According to former Detroit Pistons guard Rip Hamilton, the only player he was scared of was the great Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Hamilton joined the CBS Sports HQ where they discussed the top 15 players in NBA history according to CBS Sports. Bryant was placed at number 10 which Hamilton thought was too […]

Perhaps former NBA center and current ESPN basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins simply forgot that Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James exists. Because that is the only explanation that the longtime big man can use to defend his list of “Top 5 All-Time Most Skilled Players.” While no one is arguing about another Lakers legend […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Danny Green took some time to reflect on being a member of the championship-winning 2019 Toronto Raptors. He specifically recalled being on the court for Kawhi Leonard’s Game 7 buzzer-beater over Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid that sent Toronto to the Eastern Conference Finals. Leonard nailed his now-iconic, improbable shot (that […]

During the Los Angeles Lakers’ run of dominance between 2008 and 2010, forward Pau Gasol played a pivotal role in the team’s success. The team acquired Gasol in a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies in February of 2008, and the team was off and running as a legitimate title contender once again. Gasol proved […]

Island Express, the helicopter company sued for negligence multiple times by victims of the helicopter crash that killed nine people in late January, including Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, argued Bryant and his daughter Gianna knew the risk of flying before the crash. According to documents acquired by TMZ Sports, the company hopes to […]

The Mamba Sports Academy is retiring the “Mamba” from its name out of respect for the late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. The name will be officially changed back to “The Sports Academy” on Tuesday, featuring a new website and a logo re-branding, according to CEO […]

During this past Sunday’s showing of “The Last Dance,” LeBron James tweeted about his admiration for Madison Square Garden. As it turns out, even the Staples Center’s official Twitter account could not help but react to LeBron’s tweet, which prompted the Los Angeles Lakers superstar to respond himself. First, here is LeBron’s first tweet that […]

The NBA world was on hold when Kawhi Leonard was still mulling his free agency decision on where to take his superstar talent next. Coming off a championship with the Toronto Raptors, the prospect of the reigning Finals MVP staying put in Canada was not out of the question. However, the possibility of playing in […]

Ron Artest aka Metta World Peace aka Metta Sandiford-Artest was a pivotal piece in the Los Angeles Lakers’ title run in 2010. The Lakers brought the feisty 6-foot-6 swingman in as reinforcement as they went on their quest to defend their championship from 2009. Upon his arrival, though, Artest did not exactly make a great […]

All the hype surrounding The Last Dance has inevitably brought forth the perpetual debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. The ESPN docu-series detailed the type of mental fortitude Jordan possessed — something that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar lacks, according to his critics. Kendrick Perkins, a former teammate of LeBron with the Cleveland Cavaliers, […]

The brother of Ara Zobayan, the pilot of the helicopter that crashed and killed nine people on Jan. 26 — including Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna — is blaming the late Los Angeles Lakers star and the other passengers for the tragic incident. According to the Los Angeles Times, Berge Zobayan argued in a […]

As Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took in the awesomeness of Episodes 7 and 8 of “The Last Dance” on Sunday, he could not help but share his thoughts about Madison Square Garden. MSG is the home of the New York Knicks, who in the 1990s were one of the fiercest competitors of Michael […]

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski is considered by many as one of, if not the greatest coaches in NCAA history. The 74-year-old has been with the Blue Devils for what feels like forever, and has built quite a reputable trophy cabinet throughout the many years he has been at the helm. It’s almost impossible to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made sure to tune in during Sunday’s episodes of “The Last Dance,” and one of the many things that caught his eye was Michael Jordan’s infamous number change in the middle of the 1995 playoffs. LeBron though that Jordan reverting to his familiar No. 23 jersey right smack in […]

The latest episodes of hit docu-series The Last Dance tackled what may arguably be the most shocking decision made by a player who was the best at his game. At the age of 30, then three-time NBA champion Michael Jordan announced his retirement, just months after achieving a rare three-peat with the Chicago Bulls. Much […]

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal believes winning the Larry O’Brien trophy won’t mean as much this year due to the world’s troubling state because of the coronavirus pandemic. Apart from suggesting that the season be scrapped immediately, the 48-year-old current TNT analyst bared that whoever wins the title this 2019-20 will have an “asterisk” […]

LeBron James and Alex Caruso are on vastly different ends of the spectrum in terms of star power with the Los Angeles Lakers. While Caruso has garnered a cult following for his sneaky athleticism and high-flying dunks, he is nowhere close to James’ stratosphere in terms of dominance and sheer impact on the Lakers. Nevertheless, […]

While most fans and players seem eager for the NBA season to return, not everyone has that opinion. Recently, Los Angeles Lakers legend and Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal went out and stated that he thinks the rest of the season should be scrapped. “I think we should scrap the season. Everybody go home, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took to Instagram on Sunday to give a Mother’s Day shoutout to his wife, Savannah James. James thanked Savannah for all of her dedication and love in raising their three children, calling her a blessing in his life. https://www.instagram.com/p/CABHitcgJUs/ LeBron and Savannah first met in high school, though they […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran forward Jared Dudley has recently provided us with some insider information with regards to the NBA’s plans to resume the season. According to the 34-year-old, he heard it straight from none other than league commissioner Adam Silver that once the season resumes, the NBA is looking as far ahead as October […]

Most millenials and Gen Z-ers would argue that players in the 1960’s wouldn’t survive in this era of basketball. Given the advancement in knowledge and technology, most players are definitely more skilled now. However, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James believes that won’t matter with the great Jerry West. James took to Twitter his thoughts […]

Former Chicago Bulls bad boy Dennis Rodman has added more fuel to the flame that is the Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate. This has been one of the hottest topics of late, with ESPN’s mega-hit docu-series “The Last Dance” pretty much dominating all basketball talk these days. According to Dennis Rodman, however, it would […]

It is no secret that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James considers Michael Jordan as his favorite player ever. As a matter of fact, James even admitted that he nearly teared up while watching the first few episodes of The Last Dance documentary. Recently though, LeBron took to his Instagram account to declare his second […]

Alex Caruso and Jared Dudley of the Los Angeles Lakers are the latest within NBA circles to point out that LeBron James may be on the stingy side, which James himself has acknowledged. During an Instagram Live session on Saturday, the two Lakers reserves spilled some locker room details and James in particular, including his […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso is undoubtedly a fan favorite. And as was the case for many players before him, being a fan favorite comes with many unique nicknames. Whether it be nicknames from fans or from his own teammates, the third-year pro is no stranger to these monikers. However, some of the […]

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has shifted the NBA schedule, forcing the 2019-20 season to possibly be played late into the fall. The NBA season has been suspended since March 11 and while there are no concrete plans as to when or even if the season will resume, Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley reports that […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James says NBA legend Jerry West would easily average at least 24 points and eight assists per game if he was playing in today’s NBA. Yes he was! Straight Bucket Getter. Also could pass the hell out of it too. I mean he could play off the ball(c&s) […]

Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol hasn’t dawned the purple and gold since 2014. The veteran forward played a pivotal role in the Los Angeles Lakers winning back-to-back titles a decade ago, but in the aftermath of the vetoed Chris Paul trade and the failed rebuild with Dwight Howard and Steve Nash that followed, Gasol decided […]

Vanessa Bryant is taking the initial steps to sue the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department over Kobe Bryant helicopter crash photos, per PEOPLE. Vanessa’s legal claim seeks damages for emotional distress and mental anguish: Vanessa Bryant filed a legal claim on Friday in regard to a collection of unauthorized photographs taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s […]

In municipalities where coronavirus testing has become available to at-risk health care workers, NBA teams opening facilities for voluntary workouts will be allowed to administer tests to asymptomatic players and staff, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. A select few NBA facilities are reopening in the coming days and weeks. Organizations such as the Orlando Magic, Los […]

Retired two-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers Shannon Brown has found himself in jail after a shooting incident over the weekend. According to a report posted on The Citizen, Brown allegedly fired on a random couple that entered his property located in Tyrone, Georgia. A Tyrone man was charged May 2 with aggravated […]

There has recently been a huge debate as to how Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James would have fared if he played in the 1990s during the Michael Jordan era. Well, for what it’s worth, Jordan’s former teammate with the Chicago Bulls Dennis Rodman has weighed in on the discussion. According to the former Defensive […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had the misfortune of being exploited by a Twitter hacker on Thursday afternoon. The hacker posted crude and even racist messages after gaining control of Giannis’ account. Fortunately, Antetokounmpo’s younger brother, Kostas, was playing the role of internet watchdog. Kostas immediately responded to each of the fake tweets, noting his […]

The 10th anniversary of the Los Angeles Lakers winning back-to-back titles with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol leading the way is right around the corner. The iconic franchise dominated the competition during a three-year span after the team acquired Gasol, and we have reached out to the members of the team to talk about what […]

Hall of Famer Steve Nash played two years on the Los Angeles Lakers with Kobe Bryant after having countless battles with the Black Mamba when he was starring for the Phoenix Suns. On the latest episode of All The Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Nash talked about why it was an “eye-opener” to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has hit the court with a number of talented players over the course of his 17 seasons in the NBA. Along the way, the Akron, Ohio native has claimed three championships, but he has had some help. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at LeBron James’ greatest […]

Kevin Love has finally realized some of the similarities between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Many have argued that the era of social media has extrapolated the magnifying glass on his former teammate.  Yet a quick glance into ESPN’s docuseries “The Last Dance” has convinced Love that Jordan dealt with plenty of criticism as well, […]

Los Angeles Lakers sensation Alex Caruso took a trip down memory lane to revisit his epic putback dunk against the Golden State Warriors last season. The Lakers’ cult icon talked to Manchester City midfielder Kevin DeBruyne during a chat, remembering that thunderous slam against the Western Conference powerhouse: “You know what’s funny about this? I […]

Isiah Thomas shed some light on what went into his decision to rank Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the greatest of all time. The Detroit Pistons legend had also recently ranked longtime NBA rival Michael Jordan as only the fourth-best player he has ever gone up against. During a chat with Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny […]