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Robert Todd Pelinka Jr. was born on December 23, 1969. Many know him as the man at the helm for the Los Angeles Lakers, serving as the organization’s Vice President of Basketball Operations and general manager. There is much more to Rob Pelinka, however, and today we try to shed some light on the life […]

As far as clutch players go, few are able to match the late, great Kobe Bryant. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has had more than a few clutch shots and game-winners throughout his career, which made the task of narrowing it down to eight very challenging. We apologize in advance for not including some of […]

Several notable NBA players were present during a Zoom conference on Friday, but Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was not one of them. Led by Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving, several stars reportedly aired their concerns and grievances with the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA campaign set on July 31 at Disney World […]

Late NBA great Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s no secret that the Black Mamba saw a revolving door of Purple and Gold teammates over that lengthy period. He certainly established life-long bonds with some of his brethren, particularly those who helped him win five Larry O’ […]

Lifelong comedian Dave Chappelle defended Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James after a recent compilation of FOX News host Laura Ingraham’s comments from 2018 resurfaced thanks to her defense of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his freedom of speech. Chappelle pointed to the time Ingraham told LeBron (and Kevin Durant) to “shut up […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant made seven NBA Finals appearances and won five championships in his career. More than a few folks would consider Kobe to be the GOAT because of his performance on the biggest stage. Below is a breakdown of all seven of Kobe Bryant’s NBA Finals appearances. 2000 NBA Finals vs. […]

Comedian Dave Chappelle paid tribute to the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant during his recent Netflix special, “8:46.” The longtime stand-up extraordinaire also made a surprising revelation when speaking about his NBA idol: “I loved Kobe Bryant. He died the day I won a Grammy. That was why I didn’t show up at […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has had more than a few interesting games throughout his decorated career. After all, he played 20 seasons in the league, so there were definitely a number of unforgettable performances from the Black Mamba during that span. Today we take a look at some of the most intriguing games […]

Several petitions to have the white supremacist group Ku Klux Klan abolished have been spreading online. Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso got word of this and was puzzled why a petition is needed in the first place. Via Twitter, Alex Caruso shared the news item and his concurrent confusion and frustration. WHY DOES THERE […]

During his illustrious NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant had the pleasure of playing with some tremendously talented basketball players. Everyone familiar with the Lakers knows who Bryant’s best teammate of all time is. However, who are the other four great players The Black Mamba suited up with? Let’s take a look […]

One former NBA executive is of the belief that the Los Angeles Lakers are the only team that makes sense for DeMarcus Cousins to play for during the resumption of the 2019-20 season at Walt Disney World. The Lakers signed Cousins in the offseason of 2019 and were excited about reuniting Boogie with his close […]

Spalding is releasing a unique, snakeskin basketball to honor the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The limited edition release will take place on June 15, with the ball also featuring Kobe’s signature. Spalding is releasing this Kobe Bryant basketball on Monday 6/15, in a limited edition Mamba snakeskin cover. pic.twitter.com/8pC8tIfXL2 — Nick DePaula […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is channeling his inner Michael Jordan. According to Brent Lang of Variety, Johnson will be the subject of a new feature film documentary from XTR, H.wood Media, NSV and Delirio Films: “In these unprecedented times we need films that celebrate heroes more than ever,” said XTR CEO Bryn Mooser […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is adding another feather to his cap. This time, it comes in the form of the Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors award. Carly Mallenbaum of USA TODAY describes Bryant’s most recent honor in detail: The award is meant to celebrate an individual or company’s outstanding contribution to Los Angeles, […]

Four months will have gone by before basketballs start bouncing in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World in late July. The NBA season’s hiatus will officially come to an end with the Los Angeles Lakers being one of the teams gearing up for a potential run at a title. Only 22 teams are invited to […]

NBA stars LeBron James and Trae Young are forming a voting rights group amid the widespread social unrest due to issues of racial injustice. The group, called “More Than a Vote,” will primarily focus on incentivizing African-Americans to vote in the primaries and general election in November. LeBron stated that the voices of Black Americans […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a huge fan of what NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is doing. Wallace will run a special paint scheme to honor the Black Lives Matter movement on Wednesday. Upon seeing the news, LeBron took to Twitter to salute Wallace: .@bubbawallace will run a special paint scheme to honor #BlackLivesMatter […]

The discussion between who the better player is between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James appears to be a debate that will perpetually rage on for generations to come. At the end of the day, there is no definitive way to determine who the GOAT really is. It will […]

It’s hard to deny that NBA executives have a difficult job, and having to make so many tough decisions will ultimately lead to some disastrous ones. There are times when decisions are so catastrophic that they end up making it on a top-five list of the most disastrous decisions in NBA history. 5. 1978 NBA […]

The NBA will officially return to action on July 31, with 22 teams set to play eight regular-season games before setting the playoff seeding and beginning a postseason that could potentially end with Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Oct. 12. The Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the teams to watch during […]

Pau Gasol has recently given his most straightforward indication yet about wanting to make an unexpected comeback to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. According to Gasol, he has a strong desire to play again next term, and aside from his former team Barcelona, the 39-year-old is also looking at potentially finishing off his decorated […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely considered the most storied franchise in the NBA. After all, the Purple and Gold have won 16 championships in franchise history and consistently been home to some of the greatest basketball players of all time. For this piece, we’ll be taking a look at the history of the Lakers’ […]

The NBA will crown an NBA champion for the 2020 season after all. The league is set to return July 31 inside Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex. 22 teams qualified for the league’s restart in Orlando. There will be eight regular-season games—plus a potential for a play-in tournament for the postseason—and […]

There are plenty of reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers are currently the favorite to win the franchise’s 17th NBA championship when the season resumes in Orlando on July 31. For one, they boast arguably the best duo of superstars in the league in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who combined to propel the Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to be vocally active on social media on matters surrounding racial injustice, and this time he’s addressing concerns about voting in minority communities. James commented on a tweet from Politico’s Laura Barrón-López, who shared her report (co-authored with Zach Montellaro) on issues at polling sites across Georgia for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly shown interest in Washington Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal in the past, which isn’t a surprise given that the team has LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the charge and general manager Rob Pelinka has been on record saying he’ll always be aggressive in trying to acquire a […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal’s name has been a constant in trade rumors. Despite his recent $72 million extension and repeated desire to stay in D.C., the trade speculation never seems to fully subside. The top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers (49-14) — like the Brooklyn Nets — are in the market for a third star to pair […]

Before the 2019-20 NBA season was struck by a thunderbolt back in March in the form of the coronavirus, the Los Angeles Lakers were on a roll as they had shown they could contend with the best of the best in the league. LeBron James and company were able to take down the Milwaukee Bucks […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has been plenty outspoken about the latest wave of police brutality, racism, and racial inequality that has consumed the nation in recent weeks. Kuzma took the next step on Tuesday, penning a thoughtful vow to not be silenced. Much like his teammate LeBron James won’t shut up and dribble, […]

LeBron James is the most recognizable face in the NBA today, and while he is universally praised for his efforts on and off the floor, there have been plenty of moments in his career where he has been criticized. It comes with the territory of being a superstar. You get the perks of being famous, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers became a dynasty during the early 2000s by winning three straight championships, but  they did face some major threats along the way. While the Lakers ultimately prevailed in the end in 2000, 2001, and 2002, there were multiple occasions during this run where it looked like they may fall short. Let’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is all for the Black Lives Matter movement, but he made it clear that people still have a lot of misconceptions about it. Sitting down with Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony on his YouTube Live show “What’s In Your Glass,” the 24-year-old third-year player said that others still […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma joined Carmelo Anthony in an online interview where they talked about everything basketball plus bits about their life off the court. Anthony had some interesting questions for Kuzma, including the first and last time that the Lakers young gun was starstruck. Kuzma dropped some interesting anecdotes, one of which […]

Vanessa Bryant’s quest for justice for the deaths of her husband, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, and daughter Gianna continues. Now, she is reportedly seeking “hundreds of millions of dollars” against the Island Express Helicopters Inc. The helicopter company is tied up with Ara Zobayan, the pilot on board when Bryant’s chopper tragically crashed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed DeMarcus Cousins in the summer of 2019 and were excited about reuniting the talented big man with Anthony Davis. Unfortunately, Cousins tore his ACL during a pick-up game in July and never suited up for the Lakers before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19. Los Angeles waived Boogie […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal delivered a powerful message to New Orleans Saints players where he urged the team to stay together amid the Drew Brees controversy. The NBA Hall of Famer told the Saints that the national media is going to try and break the team apart, just like they did to him […]

After a long hiatus, the 2019-20 NBA season will resume at the end of July in Orlando, Florida, with the Los Angeles Lakers favored by some to be crowned champions when it is all said and done. Recently, Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy made an appearance on our Battle for L.A. Podcast with Tomer Azarly, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has always been a man of the people. So, it’s not surprising to see that some lucky fan got to talk to LeBron on Twitch while playing with the Lakers superstar’s son, Bronny James: I JUST TALKED TO LEBRON JAMES BRO OMFG pic.twitter.com/TF2uVt6epQ — adin (@adinross) June 7, 2020 […]

The New York Knicks are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. They have quite a rich history that includes more than a few headline-grabbing narratives. What we will be focusing on, however, are a number of potentially franchise-altering trade deals that the Knicks allegedly came close to, but for one reason or […]