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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 […]

At 46-18, the defending champion Toronto Raptors will head to Orlando with the third-best record in the league. However, the Raptors aren’t considered to be on the level of title favorites like the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Clippers. Raptors All-Star Pascal Siakam, frankly, doesn’t seem too concerned about the perceived lack of […]

There were whispers about the great Scottie Pippen once being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers during the tail end of his career. Rumor has it that Pippen himself tried to force a move to the Purple & Gold after spending a single season with the Houston Rockets in the 1998-99 campaign. As it turns […]

If you had any doubt about the significant financial impact the return of the NBA will have not only on the league, but for individual teams as well, then you would only need to look at how much the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to net for playing eight regular seasons games in the league’s […]

The late, great Kobe Bryant will be headlining this year’s class of Hall of Fame inductees. With the enshrinement ceremonies fast approaching, it has been revealed that the family of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, led by his wife, Vanessa, has every intention of playing a significant role in the ceremony. According to Naismith Memorial […]

The NBA layoff has been long, and there is no telling how teams will respond once they return to the hardwood. However, LeBron James is trying to keep the Los Angeles Lakers focused. James has reportedly been in constant communication with his teammates throughout the suspension of play, helping them get back up to speed […]

More than a few NBA players have made their voices heard — with a handful of them even taking the streets to take part in the peaceful protests — with regard to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25. As it turns out, Floyd himself was a huge […]

Behind Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant and Robert Horry, the Los Angeles Lakers won three straight titles in 2000, 2001 and 2002 under the guidance of Hall of Fame tactician Phil Jackson. To win that first ring in 2000 over the Indiana Pacers, the Lakers first had to get past the Portland Trail Blazers in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will go down in history as one of the greatest players to have ever played the sport. This makes it such a difficult task to narrow down his best performances into just five different games. That was the exact task that we endeavored today, and despite a number of […]

Some 12 years ago today, Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce was front and center in that infamous wheelchair incident in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Recently, former C’s teammate Kendrick Perkins went on ESPN’s “The Jump” with Rachel Nichols and narrated his side of the story. According to Perkins, […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is more than an athlete. On Friday, the strong and vocal supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement posted a video on social media explaining, in succinct fashion, why he and other professional athletes cannot “stick to sports.” “You thought I would,” the 35-year-old Lakers star wrote on Twitter […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been very active in expressing his thoughts following the tragic death of George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis last week. Well-known for making his views on social injustice known, James has taken to Twitter to post his thoughts on various topics in recent […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has never shied away from speaking out on social injustice, and on Friday, he made that very clear once again. A video posted to Twitter showed a police offer shoving an elderly white man to the ground in Buffalo, causing the man to bleed out of his ear as […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had a reach that went well beyond U.S. soil. Testament to this fact is the recently completed mural in the European nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The mural reportedly stands at around 39 feet wide and 19 feet tall. Talk about big love.This report comes from TMZ Sports, who […]

Winning an NBA championship is always special, but it’s important to note that not all championships are equal and some are more significant than others. Some started dynasties, some ended ones and some were just won out of nowhere. Let’s take a look at some of the most significant NBA champions in history. 5. 2008 […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley recently shared one of the most memorable moments in his career as a broadcaster. The 57-year-old narrated how the late, great Kobe Bryant once cussed him out over the phone for no less than three hours straight. Barkley shared his hilarious anecdote on an interview with Evan Daniels of […]

It’s looking more and more like the 2019-20 NBA campaign will resume in late July. Well, in some capacity, anyway. Whether you like the proposed plan or not, the league seems to be moving toward an agreement, so we will probably be seeing the NBA Finals around the same time we are typically supposed to […]

A number of NBA players ripped into FOX News’ Laura Ingraham for defending Drew Brees’ controversial comments about kneeling during the anthem after she had previously ripped NBA stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant for speaking out on political issues. She infamously scolded them by telling them to “shut up and dribble.” LeBron strongly criticized Brees […]

Athletes were quick to rip FOX News show host Laura Ingraham for a double standard that favored New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees after telling his black counterparts in the NBA to “shut up and dribble.” Ingraham supported Brees, saying he had a right to an opinion after the veteran quarterback said he would “never […]

Much has been said about the Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant feud that ultimately led to O’Neal parting ways with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2004. However, what is an undeniable fact is how this duo dominated the league during their time together as teammates. O’Neal recently opened up about what he feels is the […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma has taken to Twitter to fight for justice for Breonna Taylor, another victim of senseless police violence. Taylor was a 26-year-old African American woman who was shot and killed by members of the Louisville Metro Police Department on March 13, 2020 in an alleged drug raid. Kuzma shared more […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green has become just the latest NBA player to join the ongoing protests that have continued to take place throughout the country over the course of the last week or so. On Wednesday evening, Green, who took to the streets in Los Angeles, joined a wide variety of NBA […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has a long history fighting and writing about racial injustice, and he shared some of his wisdom with the historic NBA franchise. On Tuesday, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and award-winning author spoke with members of the Lakers organization on a Zoom conference to discuss the death of George […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma had a poignant statement for his fans and followers on Wednesday afternoon. Kuzma suggested that any single person or business losing followers on social media or customers due to their support of the Black Lives Matter movement should hardly be discouraged. Rather, Kuzma stated they must realize those people […]

On Wednesday, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees said that he would “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag,” referencing how some athletes choose to kneel during the national anthem, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had plenty to say about it. Brees’ comments have drawn significant backlash from many, including his own teammate, […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce received a ton of backlash for his recent claim about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James not being a Top 5 all-time player in the history of the NBA. Recently, none other than Pierce’s former Celtics teammate Kendrick Perkins has taken a shot at Pierce for what Perkins considers to […]

With the NBA looking to resume the current season in a singular neutral venue the rest of the way, some teams have been looking into how this might work against them in terms of having the home-court advantage in the playoffs. Should the league’s bubble idea come into play, higher-seeded teams in the playoffs will […]

LeBron James has been loud and constant in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the consequent protests and riots that have come as a result of an agonizing fight against police brutality. The Los Angeles Lakers star will now help shed light on how long racial inequality has been in the air, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is tired of the extreme clout-chasing era of social media, as many influencers are promoting their content out of the ribs of recent riots. People from all over the country have protested the murder of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American who was a victim of police brutality in […]