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The quest for The King’s throne is officially underway. And, he’s not letting up. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers finally got back on court against city-rivals Los Angeles Clippers after a four-month layoff. And, early in the second quarter, James rocked the bubble with a powerful slam to announce his return. With plays […]

The NBA is officially back. And, with everything going on in the world right, members of the NBA are choosing to stand up against inequality and social justice. Prior to the tip off of tonight’s second game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers, a strong video featuring different NBA stars was […]

The opening night NBA showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers will have an AAU vibe to it. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, multiple NBA stars from other teams inside the bubble are at the game. A group of NBA players have arrived about 20 minutes before tipoff to watch Lakers-Clippers […]

LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are two of the biggest superstars in the NBA. They also are total opposites. James is an extrovert and lives for the spotlight, while Leonard is an introvert who is trying to stay out of the limelight as much as possible. This stark difference was on full display when NBA […]

The LA Clippers will have Patrick Beverley available to play in the NBA’s restart opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Doc Rivers announced his status during pregame interviews on Zoom, but wasn’t sure about any specific minutes limit. “Pat will play,” Rivers said. “Not sure about the minutes yet for sure but he’ll […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis says one of the ways he motivates small forward LeBron James is by calling The King “old.” James is 35 years old and has a ton of miles on his body. However, he is still arguably the best player in the game and leads the NBA in assists. […]

Anthony Davis used to get really upset when the Los Angeles Lakers would lose a game before the season was suspended in March. That’s when LeBron James would step in as the leader of the team and give everyone advice. Via Dave McMenamin of ESPN: “You know, I used to be so upset and so, […]

Opening night of the NBA’s restart in Orlando is finally here. The LA Clippers will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the nightcap of the opener. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George vs. LeBron James and Anthony Davis their in fourth matchup of the season. The Clippers and Lakers will tip off at 9PM EST, […]

Despite the fact that there won’t be any fans inside the NBA’s bubble, Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George says his team’s matchup with the Lakers on Opening Night 2.0 will still be filled with intensity. George spoke to reporters Thursday and gave a quick preview of what to expect: “I think you put us […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to social media on Thursday morning to share an essay that former U.S. Representative John Lewis wrote for The New York Times shortly before his passing. The day of the John Lewis funeral, it is worth noting, came with several people doing similar things. Powerful!!! Hope everyone reads […]

With three championship rings and 16 All-Star nods to his credit, LeBron James has already proven himself as one of the greatest players in NBA history. But what should fans expect from the Los Angeles Lakers superstar as this 2019-20 NBA season resumes inside the Orlando bubble? Now in his 17th season of service, James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially resume their quest for the franchise’s 17th NBA championship on Thursday after a four-month pause. However, the extended hiatus amid a global pandemic and nationwide movement for justice doesn’t mean the team isn’t still taking the court with Lakers icon Kobe Bryant fresh in their hearts and minds. On the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been on the wrong end of some harsh criticism for his silence with regards to the latest controversy between the NBA and China. It was recently revealed through an ESPN investigation that several American coaches have raised concerns about how their Chinese counterparts have been abusing participants of […]

It hasn’t always been sunshine and rainbows for the Los Angeles Lakers. Even if the Lakers right now appears poised to win the title, the road was paved after several mistakes from the front office throughout the years. While it’s easy to appreciate the organization now upon seeing how the recent trade for Anthony Davis […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum’s favorite player growing up. So when Bryant tragically passed away in January, the Celtics star was devastated and needed a few weeks to mourn. With the 2019-20 season set to resume on Thursday down in Orlando, Florida, Tatum is reminiscing about his […]

There’s nothing like a good Kobe Bryant practice story and who better to tell it than Metta World Peace. The NBA enforcer, who joined the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer of 2009 as an unrestricted free agent, recently spoke about how fierce Bryant was in practices back in the day. Before he signed with […]

Once upon a time, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was labeled as a choker. The phenom from Akron was often hit with the “LeChoke” tag for shying away (i.e. passing to Donyell Marshall) or coming up short in the clutch. However, after a few notable big-game failings during the first half of his illustrious […]

LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers will be shorthanded when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers in Thursday’s opening night of the NBA restart. Montrezl Harrell and Lou Williams are out, and Patrick Beverley is questionable to play, the team announced on Wednesday evening. Harrell is still away from the team and outside of […]

Count Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James as someone who likes Anthony Davis’ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar look. Due to an eye injury, Davis wore goggles at practice on Wednesday. Coupled with his beard and hair, the Lakers big man looked a lot like Abdul-Jabbar. LeBron's feeling the new look. 🥽✅ (📷: @KingJames) pic.twitter.com/pn5PQQz847 — theScore (@theScore) […]

One of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s first poster dunks in the NBA came at the expense of Ben Wallace and the Washington Wizards back in 1997. Nick Van Exel, who was teammates with Bryant at the time, gave an inside scoop about the play. “Kobe told us ‘I’m about to cross this fool […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis looked a lot like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in practice on Wednesday. Davis, who was inadvertently poked in the eye by Michael Carter-Williams during Saturday’s scrimmage against the Orlando Magic, wore protective eyewear in practice. The resemblance is uncanny: . @AntDavis23 looking like a young @kaj33 on the Lakers 👀 pic.twitter.com/8QYN33FW7l — ClutchPoints […]

Some believe Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is really living like a king in the Orlando bubble. The King has been silent about his accommodations on social media, but the rumor has been a centerpiece of fan memes about the bubble. On Complex Sports’ Load Management podcast, Lakers guard and social media superstar Alex […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis vowed to be ready to take the court for his team’s restart opener against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, according to Mark Medina of USA TODAY Sports. Davis sustained an eye injury recently and was seen around in practice, but didn’t take part until Wednesday, noting his “eye […]

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis suffered an eye injury on Saturday in a scrimmage game against the Orlando Magic. While the injury does not appear to be anything too serious, Davis might miss Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, and perhaps more than that. Reporting from inside the Disney World bubble, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not going to let anything stop him from celebrating his world-famous Tuesday habit. As it turns out, LeBron is still intent on carrying on with his “Taco Tuesday” tradition despite being in the confines of the Disney World bubble. James was recently captured literally screaming his famed “Taco […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade believes his pal, Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James, is still the best player in the world. However, the Miami Heat icon thinks Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo will repeat as MVP in 2020. "LeBron is the best player in the game right now… But overall, Giannis has been […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma believes the 2020-21 season should take place in Hawaii if the NBA is forced to do a bubble scenario again. National Basketball Players Association executive director Michele Roberts says returning to a bubble might be the only feasible way for the NBA to complete the 2020-21 season. Nba […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard JR Smith claims LeBron James reads a lot more now compared to their days on the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the latest episode of the “Inside the Green Room with Danny Green” podcast, Smith said James is the same person he was in Cleveland, though he pointed out that reading is a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James revealed some of his discussions with Louisville residents following Breonna Taylor’s murder at his press conference on Tuesday.  Taylor was a 26-year-old Black woman who was shot by three Louisville police officers in her own apartment. According to Louisville police, the drug warrant operation was targeting two other people […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is as motivated as ever to add to his championship total and deliver the franchise its 17th NBA championship in James’ 17th season. But, considering the extenuating circumstances, James is dropping his tradition of going off-the-grid for the playoff push.Historically, James locks into “Zero Dark Thirty-23 Mode“, during which […]

It has been more than six months since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away, but his memory is still as fresh as ever in the minds of fans, loved ones, and LeBron James. Although so much has happened since Kobe’s passing that has turned the world upside down, the Lakers are keeping […]

Throughout his career in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been a dominant force on both ends of the floor. Although he may not be the lockdown defender of old at 35, he’s had some iconic moments defensively during his Hall-of-Fame-caliber career that put him in elite company like his unforgettable chase-down […]

Los Angeles Lakers beat writer Harrison Faigen retweeted a screenshot of LeBron James’ media availability Zoom call wherein the 15-time All-Star was seen sitting on a lush red “throne” while he’s receiving post-game therapy. King James sure knows how to take the stage.  https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1288138660978626565   When the joke was pointed out to the four-time MVP, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to kick off the NBA restart by battling the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, but they may have to do it without Anthony Davis. On Tuesday, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel said he wasn’t sure if Davis, who is dealing with an eye injury, would be able to play […]

If you’re looking for the ultimate LeBron James fan gift guide, including James bobbleheads, this post has you covered from prices to a general variety of potential presents. Honestly, this isn’t only for fans of the Los Angeles Lakers, but those who enjoyed him like a crazy person when he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Current ESPN analyst Paul Pierce previously turned some heads when he excluded Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James from his top-five all-time list. According to the future Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics legend, that can still change, on one condition. Asked about what a fourth title would mean for James’ legacy on ESPN’s “NBA Countdown,” Pierce […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend and former team president Magic Johnson has given his two cents worth on the MVP debate between LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Unsurprisingly, Magic is going with LeBron, a player who he himself recruited to LA in 2018, as the clear winner. Johnson detailed his argument to […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers losing veterans Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley heading into the NBA bubble, the team’s coaching staff was put in a difficult position to find players to help fill the void even if they were nothing but glorified insurance policies for the backcourt. Fortunately, the team had already added Dion Waiters […]

Scrimmage games for the Los Angeles Lakers are officially in the books. Frank Vogel’s title-contending squad put on a show in the three games played ahead of the eight seeding matchups with the team’s playoff rotation starting to come together. The primary concern for the Lakers has been their backcourt and what to do about […]