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LeBron James made it a point to serenade Anthony Davis with a few lines of the happy birthday song inside the Lakers locker room on Wednesday. Davis, who celebrates his 27th birthday today, has developed a close relationship with James. Their pairing in Los Angeles has paid off in a big way, as the Lakers […]

Lakers superstar LeBron James sent out a congratulatory tweet to Sierra Canyon boys basketball team for advancing to the California state championship round. James’ son, Bronny, plays for Sierra Canyon, as most of his followers know. However, it was Ziaire Williams’ game-winning shot that sent the Trailblazers through to the championship game. James, who is […]

Houston Rockets point man Russell Westbrook didn’t flinch when prompted to delve into the team’s upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The fast break demon answered in typical Westbrook fashion, seeing the Lakers as just another blip on the schedule and nothing more: “Just play,” said the Rockets superstar. “We play our game. We’ve […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will take a “cautious” approach with LeBron James’ groin injury, according to Matthew Moreno of Lakers Nation. James has only missed three games this season but played a career-low 55 games in 2018-19 due to a groin injury that kept him out longer than a month. Lakers officials are very aware […]

With the league taking the necessary precautionary measures in response to the coronavirus threat in the United States, media personnel are now no longer allowed to enter team locker rooms before and after games. This new policy has been enforced immediately and was already in full effect on Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie had a front row view as he tried to bother Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis’ potential game-winning 3-point attempt on Tuesday night. Fortunately for Dinwiddie and the Nets, AD came up short on his triple try and Brooklyn pulled off the stunner and escaped Staples Center with a 104-102 […]

LOS ANGELES – The NBA world was rocked this past summer when the Los Angeles Lakers were able to pair LeBron James with fellow superstar Anthony Davis. The dynamic duo was set, and even though many anticipated a potentially lengthy chemistry building process, these two hit the ground running and never looked back. Davis has […]

LOS ANGELES – Few players in the history of the NBA have been able to be a dominant force on the basketball floor like LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar can get it done as a facilitator and a scorer with a basketball I.Q. that is simply off the charts. Although the Lakers lost […]

The coronavirus outbreak and hysteria possibly has huge implications for the immediate future of the NBA. With that said, both Golden State Warriors tactician Steve Kerr and Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel have expressed that they are well aware of how they might have to play games later this season. As a result […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis is one of the best basketball players in the world and one of the more recognizable athletes we have in America. As a result, Davis is a pretty busy guy when he’s not playing basketball for the Lakers. The Chicago native has a bunch of business ventures […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie sent out a cheeky tweet on Tuesday, noting that he’s “coming home.” The message led some to believe (check out his mentions) that he would be “coming home” to play for his hometown team — à la LeBron James’ notice to Cavs fans in 2014. In reality, though, it simply […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James joked around with Lakers reporters on Tuesday about the new media and locker room rules because of the coronavirus. All NBA, MLB, MLS and NHL team locker rooms and clubhouses will be open to only players and essential employees until further notice: LeBron misses us pic.twitter.com/sCI6oUaVDU — Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) March […]

After initially saying he wouldn’t play games without fans in the building, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has changed his stance in the wake of increasing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. After Friday’s game, when asked about the possibility of playing in front of empty arenas, LeBron was pretty adamant that he was against […]

Though he’s technically listed as questionable with a sore left groin, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James told reporters he plans to play in Tuesday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets: LeBron James, who is listed as questionable, said he’ll play tonight. — Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) March 10, 2020 James is coming off the best […]

For weeks, NBA analysts agreed that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was the clear-cut favorite for this season’s MVP Award. Now, however, The Greek Freak is facing competition for this title from the league’s most prominent face, Lakers superstar LeBron James. Though he’s playing in his 17th season, James is showing no signs of regression. […]

Talk about LeBron James quickly rising up as a potential MVP candidate has flooded the news cycle after the Los Angeles Lakers turned out impressive results against their biggest competition. James outplayed Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday before turning out a similar performance against Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday — quickly ascending […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were prime contenders for the Larry O’Brien Trophy the moment Anthony Davis signed on the dotted line to join LeBron James over the summer. The Bucks and Clippers knew this. The Lakers soon raced to the best record in the Western Conference and managed to stay there, even becoming the first […]

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers might know that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James made headlines when Bron denounced the possibility of the NBA not having fans in attendance amid the concerns about the coronavirus. It seems he is not the only superstar the shares the same sentiment. Damian Lillard was admittedly happy […]

According to Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy, LeBron James had been preparing for their games against the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers. In fact, the night before their duel with the Clippers, James expressed his desire to guard Kawhi Leonard. As Handy noted, James entered with a different mindset after the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing superstar small forward LeBron James as questionable to face the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. James has a sore left groin, per the Lakers: #Lakers injury report for #Nets: PROBABLE: Alex Caruso (sore right hamstring) and Anthony Davis (sore left elbow) QUESTIONABLE: LeBron James (sore left groin) — Ryan Ward […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis can’t fathom how dominant LeBron James is at the age of 35. While Davis knows that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is having a great season and Milwaukee once again has the best record in the NBA, he truly believes LeBron should win the MVP award for everything he […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace was very emotional following the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. World Peace was recently on the Zach Lowe Podcast where he talked about how he couldn’t control his crying after Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash. Via The Indy Star: He recalled being […]

It would appear LeBron James’ argument for MVP has been strengthened after this past weekend. Entering the weekend, it seemed as if Giannis Antetokounmpo was a shoe-in for his second straight MVP award. However, after the league-best Bucks lost to James’ Los Angeles Lakers, the race no longer appears to be definitive. In fact, not […]

LeBron James and Norman Powell have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 20 of the 2019-20 season. James put up 29.0 points, 10.3 assists and 7.3 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers went 3-0. Powell averaged 31.3 points on 56.1 percent shooting from the floor as the Toronto Raptors went 3-0: […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took part in a courtside meeting with one of his biggest fans after Sunday’s 112-103 victory over the Clippers inside the Staples Center. Following the final buzzer, The King shared a brief moment with Blue Ivy Carter, who is the firstborn daughter of Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Blue had a […]

An avid Los Angeles Lakers fan went out of his way to let Lakers forward Jared Dudley know exactly how he feels about Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard over the weekend. Dudley was making a few rounds in Beverly Hills following Sunday’s 112-103 victory over the Clippers. As he walked along the street, a […]

In what was their third meeting of this regular season, the Lakers defeated the Clippers inside the Staples Center on Sunday, 112-103. Two Western Conference powerhouses vying for supremacy in the city of Los Angeles and aiming for a favorable seed in the playoffs. It was a matchup that provided several interesting story lines. In […]

Three-time NBA champ LeBron James took to Instagram shortly after he led the Los Angeles Lakers to a huge 112-103 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. The 35-year-old veteran shared an image of himself alongside a roaring lion, and judging by his tremendous performance against the Clippers, it’s hard to deny that […]

Natalia Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s eldest daughter, recently paid homage to her late father and sister, who tragically passed away some six weeks ago in a helicopter crash. In a photo shared by Vanessa Bryant, Natalia is shown posing in a blue-and-white dress in front of a mural featuring the Los Angeles Lakers legend alongside Gianna: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9fQ8bWjxyA/?utm_source=ig_embed […]

LeBron James’ edict of making the Los Angeles Lakers a defensive powerhouse has been no joke. Unlike many preseason proclamations that soon drown out in the first weeks of the regular season, James has led by example with some defensive tenacity and “contagious” hustle plays. It was never more evident than in Sunday’s win over […]

Everyone knows that LeBron James is managing to produce and act on Space Jam 2 while still leading the Los Angeles Lakers to an impressive record at the top of the Western Conference. Many are wondering how he’s able to keep himself in shape while he’s working on such a big project. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne finally revealed […]

LeBron James was outstanding on Sunday night, as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to an impressive victory in a marquee matchup against cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. It was the Purple & Gold that emerged victorious in this one, 112-103, thanks in large part to LeBron’s noteworthy showing. It wasn’t just the fans […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ commitment to defense this season has drawn big praise, especially from those who get to watch him play on the national stage. Jeff Van Gundy, who has called many Lakers games that air on ESPN and ABC, has seen James’ defense ratchet up a notch in crunch time: “Every […]

After beating the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee hailed the Purple and Gold as the “best team in the world.” Per Bill Oram of The Athletic, McGee tagged their win over Western Conference rivals as a statement game to hush the critics. JaVale McGee after Lakers win over Clippers: […]

In a heavily anticipated matchup, the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers finally battled with their respective duo headliners — LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard and Paul George respectively — all on the court for the first time. When asked about possible playoff matchups between the two teams, Paul George believes […]

For once, Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley had something nice to say about the crosstown rival Los Angeles Lakers. After getting blasted in their first two encounters of the season, the Western Conference-leading squad finally managed to get one over the Clippers on Sunday with a decisive 112-103 victory inside the Staples Center. Beverley, […]

For Kyle Kuzma, Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James is the Most Valuable Player of the NBA, claiming that everyone is bearing witness to another historic season for The King. Kyle Kuzma crowned LeBron James at the end of the game. “MVP,” he said. “You see it. Everyone sees it.” pic.twitter.com/Kw2fQfCvjv — L.A. Times Sports […]

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a breed of athlete that we simply have never seen before. He’s in his 17th year in the NBA and is still playing at an MVP-caliber level while going toe-to-toe with the league’s elite players like Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and L.A. Clippers […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers had themselves a weekend. The storied franchise had the tall task of facing the Milwaukee Bucks and L.A. Clippers in consecutive games and were more than up to the challenge of going head-to-head with two of the NBA’s elite teams. The Lakers beat arguably the best team in […]