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The Los Angeles Lakers can officially remove Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. from the list of centers they are pursuing this offseason. Speaking on ESPN’s Get Up, NBA Insider Brian Windhorst stated that there was “no chance” of the Grizzlies moving their All-Star big man after Desmond Bane’s trade. Rumors had persisted that following Bane’s […]

LeBron James is not done yet with his player career. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is expected to be there for his team in the 2024-25 NBA season, which will also be his 23rd in the pros. Father Time will win his battle with the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player one day, but that will […]

The question over who the greatest NBA players of all time are is hotly debated. Oftentimes, greatness is predicated squarely on championships won, but not to LeBron James. Even though he’s won four titles, success is much more than that to him. On the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash, […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers enter an offseason where they must address their issues at the center position. The Lakers exceeded expectations by a solid margin, winning 50 games for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign. However, they were unable to translate that into playoff success, losing in the first round to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers mapped out their future when they completed the instantly-legendary Luka Doncic trade in February. Although he still needs to sign a contract extension to solidify the union, LA is confident it has its long-term franchise superstar. But there is still a high sense of urgency with 40-year-old LeBron James on the […]

While LeBron James will soon become an NBA player longer than any other person in history, the ‘King’ apparently has no interest in sliding down the bench and becoming a coach. James, while talking to ‘Mind the Game’ co-host Steve Nash, who coached the Brooklyn Nets years after retiring from the NBA as a player, […]

Any time that a starting-caliber center or superstar big man gets brought up in trade rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers will be the first team that fans think of as a trade partner. The team led by LeBron James and Luka Doncic is desperate for a center, as they were forced to play Jaxson Hayes, […]

One of the big questions currently surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers is how much time LeBron James has left as an NBA player. James has hinted at his impending retirement for several years now but has yet to show many signs of decline on the court as he enters yet another NBA season. Recently, Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James praised Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark following her standout return from injury, celebrating her performance in a social media post after the Fever’s 102-88 win over the defending champion New York Liberty on Saturday. Clark posted 32 points, nine assists, eight rebounds, two blocks, and one steal while shooting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers do not want to talk about it. Fans do not want to talk about it. And the NBA certainly does not want to talk about it, but LeBron James’ retirement is a topic the world cannot avoid. When the 40-year-old officially concludes his all-time great professional basketball career, a surreal moment […]

Over two decades after the contentious 2002 Western Conference Finals between the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers, Mike Bibby has revisited the series on his podcast, reigniting one of the most polarizing debates in NBA playoff history. But his emotional recollections are likely to be met with ridicule from Lakers fans who remain […]

After a few seasons of dealing with a lingering ankle injury, Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith reportedly underwent surgery this week. Finney-Smith, who the Lakers acquired from the Brooklyn Nets during the 2024-25 season, had surgery done on his left ankle but is expected to be ready to go by training camp in the […]

Ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith criticized Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic for what he described as a failure in leadership, citing the guard’s ongoing struggles with conditioning. During Friday’s episode of First Take, Smith responded to whether Doncic has a leadership issue, following earlier comments made by […]

Russell Westbrook just completed another solid season to his already decorated NBA career with the Denver Nuggets. Already nearing 37 years old, it wasn’t surprising that there was speculation of his retirement until the onetime NBA MVP himself squashed those rumors with his post on social media. And while he will undergo hand surgery, it […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso is the elder statesman on the youngest team in the NBA, whose championship pedigree resonates in a locker room full of teammates making their NBA Finals debut. Trailing the Indiana Pacers 2-1, coach Mark Daigneault says his team remains even-keeled. A sign of maturity, despite the average […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world with the surprising trade for Luka Doncic before the NBA Trade Deadline, the prevailing thought was the franchise had found its superstar for the next decade. When LeBron James inevitably retires, Doncic would be the one to carry on the organization’s legacy. But that mantle comes […]

A source with knowledge of the situation speaking on the condition of anonymity confirmed a report from Sam Amick of The Athletic that the New York Knicks have not yet spoken to the Los Angeles Lakers about interviewing JJ Redick for their vacant head coaching position. It remains unclear whether the Lakers would grant permission […]

NBA superstar Magic Johnson is one of the most popular and effective players in the history of professional basketball. Johnson became a prominent U.S. superstar as college player at Michigan State when he led the Spartans to a national championship victory over Indiana State and Larry Bird. “A person who can go on the road […]

As the NBA Finals continue with the Indiana Pacers holding a 2-1 lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took a moment to reflect on his own championship experiences, revealing a personal policy that shaped his approach to the league’s biggest stage. During the latest episode of Mind the Game, […]

Thus far, the NBA Finals have produced some exciting moments (i.e., Tyrese Haliburton’s epic Game 1 buzzer-beater). LeBron James recognizes that, but what about the media? On his Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash, James essentially encouraged the media to do a more thorough job in covering the Finals, per HoopsHype.  “We all have […]

LeBron James just finished sixth in MVP voting. He made second team All-NBA, his 21st consecutive season making an All-NBA team. When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, James shifted to a defensive-minded role and was as good at it as anyone could’ve possibly hoped. He has plenty in the tank and all […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be active in the center market this offseason, with veteran big man Brook Lopez once again surfacing as a potential target. Despite their reported interest, it remains unclear whether the franchise will make a formal push to sign the 37-year-old Milwaukee Bucks center in free agency. According to […]

LeBron James pushed back against continued criticism of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship, calling the Orlando bubble title the “purest” form of basketball during the latest episode of Mind the Game podcast with co-host and NBA legend Steve Nash. James, who recently completed his 22nd NBA season at age 40, addressed longstanding debates […]

Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers know they need at least one center. Such is agreed upon unanimously across the organization. That said, the path to filling that gaping hole in the roster is up for quite a bit more debate internally. According to sources close to the team, it’s widely accepted they’ll need […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a very promising regular season this year, but the playoffs didn’t go to plan. After earning the three-seed in the Western Conference, the Lakers took on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round. LA was expected to win the series, but the Timberwolves ended up winning it in just five […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo pushed back on criticism of LeBron James this week, calling out detractors who have long claimed the Los Angeles Lakers forward has “no bag” despite his legendary accomplishments. Antetokounmpo took to X, formerly known as Twitter, after the latest episode of Mind the Game podcast featuring James and Steve Nash. […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers got bounced from the 2025 NBA Playoffs pretty early. It took Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves just five games to send LA crashing out of the postseason, but at least the Slovenian superstar appears to be using the early offseason to get down to work in preparation […]

Nike has introduced unique collaborations over the last few years, but none have hit quite close to home as their most recent projects honoring NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Throughout the last year, we’ve seen a number of Nike Air Force 1 silhouettes with special colorways honoring the Lakers icon and the folks over at Nike […]

At the 2025 BET Awards, emotions ran high as Jamie Foxx received the prestigious Ultimate Icon award—and no one was prouder than LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar took to social media to share his admiration for Foxx’s recovery and legacy in the entertainment world. The bond between James and Foxx runs deep. On […]

Unquestionably, LeBron James is one of the greatest ever to pick up a basketball. Despite Michael Jordan’s agent calling James out on championships won, his record nonetheless speaks for itself.  In addition to his four NBA titles, James is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, a four-time MVP, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, and, […]

In a league full of incredible moments, former Los Angeles Lakers guard and coach Byron Scott says one Kobe Bryant memory still stands above the rest. Speaking on his podcast, Byron Scott’s Off the Dribble with NBA veteran Olden Polynice and host Kid Jay, the former Lakers coach and teammate recalled what he considers the […]

Coco Gauff captured world wide attention with her epic French Open win. Gauff claimed her first-ever title at the prestigious tennis event. Her victory sparked reactions — including a huge one from Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. James reacted to a post made by former United States president Barack Obama. The 44th president acknowledged […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led his Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals, and they’re now just four wins away from the NBA Championship. The young superstar says Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant played a part in his upbringing. Even though he never had the chance to meet him, Gilgeous-Alexander credited Kobe Bryant for the […]

Two of the top NBA stars, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, may be wrapping up their playing careers soon, and ESPN is hoping to snag them for top roles after they retire. While appearing on The Main Event with Andrew Marchand podcast (via Awful Announcing), ESPN’s lead […]

Chris Paul addressed the long-standing controversy surrounding the vetoed 2011 trade that would have sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers, offering clarity on the situation during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday. “Just so you know that Lakers situation isn’t allegedly,” Paul said, pushing back against the notion that the league […]

Luka Doncic’s physical condition was put under the microscope when his alleged poor conditioning was used as the justification behind the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade him away despite him being their (former) franchise player. In particular, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison did not believe that Doncic was going to stay healthy, believing that his […]

In an interview on Jason and Travis Kelce’s New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce (Presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment), Shaquille O’Neal spoke about his relationship with Kobe Bryant during their time with the Lakers. Although the duo achieved immense success, winning three-straight NBA titles, their time together was defined by interpersonal drama. O’Neal […]

Finding a starting-caliber center to pair with Luka Doncic will be the Los Angeles Lakers’ top priority this summer. After trading Anthony Davis, Rob Pelinka’s squad was left with a gaping hole at the position during the second half of the season. Despite this, the Lakers aren’t expected to include Austin Reaves, their top trade […]

It’s obvious that LeBron James isn’t too fond of Brian Windhorst, regardless if he’s been covering the Los Angeles Lakers star since he was drafted. James let that be known in one of his recent social media posts, and also on his Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash. In the latest video promoting the […]