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During his 20-year career in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers tried to pair Kobe Bryant with the right talent in order to put the team in title contention. Kobe may have won three straight titles alongside Shaquille O’Neal and then went on to win back-to-back championships with Pau Gasol, but there are plenty of […]

Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, recently went on a twitch stream, and did an impromptu Q&A with some of the fans in attendance. Unsurprisingly, LeBron’s eldest son was asked about his Top 5 players in the NBA today, and true enough, Bronny did not disappoint. Bronny James was asked to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has taken the next step in becoming the next media mogul. Reports state that the three-time NBA champ has raised roughly $100 million in investments to set up a new media company called SpringHill Co., which will combine SpringHill Entertainment, Uninterrupted, and Robot Co. Jason Kelly of Bloomberg Businessweek […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is without a doubt one of the most popular players in the NBA today. However, despite his fame, not many folks know that the 25-year-old was actually well on his way to a Hollywood acting career long before he played his first minute in the NBA. The Bucks star made […]

ESPN’s “Backstory: The Decision” reveals new insight on LeBron James’ infamous night back in 2010 that shook the NBA world. “The Decision” saw LeBron announce his decision to take his talents to the Miami Heat on live television, resulting in Cleveland Cavaliers fans burning his jersey and Cavs owner Dan Gilbert writing an angry letter […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man JaVale McGee is one of the players with a preexisting condition for COVID-19. But he is not concerned about compromising his physical condition. McGee suffers asthma, but he told Dan Woike and Tania Ganguli of the Los Angles Times he feels “comfortable” ahead of the NBA restart in Orlando: “I’m definitely comfortable,” […]

Few franchises in professional sports have a more prestigious list of star players to come through their organization than the Los Angeles Lakers. From the Showtime era led by the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson to Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal-led Lakers to the two-headed monster of LeBron James and Anthony Davis today, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt a major blow this week with one of their best defenders opting out of returning to finish the 2019-20 NBA season in Orlando. Veteran guard Avery Bradley, who has been on the fence about returning since the league green-lit resumption of play, has officially announced he won’t be joining […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley tried to checkmate Jared Dudley of the Los Angeles Lakers after the two players had different opinions on the implications stemming from the restart of the 2019-20 NBA season. Beverley took to Twitter to respond to Dudley, who was reacting to a Tuesday report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Again […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Nick Young appears to be hoping for a reunion with his former squad in the wake of Avery Bradley’s decision to sit out the remainder of the campaign. Bradley’s recent declaration has left an open spot on LA’s roster, and it seems that Young is more than eager to […]

In the wake of the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly zoning into swingman JR Smith as a potential replacement for Avery Bradley, the former received a snarky response from business reporter John Burnett. An ESPN video highlighted some of Smith’s best plays — most of which took place with the Denver Nuggets and the New York […]

Los Angeles Lakers youngster Kyle Kuzma appears to be reading a lot of stuff on the internet of late. Recently, the 24-year-old came out with a rather conspiracy theory-laden tweet alleging how hospitals are juicing the number of COVID-19 deaths in order to make a profit out of them. Here are the exact words of […]

The NBA is back! Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has unofficially signified the return of the 2019-20 NBA season by offering a “deep” analysis of the Lakers’ chances to win the 2020 NBA championship. Following Avery Bradley’s decision to sit out the rest of the season, Johnson strongly believes the road to the title for […]

At this point, it appears that JR Smith is the frontrunner to take on the recently-vacated spot on the Los Angeles Lakers courtesy of Avery Bradley and his decision to skip the remainder of the season in the Florida bubble. Earlier reports confirmed that the Lakers were serious about Smith as a potential replacement, so […]

With the recent confirmation of Avery Bradley opting to sit out the remainder of the campaign for the Los Angeles Lakers, JR Smith has reportedly emerged as a strong candidate as his potential replacement. This comes from none other than NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent guard JR Smith has emerged as a leading candidate […]

Retired NBA guard Mike Miller sent out a cryptic tweet to his former teammate LeBron James on Tuesday. This comes after news that Avery Bradley won’t be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for the continuation of the 2019-20 season on June 30. Bradley reportedly wishes to spend time with his ailing son, prompting Miller […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley won’t play in the NBA’s restart in Orlando. Bradley told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN that he wants to remain with his family during these uncertain times. The Lakers veteran has a son who has a history of struggling to recover from respiratory illnesses and would’ve been unlikely to be […]

During his four years in high school, one year at UCLA and first two years in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers, Lonzo Ball had one of the ugliest looking jump shots in basketball history. Yes, it was that bad. However, through hard work and dedication, Ball has rebuilt his jumper and the results […]

Have you ever wondered how a guy like LeBron James lives? Well, wonder no more. What we have in store for you is a look inside The King’s $23 million mansion in Brentwood, California. Before anything else, it is worth noting that in 2018, James purchased the home in L.A. prior to his move to […]

Los Angeles Lakers veterans Avery Bradley and Dwight Howard are not sold on the NBA plan to resume the 2019-20 season next month in Orlando, Florida. According to teammate Danny Green though, the two are very much needed for the success of the Purple and Gold franchise. “I think it’s just important that we’re together. […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has a “flawless” basketball résumé. As a result, Green thinks LeBron is “arguably” the greatest basketball player of all time: 👀 pic.twitter.com/NChbn0csfF — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 23, 2020 Michael Jordan and LeBron James are universally recognized as the two greatest […]

Draymond Green has been complementary of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James even before the two became linked by their sports agency, Klutch Sports. The Golden State Warriors forward sung his last bit of praise for James, calling his career “flawless” and soon after giving a ringing endorsement for the highest seat in office. Green […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a bold move last summer to trade a talented young core of players for a proven superstar in Anthony Davis. General manager Rob Pelinka and the Lakers brass felt like the time was now to capitalize on the team having LeBron James leading the way, and that makes a lot […]

When an 18-year-old LeBron James was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, he already knew the amount of pressure vested upon him. James briefly looked back when he was tagged as the phenom to pull the Cavaliers franchise out of the rut. This was in response […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant was seemingly destined for greatness in his days of playing high school basketball. Attending Lower Merion High School in Philadelphia, Bryant eventually made his way to Los Angeles after becoming a first round NBA Draft pick in 1996. With Kobe Bryant being tragically killed in a helicopter accident […]

Even though Caron Butler and Kobe Bryant played together for one season on the Los Angeles Lakers, they quickly struck up a friendship. In a recent interview with Bleacher Report, Butler shared his final memory of Bryant. “I will never forget our last real conversation probably 2 weeks prior to his incident,” Butler said. “We talked about […]

Former NBA swingman Caron Butler played alongside and against some of the best basketball players that have ever lived as he playing career spanned about 15 years atop the highest level. As a result, Butler definitely knows a thing or two about the game and was recently asked about the greatest NBA player of all […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be the latest star athlete to be the subject of an ESPN docuseries. But as opposed to a “Last Dance”-esque revisitation of James’ prolific accomplishments on the hardwood, the next installment of ESPN’s “Backstory” series will center on one of the more criticized moments of James’ life in […]

The New York Knicks will interview Los Angeles Lakers assistant Jason Kidd and Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Brown for their head coaching spot, per Marc Stein of the New York Times and Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Kidd played for the Knicks during his Hall of Fame career, while Brown is a […]

There are few more iconic names in the world of professional wrestling than The Undertaker. Recently, “The Deadman” paid homage to the late Kobe Bryant as he chucked what appeared to be a glove into a nearby garbage bin. By nonchalantly saying “Kobe” after taking the shot, the wrestling star just produced an epic moment […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has recently shown his support for NASCAR racer Bubba Wallace — the only Black racer in the circuit today — whose team reportedly found a noose in the racer’s garage. James condemned the act, and commended Wallace for the movement he has started to implement a real change in […]

Turkish club Galatasaray is honoring former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant with his own cutout for Sunday’s match against Gaziantep. Most sports stateside remain suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic. But things are picking back up in Europe, with soccer taking center stage as leagues around the continent finish out their respective seasons. Of […]

The uncertainty that is brought about by the coronavirus pandemic is expected to have a significant effect on free agency this coming offseason and into the future. According to an unnamed top agent in the NBA, it would be more prudent for a guy like Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis to sign […]

A Kobe Bryant championship ring that the late Los Angeles Lakers legend gifted to his father is expected to sell for $250,000, per TMZ. That’s right, a quarter of a million dollars. Bryant gave his parents, Joe “Jellybean” Bryant and Pamela Bryant, replicas of his first championship ring when the Lakers took home the NBA […]

As expected, the Los Angeles Lakers are back at the top of the pecking order following their blockbuster acquisition of Anthony Davis last summer. The Davis and LeBron James tandem gave the purple and gold another formidable one-two punch not seen since the glorious Shaq-and-Kobe days. While the team is certainly among the favorites to […]

Kentucky reportedly closed down thousands of polling places this week and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is not happy about it. LeBron expressed his disdain over the court ruling that cut Kentucky’s polling places from 3,700 to 200 for Tuesday’s primary voting. Said it last week about GA. This is SYSTEMIC RACISM and OPPRESSION. […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins believes Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is the only player you can really compare to Los Angeles Lakers superstar power forward Anthony Davis. During an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy, Perkins spoke about how the Lakers star sort of reminds him of Garnett. “He’s a guy […]

During the summer of 2018, Kawhi Leonard requested a trade from the San Antonio Spurs and was dealt to the Toronto Raptors. Several stuff transpired during the 2017-18 season which ultimately led to Leonard leaving the franchise, one of the hallmark organizations in the NBA. Spurs legend Tony Parker’s comments about his quad injury being […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James took to Twitter to compliment tennis superstar Novak Djokovic’s shooting form. Take a look: Ha! I’m going to say I think you are!! Beautiful follow-thru on that shot buddy! 💪🏾🙏🏾👑 https://t.co/fMUocbVMRL — LeBron James (@KingJames) June 20, 2020 Novak Djokovic is one of the best tennis players […]