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NBA players could soon be forced to “refund” part of their salaries if the league decides to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Players could be forced to forgo a portion of their salary under the Force Majeure clause. A potential 25% of player salaries would be […]

During a conference call with reporters on Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka spoke about Kobe Bryant’s Hall of Fame nod. Pelinka, who was essentially Bryant’s best friend, says the Lakers icon will be with us in spirit when it’s time to present Kobe: Rob Pelinka on Kobe Bryant officially getting the Hall […]

As part of a recent interview with Bleacher Report, Shareef O’Neal explained why he is using the last message he received from Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as the background image on his phone. Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash just outside Los Angeles back in January at the age of 41. Sadly, all nine […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James says he is staying “mentally and physically prepared” in case this season eventually resumes. In the meantime, though, the three-time champion is enjoying quite a bit of extra time with his family. As part of a recent interview with PEOPLE, James noted that he is still getting his daily […]

Being one of the most storied franchises in NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers have had their fair share of great teams over the years. The Lakers have won 16 NBA titles in their illustrious history, all of which were achieved by some of the most formidable lineups basketball has ever seen. This year’s side […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is on board with getting “quarantined” in a house alongside celebrities including television chef Gordon Ramsay. James, 35, responded to the reality television host of “Hell’s Kitchen” on Tuesday afternoon. After Ramsay pondering whether he could cook for a group of celebrities assigned to a “house” from a […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Derek Fisher experienced many playoff games and nail-biter moments in the Western Conference team’s quest for five NBA championships in the millennium. He also shared the backcourt with recently deceased and soon-to-be Hall of Fame inducted shooting guard Kobe Bryant. Fisher, 45, a retired pro after 18 years in […]

During this time of quarantine, NBA players are being forced to find creative ways to stay in shape. According to a memory from Luol Deng, that shouldn’t be a problem for LeBron James. Deng shared a remarkable — and remarkably on-brand — anecdote on Instagram Live about the Los Angeles Lakers forward getting his work […]

In light of financial concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the Los Angeles Lakers are planning to ask a small group of senior-level staffers to voluntarily defer 20 percent of their salary, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. This may seem like a strange move to some, especially since it’s […]

The 2020 Hall of Fame class is one of the best we have ever seen, as NBA legends Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant have all been inducted. Garnett spoke on what it means to go into the Hall of Fame with Duncan and Bryant, as well as former WNBA star Tamika Catchings: “To […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in NBA history. With the second most titles in league history, the Hollywood-based franchise featured some of the biggest stars the game of basketball has ever seen. Most would know the Lakers for their great big men over the years, but they also had […]

Add NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas to those who believe that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James deserves to be named the MVP of the 2019-20 NBA regular season campaign. In an appearance on the latest episode of the Scoop B Radio Podcast, the former Detroit Pistons great shared his two cents on the ongoing […]

For Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, his I Promise School in Akron, Ohio is one of his most important projects to date. Recounting his tough childhood, James believes that it is imperative to empower kids. In an IG Live session, James shared that there came a time when he questioned himself, particularly if there’s […]

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar looked back on the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. For the soccer star who had a personal relationship with the Black Mamba, the basketball icon’s death deeply affected him. Speaking with Vogue Men Arabia, Neymar shared that he and Kobe had a special bond. Neymar is pretty […]

Prior to the suspension of the 2019-20 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of the top favorites to win the title. Apart from winning games that they’re supposed to win, the Purple and Gold managed to eke out victories over contenders. Now, according to veteran forward Jared Dudley, the 2019-20 season was the […]

Among those he has played with, NBA free agent Lance Stephenson claims that LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has the best work ethic in the league. Speaking on an IG Live session, Stephenson detailed his argument and highlighted how James is the ‘”first in everything.” “I watched LeBron work out. Super professional. First […]

Jamal Crawford couldn’t stop crying when he heard that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had passed away. Bryant and Crawford had a pretty close relationship. In fact, Crawford said that the Lakers icon “had such a giving heart” in an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. “Kobe was just out-of-this-world good. He was out-of-this-world […]

Three-time Sixth Man of the Year Award winner Jamal Crawford insists that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant should be on the cover of NBA 2K21. Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal previously said it’s going to happen. With that said, Crawford got excited about the idea. “Oh without a doubt,” Jamal Crawford told Brandon “Scoop B” […]

The Spanish Basketball League is auctioning sneakers autographed by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. All the money will go to coronavirus relief: The Spanish League is auctioning sneakers autographed by the late Kobe Bryant (still doesn't feel real). All money goes to the fight against coronavirus 🙏 You can bid here: https://t.co/GXC1rMgy3j pic.twitter.com/DH4xPRVYHY — […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green says NBA players are trying to salvage the season “by any means necessary.” The NBA suspended the 2019-20 season after Utah Jazz All-Star center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19. Green and the Lakers had the best record in the Western Conference standings prior to play being suspended. […]

The NBA is more popular than ever. The NFL may still hold the top spot in this country as the most popular and profitable professional sports league, but the NBA is closing the gap with teams like the Los Angeles Lakers having global appeal, especially with superstar LeBron James being the face of the franchise. […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Pau Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies, he had a reputation of being soft. That all changed once Pau became teammates with Kobe Bryant, claims Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce. Pierce and the Celtics defeated Kobe, Pau and the Lakers in the 2008 Finals. However, the Lakers got their revenge […]

Now that the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 has been announced, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith took to comparing two of the best NBA players of this remarkable class. Smith said Tim Duncan had a better all-around carer than Kobe Bryant, as the two will soon be enshrined as Hall of Famers along […]

Jared Dudley of the Los Angeles Lakers recently spoke to Michael Lee of The Athletic about a variety of topics, and one of the more interesting items on the agenda is Dudley talking about the New York Knicks’ botched plans of signing Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving last summer. According to Dudley, the Knicks could […]

The NBA is going through a difficult stretch with a potential long hiatus since the season came to a halt on March 11. Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley has seen the situation get more dire by the day, a feeling that is shared with many NBA executives and owners around the league. Dudley stressed […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley has just opened up about the exact moment the team found out about the untimely passing of the great Kobe Bryant. Speaking to Michael Lee of The Athletic, the Lakers veteran shared how shocked he and the rest of the team were when they first learned about Kobe’s accident. […]

It has just been reported that we will all be given the opportunity to see some new LeBron James material in the very near future. While it won’t be on the basketball court, we will still be able to get a glimpse of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar in the upcoming “I PROMISE” documentary series […]

Shaquille O’Neal took yet another dig at Dwight Howard, cutting him loose in a game of “start, bench, cut” in which he picked an NBA star from the 2000s for one of each action. Given the choice between LeBron James, Howard, and Yao Ming, the NBA personality rightfully went with James to start but had […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal took on a friendly game of “start, bench, cut” in which he gets three players to choose from for each of these actions. His choices were none other than Allen Iverson, Chris Webber, and Tim Duncan — three of the best picks of the ’90s. Unsurprisingly, he picked fellow Hall of […]

When asked by Andre Drummond why fans love Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso so much, DeMarcus Cousins had a simple answer: “He the GOAT.” Boogie said Caruso's the 🐐 @ACFresh21 #NBA2KTourney pic.twitter.com/cCSjN4E4ci — NBA 2K (@NBA2K) April 6, 2020 Drummond asked the question while playing the Lakers for the NBA 2K players tournament. Cousins, […]

If Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker had to choose, he would rather play the Milwaukee Bucks in a seven-game series than the Los Angeles Lakers. In their NBA 2K duel, Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets asked Booker on who would he rather play in a seven-game series. Without hesitation, the Suns’ franchise cornerstone […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will formally be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Aug. 29, and many of his fans, family, and friends have been sharing memories of The Black Mamba in the wake of Saturday’s announcement of the historically prolific 2020 class. Comedian Kevin Hart shared an on-brand […]

Basketball fans are yearning for the return of the NBA regular season as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. So is Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. LeBron took to Twitter to address Lakers fans, saying he misses putting on that uniform for L.A. along with his fellow teammates: #LakerNation I miss y’all so so much […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is trying not to get bogged down in the details as the 2019-20 NBA season remains suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Lakers coach stressed the importance of resetting and taking things one step at a time as teams around the league wait for the day when […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has recently come out with a rather controversial statement, claiming that there were a few select players that he allowed to shoot over him simply because he liked watching them do their thing. 48-year-old Hall of Famer even gave the names of four of the stars he gave certain liberties to. […]

Former Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis has recently opened up about the toughest opponent has had had to face in his entire career. It comes to no surprise that the first name that came to his mind is none other than Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. “I used to have some good one-on-ones […]

Jerry Colangelo sat down with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant to gauge his interest in playing for Team USA back in 2006, just a few days after Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors. Bryant was very interested in playing, but Colangelo told the Lakers icon: “We may need you to be the […]

Whether the NBA ends up crowing a 2019-20 champion remains to be seen, but Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young shared his take on what team he thinks was on their way to a ring. While chatting on Instagram Live Saturday with former Hawks teammate, and current Long Island Nets player, Justin Anderson, the All-Star […]

Former Phoenix Suns owner and current Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Hall of Fame Jerry Colangelo says Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant “knew he was really special” at a young age. Colangelo remembered Bryant coming to Phoenix for a pre-draft workout in 1996 and just had a feeling Kobe was going […]