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New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson faced off against Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James twice in February. The Lakers won both games, with Williamson and James starring in both contests. Williamson already has a sense of how James thinks and plays the game, via Eric Woodyard of ESPN: On Tuesday, Williamson was named Western […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was among the notable young players that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James pointed out as the future of the NBA. The timing certainly could not be any better since the pair were a cut above the rest in February. James and Tatum were named NBA Players of the Month […]

LaVar Ball is at it again. During an appearance on FS1’s Undisputed on Tuesday morning, Ball said that he thinks his son, Lonzo, and the New Orleans Pelicans would beat Lonzo’s former Los Angeles Lakers team in a playoff series: “You got my son in a different mode, which is: never seen him in playoff […]

You can’t even count all of the differences between Dwight Howard’s first and second stints with the Los Angeles Lakers. The first time around back during the 2012-13 campaign, Howard had his issues in Los Angeles and clashed with his teammates, from Kobe Bryant to Steve Nash, as a result. Howard posted good numbers, averaging […]

There are few more striking moments in the aftermath of Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing than the image of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James being consoled as he got off the team plane moments after learning about the tragic accident. There’s no doubt that Kobe’s death hit LeBron hard, but it was in this trying […]

There’s no better way to put to rest a rather unimpressive debut season with your new team than to come out with guns blazing in your second season, and in the process, securing the top spot in a ruthless Western Conference. Such has been the case for LeBron James in his colorful first couple of […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma took to Instagram to showcase his new “back to black” hairdo, now forgoing the trademark blond look he had become associated with over the past couple of months. This took the social media world by surprise, with some players reacting to Kuzma’s new look: No more blond Kuz? pic.twitter.com/XhoSzGzGku […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently opened up a roster spot, and the general belief is that they have every intention of adding some reinforcement to help them with their title run. This might come in the form of free agent Dion Waiters, who reportedly worked out with the Lakers just this Monday. He is facing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently let go of Troy Daniels to open up a roster spot, which could potentially go to either JR Smith or Dion Waiters. Both players worked out with the club on Monday. Smith, of course, already holds a great relationship with Lakers superstar LeBron James. They won a championship together with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a deep playoff push by adding another capable veteran that can shore up their bench. The team already made space by waiving sharpshooter Troy Daniels last Sunday. That final roster spot will be contested by Dion Waiters and J.R. Smith. Both mercurial players already worked out for […]

Veteran guard JR Smith is set to workout with the Los Angeles Lakers early this week, potentially paving the way for a reunion with LeBron James. Smith has been in the rumor mill since becoming a free agent in July 2019. While some James fans are still traumatized by Smith’s 2017 NBA Finals brain fart, […]

The latest controversy surrounding the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant involved an LA County deputy that reportedly took and shared photos of the crash scene that took the life of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, his daughter Gianna, and seven others. The plot thickens as it is discovered that more officers are guilty of the […]

With less than 25 games left in the 2019-20 regular season, analysts have been debating on who should be this year’s Most Valuable Player. The consensus among analysts is that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is bound to win his second straight trophy. But for Kendrick Perkins, that MVP trophy belongs to Los Angeles Lakers […]

The tragic death of NBA icon and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant continues to resonate inside the Staples Center. Team owner Jeanie Buss was once again engulfed by that deep sorrow during the team’s All-Access event on Monday. Speaking in front of the fans and the media, the 58-year-old executive admitted that it’s still […]

Veteran small forward Markieff Morris got a buyout from the Detroit Pistons and proceeded to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Morris signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Pistons in free agency this past summer. Apparently though, to complete the buyout, he gave back his entire 2020-21 salary, per Yossi Gozlan of Hoops […]

During his meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers, veteran shooting guard Dion Waiters owned up to his mistakes with the Miami Heat, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. The Lakers hosted Waiters and JR Smith for workouts on Monday after waiving Troy Daniels on Sunday: "I'm told Waiters owned up to his mistakes and errors […]

JR Smith worked out for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in addition to Dion Waiters, according to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times. Was told in addition to Dion Waiters, JR Smith worked out for the Lakers today. His familiarity w/ LeBron and his shooting ability are seen as pluses. The Lakers are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add one more key piece to their puzzle. The question is, will it be Dion Waiters or J.R. Smith whom the franchise ends up signing? The Lakers reportedly worked out both Waiters and Smith on Monday. In fact, the former “impressed” during his tryout in front of Lakers […]

A lot of past and present players in the NBA remember the first time they knew they were playing on the highest level of basketball. Five-time NBA champion and Los Angeles Lakers legend, Derek Fisher, is no different as he remembers exactly when he knew just how competitive it would be on the elite level. […]

After an ugly loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to bounce back on Sunday against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. New Orleans made a game of it with Zion scoring a career-high 35 points, but it wasn’t enough to top another triple-double performance from LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already added Markieff Morris, but they could be in the process of bringing in another veteran scorer. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers have completed a workout with free-agent guard Dion Waiters, and Waiters apparently had an impressive showing. The next step for Waiters will be meeting […]

A heated race is shaping up for this season’s NBA MVP Award, with most experts giving Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo a clear leg up. However, a familiar face is making a run at Giannis: Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. James, now in his 17th season of NBA service, will have his work cut […]

The Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from an atrocious loss to the Memphis Grizzlies to grab a win over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, leading to an impromptu jersey exchange between the No. 1 pick and center JaVale McGee, who met after the game. Williamson can be seen having a short […]

We were all treated to a high-octane ballgame on Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers went up against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was L.A. who emerged with the 122-114 victory on the evening, but given how exciting the contest proved to be, fans could not help but talk about this potential first-round playoffs matchup. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers desperately need help with their three-point shooting and have tapped one of the league’s known sharpshooters in JR Smith to fill their need. Shams Charania was one of the first to break the news about the Purple and Gold reaching out to Smith for a possible contract with the Lakers. He’s […]

LeBron James went toe-to-toe against rookie sensation Zion Williamson on Sunday, as the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans in what turned out to be a very entertaining contest. It was L.A. that emerged victorious in this one, coming away with a 122-114 victory in New Orleans’ Smoothie King Center, but […]

As far as revenge games narratives go, most NBA players involved usually try their best to play down such moments. This isn’t the case for New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, who himself admitted that he gets a bit too excited at times when facing his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers. These two sides […]

Zion Williamson has been nothing but spectacular for the New Orleans Pelicans ever since he entered their starting lineup. The rookie has put everyone on notice — coaches, fellow players, fans, and the media — with his strong, explosive playing style. Now, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, even Los Angeles Lakers head coach […]

For New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is far ahead of the competition for the 2019-20 Most Valuable Player award After the Pelicans’ 122-114 loss to the Lakers, Gentry spoke to the media about James’ pure dominance for the last decade or so. From Gentry’s observation, no one […]

Free-agent guard Dion Waiters is set to work out with the Los Angeles Lakers on March 2, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Waiters has been in the rumor mill for the past few months as the Lakers’ next target in an effort to add depth to their line up. Such rumors were turned into a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James seems to embrace the idea that New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is his heir apparent to the throne. Considered the present and future of the league, the pair of incredible athletes shared a touching moment after the Lakers’122-114 triumph over the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Sunday […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has tied basketball icon Kobe Bryant for third place for most triple-doubles in Purple and Gold history. In their 122-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, James tallied his 21st triple-double with the Lakers with 34 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists. LeBron recorded his 21st triple-double […]

At 35 years old, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still at the top of the league. On the other hand, 19-year-old basketball phenom and 2019 No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson may very well be the next big thing in the NBA. After their two teams faced off on Sunday, the two shared […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James may arguably be the best basketball player in the world, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t make a mental mistake from time to time. Late in Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, James was tasked with inbounding the ball to teammate Kyle Kuzma for him to take up […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson continues to make jaw-dropping plays in his rookie season. The 2019 No. 1 overall pick’s latest highlight happened on Sunday as the Pelicans matched up with the first-place Los Angeles Lakers. A perfect alley-oop pass from Lonzo Ball made his former teammate Kyle Kuzma the victim of a vicious […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Danny Green over the summer, fans expected to receive a defensive stalwart and a 3-point specialist. While he has been performing at a decent level, Green himself admits that he hasn’t lived up to the team’s expectations. “This year, I haven’t been the specialist that I’ve needed to be,” […]

After New Orleans Pelicans super rookie Zion Williamson bullied his way to the ring for a monster slam, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers answered back with a pull-up 3-pointer from 40 feet. Williamson just muscled his way against Kyle Kuzma in the final minute of the second quarter. Once in front of the […]

Despite waiving 28-year-old shooting guard Troy Daniels on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly have no imminent plans to sign another player, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. As Vogel told reporters, Lakers have no imminent plans to add another player. They still plans to meet w/ Dion Waiters, per source, but now Lakers can react […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis will not play in Sunday night’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a sore right knee, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Anthony Davis (sore right knee) and Alex Caruso (sore right hamstring) are out vs. NOP, per the Lakers. Danny Green (hip) will play. — Dave McMenamin […]