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Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most unstoppable big men in the history of the NBA, and many great centers of his time couldn’t even hold a candle to the level of dominance the Los Angeles Lakers great displayed in his career. In fact, big men like Chris Dudley loathed playing against a force like […]

In an interview with Evan Daniels of CBS Sports, Los Angeles Lakers fan favorite Alex Caruso was asked to name the toughest three players to guard in the NBA. Caruso went with Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving before adding LA superstar LeBron James to his list. “KD is one of them. His […]

“There’s a lot of people in the league with LeBron’s body. There’s no one in the league with his brain.” This how Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers described what truly separates Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James from his peers. James’ Olympic teammate, Basketball Hall of Fame member, and current Lakers assistant coach […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso believes LeBron James doesn’t get enough credit for being a good teammate and person. Everyone already knows about LeBron’s basketball prowess. The Lakers superstar is arguably the second-best player in NBA history behind Chicago Bulls legend and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. However, Caruso thinks James’ human nature and […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard Avery Bradley says he and his teammates are checking in with each other just to make sure everybody is staying in basketball mode. Despite not being able to play the game or practice with each other, Bradley says the Lakers roster is committed to staying in championship mode in case […]

By now, everyone knows Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving had a very close relationship. To recall, Irving actually FaceTimed Bryant from his locker after the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals in seven epic games. That’s just one anecdote detailing […]

Nobody knows when the NBA will return. The coronavirus pandemic has caused its fair share of problems for sports leagues and organizations around the globe. This includes the NBA, as multiple players and team staffers have contracted the virus over the past few weeks, while players and coaches have taken to social media to encourage […]

As one of the most successful and historic franchises in NBA history, the Boston Celtics are bound to have gained some rivals since their founding in 1946. With that being said, some teams have separated themselves from the rest of the pack as the Celtics biggest rivals in the past seven-plus decades. 5. Detroit Pistons […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard and his Los Angeles Lakers counterpart LeBron James are considered to be one of the biggest rivalries in the NBA today. Many may say their rivalry started seven seasons ago when Leonard’s Spurs and James’s Miami Heat clashed in the 2013 NBA Finals. However, that may not be the […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony still believes he could have had at least one NBA title by now. Speaking to his good friend Dwyane Wade in a live Instagram video on Friday, Melo shared his belief that his 2009 Denver Nuggets team could have (and should have) beaten the Los Angeles Lakers in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis says guys on the team have been keeping in touch during the NBA hiatus. Davis says his Lakers teammates are sending each other highlight tapes because they miss the game so much. “We’re sending each other highlight tapes because we miss the game,” Anthony Davis told Tania […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis told Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times he tested negative for COVID-19. The Lakers tested all of its players after being exposed to COVID-19 on March 10 against the Brooklyn Nets, who had four players test positive — including two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant. “I knew […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis says the coronavirus pandemic is getting scarier as the days go by. The Lakers star is trying to keep himself informed about the coronavirus as much as possible since the NBA is suspended: “I just saw yesterday the United States became number one in cases,” Anthony Davis told […]

The NBA could look at resuming games at venues in a centralized location, with Las Vegas reportedly emerging as the best possible location. Los Angeles Lakers veteran small forward Jared Dudley chimed in and agreed it is the best city to resume the season in. The Lakers vet points to Las Vegas’ centralized hotels to […]

During the Showtime era, the Los Angeles Lakers were accustomed to physical play in the NBA on a nightly basis. The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons were extremely physical teams, and both squads led by Larry Bird and Isiah Thomas gave Magic Johnson and company a run for their money when they would go head-to-head. […]

“Space Jam 2” is currently on tap to hit theaters in June 2021, and because Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is also the star of the show, he wants to make sure things are done right. That means putting the right soundtrack together. During an appearance on the Road Trippin’ podcast with Richard Jefferson, […]

Magic Johnson has watched LeBron James play for 17 years and has seen his game evolve as a student of the game. The Los Angeles Lakers legend can tell The King still has traces of his own game as well as Larry Bird’s. During Friday’s iteration of ESPN’s First Take, the dime maestro lauded James’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is doing his part to help out with the country’s current situation, as the big man is matching donations up to $250,000 to provide meals to healthcare workers responding to COVID-19. Davis will be partnering up with Lineage Logistics to make it happen: “We all need to find ways […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are undoubtedly one of the most successful organizations in the entire history of not only the NBA, but in basketball in general. The Purple & Gold have no less than 16 NBA titles to their name — a feat that only the Boston Celtics (17) have bettered. The Lakers have had […]

A big reason why Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is such a dominant force on the court is because of his ridiculously high basketball IQ, and in conjunction with that IQ is a photographic memory. As a matter of fact, James’ memory is so strong that he can remember the location of all 10 […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best players in the NBA today. There’s no doubt about that; after all, he is the reigning Most Valuable Player in the league. Recently, the 25-year-old went on Instagram Live to talk about the players that have inspired him to be who he is today. Antetokounmpo […]

Aside from being the best basketball player on the planet, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is also beloved worldwide for his philanthropy off the court. The NBA’s premier superstar has been blessed to amass enormous wealth throughout his 17-year pro career. Per Forbes, James is set to make $92.4 million this season alone from […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James showed off his incredible shoe collection on “Air Max Day.” On March 26, 1987, Nike released the Air Max 1. It was the first shoe to ever feature the brand’s popular Air Max cushioning technology. Nike recognizes March 26 as “Air Max Day.” The company is celebrating 33 years of […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Danny Green recalled the time when he ruined JJ Redick’s senior night, who was, back then, the biggest college superstar in the nation. Danny Green was on a live stream call with Lakers guard Quinn Cook where they discussed everything basketball. Green recalled his freshman year at North Carolina when they […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James believes ESPN won’t be able to ever fire former NBA forward Richard Jefferson. James believes Jefferson is safe at ESPN since he’s, well, friends with The King: Richard Jefferson on The Last Dance – “ESPN, I know I don’t wanna get fired, but release that shit.” LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James is a father first, then a basketball player. So, it’s not that surprising to hear the Lakers star say he’s been having fun with his wife and three kids during this NBA hiatus despite his love for basketball. LeBron talked about what quarantine life has been like with […]

Dwight Howard’s second run with the Los Angeles Lakers was going well prior to play being suspended because of the coronavirus. Howard was averaging 7.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks for the Lakers in 19.2 minutes per game off the bench. He was loved by the fans again after being hated by them following […]

If the 2019-20 NBA season does resume, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers would be in first place in the Western Conference standings. As it stands, the Lakers would face Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the postseason should Memphis hold off the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ “Space Jam 2” is still on schedule to release next summer despite the coronavirus pandemic. LeBron admits he wishes the movie could be released now since NBA fans have nothing to watch, but the movie is still in production: “Space Jam has always been scheduled to come out in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, just like the rest of the basketball world, wants ESPN to release “The Last Dance” as soon as possible since the NBA is in a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 10-part documentary series on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls during the 1997-98 season is scheduled to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were scheduled to host the Los Angeles Lakers inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday, which meant LeBron James would’ve been returning to his hometown team. However, with the NBA’s decision to suspend the 2019-20 regular season due to the coronavirus pandemic, the game was postponed. As part of a recent appearance on […]

The NBA’s coronavirus suspension has put a halt to play, and it’s unclear when the league may resume. While obviously not ideal, some argue this  hiatus could help players like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James rest up and come back fresh for the rest of the season, if there is a rest of the […]

LeBron James spoke at length for the first time since the NBA decided to bring the 2019-20 season to a halt amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar outlined the potential challenges and roadblocks that would come with resuming the season and potentially playing games without fans. LeBron was a guest on the […]

As part of a recent on The Road Trippin’ Podcast, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made it clear that he would not be in favor of jumping straight into the playoffs if the 2019-20 season resumes. Earlier this month, the NBA announced that it would suspend this season due to ongoing concerns surrounding the […]

As part of an official statement that was released on Thursday morning, the WNBA announced that it will honor Kobe and Gianna Bryant, as well as Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester, during a virtual 2020 WNBA Draft on April 17. The 2020 WNBA Draft will look a bit different. In light of ongoing concerns surrounding […]

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan took to Instagram Live to tell a quick anecdote of his interaction with Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. During a chat with former NBA player Nate Robinson, DeRozan detailed the time when he traded his Bryant signature sneakers for a pair of Jordans. As the unwritten rules of […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was awfully surprised when he found out his longtime girlfriend, Mariah Danae, was a Los Angeles Lakers fan growing up. During an Instagram Live video, the reigning MVP was shocked when Danae confessed she bled purple-and-gold as a kid. “I was a Lakers fan growing up,” said Danae before seeing […]

Being one of the best players in the NBA today, one narrative that has unfortunately hounded Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for pretty much majority of his career is his alleged (over) influence on his teams’ front offices, including his stop with the Miami Heat. During his time with the Heat — especially before […]

Retired Los Angeles Lakers power forward Lamar Odom is still reeling from the sudden and tragic passing of future Hall of Fame shooting guard and ex-teammate Kobe Bryant, who perished in a helicopter crash along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others aboard on Jan. 26. Odom, 40, spoke on “Drink Champs: Happy Hour,” […]