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It has been almost six months since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, and seven others died in a tragic helicopter accident. That moment sent shockwaves throughout the NBA and the world for that matter as it was as surreal as what 2020 has become. With the half-year mark coming up and […]

The Portland Trail Blazers became big winners when the NBA decided to include more than the best eight teams from each conference to take part in the restart of the 2019-20 season. TNT analyst Charles Barkley recently noted the Blazers would be the favorite to upset the Lakers if they crack the eighth and final […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man JaVale McGee has been busy with his bubble-inspired vlog of late, with the 32-year-old posting daily videos on his YouTube channel about his experiences inside the Disney World bubble. One of the best bits on Day 4 of his “Life in the Bubble” series came when a bus driver randomly […]

There are more than a few reasons why more than a few folks consider Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as the greatest player of all time. He had a tremendous and memorable career in the NBA, and he will forever be remembered for his unparalleled skillset, unmatched competitiveness, and of course, his Mamba Mentality, […]

Whispers all over the league point to Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis as the one poised to be crowned this season’s Defensive Player of the Year. But for Utah Jazz swingman Joe Ingles, it’s his teammate Rudy Gobert who deserves the award. Davis seems the top contender to win this year’s DPOY award. After […]

Numerous NBA players have spoken on whether history will mark the eventual champion of the 2019-20 season with an asterisk. Many — including Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard — have actually stated this year’s champion will have earned the title to the fullest extent. Howard said Sunday this current season is “the hardest season of […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has already been warned by the NBA for failing to wear a mask following a tip from the anonymous hotline in the Orlando bubble. Howard pivoted when asked about the “maskless” incident, instead speaking on the death Breonna Taylor. But it would seem there is more to Howard’s assessment […]

Players in the NBA bubble in Orlando have plenty of time to themselves in isolation. From shotgunning beers to video games and pool races, there is a certain “everyman” element to each player as they prepare for the NBA restart. Some of these NBA players have taken up vlogging to show off for the fans […]

Kobe Bryant played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Initially starting out as one of the most electric, young superstars in the league, Bryant eventually became a cold and calculated assassin on the court. The late Lakers legend’s Hall of Fame career can be divided into two chapters. First when he wore […]

The NBA championship ring Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant gifted to his father, Joe Bryant, has just been sold at an auction. As it turns out, however, it fetched a much lower value than the $250,000 it was expected to sell for. According to a report by Tyler Conway of B/R the championship ring […]

It’s now official: an avid (and extremely wealthy) collector has just agreed to part ways with a whopping $1.8 million for a rookie card of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. According to Darren Rovell of Action Network, the card was sold at Goldin Auctions. The staggering price tag also set a record for a […]

Is it better to be a star player on a bad team or a role player on a championship team? This is the predicament that Los Angeles Lakers power forward Kyle Kuzma is facing right now. In a recent interview with reporters recently, Laker head coach Frank Vogel discussed Kuzma’s difficult position and how it has […]

During a recent IG live session, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard revealed the one thing Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid does that irritates him. As relayed by Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy, Howard said Embiid flops too much and that he sometimes wants to “choke” the Sixers big man. Dwight Howard: "Joel Embiid […]

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Patrick Beverley believes Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant belongs in the GOAT debate. On the “JJ Redick podcast,” Beverley said Bryant taught players how to work hard and be successful. Kobe taught people to work hard and provided a blueprint for how to be a successful basketball player.@patbev21, @jj_redick, […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard believes people should focus on the tragic death of Breonna Taylor at the hands of policemen instead of worrying about his maskless incident at Disney World. Howard went on IG live earlier in the week and revealed that someone used the snitch hotline on him when he wasn’t wearing […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel believes LeBron James deserves to win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2019-20 season. “Nobody impacts winning more than LeBron James,” Vogel said in a conference with members of the media on Saturday. “I do believe that he should be MVP this year. I hope those awards […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel would vote for Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens for NBA Coach of the Year. The NBA season is set to restart on July 30 in Orlando after a four-month hiatus, and Vogel will do his best to try to lead the Lakers yet another NBA title. However, […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard was one of the players who seriously mulled sitting out the NBA restart. Naturally, outside societal factors are weighing heavily on him. Howard addressed the idea of leaving the Orlando bubble for family reasons, stating “There are two different pandemics that are killing us. It’s been very difficult to […]

We’ve all heard and seen some of the most highly-touted NBA rookies completely failing to live up to the high expectations everyone had on them. These are usually some of the most disheartening narratives not only for the players themselves but for the franchises as well. That’s certainly not what we have for you today. […]

The first decade of the new millennium belonged to two teams: the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs. To be more specific, they were primarily dominated by two superstars in Kobe Bryant of the Lakers and Tim Duncan of the Spurs. That’s why we’re about to look at NBA stars who never won […]

The recent passing of civil rights activist John Lewis has prompted a slew of reactions from some of the biggest stars in the NBA. Lewis, a United States Representative of the fifth congressional district of Georgia, has been a prominent figure in the American civil rights movement for the past decades. In December 2019, he […]

On Friday, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James posted a powerful message on his Instagram account for the world to see. LeBron posted a photo with a 10-word message for Breonna, apologizing for “taking so long” to bring justice for her. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCwgvvWA5s4/ James’ post received mixed reactions from social media, as some were in clear […]

When Dion Waiters signed with the Los Angeles Lakers back on March 6, it marked the second time he joined LeBron James as a teammate. The first time Waiters played with James came back during the 2014-15 campaign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, when Waiters played in 33 games and struggled before being traded. Waiters was […]

With scrimmages about to get underway for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team has been trying to bring along newcomers JR Smith and Dion Waiters. Both of these veterans were late additions to the team and have yet to play a minute in purple and gold, but they are already making an impression on head […]

After a rocky finish to their time together with the Cleveland Cavaliers, which resulted in one of the most memorable memes in NBA history, the relationship between JR Smith and LeBron James was put into question. Now that they have reunited on the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA bubble, Smith has made some revealing […]

Two-time NBA champion Mario Chalmers really, really wants to make a comeback in the league. Recently, the 34-year-old veteran opened up about how “disheartening” it has been for him to be completely forgotten by the NBA. Chalmers recently had a chat with Alex Kennedy on The HoopsHype Podcast, and it was clear with his statements […]

The NBA Finals is the biggest stage in basketball. Only select few ever get to this stage, and it has seen iconic moments of triumph, defeat, glory, anguish, and—most importantly—greatness. Today’s we’re going to take a look at the best NBA Finals ever, ranked for your pleasure. Some NBA Finals series are better remembered than […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has opened up about who he believes should be the third option on his team behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In a recent press interview published on the official YouTube channel of the Lakers, Vogel shared how it’s going to be a complete team effort for his […]

One player who’s very much looking forward to the season restart is Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard. The 6-foot-10 center, who spent the first eight years of his career with the Orlando Magic, is relishing the opportunity to return to his original stomping ground. Howard took to Instagram to share a bold promise […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the rest of his team have worked hard to try to ensure that the 2019-20 season would be able to reach its much-anticipated conclusion in spite of the coronavirus pandemic. We will soon see if this feat can be pulled off or not. As we all know, all NBA games […]

NBA icon Charles Barkley has made another bold prediction for the playoffs. According to him, the Portland Trail Blazers have a chance to upset the Los Angeles Lakers if they secure the eighth seed. Barkley uttered the strong statement in NBA on TNT. He seems to have supreme confidence in the Terry Stotts-coached Blazers squad. […]

In a perfect world, predictions would be so easy to make. If injuries don’t happen and if everyone stays on the team, the Milwaukee Bucks are likely to win the most NBA championships in the 2020s. While they’re certainly not yet in the same sentence as the recently concluded Warriors dynasty, they have the personnel […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran forward Jared Dudley wants the NBA to allow fans to hear all the trash-talking that goes on during games on TV. There won’t be any fans at the “bubble” games down in Orlando, Florida, so Dudley thinks this is a great opportunity for basketball enthusiasts to really get a chance to […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend and NBA Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s editorial for the Hollywood Reporter has drawn the ire of Ice Cube. The rapper and BIG3 co-founder took to Twitter Wednesday afternoon to decry Cap’s piece, as well as the publication that offered it to readers: Shame on the Hollywood Reporter who obviously gave […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair a fracture in his right thumb. He is expected to return to full basketball activities in six to eight weeks. The Lakers expect Rondo to be part of the team’s playoff run. #Lakers gave us an update on Rajon Rondo,, who […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for what is expected to be a long playoff run in the NBA bubble, the team is trying to get back up to speed after a four-month hiatus and a lot of questions about whether players will be in shape and ready to go. At 35, LeBron James continues […]

Upon seeing the first images of the food provided at the Walt Disney World hotels in Orlando, many wondered if Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, lover of Taco Tuesday, would bring his personal chef for some scrumptious meals in the NBA bubble. Yet the Lakers veteran chose not to bring his chef, or his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most talented teams in the NBA right now. Although all the attention is on their two superstars, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the team does have a promising young star on the rise in forward, Kyle Kuzma. Last season, Kuzma was the team’s second option behind LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has recently opened up about his decision to use the “Black Lives Matter” statement as a replacement for his name on his jersey. According to Caruso, he appreciates the importance of this movement, and wants to ensure that he does his part in sending the message across. “Yeah, I […]