Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 451

Since becoming the NBA’s first West Coast team in 1960, the Los Angeles Lakers have drawn in a host of celebrity fans. That fandom exploded during the Showtime Lakers era of the 80s and with the team now back to contender status, finding multiple celebrities in attendance at the Staples Center is a common occurrence. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is choosing to look at the bright side of things as NBA players continue to be confined at their own homes due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The King entertained a few questions from his fans in a live video on Instagram and said there is one good […]

Before he was the first NBA player to test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was a first-time All-Star and back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year. Despite his accolades though, Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons is taking Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis over the French big man. Per NBC Sports Philadelphia, […]

On the latest episode of the All The Smoke Podcast hosted by former NBA forwards Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Paul Pierce talked about the irony of being drafted by the Boston Celtics after growing up a Los Angeles Lakers fan. Pierce says he hated the Celtics growing up in Los Angeles, which made it all the more […]

If the NBA season is truly over, barring any decisions about the rest of the regular season and playoffs, then second-year Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson had a heckuva sophomore campaign in 2019-20, averaging 10.0 more points than his debut season last year. More than anything in leaving your mark on the Association is what […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook, who is close friends with Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant, says the two-time Finals MVP is “doing great” despite testing positive for the coronavirus. The Lakers reserve says the Nets star deserves praise for coming forward with this positive test: “He’s good. He’s good,” Cook said on the Wizards […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Quinn Cook revealed what it was like to take the coronavirus test, as he and his Lakers teammates took it one by one this week after coming in contact with the Brooklyn Nets in the past two weeks. The Lakers are one of eight teams that have been fully tested, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to Instagram with his family on Thursday night for his first live feed. During the stream, James’ family members noted he needs to “do something about his laugh.” The King’s laugh isn’t quite as awkward as Kawhi Leonard’s, but it is a bit high-pitched at times. While playing […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to Instagram on Thursday night for his first live feed. During the stream, James was asked to tell Drake to release his new album — the follow-up to Scorpion. Though he may indeed know some inside information with regards to the album’s progression, The King noted that he […]

With families quarantining around the nation due to the coronavirus pandemic, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to Instagram on Thursday night for his first live session with fans and followers. As you might expect, several notable names joined the stream, including The Big Diesel himself, Shaquille O’Neal. Near the 3:45 mark of the […]

There have been several outstanding basketball players in the collegiate ranks over the years, but Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson feels that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the greatest of all. Most fans of the game know of the accomplishments that Kareem racked up in the NBA. He’s a 19-time NBA All-Star, 10-time All-NBA First Team […]

Despite being one of the best players in the NBA today — and surely one of the all-time greats — Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James still has a vast appreciation for other sports aside from basketball. In a recent Instagram Live feed, the 35-year-old opened up about some his idols when it comes to […]

In his recent Instagram Live video, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James relived some of his best memories during his time with the Miami Heat. One of which included a post-practice tradition he never missed — visiting his wife Savannah’s juice bar. What LeBron did after every Miami Heat practice? Visit his wife's juice bar. […]

LeBron James took to answering some questions from fans during his first Instagram Live session. The Los Angeles Lakers star tackled a bevy of subjects, from his time with the Miami Heat to Drake’s new album to the biggest thing he learned from close friend Dwyane Wade. Wade retired after last season but spent his […]

LeBron James is one of the best players of the Los Angeles Lakers in spite of the fact that he’s already 35 years of age. Now that he’s not playing due to the league suspension, he’s taking time to answer questions from his fans. One of those questions was especially awkward. A fan asked him […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James decided to participate in his first Instagram Live video, in which he addressed a fair amount of questions from the fans. Like most of us, LeBron was also looking for something productive to do during the extended season shutdown. As it turns out, James himself has also turned to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently went on Instagram Live to do an impromptu Q&A in the midst of the current NBA hiatus. Interestingly, one of the things he talked about was the epic Eastern Conference Finals between his Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics back in 2012. After taking a 2-0 series lead, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James talked to his Instagram followers on Thursday night, tackling imaginary scenarios to the reality of a quarantine period to flatten the curve in this hiatus of the 2019-20 NBA season due to the coronavirus outbreak. Asked if he’s enjoying what’s now been a week-long break from the action, the […]

Two Los Angeles Lakers players have tested positive for COVID-19. The team announced the news in a statement on Thursday evening. According to Dave McMenamin and Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, 14 Lakers players were tested for COVID-19: Fourteen players out of the Lakers’ 17-man roster (including two-way contracts) were tested, league sources told ESPN’s Ramona […]

JaVale McGee is not one of the two Los Angeles Lakers players that tested positive for coronavirus, league sources confirmed on Thursday. The seven-foot center has experienced asthma attacks and even dealt with pneumonia last season, prompting pundits to suggest that he might have tested positive for COVID-19. Sources confirmed to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Baynes […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James agrees with the “stay at home” order in Los Angeles. As residents in Los Angeles County are ordered to stay at home, the veteran forward is clearly in agreement. Local citizens are obviously permitted to shop for essentials such as food. However, L.A. county officials have ordered citizens to […]

Two players on the Los Angeles Lakers have tested positive for COVID-19, the team said Thursday in a statement. The names of the players were not made public in the statement. Lakers statement pic.twitter.com/vBE4BDvWKc — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) March 19, 2020   After four players on the Brooklyn Nets tested positive for the coronavirus, […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart announced he has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, while other members of the Celtics organization are awaiting test results, according to Jay King of The Athletic. The Celtics are still waiting on some tests, according to sources. There’s still a possibility Marcus Smart isn’t the only person in the […]

Two Los Angeles Lakers players have tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus. Two Lakers players have tested positive for coronavirus, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. The team may test the remaining players who did not take tests Wednesday morning. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 19, 2020 According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Lakers players (not staff) were tested […]

Boston Celtics icon Paul Pierce could have captured his second NBA title in 2010, but the Celtics lost to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 7 at Staples Center. On the latest episode of the All The Smoke Podcast hosted by former NBA forwards Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Pierce said he still hasn’t watched […]

On the latest episode of the All The Smoke Podcast hosted by former NBA forwards Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce talked about his relationship with the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Pierce says he and Bryant “had a different type of relationship.” “I played mad against everybody, but […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran small forward Jared Dudley answered a few questions on Twitter after the NBA shut down its practice facilities on Thursday because of the coronavirus pandemic. Now that facilities are closed, players are going to have to stay in basketball shape by working out at home. Dudley says NBA owners want the […]

An old video clip of the great Michael Jordan taking on a bunch of young players more than a decade ago has recently been making its rounds on social media. Los Angeles Lakers veteran swingman Jared Dudley came across the clip, and decided to share his own version of the story. According to Dudley, not […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is looking to give back to his hometown of Flint, Michigan as citizens face certain needs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Bill Oram of The Athletic reported the Lakers backup is partnering with the local YMCA on a six-week program that will provide dinner and a snack each an […]

The struggle is real for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James as he processes being quarantined in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. LeBron took to Instagram on Wednesday to give a glimpse at life in the James household, briefly showing his wife Savannah using a pair of scissors to cut his own hair while […]

Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro isn’t letting social distancing stop him from shooting his shot. On Tuesday, Herro hit up Instagram model and fitness influencer Katya Elise Henry with a simple message: @katyaelisehenry wyd — Tyler Herro (@raf_tyler) March 18, 2020 Henry, who has amassed over seven million followers on Instagram and is also Kyle […]

As part of a recent appearance on “Take It There” with Taylor Rooks, Lakers swingman Danny Green made it clear that he loves the dynamic that has developed between his superstar teammates, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James joined the Lakers prior to the start of last season. However, a groin injury forced him to […]

Danny Green and Dwight Howard recently joined Taylor Rooks for a wide-ranging interview at a zoo for reptiles (that’s right). During their discussion, the two teammates were asked to pick an all-time Lakers starting lineup. Picking an all-time starting five for the Lakers is a tall order, as the team has had so many great […]

The vast majority of the Los Angeles Lakers roster has already been tested for the novel coronavirus, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. Payers went in for testing at 9 a.m. as doctors administered a swab test that will determine either a negative or positive result within a few hours. The Lakers […]

As part of a recent appearance on Take it there with Taylor Rooks, Danny Green and Dwight Howard explained why their Lakers teammate, Alex Caruso, has gained so much popularity. Caruso may look like an ordinary guy, but the Lakers shooting guard has become an internet sensation this season. On several occasions, The White Mamba, […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Danny Green dished out a few of his secrets in an interview with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks, including how to stop Kawhi Leonard. Green, who had played with Leonard for the past eight seasons, also followed him through his trade to the Toronto Raptors in a bundled deal for DeMar DeRozan […]

Several teams were interested in Danny Green’s services this offseason, including the Dallas Mavericks. Ultimately, though, the two-time NBA champion decided to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. As part of a recent appearance on “Take it There” with Taylor Rooks, Green explained his reasoning behind this decision: “Dallas was very interested, the Lakers were […]

As part of a recent appearance on “Take It There” with Taylor Rooks, Danny Green compared his Lakers teammate, LeBron James, to an iguana. As part of his appearance on the show, Green and Rooks paid a visit to a reptilian zoo. In the midst of the snakes and lizards at the facility, the Lakers […]

LeBron James took on the trend of most NBA players using their quarantine time to relive their own glory days in high school. The Los Angeles Lakers star has now spent a full week without basketball since the outbreak of the coronavirus put a halt into the 2019-20 season. Much like Stephen Curry of the […]