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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ last two Instagram posts were on the opposite ends of the spectrum. First, James talked about his critics while using “farts” as an analogy. Then, the Lakers star posted a funny video of him and his family dancing on TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9YVDViAdYp/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B9YaXtJgr0O/ It’s always cool to see LeBron being […]

The jersey that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wore at the NBA All-Star Game last month sold for $630,300 at NBA auctions on Thursday, which broke the record for the highest-selling modern NBA jersey, according to Darren Rovell of ESPN. A total of 231 bids were cast for the uniform. The money will be […]

Though the deal fell through, the Los Angeles Lakers offered a unique package to the Detroit Pistons in hopes of acquiring Derrick Rose. According to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers were willing to give up Alex Caruso and draft compensation for Rose: Meanwhile, sources say the Lakers offered a package […]

The moment news of the Los Angeles Lakers potentially signing J.R. Smith surfaced online, many had a myriad of reactions. Some were excited that another talented, albeit loud shooter, could be joining the Lakers. Others were dubious if such an erratic shooter should be given a chance to join a contender like the Purple and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the one seed in the Western Conference. Many people deserve credit for that feat. However, head coach Frank Vogel hasn’t gotten enough of his fair share for what the Purple and Gold are doing this season. There’s always a bit of hesitation to crown a head coach of a LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James welcomed Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry in his return against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. Via Twitter, James was thrilled to see Curry back after missing 58 games due to a broken hand. Happy to see @StephenCurry30 back out there again! Nothing like being in your sanctuary! The […]

After weeks of speculation, the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly chosen to add another player to their roster. Dion Waiters joins Markieff Morris as the latest additions to the team following Troy Daniels and the team agreeing to part ways. According to NBA Insider Shams Charania, the Lakers might not be done making moves to […]

LOS ANGELES – Dion Waiters was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, not too far from where Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant grew up. As Waiters grew up going to high school in South Philly and eventually playing basketball at Syracuse, the legend of Kobe Bryant grew with it. That’s why the passing of the Lakers […]

Veteran shooting guard Dion Waiters is signing a minimum deal with the Los Angeles Lakers for the rest of the season, per Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium is reporting that the Lakers will waive Waiters the second he becomes a distraction off the court: Can confirm […]

LeBron James recently lauded Anthony Davis after “The Brow” put up 37 points and 13 rebounds in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. It was a brief moment of blunt truth in a relationship that has been full of humor and pranks. Davis and LeBron have cracked with one another throughout the year, […]

Dion Waiters is signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Free agent Dion Waiters has agreed on a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers for the remainder of the season, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 5, 2020 During his meeting with the Lakers, Waiters […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James had a Shaqtin’ A Fool moment against the New Orleans Pelicans last Sunday when he forgot to inbound the ball and big man Anthony Davis knows why it happened. According to Davis, LeBron is a robot who just had a malfunction on that play versus the Pelicans: Anthony […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is in the running for the 2020 MVP award. James is a four-time MVP, but hasn’t won the award since 2013 when he was on the Miami Heat. The Lakers star says he’s never really been motivated to win the award and is more focused on being the best […]

After failing to reach the NBA’s postseason since the 2012-13 season, the Los Angeles Lakers will make it back to the playoffs in 2020. And that’s due in large part to star forward LeBron James, who should be the league’s Most Valuable Player, according to first-year head coach Frank Vogel. Per USA Today’s Mark Medina: […]

Friday is going to be a fun night at Staples Center, as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis and the Bucks defeated LeBron, Anthony Davis and the Lakers earlier in the season in Milwaukee. Now, The King and The Brow are looking for some revenge against […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is starting to expand his game beyond the arc — way beyond the arc! The three-time NBA champion is getting more and more confident taking deep three-pointers, some of which near halfcourt. During the Lakers win over the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this week, LeBron calmly crossed halfcourt and pulled […]

During their short time being teammates on the New Orleans Pelicans, Anthony Davis and Rajon Rondo had no trouble in the chemistry department. They got along great and along with DeMarcus Cousins were able to make it to the playoffs, and that connection helped them reunite on the Los Angeles Lakers. Earlier this week, Los […]

Alex Caruso is one of the most well-liked players on the Los Angeles Lakers. His competitive nature, surprising athleticism, and fun-loving chops have also made him a fan favorite as a relatable NBA player. Yet the constant memes, viral moments, and constant star-like attention the Lakers star was getting felt unmerited at one point. Via […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the best team in the Western Conference, and they are a heavy favorite to capture the franchise’s first NBA title since 2010. But controlling owner Jeanie Buss is just excited to see the team back in the playoffs. Buss said Lakers fans “deserve” to see their team play in April […]

Veteran shooting guard Troy Daniels is signing with the Denver Nuggets, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Daniels was recently waived by the Los Angeles Lakers. Free agent guard Troy Daniels is finalizing a deal with Denver, league sources tell ESPN. His agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports worked out a release with Lakers, and Daniels […]

Several prominent sports figures were seen weeping in the days following the death of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, including LeBron James. Just five days after Bryant’s helicopter crashed in the Los Angeles suburbs, James was seen crying as Boyz II Men sang the national anthem. It was the Lakers’ first game back since […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran big man Dwight Howard has chimed in on team owner Jeanie Buss’ criticism of former Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni. According to Buss, she believes that D’Antoni was the main reason why Howard’s first stint with the Lakers some years ago did not work out. For his part, however, Howard has refused […]

LOS ANGELES – The Philadelphia 76ers gave the first-place Los Angeles Lakers a run for their money in the first half of Tuesday game against the Staples Center. Still, the shorthanded squad couldn’t hold back LeBron James and Anthony Davis as they proceeded to dismantle Philadelphia in the second half. Although it was Davis who […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers headed into Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers with high hopes of getting another win ahead of their highly anticipated matchups this weekend against arguably two of their toughest opponents this season, the Milwaukee Bucks and L.A. Clippers. Although the 76ers made the Lakers work for the win […]

LOS ANGELES – Throughout Anthony Davis’ career in the NBA, he’s been labeled as a star player that struggles to stay healthy. In his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, however, he’s changed the narrative somewhat playing 52 out of 60 games thus far for the purple and gold. Despite having some lingering issues […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drained a ‘logo shot’ in Tuesday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers, noting that he won’t take shots that he’s not working on. Per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post, James said that he is confident every time he heaves up a shot from that distance. “I know I put […]

The Los Angeles Lakers trading for superstar big man Anthony Davis to pair up with LeBron James was the story of the NBA offseason. At the time, Davis had made the All-Star game in six of his first seven seasons and had already been named to three All-Defensive teams. With two superstars playing together, the […]

In their trip to Los Angeles, the Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Lakers and the LA Clippers and head coach Brett Brown ‘loves it.’ Per Ben Golliver the Washington Post, Brown praised the Clippers and Lakers for churning in a playoff-type performance, highlighting their physicality and intensity. With regard to his team, Brown is disappointed […]

The battle of Los Angeles will take place on Sunday as the LA Clippers will host the Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams will get an opportunity to showcase their revamped rosters following the NBA trade deadline. Recently, Lakers’ sharp-shooter Danny Green revealed how his team will try to stop superstar Kawhi Leonard on Sunday. “We […]

The rest of the league must be shaking in their boots right now. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is getting more comfortable draining long-range shots, drilling one from near the logo in the the team’s hosting of the Philadelphia 76ers at Staples Center on Tuesday. With the home team up by 16 points early […]

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee took some time to have fun with the home crowd during their pre-game warmups on Tuesday. Before they dueled with the Philadelphia 76ers, McGee played some catch with a few Lakers fans. One of them actually impressed McGee and the big man let him know by flexing his arm. […]

Before Tuesday’s contest against the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel spoke out about the NBA potentially postponing or playing closed-door games due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Lakers coach Frank Vogel on if he’s concerned NBA could either postpone games or host games without fans because of coronavirus: “I personally don’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star power forward Anthony Davis will be active on Tuesday night in his team’s home matchup with the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, per USA Today’s Mark Medina. Anthony Davis will play tonight vs Sixers. But Alex Caruso won’t — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) March 4, 2020 Additionally, backup guard Alex Caruso will be sidelined […]

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 […]