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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,” […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the most popular basketball player in the world. However, there are a handful of NBA fans who don’t like LeBron for whatever reason. James’ popularity took a dip after he left the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat in the summer of 2010, but The King was able […]

LOS ANGELES – On Tuesday, March 24th, the LA Clippers announced that owner Steve Ballmer has reached a deal to purchase the Forum from the Madison Square Garden Company. The arena, formerly known as the Great Western Forum, was home to an enormous amount of memories for James Worthy, Magic Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is very appreciative of the efforts by the UCLA health staff amid the coronavirus pandemic. James made a special video for them, as transcribed by TMZ: “I just want to let you know that ya’ll hard work and ya’ll dedication does not go unnoticed,” LeBron James said. “The James […]

The popular Taco Tuesday took on a new meaning as the LeBron James Family Foundation fed 340 I Promise School kids and their families. The Los Angeles Lakers guard donated chicken and beef tacos, rice, beans, tortillas, and all the fixings to those in need, according to USA TODAY Sports. He also lent a hand […]

Having won no less than 16 NBA titles in their history, you can be sure that the Los Angeles Lakers have had their fair share of great players. From Jerry West to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Kobe Bryant to LeBron James — the list goes on. It would probably take us all day to list down […]

With 16 championship banners hanging in the rafters at the Staples Centers, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA and in all of professional sports. That kind of history breeds content with Lakers rivals, which can result in some bitter situations with teams hoping to humble the purple […]

Italian League head coach Tom Bialaszewski had a chance to work closely with Kobe Bryant as a video coordinator with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to his observation, Bryant didn’t respect those who didn’t put the time in as he did. Speaking on The Woj Pod, Bialaszewski pointed out that even if the Lakers legend […]

Italian League head coach Tom Bialaszewski had an opportunity to work with the late and great Kobe Bryant as a video coordinator for the Los Angeles Lakers. Right from the get-go, Bialaszewski found out that Bryant didn’t want ‘yes men’ around him. But rather, Bryant wanted people who are confident with the beliefs. Bialaszewski was […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green says NBA players have to be very smart with their money moving forward because of the coronavirus shutting play down. The NBA plans to pay players their next checks on April 1, but haven’t committed yet to next payments due on April 15. The NBA’s collective bargaining agreement […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant is one of the fiercest competitors in the world. However, there came a time in his life when he was the most vulnerable. Former Lakers assistant coach Tom Bialaszewski dropped the details on this tense moment. Bialaszewski was on The Woj Pod where he shared some insider information on […]

Former NBA big man Andrew Bogut says he feels bad for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers had the best record in the Western Conference standings prior to play being suspended due to COVID-19. Bogut, who played for the Lakers during his NBA career, says Los Angeles was really starting to round into form and […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ “Taco Tuesday”s have to go on while much of the United States and around the world is under lockdown during the coronavirus outbreak. James, 35, celebrated another festive Tuesday while the NBA is suspended until further notice. You already know what time it is in the James household 🗣🌮 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers became the prime targets of the 29 other teams the second Anthony Davis packed his bags and moved to Hollywood to join LeBron James. After all, it was the beginning of yet another LeBron-led superteam, which immediately elevated the Lakers back from mediocrity to title contention. Prior to the league-wide suspension […]