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The Los Angeles Lakers were the only one of the NBA’s 30 franchises to request and receive a Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) loan from the federal government. Via Darren Rovell of the Action Network. Confirmed that the Los Angeles Lakers were the only NBA team to ask for a Paycheck Protection Plan loan from the […]

Phil Jackson has the most championships (11) and highest winning-percentage (.704) of any coach in NBA history (min. 500 games) and the most playoff victories (229) over 20 seasons as an NBA head coach. He inherited teams laden with young superstars, but extracting the utmost production from stars is a) hard and b) a good […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James got emotional while watching Episode 4 of The Last Dance.  The Lakers small forward apparently almost teared up when he saw Michael Jordan win his first NBA championship and cry with the trophy in his hands. It reminded The King how happy he was when he won his first […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have paid back the loan they received from the Payroll Protection Program — a federal government program that was initiated to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. The Lakers returned roughly $4.6 million on Monday, according to ESPN: “The Lakers qualified for and received a loan under the Payroll Protection […]

Michael Jordan in his prime was simply something else. Not many, if anyone, could probably match up with him in a game of 1-on-1. According to Jordan himself, however, he thinks that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant might have just been able to edge him out — for one very particular reason. “If I […]

We’ve all probably come across one or two stories about how Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal has been going through such a difficult time in the wake of the untimely passing of his good friend, Kobe Bryant. The famed big man has been very vocal about how challenging it has been for him emotionally […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Mychal Thompson has weighed in on the MVP debate for the season. According to Thompson, who also happens to be the father of Golden State Warriors star Klay, he believes that it is LeBron James who should win the trophy over Milwaukee Bucks reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. “Giannis is […]

Mychal Thompson, Los Angeles Lakers great and father of Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson, has backtracked from his earlier declaration that the Purple and Gold should be crowned champions if the 2019-20 season is canceled altogether. Speaking to Mark Medina of USA Today, Thompson explained that he wasn’t actually serious with his earlier statement. […]

The NBA has recently announced that the league will allow the re-opening of practice facilities in certain cities starting May 1. For his part, Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley does not seem to be on board with the idea. According to the 34-year-old forward, this may lead to an unfair advantage for some teams […]

The NBA is looking at every possible option in order to try and resume the season that was postponed on March 11. One of those possible situations involves the season being played in a singular, isolated location. However, Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee isn’t a fan of that hypothetical situation. “I thought that was […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley disagrees with the popular opinion that the Los Angeles Lakers were the team to beat in the NBA before the season was suspended due to COVID-19. Appearing on the NBA’s Instagram Live feed, Beverley was asked if LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers are the team to beat. In […]

Even the biggest of NBA superstars have their own endearing narrative about the late Kobe Bryant. This time around, it was Heat legend Dwyane Wade who shared his Kobe story. Wade took a trip down memory lane as he narrated how Bryant — already a bonafide superstar in the league at that time — welcomed […]

The entire NBA landscape changed back in the summer of 2003 when perennial All-Stars Gary Payton and Karl Malone teamed up and joined the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. Although the unexpected move did leave a lot of jaws on the floor, Payton recently revealed that it was planned all along. While serving as […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ beard is getting bigger and bigger as each day passes. The NBA legend is in chill mode since the COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone into a lockdown. However, the Lakers star is still working hard on his body: You know LeBron still gettin AFTER IT 👑 (via @KingJames) pic.twitter.com/S16ZSvAVuD […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss had the pleasure of having a close relationship with two legendary figures in franchise history: coach Phil Jackson and the late icon Kobe Bryant. In an Instagram post on Friday (April 24), Buss revealed a touching story of how Jackson and Bryant’s coach-player relationship continued to blossom even after […]

Before the 2019-20 season got suspended due to COVID-19, the Los Angeles Lakers had the top record in the Western Conference standings. Behind the stellar play of superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Purple and Gold were an impressive 49-14. For the first time in YEARS, the Lakers were headed to the playoffs and […]

There’s no doubt that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James makes his teammates better on the floor. It’s quite rare to have a pass-first superstar these days, especially coming from someone as gifted as LeBron offensively. Several role players have found success under James’ watch, like his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates J.R. Smith and Tristan […]

It has been 10 years since the Los Angeles Lakers won back-to-back titles. Kobe Bryant and company dominated the competition at that time reaching the NBA Finals in three straight years resulting in hoisting two more championship banners in the rafters at the Staples Center. Although the Lakers were a dominant force during their three-year […]

Apart from being the second most winningest team in NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers are known as perhaps the most dignified franchise in all of sports. Playing under the bright lights of Hollywood, after all, puts every Purple and Gold player under a constant microscope. Thus, everyone tries to carry themselves in a distinguished […]

A number of items tied to former Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant are being auctioned off in one of the largest collections of Kobe memorabilia ever, per Goldin Auctions. The proceeds from the auction will benefit the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, which was started by Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, after Kobe and his daughter, […]

Former Lakers great Magic Johnson is on the record speaking about a failed trade that would have sent him to the New York Knicks. The story goes back all the way to 1996 when the Los Angeles Lakers point guard discussed lining up a potential trade that would have made him the face of the […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ 2019-2020 season is currently up in the air, as is the process for hiring their next head coach after the removal of Kenny Atkinson in March. However, Marc Stein of The New York Times reports the Nets are putting together a list of top coaching candidates, and one candidate is a real blast from […]

Despite their highly-publicized feud during their time as teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers, it is also a known fact that Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant were eventually able to patch up their differences years later. These two actually developed a very close friendship, and this is exactly why Shaq was so deeply hurt by […]

The Golden State Warriors franchise was established in 1946 (then the Philadelphia Warriors), and it has had a long line of success through the decades. However, it is a known fact that this team’s most successful stint came during the mid-/late-2010’s as they won an unprecedented three titles in five seasons. It was also in […]

In LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers have arguably the best small forward to have ever played the sport. However, he has been with the Purple & Gold for barely two years, and in truth, he has yet to achieve anything with them team. This being the case, where does he rank in the Top […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most glamorous franchise in the NBA. As such, L.A. has become a prime destination for free agents over the years. Karl Malone, Shaquille O’Neal, and LeBron James are just some of the biggest names to come to the Lakers via free agency, and it is indeed understandable why players […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward Anthony Davis made some headlines this past weekend when he put his L.A. mansion on the market for close to $8 million. Davis figures to be a free agent this summer once he declines his player option, and it would be easy to blow this story out of proportion. However, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James offered some interesting remarks when he learned that Kendrick Perkins picked Giannis Antetokounmpo as his preseason MVP pick. While texting with James, Perkins noted that he had Giannis leading the proverbial pack in the MVP race. James, who is showing little to no signs of regression in his 17th […]

Michael Jordan has done so many great things in his decorated career that it’s hard to pinpoint his single best achievement during his time in the NBA. Nevertheless, there’s no denying that his pristine record in the NBA Finals has got to be up there as one of his greatest feats. Michael Jordan NBA Finals […]

The 2019 offseason has gone down in history as one of the most landscape-shifting summers in NBA history. Not only did it have arguably the most talent-packed free agency class ever, but this offseason also saw witness to some of the biggest blockbuster trades in recent history. Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers, Paul […]

The rousing success of the premiere of The Last Dance, a 10-part docuseries highlighting Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season, could pave the way for Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant having a version of his own. According to “Muse” director Gotham Chopra, the Lakers great was followed closely during his last two seasons […]

A new development has emerged with regards to the tragic helicopter crash that took the lives of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other individuals. In a recent article posted on NewsWest9, it is being reported that the families of the crash victims have decided to file a lawsuit against […]

Few rivalries in professional sports have been able to stand the test of time like the one between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. Although the rivalry hasn’t been incredibly intense in recent years with the Lakers struggling and Boston remaining among the league’s best teams in the Eastern Conference, the bitter rivalry saw […]

When it comes to competitive sports, few others compare to the intensity of the NBA Playoffs. As such, this annual event has brought about some of the most memorable individual performances in the history of the sport. As they say, the best of them shine when the lights are the brightest. Below we take a […]

On the latest episode of All The Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton talked about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant and Payton were teammates on the Lakers, but their relationship began before that during an All-Star Game: “Kobe was just a little different,” Gary Payton said […]

Just when you thought discussing the Los Angeles Lakers trading Shaquille O’Neal in 2004 was beating a dead horse, another little nugget comes out. During a podcast interview with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker, O’Neal said that the Lakers actually told him changes were going to be made if the club lost to the Detroit […]

The home crowd has long been considered as any team’s sixth man. There’s just something about playing in your own home floor, in front of your home fans that fuels players to perform at their best. Behind, or rather, around every home crowd is a home arena that figuratively and literally holds the supporters together. […]

Despite winning Rookie of the Year honors in 2018 and significantly leveling up his game in the two years since, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons still remains hounded by criticism. One man who has decided to come to the defense of the Sixers star is none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. According […]

Before the 2019-20 NBA season was suspended, the Los Angeles Lakers were creeping up on the Milwaukee Bucks — the team that had the best regular-season record. Analysts quickly saw the Lakers’ momentum building up and deemed them the team with the best chance to win it all. Those donning the Purple and Gold had […]