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According to Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy, LeBron James had been preparing for their games against the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers. In fact, the night before their duel with the Clippers, James expressed his desire to guard Kawhi Leonard. As Handy noted, James entered with a different mindset after the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing superstar small forward LeBron James as questionable to face the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. James has a sore left groin, per the Lakers: #Lakers injury report for #Nets: PROBABLE: Alex Caruso (sore right hamstring) and Anthony Davis (sore left elbow) QUESTIONABLE: LeBron James (sore left groin) — Ryan Ward […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis can’t fathom how dominant LeBron James is at the age of 35. While Davis knows that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is having a great season and Milwaukee once again has the best record in the NBA, he truly believes LeBron should win the MVP award for everything he […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace was very emotional following the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. World Peace was recently on the Zach Lowe Podcast where he talked about how he couldn’t control his crying after Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash. Via The Indy Star: He recalled being […]

It would appear LeBron James’ argument for MVP has been strengthened after this past weekend. Entering the weekend, it seemed as if Giannis Antetokounmpo was a shoe-in for his second straight MVP award. However, after the league-best Bucks lost to James’ Los Angeles Lakers, the race no longer appears to be definitive. In fact, not […]

LeBron James and Norman Powell have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 20 of the 2019-20 season. James put up 29.0 points, 10.3 assists and 7.3 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers went 3-0. Powell averaged 31.3 points on 56.1 percent shooting from the floor as the Toronto Raptors went 3-0: […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took part in a courtside meeting with one of his biggest fans after Sunday’s 112-103 victory over the Clippers inside the Staples Center. Following the final buzzer, The King shared a brief moment with Blue Ivy Carter, who is the firstborn daughter of Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Blue had a […]

An avid Los Angeles Lakers fan went out of his way to let Lakers forward Jared Dudley know exactly how he feels about Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard over the weekend. Dudley was making a few rounds in Beverly Hills following Sunday’s 112-103 victory over the Clippers. As he walked along the street, a […]

In what was their third meeting of this regular season, the Lakers defeated the Clippers inside the Staples Center on Sunday, 112-103. Two Western Conference powerhouses vying for supremacy in the city of Los Angeles and aiming for a favorable seed in the playoffs. It was a matchup that provided several interesting story lines. In […]

Three-time NBA champ LeBron James took to Instagram shortly after he led the Los Angeles Lakers to a huge 112-103 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. The 35-year-old veteran shared an image of himself alongside a roaring lion, and judging by his tremendous performance against the Clippers, it’s hard to deny that […]

Natalia Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s eldest daughter, recently paid homage to her late father and sister, who tragically passed away some six weeks ago in a helicopter crash. In a photo shared by Vanessa Bryant, Natalia is shown posing in a blue-and-white dress in front of a mural featuring the Los Angeles Lakers legend alongside Gianna: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9fQ8bWjxyA/?utm_source=ig_embed […]

LeBron James’ edict of making the Los Angeles Lakers a defensive powerhouse has been no joke. Unlike many preseason proclamations that soon drown out in the first weeks of the regular season, James has led by example with some defensive tenacity and “contagious” hustle plays. It was never more evident than in Sunday’s win over […]

Everyone knows that LeBron James is managing to produce and act on Space Jam 2 while still leading the Los Angeles Lakers to an impressive record at the top of the Western Conference. Many are wondering how he’s able to keep himself in shape while he’s working on such a big project. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne finally revealed […]

LeBron James was outstanding on Sunday night, as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to an impressive victory in a marquee matchup against cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. It was the Purple & Gold that emerged victorious in this one, 112-103, thanks in large part to LeBron’s noteworthy showing. It wasn’t just the fans […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ commitment to defense this season has drawn big praise, especially from those who get to watch him play on the national stage. Jeff Van Gundy, who has called many Lakers games that air on ESPN and ABC, has seen James’ defense ratchet up a notch in crunch time: “Every […]

After beating the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee hailed the Purple and Gold as the “best team in the world.” Per Bill Oram of The Athletic, McGee tagged their win over Western Conference rivals as a statement game to hush the critics. JaVale McGee after Lakers win over Clippers: […]

In a heavily anticipated matchup, the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers finally battled with their respective duo headliners — LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard and Paul George respectively — all on the court for the first time. When asked about possible playoff matchups between the two teams, Paul George believes […]

For once, Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley had something nice to say about the crosstown rival Los Angeles Lakers. After getting blasted in their first two encounters of the season, the Western Conference-leading squad finally managed to get one over the Clippers on Sunday with a decisive 112-103 victory inside the Staples Center. Beverley, […]

For Kyle Kuzma, Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James is the Most Valuable Player of the NBA, claiming that everyone is bearing witness to another historic season for The King. Kyle Kuzma crowned LeBron James at the end of the game. “MVP,” he said. “You see it. Everyone sees it.” pic.twitter.com/Kw2fQfCvjv — L.A. Times Sports […]

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a breed of athlete that we simply have never seen before. He’s in his 17th year in the NBA and is still playing at an MVP-caliber level while going toe-to-toe with the league’s elite players like Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and L.A. Clippers […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers had themselves a weekend. The storied franchise had the tall task of facing the Milwaukee Bucks and L.A. Clippers in consecutive games and were more than up to the challenge of going head-to-head with two of the NBA’s elite teams. The Lakers beat arguably the best team in […]

LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon, 112-103, in round 3 of the Battle for LA. The loss marked the first time all season that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George’s team lost when they were at full strength. George led the way in scoring for the Clippers […]

LOS ANGELES – After suffering two losses at the hands of Kawhi Leonard and the L.A. Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers headed into Sunday’s game against their division rivals hoping to avenge their prior losses. Although the players and head coach Frank Vogel downplayed the importance of this regular-season game, it had a playoff atmosphere […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers headed into their matchup with the division rival L.A. Clippers on Sunday afternoon, still riding high after beating the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The team was able to take down the arguably the best team in the league and followed that performance up with an even better one […]

LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley didn’t have a particularly good game on Sunday against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Beverly finished with just two points, four rebounds, and was a -16 in 26 minutes. On the other hand, James torched the Clippers to the tune of 28 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis has had enough of the LeBron James critics. On Friday, fans and doubters got a good look at the two teams with the best records in the NBA, as the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off for the second and final time this season. However, not […]

Rajon Rondo is undoubtedly one of the best pure point guards to set foot on the hardwood. He proved just how valuable he is as a passer during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center. His 4 points, 2 rebounds, and 7 assists were key in the 112-103 victory the […]

The third chapter of the “Battle of LA” managed to fit the billing, as the Los Angeles Lakers secured their first win over the Los Angeles Clippers. It seems forward Kyle Kuzma is well aware of all the intrigue surrounding this potential Western Conference matchup. Both the Lakers and Clippers have been able to follow […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finally got a win over the Los Angeles Clippers in what was a brilliant display of basketball. LeBron James led the charge for the Purple and Gold as they did more than enough to stop Kawhi Leonard and Paul George from winning the season series. Lakers fans, who are definitely happy […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James did not have his most efficient game on Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Clippers, but he made some of the biggest plays when they mattered most. The Lakers defeated their crosstown rival 112-103, with James scoring 28 points to go along with nine assists, seven rebounds and a […]

LeBron James had a little something extra in his bag as the Los Angeles Lakers squared off against the crosstown rival Clippers on Sunday afternoon. James debuted his new “Lakers” LeBron 7 sneakers as the top-seeded Lakers battled the second-seeded Clippers for Hollywood supremacy: .@KingJames debuting new “Lakers” Nike LeBron 7s today 🟣🟡📸: @Lakers pic.twitter.com/YcKGHXtUTA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have the best record in the Western Conference, but head coach Frank Vogel understands regular-season results mean nothing come playoff time. Vogel’s comments came before the latest much-anticipated showdown between the Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers: Lakers coach Frank Vogel: “When the playoffs start, all of these regular season games won’t […]

Dion Waiters has yet to make his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he already feels comfortable in Hollywood. Waiters said it has been easy to get to know his new Lakers coaches and teammates, and he feels comfortable in his own skin as he prepares for the next step in his career, per Kyle […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took in his son Bronny’s basketball game at Sierra Canyon High School on Saturday night, and he had a special guest tag along. Musical artist and Toronto Raptors minority owner Drake sat courtside with James and his crew: Drake sat courtside with @KingJames to watch Bronny and Sierra Canyon […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel acknowledged that newly-signed guard Dion Waiters has a lot of catching up to do. The Western Conference-leading squad officially signed the 6-foot-3 guard on Friday and will look to integrate him do the system right away. Vogel bared that the team will have to “manufacture” some practice time […]

New Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Dion Waiters met with the L.A. media for the first time on Saturday after practice. Waiters, who suffered a panic attack on the Miami Heat charter plane after consuming a THC-infused edible earlier in the season, says he’s moving on from his past mistakes and looking forward to his […]

Two nights after knocking off the Milwaukee Bucks in a battle of the NBA top seeds, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on their city rivals in a clash between Western Conference juggernauts. While the game against the Los Angeles Clippers certainly holds great importance for the Lakers, head coach Frank Vogel isn’t […]

New Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Dion Waiters won’t make his debut on Sunday against the L.A. Clippers. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says it’s going to be a few games before Waiters plays for the Purple and Gold: Frank Vogel says “it’s probably going to be a few games” before Dion Waiters gets in […]

This past summer, everyone knew Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was going to be a man on a mission during the 2019-20 season. After missing the playoffs last season for the first time since his second year in the league, James sat back all offseason and heard all these pundits slander his name. As […]