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Kawhi Leonard’s Los Angeles Clippers made a couple of trades at the NBA’s trade deadline, but none as big as their crosstown rival Los Angeles Lakers did in acquiring Luka Doncic in exchange for Anthony Davis. With Doncic, the Lakers are expected to be championship contenders despite the loss of Davis and Max Christie. Kawhi […]

When news broke that the Lakers’ trade with the Hornets was being rescinded, with Los Angeles getting their picks and players back while Mark Davis returned to Charlotte, it took the NBA by storm. How, fans, pundits, and reporters alike wondered, could LA lose their second-biggest addition from the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline when fans […]

When news broke that Mark Williams had failed his physical with the Los Angeles Lakers and would, as a result, be returning to the Charlotte Hornets, it took the NBA world by storm. Suddenly, the second-most shocking trade the Lakers made before the trade deadline was no more, LA’s need for a certified lob threat […]

Following one of the biggest trades in sports history, the Los Angeles Lakers made a trade for Charlotte Hornets big man Mark Williams. However, following a failed physical, the deal was rescinded, leaving the Lakers with a full 15-man roster. In the time that the Lakers possibly had an opening in their roster, Los Angeles […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers in need of a true center, they had seemingly found their answer with the trade for Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets. But that trade was not to be as it was shockingly rescinded on Saturday. In the aftermath of the Lakers trade being rescinded, more information has come out […]

The NBA trade deadline was going astonishingly well for the Los Angeles Lakers, that is until Saturday evening when word came down that the Dalton Knecht trade with the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams was being rescinded. When the Lakers completed their trade with the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic, the inclusion of Anthony Davis […]

The Los Angeles Lakers played the Indiana Pacers at home Saturday night without LeBron James and with Luka Doncic still not in uniform. But the Purple & Gold still got the job done, thanks in large part to the incredible performance of Austin Reaves, who put on a show versus the Pacers. The 26-year-old Reaves […]

The trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets involving Mark Williams and rookie Dalton Knecht has reportedly been rescinded. It appears that a particular condition in the transaction caused the trade to break down. “The trade between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers has been rescinded due to failure to […]

Austin Reaves exploded with a performance that replicated a feat LeBron James and Kobe Bryant had with the Los Angeles Lakers. Saturday featured a matchup between the Lakers and Indiana Pacers, which saw James and newly acquired star Luka Doncic on the sidelines. The former sat out as he dealt with knee soreness. With the […]

Magic Johnson’s net worth in 2025 is $1.6 billion. Johnson is best known to NBA fans as arguably the best point guard ever. With five championships and three NBA Finals MVPs to his credit, the Lakers legend is a pillar of the NBA’s history. In this specific post, though, we’re looking at Magic Johnson’s net […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. There is plenty of excitement around the team right now with Luka Doncic joining the Lakers following one of the most shocking trades in NBA history. There is a chance that both Doncic and LeBron James will not be available on Saturday, […]

LOS ANGELES – It was another day at the office, another day of yet another NBA history-setting feat from LeBron James following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-112 win against the Golden State Warriors on Friday. James became the oldest player in NBA history to score 40 points in a game, surpassing Michael Jordan. And according […]

Everyone is waiting to see LeBron James and Luka Doncic play together in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform after the Lakers swung the massive trade to get Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis. Those fans will have to wait a little bit longer for that, as Doncic isn’t expected to make his Lakers […]

While fans were hoping that Luka Doncic would possibly make his Los Angeles Lakers debut and return from injury on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers, it appears as if they’re going to have wait a bit longer. And the Lakers might not have LeBron James as well due to injury. The latest injury update for […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the plan was always for him to spend most of his rookie season getting reps in the G League with the South Bay Lakers. So far, Bronny James has appeared in 11 games […]

TNT NBA reporter Jared Greenberg has retracted a report about new Lakers acquisition Mark Williams. Williams was traded to the Lakers prior to the NBA Trade Deadline on Wednesday in a move meant to bolster their size, interior defense, and a vertical lob threat for newly acquired star Luka Doncic. In return, the Hornets acquired […]

The Indiana Pacers will continue their Southern California trip as they battle the Los Angeles Lakers. It will be a battle in downtown LA as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Pacers-Lakers prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 65-35. Ultimately, the Pacers have split the last 10 games with […]

The Dallas Mavericks (27-25) and Los Angeles Lakers (30-19) each secured victories on Thursday night, but the two teams are currently on different trajectories. LA has lost only three games since Jan. 13, while the Mavs are just 5-8 in that span. Many fans believe the most shocking trade in NBA history will only reinforce […]

It has been nearly a week since the groundbreaking news of the trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, sending Luka Doncic out west in exchange for Anthony Davis, broke, and the shockwave it sent through the basketball world has still not died down. Many figures within the basketball world as well as […]

DALLAS — Anthony Davis, Max Christie and Caleb Martin had a Dallas Mavericks introductory press conference on Friday. Davis and Christie were acquired in the Luka Doncic trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, while Dallas traded Quentin Grimes to the Philadelphia 76ers for Martin. Davis and Christie, of course, were previously teammates with LeBron James. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the most active teams leading up to the NBA trade deadline. After shocking the NBA world by acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, they followed that up by addressing their center needs in Mark Williams in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets. The trades left the Lakers’ […]

What is the best word you can come up with to describe the 2025 NBA trade deadline? For everyone around the league, this trade deadline period was nothing short of shocking due to the number of former champions and All-Stars that were moved. Of course, everything started when the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks […]

The Golden State Warriors dropped their second-consecutive game on Thursday night, falling 120-112 to the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. The loss marked another setback for Golden State, which continues to battle inconsistency as it fights for positioning in the Western Conference playoff race. Despite the loss, Stephen Curry put together an impressive performance, […]

The Dallas Mavericks faithful are still in some ways despondent over the shocking trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, and Mavs head coach Jason Kidd says the fans are well within their right to express their sadness and frustration. When the Mavericks traded Doncic, their franchise cornerstone, to the Lakers, Dallas fans […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their win streak to four games with a 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. However, Charles Barkley’s comments during TNT’s Inside the NBA halftime show sparked controversy among Lakers fans. With Los Angeles leading 69-49 at halftime, a fan asked Barkley when he would apologize to […]

Kyle Kuzma’s net worth in 2025 is $13 million. Kuzma is a new forward for the Milwaukee Bucks following a trade with the Washington Wizards. He is an All-Rookie First Team player and an NBA champion. Here is a closer look at Kyle Kuzma’s net worth in 2025. What is Kyle Kuzma’s net worth in […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran LeBron James has a very simple reaction to passing Michael Jordan as the oldest NBA player to score 40 points in a game. “What do I think? That I’m old,” James said humorously, per ESPN, after helping his team defeat the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. James scored 42 points in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world last Saturday by agreeing to a Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. The deal was not expected, as it even surprised Doncic and Davis. Doncic’s new teammate, LeBron James, is excited to join forces with the former Mavs star. “I’m looking forward to (playing with Doncic),” […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is excited about the team’s new make-up. The Lakers made headlines around the world for trading for Luka Doncic. Then in quieter fashion, the team bulked up the front court by adding center Mark Williams. James is not worried at all about team chemistry, in light of the recent […]

There’s not a lot of qualms about the Los Angeles Lakers’ moves at the NBA trade deadline. In fact, they were arguably the biggest winners coming out of it. They answered concerns about their future by bringing in Luka Doncic. Moreover, they fortified his acquisition by trading for a 23-year-old athletic center, Mark Williams. Although […]

Since LeBron James is still playing at an All-NBA level at 40 years of age, he is bound to keep setting records and join elite company. The hoops legend added another milestone in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. James became the only other 40-year-old besides fellow all-time […]

LOS ANGELES – Prior to the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, JJ Redick was unable to comment on the team’s trade for Mark Williams as it had not yet been made official by the NBA. But the trade became official before the game ended, paving the way for JJ […]

LeBron James’ body language as of late shows that he’s more motivated and reinvigorated than ever. And the King is passing the eye test as much as the box score watch. On Thursday night, James had himself another incredible game, recording an eye-popping 42 points, 17 rebounds, and eight assists in a 120-112 win for […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is set to bring a fresh twist to the league’s annual showcase event, featuring a four-team mini-tournament format instead of the traditional East vs. West matchup. Among the biggest headlines of the draft was the reunion of former Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis on Team Shaq. […]

Never did anyone think prior to this past Saturday that Luka Doncic would be leaving the Dallas Mavericks, let alone have the Mavericks be the one that pushes him out of town, but now that the dust is settling, it’s starting to sink in that the 25-year-old Slovenian star is now a member of the […]

LOS ANGELES – The big question on fans’ minds following the Los Angeles Lakers’ bombshell trade for Luka Doncic, is when Doncic will make his debut on the court. He’s been dealing with a calf injury that’s kept him sidelined since Christmas Day. But his return to the court, and in the Lakers’ purple and […]

The Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Jimmy Butler is unavailable to play in the matchup, going from the Miami Heat to the Warriors following a blockbuster trade on Wednesday. Here’s everything we know about Jimmy Butler and his playing status vs. the Lakers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV […]

Luka Doncic could be just a few days away from suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time this season. The newly acquired superstar has been participating in five-on-five practice and might be in line to debut on Monday versus the Utah Jazz, according to NBA correspondent Marc Stein. Doncic, who was […]

ESPN analyst Bob Myers says the Dallas Mavericks sent a blunt message to Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic after pulling off the most shocking trade in NBA history for Anthony Davis. While some speculate something occurred between Doncic and the Mavericks’ front office that triggered the trade, Myers points to the front office’s belief […]