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LeBron James will miss Thursday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors with a sore groin, the Los Angeles Lakers announced Wednesday. LeBron James (sore groin) is out for tomorrow's game at Golden State. Anthony Davis (sore left elbow) is probable. — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 26, 2020 James scored a season-high 40 points […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was eating Red Vines on the bench on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. His teammate Anthony Davis, though, refers to them as Twizzlers. It seems like a lot of people have different opinions on what they are called. Best moment of today’s Anthony Davis scrum, as AD thoroughly […]

Wrestling icon Ric Flair celebrated his 71st birthday by giving the Los Angeles Lakers a rousing introduction prior to their game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. But Flair, whose trademark “WOO!” has been copied and immortalized by the sporting world, was initially hesitant to give the introduction. Wrestling’s greatest showman said he […]

The Utah Jazz are among the best teams in the Western Conference, even amid a three-game losing streak. The Jazz are one of the more well-balanced squads in the NBA, ranking 10th in offensive rating and 11th in defensive rating, according to Basketball-Reference. But the Jazz still cling to the identity of being overlooked. It […]

LOS ANGELES – Following a win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers have the best record in the Western Conference at 44-12. LeBron James and company are firing on all cylinders with six straight wins and the distinction of being one the league’s elite teams. As expected, LeBron has […]

There was a time when Chris Paul and Kobe Bryant could have been Lakers teammates. A trade between Charlotte and Los Angeles was in place, but former NBA commissioner David Stern decided to reject the deal. Paul, who eventually wound up with the Clippers after the veto, recently opened up about what it would have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers squared off against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night, giving NBA fans around the globe a peek at what a first-round playoff matchup between the two teams might look like. After a hard-fought battle, the Lakers managed to top the Pelicans, 118-109, marking their sixth straight win. There were several […]

Former NBA star Lamar Odom admitted to missing his longtime friend and confidant Kobe Bryant, who died tragically in a helicopter crash a month ago. The former Los Angeles Lakers teammates won a pair of titles and have endless memories together, yet Odom is struggling to make peace with the fact that he’s gone. “I’m […]

The Golden State Warriors are expecting forward Draymond Green to return in time for Thursday’s showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers. “He should be fine Thursday,” said head coach Steve Kerr, according to Connor Letourneau of The San Francisco Chronicle. “He tried to go through shootaround this morning, and he was still hurting. We just […]

LOS ANGELES – The New Orleans Pelicans have had to play the majority of the 2019-20 NBA season without highly touted rookie Zion Williamson. The Duke product went down with a knee injury that cost him the first few months of his rookie campaign, but now he’s back and making quite an impression playing alongside […]

LOS ANGELES – In his 17th season in the NBA at the age of 34, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is leading the league in assists per game at 10.6. Although he’s always been known as an elite passer, this is the first time he’s gone with this kind of approach throughout an entire […]

LOS ANGELES – During his time at Duke University, Zion Williamson was bigger than life. Williamson was arguably more popular in college than some stars in the NBA as he put a show with his high-flying dunks and jaw-dropping blocks on a nightly basis for legendary head coach Mike Krzyzewski. Williamson’s incredible athleticism and potential […]

The first two times the Los Angeles Lakers went head-to-head with the New Orleans Pelicans this season, they came out on top but didn’t get a chance to see rookie phenom Zion Williamson, who was working his way back from a knee injury. On Tuesday, Williamson was able to face the Lakers and superstar LeBron […]

The New Orleans Pelicans went through some drastic changes before the 2019-20 NBA season got underway back in October. The team brought in the new face of the franchise by winning the NBA Draft Lottery and selecting Zion Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick. That major victory for New Orleans was followed up by […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James deserved a treat after leading his team to its sixth straight win at the expense of the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center on Tuesday. The four-time MVP dropped a season-high 40 points on 11-for-27 shooting from the field and 5-of-11 from 3-point area. The King was enjoying some […]

Alex Caruso’s awkward and somewhat unathletic appearance has led to the Los Angeles Lakers point guard becoming a bit of a meme on the internet. However, beyond his pasty white skin and balding hairline, Caruso is still one of the best athletes in the world. Although he doesn’t get a ton of playing time for […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans may have lost in Tuesday’s showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers, but the prized rookie did enough to impress LeBron James. After leading the Lakers to a tight 118-109 win over the Pelicans, LeBron spoke about his impression of Williamson during the game. The King didn’t hold back […]

Scoring more than 40 points in an NBA game is quite a feat itself, more so if you are at age where most players begin dealing with Father Time. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James once again put his name alongside the franchise’s best stars, becoming only the fourth player above 35 years old to […]

Per Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, free agent shooting guard Dion Waiters is set to meet with the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time on March 2. Waiters have already met with the Lakers once as the 28-year-old met with the team earlier this month. Waiters was traded from the Miami Heat to the Memphis […]

It’s not easy to stop Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James when he wants to take the ball to the hoop. New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday learned that the hard way on Tuesday. In the third quarter of the Pelicans’ game against the Lakers, James had a mismatch with the much smaller Holiday in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night, and LeBron James produced yet another sparkling highlight in his storied career. This one was a striking slam against his former teammate Josh Hart: BRON POSTER ON JOSH HART 🤭🤭🤭 pic.twitter.com/KY8LY2pMmx — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 26, 2020 While the dunk was […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers had quite the hype man as they host the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center on Tuesday. Prior to tip-off, “The King” was introduced by one of the most recognizable faces in all of professional wrestling, “The Nature Boy” himself Ric Flair. Ric Flair got KCP PUMPED 😂 […]

Veteran NBA shooting guard JR Smith says neither the Los Angeles Lakers nor Los Angeles Clippers have contacted him. The Lakers were reportedly going to explore the idea of signing Smith, who played and won a championship with LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers. As we all know, in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James says he’s probably never going to get over Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing. James wouldn’t reveal if he was at Bryant’s memorial on Monday at Staples Center, but he did speak to reporters on Tuesday about how there’s never going to be closure with Kobe’s death: “It’s never […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker says it was killing him sitting on the bench on Sunday against LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. The Lakers and Celtics played in another classic on Sunday, with LA winning by just two points. Walker, who is out with a knee injury, […]

The Miami Heat reportedly like DeMarcus Cousins and pursued him in free agency last summer, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The Los Angeles Lakers waived Cousins on Sunday, but he is still going to rehab his ACL injury with the team. The Athletic also reported that Cousins and the Lakers have mutual […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson posted an emotional message on Instagram dedicated to Kobe Bryant, his “favorite player” growing up. “No amount of words can express how much Kobe meant to me and my family. Growing up, he was my favorite player on my favorite team… Your legacies will live on, not only thru […]

San Antonio Spurs players Rudy Gay, DeMar DeRozan, and Dejounte Murray, along with head coach Gregg Popovich and legends Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili, were at Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s memorial on Monday. Like everyone in attendance and who watched online, they were moved by Michael Jordan’s eulogy for Kobe. Bryant […]

Baseball agent Scott Boras, arguably the most powerful agent in the MLB, will honor Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s final wish for John Altobelli’s surviving daughter. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka revealed at Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s memorial on Monday at Staples Center that Bryant’s final text to him was about getting Altobelli’s daughter, […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta admits the Rockets were scared of the Golden State Warriors the past few seasons. The Rockets never defeated the Warriors during the playoffs when the Dubs were title contenders. Fertitta says this year’s Houston club doesn’t fear anyone in the Western Conference: “None of us fear L.A. (the Lakers) or […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James applauded Vanessa Bryant for her strength during Monday’s Celebration of Life memorial service for Kobe and Gianna Bryant, which LeBron may or may not have attended. The Lakers legend’s widow courageously eulogized her late husband and daughter in front of a full house at Staples Center, and LeBron admitted […]

There are probably few — if any — more popular teenage basketball players in the nation today than Bronny James. At such a young age, the media is already closely following his journey as he hopes to someday enter the NBA. LeBron James’ son, it’s time to take a gander at the projected heir to […]

People who attended the Kobe Bryant memorial on Monday at Staples Center are trying to sell some of the souvenirs which they acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers. According to TMZ, the average starting bid for the Kobe Memorial bundles are around $3,000 — with a $5,000 “Buy It Now” price: One seller listed an […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown was among the many past and present NBA stars to attend Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s memorial service on Monday at Staples Center. The Celtics played the Lakers on Sunday and stayed in Los Angeles so players like Brown, Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum could attend the memorial: “It’s unfortunate that […]

DeMarcus Cousins may no longer be on the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster, but that doesn’t mean the former All-Star center won’t be around the squad. Cousins was waived earlier this week to clear space for Markieff Morris, who was bought out by the Detroit Pistons. Morris is averaging a career-high 17.7 points per 36 minutes through […]

Los Angeles Lakers newcomer Markieff Morris will soon make his debut with the team. The veteran power forward thinks he can be an X-factor for the Lakers while allowing Kyle Kuzma to “play his natural position at the 3,” according to Harrison Faigen of SB Nation’s Silver Screen and Roll . Morris, who was bought out […]

Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans are arduously fighting to reach the eighth seed in the Western Conference, now only three games back of the Memphis Grizzlies thanks in part to the latter’s three-game losing streak. Earning that eighth seed would put Ingram in line to face his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

Washington Wizards talent Bradley Beal put up 55 points in yet another all-out scoring effort, this time coming in a narrow overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He’s now scored 108 points since dropping 53 on Sunday night in a loss to the Chicago Bulls, becoming the first player to put up 50-point games in […]

Paul Pierce reminisced about his lone NBA championship win and how it came about. The Boston Celtics icon was born and raised in Inglewood and had the unique chance to steal hardware from his hometown upon taking down Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2008, while also taking home Finals MVP honors. On […]