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Rajon Rondo was fined $35,000 for his actions during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 130-127 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Rondo, who was ejected following a flagrant foul 2 on Thunder guard Dennis Schroder, was fined for verbal abuse and not leaving the court in a timely manner. The veteran says he […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo was fined $35,000 in response to his conduct Friday night. In the Lakers 130-127 win versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, Rondo was ejected for hitting Thunder guard Dennis Schroder in the private area. Upon ejection, Rondo had some choice words for the officials. #Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has been ruled out for the team’s Saturday night showdown with the Memphis Grizzlies. According to head coach Frank Vogel, Caruso had been dealing with a calf strain and re-aggravated it during Friday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was initially listed as probable for the Grizzlies game […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says he challenged power forward Anthony Davis to shoot five 3s a game on the team’s current road trip. Vogel thinks Davis can knock them down consistently from deep and it’ll really open up the court and change the way teams have to defend the superstar. AD has […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was trying to get a nice nap in Memphis until he heard a concert going on outside of the hotel where the Lakers were staying at. James was baffled as to why there was a concert going on in the morning when no one was even in attendance: Literally […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James was unable to be at his son Bronny James Jr.’s first high school game with Sierra Canyon, but thanks to technology, The King was able to watch it with Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul. After the Lakers defeated the Thunder on Friday, James spoke to […]

Alex Caruso of the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a calf injury during the team’s 130-127 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. The 25-year-old was originally listed as doubtful in the team’s back-to-back against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. However, Caruso was upgraded to probable closer to the time of tip-off. #Lakers’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James wants power forward Anthony Davis to build off his 3-point shooting performance on Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Davis hit a season-high four 3-pointers versus the Thunder. James says he wants AD to “take more 3s” moving forward. “We want him to take more 3s,” James said, […]

The Phoenix Suns have been a surprisingly decent team in the Western Conference this season, and a big reason for their success has been the play of big man Aron Baynes. But the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t expect Baynes to actually play for the Suns at all. Phoenix acquired Baynes in a trade with the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to add on his resume of records for the Purple and Gold. Recently, James notched his 7th straight double-digit assist game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. According to SportsCenter, this is reportedly the longest streak by a Laker since Magic Johnson did it in 1991. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers logged another victory on Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 130-127, now making it 13 wins in their first 15 games of the season. At this point, it seems safe to say that the new-look Lakers side has been gelling rather well. For his part, Lakers newcomer Danny Green has played […]

Power forward Anthony Davis has enjoyed his time in the City of Angels so far, leading his new team, the Los Angeles Lakers in scoring through their 12-2 start to the season. This time around, for the highlight reel, the All-NBA big man was the dimer to All-Star and future Hall of Famer teammate forward […]

Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins had a harassment charge dropped, announced on Friday, and the NBA will “review” the outcome of the decision, a league spokesman told the LA Times’ Bill Oram. Regarding DeMarcus Cousins, a league spokesman says “We we are reviewing the outcome of today’s proceedings.” The league has not provided an […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has admitted that DeMarcus Cousins’ criminal charges that were dropped on Friday have “definitely been present in my mind.” The case, filed in a Mobile, Alabama court, has been dismissed. F. Vogel says that DeMarcus Cousins’ criminal charges that were dropped today have “definitely been present in my […]

Third-degree harassment charges against Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins have been dropped, his attorney Moshae Donald tells Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The case, filed in a Mobile, Alabama court, has been dismissed. Third-degree harassment charges against Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins have been dropped, his attorney Moshae Donald tells ESPN. The case, filed in a […]

Los Angeles Lakers bench cog Jared Dudley took his share of flak this summer after many media personalities noticed Carmelo Anthony had yet to find a place on an NBA roster. LeBron James had clamored for Melo as a potential help piece in the past, but the Lakers opted to add a veteran spot-up shooter […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on cruise control as they stand at the top of the competitive Western Conference with a 12-2 record. One of the biggest reasons for their hot start to the season is one LeBron James. The Lakers star continues to defy Father Time with his play, often setting himself apart from […]

EL SEGUNDO –  The dynamic superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis for the Los Angeles Lakers is quickly turning out to one of the best one-two punches in the NBA. Although there was some skepticism about how long it would take to build chemistry between these two stars, Davis and James have made […]

Los Angeles basketball has traditionally been synonymous with the Lakers. Yet, even as the Lakers brought in Anthony Davis in a blockbuster deal during the offseason, the Clippers arguably generated the biggest buzz of any NBA team during the summer, signing Kawhi Leonard and trading for Paul George. With those moves, that duo joined NBA […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma channeled his inner James Worthy at practice on Thursday. Kuzma wore goggles at practice after suffering an eye abrasion on Tuesday. The Lakers swingman preferred the nickname “Big Game Kuz” as a nod to Worthy, whose nickname was “Big Game James.” He won three titles with the Lakers […]

Dwight Howard won over the players in the Los Angeles Lakers locker room, including LeBron James and Anthony Davis, for his approach and mindset in his visit with the team back in August. After the Lakers lost DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear, they were in need of another big man. Howard had a convincing […]

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Anthony Davis says small forward LeBron James’ selflessness never ceases to amaze him. Davis says James, who currently leads the league in assists per game (11.1), makes it a point to get others involved in the game, something which AD is very impressed by. “It’s really how selfless he is,” […]

The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Thursday that guard Avery Bradley will be re-evaluated the day after Thanksgiving. Bradley will miss one-to-two weeks with a hairline fracture in his right leg. The Lakers say that Avery Bradley will be re-evaluated the day after Thanksgiving once the team has returned from its 4-game road trip. Also, […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams shared an anecdote from the crypt of NBA stories, one involving his former teammate Kobe Bryant that perhaps could put him in hot waters. Williams had a brief cup of tea with the Los Angeles Lakers, playing the entire 2015-16 season (Bryant’s 20th and final NBA campaign) and 58 […]

Magic Johnson has an early-season pick for the Most Valuable Player award. Surprise, surprise, it’s Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. While some Lakers bias is to be expected from the Hall of Famer and former president of basketball operations, Johnson argued that if King James can keep up playing at this same pace for […]

After 14 games, the Los Angeles Lakers have an NBA-best 12 wins. They are looking like a legitimate title contender in the Western Conference with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the way for the purple and gold. Even though there’s a lot of basketball left to be played and anything can happen from […]

Load management has become a common phrase in the NBA today. The phrase is usually used for star players like Kawhi Leonard of the L.A. Clippers or Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James to sit out of games during the regular season to keep them fresh for the playoffs. Former Lakers forward Metta World Peace […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are an organization synonymous with excellence, and that is thanks to the 16 championship banners that hang among the rafters in Staples Center. The Lakers have had long stretches of NBA dominance, and that is because they have had some of the league’s most talented players on their side. A countless […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul congratulated Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James as the latter made history as the first-ever player to record a triple-double against all 30 NBA teams. Congrats my brother on being the FIRST player in NBA history to record a triple double against every team… and to do it in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers expect to get forward Kyle Kuzma back for Friday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder after leaving the game between the two teams on Tuesday with an abrasion to his right eye, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Kuzma left the Lakers’ Tuesday win over the Thunder early after taking an elbow […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was caught on camera having a funny exchange with referee Marc Davis after he was called for a foul. James was quick to yip to Davis, quickly leading to this fun-loving chatter before the Oklahoma City Thunder put the ball in play. James: “I know you can read and […]

Rajon Rondo has played in his third consecutive game and fourth overall for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, and he has been a welcome addition to the team’s second unit. Although the veteran point guard’s numbers aren’t that impressive so far, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel said that Rondo’s stats are measured in a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five with a 112-107 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, behind LeBron James’ record-setting performance. The four-time MVP put up 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, making him the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double against all 30 teams. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to notch a triple-double against all 30 teams in the league. Following the game, The King received a touching congratulatory text from Mama Gloria James for his historic accomplishment. LeBron James receives an emoji-filled congrats text from his mom on being the […]

On a night where LeBron James became the first-ever player in NBA history to put up a triple-double against all 30 NBA teams, he also set the record for the most combined turnovers in regular season and playoffs. The record was previously held by NBA legend Moses Malone. James finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, […]

LeBron James lauded his new  Los Angeles Lakers teammate Anthony Davis as a likely candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year award, following a narrow win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Davis came up with a crucial stop in the winding seconds of regulation, stopping a late 9-0 run by the Thunder […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James further established his dominion over the entire league, becoming the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double against all 30 teams. He achieved the historic feat on Tuesday night, tallying another monstrous stat-line of 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Lakers’ 112-107 win over […]

LOS ANGELES – Alex Caruso has quickly become one of the most beloved players on the Los Angeles Lakers. The former G-League journeyman has gone from a player that didn’t know if he’d ever have a career in the NBA to a household name playing an important role on a championship-caliber team. Along with earning […]

LOS ANGELES – Three-time NBA champion LeBron James continues to hold Father Time at bay. The 17-year veteran further cemented his legacy on Tuesday night at the Staples Center against the Oklahoma City Thunder by recording his fifth triple-double of the season with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, which is yet another milestone […]