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Former Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA legend Kobe Bryant has died in Calabasas following a fatal helicopter crash, according to TMZ. He was 41 years old. The initial report stated Bryant and at least three other people were on his private helicopter when it went down, killing everyone on board sometime Sunday morning: Kobe […]

The NBA community tuned in to watch Los Angles Lakers superstar LeBron James pass Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the all-time scoring list on Saturday night, including LeBron’s best friend and former teammate, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade. In typical fashion, Wade kept it short for his buddy while telling James to “keep going” on […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis might have had award-winning director M. Night Shyamalan “seeing dead people” as Davis hurtled towards the sideline on Saturday night. Shayamalan tweeted out a picture indicating Davis gave him a black eye during the Lakers’ loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center: Got a black […]

LeBron James became the third-leading scorer in NBA history on Saturday night, passing Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the all-time list. Several personalities around the NBA already sent their congratulatory messages for The King, including The Black Mamba himself. However, arguably none of them touched LeBron James’ heart more than the montage of […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James achieved a tremendous milestone on Saturday by passing Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the all-time scoring list. LeBron logged 29 points in a disappointing 108-91 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, but while it was a pretty forgettable performance for the Lakers all in all, it is undeniable that this […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers looking to add a piece or two to further boost their chances for a title this season, the team is fully expected to be active on the market as the trade deadline approaches. The Lakers could also look to According to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy.com, Smith is scheduled for […]

LeBron James made history on Saturday night after he moved into 3rd place, passing Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Despite coming up short against the Philadelphia 76ers, it was a special night for The King nonetheless. When asked about what it means to have someone like Bryant watch […]

The night may have ended in defeat for the Los Angeles Lakers as they fell to the Philadelphia 76ers. However, LeBron James had a solid performance that saw him climb up the all-time scoring list over Kobe Bryant. The King finished with 29 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and one steal against the Sixers. LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel had a front-seat view of LeBron James passing Kobe Bryant for third on the all-time scoring list, and he couldn’t be more proud to witness history. On Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron toppled Kobe’s record. He needed just 18 points entering the game to secure the third […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James finally surpassed Kobe Bryant for the third spot on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, and the rest of the league celebrated with him after achieving such important milestone. LeBron broke Kobe’s record on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Needing just 18 points to move past the Black Mamba’s 33,643 […]

It was bound to happen, but LeBron James finally passed Kobe Bryant on the all-time scoring list. Magic Johnson was delighted that the Los Angeles Lakers forward achieved this feat while wearing a Lakers uniform. The former Lakers President of Basketball Operations took to Twitter to congratulate the man he helped bring to the Staples […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James just surpassed Kobe Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Despite accomplishing the historic feat in Philadelphia, Bryant’s hometown no less, the Well Fargo Center crowd showed some love for The King by giving him a standing ovation. James acknowledged the shower of cheers and waved at the crowd. […]

With a chance to surpass Kobe Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list on Saturday night, LeBron James honored the Los Angeles Lakers legend by writing “Mamba 4 Life” on his sneakers. .@KingJames wrote "Mamba 4 Life" on his shoes as he has a chance to pass @kobebryant for third on the all-time scoring list […]

After Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James officially passed Kobe Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, the Black Mamba himself immediately took it to Twitter to congratulate his fellow Laker. Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother 💪🏾 #33644 — Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 26, 2020 Entering play on Saturday […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has done it. The King has officially passed Lakers legend Kobe Bryant for third on the all-time scoring list on Saturday in their showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers. Needing just 18 points to surpass Kobe’s 33,643 points entering play, LeBron achieved the mark in the third quarter of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee will continue to miss games for the team as he is still battling an unspecified illness, per Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet. Saturday’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers marks the second straight game that McGee will miss. The seven-footer has reportedly not eaten in two days due to the […]

The debate over who is the greatest player in NBA history has raged on since the league’s beginning. For most people, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan or Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James are common answers in the “GOAT” debate. As the Lakers gear up to take on the Philadelphia 76ers, however, James received praise […]

Dwight Howard has resurrected his career with the Los Angeles Lakers this season and could see a raise in his salary next summer once he enters free agency. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy, Howard could get “a good part” of a team’s mid-level exception in free agency: According to one NBA front-office executive, Howard […]

According to a recent report, the Toronto Raptors are seriously looking at the prospect of parting ways with a number of their core players from last season’s memorable championship run. Along with Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka — both of whom are on expiring deals — another name that has reportedly also been placed on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been outstanding all season long, and at 36-9, they currently have a firm hold on the number one seed in a ruthless Western Conference. Nonetheless, this has not stopped them from considering their options as the February trade deadline quickly approaches. At this point, the biggest name that has been […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving talked about his relationship with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James after the Nets lost to the Lakers on Thursday. Irving says he learned a lot from James during their time together on the Cleveland Cavaliers: “We do have history. I think that the magnitude of our relationship extends […]

Ever since LeBron James was in high school nearly two decades ago, the Michael Jordan comparisons were incessant. Now, they are even louder. James is in his 17th season and is still going as strong as ever, averaging 25.2 points, 10.8 assists (a career high) and 7.7 rebounds per game for a Los Angeles Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has landed a multi-year extension of his footwear and apparel endorsement deal with the GOAT app, according to a report from ESPN’s Nick DePaula. GOAT is obviously an acronym for “Greatest Of All Time.” The app was established in 2015 and has become a force in the digital marketplace, […]

LeBron James put forth another tremendous effort on Thursday, logging another triple-double to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-113 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The three-time NBA champ notched 27 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and also chipped in three 3-pointers, a steal, and a block in 34 minutes of play. James did […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James notched another triple-double on Thursday, as he led his side to a 128-113 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. He ended the contest with a game-high 27 points (11-of-19 from the field, 2-of-2 from the line), 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, while also adding on three 3-pointers, a steal, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came out victorious against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday at Barclays Center, 128-113. Aside from the many in-game highlights provided by some of the game’s biggest stars, another memorable moment during the evening involved LeBron James and former United States President Bill Clinton, who happened to be sitting courtside during the […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has been announced as the coach for Team LeBron in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game. Los Angeles @Lakers head coach Frank Vogel and his staff will coach #TeamLeBron in the 2020 #NBAAllStar Game! pic.twitter.com/uqLhdUpUOf — #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) January 24, 2020 Having led the Lakers to a 36-9 record […]

With the trade deadline just around the corner, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dismissed all trade rumors noting that the current roster is ‘enough’ to be a title contender. Per Dave McMenamin of ESPN, James shot down various reports which have claimed that the Lakers need one more piece to cement their title […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has been named as the captain of his own All-Star team for the third straight season. However, although Anthony Davis is also among the players in the starter’s pool, James responded facetiously when asked if he would select AD when he drafts his team: LeBron was asked if […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is just 18 points away from passing Kobe Bryant on the all-time scoring list. For the four-time MVP, wearing the Purple and Gold — the same jersey that Bryant wore for two decades — is a ‘surreal feeling.’ Surpassing the record seems like just a bonus for him. James […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley went berserk after hitting a buzzer-beater against the Brooklyn Nets. Peep the clip below as Dudley beat the buzzer to end the third quarter. After swishing the net, Dudley went bonkers as he headed to the Lakers bench. His teammates, too, joined the fun. Jared Dudley hit the buzzer-beater […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets were reunited in their respective teams’ match-up at the Barclays Center on Thursday night. The pair of superstars got reacquainted early in the first half, as Irving had some fun at the expense of James’ misfortune. Upon […]

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers made a crazy half-twisting halfcourt shot against the Brooklyn Nets. Sadly, the circus shot didn’t count. Peep the clip below to see Davis swish the net. After the whistle, Davis hoped that his shot would count. So he just tossed a prayer up. Anthony Davis nails the 360 […]

Ahead of their duel with the Brooklyn Nets at Barclay Center, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wasn’t happy that they didn’t have any powder for his famous pregame routine. Peep the clip below. James was repeatedly asking for the powder moments before tip-off. However, his requests seemingly fell on deaf ears. For those have […]

During the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup with the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center, there were fans chanting ‘LeBron’s gonna trade you’ at Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Nets fans chanting, “Lebron’s gonna trade you!” while KCP shoots free throws 😳 pic.twitter.com/GT12VVXRxw — Anthony Puccio (@APOOCH) January 24, 2020 There were fan sections that were chanting a similar phrase […]

The NBA officially announced the players who will be starting in the 2020 All-Star Game. With Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James being named the captain on the Western Conference side, it marks his 16th start, breaking a tie with Kobe Bryant for the most all-time. LeBron James will be an All Star team captain […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard will make his first start of the season on Thursday night against the Brooklyn Nets, as usual starter JaVale McGee is sidelined due to illness: Redemption year continues: Dwight Howard will make his first Los Angeles Lakers start of the season tonight in Brooklyn in place of JaVale McGee […]

Despite having started each of his team’s previous two contests, there appeared to be some doubt as to whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers would have star forward Anthony Davis at their disposal Thursday versus the Brooklyn Nets. Those fears have dissipated. Head coach Frank Vogel confirmed before tip-off that Davis had been given […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man JaVale McGee will not play in Thursday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets due to illness, per Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet: JaVale McGee is out tonight in Brooklyn with flu-like symptoms. Would expect Dwight Howard to start at center opposite Jarrett Allen, but we’ll see what Frank Vogel says […]