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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 […]

Kyle Kuzma might be pondering this next point: With the 2020 NBA Trade Deadline rapidly approaching and the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly seeking additions to their roster, what Derrick Rose has done for the Detroit Pistons should be catching their attention. Rose’s basketball odyssey is well-known by most hardcore hoop fans, but a deal to […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were surprisingly in quite a dog fight on Wednesday, as they fended off a formidable challenge from the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden. In what was supposed to be an easy-going evening for the Lakers, James had no choice but to play 36 minutes, with the […]

Madison Square Garden was full of stars when the Los Angeles Lakers played the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. During the game at the Mecca of basketball, LeBron James took the time to greet the recording artist and one of the best lyricists of this generation in J. Cole. It was a great sight […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has already competed in the dunk contest three times during his career and won it once. However, as he prepared for his fourth appearance, the veteran big man has a trick up his sleeve: Kobe Bryant. Or at least, that’s the plan anyway. According to Bill Oram of The […]

After being blown out by their rival Boston Celtics earlier in the week, the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back with an eight-point victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Anthony Davis and LeBron James are the obvious stars on the Lakers roster, but it was third-year point guard Alex Caruso who received MVP chants […]

Throughout his 20-year career in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant had some jaw-dropping performances on the basketball floor. Some of those performances defied belief from his 62-point game in three quarters against the Dallas Mavericks in which he outscored an entire team to his incredible 60-point finale against the Utah Jazz, where […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hold the West’s best record by 3.5 games. Los Angeles trails the Milwaukee Bucks by three games for the NBA’s best overall record. Despite how dominant the Lakers look at times, there is still room for improvement. L.A. dropped games to playoff contenders in the Los Angeles Clippers, Toronto Raptors, Dallas […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says the medical team has told him to “be smart” with Anthony Davis and check on how he’s feeling. No restrictions for AD or Rondo tonight, but Frank Vogel says the medical team has told him to “be smart” with AD and check on how he’s feeling. Preferred […]

The Boston Celtics came into Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers struggling. The team had lost six of their last eight games and were quickly sliding down the Eastern Conference standings. For whatever reason, Boston was able to flip the switch on Monday and rode 67 combined points from Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and […]

The uniforms for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ Space Jam 2 movie have been unveiled. James will play the role his idol, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, played in the first Space Jam movie. The Lakers star is really excited and can’t wait for everyone to see the finished product. Space Jam 2 x Nike […]

During his 17-year NBA career, Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, had a reputation as an energetic, hot-headed and tough player. He was a key component of the infamous “Malice at the Palace” that occurred in 2004 when he was on the Indiana Pacers. It may not be as prevalent as it is […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant says LeBron James is playing “with a chip on his shoulder” this season. After missing the playoffs last season for the first time since his second year in the league, James sat back all summer and heard all these pundits slander his name. As he always does, James took […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Robert Covington has received trade interest from the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, according to Ben Cohen of The Wall Street Journal. The Timberwolves are expected to drive a hard bargain for Covington, who is a sound two-way player. Minnesota acquired Covington from the Sixers in the Jimmy Butler […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant once again admits he will be happy for LeBron James when The King passes him on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Bryant says it would be “kind of juvenile” to be upset: “I don’t know if people want that or want to have this kind of contentious thing where you don’t […]

The Brooklyn Nets will likely get All-Star guard Kyrie Irving back on Thursday when they face the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Mike Mazzeo of Yahoo Sports. Irving missed Monday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a hamstring injury after playing in four consecutive games, returning from a two-month absence due to a shoulder ailment. The […]

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant recorded a ton of impressive performances with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his 81-point effort against the Toronto Raptors in January 2006 will go down as one of the greatest offensive shows in league history. Prologue Phil Jackson was back as the Lakers’ head coach for a second stint. Though […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is in New York City to play the New York Knicks on Wednesday. The self-professed King of New York admitted his favorite part about NYC is getting to play in the Mecca of Basketball: Madison Square Garden. James has had some of his best performances against the Knicks, and […]

Anthony Davis and his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, have been on the record about his intentions as a soon-to-be free agent. The Los Angeles Lakers big man is expected to opt out of the last year of his contract and pursue free agency, even if he intends to remain with the Lakers. Some […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma seems to be enjoying his time off in New York, as he was seen having a dinner date with actress Vanessa Hudgens. The Lakers are currently in the Big Apple as they take on the New York Knicks on Wednesday at Madison Square Arena. As seen in several photos […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard confirmed on Tuesday that he’ll be participating in the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest. The NBA All-Star weekend is in Chicago this year. Howard won the 2008 Slam Dunk Contest in New Orleans. While visiting the NBA Store in NYC, Dwight Howard made official that he will participate in the […]

New York Knicks veteran forward Marcus Morris is questionable for Wednesday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden. According to the team’s injury report, Morris is dealing with a sprained left ankle, which he likely sustained during Monday’s showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Marcus Morris going to be listed as questionable for […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James surprised a group of teens as part of a partnership announcement between Lyft and the YMCA. With the partnership, the kids get free access to bikes for a year. Today in Harlem, LeBron James surprised a group of teens as part of a partnership announcement between Lyft and the […]

For those who voraciously consume NBA updates on social media, it’s almost difficult to believe that Kyle Kuzma still plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. With his name seemingly brought up in every mock trade scenario conceivable over the past two years, Kuzma remains as the third-leading scorer on a squad with the best record […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Kyle Kuzma admits he’s still “learning how to play championship basketball.” This season marks the first time Kuzma is playing on a Lakers team with championship aspirations. The talented forward is learning what it takes to contribute to winning besides scoring: “My learning curve has been pretty accelerated in a sense,” […]

No matter how good the Los Angeles Clippers are, Los Angeles will always be a Lakers town. Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams, who has played for both franchises, is “perfectly fine” with that: “This is a Laker town,” Williams said, via SLAM Magazaine. “There ain’t no confusion about that. That’s perfectly fine with us. We […]