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New Los Angeles Lakers recruit Anthony Davis is not kidding around. So much so, that the 26-year-old is already talking about what he thinks L.A. must do in order to go all the way and win the championship this coming season. Speaking to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Davis highlighted what he believes to be […]

Six-time All-Star Anthony Davis has already envisioned his first campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the 26-year-old has definitely set the bar high for himself on an individual level. According to the 6-foot-10 big man, he has already set his sights on becoming this coming season’s Defensive Player of the Year: “I want to […]

LeBron James seems to want to pass the torch for the first time in his NBA career after telling ownership he wants the newly-acquired Anthony Davis to be the focal point from here on out. Davis, who has been the go-to player during his entire career with the New Orleans Pelicans is ready for the […]

LeBron James had some timely Instagram praise for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson after a rousing five-touchdown performance over the deplorable Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The Los Angeles Lakers star gave his nod of approval to the converted running back, who slung a near-perfect night with very little resistance from the Fins. Jackson, a Florida […]

As expected, the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly applied for a disabled player exception for the recent ACL injury sustained by DeMarcus Cousins, which is expected to sideline the 29-year-old for an extended period. This is via Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium: The Los Angeles Lakers have applied for a $1.75M disabled player […]

If there’s anyone who knows how Dwight Howard feels as he tries to revive his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s Detroit Pistons guard and former NBA MVP Derrick Rose. Prior to joining the Purple and Gold in the offseason, Howard admitted that he felt he hit rock bottom. After a slew of injuries […]

It’s an exciting time to be a hoops fan in Los Angeles this season as James and Wade will once again appear in the same uniform … Bronny James and Zaire Wade, that is. Bronny and Zaire will suit up together at Sierra Canyon High School, and their proud fathers, LeBron and Dwyane, can’t wait […]

When Magic Johnson stepped down as the Los Angeles Lakers’ President of Basketball Operations, one of the things that he mentioned was that he was unable to watch Dwyane Wade’s final game because of his job. LA Times’ Arash Markazi asked Wade about his thoughts about the fact that Magic mentioned him during the impromptu […]

Miami Heat icon and surefire Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade already has a plan once the 2019-20 season starts: workout with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James before every game. In an interview with Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times, Wade said that he has no plan to come out of retirement (at least […]

Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka maintain a really close relationship, but the NBA legend knows better to distance himself from the team’s affairs. In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the Lakers icon stressed confidence in his former agent’s capability to handle business for the purple and gold. “No, […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade believes the Los Angeles Lakers or Los Angeles Clippers will win the 2020 title. The Lakers have LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the charge, while the Clippers are led by Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. have NO idea but I believe the winner will come out of LA 🤷🏾‍♂️ […]

Brian Scalabrine usually takes the banter from fans as the poster boy of bench warmers in the NBA. However, in hindsight, Scalabrine actually carved out a pretty lengthy NBA career. Scal played 11 seasons in the NBA. Not bad for a perennial role player. In a recent interview with HoopsHype, Scalabrine was asked on how […]

Superstar big man Anthony Davis is “willing to” play center for the Los Angeles Lakers next season, but once again says his preferred position is the four spot. Davis will play next to JaVale McGee in the starting lineup next season. The Lakers signed Dwight Howard after losing DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear. “That’s […]

For anybody involved with the Los Angeles Lakers–Sacramento Kings 2002 Western Conference Finals—whether they be players, fans, or spectators—it’s difficult to remove the sting of a memorable series. Nevertheless, former high-intensity foes in Scot Pollard and Robert Horry reunited off the court at a release party for the video game NBA 2K20. Pollard, now 44 […]

Derrick Rose says Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant showed up three hours late to their NBA 2K10 commercial. Bryant was the cover athlete of the game. Rose says the Lakers star made him pay his dues as a young player in the NBA. “We were having a commercial shoot and it was in like […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ goal for the 2019-20 NBA campaign is pretty simple: championship or bust. After swinging a blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis earlier this summer, the Lakers went from mere playoff hopefuls to title contenders, and all of the supporting pieces they have added this offseason haven’t exactly hurt their cause. With LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis is confident in his team’s chances for the coming season. In fact, the former No. 1 overall pick believes the Purple and Gold will be playing for a championship. Davis, who was officially traded to the Lakers on July 6, recently sat down for an interview with NBA 2K. […]

Anthony Davis is gearing up for the coming season with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James has been spending this summer welcoming Davis to the Lakers, even inviting him to Taco Tuesday. The Lakers big man was present during 2K Day, an event meant to celebrate the launch of NBA 2K20. He took over the […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis is already known as one of the greatest big men in today’s NBA, but it sounds like he’s been working on his three-point shooting in the offseason. As part of a recent interview with NBA 2K, Davis was asked what skills he improved most this summer. The former No. […]

Vlade Divac was an important figure for the Los Angeles Lakers during the ’90s. He was a European big who held his own against the best centers the United States had to offer. However, his stint with the Lakers was anything but smooth. Coming from what was then Yugoslavia, he had to make big adjustments […]

Vlade Divac is the toast of the basketball world after joining the Hall Of Fame this week. The Serbian big man was an important figure not only for the Lakers and the Kings but also the entire basketball world. However, his NBA journey wasn’t one that was covered in roses. Once a valued big man […]

Quinn Cook is one of the brilliant under-the-radar additions the Los Angeles Lakers have made in the offseason. The three-year NBA guard is going to be a quality bench option that brings championship experience to a team gunning for an NBA championship. Quinn is also excited to play for the Lakers. While the appeal of […]

The Lakers have become one of the best teams in the league after a trade for Anthony Davis. When one of the team’s former players voiced out on Twitter, veteran journeyman and new Laker Jared Dudley gave his two cents on the issue. The entire thing started when Josh Hart aired out his grievances to […]

Everyone knows that LeBron James is a once-in-a-lifetime basketball talent. He is still part of the reason why the Los Angeles Lakers are championship contenders. And he’s doing all of this in his seventeenth season in the NBA. His superb athleticism and basketball IQ make him one of the greatest players to ever set foot […]

Nike has named its newest campus building after Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. The LeBron James Building will be home to Nike’s Beaverton-based Advanced Innovation team. Inside the building is a state-of-the-art Sport Research Lab. The team will dabble into fields such as sports science which is aimed to help the athlete reach their […]

Shaquille O’Neal has been trolling Dwight Howard ever since the latter agreed to sign a one-year, non-guaranteed deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Howard’s name was dragged by Shaq in his recent “feud” with Kobe Bryant, but when Dwight was asked to respond to the issue, he had nothing but great things to […]

Dwight Howard’s return to the Los Angeles Lakers surprised a lot of people, especially after everything that happened during the 2012-13 season. The Lakers had what many thought was championship-contending team, but a lot of factors caused them to underachieve. Steve Nash, one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, was a part of […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart clarified himself on Twitter after he took a jab at his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, on a recent podcast. Hart was included in the trade package the Lakers sent to the Pelicans in exchange for Anthony Davis. The third-year veteran wanted to make clear he’s thankful for […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is pushing for a proposed legislation in California that would allow college athletes to earn compensation for their name, image, or likeness. The Fair Pay to Play Act was introduced by California State Senate Majority Whip Nancy Skinner. The California State Senate has already passed the proposed legislation by […]

JR Smith is still without an NBA deal, but that isn’t stopping him from participating in offseason workouts with some of his closest friends, including LeBron James and Chris Paul. Swish posted an Instagram video on Wednesday. In the clip, the trio can be seen listening to Travis Scott and Drake’s “Sicko Mode” as they […]

LeBron James have endeared himself to plenty of Los Angeles Lakers fans when he shared his Taco Tuesday stories with his family and teammates. However, the smiles immediately flipped upside down when King James turned a meme into a business opportunity. He filed a patent for the “Taco Tuesday” phrase and is seemingly intent on […]

While doing some workouts on Wednesday at the Los Angeles Lakers’ facility, Dwight Howard was seen wearing a pair of none other than Kobe Bryant’s shoes. Dwight’s wearing Kobe’s. Nice touch https://t.co/2dMDybTigR — Chris Miller 🎥🎙🏀 (@CMillsPXP) September 5, 2019 As we all know, Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant didn’t have the best relationship during […]

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Josh Hart says the Los Angeles Lakers organization was depressing. Hart was on his podcast with Lonzo Ball and suggested that the environment with the Lakers was depressing last season: Josh Hart sending shots at the Lakers Organization. 👀 pic.twitter.com/35ZwxI0qCR — Chris Montano (@gswchris) September 4, 2019 The Lakers traded […]

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his company Uninterrupted launched the Glass Helmet project, which is designed to empower and encourage young football players. As James noted when he unveiled the new helmet, it’s purpose is pretty symbolic. Contrary to today’s football’s helmet that covers the athlete’s face, the glass head gear […]

Dwight Howard has a message for Los Angeles Lakers fans: He’s “looking forward to giving 110%” next season and helping the Purple and Gold win a championship. The Lakers signed Howard to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal after DeMarcus Cousins tore his left ACL during a pick-up game in Las Vegas. Howard will back up JaVale […]

Lonzo Ball says his pre-draft workout with the Los Angeles Lakers was his worst ever because he was sick. Ball had to take cough syrup and says it affected his movement on the court. “The workout w/ the Lakers was the worst workout I’ve ever had. It has to be the worst workout for a […]

Dwight Howard says the Los Angeles Lakers want him to dominate the boards and be an effective offensive option on pick-and-roll plays. Howard signed a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with the Lakers, who were in need of a center after losing DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear. .@DwightHoward spends some time with @geeter3 to discuss his […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard wants his actions, not his words, to speak for him in his second stint with the Lakers. Howard is on a non-guaranteed contract with the Lakers and can be cut any time if he becomes a distraction. The former superstar big man vows to let his game do the […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard is excited to play with superstar big man Anthony Davis in Los Angeles. Howard thinks he and Davis will “play well off each other.” Davis has made it known he wants to play the power forward position for the Lakers. Howard will back up JaVale McGee at center. “We […]