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For another year, LeBron James has opted to do his NBA All-Star press conference separately from others, and of course, that has led some people to believe that big news is coming. Just to get it out of the way early, James was asked what his plans for retirement will be, and he gave the […]

Anthony Edwards has been one of the most exciting players in the league for the past few years, and he is a part of the new generation that will take over the game. It won’t be long until players like him will take the throne, as LeBron James’ time in the league could be coming […]

Luka Doncic stands out as one of the most dynamic scorers in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic’s ability to get buckets in many ways allows him to dominate opponents on a game-by-game basis. It’s the main reason why he is well past 10,000 career points at age 26, showing he is on […]

Former NBA player Ron Harper participated in the NBA Shooting Stars Competition during NBA All-Star Weekend with his two sons, Ron Harper Jr. and Dylan Harper. After the contest was completed, Harper Sr. was talking with media members along side his sons. During that time, he hit LeBron James with a wild stray. Harper, who […]

LOS ANGELES – When the smoke cleared and the dust settled, Los Angeles Lakers’ big man Jaxson Hayes failed to advance to the final round of the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend. After a combined score of 91.8 in the first round, Hayes was edged out by Miami Heat wing Keshad Johnson and […]

LOS ANGELES – For the first time since 2019-20, the Los Angeles Lakers have a participant for the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in big man Jaxson Hayes. It was Dwight Howard in his lone season with the Lakers who took part in the contest last. Howard did not advance to the final […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama made clear Saturday that he will not become emotional when Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James eventually retires. Speaking during NBA All-Star Media Day at Intuit Dome, Wembanyama was asked whether he would shed a tear when James steps away from the game. “No.” laughing He then added: “I’m […]

As NBA All-Star festivities continue at Intuit Dome, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama acknowledged the influence Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has had on his understanding of what it means to be the face of the league. Wembanyama spoke during the NBA’s All-Star Media Day on Saturday, reflecting on James’ two-decade run at […]

LOS ANGELES – Luka Doncic missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ last four games before NBA All-Star Weekend due to a hamstring injury. Doncic initially suffered the injury during the first half of the Lakers’ win against the Philadelphia 76ers back on Feb. 5, and was ultimately ruled out for the second half. Prior to the […]

As NBA All-Star festivities continue at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Luka Doncic expressed confidence that the Los Angeles Lakers have the potential to win a championship this season. Speaking with Chris Haynes during an NBA TV broadcast on Saturday, Doncic made clear that the team’s objective remains unchanged despite injury setbacks and inconsistent availability […]

Chris Bosh believes the Miami Heat still had championship potential after LeBron James departed in 2014 and said he was motivated to win a title without his former teammate. Speaking on the latest episode of the All the Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the Hall of Famer reflected on the immediate aftermath […]

Chris Bosh said Goran Dragic’s injury during the 2020 NBA Finals significantly impacted the Miami Heat’s series against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking on the latest episode of the All the Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the Hall of Famer reflected on Dragic’s plantar fascia tear suffered in Game […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards apparently doesn’t care much about Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic. During his AntLand event hosted by Adidas at the NBA All-Star Weekend, Edwards made a comment about Doncic while signing autographs for young fans. One young fan repping a Luka Doncic jersey asked Anthony Edwards to sign it. However, […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran LeBron James will not be present for this year’s Media Day ahead of his 22nd All-Star game. Before what could be James’ last All-Star game appearance, LeBron’s media availability will be before Sunday’s event. James has done this before, as NBA insider Marc Stein noted. “The NBA announces that the Lakers’ […]

Ahead of Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s sixth All-Star Game appearance, he talked about the longevity of his career, one month removed from teammate LeBron James’ 41st birthday. For Doncic, he can’t see himself in James’ shoes amidst the 26-year-old’s eighth NBA season. Doncic sees a long career in front of him, but isn’t […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has the daunting assignment of defending two of the top leading scorers in the Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star Luka Doncic, and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.  Whenever the Spurs face either the Lakers or the Thunder, it’s his responsibility to stay in front of the NBA’s leading […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the NBA All-Star break in a surprisingly precarious situation. They are fifth in the Western Conference at 33-21 following Thursday’s defeat of the Dallas Mavericks. But injuries have wreaked havoc over the first half, with Luka Doncic being the latest to go down. Doncic suffered a hamstring injury last week, […]

With Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recording a triple-double in the 124-104 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, it has the basketball world wondering if the team can make a run in the postseason. As the triple-double for the Lakers’ star James felt familiar for his career, NBA analyst Brian Windhorst would pour […]

Chris Bosh said he “took offense” to LeBron James’ departure from the Miami Heat in 2014, revealing that he learned of the decision through a text message shortly before the news became public. Speaking on the latest episode of All the Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the Hall of Famer reflected on the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are walking into the All-Star break with a win after defeating the Dallas Mavericks, and it was LeBron James who led the team. James finished the game with a triple-double of 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists, and he became the oldest player in NBA history to record that stat […]

The end of the road may be close for Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, but the veteran has not lost his appreciation for the game he loves. After the Lakers’ 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, James took a moment to reflect on what the night represented for him. “I’m a […]

LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double during Thursday’s 124-104 home win over the Dallas Mavericks. He got to share the special moment with his son, but it was not all warm and fuzzy. Bronny James kept the mood light and landed a jab on his father. “Old a** […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks, 124-104 on Thursday night, going into the All-Star break on a high note. But following the Lakers’ win, the number one storyline on everyone’s mind was yet another career milestone for LeBron James in becoming the oldest player in NBA history to get […]

LeBron James accomplished an incredible feat in NBA history that saw him pass Karl Malone in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. James continues to defy expectations as one of the best veteran stars in the league at age 41. He has cemented a legacy as one of the […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have been without Luka Doncic since the second half of their win against the Philadelphia 76ers last Thursday after he exited the game due to a hamstring injury. Following the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick was optimistic Doncic’s injury wasn’t too serious, and prior to the team’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves credits former NBA veteran Rajon Rondo for helping shape his professional foundation during his rookie season, describing a demanding mentorship that transformed his preparation and approach to the game. In a recent interview with SLAM Magazine, Reaves reflected on his early days with the Los Angeles Lakers during the […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas publicly apologized to Luke Kennard after initially criticizing the Los Angeles Lakers for acquiring him at the trade deadline. Arenas had previously reacted harshly to the move, questioning the direction of the Lakers’ roster and expressing frustration over the type of player the franchise added. Following the trade, he criticized […]

After last week’s deadline passed, the Los Angeles Lakers’ future with LeBron James remains uncertain, as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst hinted at the future Hall of Fame forward’s next destination. Windhorst has a couple of teams in mind, as all signs point toward this season being James’ last with the Lakers. With the Lakers not extending James’ […]

The All-Star Game has received a lot of criticism over the past few years because the lack of effort. The league has changed the format once again in USA vs. World playing style, and the hope is that can change things. Kevin Durant has already been broken up in his team since there are two […]

LOS ANGELES – With five players sitting out for the Los Angeles Lakers during their 136-108 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, it provided the Lakers’ young guys and two-way contract players with an opportunity to play. Since signing with the Lakers back in November, Drew Timme has already helped the team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, right before the start of the NBA All-Star Break. However, it appears L.A. will be without star guard Luka Doncic, as he continues to deal with an injury. Reports indicate that Doncic, who turns 27 in late February, will not play […]

Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers just got embarrassed by the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, as Victor Wembanyama and company visited the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and escaped unscathed. The Spurs crushed Los Angeles in convincing fashion, coming away with a 136-108 victory. Despite such an ugly loss, which was also the […]

Victor Wembanyama put up one of the greatest quarters and halves a San Antonio Spurs player has ever enjoyed. In finishing with 40 points in a 136-108 blowout at the Los Angeles Lakers, he scored 25 in the opening period and 37 before the intermission. “These kind of games, you’ve got to have greed,” Wemby […]

You never know what is true and what’s not until it happens in the NBA. Around the time of the trade deadline, rumors and intel are constantly flowing from one NBA team to the next, and each side is always attempting to gain leverage over the other in trade discussions. While a handful of deals […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are navigating a delicate period as they await the return of superstar guard Luka Doncic from a left hamstring injury. Head coach JJ Redick recently provided a promising update, describing the MVP candidate’s status as progressing and noting that he is currently day-to-day. This news comes as a major relief for […]

LOS ANGELES – When it was announced the LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart were all ruled out for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the San Antonio Spurs, it was clear that it was going to be an uphill climb for the Lakers. Sure enough, the Spurs walloped the Lakers, 136-108, […]

Call San Antonio Spurs star big man Victor Wembanyama the chef, because he’s been cooking the Los Angeles Lakers all game long Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. And there may not be a player he roasted more on the court than LA forward Jake LaRavia. Wemby has barely been touched by LA’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers essentially gave away their Tuesday night contest against the San Antonio Spurs, as basically their starting five of Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton, and Marcus Smart were all absent on the second night of a back-to-back set. And predictably so, the Lakers have fallen way behind the Spurs […]

If you thought Victor Wembanyama was just a generational prospect, think again. The San Antonio Spurs superstar turned Crypto.com Arena into his own personal playground on Tuesday night, putting up a first-half performance against the Los Angeles Lakers that had historians reaching for the record books. Wemby in the 1st half of Lakers-Spurs: 37 points8 […]