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Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James admits that even up to now, he listens to the sound of the rain falling on leaves nightly to remind him of his childhood in Akron, Ohio. Per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post, James shared his little ritual every night at the “Calm” event in Hollywood. According […]

Jimmy Butler and Anthony Davis have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 7. Butler averaged 27.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 8.5 assists as the Miami Heat went 3-1. Davis, meanwhile, averaged 35.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks as the Los Angeles Lakers went 4-0. Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler and […]

LOS ANGELES – It was the Anthony Davis show on Sunday night at the Staples Center as the Los Angeles Lakers played host to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Davis dominated from the tipoff to the final buzzer with the superstar dropping a season-high 50 points. Davis had 27 points before halftime and kept it going in […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are now an NBA-best 21-3 on the season, which is the best start for this team since the 2008-09 campaign when Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol led the franchise to a title over Dwight Howard’s Orlando Magic. The success of this revamped Lakers team can be heavily attributed […]

Anthony Davis had plenty of motivation to put up a season-high 50 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, encouraged by teammate DeMarcus Cousins and enabled by the rest of his Los Angeles Lakers teammates to shine with a blockbuster performance. Davis had 27 points at the half and 42 after three quarters, making […]

The Los Angeles Lakers cruised to their fourth straight win on Sunday, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-125 to improve to 21-3 for the season. Anthony Davis had yet another dominant performance, scoring a season-high 50 points to lead the Lakers. AD only needed 23 games to accomplish such a feat in LA, joining teammate LeBron […]

Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers tried to force Talen Horton-Tucker to commit a last-second turnover in their win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. However, the rookie wasn’t having any of it. The Lakers had the victory sealed with just 25 seconds left in the game. As a showcase of sportsmanship, the Purple […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James was not too pleased as he headed to the bench after committing his third foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves. LeBron can be seen cussing loud as he vent out his frustration. However, a fan wasn’t happy after hearing LeBron’s words. Peep the clip below posted by Max Burford […]

After their successful start in the young 2019-20 season, the Los Angeles Lakers still haven’t earned the respect of several critics. They have defeated several of the strongest teams both in the East and West, yet people continue to say that the Purple and Gold have not matched up with the best of the best […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo remains out of the lineup, as the veteran signal caller continues to battle a strained hamstring. With Rondo still battling the lingering setback, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel recently gave an update regarding the seasoned point guard’s status. Rondo, although seemingly heading in the right direction health wise, […]

Bronny James Jr. is starting to make a name for himself as one of the star players of Sierra Canon High School. There are similarities between his game and that of his father, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. However, there are also people who are saying that Bronny has a better-looking jump shot than […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Bird celebrated his 63rd birthday on Saturday, and there was no shortage of tributes given in honor of the three-time NBA champion. One such icon who also sent praises towards Bird’s direction is none other than Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. The three-time champion shot-caller described how he […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves might not be at full strength against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns are battling injuries ahead of their December 8 clash. According to the Timberwolves’ PR team, their two stars are still nursing injuries. While Wiggins is still unsure to make a start, Towns is healthy […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are sitting on top of the team standings, LeBron James and Anthony Davis are playing like they’re made for one another, and Dwight Howard has not disappointed. Okay, the last one needs more context. In 23 games, Howard holds career lows of 7.0 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Those numbers […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony faced each other for the 34th time in their NBA careers on Friday. James and the Lakers defeated Melo and the Blazers. LeBron is now 20-14 against his best friend in the NBA. After the game, James said it’s “always special” to […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley has been cleared for full contact practice after having the hairline fracture in his right leg re-evaluated on Saturday. Bradley is out on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves and considered day to day after that. Avery Bradley has been cleared for full contact after having the hairline fracture in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped 136 points in a 23-point win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night, their highest total in a regulation game since 1990. The Lakers dropped 136 points at Portland, their most in a regulation game since 1990 in their most in a regulation road game since 1988. #LakeShowhttps://t.co/CkFywgeFHo pic.twitter.com/RzAqVDFuh7 […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma showed some signs of life on Friday, as he helped his squad to another easy win. L.A. cruised to victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, 136-113, and Kuzma was one of the team’s primary contributors on the evening with 15 points on 6-of-13 shooting, three 3-pointers, six rebounds, one […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are sitting pretty atop the Western Conference standings with a 20-3 slate, tied for best record in the league with the Milwaukee Bucks. Head coach Frank Vogel praised Anthony Davis’ effort in their 136-113 blowout victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. He also added how the superstar big man’s chemistry with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are completely dominating the Portland Trail Blazers. LeBron James and Anthony Davis took down Damian Lillard’s Blazers without so much as breaking a sweat. However, the King didn’t mean to take down a courtside vendor in the process of the beatdown they’re giving the Blazers as well. The hilarious incident happened […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo has once again been sidelined after suffering a left hamstring strain against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Rondo, who took the hit in the first quarter, had six points, three rebounds and three assists at the time of the injury before being eventually ruled out for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have scored 77 points over the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half alone. Long-time Lakers fans know that this has been the most points the Purple and Gold have scored in a good while, but not a lot of people knew how big this game has been. Spectrum SportsNet’s Mike […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are enjoying a dominant game over the Portland Trail Blazers thanks to the leadership and heroics of LeBron James. The King continues to amaze everyone with his incredible performances in spite of being in the league for 17 years now. Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts is one of the people […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood went down with a non-contact injury in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers. He had to be helped off the court with his teammates’ assistance. Rodney Hood goes down with a non-contact injury 😬Prayers up for Rondey 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ssemjjISWA — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 7, 2019 According to […]

Avery Bradley is a key role man to the Los Angeles Lakers, but his leg injury has kept him out of the rotation over the past couple of days. While he’s still not a lock to return immediately, he’s on his way to full recovery in time for the coming week. According to ESPN’s Dave […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma spent the first few days of the 2019-20 season on the sidelines, nursing an ankle injury that forced him out of the World Cup. Yet the invaluable spark plug made use of his extra time making deliveries part-time for Panera Bread as a way to make some extra cash. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have no choice but to hold on to Kyle Kuzma. Last season, Kuzma, along with Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram was almost traded to the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis during the 2019 trade deadline. However, the deal fell through at the last minute and Kuzma kept his spot in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is one of the best big men in the NBA today. The 26-year old has already accomplished a lot in his seven seasons in the league, being named and All-Star six times and being part of the NBA All-Defensive Team thrice. Still, it’s quite baffling that a star of […]

Ever wondered what Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James respects most about his pal Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony? His “resiliency.” “His resiliency. Just resilient,” James told The Athletic. “He don’t let nothing stop him, he don’t care what nobody say, he do him, then he believes in his journey. And he ain’t gonna […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony says Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James “will do a lot” once his Hall of Fame career is over. Anthony says he can’t get into details about what LeBron is going to do, only saying that the Lakers star is a “very strategic person.” James adds that he, Anthony, […]

Ben Simmons of the Sixers and LeBron James of the Lakers are both represented by Klutch Sports agent Rich Paul. They both have tremendous size for players that handle the ball so much, and they are two of the more unique players in the NBA because of their skill sets and athleticism. Washington Wizards head […]

In an interview with The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony talked about the first time they met each other. The Lakers and Blazers face off on Friday in Portland. It will be the 34th time LeBron and Melo face off against each other. Of the 33 […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony won the Western Conference Player of the Week Award on Monday. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t be happier. On Friday night, LeBron and Melo will be back on an NBA court for the 34th time when the Lakers and Blazers face each other. James says he’s “fu**ing […]

Dwight Howard is really enjoying his second stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only are the Lakers winning, but Howard is playing very well off the bench and hasn’t been a distraction on or off the court. The future Hall of Famer is even making 3-pointers now — well okay, actually just one, but […]

Led by the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers are off to a great start to this season. Los Angeles has racked up an impressive 19-3 record through the early stages of this campaign, and they’ve won 12 of their last 13 games. Things are certainly looking up for the Lake […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope experienced some of his darkest times in the league upon getting the chance to play with LeBron James in 2018-19. The Los Angeles Lakers teammates are also represented by Rich Paul, which formed an even stronger bond between them. KCP had gone from a $23 million balloon deal in 2017-18 to earning almost […]

LeBron James barked back after a video clip of him rooting on his Los Angeles Lakers while shoeless in the fourth quarter went viral, as Utah Jazz broadcasters fumed about it. “Look at LeBron, he’s on the court,” said play-by-play commentator Craig Bolerjack on the call. “With no shoes, my god,” added color commentator Matt […]

LeBron James had time to give a pair of his Nike LeBron 17s away to a couple of young Utah Jazz fans clamoring for them, swiftly signing them and giving them to the kids who made the trip down to courtside to ask for them. LeBron gave his game shoes to a couple of young […]

LeBron James got away with a blatant traveling violation during Wednesday night’s rout over the Utah Jazz, one the referees were too distracted to see, even though both sideline officials were looking right at the Los Angeles Lakers forward, incredulously. James admitted it’s perhaps one of the worst ones of his career, taking three-and-a-half steps […]