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Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso apparently has been bothered by a calf issue in their recent games, according to head coach Frank Vogel. Caruso was forced to leave the Lakers’ game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday for what the team called a right calf tightness. The 25-year-old fan-favorite played in only four minutes […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is a basketball genius. However, there are a lot of other things he can do with his head … literally. In the Lakers’ game against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, LeBron had the time to show off what else he can do with the basketball. After the Suns committed […]

Anthony Davis got the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 off to a great start with what could be the highlight of the game against the visiting Phoenix Suns. The superstar big man slipped the pick he set for guard Danny Green and rolled off to the rim, finishing the emphatic lob over Suns center Aron Baynes […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have followed through on the preseason hype thus far by securing the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, thanks to their healthy balance of players from LeBron James to Jared Dudley. Regardless, it appears there are still those that feel they could fill the latter’s role if given the opportunity. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Lakers legend Kobe Bryant are paying their respects to former NBA commissioner David Stern, who tragically passed away on Wednesday at the age of 77. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6y6_Y3ALRP/ The game changed in so many ways under David Stern’s leadership and vision. He demanded the best of everyone because he gave […]

Darren Collison is considering a February return to the NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers are emerging as his two preferred destinations, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Collison retired from the NBA before the 2019-20 season started. He played for the Indiana Pacers last season: Story filed to ESPN: After […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki says Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant was the best player he ever faced during his NBA career. Nowitzki and Bryant had some epic battles during their Hall of Fame careers. Dirk says Kobe was an unstoppable force for the Lakers: In 1,346 career games for the Lakers, Kobe Bryant […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James celebrated his 35th birthday on Monday with a lavish black tie party (which he still most likely paid for) and head coach Frank Vogel gave him the best birthday present ever. The Lakers bench boss reportedly gave James complete authority to choose what time practice will be held the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers end 2019 with the best record in the Western Conference at 26-7. However, while they appear to be the favorites to emerge from the West and play for an NBA title, head coach Frank Vogel isn’t counting that alone. Vogel cited that Sunday’s 108-95 win over the Dallas Mavericks is a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is happy how the Lakers ended December. After losing four games in a row, the Lakers have won two straight games and are entering 2020 on the right note: * @KingJames: “I think we’ve played some really good basketball. I knew December was going to be tough […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green appreciates Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James for a lot of reasons. Green says James being at the forefront of the player empowerment era is great. The Warriors All-Star claims James signing with the Miami Heat in the summer of 2010 is “one of the most […]

Other than Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade, not many people know Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James better than Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul. Paul, who is one of James’ best friends, says “people don’t realize how selfless” the Lakers star really is: “I think probably one of the biggest things about Bron, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James celebrated his 35th birthday on Monday with a black tie affair. As you might expect, the three-time champion had quite a party. According to a report from TMZ, LeBron started his night of celebration with friends and family members at the Sunset Tower Hotel, which is on the famed […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been remarkably efficient this season, racing their way to 30 wins before the flip of the calendar year, with 21 of those coming against sub. 500 teams, a mark that also leads the NBA. The Bucks are a tidy 21-0 against teams currently sporting sub-.500 records. Pretty dang efficient — Marc […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have returned to elite status in the NBA this season with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the way for the storied franchise. After six years without a playoff appearance, the Lakers fan base is anxious for another title. Former Laker and current Spectrum SportsNet analyst, Jordan Farmar, knows what […]

There’s only one LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers are definitely happy they have one of the greatest players to ever lace them up in Purple and Gold. Alex Caruso definitely appreciates his presence, though he did poke a bit of fun to his veteran teammate. Alex Caruso, who is affectionately known as the […]

Now on his 17th NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has showed no signs of slowing down and has continued to defy Father Time. The King, who turned 35 years old on Monday, continues his rise in the league’s all-time statistical categories, recently becoming the only player in NBA history with at least […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley played with the Brooklyn Nets last season and was part of the turnaround in Brooklyn. Living in New York City, Dudley was around New York Knicks fans a lot and could sense how desperate the supporters were for the Knicks to be good again. This past summer was a […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran forward Jared Dudley says superstar LeBron James is his favorite Lakers teammate to hang out with. Dudley says James has the best stories to tell out of all of his Lakers teammates “because he’s seen more of the world, he’s been with more people, he’s won championships,” per Sam Amick of The […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley is the latest member of the Lob City Los Angeles Clippers to essentially rip the team. The Lob City Clippers were always one of the best teams in the NBA during the regular season and looked primed to contend for a championship year after year. The Clippers, however, never […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran forward Jared Dudley says Blake Griffin is the least favorite teammate of his career. Dudley and Griffin were teammates on the Los Angeles Clippers: “Least favorite teammate. Wow. I don’t get along with Blake Griffin now,” Dudley told Sam Amick of The Athletic. “When I was with him I didn’t have […]

Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis are getting along well. The two stars were spotted having a laugh during their workout routine at the team’s practice facility on Monday morning, which also happens to be James’ 35th birthday. LeBron James made sure to document his birthday workout, joking with Davis that his one […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James referenced New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady when talking about dominance in the latter stages of their careers. There are some who argue that The King is slowing down, but his statistics from this season beg to differ. He’s taken great care of his body over the years, following […]

Lakers superstar LeBron James celebrates his 35th birthday on Monday. A lot of athletes start to slow down at this stage of their careers, but The King continues to be a productive force on the court. In fact, The Kid from Akron has racked up more points before the age of 35 than any player […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were in an understandably jovial mood on Sunday, following an impressive victory against the Dallas Mavericks. L.A. held off a resilient Mavs side in the Staples Center, ending the game with a 108-95 final score. Following the contest, Lakers big man Anthony Davis was asked what gift he would be giving […]

The Los Angeles Lakers notched another victory on Sunday, holding off the Dallas Mavericks, 108-95. Following the win, Lakers big man Anthony Davis had nothing but good things to say about his team’s performance, noting that their defense has been a crucial aspect of their early-season success. There had been some slippage of late, but AD […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers managed to one-up Luka Doncic and the young guns of the Dallas Mavericks as they outscored them last night. However, the biggest highlight of the night for some fans was the precious interaction between Doncic and Kobe Bryant. The media asked about his interaction with the Black Mamba, […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a quick scare when star Luka Doncic had to enter the concussion protocol after a hard fall to the court during a first-half drive to the basket during a 108-95 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs phenom was fouled by Dwight Howard on the drive but stayed in the game […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were able to get back on the winning horse after snapping a season-worst four-game skid against the Portland Trail Blazers, riding the momentum to take down Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. The Lakers limited Luka Doncic to 19 points on 5-of-14 shooting, giving him plenty […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James reached another milestone on Sunday night, notching his 9,000th career assist in the team’s 108-95 win against the Dallas Mavericks. LeBron only finished with 13 points in the win, but he found a way to remain effective on the floor, as he constantly dished it out to teammates who […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James notched his 9,000th career assist on Sunday night in the team’s 108-95 win against the Dallas Mavericks. With his most recent accomplishment, LeBron is now the only player in NBA history with at least 30,000 points, 9,000 rebounds, and 9,000 assists: In a league of his own 🤯 pic.twitter.com/XoRANq6GDv […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ birthday is coming up and he will likely get a party worthy of a king. But James, who turns 35 on Tuesday right before New Year’s Eve, is not looking forward to having a big one due to some practical reasons. Shortly after the Lakers walloped the Dallas Mavericks, 108-95, […]

Despite the Dallas Mavericks’ 108-95 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night, second-year Mavs guard Luka Doncic was still all smiles after the game as he had a chance to share a moment with Laker legend Kobe Bryant. Post-game hug between Mavericks’ Luka Doncic & Lakers legend Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/ENTSpVYUqw […]

For the second time this season, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant attended a Laker game with his daughter Gigi. This time, however, it’s a bit different as LeBron James and Luka Doncic made sure that they share a moment with the Black Mamba. Doncic, the second-year phenom who plays for the Dallas Mavericks, greeted […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis and NBA legend Kobe Bryant shared a hug ahead of the Purple and Gold’s showdown with the Dallas Mavericks. AD shows love to Kobe 🤝 (via @Lakers)pic.twitter.com/LA1anxMFPv — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 30, 2019 This is the second time that Bryant watched a Laker game this season. The first one […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ affinity for football continues in the 2019-20 NBA regular season. Superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are usually the ones pretending to throw pigskin during pre-game huddles, but their fellow veterans Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard got into the act as well. Prior to tip-off of the Lakers’ match against the […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks exited their duel against the Los Angeles Lakers after tweaking his hamstring. He sustained the injury in the first quarter after a one-on-none fastbreak slam. As he ran to the other side of the court, Hardaway started to grimace in pain and hold his left leg. He headed […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recorded his 9,000th career assist against the Dallas Mavericks. Moreover, it wasn’t just a simple dime, but rather a highlight pass to fellow All-Star Anthony Davis. LeBron’s 9,000th career assist! 👑#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/X9FfvDr7Ra — NBA TV (@NBATV) December 30, 2019 LeBron currently leads the NBA in assists with 10.8 per […]

The loyal following of the Dallas Mavericks have a lot to celebrate for these days, as the marvelous play of Luka Doncic has given the team new hope for the years to come. Among those thrilled by the Mavs future is millionaire super fan Jimmy Goldstein, who even managed to snag a quick photo-op with […]