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LOS ANGELES – After months of anticipation, the Battle for Los Angeles took centerstage on Tuesday night when the L.A. Clippers and Lakers faced off. Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis did not disappoint, much to the delight of an electric Staples Center crowd. The Clippers dusted off the cobwebs after a rough start […]

Kawhi Leonard is officially on the board for the Los Angeles Clippers. The reigning NBA Finals MVP took a while to get it going in his first official game in a Clipper uniform, getting his first bucket with just a minute left in the first quarter of their opening night match-up against the Los Angeles […]

The Brow era in Los Angeles has officially began. After fielding lumbering bigs in the past few seasons, the Los Angeles Lakers finally got their coveted big man in Anthony Davis. The 26-year-old six-time All-Star showed a glimpse of his full repertoire in his first official game as a Laker, converting on a difficult short […]

It looks like people in LA still have mixed feelings to Kawhi Leonard choosing the Los Angeles Clippers over the Los Angeles Lakers. The 2019-20 NBA regular season tipped off featuring the premier match-up between the cross-town rivals. Prior to tip-off, Leonard addressed the fans in attendance and thanked them for their support. “Welcome Clipper […]

For LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant was an inspiration to him growing him and even shared his favorite memory of the five-time champion. In an interview with ESPN Los Angeles, James admitted to watching and looking up at Bryant when he was in high school. During that time, James was slowly becoming […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will notably open the 2019-20 regular season on Tuesday evening while taking on All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard and the crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers. However, the Lakers will be without the services of veteran NBA point guard Rajon Rondo, who has been dealing with a sore left calf. Rajon Rondo is […]

Longtime NBA shooting guard JR Smith did not play for very long atop the highest level last season after parting ways with the Cleveland Cavaliers after a mere 11 regular season appearances and four starts in 2018-19. Now looking for his next NBA home, there are several teams that could use Smith’s services as both […]

Joining the NBA on TNT crew prior to opening night, now-retired Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade predicted a Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers meeting at the 2020 NBA Finals. The guys give their NBA Finals predictions 💯 pic.twitter.com/qnYACtGjh6 — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) October 23, 2019 The Lakers figure to be one of the […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers set to battle it out in their season opener, LeBron James was unsurprisingly asked about Kawhi Leonard and his offseason decision to choose the Clips over the Purple and Gold franchise. However, “King James” wound up giving quite the hilarious answer. Reporter: What do you think […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal is picking LeBron James and Anthony Davis as the NBA’s top duo. O’Neal is taking LeBron and AD over Kawhi Leonard and Paul George and James Harden and Russell Westbrook. .@SHAQ gives his top duo in the league 👀 pic.twitter.com/4srCGjANlr — NBA on TNT […]

LOS ANGELES – On Tuesday night, Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers begin their journey towards their first ever NBA Championship against the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans from both teams will show up rocking their respective L.A. team’s gear and will be on their feet for most of the night, regardless of who they’re cheering […]

Chris Bosh is picking Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis to win the MVP award this season. Davis is entering his first season with the Lakers. Bosh, who played four years with LeBron James on the Miami Heat, believes Davis is going to wreck havoc on both ends of the floor for the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers begin their 60th season on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Star LeBron James narrated a chilling hype video which also paid tribute to rapper Nipsey Hussle. https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1186718898143391744 With LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the charge, the Lakers have a legitimate chance to win it all season. […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers hired Jason Kidd to be one of head coach Frank Vogel’s assistants, many people began to speculate that Kidd would eventually take Vogel’s job if the team got off to a slow start this season. Because Lakers superstar LeBron James has a previous relationship with Kidd, there was this narrative […]

For a fleeting moment during the offseason, it looked like Kawhi Leonard could have been headed to the Los Angeles Lakers. Of course, in the midnight hour of Leonard trying to make his decision, the Los Angeles Clippers swung a trade to acquire Paul George, which was enough to convince Leonard to join the Clippers […]

Like most of the NBA-loving world, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis is excited for Tuesday night’s regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Lakers acquired Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. The former No. 1 overall pick likened this highly anticipated matchup to Christmas or the first day of school: “It’s […]

When Kawhi Leonard asked the San Antonio Spurs for a trade in 2018, everyone knew he wanted to play in Los Angeles. When the Spurs ultimately dealt him to the Toronto Raptors, everyone knew he wanted to play in Los Angeles. When he hit free agency earlier this summer, everyone knew he wanted to play […]

There has never been a real rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers. The two teams have never been title contenders at the same time, and the Clippers were never really good enough to ever be seen as a threat to a Lakers fanbase that has seen their team win 16 […]

Much has been made about the type of role JaVale McGee will be playing for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Many believe that he will be a key cog in L.A.’s defensive schemes this season, and as it appears, teammate Avery Bradley could not agree more. According to the veteran point guard who joined […]

NBA champion JR Smith has been out of the league since July, when the Cavs decided to waive him. The 34-year-old marksman has drawn some interest, but it’s the Lakers who are now intrigued. Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes recently joined Brandon Robinson on the Scoop B. Radio Podcast. Amid their discussion, Haynes reported the Lakers […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers swung a blockbuster trade to acquire Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans back in June, it was widely assumed that Davis was a shoo-in to re-sign with the Lakers in free agency next summer. However, when Davis began talking about how much he would like to play for the […]

With just two games slated for NBA Opening Night 2019, there is no doubt that the main event of the evening is the matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. This highly anticipated contest will feature two new-look sides in what should be a great opening salvo with regards to the debate […]

There will be no shortage of superstars on Tuesday night’s opening matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers. The main event of the evening will give us a first look at the new dynamic duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis for the Lakers. At the other end of the floor, […]

Opening night is finally upon us, and to kick things off, we shall be treated to a matchup between two teams whose rivalry dates back to several decades. The Los Angeles Clippers will be hosting the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, and this contest will showcase two early-season favorites to go all the way […]

LeBron James is primed to enjoy a full NBA season next to a top-five talent in Anthony Davis, and while the two represent an overwhelming load at the offensive end, he knows the secret of this new partnership as part of the Los Angeles Lakers rests in how they play defense. Much has been said […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James is looking forward to the start of the 2019-20 NBA regular season. After missing out on the playoffs last year, “The King” returns in his second year as member of the Los Angeles Lakers with a re-tooled squad that appears to be one of the clear-cut contenders to win […]

Kawhi Leonard caught a lot of people by surprise when he chose the Los Angeles Clippers over Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. However, NBA legend Kobe Bryant is not one of them. Bryant shared his thoughts on what he thinks were the factors that led Leonard to choose the Clippers. According to Kobe, Leonard […]

LOS ANGELES – The NBA preseason is officially in the books for the Los Angeles Lakers with the season-opening showdown with the L.A. Clippers set to take place on Tuesday at the Staples Center. Although everyone on the squad is looking forward to getting the season underway, one Lakers newcomer has something to prove heading […]

The 2019-20 NBA season is right around the corner with teams and players around the league gearing up for another 82-game grind. Along with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis preparing for the rigors of the season with the Los Angeles Lakers, some players are fighting to make an impression and prove their worth to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis will have no minutes restrictions to start the season. The Lakers open the 2019-20 season on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Media was allowed a quick chat with Anthony Davis today. He seems excited for his first game as a Laker. Elsewhere, Frank Vogel said […]

LOS ANGELES – With just one day remaining until opening night, Doc Rivers, Kawhi Leonard, and the LA Clippers are making their final preparations for the Los Angeles Lakers. Leonard is ‘good to go’ without any minutes limit or restrictions, according to Rivers. However, the team will still be without Paul George and likely Rodney […]

The NBA’s Battle for Los Angeles was one-sided for many years, with the Lakers being the more dominant team. Even in recent years when the Clippers were the better team and the Lakers were a bottom-dweller, Los Angeles remained a Lakers town. This season, however, the Clippers will be looking to swing the narrative a […]

Anthony Davis received his first lesson in work ethic from one of the greatest to ever don a Los Angeles Lakers jersey. The now-primed new big man in town was part of a 2012 Team USA team in which Kobe Bryant took him under his wing, teaching him not only about basketball, but about the […]

The city of Los Angeles has two strong basketball teams in the Clippers and the Lakers. The city will be busy all season long as both teams will be drawing in crowds of fans eager to see all of the team’s stars play. However, everyone knows that the city is still a Lakers town. The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will officially begin their 2019-20 season against the Los Angeles Clippers, but Danny Green doesn’t want fans to expect too much in the first game. The veteran guard admitted that the team is nowhere near the level they want to be at. He also warned viewers that the first few regular […]

The preseason is over, and now it’s time to play the games that actually matter. For the Los Angeles Lakers, this is what they’ve been waiting for all year long, an opportunity to prove that they’re back in their winning ways. They will be led by four-time MVP LeBron James and All-NBA forward Anthony Davis. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been teaming up with superstars over the past decade. From Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh with the Miami Heat to this point, where he now has Anthony Davis with him in the Purple and Gold. He was recently asked about the difference between those situations. His answer? It […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will officially be without forward Kyle Kuzma when the once heralded Western Conference franchise opens up its 2019-20 regular season on Tuesday evening. With Kuzma already ruled out for the crosstown affair between the Lakers and rival Los Angeles Clippers, it appears as though the up-and-coming swingman is more than eager […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma suffered an ankle injury while playing for Team USA during the 2019 FIBA World Cup. He has been sidelined for the last two months as a result, but he ‘optimistic’ about the recovery process. “I haven’t really been doing too much, really, for the last two months, so just […]