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Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers knows Los Angeles is always going to be a Lakers town, and he’s fine with that. For the first time ever, both the Clippers and Lakers are title contenders at the same time. The Clippers have Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, while the Lakers have LeBron James and […]

Dwight Howard recently sat down with Stadium for a one-on-one interview with Shams Charania. Amid their wide-ranging discussion, the former No. 1 overall pick commented on what he believes derailed his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. “Well, I just think there were two big problems,” Howard said during his sit down interview with […]

The shift in power in the NBA has been a hot topic of late, with some players now in the driver’s seat in terms of demanding where they want to play. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar chimed in on the discussion, saying that in his mind, he sees nothing wrong with it:  “It’s a […]

Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has always given a frank opinion on the state of the game, as well as plenty of fun memories as a trailblazer in the sport. Abdul-Jabbar, who retired from the NBA in 1989 after playing 20 NBA seasons, still holds the all-time scoring record, one that could be threatened with […]

Many are anticipating a heated rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers this coming 2019-20 season. For Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, he believes that the rivalry has hit an all-time high, which can only be a good thing in terms of the level of competition not only between these two teams, but […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recently sat down with Mark Medina of USA Today for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, the six-time champion revealed his expectations for LeBron James in the coming season. USA Today: What do you expect of LeBron this season? Abdul-Jabbar: I think LeBron will have a good season. The […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Quinn Cook made his name in the NBA by serving as a reliable member of the Golden State Warriors second unit, where he would play his part in the Dubs’ 2018 championship run. However, perhaps not too many folks know just how funny the 26-year-old is outside the basketball court. […]

There’s no love lost between new Los Angeles Lakers recruit Dwight Howard and Golden State Warriors All-Star forward Draymond Green. In a recent interview with NBA Insider Shams Charania of The Athletic, Howard did not hold back when he opened up about how he used to feel about Green. However, Dwight has now developed an […]

For the first time in his life, Lonzo Ball won’t be playing for a Californian basketball team. After being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the New Orleans Pelicans over the summer, Ball will now be representing a different state. One would imagine the difficult adjustments that he’s had to make. However, Ball admitted […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have finally catapulted themselves back into NBA relevancy, as they swung a blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis back in June and added numerous veteran players to their roster throughout the offseason. Of course, the Lakers were upstaged by the Clippers, who added both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, but even with […]

For the second consecutive year, the Los Angeles Lakers will celebrate the LGBTQ community with Pride Night. According to the Lakers’ press release (via Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints), the celebration will be held on October 16th when the Golden State Warriors are in town at the Staples Center. Friends and prominent members of the LGBTQ […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has been in the NBA headlines recently, and even the youngster appears surprised by it. Kuzma has been nursing a stress injury in his left ankle, and it has been reported that he could possibly miss the start of training camp as his recovery turned out slower than expected. […]

In August, former NBA guard Raja Bell — who played with Shaquille O’Neal on the Phoenix Suns — said Shaq used to use secret signals on the Los Angeles Lakers so his teammates wouldn’t pass the ball to Kobe Bryant. Kristine Leahy of FS1 Sports did a one-on-one interview with O’Neal recently and asked the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers expect Kyle Kuzma to miss the start of training camp as he continues to recover from a stress injury in his lower left leg, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Kuzma’s rehab is said to be progressing well, but it appears the Lakers are going to be cautious […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is unquestionably one of the most iconic players in the NBA today. As a matter of fact, he will definitely go down in history as one of the most influential personalities in the history of sports. This is why it is not surprising to find out that LeBron’s high […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have gathered some concern about Kyle Kuzma’s injured left ankle, which rendered him unable to take the floor with Team USA earlier this summer, making him the last cut before the team traveled to China for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Kuzma’s injury was listed as “left ankle soreness” initially, but […]

With football season in full swing, even the biggest of NBA superstars are tuning in to what should be another amazing NFL campaign. On Monday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was taking in the action of Monday Night Football, as he witnessed the Chicago Bears’ dominating display against a hapless Washington Redskins side. One […]

The NBA is looking to enforce stricter policies regarding tampering after an offseason of major shake-up. Brian Lewis of the New York Post talked to Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie about his thoughts on the revamped rules, suggesting that it might have had something to do with the NBA’s under-the-radar teams edging out their bigger brother […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is no doubt one of the best players to ever grace the basketball court. However, “Shaq” may not be as talented as letting things go, as the longtime Los Angeles Lakers big man is still holding a serious grudge against former CNN journalist Fred Hickman. Hickman infamously caused O’Neal to miss […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been a busy man. Between family life and preparing for the coming season, the King hasn’t had much time for himself. In fact, he went 18 days without a haircut. So, as you might expect, he was thrilled to get a fresh fade from his barber, Slick Nick. […]

Despite a likely season-ending torn ACL injury, the Los Angeles Lakers are willing to integrate DeMarcus Cousins into the team’s new culture, expecting him to be around the roster during a LeBron James-led minicamp in Las Vegas this week, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Cousins won’t be able to take part in any […]

Lonzo Ball’s relationship with his father, LaVar Ball, has come a long way since the day he was drafted No. 2 overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. Following two years of underwhelming results after some sky-high expectations, the oldest of the Ball brothers finds himself no longer in La La Land after being traded along […]

Training camp may be around the corner, but Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James isn’t forgetting his role as a father. LeBron’s oldest son, Bronny James, has officially played his first game for Sierra Canyon, and during the course of it, he was constantly getting advice from his father. LeBron giving Bronny advice at his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had plenty of frontcourt drama since the beginning of the summer. They signed DeMarcus Cousins to be the man in the middle, only for Cousins to suffer a torn ACL. Most indications pointed to the Lakers pivoting to Joakim Noah as a potential replacement, but they instead elected to bring […]

The Battle for Los Angeles will be one of the most fascinating storylines in the NBA this season. With Anthony Davis, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard all making their way to Hollywood, both teams have championship aspirations. But while LeBron and the Lakers may be reenergized by the arrival of Davis, most executives around the […]

LeBron James is an avid fan of Batman. On the masked crusader’s 80th anniversary, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar did not hold back in showing some love to the hero of Gotham City and proclaiming him the G.O.A.T. on Batman Day. 🐐 Man 🐐 Man yeah that’s him!!!!! 🦇 https://t.co/JQB8ROsa4i — LeBron James (@KingJames) September […]

The L.A. Clippers sent shockwaves to the entire NBA when it landed reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and traded for Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst told a story that he heard when that fateful day happened on Adrian Wojnarowski’s The Woj Pod. According to Windy, Clippers guard Patrick Beverley allegedly […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma quoted a famous line from the movie “Friday” while reacting to the news that Antonio Brown got released by the New England Patriots. Brown got cut by the Patriots on Friday. When the Pro Bowl wide receiver tweeted about getting fired on a Friday, Kuzma used that opportunity […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says he “couldn’t be happier” with the chemistry he and his assistant coaches have built this offseason. The Lakers hired Jason Kidd, Lionel Hollins and Phil Handy as assistant coaches to Vogel’s staff. Kidd, Hollins and Handy are the big names under Vogel. “I couldn’t be happier with […]

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis has missed 108 games due to injuries or illness in his first seven seasons in the NBA. Injuries are something athletes can’t control. Whether it’s spraining your ankle on a routine drive to the basket or accidentally bumping knees with another player, basketball players are prone to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis says he’s “100 percent healthy” and confident his body will be able to hold up during the regular season. Davis is prone to injuries. The six-time All-Star has never played more than 75 games in a season. If he’s healthy, though, Davis wants to play without a […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso feels he fits more in a market like San Antonio or Charlotte rather than Los Angeles. Caruso says he’s not Hollywood and prefers to be low-key and out of the spotlight. “I’m not Hollywood,” Caruso told Leo Sepkowitz of Bleacher Report. “I think I fit a market like San […]

Frank Vogel is the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The team he’s inheriting is far from the roster that played the 2018-19 season, but he’s more than ready to take on the challenge. The amount of roster changes the Lakers go through is one of the issues discussed in the in-depth interview […]

Alex Caruso is one of the most beloved players on the Los Angeles Lakers roster. His energetic plays, combined with his dunks and 3-point shooting, has made him a must-see fixture for the fans that flock Staples Center on the regular. The growth of his status as a local icon has been notable that some […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are considered heavy favorites coming into the season. If you ask head coach Frank Vogel what he looks forward to the most in the coming season, it’d be the connection between Rajon Rondo and LeBron James. He went through an in-depth interview with Mike Trudell to help Laker fans become more […]

The Los Angeles Lakers must be happy to know that both Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have donned the Purple and Gold jersey. However, the debate rages on: who is the better player between the two? In an appearance on ESPN’s The Jump, however, Former NBA forward Richard Jefferson tried to end the debate by […]

Anthony Davis came to the Los Angeles Lakers to win ball games, that much is clear. The six-time All-Star power forward kicked off the offseason with a blockbuster trade between the New Orleans Pelicans and Lakers, teaming up with three-time NBA champion LeBron James in his quest to win a championship. Now with the Lakers, […]

Frank Vogel may have two of the best players in the NBA, but the Los Angeles Lakers head coach admits it will take more than just two superstars to catapult the team to title contention. In an interview with Mike Trudell of Lakers.com, Vogel opened up about the Lakers’ need to improve on the defensive […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel thinks small forward Kyle Kuzma is “going to be an ass kicker for us this year.” Kuzma was the only youngster on the Lakers who survived the Anthony Davis trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, as Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart were all sent to New Orleans. Los […]