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Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso got his big break during the 2018-19 season, breaking into the rotation, now boasting a chance to get some playing time in a bolstered roster headlined by LeBron James and newcomer Anthony Davis. “I’ve been assured an opportunity to get minutes, and I think I complement this team very […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had a cryptic post on Twitter, which appears to be a response to the statements of former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin. James said on his post that “enough is enough,” probably after getting tagged on the recent remarks from Griffin. Alright alright. Enough is enough. The throne […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma says LeBron James has been “super motivated this offseason” after hearing his name consistently slandered. After missing the playoffs for the first time since his second year in the league in 2018-19 with the Lakers, James has been getting killed by the media more than usual this summer. […]

A hectic free agency has come and gone, and we’ve now effectively entered the NBA’s offseason. Jeremy Lin feels like the NBA has given up on him. The LA Clippers, fresh off of acquiring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, are reportedly considering a rebrand with their new arena coming in 2024. LeBron James has also […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey says while there are “six really good teams” in the Western Conference, his Rockets are the best team. The Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets and Rockets are all considered contenders for next season. Morey is riding with his guys and believes […]

Blake Griffin is among the NBA players who vehemently disagrees with Steve Kerr’s perception of the Anthony Davis saga and how he chose to go about his trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Detroit Pistons forward was infamously traded by the LA Clippers only six months after they sold him on the thought of […]

At the ripe age of 34, it’s amazing to think that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James still remains one of the best players in the game today. However, if you were to ask current New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin — a man who was a firsthand witness to LeBron’s […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry knew his franchise was in for some trouble once Anthony Davis decided to sign with new agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports ahead of the start of the 2018-19 season. In a way, the writing was on the wall, and Davis’ choice of switching agents only spilled the […]

When Anthony Davis learned that he wouldn’t be able to use the No.23 jersey that LeBron James gifted him, he decided to use No.3 instead. However, there were fans who urged the Los Angeles Lakers star to use No.80 because it sounded like “AD.” Unfortunately, as the new Lakers big man shared to Jimmy Kimmel […]

Kendrick Perkins is wondering whether or not star quarterback Tom Brady would face the same parenting scrutiny if he showed the same behavior as Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James did on his son’s AAU game. I wonder if Tom Brady was to show up at his son football game and was throwing deep routes […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has revealed that he’ll be utilizing a post-oriented offense led by Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins and LeBron James. Speaking with Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated on The Crossover Podcast, Vogel detailed what would be his offensive approach in his first year as Lakers head coach. Just like his […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel clarified that LeBron James will not be the starting point guard in the upcoming season, but he confirmed that the four-time Most Valuable Player will have the ball most of the time. There were reports that James will start as point guard for the retooled Lakers squad. However, […]

As expected, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says superstar big man Anthony Davis is going to be a “major focal point” for the Purple and Gold on both ends of the floor. Davis is not only an elite offensive talent, but he’s a stout defender who can defend positions one through five. The […]

Steve Kerr recently found himself in an unfamiliar position after criticizing the nature of Anthony Davis’ move from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Golden State Warriors’ coach has been almost exclusively lauded by his NBA peers for his pro-player stance on labor issues, progressive political views, and widespread reputation as […]

Anthony Davis says having the Los Angeles Lakers on top of his trade wish list was “definitely a no-brainer.” Davis and LeBron James share the same agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. AD says the chance to play with LeBron and for a hallmark organization like the Lakers made his decision to put the LakeShow […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signing Carmelo Anthony is reportedly an “unlikely option,” according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Lakers have one roster spot available and had some interest in signing Anthony last season after he was waived by the Chicago Bulls. However, barring something unforeseen happening, it doesn’t appear Anthony will join his […]

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith says Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is going to remind everyone he’s “that dude” next season. James missed the playoffs this past season for the first time since his second year in the NBA. The four-time MVP suffered a groin injury on Christmas Day against the Golden […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced the people who will form Frank Vogel’s coaching staff next season: #Lakers announce the additions to their coaching staff, including Jason Kidd, Lionel Hollions, Mike Penberty, and Quinton Crawford. — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) July 31, 2019 Jason Kidd is the most popular name on Vogel’s staff. He previously […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is excited about his coaching staff for the 2019-20 NBA season. The Lakers officially welcomed several new faces to their coaching staff on Wednesday, including Jason Kidd, Lionel Hollins, Mike Penberthy, and Quinton Crawford: #Lakers announce the additions to their coaching staff, including Jason Kidd, Lionel Hollions, Mike […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had been going after a trade for Anthony Davis with the New Orleans Pelicans since the trade deadline back in February, and when it finally happened in June, fans got extremely excited. But no person is probably happier than purple-and-gold superstar LeBron James. AD was recently a guest on Jimmy Kimmel […]

There is a tradition growing in LeBron James’ Los Angeles home. Every Tuesday for the past few weeks, the Lakers superstar has been celebrating what he and his family are calling “Taco Tuesday.” James’ new teammate, Anthony Davis, was invited to one of the dinner parties shortly after joining the Lakers this offseason. During a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly missed out on convincing Kawhi Leonard to complete what might have been the biggest, baddest, and best Big Three in NBA history. Just because the reigning Finals MVP ultimately spurned his team to sign with the cross-arena rival LA Clippers, though, hardly means Anthony Davis holds any ill will towards […]

Much of the Los Angeles Lakers’ success this season will hinge on the partnership between LeBron James and Anthony Davis. While few doubt the superstar pair will be able to seamlessly blend their playing styles on the floor and they clearly have already established a good off-court rapport, James nevertheless felt compelled to create some […]

The New Orleans Saints agreed to a five-year, $100 million contract extension with star wide receiver Michael Thomas on Wednesday. In light of this news, Lakers superstar LeBron James decided to send Thomas a congratulatory message on Twitter: @Cantguardmike CONGRATS lil bro!! Well deserved. Keep going and settle for nothing less than GREATNESS 👑 🚀 […]

Monte Morris is looking forward to the different competition he will face in a revamped Western Conference after a third of the NBA has already switched places by now. Asked which team he’s looking forward to playing the most, Morris gave a split answer. Via ABS-CBN Sports: “I’d say both the LA teams. My best […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. and new Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins will be two of the judges in The Tournament’s dunk contest. Per Harrison Wind of BSN Denver, the two NBA players will join Sterling Brown of the Milwaukee Bucks and skills trainer Chris Brickley as judges of the dunk contest on […]

It’s been a strange year for LeBron James, who missed his first NBA Finals appearance since 2010. While the future Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers star gears up for another tedious season, he’s got one thing on his mind: tacos. James tweeted on Tuesday afternoon reminding his 40+ million Twitter followers that it’s […]

Even though hip-hop mogul Drake is the Toronto Raptors official brand ambassador and LeBron James is the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, the two have set aside their differences to team up and bring James’ brand Uninterrupted to Canada. The brand’s goal is to inspire athletes to be more than just players on a […]

When LeBron James entered his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers last year, he surely knew he would not be contending for a title. The Lakers had a young, strange roster that didn’t seem to fit, and a groin injury that sidelined James for a month between December and January ended any chance Los […]

Kyle Kuzma was not happy with FS1’s Jason Whitlock and his comments on Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James, whom he criticized as part of Monday’s show closing. The controversial sports show voice criticized James for showing out during his son Bronny’s AAU games, as he recently joined the layups lines to throw down a […]

Chalk up new Los Angeles Lakers power forward Anthony Davis with a case of nyctophobia. The six-time All-Star and recent summer acquisition of the Lakers opened up about his fear of the dark during an appearance on “That’s What She Said with Sarah Spain” (via Dave McMenamin of ESPN). “TV on, bathroom light on, some […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis says if he doesn’t win a championship during his NBA career, it will be one of his “biggest failures” in life. Davis requested a trade from the Pelicans because he wanted to compete for championships. AD got his wish, as he was traded to the Lakers. The Brow and […]

Jared Dudley has been one of the most candid voices in the league, quite the refreshing change that shines amid a bowl of PR salad and often meek responses to real issues. The new Los Angeles Lakers signing explained why older veterans like him and Vince Carter are more outspoken and willing to share more […]

After making wholesale changes to their roster, the Golden State Warriors have been mostly written off by some who have deemed an end to their dynasty. While Kevin Durant’s exit surely ends an era of domination, new Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley argues he sees the Dubs making the playoffs, so long as Stephen […]

Jared Dudley did plenty of recruiting this offseason, even if it wasn’t for his own team. The veteran forward spent a few weeks in limbo, questioning where he would land, and wound up doing most of his recruiting for the Brooklyn Nets, even if he didn’t re-sign with the team. The Boston College standout was […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr received some mixed reactions following his decision to criticize new Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis for the superstar’s unwillingness to see out his contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. Jared Dudley, himself a newcomer to the Lakers, came to the defense of his teammate, saying Davis had […]

New Los Angeles Lakers recruit Jared Dudley recently shared his thoughts on one of the most gripping topics that has clouded the league of late. According to the 34-year-old veteran, tampering is indeed very rampant in the NBA today, and that he himself has been a firsthand witness to the same: “I just think that […]

D’Angelo Russell’s former teammate Jared Dudley gave him a sound endorsement, despite having spent only a short time with him during his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets. The now-Los Angeles Lakers forward noted the new Golden State Warriors addition will be a sponge, hoping to soak up knowledge from the small core of veterans left […]

To build a winning foundation, sometimes you must go outside the organization to do so. For the Los Angeles Lakers, this has been their motto for decades. While drafting has been a source of a solid nucleus, the Lakers have used free agency to get the star power they needed. The Lakers have had their […]