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Four-time NBA champion John Salley recently dropped a bomb on the whole Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan debate. According to the retired 55-year-old — who now plies his trade as a talk show host — the only reason why Kobe decided to skip college and go straight to the NBA was in order for him […]

Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest athletes to ever pick up a basketball, but people have put him to task when he ruthlessly called out a player on his girls’ youth basketball team two years ago. He has since changed his stance, but Kendrick Perkins stepped up to defend the Lakers legend. The Lakers […]

LeBron James is a polarizing figure for some, but no one can deny his right to be considered one of the greatest players of all time. And if you believe that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is the GOAT, then you have an unlikely ally in Bernie Sanders. The well-known Democrat has given his say […]

Alex Caruso firmly believes the Los Angeles Lakers have what it takes to be a “really good” defensive team. In an interview with Spectrum SportsNet, Caruso responds to Anthony Davis’ recent comments about becoming Defensive Player of the Year and making the Lakers a great defensive team. The 25-year-old guard said AD is “more than […]

The Los Angeles Lakers birthed one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history at the turn of the century. Powered by a dominant one-two punch of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, the Lakers overwhelmed opposing teams in the paint and on the perimeter. However, this Lakers team took awhile to gel. When O’Neal signed with […]

Now entering his 17th season in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has produced more than a few unforgettable performances throughout his decorated tenure in the league. However, there is arguably none more memorable than LeBron’s heroic outing on May 31, 2007 when his Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Detroit Pistons in […]

Alex Caruso has established himself as a crowd favorite for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is now a full-time Laker and is thankful for one specific player for his on-court successes. Spectrum SportsNet talked with Caruso about his current situation now that he’s secured a two-year deal with the Purple and Gold. He heaped praise […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis is a big fan of veteran shooting guard Jamal Crawford. Davis calls Crawford a “relentless scorer” and is hoping some team signs him before the 2019-20 season starts. “Yeah, relentless scorer, man,” Davis told Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson of Heavy. “You can’t guard him. He’s able to […]

Veteran sport analyst Skip Bayless has several issues with Sports Illustrated’s Top 100 NBA players, particularly with LeBron James landing on the third spot and Kevin Durant not being included in the list. Bayless expressed his confusion why Durant was not on the list, considering that he’s still the best player in the league. To […]

After acquiring Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans a couple of months ago, the Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up to contend for a title this upcoming season. LA, who already has four-time MVP LeBron James, now has their second superstar, and the expectations have been raised to ‘championship or bust’ level. However, for […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has maintained a good relationship with his former New Orleans Pelicans teammates, and he has constantly worked out with some of them even after his blockbuster trade. He recently trained with Jrue Holiday and Jahlil Okafor, and it’s clear they had a great time. Anthony Davis ( @AntDavis23 ) […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant says Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has to be patient in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon. Bryant tore his Achilles during the 2012-13 season. The future Hall of Famer admits the rehab process is really boring and the Nets star can’t grow inpatient and skip steps. “Well, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant thinks Kawhi Leonard signed with the Clippers instead of the Lakers because he wanted the challenge of turning the Clippers around. The Clippers have never even played in an NBA Finals before, while the Lakers have won 16 titles. Leonard was able to convince Paul George to request a […]

Quinn Cook has built a reputation for not shying away from a big shot. According to him, he got this gutsy trait of his from watching two Los Angeles Lakers greats approach the game. Cook is the latest point guard to don the Purple and Gold. He is expected to be a backup option at […]

Team USA is in the midst of a shocking losing streak at the FIBA World Cup, first losing to France in the quarterfinals and then falling to Serbia. This is the first time the men’s basketball team will not be winning an award at a major competition since 2002. Pundits and fans expressed their disappointment […]

Gilbert Arenas looked back on his illustrious NBA career and joked that he was fortunate for not having to guard Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady. In an interview with Dallas Texas-based NBA scribe Landon Buford, Arenas looked back on not having to guard McGrady and Bryant, players who are considered two of the most potent […]

HBO still has yet to announce the title for its upcoming series about the 1980s “Showtime” Los Angeles Lakers, but they have found a pair of actors to play the roles of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, according to Joe Otterson of Variety: Variety has learned that Quincy Isaiah has been cast as Earvin “Magic” Johnson, while […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis views Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose as a “legend.” Both Davis and Rose grew up in Chicago. Davis says Rose was one of the first celebrity guys he watched play basketball in Chicago. “I mean, I watched him growing up. One of the first celebrity guys […]

Kobe Bryant is facing quite a bit of criticism for the remarks he made about one of the girls on his youth team earlier this week. As part of an Instagram post, the Lakers icon called out a young girl for missing a game due to a dance recital several years ago, claiming that her […]

Dwight Howard has bounced from team to team after being traded from the Orlando Magic, giving him the reputation of a bad teammate. Now in his second stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, he wants to clear the air and address the rumors that have followed him ever since Kobe Bryant called him soft. The […]

Given the rapid evolution of basketball that puts emphasis on small-ball lineups and position-less players, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel thinks that it is the ‘non-shooting power forwards’ who have suffered the most. In an interview with Steve Aschburner of nba.com, Vogel noted that the so-called non-shooting power forwards have been forced to […]

Quinn Cook is currently preparing for a very competitive season with the Los Angeles Lakers. They are expected to make a deep playoff run, and the former Golden State Warrior hopes that he’ll be able to win a title with the Purple and Gold to honor his father. Ted Cook was a Laker fan and […]

The LA Clippers could now make a case as the best team in Los Angeles, but Blake Griffin thinks his former team will have a hard time dethroning the Los Angeles Lakers as the kings of the city. Doc Rivers and Co. made a splash this summer when they made a double-swoop for Kawhi Leonard […]

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has denied LeBron James’ trademark application for the phrase ‘Taco Tuesday.’ According to Josh Gerben of Gerben Law Firm, the USPTO found the phrase a “commonplace message” and thereby “fails to function as a trademark.” The USPTO has refused the TACO TUESDAY trademark application filed by Lebron […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has a purple Rolls Royce because of Thanos, the villain from the Avengers movie. Thanos is Howard’s favorite character from the Avengers series, saying that Josh Brolin’s character inspired him and changed his mindset. Dwight Howard is on a non-guaranteed deal with the Lakers, but he’s made a lot […]

Not only did Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant used to get double-teamed during pick-up games, he actually encouraged it and told the other team to send one more guy to make it a triple-team. Bryant, one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, didn’t chime in on how Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker lost […]

Kobe Bryant did his best to squash criticism of an Instagram post on Wednesday in which the Los Angeles Lakers icon called out a player on the youth girls team he coaches for skipping a game in favor a dance recital. The internet mayhem began almost immediately after Bryant posted a photo of he and […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in the basketball shoe industry. A recent report suggested Kuzma was closing in on a deal with Puma, but the latest from ESPN’s Nick DePaula says he’s still in negotiations with numerous companies: Kyle Kuzma is continuing to have ongoing shoe […]

Jalen Rose has been getting some stick for a while for being at the receiving end of an 81-point masterpiece by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, but he had no idea its author was the one who once idolized him growing up. In an interview with VladTV, Rose disclosed the time when the Mamba […]

Los Angeles Lakers rising star Kyle Kuzma may not be a sneaker free agent for long. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, there are rumblings in China that sneaker brand Puma is closing in on a deal to sign the Lakers youngster to a shoe deal. Hearing some buzz from the shoe […]

Kyle Kuzma was the only one untouched after the blockbuster Anthony Davis trade which sent several of the Los Angeles Lakers young guns to the New Orleans Pelicans. For Laker legend Kobe Bryant, it was Kuzma’s versatility which made him untouchable. Speaking on the Real 92.3 LA’s “The Cruz Show,” Bryant explained how Kuzma’s abilities […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball thinks Kawhi Leonard choosing the LA Clippers over the Los Angeles Lakers is a good thing for the NBA. In a radio appearance on Real 92.3 LA last week, Lonzo says that Kawhi brought “balance” in the league when he decided to partner with Paul George on the Clippers […]

Are you a fan of the 1992 Dream Team? Do you have hundreds of thousands of dollars lying around? Well, you’re in luck, because former Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson will have his jersey from the Olympics sold at auction on Wednesday. According to TMZ Sports, the jersey on the auction block was worn […]

According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, releasing DeMarcus Cousins was always on the table for the Los Angeles Lakers after the center tore his left ACL in a pick-up game in Las Vegas. Cousins, who signed a one-year deal with the Lakers in free agency this offseason, will miss the entire 2019-20 season. LA […]

Under his “Mamba Mentality” moniker, former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant has released a new app available for athletes looking to train their brains called “Mamba Rise.” According to its App Store description, the app drills users across multiple sports to improve cognitive abilities. Compete against the pros. Discover unique drills to develop your […]

Newly appointed Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel recently joined Steve Aschburner of NBA.com for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, Vogel was asked to comment on what it will be like coaching LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the coming season. Vogel knows James’ game quite well, as the two met in several […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says center Dwight Howard is excited about his opportunity with the club next season. The Lakers signed Howard to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal after losing DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear. Vogel, who is entering his first season as the head coach of the Purple and Gold, believes […]

New Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel is aware of the new wave of dynamic duos that most feel would re-establish the competitive balance in the NBA, but he warns the Golden State Warriors still have some of the most decorated players in their roster. “I agree that it’s more open. But I think people […]

Anthony Davis has always been a fringe MVP candidate. He has always had the numbers, but the problem is, he has never been on a good enough team. But now, Davis is teaming up with LeBron James on a Los Angeles Lakers squad that should be one of the best clubs in the NBA this […]