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USA Basketball head coach Gregg Popovich admits he feels bad for not getting the chance to include Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma in the final roster for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Kuzma had a great chance to make the Team USA roster for the world championship in China, but the 24-year-old forward suffered […]

Former NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony is still a free agent, and with only two months left before the regular season, it seems unlikely he will be signed anytime soon. There have been rumors that the Los Angeles Lakers once had interest in him, but that hasn’t gained any traction this offseason. Veteran sports analyst Stephen […]

Continuing his hectic offseason, Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins celebrated inarguably the busiest day of his summer in marrying girlfriend Morgan Lang. Cousins and his new spouse got hitched in Atlanta, Georgia, at the St. Regis, per Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1mDDuNjDjq/ It hasn’t been easy for “Boogie” Cousins, as the former Golden State Warriors big man […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is unhappy he had to withdraw from Team USA’s 2019 FIBA World Cup team this week following an untimely ankle injury. Kuzma, 24, tweeted on Sunday morning that it’s a “bummer” he couldn’t finish his time this summer with Team USA, but he’s not worried about them moving forward. […]

In light of the third annual Mamba Day, Snoop Dogg, one of the biggest Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant fans shared the story of how it felt like being at Staples Center during the Black Mamba’s final regular-season game. .@SnoopDogg reflects on @kobebryant's final game and what he means to the Lakers & Los […]

In his workout and visit with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dwight Howard showed he’s physically ready and “can play still,” according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Once he clears waivers, Howard will sign a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with the Lakers. The Memphis Grizzlies officially waived Howard on Saturday. “He had a really good workout for […]

LeBron James’ son, Bronny, is still at least four years away from making it to the NBA, but former All-Star Gilbert Arenas is already out here saying that he has the potential to be as good as his father. Arenas, who has been working out with Bronny and other NBA players’ children, stated that the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was heading out for his regular workouts when he saw his son Bronny James doing some light practice outside of their house. What surprised the four-time MVP is that Bronny was honing his craft in the driveway at around 5:00 in the morning, as memorialized on The King’s Instagram […]

Long-time Los Angeles Lakers trainer Gary Vitti opened up about Kobe Bryant during a podcast with Andrew D. Bernstein on an episode of Legends of Sport. Vitti was the Lakers’ head trainer during Bryant’s tenure in Los Angeles. Vitti says Bryant, one of the best players in NBA history, worked harder than everyone else and “there’s nothing really […]

USA Basketball has just confirmed that Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma has decided to withdraw from the squad after being unable to suit up for Team USA during their historic defeat to Australia on Saturday. USA Basketball announces that Kyle Kuzma's ankle injury will rule him out of the @FIBAWC and the roster is […]

For the last half-decade, Los Angeles (well, at least the Lakers’ side) has been a basketball graveyard. A team once embodied by glitz and glam, spoiled by the glory of consistent victory, spend years laden with tombstones, marking a mass death of hope in the city. There is hope for the 2019-20 NBA season, but […]

Before Dwight Howard reached a deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, some of the team’s players reportedly asked him if he can still guard the likes of Joel Embiid. As reported earlier, some Lakers players were involved in assessing Howard’s fit with the Purple and Gold. Now, according to Shams Charania of The […]

Dwight Howard and the Memphis Grizzlies completed a buyout on Friday, with the three-time Defensive Player of the Year reportedly giving up $2.6 million of his 5.6 million guaranteed salary in 2019-20. Sources: Dwight Howard surrendered nearly $2.6M of his $5.6M guaranteed salary to Memphis in buyout. He can earn $2.6M on his vet minimum […]

The past partnership between Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard was doomed to fail from the very beginning. It’s difficult to imagine a pair of all-time greats who ranked toward the top of the league’s individual hierarchy simultaneously comporting themselves in such starkly different manners. Bryant was known for his maniacal work ethic and an unceasing […]

Hearing Dwight Howard is signing with the Los Angeles Lakers is sort of like a bad joke. At first, the instant reaction is, “Very funny,” but immediately afterwards the news requires a “Wait, you’re serious?” Nevertheless, as soon as the 6-foot-11, imposing big man is bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies – Howard’s current team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Dwight Howard, marking his second stint with the Lakers since that disastrous one-year turn during the 2012-13 campaign where the Lakers imploded before our eyes. But obviously, a whole lot of things are different in 2019 as opposed to 2012. Here are five differences between Howard’s second go-around in […]

Los Angeles Lakers players Anthony Davis, Rajon Rondo and JaVale McGee met with Dwight Howard on Thursday after he finished his workout with the team in El Segundo, California. Davis, Rondo and McGee wanted to know whether they could trust Howard, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Word traveled around the roster, and Davis, […]

Dwight Howard is back in LA, signing a non-guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. It will be Dwight’s second rodeo in purple and gold after he unceremoniously left the Lakers in 2013 as a free agent. This time, however, Howard is aiming higher as he teams up with All-Stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. […]

Dwight Howard had an emotional meeting with Los Angeles Lakers players and officials, and the former superstar big man won Los Angeles over for his approach and mindset, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Once he clears waivers, Howard will sign a one-year, non-guaranteed $2.6 million deal with the Lakers. He will be JaVale […]

In the wake of the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to sign Dwight Howard to a non-guaranteed deal, a 2013 tweet from the eight-time All-Star has resurfaced. I hope I get the chance to make it up to you!” Thank u la. — Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) April 29, 2013 Howard posted the said tweet a day […]

While Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is comfortable playing minutes at center during the playoffs, he prefers a true big next to him during the regular season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Lakers are going to sign Dwight Howard once he clears waivers after losing DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear. […]

Dwight Howard is back with the Los Angeles Lakers. This time, however, a different Dwight is returning to LA. The eight-time All-Star had multiple meetings and workouts with the Purple and Gold, and he reportedly told team officials and players that he’s already a changed man. One of the things Howard did to prove the […]

Dwight Howard reportedly looked “amazing” in his Thursday workout with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Los Angeles is signing Howard over Joakim Noah and Marreese Speights. His meeting and workout with the Lakers was set for Thursday, but Howard went to the Lakers’ facility in El Segundo, Calif., on […]

Dwight Howard and Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd were able to connect in person after the Memphis Grizzlies gave the Lakers permission to speak to Howard and work him out, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Howard and Kidd discussed life, their playing days together and the possibility of Howard joining the […]

Dwight Howard will be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming season after agreeing on a non-guaranteed deal. He reportedly had several meetings and workouts with the Purple and Gold before both sides decided to reunite. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Lakers players were also involved in assessing Howard and his fit with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were thrown a curve ball even before training camp commenced. The recent news pertaining to the ACL injury sustained by new recruit DeMarcus Cousins means that the Lakers need to look elsewhere for help in their frontcourt, and they did just that by agreeing to a deal with Dwight Howard on […]

Dwight Howard has completed his buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers once he clears waivers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Dwight Howard’s agent, Charles Briscoe of Briscoe Sports Group, has completed buyout with Grizzlies officials, and Howard will sign with the Lakers once he […]

Stephen A. Smith says the Los Angeles Lakers should be ranked higher than fourth among the NBA title contenders in the ESPN rankings. ESPN has the Los Angeles Clippers as the title favorites for next season, followed by the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz. Stephen A. says […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has wished Lakers legend Kobe Bryant a Happy 41st Birthday on Twitter: Happy Born Day @kobebryant aka Black 🐍!!!! #Legend #Icon #Goat Laker Nation Stand Up 🙌🏾 — LeBron James (@KingJames) August 23, 2019 Kobe Bryant is arguably the greatest player in Lakers franchise history. The Black Mamba won […]

Marreese Speights has completed his workout with the Los Angeles Lakers, and now the team will decide whether to move forward with him, Dwight Howard or Joakim Noah, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. The Lakers are looking to add a center after losing DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear. Howard and Noah have already […]

In a joint effort with the NBA, the Sacramento Kings have come to the conclusion that there was not sufficient evidence to support sexual assault allegations against Luke Walton. Kelli Tennant, the woman who brought forth the charges, did not participate in the investigation. Tennant, a former sports reporter, first brought forth the charges on […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue their exhaustive search on the replacement for the injured DeMarcus Cousins, the team now appear to be narrowing down their options. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, potential big man recruits Dwight Howard and Joakim Noah have not only worked out individually with L.A., but that both guys have actually […]

DeMarcus Cousins of the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a tragic torn ACL after signing with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, which threw a wrench into the team’s frontcourt rotation. According to a Tweet from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers were looking at Marreese Speights, Joakim Noah or, most notably, Dwight Howard to replace Boogie. […]

Team USA had all the reasons to be happy after winning the first of their two exhibition games against Australia on Thursday. The Americans beat the Boomers 102-86 to gain some much-needed momentum as they continue to prepare for the FIBA World Cup. After the game, some of the players poked fun at each other, […]

New Orleans Pelicans swingman Josh Hart revealed he found out he was being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a deal for Anthony Davis through Twitter. The former Lakers bench cog knew his team was trying to trade for Davis, as he and most of the young core were almost shipped to […]

Team USA had a strong showing against the Australian Boomers in Melbourne on Thursday, getting a much-needed 102-86 win in the first of their two exhibition matches. But while the Americans are trying to dominate the FIBA World Cup, which is less than two weeks away, Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma also wants fans to recognize […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has been working on his stroke from beyond the arc this offseason, and it was on full display in Team USA’s 102-86 exhibition victory over Australia on Thursday. Kuzma had his shot going early against Australia. In fact, the former 27th overall pick knocked down four of his five […]

For NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith, the biggest issue that the Los Angeles Lakers will be faced with is the LA Clippers. Smith’s answer comes as a rebuttal to Max Kellerman’s claims that the Lakers’ biggest issue is the coaching. To recall, the Lakers failed to lure in championship head coach Tyronn Lue who just […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN sports analyst Jalen Rose thinks the Los Angeles Lakers should consider signing Joakim Noah instead of Dwight Howard. The Lakers are currently in need of a center to fill the void left by the injured DeMarcus Cousins. Boogie suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a workout […]