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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is really “happy” for Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose, a fellow Chicago native. Davis says Rose is doing “amazing things” for the Pistons, per Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy: Lakers’ Anthony Davis tells me Derrick Rose is playing rejuvenated. pic.twitter.com/ZevdidExDN — 👑 Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (@ScoopB) […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is looking forward to playing in the 2020 All-Star game, which will take place in Chicago. Barring something unforeseen happening, James will play in his 16th consecutive All-Star game: LeBron, in Chicago today, on '20 ASG: "Chicago this year in February, it’s going to be warm? I’m looking forward […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis is sticking by his claim that Chicago, and not New York, is the Mecca of basketball. Davis was born and raised in Chicago and is just one of the many basketball stars who have come out of The Windy City: Anthony Davis stands by Chicago being the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has been ruled out for the team’s matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Rondo could make his return during the team’s upcoming homestand, however. Frank Vogel said Rajon Rondo will ramp up to 4 on 4 tomorrow but won't play against Chicago. The Lakers are hopeful he could return during […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley is questionable to face the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. Bradley is dealing with a bruised lower right leg and didn’t practice on Monday. He suffered the injury in a win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday: Frank Vogel said Avery Bradley didn’t participate in Lakers practice and will […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers power forward Anthony Davis have been named the Players of the Week for week 2 of the NBA season. For the Bucks, Antetokounmpo averaged 25.3 points, 13.3 rebounds and 6.5 assists, while Davis put up 32.0 points and 13.0 rebounds for the Lakers: Milwaukee #Bucks' Giannis […]

While Chicago Bulls small forward Otto Porter Jr. missed practice on Monday, head coach Jim Boylen says the swingman is probable to play on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers at home. Porter didn’t practice on Monday due to an ankle injury: Otto Porter didn’t practice with that mildly sprained left ankle. Jim Boylen called […]

Dwight Howard has had an extremely noteworthy start to the new season with the Los Angeles Lakers, taking huge steps toward erasing from our collective memories what was a miserable single-season stint with the team some six years ago. For a brief lesson in history, let’s quickly revisit Howard’s season with the Lakers back in […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is beloved in Akron, OH for his basketball skills, but his philanthropy comes at a close second with his I Promise School bringing positivity in the community. The project was opened with the support of the LeBron James Family Foundation in 2018 and has strived to provide education to […]

After Dwight Howard’s terrible first outing with the Los Angeles Lakers, not even Shaquille O’Neal thought that the team’s desperate DeMarcus Cousins replacement wouldn’t result in anything positive. The journeyman center has been a problematic figure for the teams that have played him since leaving the Purple and Gold. However, the basketball gods have a […]

Now with six games under their belt this season, it is apparent that the new-formed partnership between LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers has been off to a tremendous start. So much so, that his pair has matched an early-season scoring record set by one of L.A.’s most dominant duos in […]

LeBron James has intended for the Los Angeles Lakers to become a team known for its defense from the start of the season. While that is expected to be a process with so many new faces and a new coach at the helm, James has stood firm in that belief and is confident the Lakers […]

Sunday was a good night for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they were able to fend off a resilient San Antonio Spurs side in 103-96 road victory. Following the entertaining battle between these two Western Conference sides, Lakers veteran forward Jared Dudley singled out (or doubled out?) two specific players on the Lakers he felt […]

LeBron James had huge praise for Dwight Howard after a double-double night and a vintage performance against the San Antonio Spurs. Howard tallied 14 points on a perfect 7-of-7 shooting night, along with 13 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in 21 minutes, giving the Los Angeles Lakers the punch they direly need from him […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans have every reason to rejoice, as the team have won five straight games and have zoomed to the top of the Western Conference standings with a 5-1 record. One of the reasons behind their early success is the prolific play of superstar LeBron James, who has emerged as one of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are clicking on all cylinders right now and are riding the high of a five-game winning streak since losing their opening game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Aside from the prolific play of the team’s new deadly one-two punch of Anthony Davis and LeBron James,  the Lakers’ early success can also […]

Avery Bradley didn’t finish Sunday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs due to a leg injury. Fortunately, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel eased fans’ concerns and shared he is confident the 28-year-old guard will be ‘fine’ after the setback. Per Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Vogel revealed that Bradley was kicked near his right […]

The stars are back in LaLa Land, especially now that the Los Angeles Lakers are looking like world beaters once again. Among those in attendance to see the retooled Lakers team at Staples was hiphop star Snoop Dogg, who even provided some commentary on the side as the team hosted the San Antonio Spurs on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are aiming for their fifth straight victory as they lead the San Antonio Spurs 77-67 with less than a minute left in the third quarter. Anthony Davis has once again been impressive with 21 points, nine rebounds, and two assists so far in the game. He also had this great alley-oop […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had some nice words for Los Angeles Lakers youngster Kyle Kuzma, who was supposed to be a member of the USA men’s national basketball team that competed in the FIBA World Cup. After posting averages of 18.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists last season, Kuzma was invited […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been impressive early in the season, and one of the notable things about his game so far is his defense. A lot of people thought that the four-time MVP is reserving his energy for the playoffs, but he has been giving a lot of effort on the defensive […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle can’t help but call out NBA officials for the crucial missed call that resulted in his Mavs losing in overtime to the Los Angeles Lakers last Friday. Carlisle, asked 48 hours later by @MFollowill about the biggest teaching point from Lakers loss: “Hopefully the officials call an obvious foul […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel sure is glad to have Danny Green on his team. After all, Green recently admitted that he was close to signing with the Dallas Mavericks in free agency. Green actually helped sink the Mavs on Friday night when he buried a game-tying triple to send the game into […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Kyle Kuzma made his season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, scoring nine points and grabbing three boards in just under 19 minutes of action. However, after missing the entire preseason due to a foot injury, the Lakers are keeping Kuzma on a minutes restriction. Head coach Frank Vogel […]

The Los Angeles Lakers bought stock in Kyle Kuzma as the premier player in their young core this summer. While general manager Rob Pelinka parted ways with Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart in order to acquire Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans, the Lakers became intent on keeping Kuzma. Kuzma was set […]

Almost every Los Angeles Lakers fan has heard at least one story about Kobe Bryant’s legendary work ethic and obsession with perfection and practice. Former Laker and current free agent Nick Young added to the mythos of the Black Mamba when the future Hall of Famer broke his thumb during practice. The journeyman appeared on […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green thinks superstar big man Anthony Davis has yet to get into “Anthony Davis shape.” Green says Davis can still take his game to another level, which spells trouble for the rest of the NBA: Danny Green reveals that Anthony Davis has yet to get into “Anthony Davis shape”: […]

While it appears the Golden State Warriors dynasty is over, two other teams in California appear ready to take the throne. Honestly though, one can’t go wrong with either selection between the Los Angeles Lakers or Los Angeles Clippers. However, former NBA star Paul Pierce thinks the Lakers are second to the Clippers in the […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry had an “I told you so” moment after the NBA confirmed that the referees missed a crucial foul that could have given the Mavs the win on Friday’s contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers beat the Mavs in overtime, 119-100, in what turned out to be a tightly […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard got away with a foul on Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry on Friday, which allowed Lakers shooting guard Danny Green to hit the game-tying 3-pointer right in front of the Mavs’ bench. In case you missed the play, here it was: MFFLs, make sure you grab a new Mavs […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Lakers star LeBron James called Mavs youngster Luka Doncic a “bad motherf***er.” James and Doncic had a special duel. LeBron finished with 39 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists, while Doncic put up 31 points, 13 rebounds and 15 assists. The Lakers defeated the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks in overtime on Friday, a game Mavs fans believe the referees messed up. The NBA’s last two minute report states there were two missed calls during the Lakers-Mavs game. Lakers star Anthony Davis fouled Mavs guard Luka Doncic after Avery Bradley’s missed jumper with 14 seconds left. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Dallas Mavericks youngster Luka Doncic had a special duel on Friday in the Lakers’ road win against the Mavs. LeBron finished with 39 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists, while Doncic put up 31 points, 13 rebounds and 15 assists. The Lakers defeated the Mavs by a final […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have lost bitterly in an overtime match against the Los Angeles Lakers, but Luka Doncic made sure that Mavs fans would have something to celebrate about before heading home. According to ESPN, Doncic is the youngest player ever to notch a triple-double against the Purple and Gold franchise. Interestingly, he is […]

Jason Kidd certainly knows a good floor general when he sees one. One of the best point guards the NBA has ever seen during his 19-year career, the now Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach had high praises for Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic prior to their respective teams’ match-up on Friday. Kidd, who won a […]

The Dallas Mavericks are not happy after the referees missed a game-changing call in their 119-110 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Danny Green sent the game to overtime with a buzzer-beating corner 3-pointer. However, video replays of the play showed that Seth Curry could have made it in time to guard Green had […]

With the game on the line, LeBron James found Danny Green in the corner and he knocked it down at the buzzer. The shot was enough to tie the score up 103-103 and force overtime against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Danny Green to send it to OT… BANG. (via @NBATV)pic.twitter.com/3AiYUXYXAf — […]

With the amount of talent in the Western Conference this year, it will be quite a challenge for young teams to break into one of those eight postseason slots. But as far as Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is concerned, he believes the Luka Doncic-Kristaps Porzingis duo will be enough to get the […]

It has become very common for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James to make history. The latest example came against the Dallas Mavericks when he passed Jerry West for seventh all-time on the NBA’s total made free throws list, according to the NBA’s official Twitter account. Congrats to @KingJames of the @Lakers for moving up […]