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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis becomes an unrestricted free agent next summer once he declines his 2020-21 player option with the club. Davis says he’s not thinking beyond the 2019-20 season and is focused on winning a champion first with the Lakers before he decides what his future is going to be: “Honestly, Rachel, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis says he doesn’t care about the media attention which comes with playing next to LeBron James. Earlier during the 2018-19 season, Kevin Durant said he wasn’t sure about playing with James because of all the other stuff that comes with it. Davis says he doesn’t care about […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis says he has no regrets with how he handled his trade request from the New Orleans Pelicans. Davis also says if he had the chance to do it all over again, he’d approach his trade request the exact same way he did it. “No. I wish I did it […]

Shooting guard Troy Daniels says going from the Phoenix Suns to the Los Angeles Lakers is “a breath of fresh air.” Daniels signed a one-year, $2.03 million free agent deal with the Lakers. The guard says it’s every players dream to play at the highest level and compete for a championship, something the Suns are […]

With the help of renowned shooting coach Chris Matthews, aka “Lethal Shooter,” Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma is tweaking his jump shot this summer. Kuzma is changing eight major key components to his jumper: One thing about @kylekuzma he’s never satisfied. Early mornings and late nights are starting to pay off. Changing 8 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finally brought in Anthony Davis, giving them arguably the best superstar tandem in the league. After waiting on Kawhi Leonard only to see him sign with their Staples Center rivals, the Lakers did well to fill out the roster choosing from a shallow pool of available free agents. Even so, that’s […]

Newly acquired Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Troy Daniels says Anthony Davis reached out to him in an effort to recruit his services. Davis called Daniels before he signed with the Lakers to let him know that they were interested in his shooting skills: Troy Daniels says Anthony Davis called him about signing with the #Lakers […]

Last week, the final domino in free agency fell when Kawhi Leonard chose the LA Clippers. He also found a way to get Paul George to join him. The move made Los Angeles the official hot spot for sports with Leonard and George on the Clippers as well as LeBron James and Anthony Davis on […]

When Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis publicly announced his desire to part ways with the New Orleans Pelicans in the middle of last season, he had one thing in mind — an NBA championship. This summer, this long and dramatic saga finally came to an end with the six-time All-Star finally getting his wish. […]

It looks like the Los Angeles Lakers have been pleased with what they’ve seen so far from rookie guard Talen Horton-Tucker. The Lakers officially decided to sign the 19-year-old over the weekend to a deal that will extend through the 2020-21 season The Athletic’s Michael Scotto is reporting that the deal is worth $2.4 million for […]

LeBron James surprised the NBA world with an iconic gesture — giving out his signature No. 23 to newcomer Anthony Davis soon after he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Due to a snag within NBA rules that interferes with jersey production, that affable gift won’t be able to materialize until next season, as […]

Anthony Davis might be the Los Angeles Lakers’ greatest haul of the offseason, but he by no means feels like the new kid on the block. If anything, this revamped version of the Lakers now feels like LeBron James joining the New Orleans Pelicans from 2017-18: “LeBron thinks we’re coming to his team but he’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers know they have a season-long job to do to convince Anthony Davis to stay during free agency, and general manager Rob Pelinka started quite early, checking in with Davis and LeBron James for confirmation on free-agent signings. Davis told ESPN’s Rachel Nichols the communication between him and the general manager was […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis was never quite sure how to approach the one player who could have completed a masterful trio with his new team — Kawhi Leonard. The Finals MVP kept the remaining free agents on hold for nearly six days after free agency began, as the decision was revealed only hours […]

Anthony Davis knows the unprecedented nature of two titans joining forces in the NBA is not one to take for granted, looking to make the best of his opportunity with LeBron James ahead of this upcoming season with the Los Angeles Lakers. In an interview with CBS Sports’ Jim Hill, The Brown noted neither he […]

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers has withdrawn his commitment in playing for Team USA in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, according to reports. Anthony Davis will remove himself from USA Basketball training camp and FIBA World Cup to focus on championship quest, per @ChrisBHaynes. pic.twitter.com/oFormuoxtb — Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) July 15, 2019 […]

The Sacramento Kings have found the floor spacer that they needed as they recently signed forward Tyler Lyndon to a two-year deal. The 23-year-old Syracuse product spent two seasons with the Denver Nuggets, where he’s been used sparingly due to him dealing with injuries. Despite only playing 26 games through his first two years in […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has thrown the first jab to begin what he called as their team’s rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s not strong, but it’s a funny one. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz6gMGShmVj/ It is unclear what Morey is doing in LA, and he probably really didn’t steal James’ parking space, but it’s hilarious […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to bolster head coach Frank Vogel’s coaching staff with championship pedigree, hiring former Toronto Raptors assistant Phil Handy. The Lakers are hiring Phil Handy as an assistant coach, a source said. The former Raptors assistant will be at the front of the bench with the Lakers. He also coached in […]

Fresh off his introductory press conference as the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers, six-time All-Star Anthony Davis hit the Universal Studios in Hollywood to try his hand at a game. Davis attempted the “dunk flunk” game, hitting from deep and exclaiming “all year at Staples Center.” “All year at Staples Center” AD’s already […]

Dwight Howard was traded by the Washington Wizards to the Memphis Grizzlies for C.J. Miles, but the 33-year-old’s NBA career might not be over following Memphis’ expected waiving of the three-time Defensive Player of the Year. Howard, in his 15th NBA season, would love another “shot” at Los Angeles, either with the title-contending Lakers or […]

It’s Big Baller time in the Bayou. Like the rest of us, Lonzo Ball found out he was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans via Twitter. For the third-year point guard out of UCLA, however, he was driving to watch brother LaMelo participate in the Drew League. Via ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk: “I was kind of […]

Rob Pelinka is trying to create a culture. The Los Angeles Lakers’ newly assembled roster is expected to contend for a championship next season. Not only do they have two All-NBA team members in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but they also have a rising star in Kyle Kuzma. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka knows […]

LeBron James will be the 2019-20 NBA MVP. That is the message that former Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson sent to the whole NBA, as the Purple and Gold continue to prepare for the upcoming campaign. Johnson took it to Twitter to give his prediction, though he didn’t cite any reason for it. He […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ roster for next season is almost set. They already have 14 players under contract, and with one spot still available, they can add another veteran or a young prospect to the team. There are still several decent free agents available at the moment, but Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said that […]

Michael Cooper, who won five titles with the Los Angeles Lakers during his playing career, thinks the Purple and Gold are “the team to beat” in 2019-20. The Lakers have two of the top-five players in the NBA in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. LA did a great job of filling out the roster after […]

The Golden State Warriors honor DeMarcus Cousins this week with a video tribute highlighting his heart and determination. Heart & determination. Thank you, @boogiecousins 💪 pic.twitter.com/eU2kgCggEo — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) July 13, 2019 Cousins joined the Dubs last summer, but he was only able to return last February as he recovered from the torn […]

Anthony Davis is thrilled to be playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. Just because he was finally traded to the team of his choice, though, doesn’t mean the six-time All-Star is comfortable with one of the most frustrating complications of living in Southern California. Davis, believe it or not, is no fan of Los Angeles […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis isn’t bothered by the negative reaction he got after requesting a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans this past season. Pelicans fans obviously turned on Davis after his trade request went public. Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said Davis is a good kid who got bad advice from […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has a bit of advice for the team’s newest big man Anthony Davis. Howard, who only played one season for the Lakers back in 2011-12, told Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times that AD should have fun and enjoy playing for the Purple and Gold and the […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says he’s “really going to push” small forward Kyle Kuzma to live up to his potential defensively in 2019-20. Kuzma was the lone youngster on the Lakers who survived the Anthony Davis trade, as Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart were all shipped to the New Orleans […]

Dwight Howard’s ballyhooed trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, needless to say, didn’t exactly go as planned. The Lakers were supposed to be basketball’s next best super team, adding Howard and Steve Nash to a two-time championship core of Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, and Metta World Peace. It didn’t work out that way. Beset by […]

Even though Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis says he prefers to play the four position instead of the five, the All-Star knows the new era of basketball has become positionless. Davis says at the end of the day, the Lakers just have to put five guys out there on the floor who know how […]

Anthony Davis doesn’t expect to be load managed by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019-20. Davis, who was load managed by the New Orleans Pelicans this past season after his trade request went public, wants to play in as many games as he can for the Lakers in 2019-20. Anthony Davis gets asked about load […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis says it was tough to leave the New Orleans Pelicans, but that “it was my time.” Davis requested a trade from the Pelicans this past season. New Orleans opted not to trade the superstar big man at the 2019 February trade deadline, creating an awkward dynamic. Davis was playing […]

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis says he’s really close with LeBron James and can’t wait to “see the things he’s able to do” for a full season. James and Davis share the same agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. The two superstars are forming one of the most lethal duos in NBA […]

At his introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, Anthony Davis talked about why he waived his $4 million trade kicker and the team’s pursuit of Kawhi Leonard. Davis said to acquire a guy like Leonard, you basically have to do everything you can. By waiving his trade kicker, Davis helped the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled Anthony Davis’s number and jersey during the 26-year-old’s introductory press conference on Saturday. General Manager Rob Pelinka, new head coach Frank Vogel and luminary teammate LeBron James were all present at this fateful occasion. One notable change for the new Lakers superstar is that he will no longer be wearing […]

For the majority of his 16-year career, LeBron James has been considered the most well-rounded player in basketball. He’s always been among the league’s best playmakers, became an ultra-impactful defender over the final years of his initial stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and developed into a dangerous three-point shooter off the catch and the dribble […]