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Los Angeles Lakers all-time great Kobe Bryant has left his impression on athletes all over the world. The latest high-profile sports star to publicly praise Bryant is Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. In an interview with Zach Frydenlund of Complex, Mayfield spoke on his first meeting with Bryant. “Just getting to hear him tell a […]

Cleveland Browns star quarterback Baker Mayfield is known for his competitiveness. He constantly shows his love for the game on the field and always sets high standards for his play. However, even his level of competitiveness is no match for Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. In an interview with Zach Frydenlund of Complex, Mayfield […]

Last week, Shaquille O’Neal said he would put Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain over himself when ranking the best Los Angeles Lakers centers. Abdul-Jabbar says he appreciates the kind words by Shaq, but admits it’s hard to compare players from different eras. “It’s nice that Shaq would say that but I’ve always felt you can’t […]

CLUTCH Summary: Rare in the modern NBA, late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant stayed with one team during his entire career. However, lost in the shuffle of history is the fact he almost once played for another NBA franchise. What-if scenarios are entertaining, and this might be the best of them all: What-if Kobe […]

JaVale McGee is confident his Los Angeles Lakers will be playing well past April this upcoming 2019-20 season, trusting that this new-look team can make a “deep run” in the postseason. The 7-footer, who recently netted a two-year, $8.2 million deal to return to La La Land, told Omar Raja of House of Highlights why […]

The biggest story in the NBA following the free agency frenzy last month was the brewing rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers. Both teams have made major moves in the offseason to put their teams in a position to contend for a championship next season, and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar believes LeBron James deserves to be on the list of Lakers greats. James took to Instagram and posted a picture of him, Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Shaquille O’Neal and said the Lakers have the best starting lineup of all-time. Some Laker fans commented on the picture […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a big fan of Anthony Davis. Abdul-Jabbar, the greatest scorer in NBA history, says Davis is “a complete NBA player” and will help the Lakers contend for a championship next season. “Davis is a complete NBA player,” Abdul-Jabbar said, via Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times. “He […]

One of the most interesting matchups that will take place early on in the 2019-20 NBA season is the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans on November 27th. It is the first time that four-time MVP LeBron James will square off against Zion Williamson — the player who people perceive […]

Former NBA center and now Philadelphia 76ers player development coach Roy Hibbert learned a lot during his brief stint with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2015-16. And his connection with the team and Kobe Bryant helped him prepare for life after basketball. In an interview with Ben Standig of The Athletic, the new Sixers coach […]

There will be earlier times for a number of national TV doubleheaders for the 2019-20 NBA season. 22 of ESPN’s 36 doubleheaders and 12 of TNT’s 31 doubleheaders will start at 7:30/10 p.m. ET or 7/9:30 p.m. ET instead of 8/10:30 p.m. ET. The NBA has also reduced the number of Los Angeles Lakers games […]

For the first time in four years, the Golden State Warriors will enter the upcoming NBA season as something less than prohibitive championship favorites. Steve Kerr’s team, in fact, isn’t even among the handful of teams most consider likeliest to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy next June, relegated to the status of sub-contender following the […]

Believe it or not, the NBA Finals ended two months ago, and the 2019-20 campaign is now just two months way. So, as fast as the time between now and the previous finals went, that’s as quickly as next season will arrive. On Monday, the NBA released the schedule for next year, and while we […]

Los Anglees Lakers superstar LeBron James is working hard to prepare his body for the coming season. In fact, he worked so hard during his Monday morning workout routine that “smoke” began to emanate from his body. As he often is, James was awake in the wee hours of the morning to begin his workout […]

Lakers superstar LeBron James is in his agent’s corner when it comes to the NCAA’s new “Rich Paul Rule.” In fact, the three-time champion sent out a tweet on Monday morning to make his stance clear. #StayWokeFolks https://t.co/RPdtHJ0jAo — LeBron James (@KingJames) August 12, 2019 Under the NCAA’s “Rich Paul Rule,” aspiring agents will not […]

The 2019 NBA offseason saw a wild wave of changes, with more than 200 players finding new homes in free agency, whether it was by a signing or a trade. NBA stars were not shy to make moves, as some of the game’s biggest names will now suit up in a different jersey. These are […]

One-time NBA champion Richard Jefferson has recently come out to say that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be entering the new season as a man with a mission. In his mind, the now-retired 39-year-old believes that this objective of LeBron’s will be to “destroy as many people as possible.” How will LeBron bounce […]

The NBA has put on a marquee slate of games for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20, 2020, notably including some of the best teams matching up against one another. The Golden State Warriors will take on the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Boston Celtics, and the Houston […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star forward Anthony Davis is set to throw the ceremonial pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ‘Laker Night’ on August 20, according to a report by SB Nation’s Christian Rivas. Davis, acquired by the Lakers in a June trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, is set to take center stage by helping […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma admits he never thought about seeing his fellow young guns being shipped out. For Kuzma, he was bent on developing with them together and eventually forming a dynasty. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Kuzma said that it never crossed his mind that he’ll be the last one left […]

According to Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, the team never wanted to part ways with Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart this offseason. However, the opportunity to acquire a generational talent in Anthony Davis is too hard to pass up. “Really, they told all of us. They didn’t want to trade none of […]

In a rather surprising claim, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma said that Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart were all ‘excited’ to be traded to the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. The Lakers traded Ingram, Ball and Hart along with three first-round picks to the Pelicans in exchange for superstar big man Anthony […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers made waves when he signed the team last offseason. After playing his entire career with the Cleveland Cavaliers (on two separate occasions) and the Miami Heat for four memorable seasons, James opted to trek over to the Western Conference after utterly dominating the East for his entire career. […]

Anthony Davis could reportedly look to sign with the New York Knicks next summer when he becomes a free agent if the Los Angeles Lakers implode in 2019-20, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post. Davis is widely expected to decline his 2020-21 player option worth $28,751,775. Many around the league would be […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is soaking in all of the knowledge that he can from his experience with Team USA, especially with coach Gregg Popovich serving as top general. Kuzma, in fact, hailed the legendary San Antonio Spurs mentor as his favorite coach of all time, per USAB.com: He’s my favorite coach of […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell isn’t buying the fact that he’s rated lower than Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma in NBA 2K20. When Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints tweeted that Harrell’s 83 rating is one point lower than Kuz, the Clippers big man responded and said it’s a “F*****g joke” It’s a fucking joke […]

Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd jokes he tries to stay away from star LeBron James on Tuesdays because he’s “very busy making those tacos.” As we all know, Tuesday is “Taco Tuesday” for LeBron. “I don’t try and bother him. This is their time off,” Kidd told ESPN. “I know he’s shooting a […]

Los Angeles Lakers assistant Jason Kidd says Frank Vogel is a “great coach” and he’s looking forward to using his experience as a player to help Vogel next season. The Lakers hired Kidd and Lionel Hollins as Vogel’s lead assistants on the Lakers. Kidd has coached the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks before, while Hollins […]

Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd wants to share things with superstar small forward LeBron James which helped him “run the marathon” at 35-years-old. Kidd is referring to how he played in the NBA at 35-years-old and was able to play in 81 games during the 2008-09 season with the Dallas Mavericks. James is […]

Golden State Warriors point guard D’Angelo Russell says he’s “getting to see a lot of different parts” about the business side of the NBA. Russell will be playing for his third team in five years next season. The new Warriors guard played two seasons each with the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets. “Oh man, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was having a bit of fun recently with a couple of his good buddies, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony. Unfortunately for Oklahoma City thunder guard Paul, he ended up being the butt of LeBron’s workout-related gag. LeBron getting after Chris Paul at an early workout with Carmelo 😂 (via […]

It was earlier reported that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is spearheading a pre-training camp minicamp for his team. As it turns out, this is not just your typical camp where players come in halfheartedly after being asked to cut their summer vacations short for unofficial team business. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports James […]

Los Angeles Lakers incoming third-year forward Kyle Kuzma recently opened up about his relationship with former teammate Lonzo Ball. Both youngsters entered the league at the same time, with the Lakers adding both guys during the 2017 NBA Draft. Speaking to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Kuzma expressed how he had grown very close to Ball […]

Following a stellar sophomore campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers, big things are expected from 6-foot-9 power forward Kyle Kuzma in the coming season. However, it’s not confirmed yet whether Kuzma will start or come off the bench. The natural assumption is Kuzma will start, but new Lakers head coach Frank Vogel could decide otherwise. […]

With the entire nation reeling from a string of random mass shootings of late, Los Angeles Lakers Kyle Kuzma has done his small bit in condoning all the violence that has senselessly taken the lives of so many innocent people. While attending the Team USA basketball camp, Kuzma was seen sporting a white tee that […]

Rapper Lil Wayne made a splash during a recent visit to Fox Sports 1 and its show Undisputed, telling hosts Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe that he considers LeBron James to be the G.O.A.T. The Louisiana-based rapper has never been shy of making a loud statement, but this one could perhaps ring hollow for Los […]

Kyle Kuzma is bound to soon have a few sneaker companies flocking to him after being the lone survivor of a blockbuster trade that sent most of his friends to the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis. The Los Angeles Lakers forward is being paid less than six figures per year by Nike, but that […]

Anthony Davis was all set to get his signature No. 23 passed on from no one other than LeBron James himself, yet a timing issue prevented him from inheriting the number, now forced to suit up with jersey No. 3 — one that belonged to a former longtime Los Angeles Lakers cog, Devean George. George, […]

LeBron James has made no secret of his affinity for Damian Lillard’s game, and it’s safe to say the superstar pair continued developing their relationship this summer on the set of Space Jam 2. It should come as no surprise, then, that the Portland Trail Blazers’ franchise player capitalized on building anticipation for his third album […]