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Kyle Kuzma was not happy with FS1’s Jason Whitlock and his comments on Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James, whom he criticized as part of Monday’s show closing. The controversial sports show voice criticized James for showing out during his son Bronny’s AAU games, as he recently joined the layups lines to throw down a […]

Chalk up new Los Angeles Lakers power forward Anthony Davis with a case of nyctophobia. The six-time All-Star and recent summer acquisition of the Lakers opened up about his fear of the dark during an appearance on “That’s What She Said with Sarah Spain” (via Dave McMenamin of ESPN). “TV on, bathroom light on, some […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis says if he doesn’t win a championship during his NBA career, it will be one of his “biggest failures” in life. Davis requested a trade from the Pelicans because he wanted to compete for championships. AD got his wish, as he was traded to the Lakers. The Brow and […]

Jared Dudley has been one of the most candid voices in the league, quite the refreshing change that shines amid a bowl of PR salad and often meek responses to real issues. The new Los Angeles Lakers signing explained why older veterans like him and Vince Carter are more outspoken and willing to share more […]

After making wholesale changes to their roster, the Golden State Warriors have been mostly written off by some who have deemed an end to their dynasty. While Kevin Durant’s exit surely ends an era of domination, new Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley argues he sees the Dubs making the playoffs, so long as Stephen […]

Jared Dudley did plenty of recruiting this offseason, even if it wasn’t for his own team. The veteran forward spent a few weeks in limbo, questioning where he would land, and wound up doing most of his recruiting for the Brooklyn Nets, even if he didn’t re-sign with the team. The Boston College standout was […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr received some mixed reactions following his decision to criticize new Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis for the superstar’s unwillingness to see out his contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. Jared Dudley, himself a newcomer to the Lakers, came to the defense of his teammate, saying Davis had […]

New Los Angeles Lakers recruit Jared Dudley recently shared his thoughts on one of the most gripping topics that has clouded the league of late. According to the 34-year-old veteran, tampering is indeed very rampant in the NBA today, and that he himself has been a firsthand witness to the same: “I just think that […]

D’Angelo Russell’s former teammate Jared Dudley gave him a sound endorsement, despite having spent only a short time with him during his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets. The now-Los Angeles Lakers forward noted the new Golden State Warriors addition will be a sponge, hoping to soak up knowledge from the small core of veterans left […]

To build a winning foundation, sometimes you must go outside the organization to do so. For the Los Angeles Lakers, this has been their motto for decades. While drafting has been a source of a solid nucleus, the Lakers have used free agency to get the star power they needed. The Lakers have had their […]

After a highly successful inaugural school year, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ I Promise School is now embarking on its second year. LeBron himself sent out a very inspirational message on his Twitter account as he wished the entire school some luck on the eve of the first day of the new school year: […]

The summer has been home for the hype of the many offseason moves around the league and clips of players getting some run before the NBA season finally starts. Yet NBA players aren’t the only ones showing the flair, as Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, has also made his […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t be happier after seeing his 14-year old son Bronny James lead the North Coast Blue Chips to a championship. The four-time MVP was also proud of the entire team that he celebrated with them after the game. Bronny's team won the tournament so pops celebrated with them 🤣 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not only one of the best players on the planet right now, but as made evident by his recent antics at his son’s high school basketball game, the three-time NBA champ also happens to be quite a huge fan of amateur basketball — especially when his eldest son, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be entering this upcoming season with what many may consider to be somewhat of a contingency lineup. They took their shot (and failed) on Kawhi Leonard, and in truth, it’s hard to blame them for giving it a go. However, the problem is that in the process, the Lakers missed […]

Not everybody was pleased with LeBron James’ first season with the Los Angeles Lakers an anonymous coach expects the “Space Jam 2” star to be “engaged” come the fall. Despite averaging 27.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game last season with Los Angeles, James only appeared in 55 contests and the 2018-19 season […]

As a player, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of best to ever lace up a pair of sneakers. As a dad, he’s just like any ordinary father cheering for his children. In a recently concluded contest, his son Bronny parted the seas and iced the game with a massive throwdown. Of course, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have decided to part ways with long-time director of player personnel, Ryan West. Bill Oram of The Athletic reported the news on Saturday. Ryan, son of Laker legend Jerry West, was first hired by the team in 2009. His most notable contributions, according to people from within the organization, was the […]

LeBron James is hardly immune to making a scene while watching his kids’ basketball games. Like so many other parents, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been known to occasionally get a bit too excitable, inspiring meme after meme about “LeDad.” On Saturday, though, James scratched his competitive itch in a far more direct manner, […]

After retiring from the NBA three years ago, one of the things that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant focused on was teaching kids how to become better athletes. He’s written books, spearheaded podcasts, and launched sports academies to better spread his advocacy. And if there’s one person who benefits the most from Kobe’s recent […]

Dwyane Wade has barely had enough time to enjoy retirement life, and LeBron James is still very much in the running for Larry O’Brien trophies and the title as the best basketball player in the world. As depressing as it is to admit, though, it’s undeniable that both players belong to a generation of superstars […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard wants to let everyone know one more time he wasn’t a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers growing up. Leonard says all the people who said he was going to sign with the Lakers because they were his childhood team were proven wrong in free agency after […]

The Los Angeles Lakers instantly vaulted themselves into title contention earlier this offseason when they acquired Anthony Davis in a blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. The addition of Davis gives the Lakers a duo of he and LeBron James, certainly representing one of the most lethal tandems in basketball. But Davis has not […]

Taco Tuesday at LeBron James’ house has quickly become the stuff of internet legend. Most every Tuesday, no matter where he and his family are, James documents them enjoying tacos with a selfie video, never failing to show off his embarrassing dad side by yelling “Tacooooo Tuesdayyyyy” in his excitable baritone. For the most part, […]

New York Knicks legend Walt Frazier had some stiff opinions regarding this modern era of player empowerment, one that has seen stars like Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard force their way out of their contracts to find another destination. “Clyde” was adamant that stars requesting trades was not a good look for the league, concurrent […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to Instagram on Thursday night to share an impressive dunk attempt by his son, LeBron James Jr., aka Bronny James. Although it was a failed attempt, it is clear to see Bronny possesses the same explosive hops his father is gifted with. In the caption of his Instagram […]

ESPN’s Mike Greenberg argued LeBron James will have a lot of ammunition to unload on the NBA after receiving zero votes in a recent executive survey for “best player” in the game. The host of “Get Up” argued that James had been disrespected and would unleash chaos upon the league to prove he’s still the […]

Having a solid NBA culture matters in the new age of player empowerment, with stars free to go to whatever organization they choose. Don’t believe me? Ask the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers how their offseason went. The Nets went out and signed free agents Kyrie Irving from the Celtics and Kevin Durant […]

The New Orleans Pelicans scored quite a coup from the Los Angeles Lakers when they finally agreed to send former cornerstone superstar Anthony Davis to Hollywood. In exchange for the six-time All-Star, New Orleans got a handful of studs in Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Hart. Following the big trade, some rumors began emerging […]

New Orleans Pelicans prized rookie Zion Williamson has often been compared to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in the past. This definitely seems to be the case for Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin. According to Griffin, who himself was a first-hand witness to the rise of LeBron James during the […]

The rivalry between crosstown competitors, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers, has always been one of the fiercest in the NBA. However, who could have imagined that at one point, Lakers great Kobe Bryant actually almost signed with the Clippers? Longtime Clippers broadcaster Ralph Lawler, who just recently retired after 40 years […]

CLUTCH Summary: Shaquille O’Neal, most known for his stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, is arguably the GOAT of big men. While he was already by then a dominant force, the 2001 Western Conference Semifinals enforced the idea that Shaq is a meant who shouldn’t be trifled with.  Shaq, in his prime, was an elite […]

Los Angeles, for the first time ever, is the multi-team epicenter of elite NBA basketball. The LA Clippers, after convincing Kawhi Leonard to come home and bringing in Paul George along with him, are the league’s closest equivalent to title favorites entering a season the most wide-open season in a full decade. The Los Angeles […]

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers is now adding a step back 3-pointer to his offensive arsenal. Per the Lakers Empire, peep a workout clip below featuring Davis and his new offensive weapon: The league is done. pic.twitter.com/sX6eYACR2Z — Lakers Empire (@LakersEmpire) July 25, 2019 Over the years, Davis has steadily added a reliable […]

The Los Angeles NBA rivalry is already heating up, and we haven’t even entered the preseason yet. The latest shot came from actor, comedian, and avid Lakers fan Jack Black. The ‘Kung Fu Panda’ voice actor laid into Kawhi Leonard for choosing to come to the ‘wrong’ L.A. team, the Clippers, before unleashing some obscenities. […]

One intriguing storyline for the 2019-20 NBA season is the “Battle for Los Angeles” between the Lakers and Clippers, with Lou Williams in the background. The Lakers made the big play for Anthony Davis and have supplemented Davis, LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma with a strong group of veterans in the supporting cast. Meanwhile, the […]

Small forward Kyle Kuzma says the Los Angeles Lakers have to “make the playoffs” first before talking about winning the championship. With Anthony Davis in the fold next to LeBron James, the Lakers are now title contenders. Kuzma, though, says the purple-and-gold can’t get ahead of themselves. “We got to make the playoffs,” Kuzma said […]

Kawhi Leonard was narrowly close to tipping the scales in favor of the purple and gold. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Leonard would have likely chosen the Los Angeles Lakers if the LA Clippers didn’t find a way to trade for Paul George, which only rendered the Raptors as a third option in […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard was involved in a dramatic free-agency process involving the Clippers, Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers. Many thought Leonard winding up with the Lakers was a formality, but instead he went to the other LA team, and one of the reported reasons was because Magic Johnson publicly talked about […]