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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says swingman Justise Winslow has a concussion and entered the league’s concussion protocol. Winslow took a nasty hit from Denver Nuggets big man Paul Millsap. He missed the Heat’s game on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns and obviously won’t play on Friday versus the Los Angeles Lakers. “Justise does […]

Dwight Howard is taking his second chance with the Los Angeles Lakers very seriously. Through the first seven games of the season, Howard hasn’t been a distraction — on or off the court — and is playing high-level defense. No longer a superstar in the league, Howard is coming off the bench for the Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is 100 percent again, which is why he’s playing like the best player in the world once more. A serious groin injury forced James to miss 17 consecutive games last season. Although he came back on Jan. 31, it was clear LeBron still wasn’t at 100 percent. […]

Through the Los Angeles Lakers’ first seven games of the season, superstar forward LeBron James is playing great defense. James wasn’t his usual self on defense last season for the Lakers because of his groin injury. Now that he’s healthy again and has Anthony Davis by his side, LeBron looks engaged on defense and that […]

Veteran swingman J.R. Smith has yet to find an NBA team since being waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers last July. But if his cryptic tweet is any indication of his next destination, the 34-year-old may be on the hunt for a ring again – in Los Angeles. The city is home to two of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most hated team in the US right now. And Kyle Kuzma let them know how he felt. Oh y’all big mad!! https://t.co/59y7WX6ai6 — kuz (@kylekuzma) November 8, 2019 The data was gathered by Sportsinsider.com. They tracked over 100,000 tweets which include phrases like “I hate the (insert team).” As […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is used to getting more wide open looks since LeBron James joined the team last season. With the team adding a lot of fresh faces this year, the third year player bared that some of his new teammates are still getting used to playing with a superstar of James’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has been so impressed with star forward LeBron James’ defense. Now that he’s healthy again, James is playing stellar defense, something Vogel — a defense-minded coach — loves to see. “(LeBron is) working really hard … I couldn’t be more impressed with his commitment on that end and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may be shorthanded once again on Friday against the Miami Heat, as the team is listing Avery Bradley as questionable and Rajon Rondo as doubtful. Bradley missed the Lakers’ game on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls due to a bruised lower leg, while Rondo has yet to play this season: #Lakers […]

There is plenty of talk happening when it comes to who the greatest player is of all time. Since NBA players play in different eras, it’s hard to say whether Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is better than six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan or top scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. However, James’ former teammate Channing Frye […]

Most NBA executives believe Andre Iguodala will end up with the Los Angeles Lakers, not the Los Angeles Clippers, once he gets his situation resolved with the Memphis Grizzlies. Iguodala is owed $17.2 million this season, the final year of his contract. The 2015 Finals MVP won’t play a single game for the Grizzlies. Via […]

Three-time champion Dwyane Wade fired back at critics who feel that Lakers superstar LeBron James is washed. James, who is a long-time friend and former teammate of Wade, put on a fantastic show in Tuesday night’s 118-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The King logged 35 minutes, scoring a team-high 30 points on 10-of-19 shooting […]

Dwight Howard’s initial run with the Lakers (2012-13) was met with mixed emotions, as fans of the team viewed his antics to be unnecessary. Now in his second tenure with the team, the former No. 1 overall pick has accepted a role as a reserve, and he seems to be taking it seriously. “I just […]

Dwight Howard has been off to a rousing start to his 2019-20 season, one that has been deemed a “redemption” season after returning to the Los Angeles Lakers after a failed one-year stint with a Kobe Bryant-led team in 2012-13. Though his averages have been a humble 6.7 points and 7.9 rebounds on the season, […]

LeBron James continues to prove the haters wrong. In their game against the Chicago Bulls last night, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar notched his third triple-double in as many games. With that, James made history for the Purple and Gold by becoming the first Laker since Magic Johnson to register three consecutive trip-doubles. James led […]

Some people love him, while some hate him. But whatever people do, they always pay attention to LeBron James. Some fans at the United Center in Chicago were having some fun heckling The King while he was on the bench in the Los Angeles Lakers – Chicago Bulls showdown last night. James, in jest, savagely […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, at 34-years old and in year 17 of his career, just notched his third straight triple-double in their 118-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Following his magnificent performance, James took a shot at his haters who called him “washed” with a savage tweet: #WashedKing 🤫👑 https://t.co/gM9mrkBvbF — LeBron James […]

LeBron James was hyped up when Alex Caruso converted on a fastbreak and-one play for the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter of their game against the Chicago Bulls. The King gave Caruso a chest bump to celebrate the impressive play. Asked about it after the game, Caruso hilariously warned James to consider the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to come back against a Chicago Bulls team that grabbed an early 19-point lead, but struggled to ward off LeBron James and a strong effort from the bench. Following a 118-112 win after a 38-point fourth quarter, James had tall praise for the second unit. “There’s going to be […]

Wendell Carter Jr. expressed his disappointment after the Chicago Bulls’ fourth-quarter collapse against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Carter finished the game with 11 points and 11 rebounds. After the game, however, he didn’t care about the double-double because it didn’t translate to a victory. “I know I’m pissed. Not to talk about my […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis caused quite a ruckus when he teased fans about possibly joining the Chicago Bulls next season. Davis, after all, is a Chicago native and will be one of the most coveted free agents after this season. He addressed the lingering issue once more on Tuesday, prior to the Lakers’ […]

The Chicago Bulls reserves were on the floor in the critical fourth quarter while the Los Angeles Lakers were making their run. It was a questionable decision but head coach Jim Boylen explained his move, per Tony Gill of 670 The Score. “I’m gonna develop this bench, I’m gonna develop this team. I got 15 […]

Thaddeus Young of the Chicago Bulls spoke to his teammates after their fourth-quarter meltdown against the Los Angeles Lakers. According to the veteran forward, at some point, they have to pull themselves out of the hump and start winning. “I came in and I talked to the guys. I told them at some point, it’s […]

Now on his 17th season in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James doesn’t look like he is planning to slow down anytime soon. The four-time MVP, in fact, actually looks sharper than ever in his second season with the Lakers. Retired NBA player turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins recently shared a conversation he […]

The Chicago Bulls led by as much as 19 points on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, come the fourth quarter, the Bulls suddenly collapsed and saw the game slip thru their hands. Head coach Jim Boylen took responsibility for his team’s disintegration, per Cody Westerlund of The 670 Score. Jim Boylen: "I'm the […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James just notched his third straight triple-double and he’s now the oldest player to do so. In their comeback win against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, James dropped 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. Per Justin Kubatko of Stat Muse, James beat Jason Kidd — one of the Lakers’ […]

LeBron James made history on Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, as he became the first Los Angeles Lakers player since the inimitable Magic Johnson to register a triple-double in three consecutive games. LeBron James' the first #Lakers' player since Magic Johnson with 3 straight triple doubles: – 39 points, 12 rebounds, 16 assists– 21 […]

The Chicago Bulls have decided to poke fun at Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ fondness for Taco Tuesdays. During the pre-game introductions of the Bulls’ home game against the Lakers at the United Center on Tuesday, a man dressed in a taco costume was seen gyrating close to the “The King”. Accompanied by the […]

In what could be an early effort to recruit the All-NBA big man to the Windy City, Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen likened Los Angeles Lakers power forward Anthony Davis to Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon on Tuesday evening ahead of the two teams’ matchup. Per The Athletic’s Bill Oram, the second-year Bulls […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis — from afar — is rooting for his fellow Chicago brother, Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose. Rose, who got MVP chants from Chicago Bulls fans last Friday at the United Center, is off to a strong start with the Pistons this season, something Davis loves to […]

L.A. Clippers guard Patrick Beverley and head coach Doc Rivers shared the sentiments expressed by Los Angeles Lakers’ star Anthony Davis on Monday afternoon. Having brought forth a significant share of the NBA’s talent pool, past and present, Chicago native Davis said the Windy City was the Mecca of Basketball, not New York. “It is,” […]

Six games into the season, and Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis already seem to have great chemistry on the court, especially in the pick-and-roll game. Everyone knew James and Davis were going to be a dynamic duo for the Lakers, but most pundits thought it would take time for the two […]

ESPN insider Brian Windhorst says there is almost no one in the NBA that thinks Anthony Davis is not going to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers next summer. Davis can become an unrestricted free agent next offseason if he declines his 2020-21 player option with the Lakers. AD is widely expected to decline his […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma will see more minutes on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. Kuzma, who missed the first four games of the season, played 18:44 in his season debut against the Dallas Mavericks and followed that up with 15:59 versus the San Antonio Spurs: “To me, it’s not so much what […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without Avery Bradley on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls, so Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be inserted into the starting lineup. Bradley is out due to a bruised lower leg: Rajon Rondo (calf) and Avery Bradley (bruised lower leg) will not play tonight vs. Chicago, Frank Vogel said. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will […]

It’s been a whirlwind past 24 hours for Anthony Davis, who has been recently ensnared by rumors of a potential stint with his hometown Chicago Bulls, as he prepares to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The Los Angeles Lakers big man, however, turned down the speculation that he’d consider joining the Bulls as […]

Anthony Davis has better options than a homecoming with the Chicago Bulls. Please stop the nonsense train right at the first station. Davis recently made waves in the media due to his comments about a potential stint with the Chicago Bulls. Before a game between his Los Angeles Lakers and the Bulls, Davis gave a […]

Devin Booker earned his first big moment of the season, as fans chanted “MVP” during his game-winning free throws on Monday night. The Phoenix Suns had just beaten the last undefeated team left in the league in the Philadelphia 76ers, with Booker’s 40-point performance becoming the perfect staple of it all. Los Angeles Lakers forward […]

Brandon Ingram is fresh off scoring a career-high 40 points against the Brooklyn Nets, one-upping star Kyrie Irving in a 135-125 loss on Monday. Yet the New Orleans Pelicans wing is not quite satisfied yet, hoping to reach the 50-point mark against former head coach Luke Walton and his Sacramento Kings next. Ingram spent three […]