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The Los Angeles Lakers received big news on Wednesday as Mark Walter, who is the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, is buying majority ownership of the team. Walter has investments in numerous professional sports teams, and the Dodgers have won two World Series under his ownership. This is massive news for the Lakers and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were owned by the Buss family for decades, becoming one of America’s most popular teams. Now, the team is under new ownership. Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, bought a majority stake in the Lakers on Wednesday. The man who helped bring Shohei Ohtani to the Dodgers will […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most legendary organizations in basketball and the world of sports, and it was led by the Buss family for a long time. It looks like that time is coming to an end as Jeanie Buss plans on selling the franchise, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “BREAKING: The Buss […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to explore options for upgrading their front court, another Utah Jazz big man has reportedly entered the conversation alongside Walker Kessler. According to Locked On Jazz contributor Andy Larsen, the Lakers have also discussed forward John Collins as a potential trade target. “The Lakers-John Collins has been a conversation […]

A feud between LeBron James and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has seemingly been ongoing for years. However, the famed sports analyst recently opened up and revealed his true feelings toward the Los Angeles Lakers star. In an interview with Danyel Smith at the Rolling Stone, the 57-year-old sports analyst admits that he does not like […]

As the NBA Finals near a possible conclusion with Game 6 set for Thursday night, ESPN’s Zach Kram proposed a bold four-team trade that would send two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Golden State Warriors and four-time NBA champion Draymond Green to the Los Angeles Lakers. The hypothetical deal, designed to reshape the competitive landscape, […]

LeBron James helping lead Team USA to a gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics alongside Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry was one of the most memorable moments not just in USA Basketball history but his career. Out of everything the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has accomplished, winning this gold medal alongside two of his […]

Former LA Lakers star Lamar Odom posted a heartfelt tribute for Kobe Bryant on the eve of what is the 15th anniversary of the purple and gold’s 2010 NBA championship. Led by the late Kobe Bryant and 6-time All-Star Pau Gasol, the Lakers defeated a stacked Boston Celtics lineup featuring the likes of Ray Allen, […]

When Desmond Bane was traded, a popular sentiment across social media was to marvel at the return on a good-but-not-great player — especially in comparison to what stars have recently been going for. Four unprotected first-rounders and two productive role players in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony is a very nice haul. The key to […]

Growing up, the conversation that took control of our lives was debating who was better between Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. Every person and athlete had an opinion on the subject, and it is a debate that continues to this day. There are thousands of former and current NBA players who have played […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most prestigious team in the NBA. They have been to a record 32 NBA Finals, winning 17 of them. Because of that, the team has obviously had a lot of talent throughout their existence. A number of the best players in NBA history came to Los Angeles at some […]

It does not appear as though LeBron James is ready to retire quite yet, and his children seem to be on the same page. The Los Angeles Lakers star recently said that his knee feels good after suffering a sprained ligament during the NBA playoffs. James looking to be at 100 percent by the time […]

The Los Angeles Lakers can officially remove Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. from the list of centers they are pursuing this offseason. Speaking on ESPN’s Get Up, NBA Insider Brian Windhorst stated that there was “no chance” of the Grizzlies moving their All-Star big man after Desmond Bane’s trade. Rumors had persisted that following Bane’s […]

LeBron James is not done yet with his player career. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is expected to be there for his team in the 2024-25 NBA season, which will also be his 23rd in the pros. Father Time will win his battle with the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player one day, but that will […]

The question over who the greatest NBA players of all time are is hotly debated. Oftentimes, greatness is predicated squarely on championships won, but not to LeBron James. Even though he’s won four titles, success is much more than that to him. On the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash, […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers enter an offseason where they must address their issues at the center position. The Lakers exceeded expectations by a solid margin, winning 50 games for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign. However, they were unable to translate that into playoff success, losing in the first round to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers mapped out their future when they completed the instantly-legendary Luka Doncic trade in February. Although he still needs to sign a contract extension to solidify the union, LA is confident it has its long-term franchise superstar. But there is still a high sense of urgency with 40-year-old LeBron James on the […]

While LeBron James will soon become an NBA player longer than any other person in history, the ‘King’ apparently has no interest in sliding down the bench and becoming a coach. James, while talking to ‘Mind the Game’ co-host Steve Nash, who coached the Brooklyn Nets years after retiring from the NBA as a player, […]

Any time that a starting-caliber center or superstar big man gets brought up in trade rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers will be the first team that fans think of as a trade partner. The team led by LeBron James and Luka Doncic is desperate for a center, as they were forced to play Jaxson Hayes, […]

One of the big questions currently surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers is how much time LeBron James has left as an NBA player. James has hinted at his impending retirement for several years now but has yet to show many signs of decline on the court as he enters yet another NBA season. Recently, Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James praised Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark following her standout return from injury, celebrating her performance in a social media post after the Fever’s 102-88 win over the defending champion New York Liberty on Saturday. Clark posted 32 points, nine assists, eight rebounds, two blocks, and one steal while shooting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers do not want to talk about it. Fans do not want to talk about it. And the NBA certainly does not want to talk about it, but LeBron James’ retirement is a topic the world cannot avoid. When the 40-year-old officially concludes his all-time great professional basketball career, a surreal moment […]

Over two decades after the contentious 2002 Western Conference Finals between the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers, Mike Bibby has revisited the series on his podcast, reigniting one of the most polarizing debates in NBA playoff history. But his emotional recollections are likely to be met with ridicule from Lakers fans who remain […]

After a few seasons of dealing with a lingering ankle injury, Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith reportedly underwent surgery this week. Finney-Smith, who the Lakers acquired from the Brooklyn Nets during the 2024-25 season, had surgery done on his left ankle but is expected to be ready to go by training camp in the […]

Ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith criticized Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic for what he described as a failure in leadership, citing the guard’s ongoing struggles with conditioning. During Friday’s episode of First Take, Smith responded to whether Doncic has a leadership issue, following earlier comments made by […]

Russell Westbrook just completed another solid season to his already decorated NBA career with the Denver Nuggets. Already nearing 37 years old, it wasn’t surprising that there was speculation of his retirement until the onetime NBA MVP himself squashed those rumors with his post on social media. And while he will undergo hand surgery, it […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso is the elder statesman on the youngest team in the NBA, whose championship pedigree resonates in a locker room full of teammates making their NBA Finals debut. Trailing the Indiana Pacers 2-1, coach Mark Daigneault says his team remains even-keeled. A sign of maturity, despite the average […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world with the surprising trade for Luka Doncic before the NBA Trade Deadline, the prevailing thought was the franchise had found its superstar for the next decade. When LeBron James inevitably retires, Doncic would be the one to carry on the organization’s legacy. But that mantle comes […]

A source with knowledge of the situation speaking on the condition of anonymity confirmed a report from Sam Amick of The Athletic that the New York Knicks have not yet spoken to the Los Angeles Lakers about interviewing JJ Redick for their vacant head coaching position. It remains unclear whether the Lakers would grant permission […]

NBA superstar Magic Johnson is one of the most popular and effective players in the history of professional basketball. Johnson became a prominent U.S. superstar as college player at Michigan State when he led the Spartans to a national championship victory over Indiana State and Larry Bird. “A person who can go on the road […]

As the NBA Finals continue with the Indiana Pacers holding a 2-1 lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took a moment to reflect on his own championship experiences, revealing a personal policy that shaped his approach to the league’s biggest stage. During the latest episode of Mind the Game, […]

Thus far, the NBA Finals have produced some exciting moments (i.e., Tyrese Haliburton’s epic Game 1 buzzer-beater). LeBron James recognizes that, but what about the media? On his Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash, James essentially encouraged the media to do a more thorough job in covering the Finals, per HoopsHype.  “We all have […]

LeBron James just finished sixth in MVP voting. He made second team All-NBA, his 21st consecutive season making an All-NBA team. When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, James shifted to a defensive-minded role and was as good at it as anyone could’ve possibly hoped. He has plenty in the tank and all […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be active in the center market this offseason, with veteran big man Brook Lopez once again surfacing as a potential target. Despite their reported interest, it remains unclear whether the franchise will make a formal push to sign the 37-year-old Milwaukee Bucks center in free agency. According to […]

LeBron James pushed back against continued criticism of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship, calling the Orlando bubble title the “purest” form of basketball during the latest episode of Mind the Game podcast with co-host and NBA legend Steve Nash. James, who recently completed his 22nd NBA season at age 40, addressed longstanding debates […]

Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers know they need at least one center. Such is agreed upon unanimously across the organization. That said, the path to filling that gaping hole in the roster is up for quite a bit more debate internally. According to sources close to the team, it’s widely accepted they’ll need […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a very promising regular season this year, but the playoffs didn’t go to plan. After earning the three-seed in the Western Conference, the Lakers took on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round. LA was expected to win the series, but the Timberwolves ended up winning it in just five […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo pushed back on criticism of LeBron James this week, calling out detractors who have long claimed the Los Angeles Lakers forward has “no bag” despite his legendary accomplishments. Antetokounmpo took to X, formerly known as Twitter, after the latest episode of Mind the Game podcast featuring James and Steve Nash. […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers got bounced from the 2025 NBA Playoffs pretty early. It took Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves just five games to send LA crashing out of the postseason, but at least the Slovenian superstar appears to be using the early offseason to get down to work in preparation […]