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LeBron James is signed to a huge, maximum contract with the Los Angeles Lakers until the 2021-22 season. He is also one of the most heavily endorsed athletes in any major U.S. professional sporting league, as this wrap-up from Lake Show World makes clear. The NBA’s Highest-Paid Players 2019: @KingJames Leads With $89 Million Total […]

After a thrilling Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors, the NBA’s current landscape was irrevocably changed after superstar Kevin Durant made his return and was promptly pulled after almost 12 minutes of action due to injury. Reports surfaced on Tuesday that the 31-year-old suffered […]

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, if the Los Angeles Lakers are drafting their fourth pick, it simply means that they’re in trouble. What Wojnarowski means is that the Lakers should use the fourth pick as an asset and insert it into a trade package to acquire Anthony Davis ahead of the draft. Come draft night, if […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly not considered a frontrunner to land any of the NBA’s top free agents this summer. There have already been plenty of rumors regarding the potential destinations of players like Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler, and Kyrie Irving, and there are some spots that make more sense than others. […]

Charlotte Hornets star Kemba Walker should have plenty of teams interested in him if he chooses not to re-sign with the franchise this offseason. It’s no secret that Walker is one of the top free agents in the NBA, and that makes this a very important summer for the Hornets as they try to convince […]

Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that Anthony Davis has narrowed down his “two desired long-term destinations” to the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks. “Davis is now focused on the Lakers and Knicks as the two desired long-term destinations, league sources told The Athletic. Davis has not given Griffin or the Pelicans a […]

Two years ago, Kyle Kuzma was relatively anonymous in the basketball world despite a standout three-year career at the University of Utah. Now, the Los Angeles Lakers forward has been invited to Team USA’s training camp for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, evidence of just how much his game has evolved in such a short […]

Four teams have already inquired about New Orleans Pelicans talisman Anthony Davis, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The L.A. Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets have all been among the front offices asking about Davis, greasing the wheels on a potential trade. The Boston Celtics, who could potentially have the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar shooting guard Klay Thompson has reportedly set his sights on making his silver screen debut. As stated by Fox Sports’ Jason McIntyre in his radio program, “The Jason McIntyre Show,” the 28-year-old has reportedly already committed to staring alongside Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in the upcoming “Space Jam 2” […]

Veteran point guard Rajon Rondo admitted that he and LeBron James had a tough time leading the young Los Angeles Lakers team in the 2018-19 NBA season. The Lakers had high hopes heading into the 2018-19 campaign after acquiring James in free agency. They also added Rondo in the hopes of having another veteran voice […]

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to jump into the top five of the 2019 NBA Draft. There are indications they may take Texas Tech standout Jarrett Culver with the fourth pick. Jarrett Culver worked out for the Lakers this week, and the team was reportedly enamored with what Culver showed them, according to Steve Kyler […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo shared some valuable insight on what he thinks went wrong with the Lakers this season. According to the 32-year-old, the fact that the team decided to hand out so many one-year deals had an adverse effect on the mindset of some of the players on the roster: “If […]

The 2018-19 season reminded NBA fans just how good Kawhi Leonard really is. Scratch that. The truth is, it revealed to everyone how much better Leonard is than anyone thought. That’s why once he opts out of his contract this offseason in July, as he is expected to, he could be one of the most […]

LaMelo Ball recently made his Drew League debut. He showed out with an outstanding performance. The youngest brother of Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball dropped 25 points in a winning effort in his first game at the renowned pro-am basketball league. LaMelo dropped 2️⃣5️⃣ in a 90-71 win during his @DrewLeague debut. 📊 pic.twitter.com/weT5HgY30t […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have a decision to make on the fourth pick in this year’s draft. If they decide to keep it, a lot of talented prospects will be available when their turn comes. One of those options is Vanderbilt’s Darius Garland. LeBron James gave him a test drive. Garland, a 6’2 point […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo shed some light on how the Anthony Davis trade talks back in February impacted the team’s chemistry for the remainder of the season. In his interview with Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report, Rondo said that almost everyone on the team grew up idolizing LeBron James. So when they found […]

Over the past couple of months, there have been reports that some people in LeBron James’ camp, particularly agent Rich Paul, are trying to dictate to Los Angeles Lakers management what they want to happen in order to keep the superstar happy. For veteran point guard Rajon Rondo, that’s not the case. Or at least, […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo admits “even some of the old guys were affected” by the Anthony Davis trade saga this season. The Lakers’ front office pretty much made everyone on the roster except for LeBron James available in trade talks for Davis. Once the trade rumors were leaked to the public and […]

When veteran point guard Rajon Rondo signed with the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, his expectation was that the team was going to the NBA Finals. Why? The singular presence of LeBron James. Rondo says he was already planning on how to beat the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference playoffs. The four-time All-Star […]

With the first three games now behind us and game 4 set to tip off on Friday night, the NBA Finals are nearing an end. Thankfully, there is never a down moment in this beautiful league and the crowning of the 2019 NBA Champions will signal the start to the increasingly hectic 2019 NBA offseason. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma sent out a cryptic tweet early Saturday morning, which raised questions whether he’s talking about free agency. Decisions decisions decisions — kuz (@kylekuzma) June 8, 2019 While the tweet could be really about anything — from as simple as what to eat in the morning — it’s hard not […]

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith thinks Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is going to win MVP next season. After missing the playoffs this season for the first time since his second year in the NBA, James is expected to come back hungrier and more motivated than ever in 2019-20. Smith believes the […]

NBA Free agency is less than a month away, and one of the biggest names who will be available in the market is Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant. It is expected that several contenders, as well as big market teams, will go all-in on their pitch to sign him. However, it seems two franchises […]

Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland says he hasn’t been lobbying LeBron James to get drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, adding that Kobe Bryant was his favorite player growing up. Garland is part of the same sports agency as James, Klutch Sports. The Lakers have the fourth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and could […]

Former Boston Celtics star and current ESPN talking head Paul Pierce continues to stay in the news with his comments, with the latest on LeBron James’ decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Los Angeles Lakers: “Everybody sees where LeBron went to L.A.,” Pierce said in a Bleacher Report interview with Howard Beck. “That […]

When you’re as big a superstar as LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, it seems that the whole world is watching your every step. Unfortunately for the three-time NBA champ, this fact is applicable regardless of the situation — even when you’re just trying (and failing) to get on an oversized pool float while […]

The Los Angeles Lakers figure to dominate the headlines this summer after a season full of tumult and front office madness. Lonzo Ball is part of this drama. While new head coach Frank Vogel prepares to try to bring glory back to a franchise that has not made the playoffs since 2013, the Lakers will […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry says he appreciates the support he received from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on Thursday. Lowry was shoved by Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. James called for swift action from the NBA towards Stevens. Lowry says he texted […]

The Houston Rockets recently announced they are going to be aggressive this summer as they hope to improve their roster. Basically, everyone on the roster not named James Harden is available, but only for the right deal. Well, one of their most attractive assets is veteran guard Eric Gordon, who averaged 16.2 points and shot […]

During Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry dove into the crowd to go after a loose ball, and he was subsequently shoved by Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens as he got up. After the news broke about Stevens’ identity, LeBron James took to Instagram to comment on the situation: […]

Paul Pierce took a shot at Lakers fans who made fun of his confession related to his wheelchair game back in the 2008 NBA Finals: Sorry to bust y’all haters bubble but the only 💩💩💩💩Ing I did June 5 2008 was on the Lakers #factz #haterzgonnahate #😂😂😂 — Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) June 6, 2019 Paul […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban admires Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner and governor Jeanie Buss for the way she has been handling her team’s recent controversies. Cuban has three children. The eldest is 15-year-old Alexis Cuban. Jeanie Buss was slightly older when she started working for her father, the late Jerry Buss, with the Lakers. […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has chimed in on the recent controversy involving the Los Angeles Lakers. Cuban reflected on the recent Lakers episode which saw the resignation of Magic Johnson as president of basketball operations. After which, Johnson spilled on the ‘backstabbing’ within the organization, particularly by general manager Rob Pelinka. For Cuban, he’s […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes Earvin “Magic” Johnson cannot afford to buy the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Mavs leader expressed his thoughts on the situation. While Cuban has expressed admiration for Lakers controlling owner and governor Jeannie Buss, he told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin on June 5 he is disappointed in Johnson after the […]

LaVar Ball claims Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka drafted Svi Mykhailiuk as a favor. This was what Ball told FS1’s “Undisputed” (via SilverScreenAndRoll.com’s Anthony Irwin) on June 5. He specifically singled out Mykhailiuk, a 21-year-old Ukranian who the Lakers made the 47th overall selection of the 2018 NBA Draft. I’m just saying. There […]

Contrary to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s claims, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James’ playoff absence doesn’t impact the ratings. For Cuban, the ratings have risen due to the game times. Per Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Cuban believes that James’ absence in the postseason (the first time since 2006) […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans had high hopes when their team selected Lonzo Ball as the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. However, the 21-year-old point guard has yet to make a mark in the franchise, as he was slowed down injuries in his first two seasons with the Lakers. But while some fans […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma took to Twitter to react on getting an invite to join the USA Basketball training camp in August for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Kuzma was among the players included on the list a few months before USA defends their world title. Reacting to an update from Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee says Lonzo Ball is “one of the most underrated defensive point guards” in the NBA. Ball still has a lot of work to do on the offensive end, but the former No. 2 overall pick has already established himself as a pest on defense. The 22-year-old pass-first guard has […]