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As of now, all indications are the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets game in China on Thursday will go on as scheduled, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey voiced support on Twitter for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. As a result, the NBA’s relationship with […]

Though there is still tension from Daryl Morey’s now-deleted tweet, China is not planning on cancelling the NBA’s preseason matchups between the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets, according to a report from Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today. As of now, NBA preseason games in China between Nets and Lakers are still scheduled to be […]

The controversy between the NBA and China continues to swirl as the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets prepare for a pair of exhibition games in the country. In the latest development, the Lakers’ NBA Cares event scheduled on Wednesday was canceled, per ESPN. According to the report, the decision to cancel the event, which […]

The NBA is currently in the midst of some serious controversy as the league’s relationship with China, a country that closely follows professional basketball in the United States. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted some thoughts in support of Hong Kong protestors — a sensitive topic in China — over the weekend, which has […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka believes NBA front offices should treat “superstars like partners.” This summer, Pelinka closely worked with Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis during the free agency process, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Pelinka, who says that treating “superstars like partners” is a mentality that front offices must […]

It turns out Kendrick Perkins played a big role in helping convince Anthony Davis pick Rich Paul of Klutch Sports as his new agent. Back in 2015, Perkins and Davis played one season on the New Orleans Pelicans. That’s when the now-ESPN analyst would brag about LeBron James to Davis. Perkins also introduced Davis to Klutch […]

Anthony Davis was surprised to learn LeBron James was willing to give up his signature No. 23 as the first test of their new partnership within the Los Angeles Lakers. The Brow recalled just how it all went down during a late night dinner, outside of Jon & Vinny’s Italian restaurant in Brentwood, California: “It […]

Anthony Davis has long favored a move to the Los Angeles Lakers, and now that he’s gotten his wish, he’s also basked in the growing expectations that comes with being part of the franchise — as the Ws he puts up on the win-loss column will count for more than his stat line. “I think […]

Kevin Durant has faith in the LA Clippers edging the Los Angeles Lakers for the top spot in the Western Conference, now that he’s made his move to the East to join the Brooklyn Nets. The two-time Finals MVP appeared on EBRO In The Morning on Hot97 FM, giving the Clips the ultimate vote of […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka made the satisfaction of his star players his biggest priority upon acquiring Anthony Davis in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans and being left with a hollowed-out roster left to fill. Davis admits Pelinka was in touch, perhaps a little too in touch, comparing him to a […]

Rich Paul had plenty to say about his Klutch Sports client, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis, in an interview with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Paul lauded Davis for his greatness, but perhaps went a bit too far with his praise. The known superstar agent prompted that the Milwaukee Bucks would have reached the NBA Finals […]

New Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis was hopeful to make his debut in The City of Angels while boasting a Big Three consisting of LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and himself. The hope was alive during the opening days of free agency, admitting he reached out to the Finals MVP, hoping to start some sort […]

New Orleans Pelicans executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin has nothing but gratitude for Anthony Davis’ agent, Rich Paul, who cleared the way for the Los Angeles Lakers to be the only team his organization would deal with. Griffin, who had worked with Paul in the past, thanked the agent for clearing the way […]

Despite Los Angeles Lakers manifesting an Anthony Davis trade to their beloved purple and gold, general manager Rob Pelinka had his share of roller-coaster moments trying to bring that dream into a reality. The Lakers executive explained how the coin almost turned on the wrong end during negotiations: “Major NBA trades live on the edge […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ secondary goal in the offseason was to surround LeBron James with veterans with high basketball IQ, and one of the team’s first signings was Jared Dudley. Head coach Frank Vogel believes that the 12-year veteran will play a key role for the Purple and Gold this season, per Christian Rivas of […]

Most NBA fans have already made their predictions on which player and what team will succeed in the upcoming season. Now, NBA legend Detlef Schrempf gives his picks as to which team will most likely make it to the conference finals and who will win the league MVP award. Per Abhishek Nair of GQ India: […]

Former NBA guard and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose is picking the Los Angeles Lakers to win it all this season. Rose liked what he saw from the Lakers in their preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors. LeBron James and Anthony Davis were unstoppable, a trend Rose sees happening all season. Davis put up […]

Toronto Raptors big man Marc Gasol says he would add the athleticism of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James to his game if he could borrow one skill from any player in the NBA. James, who is arguably the most athletic player in league history, is still a force of nature despite being 34 years […]

Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving was among the players who trained with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant at an invite-only camp in August. Bryant hosted the Mamba Pro Invitational, a multi-day performance and basketball camp for some of the best players in the NBA. Attendees did strength training, on-court training and video […]

Kyle Kuzma first got to play with one of his idols in LeBron James during his second year in the league. Kuzma’s experience was starkly different than draftmate and former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball as to how he dealt with being able to play alongside someone he looked up to growing up: […]

Never meet your idols is as common a phrase in today’s day as any. Yet this piece of not-so-crisp advice is actually true for the likes of New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball, who patterned his game after LeBron James, only to play alongside him for the first time with the Los Angeles Lakers and […]

The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas has come up with their latest edition of the upcoming season’s title odds following the first few days of the preseason. The Los Angeles Clippers are at the top of the pack, and after a highly impressive opening win in their first preseason game, the Los Angeles Lakers are […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t hide his excitement for the upcoming season after experiencing his first game playing alongside Anthony Davis. James called Davis a “monster”, after the latter put up a dominant performance in their first preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Q0xs3AUt7/ Anthony Davis had a dominant performance in his […]

The Golden State Warriors were drubbed by the Los Angeles Lakers in their preseason opener on Saturday night. After seeing the new-look Lakers up close, Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell can’t help but be in awe of his former squad, saying that they look “like a fantasy team” per Mark Medina of USA Today. D’Angelo Russell […]

Anthony Davis had a dominant performance in his preseason debut for the Los Angeles Lakers. The former no. 1 overall pick led the Lakers to an easy 123-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Frank Vogel, who also made his debut as head coach of the Lakers, raved about his superstar forward. He’s also excited […]

Magic Johnson thinks Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will average close to a triple double this season. James racked up eight assists in 18 minutes of action against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The Lakers are playing him at point guard this season. I think Lebron is going to average close to a […]

Early in their preseason matchup with the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking like they may live up to the offseason hype created by the addition of Anthony Davis. In the first 12 minutes of play, the Unibrow already delivered 17 points and seven rebounds for the purple and gold — punctuated […]

It didn’t take long for LeBron James to find Anthony Davis for their first fastbreak connection as teammates during the Los Angeles Lakers’ visit to the Golden State Warriors’ new arena in their preseason opener. Within the first two minutes of the opening quarter, a downhill James spun towards the basket and dropped a pass […]

Veteran shooting guard Danny Green knows role players must step up for the Los Angeles Lakers to win in the playoffs this season. The Lakers have two of the best players in the game in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Green, though, says teams win in the postseason when their supporting cast players play at […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors in the team’s first preseason game. It’s the first time Lakers fans will get to see their new dynamic duo in action. Frank Vogel won’t divulge his preseason opening starting lineup except to say LeBron and Anthony […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says point guard Stephen Curry and power forward Draymond Green will play around 20 minutes in the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. Kerr says Steph and Draymond will only play about 20 minutes in the preseason opener Saturday vs. the Lakers. — Nick Friedell […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just added a famous name to their roster. No, it’s not a third superstar. But his last name should ring a bell. The team announced the signing of David Stockton this morning, son of Hall-of-Famer John Stockton. To make room for Stockton, they waived Nevada product Jordan Caroline: As part of […]

Avery Bradley thinks playing with fellow elite defender Anthony Davis and the other big men of the Los Angeles Lakers will bring his defense to the “next level.” During his stint in Boston, Bradley was one of the most feared perimeter defenders out there. He’s a member of the All-Defensive First and Second Team — […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are experimenting with a crunch-time lineup of LeBron James at point guard and Anthony Davis at center, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. At Thursday’s practice, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel paired James and Davis with Alex Caruso, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Avery Bradley to close out a scrimmage. Los Angeles has […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James doesn’t really care what role he plays on the team this season. James is usually the primary ball-handler on his teams. The four-time MVP, though, has said multiple times the Lakers are going to run the offense through Anthony Davis. LeBron James, after Thursday’s practice, said the role he […]

Kyle Kuzma has received quite a bit of positive attention as of late. Is the Lakers forward deserving of this praise, or does this recognition simply come along with being a member of the Los Angeles Lakers? To an outside eye, Kuzma is the third star on a Lakers roster that includes LeBron James and […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma will be one of the few NBA players to make more money from a sneaker sponsorship than his own NBA deal. The 24-year-old inked a five-year deal with Puma that is expected to net him over $20 million over the life of the deal, making him the face of […]

Incoming third-year man Alex Caruso was one of the bright spots for the Los Angeles Lakers last season in what was a rather forgettable campaign for the club. That was his second year with L.A., after he had signed a two-way deal with the club a couple of years ago. Recently, the 25-year-old guard looked […]

Kyle Kuzma became the face of Puma, a sneaker and sports clothing brand that has now resurfaced in the basketball world after nearly two decades out of the NBA realm. The Los Angeles Lakers forward signed a five-year deal worth approximately $3 million per year to become the face of the company. The 6-foot-9 forward, […]