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The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly made Brandon Ingram available in trade talks, but teams interested in the young forward want to make sure that they are not getting damaged goods. There are reportedly concerns about Ingram’s health in recent trade talks after he missed the latter part of the regular season due to an […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson gave Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma some friendly advice. Clarkson told Kuzma to start packing his bags after the latter was mentioned in trade talks anew. The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly pushing for the inclusion of Kuzma in any deal for Anthony Davis, which is likely to happen […]

Free agent forward Lance Stephenson has had a somewhat underwhelming stint with the Los Angeles Lakers last season. He was signed by the franchise to a one-year deal in order to help mentor the young players and provide quality minutes off the bench. Stephenson was able to do both, but his individual production took a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are aggressively pursuing a trade for New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis, but right now, a key hangup seems to be the Lakers’ unwillingness to part with Kyle Kuzma in a potential deal. Right now, the Lakers seem to be offering Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and the fourth overall pick in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in talks with the New Orleans Pelicans to land superstar Anthony Davis and seem to be willing to part with Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and the fourth overall pick in this year’s draft. The Pelicans also want Kyle Kuzma as part of the package, but the Lakers don’t seem willing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers do not want to part with forward Kyle Kuzma in a potential Anthony Davis trade, but giving him up may be the only way they can acquire Davis, as the New Orleans Pelicans want him as part of the deal, according to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times. Kuzma is […]

The Anthony Davis saga has just begun anew, and the Los Angeles Lakers are apparently already putting one of their most attractive trade offers on the table. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Lakers have made Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and the No. 4 overall pick in the draft available in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and New Orleans Pelicans have begun speaking on a three-team trade involving Anthony Davis, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Celtics and Lakers are engaged in trade talks with New Orleans on All-NBA star Anthony Davis, league sources tell me, @ZachLowe_NBA, @ramonashelburne and @WindhorstESPN. Lakers No. 4 pick has been […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were unimpressed with prompted deals for their talisman Anthony Davis, yet the Los Angeles Lakers are making the longest strides in hopes to acquire him, according to Ian Begley of SNY. ESPN reported on Tuesday that the Lakers were the “leader in the clubhouse” for a potential Davis trade, noting president […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving will officially become a free agent after not opting into his $21.3 million deal for the 2019-20 season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The Celtics had been expecting this for a long time ahead of Irving’s option date on Thursday. Irving could still re-sign with […]

After being unable to get Monty Williams or Tyronn Lue to sign on the dotted line to be Luke Walton’s successor, the Los Angeles Lakers were eventually able to bring in Frank Vogel to be their new head coach. Although it took a bit longer than expected, the team has its new leader on the […]

Anthony Davis’ agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, is blissfully unaware of where his client will land upon a nearing trade that could ship him out of New Orleans in the close future. Paul noted regardless of the destination, Davis won’t be signing an extension with any team this season, rather looking for the whole […]

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 […]