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Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins has had a rough past few years. The talented big man went from one of the most dominant players in the league who could potentially land a max contract to accepting a veteran’s minimum this offseason. Because of two devastating injuries, Cousins was robbed of playing at his best […]

Summer League is the time for rookies, undrafted players, and G-League members to show that they belong on an NBA roster. This means that these young players are usually going at each other with everything they have, which can translate to some testy encounters. On Wednesday, audiences got to see one of these encounters when […]

New Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green revealed to the media that he was robbed in Vancouver while attending a youth basketball camp. The two time NBA champion shared how he and his friends had their car broken in to and bags stolen while they checked out the Airbnb they had reserved. Green and company […]

Earlier today, Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins said that he is fully healed and ready to play 82 games once the regular season rolls around. Obviously, Cousins would ideally complete this feat as a starter. However, he is leaving the decision on whether he starts or not up to the coaching staff, and will […]

New Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley took some time out of his day on Wednesday to show off his newest kicks via Twitter. He posted a good photo of the sneakers, which are the recently released shoes of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Just got my @Giannis_An34 shoes from Nike today! So happy for […]

DeMarcus Cousins revealed that he did not have a hard time making a decision when he received an offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. Cousins said in a news conference that conversations with superstars Anthony Davis and LeBron James along with veteran point guard Rajon Rondo convinced him to join the team. The 28-year-old center […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed center DeMarcus Cousins this offseason, they reunited the big man with his former New Orleans Pelicans teammate Anthony Davis. Cousins was delighted with the pairing and claimed one of the reasons he enjoys playing with Davis is that they mutually boost each others’ game. Cousins on playing with AD: […]

DeMarcus Cousins might turn into a huge signing for the Los Angeles Lakers because the All-Star center believes that he is ready to play all 82 games in the 2019-20 NBA season. Cousins told reporters during a news conference that the quad injury he sustained during the 2019 NBA Playoffs is now a thing of […]

DeMarcus Cousins revealed that he was in constant communication with Anthony Davis and Rajon Rondo before he decided to join the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, Cousins said that he had conversations with Rondo and Davis this offseason. The three stars played together in New Orleans during the 2017-18 NBA season, […]

Future Hall of Famer Chris Bosh says the Los Angeles Lakers “will be a problem” with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Bosh also doesn’t think Davis will have to adjust his game next to LeBron. When he joined James and Dwyane Wade on the Miami Heat, Bosh had to sacrifice his game a lot. Kevin […]

The Los Angeles Lakers might not be done making moves in free agency, as they are reportedly looking at some former players who are attempting to make an NBA comeback. One of those players is Marreese Speights, who had a workout in Las Vegas attended by new Lakers coach Frank Vogel: Marreese Speights held a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have become legitimate championship contenders. They have acquired Anthony Davis in a blockbuster trade last month, and have signed decent veterans before and after losing on the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes. Although there are certainly a lot of question marks surrounding this team, there is no doubt that they have the potential […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will be entering the new season with their most formidable lineup in the entire history of the franchise. After making a couple of landscape-shaking moves in agreeing to terms with former Toronto Raptors Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, followed immediately by the jaw-dropping trade deal that allowed them to acquire the services […]

LeBron James may have a new look for the coming season. In a recent Instagram post, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar hinted that he might have a new style of headband for the coming season. In the image, James is pictured wearing what is known as a head tie, which makes him look a bit […]

Following the announcement of Kawhi Leonard’s decision to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, the timing prompted several conspiracy theories pertaining to how this move was a preconceived series of events with the primary objective of sabotaging the plans of the team’s crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. However, as it turns out, Kawhi ending […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ roster is close to set for the 2019-20 season. As of this writing, they already have 14 players on the team. They can still sign a couple more free agents, though, given the fact that Zach Norvell Jr. signed a two-way contract. While most people are thinking the team should use […]

League executives are convinced that the Los Angeles Lakers will be a different animal in the 2019-20 NBA season. The Lakers were a picture of disappointment in 2018-19 after failing to make the playoffs despite showing some positive signs earlier in the season. But after making flurry of moves this summer, rival executives believe that […]

Danny Green, now of the Los Angeles Lakers, spoke about the efforts of Kyle Kuzma and LeBron James in keeping him up to speed. Speaking on the Inside The Green Room podcast, the two-time NBA champion spoke briefly about Kuzma’s leadership as well as James’ role in the whole process. “Kuz has been taking a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are not yet done retooling their roster, adding two new faces on Tuesday. The Lakers announced that they have signed DeVontae Cacok and Aric Holman. Cacok went undrafted in last month’s draft. The 22-year-old forward played four years at UNC Wilmington, where he averaged 12.3 points and 9.8 rebounds. His best […]

Free agent and veteran point guard Rajon Rondo is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers on a deal worth the minimum for two years. Per Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports, Rondo received a player option in the second year, allowing the 13-year floor general to exercise the clause should he decide to stay in LA […]

By fall of this year, it will be the battle of Los Angeles following both Clippers and Lakers’ suped-up offseason. The Clippers added All-Stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in addition to re-signing defensive sieve Patrick Beverley to a new contract. Meanwhile, the other Staples Center team acquired All-NBA forward Anthony Davis in a blockbuster […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson set the Twitterverse alight with his claim that a lineup composed of LeBron James, Danny Green, Anthony Davis, Kyle Kuzma and Avery Bradley would be nearly unstoppable. While this lineup would be formidable, it would require James to play point guard, an idea that some Lakers fans balked […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has won the NBPA’s 2019 People’s Champ Award. https://www.instagram.com/p/BztS0hPB1vO/ LeBron James is arguably the greatest role model of our generation. From opening up a school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio to using his voice and platform to speak on social issues, James is everything you want your NBA […]

Jared Dudley believes Kyle Kuzma is the key for the Los Angeles Lakers when it comes to having a successful 2019-20 season. We already know what to expect from LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The two superstars are going to put up tremendous numbers every night. A case can be made Kuzma is the third-best […]

New signing DeMarcus Cousins will go back to his old No. 15 jersey with the Los Angeles Lakers for this upcoming 2019-20 season. The big man announced his choice with a simple “#15” post on his Twitter account on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/k7e2LjZ301 — DeMarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins) July 9, 2019 Cousins has been wearing No. 0 for […]

Conventional wisdom was that the fate of Danny Green was linked directly to Kawhi Leonard’s. One of the most effective, experienced wings on the open market, Green had the opportunity to decide his free-agency future early, but remained unsigned several days into July, and made no secret that he was waiting on Leonard to make […]

With all of the hoopla surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of Anthony Davis and what eventually turned out to be failed pursuit of Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Kuzma has gotten lost in the fracas. But make no mistake: Kuzma is going to be absolutely imperative to the Lakers’ championship hopes going into next season. Yes, […]

Danny Green helped the Toronto Raptors win their first championship in franchise history. Now, shortly after making his decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers, the crafty swingman is thanking the city of Toronto, as well as his podcast followers: “I just want to give a huge shoutout to all the fans who loyally follow […]

Alex Caruso recently secured his immediate future by agreeing to a two-year, $5.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 25-year-old was impressive for the Lakers last season when called upon, and he was justly rewarded with a new contract. Recently, the former Texas A&M standout gave a shoutout to the South Bay Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a series of acquisitions after nearly wholesaling their entire roster in pursuit of Anthony Davis, but after striking out on Kawhi Leonard, the Lakers are still far from the favorite they expected to be after their roster turnaround. ESPN canvassed more than a dozen scouts and executives, with the consensus […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have a roster led by two top five players in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but Kyle Kuzma will have to play a major role for the Lakers this coming season. As a matter of fact, a Western Conference scout believes Kuzma may still have to be a focal point […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have built a more suitable roster to put alongside prized gem LeBron James, who signed a four-year deal with them last offseason. Following a disappointing 2018-19 season, the front office has now given James a superstar partner after trading for Anthony Davis, as well as surrounding him with a bevy of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have added another sharpshooter to their roster, agreeing to a two-year deal with veteran guard Avery Bradley on Monday. Although the Purple and Gold missed the opportunity to sign a lot of good free agents while waiting for Kawhi Leonard’s decision last week, there is no denying the fact that being […]

Former NBA stars Amar’e Stoudemire and Monta Ellis are both attempting a comeback and held a workout in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday evening. Among the dozen teams attending the workout, per Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, are the Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and […]

There was reportedly “no way” Kawhi Leonard was going to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers to play with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. There were multiple reports which claimed the Lakers were the front-runners to land Leonard, who is from California. However, those who know Leonard […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson believes that a fourth quarter lineup of LeBron James, Danny Green, Anthony Davis, Aver Bradley and Kyle Kuzma is unbeatable. Laker Nation, I’m dreaming about the 4th quarter Lakers team with LeBron, AD, Danny Green, Avery Bradley, and Kyle Kuzma. That’s almost unbeatable! — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) […]

There was a time when Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins was viewed as one of the best players in all of basketball. He was a 28 and 12 guy who could beat you up in the post, step out and make three-pointers and create for his teammates. But now, Cousins has reached a point […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have landed Kawhi Leonard to cap off what would have been a historically great offseason, but they did make another signing that is actually a terrific move and will make the team quite a bit better: Danny Green. Obviously, Green’s name does not carry the same cachet as Leonard’s. […]

While LeBron James recruited Kawhi Leonard to the Los Angeles Lakers, he wasn’t in the meeting with owner Jeanie Buss and general manager Rob Pelinka, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Leonard seriously considered joining the Lakers, but he decided to sign with the Los Angles Clippers instead and was able to convince Paul […]