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Frank Vogel has reportedly agreed to a deal to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Vogel is signing a three-year deal with the Lakers, the same deal Tyronn Lue turned down. Star small forward LeBron James has three years left on his deal with LA. Frank […]

Everything isn’t quite coming up Milhouse for the Los Angeles Lakers as of late. Following the team’s failure to make their way into the playoffs, Luke Walton parted ways with the franchise after a three-year run as the team’s head coach. The goal for the Lakers was to bring in a recognizable name with prior […]

Frank Vogel has reportedly emerged as a front-runner to be offered the Los Angeles Lakers’ head-coaching job, according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Vogel has coached the Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic. He went 250-181 with the Pacers in the regular season and 54-110 with the Magic. Vogel was 31-30 in the […]

Jason Kidd reportedly remains a strong candidate to play a prominent role as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Lakers head coaching search has become focused on Frank Vogel, who has coached the Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic. As the Lakers head coaching search has become […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were purportedly all set to hire former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue… until it all fall apart. According to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers and Lue were not only in disagreement over contract terms, but also with the notion of Jason Kidd possibly serving on Lue’s staff as […]

So much for sour grapes. LeBron James isn’t playing competitive basketball in May for the first time since 2005. Despite sitting at home and watching the action as other teams fight for a title and other players stake their claim as the best in the world, though, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar still seems happy […]

The Golden State Warriors have made history yet again. The two-time defending champions, playing their first game without an injured Kevin Durant, beat the Houston Rockets 118-113 in Game 6 of the teams’ hotly-contested second-round series, moving onto the Western Conference Finals for the fifth consecutive season. The last team to accomplish that impressive feat? […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows what it takes to be a champion, so it’s not surprising to see him full of praise for the Golden State Warriors after they take down the Houston Rockets in Game 6. The Warriors were at a disadvantage in the crucial contest after Kevin Durant got injured in […]

Mike Woodson and Lionel Hollins have reportedly been informed they are on the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching radar, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Woodson has coached the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks, while Hollins has coached the Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets. Former Knicks coach Mike Woodson and former Nets coach Lionel Hollins have been informed that they are […]

Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers stormed to Staples Center to protest and let the team’s management know that they’ve been disappointed with what’s happening with the team. However, while those who bleed Purple and Gold were airing their dissatisfaction with the Lakers, die-hard Los Angeles Clippers fan Clipper Darrell arrived to mock them during […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are a mess right now, and their players are reportedly not liking it — not one bit. After a tumultuous year that saw them miss the playoffs, lose Magic Johnson and fire head coach Luke Walton, the Lakers are once again embroiled in controversy after their failure to sign Tyronn Lue […]

Jason Kidd is reportedly a big believer in Lonzo Ball and wants to help the Los Angeles Lakers develop him, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Kidd has interviewed for the Lakers’ head coaching job. The Hall of Famer reportedly was going to be part of Tyronn Lue’s coaching staff, but Lue didn’t take the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James surprised his I PROMISE School students by announcing a $1 million Sports Matter grant from the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation to build a brand new gym. The I PROMISE School serves 240 of Akron Public School’s most at-risk third and fourth grade students. James, who was born and raised in […]

ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst says Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving “has had discussions with people” about playing for the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Irving becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Celtics. The Lakers have cap space to sign a max contract player like […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in all sorts of problems right now. Their future as a team looks as messy as the situation of their front office. Yes, they have LeBron James — who will undoubtedly become one of the best players in the league once again if he’s 100 percent healthy and committed to […]

Former NBA point guard and current ESPN NBA analyst Chauncey Billups says the Los Angeles Lakers were “disrespectful” to Tyronn Lue. The Lakers reportedly only offered Lue a three-year deal and wanted to pick his coaching staff. Billups says Los Angeles didn’t show Lue, who has won an NBA championship both as a player and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are an utter mess right now, and the fans are making their voices heard outside of Staples Center on Friday. A group of Lakers fans are protesting the organization. The fans can be heard saying “No more Rambis” and “No Jason Kidd.” Kurt Rambis has reportedly been given more power within […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, told Chris Broussard of Fox Sports that James hasn’t been in contact with Kawhi Leonard and wasn’t in Philadelphia recently recruiting him to the Lakers. Leonard becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Toronto […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luke Walton decided to part ways shortly after the 2018-19 regular season, leaving the team in search of a new head coach. There have been several candidates listed for the job in recent days, and now former Memphis Grizzlies head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has been added to the discussion. According […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year especially if you’re a fan of a team selecting in the NBA Draft lottery. The NBA draft signifies hope for fanbases desperate for relevance. Zion Williamson and Ja Morant are this year’s purveyors.  With the NBA Draft lottery next Tuesday, the NBA Combine next week, and the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are seemingly in free-fall as a franchise. After the team’s president of basketball operations, Lakers legend Magic Johnson, surprisingly resigned in impromptu fashion before the team’s season ended, it has been nothing but drama for the purple and gold. Now into the offseason, the drama continues, as the team’s coaching search […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss reportedly received suggestions to trade superstar LeBron James. The Lakers are in a disarray right now after failing to secure a deal with their top two coaching candidates. Monty Williams interviewed twice for the coaching vacancy but eventually signed with the Phoenix Suns. Former Cleveland Cavaliers Tyronn Lue ended […]

Richard Jefferson says LeBron James will not ask for a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers despite the franchise being an utter mess right now. Jefferson played with James on the Cleveland Cavaliers, was coached by Tyronn Lue and was the best man at Luke Walton’s wedding. The former NBA forward told Jorge Sedano on […]

Tyronn Lue reportedly “wanted no part” of Jason Kidd being his assistant coach on the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Ken Berger of Bleacher Report. The Lakers reportedly wanted to pick Lue’s assistants for him, and Kidd was one of the names LA liked. That was one of the deal-breakers for the ex-Cleveland Cavaliers coach: […]

FOX Sports analyst and NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe thinks LeBron James should request a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers are a mess right now. They were widely expected to hire Tyronn Lue, but negotiations fell apart after LA didn’t offer Lue a long-term deal. There have been rumors that some […]

Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers are planning a protest outside of Staples Center on Friday in hopes to voice their displeasure with the organization and its management, according to Fred Roggin of NBC Los Angeles. Lakers fans are a passionate bunch, and the recent streak of questionable decision-making has gotten most up in arms. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have regrouped after their fallout with Tyronn Lue and have begun their search for their next head coaching candidate, planning to interview Frank Vogel next, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Vogel flew out to Los Angeles on Thursday for the interview, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The former Orlando Magic and […]

A recent report by ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith noted that LeBron James “has quietly been about the business of trying to get Kawhi Leonard to come to the Los Angeles Lakers instead of the Los Angeles Clippers.” Smith also claimed on ESPN Radio that LeBron visited Leonard in Philadelphia, per LeBron Wire. This insight comes on the […]

00The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly talking only shorter-term deals with their coaching candidates after a fallout with frontrunner Tyronn Lue caused talks to dissolve on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. The terms are believed to match LeBron James’ remaining contract, which would be the next three years. The Lakers have "spoken in […]

Tyronn Lue is now out of the hunt for the head coaching position for the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a surprise to some, especially for the team’s general manager Rob Pelinka who didn’t expect the negotiations would fall apart. Per Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Pelinka never thought that the Lue-Lakers negotiation would reach an […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made it clear to their front office that he does not want to get involved in the current coaching search. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, James informed the Lakers that he will not play any role in the search for their new coach after parting ways with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly treated Tyronn Lue like a first-time head coach during contract negotiations, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. Lue reportedly wanted a longer deal than the Lakers were offering him. Los Angeles also was trying to pick Lue’s assistants for him. Lue and the Lakers have ended discussions. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were ready to hire former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue as their new main bench tactician, but the negotiations between the two parties went into a stalemate. A deal between Lue and the Lakers looked inevitable after one of their targets, Monty Williams, agreed to become the next head coach […]

Former NBA star Richard Jefferson expressed frustration over the recent development in the coaching search of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jefferson took to Twitter to publicly reveal that he feels bad for Tyronn Lue, LeBron James and Luke Walton. Jefferson’s reaction came after it was revealed that the Lakers and Lue failed to reach an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers appear not ready to name a new head coach who will replace Luke Walton after he was let go following a disappointing campaign this season. The Lakers are expected to sit down with more candidates in the coming days. And according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, team advisor Kurt Rambis is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly going to add Lionel Hollins, Frank Vogel and Mike Woodson to their coaching search, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Lakers and Tyronn Lue were unable to agree upon a deal and have ended talks. The Los Angeles Lakers are adding these former NBA coaches to their […]

Well, it looks like Tyronn Lue will not be named the Los Angeles Lakers new head coach after all. In spite of what seemed like a universal acceptance that Lue would become the next man to patrol the Lakers’ sidelines, it seems that both sides are moving on from talks after an impasse was reached. […]

Tyronn Lue has reportedly turned down a three-year, $18 million offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to be their next head coach. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Lue was looking for a five-year deal and a higher salary commensurate with his experience. Ty Lue and his reps turned down the Lakers’ offer Tuesday, per […]

Tyronn Lue and his representatives have reportedly informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he is moving on from trying to be hired as the next head coach, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Lakers will move on with their coaching search. Ty Lue and his representatives have informed the Lakers that he is moving […]