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Negotiations between the Los Angeles Lakers and Tyronn Lue have reportedly reached an impasse without a deal to make him the franchise’s next head coach, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Negotiations between the Los Angeles Lakers and Ty Lue have reached an impasse without a deal to make him the franchise’s next head coach, […]

So much for the dissolution of Big Baller Brand. According to celebrity gossip site TMZ, LaVar Ball is in the process of expanding the company despite a recent scandal involving one of its original founders that cost the business and Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball millions of dollars. “But now, we’ve learned LaVar is […]

Josh Hart’s sophomore season didn’t exactly as planned. To avoid the struggles going forward that kept him from living up to expectations in 2018-19, the Los Angeles Lakers guard first needs to achieve a clean bill of health, and seems well on his way to doing so. In an Instagram post on Wednesday captured by […]

Kyle Kuzma will represent the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2019 NBA draft lottery, according to Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet. The draft lottery is scheduled next Tuesday, May 14 in Chicago. The Lakers are projected to get the 11th pick, with a 9.4 percent chance to get into the top four and a two […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly did not consider Tyronn Lue a unanimous favorite for the job over Monty Williams due to one factor in particular. Lue is likely set to join the Lakers, while Williams was named the new coach of the Phoenix Suns. But it appears that Lue wasn’t the overwhelming favorite to earn […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly never officially offered Monty Williams the head coaching job, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Williams signed a five-year deal with the Phoenix Suns last week to become their new head coach. The Lakers, meanwhile, are widely expected to hire former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue soon. “My understanding […]

The NBA playoffs are in full swing. But the 22 teams that aren’t still fighting for a shot at the league championship have their eyes set elsewhere: the Amateur Draft. While the draft won’t be held until June 20, teams are in the midst of in-depth research on all possible targets. This includes the Los […]

It looks like Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss is counting on general manager Rob Pelinka to turn the franchise around without any help. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Lakers reportedly told coaching candidates they won’t hire anyone above Pelinka and that he’s in charge. Magic Johnson stepped down from his president role […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James has always expressed interest in other sports besides his own. He is very publicly a fan of the Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Browns. Additionally, he supports Liverpool Football Club, who played FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi Wednesday for a spot in the Champions League Final Liverpool came into […]

Some members of the New Orleans Pelicans reportedly thought the Los Angeles Lakers’ trade offer for Anthony Davis at the February trade deadline was pretty attractive, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The Lakers’ trade package was headlined by Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram. Ingram was diagnosed with a blood clot in his […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Nick Young has recently come out with his fearless forecast of how he thinks the Lakers will shape up for next season. According to the one-time NBA champion, the Lakers are going to absolutely dominate the league if they are somehow able to piece together an unlikely Big 4. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers decided to part ways with Luke Walton shortly after the 2018-19 regular season, leaving the team in search of a new head coach. There are said to be several candidates for the job, including former Cavs playcaller Tyronn Lue, who has emerged as a frontrunner. If Lue is hired, he would […]

Frank Vogel could be part of the latest drama enfolding the NBA’s most glamorous franchise. The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in talks with Tyronn Lue to become the franchise’s next head coach, and although he hasn’t accepted the offer yet, there are reports that the hiring of Lue will be made official within the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are already working towards a deal with Tyronn Lue to officially make him the next head coach of the team, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Lue will take the place of erstwhile Lakers coach Luke Walton, who has already been hired to take over the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly ready to move toward hiring Monty Williams as their new head coach, so they were surprised he signed with the Phoenix Suns, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Williams signed a five-year deal with the Suns. The Lakers are now expected to hire former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue. […]

Tyronn Lue celebrated his 42nd birthday last week with a Los Angeles Lakers-themed cake, according to TMZ. The Lakers are widely expected to hire Lue as their next head coach since the Phoenix Suns hired Philadelphia 76ers assistant Monty Williams. Lue coached Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers for three seasons. […]

Things did not exactly go as planned in LeBron James’ first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers were unable to land another star to put alongside James, injuries ravaged the roster, the team did not make the playoffs and, most shocking of all, Magic Johnson stepped down as team president. So, basically, the […]

Even though the NBA playoffs are still in full swing, fans can’t help but look at next season’s free agents as they envision their teams landing a superstar. Los Angeles Lakers legend Mychal Thompson was forced to dodge some awkward inquisitions when questions over where his son, Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson, would sign […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson could consider a return to his hometown of Los Angeles if his current team doesn’t fork out the bucks he deserves this summer. Though he could consider joining the L.A. Clippers over the Los Angeles Lakers if the Dubs come shy of the max, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. […]

Norman Powell was nearly out of superlatives, invoking the name of The Black Mamba himself, Kobe Bryant, after witnessing Kawhi Leonard trot out a supernatural performance to even the series at 2-2. The Toronto Raptors forward led all scorers with 39 points and 14 rebounds, also playing a game-high 43 minutes in a clutch effort […]

The summer of 2019 is likely to be one of the most consequential offseasons in recent history for the Los Angeles Lakers. Given the recent resignation of Magic Johnson as president of basketball operations in the wake of the Lakers’ underwhelming season, the pressure will be on general manager Rob Pelinka to sign a max-level […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has nothing but praise for Duke standout and consensus 2019 No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson. James appeared on another episode of HBO’s “The Shop,” and Zion became one of the talking points. On the clip released by HBO on Twitter, The King gave his insights on what he […]

LeBron James has officially broken his silence regarding the resignation of Magic Johnson as the Los Angeles Lakers’ President of Basketball Operations last month. The four-time MVP made his public reaction to Johnson’s sudden exit from the Lakers in the most recent episode of his HBO show “The Shop,” and it was clear that he’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly going to make Tyronn Lue their next head coach, with the contract offer set to be given within the next week or two. A lot of people believe that the Purple and Gold are making the right decision to sign Lue, including one of the players he once coached, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly closing in on a deal to hire Tyronn Lue as its next head coach to replace the seat left by Luke Walton, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Lakers are proceeding toward an offer to Ty Lue in the coming days, and have no plans to introduce new […]

Washington Wizards big man Dwight Howard did not exactly have the best year of his career during his single season with the Los Angeles Lakers. As a matter of fact, many believed that to have been a failed experiment, which led to Howard walking away from the Purple and Gold the following summer as a […]

According to reports, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to make Tyronn Lue their next head coach, with an offer expected to be presented to him within the next couple of days. Several people close to controlling owner Jeanie Buss have expressed their support on this potential hire, including the team’s former President of Basketball […]

Daniel Jones has received more flak than any other player selected in the 2019 NFL Draft. To overcome criticism gleaned from the New York Giants taking him at No. 6 overall in the biggest media market in the world, the former Duke quarterback would do well to embrace “Mamba Mentality,” the mindset championed by Los […]

With Monty Williams heading to the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers are zeroing in on hiring Tyronn Lue as their next coach. Coincidentally, Lue and LeBron James will be together this weekend in Las Vegas for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Daniel Jacobs fight: Ty Lue and LeBron James are expected to be at the […]

Phil Jackson reportedly told Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss that hiring Tyronn Lue as head coach would be a good move for the franchise, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. With the Phoenix Suns hiring Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams on Friday, the franchise is widely expected to hire Lue, […]

When Paul Millsap signed with the Denver Nuggets during the summer of 2017, he was considered one of the best two-way players in the game and was coming off of four straight All-Star appearances. However, the Millsap that the Nuggets have gotten has not even resembled the player he was during his run with the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still finalizing a compelling offer for soon-to-be head coach Tyronn Lue. However, according to reports, neither LeBron James nor his agent/business partner Rich Paul were part of the decision. This despite having had recent conversations over the course of the last few weeks, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have no plans to interview any more candidates in their coaching search, hoping to extend a formal offer to Tyronn Lue in the coming days, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne. Lue’s biggest competition, Monty Williams, recently agreed to a five-year deal to coach the Phoenix Suns earlier Friday, […]

Following the agreement between Phoenix Suns and their soon-to-be new head coach Monty Williams, the expectation is that Tyronn Lue will become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, though an offer has yet to be extended his way, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Lakers had been courting Williams at first, but given […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly sensitive to the outside narrative that superstar small forward LeBron James and his representatives are calling the shots, according to Bill Oram of The Athletic. If the Lakers hire Tyronn Lue as its new head coach, there will be a prevailing thought around the league that James is basically […]

While his NBA career never really got a chance to take off, Royce White still possesses some superstar-caliber confidence. This is exactly what he exuded when he was drafted as the first overall pick in this year’s BIG3 draft: "I'm 6'8", 270. I'm a point guard. It's only two of me in the world. One […]

Former NBA swingman Lamar Odom is looking to get back to his roots after encountering some tough times over the years. Now a member of the Big 3, the 39-year-old Odom is working hard to regain the skills that once allowed him to become a key cog for both the Los Angeles Clippers and Los […]

Agents and general managers around the league reportedly view Linda Rambis as a “shadow owner” of the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Ramona Shelburne and Amin Elhassan of ESPN (h/t Dan Feldman of NBC Sports). Linda is the wife of Kurt Rambis, who is the Lakers’ Senior Basketball Advisor. Linda is very close with Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers did land the biggest fish in free agency last summer, signing LeBron James to a multi-year deal. However, that was widely expected. What we didn’t really know for sure was what other stars the Lakers would bring in alongside James. They tried to get Paul George. They failed. They tried to […]