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After Charles Barkley eviscerated JJ Redick during Thursday’s edition of Inside the NBA, the first-year Los Angeles Lakers head coach dropped a gem of a response. “Literally don’t care,” Redick said via Dave McMenamin of ESPN on X. The comments don’t come as a surprise. Redick has been focused on winning and emphasized that in […]

When it comes to the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers always seem to find themselves tied to several notable players. This year is no different, as the Lakers are constantly tied to several players on the trade block. Their counterparts, the Los Angeles Clippers, aren’t always as aggressive when it comes to making […]

The Hawks enter this matchup red-hot, while the Lakers have also been playing well recently. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Lakers prediction and pick. The Hawks have been playing well recently and can make some noise in the East. Their keys are Trae Young and Jalen Johnson, who are powering […]

The NBA GOAT debate has primarily been between Michael Jordan and LeBron James for years, and Thursday night was a reminder why. The latter legend tied Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA history (562) with his 38-point masterpiece in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 114-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Lakers coach JJ […]

The Arizona basketball team got its most notable commitment of the class of 2025 when LeBron James’ son, Bryce, declared himself a Wildcat on Thursday. While the Los Angeles Lakers star is excited about the move for his son, he joked that his only issue with the decision ties back to former teammates Richard Jefferson […]

While there hasn’t been a lot of talk about Charles Barkley during the 2024-25 NBA season, the turn of the calendar to 2025 gave Barkley a reason to get fired up: Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick. Recently, amidst the latest wave of concern over NBA television ratings, former NBA analyst Redick pointed to a […]

LOS ANGELES – When it comes to defense, the Los Angeles Lakers’ game-plan starts and ends with Anthony Davis. The Lakers’ big man is one of the best and most versatile defenders in the NBA. So when you add a defensive-minded player like Shake Milton, the way the Lakers did via trade with the Brooklyn […]

Shaquille O’Neal, known for his dominance on the court and his larger-than-life personality off it, has added yet another tale to his legendary career. Former Lakers teammate and current Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue recently recounted a prank involving Shaq and then-rookie Devean George that has left fans and former players alike in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be taking on the Portland Trail Blazers, but they’ll most likely be doing it without one of their key players, as well as a key role player, according to Marc Stein. “The Lakers say Anthony Davis (left ankle sprain) and Gabe Vincent (left oblique strain) have been downgraded to doubtful […]

The Portland Trail Blazers hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Trail Blazers-Lakers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Trail Blazers-Lakers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  […]

It is no secret that Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James is a big fan of Ohio State football. That is also why James particularly had a great night on Wednesday, as he got to see the Buckeyes demolish the No. 1 College Football Playoff seed Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl Presented by […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers decided to trade D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets this past weekend, it signaled two things. The first was their need to address their front-court depth and versatility, which they did by acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith. The second was it signaled the Lakers’ confidence in Austin Reaves playing […]

Five years removed from his first Brooklyn Nets tenure, D’Angelo Russell is back in the back and white. The Los Angeles Lakers traded the former No. 2 pick to Brooklyn for the second time in his career on Sunday. Much has changed since Russell, now a 10-year veteran, was last with the Nets. “It’s just […]

The NBA closed out 2024 on a strong note, and despite the external conversations about the league’s significant ratings struggles, metrics around the league’s viewership indicate those concerns have been greatly exaggerated. There have been a handful of numbers thrown around regarding the NBA so far this season, whether it be a reported 18 percent […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans can be very critical of the players on the team, and that possibly could have an effect on that player’s value down the line. Patrick Beverley believes so, as he recently discussed D’Angelo Russell getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Russell has received criticism for […]

Earlier this week, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James turned 40 years old, marking another milestone for one of the greatest players the game has ever seen. The Lakers currently sit at 18-14 after Tuesday evening’s home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, a game in which James returned from a brief injury absence to score […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, it was obvious that Austin Reaves would see more time. In their latest game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, their first game of the trade, Reaves showed out and finished with a game-high 35 points, nine rebounds, and ten assists. Anthony Davis was asked […]

Following the Cleveland Cavaliers’ resounding 122-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on New Year’s Eve, Lakers head coach JJ Redick made a noteworthy observation highlighting the team’s dominance this season. Per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Redick noted that teams need to play “close to perfect basketball” to have a chance at toppling Cleveland. Redick’s comments […]

After missing a game due to illness, LeBron James is back in action for the Los Angeles Lakers for Tuesday night’s home game against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. More notably, it is his first game since turning 40 years old on Monday, which means another historic milestone for the four-time NBA Most Valuable […]

LOS ANGELES – If there was one player on the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster who had seen his name the most in trade rumors, it was D’Angelo Russell. The Lakers had re-acquired Russell in a midseason trade during the 2022-23 season, and it seemed like his name had been in trade chatter ever since. The […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry helped wrap up one of the best NBA Christmas Days in recent memory, and everyone around the league took notice of the Lakers-Warriors game. After the Los Angeles Clippers’ contest against the Warriors this past weekend, even James Harden had to acknowledge how fun it was. Harden, who recently passed […]

When news broke that the Los Angeles Lakers had acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets for a package of D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and a trio of second-round picks, it seemed like everyone had a take on how it could help the team. Some were excited about DFS’s outside shot, which […]

It’s no surprise that LeBron James is on the cusp of making NBA history, as he seems to do it every other week nowadays. However, former NBA coach George Karl isn’t impressed with “The King.” Karl responded “Who cares” to a SportsCenter post about James becoming the first person to ever play an NBA game […]

LOS ANGELES – Adjusting to the NBA can be challenging for a rookie. In the case of Dalton Knecht, during his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, he’s always seen plenty of ups and downs. Knecht has alternated between the bench and the starting lineup, and he’s currently one of the team’s top reserves. […]

Since leaving Ohio in 2019, Bronny James only played basketball in his home state once before Oct. 30, when he recorded five garbage time minutes against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Two months later, James played in a more meaningful game in Cleveland as a member of the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G-League. The South […]

Over their last eight games, the Los Angeles Lakers have gone 6-2 and are making their climb up the Western Conference standings. More importantly, both LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been available to lead the charge for JJ Redick’s squad. However, James and Davis are back on the injury report ahead of the team’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets recently, and those two players have been cleared to make their debut for Los Angeles against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Lakers head coach JJ Redick previously said the hope was that […]

The LeBron James tributes were out in full force for his 40th birthday on Monday, from former teammates to Bronny and other current rookie teammates to other sports leagues and more. The Los Angeles Lakers star took to Instagram to respond to all the well wishes in the best way possible: comparing himself to Mike […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz were involved in a deal surrounding Jazz center Walker Kessler over the summer. Although those talks fell through, any possible revisiting is not likely to happen. ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel explained the Jazz’s rationale for not trading Kessler to the Lakers. “One issue Utah has pointed […]

Jonas Valanciunas to the Los Angeles Lakers seems to be a growing rumor, but it hasn’t picked up much steam lately. Although the Washington Wizards are happy to trade the Lithuanian big man, they want the right compensation. ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel stated this about the likelihood of a Lakers and Valanciunas trade. “The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will conclude their mini California trip with a battle with the Los Angeles Lakers on New Year’s Eve. It’s time to ring in the New Year as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Cavaliers-Lakers prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 70-54. Recently, the Cavaliers defeated the Lakers […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers trading D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, they lost some of their backcourt depth. But in recent weeks, the consistent, strong play from Austin Reaves, Max Christie and Gabe Vincent made the Lakers more amenable to trading Russell. But in the coming days, the Lakers are hoping that they won’t […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a new weapon after making an attention-grabbing move recently to acquire versatile forward Dorian Finney-Smith via a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. For the veteran forward, going from the Nets to the Lakers is a welcome development for a number of reasons. For one, he won’t be playing for a […]

Newly acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith wasted no time soaking in the atmosphere of championship contention after being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Brooklyn Nets. Speaking to reporters, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Finney-Smith candidly compared the two franchises, highlighting the stark contrast in their aspirations. “It’s fun, man,” Finney-Smith said on Monday. “Just […]

After months of talks, negotiations and a late race to the finish line, the Los Angeles Lakers finally traded for Dorian Finney-Smith. It cost them D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three unprotected second-round picks, but Rob Pelinka finally landed the two-way wing who has alluded him for multiple transaction windows. The natural question after such […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have found their groove back after a 117-114 upset loss in Hollywood last Monday at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. Since then, Los Angeles has gone 2-0, with back-to-back victories over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day (115-113) and over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday (132-122). The Lakers pulled […]

Austin Reaves continues to impress in his third NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and former NBA player Jeff Teague has added an intriguing perspective to the ongoing buzz surrounding the rising star. During an appearance on the Club 520 Podcast, Teague offered high praise for Reaves, comparing him to Luka Dončić—albeit as a […]

Dorian Finney-Smith, a newly acquired forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, has made a noteworthy comparison between two of the NBA’s most elite playmakers: LeBron James and Luka Dončić. Per Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, Finney-Smith expressed excitement about joining forces with James, drawing parallels between the four-time NBA champion and the Dallas Mavericks’ young phenom. […]

LeBron James is officially 40 years of age. His birthday evokes mounds of adulation, but it also comes with an undeniable sense of urgency. While his legacy as an all-time great is ironclad, the four-time Finals MVP’s focus should still be winning championships. Many fans and pundits do not believe the Los Angeles Lakers (18-13) […]