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After yet another disappointing season, the Los Angeles Lakers will once again look to improve this summer as they attempt to maximize LeBron James’ tenure with the team. The four-time MVP, who missed the playoffs for the first time since 2005, still has three years left in his contract. The Lakers will be looking to […]

Kevin Durant’s tenure with the Golden State Warriors has made it easy to forget just how smooth he can be with the ball in his hands. There’s an argument to be made, of course, that Durant, playing more off the ball for the Warriors than he ever did with the Oklahoma City Thunder, has reached […]

Kobe Bryant recently went on SiriusXM NBA Radio to discuss the NBA season writ large, and, not unexpectedly, the lines of questioning ended up returning to Bryant’s former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the season they’ve had in the first year of LeBron James there: "L.A. don't play, man"#Lakers legend Kobe Bryant thinks LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James’ best friend, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade, isn’t worried about The King. James is missing the playoffs this season for the first time since his second year in the NBA during his first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron, who won two titles with Wade on the […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers fire head coach Luke Walton after the season ends, Miami Heat assistant Juwan Howard would be a candidate to replace him, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. Howard and Lakers star LeBron James were together for four seasons in Miami. Stein is reporting that Howard, who played over […]

The Anthony Davis trade drama at the February trade deadline essentially tore up the Los Angeles Lakers’ locker room and front office. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss called all the Davis rumors “fake news” even though everyone knew Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka were aggressively trying to acquire Davis. ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst elaborated on that […]

According to ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball is loved by his teammates. Ball is a polarizing player around the league because of his outspoken dad, LaVar Ball. However, players on the Lakers, especially star LeBron James, have nothing but respect for Ball and his game. “LeBron praised Lonzo before […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will try and trade for New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis again this summer after failing to acquire him at the February trade deadline. ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst, though, doesn’t like the Lakers’ chances of getting Davis. “Do I love their chances? I do not,” Windhorst told Erik Garcia Gundersen […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball and agent Harrison Gaines mutually agreed to parts ways on Thursday. Gaines and Ball didn’t have any type of falling out, according to Gaines. The two sides just wanted to head in separate directions. When asked if the Ball family’s impending lawsuit against Alan Foster played a role in the […]

The general consensus is that the Los Angeles Lakers will fire Luke Walton from his head-coaching position at the conclusion of this season, but Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is throwing his full support behind Walton: “I wish him the best for the future,” Curry said after the Warriors’ 108-90 win over the Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to the late rapper Nipsey Hussle on Thursday night by holding a moment of silence prior to their matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Nipsey Hussle, real name Ermias Joseph Asghedom, was an acclaimed artist on the hip-hop scene, and was also involved in community work in his native […]

Veteran guard Rajon Rondo has taken notice of the ease in which the visiting Golden State Warriors were able to dispatch his Los Angeles Lakers in three quarters, first building a 27-point lead in the first quarter and later putting it away once more in the third quarter, dealing the last haymaker that would force […]

LOS ANGELES – Coaching in the NBA or any professional sport these days is a thankless job. The head coach is almost always the fall guy whenever things go wrong even stuff out of their control like injuries. Luke Walton of the Los Angeles Lakers is no exception. Walton has seemingly been on the hot […]

While the Golden State Warriors were manhandling the Los Angles Lakers as LeBron James sat on the bench, his family and their dog were having some fun back at the crib. James’ wife Savannah shared Instagram stories of their kids fooling around the house. Their dog, too, was part of the mini-festivities. His son even […]

Steve Kerr was concerned Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors might be “sleepy” for their matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Any worries about that possibility coming to fruition vanished after the game’s first few minutes, though, as the two-time defending champions, in full-on playoff mode, jumped out to a 34-8 lead […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball has parted with his agent, Harrison Gaines. Ball issued a statement regarding the matter to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne on April 4. Harrison Gaines has been a trusted advisor and close friend for many years. He guided my NBA career with integrity and always had my best interests at heart. […]

It remains to be seen whether LeBron James will have another chance to win the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Given that jarring uncertainty, the likelihood of him ever meeting the Golden State Warriors again with a championship on the line is almost slim to none. The two-time defending champions are in a more stable position than […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso came out of nowhere for a putback slam over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. LeBron James, who was chilling on the bench, was forced to rise up from his seat. Per NBA on TNT, watch Alex Caruso deliver his shocking putback slam. Notice how the Lakers’ bench […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James made a vow to hip-hop star Nipsey Hussle, who passed away earlier this week due to a violent shooting. Via Instagram, James vowed to continue the marathon. He also hopes to make Nipsey Hussle proud. The rapper was recently added to a mural in Los Angeles right beside […]

Midway through the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors’ matchup at Staples Center, LeBron James and Kevin Durant were spotted by the TV cameras having a private chat near the home team’s bench. Just two of the NBA's best players chatting 😉 pic.twitter.com/zf4FFniy39 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 5, 2019 This could be nothing […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr came into the defense of Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton, who is currently under fire after failing to lead his team to the playoffs even with LeBron James around. Most fans are pinning the blame on Walton, who is coaching in his third season in Los […]

Former point guard and head coach Mark Jackson has not seen time with an NBA team since 2014. He has instead spent almost five years as an analyst for ESPN. Jackson is likely enjoying his new 0ff-court role. But FOX Sports analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharp thinks Jackson deserves better. On […]

Colin Cowherd believes that LeBron James is turning the Los Angeles Lakers into a Western Conference version of his Cleveland Cavaliers team in the past. Cowherd made the assessment after seeing the list of potential coaching candidates for the Lakers next season. The list includes Juwan Howard, Tyronn Lue, Luke Walton, Jason Kidd, Derek Fisher, […]

Colin Cowherd can see the future. Well, probably not. But the FOX Sports personality suggested as much on Thursday’s edition of The Herd, insisting that LeBron James’ time competing for championships is over due to the widespread of dysfunction of the Los Angeles Lakers. “The title runs for LeBron are over,” Cowherd said. “I don’t see […]

Rival executives reportedly believe should Jimmy Butler decide not to re-sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, he might sign with the Los Angeles Lakers unless he chooses the Brooklyn Nets, according to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report. Butler becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Sixers. Rival executives […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is reportedly having trouble recruiting stars to join him in Space Jam 2, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Filming of Space Jam 2 begins this summer. It’s expected to be released in July of 2021. According to Brian Windhorst, LeBron James is having trouble convincing players […]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry expects LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to “regroup” next season. James is missing the playoffs this season for the first time since his second season in the league when he was with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Coming into 2018-19, LeBron had been to eight-straight NBA Finals, […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant recently posted a video on Instagram explaining how he grew up loving the game of basketball and idolizing legends such as Scottie Pippen and Vince Carter. He also said that he would have loved to play with the Los Angeles Lakers with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv2COC-DFlI/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=14vtt1amjn5su Durant, […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed disappointment in the Los Angeles Lakers coming short of playoff expectations, along with LeBron James missing the postseason for the first time since 2005. While the Lakers’ brass did not guarantee a playoff berth, fans expected that to be an unsaid hope for the franchise after signing James […]

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut claims to have been lied to when first joining the Los Angeles Lakers last season in a non-guaranteed one-year contract, as the 7-footer felt the organization had assured him the team planned to keep him for the remainder of the season. After signing the deal of Sept. 19, the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be looking for a new head coach next season, as Luke Walton hasn’t been able to lead them to success despite the arrival of LeBron James last summer. A lot of people believe that Walton doesn’t have what it takes to call the shots for a championship contender. […]

Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas pulled no punches when it came to assessing LeBron James’ first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, claiming it has been an “absolute failure” in his eyes during a guest appearance in ESPN’s Get Up! “It was an absolute failure for him,” said Thomas. “This is the first time that […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is questionable for Thursday night’s game when they face the Golden State Warriors due to a foot injury: Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (left foot peroneal tendinitis) is listed as QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow's game against the Warriors — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) April 4, 2019 For the sixth straight season, the […]

Tracy McGrady says it’s time to stop blaming Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton for the team’s misfortunes this season. Instead, the ESPN NBA analyst and seven-time All-Star said the front office should own up to the Lakers’ dismal performance in 2018-19. He made his sentiments known during an episode of ESPN’s “The Jump” […]

Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss admits she doubted some of the people she was working with during the Anthony Davis trade saga. During a live podcast taping this week, Buss says she sat down with the people she works with. During the Davis trade saga, a lot of sensitive details were leaked to the media. […]

Jeannie Buss has already decried the supposed role “fake news” played in her team’s labors throughout 2018-19. As the Los Angeles Lakers are about to embark on another long offseason, then, it’s hardly surprising she’s at least somewhat pushing back on countless recent reports that coach Luke Walton is on the verge of being dismissed. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is going to do whatever it takes to get the franchise better this summer. The Lakers will have cap space to sign a max player this offseason to pair alongside LeBron. And James says he will be active in recruitment once free agency begins on July 1. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were fourth place in the Western Conference when LeBron James strained his groin in a Christmas victory over the Golden State Warriors. By the time he returned over a month later, the Lakers had fallen out of playoff position altogether, going just 6-11 when he was sidelined. Now, two weeks after […]

It’s become increasingly convenient to forget Michael Jordan’s two-season stint with the Washington Wizards. The sustained struggles to re-capture the magic that earned him the distinction of greatest player ever even before coming out of retirement again in 2001, though, should nevertheless count as a chink in Jordan’s armor when assessing whether a given player […]