Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 58

Rajon Rondo was an elite point guard during his peak. Thanks to his high IQ, elite playmaking, and hustle, Rondo was a force to be reckoned with. In fact, he played a key role for the Boston Celtics’ 2008 NBA championship conquest and the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship run inside the NBA Bubble. […]

Team USA brought home another gold medal at the Olympics this summer with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James at the helm. It was James’ third gold medal after being a part of Team USA in 2008 and 2012. Following the Olympics, LeBron James went a got a new tattoo that was inspired by Team […]

If there was a word to describe A’ja Wilson, the proper term would be dominant. The Las Vegas Aces are expected to win another title because of her leadership throughout the season even with the departure of Candace Parker. As a result of those on-court efforts and intangibles, she also won the WNBA MVP award. […]

New Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko is expected to have a healthy season this year after a career-threatening blood clot issue. Koloko spoke with TMZ and shared his excitement about the upcoming season, and is hoping that everything works out for him. “I feel amazing,” Koloko said. “My doctors gave me the green light […]

Bronny James has received some criticism since getting drafted by the Lakers, and it hasn’t stopped. Kwame Brown, who is known for giving his hot takes about the league, recently had a few things to say about James and how he thinks his career will pan out. “This is the travesty that people are not […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have high hopes for the upcoming 2024-25 campaign, and with guys like LeBron James and Austin Reaves leading the way, it’s not hard to see why. Reaves has quickly become one of James’ most trusted teammates with the Lakers, and the pair, alongside Anthony Davis, will likely play a huge role […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is hinting at what may be coming next for him when his basketball days are over. James says he is interested in possibly working as a sports broadcaster when he’s retired. James made the comments on the GoJo and Golic show, that he may end up in a broadcast […]

Austin Reaves has taken quite the path on his journey to the pros. Going from Wichita State through the University of Oklahoma before landing with the Los Angeles Lakers is quite uncommon. If not for the right mentors, the wily wing might have never made it to the G League much less the glamor of […]

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers have been linked rivals going back to Wilt Chamberlin’s days. It is not often the two franchises have stars team up but LeBron James revealed what Stephen Curry was like in the Olympics while playing for Team USA. It was not the first interaction since the two […]

Team USA brought home their fifth straight Olympics gold medal this summer with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James at the helm. It was James’ third gold medal and it’s not a stretch to suggest that Team USA might have been in trouble had he not been on the roster. But prior to the actual […]

Making plays to create the best shot is a key ingredient for successful NBA teams. Given that open shots for high -percentage shots put points on the board, this doesn’t come as a surprise. However, NBA players are just humans too. As a result, they aren’t always going to make their shots. While NBA players […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves recently offered a unique perspective on LeBron James’ approach to basketball, particularly when it comes to one-on-one matchups. During an appearance with BustaJack Golf, Reaves discussed his willingness to take on any challenger in a one-on-one game, saying, “I’ll play anyone 1-on-1. I’m not saying I’m gonna win, but […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his son Bronny James are back in the lab practicing for the upcoming season. As he posted a recent workout video, LeBron is in great shape for 2024-25. The 40-year-old veteran recently gave his son Bronny advice on social media earlier this month before dishing on his first experience […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James was left in awe of a fellow ageless wonder on Thursday night. James was clearly following the game between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots, as he instantly reacted to Aaron Rodgers’ first touchdown pass at MetLife Stadium as a Jet. “Helluva drive by 8!” […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in for a new challenge this season, with a new coach and a new system, though for LeBron James, things are business as usual as he enters Year 22. In a workout video, James wowed fans with his peak physical condition that contributed to his longevity in the NBA. The […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani went 6-6 with three home runs during the team’s 20-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Ohtani also became the first player to reach the 50-50 club. Ohtani’s historic day led to no shortage of reaction from around the sports world. In fact, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron […]

As Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Bronny James approach their first NBA season as teammates, another son of LeBron, Bryce James, says he would beat his dad in a 1-on-1 game. Bryce was asked who would win in a hypothetical 1-on-1 between him and his father, LeBron, in a video posted by the […]

In the summer of 2011, Chris Paul was destined to a trade from New Orleans to Hollywood. The only thing nobody knew was whether he’d start the season as the point guard of the LA Lakers or Clippers.  While the Clippers eventually won the CP3 sweepstakes (thanks to former commissioner David Stern’s intervention), it makes […]

As of the 2023-24 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup currently consists of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell, and Rui Hachimura. However, the lineup could change heading into the 2024-25 season after the training camp results. This will all depend on what the new set of talent could show during […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have become notorious for consistently popping up on the trade rumors. In recent memory, many believed that players like Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, or Trae Young would end up suiting up for the Purple and Gold. However, these deals never came to fruition. But that doesn’t mean it’s no longer possible […]

As the NBA season approaches, many people are wondering about the state of the Los Angeles Lakers. The team did not make any moves besides hiring JJ Redick as their head coach and drafting Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. One of the most interesting topics is how much playing time James will see this season, […]

In the latest episode of the “OG’s Podcast” with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal shared insights into his time playing alongside Kobe Bryant during their tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. O’Neal, who played eight seasons with Bryant, provided a glimpse into the motivational tactics he used to push his former […]

NBA fans can be forgiven for only having so many names come to mind when confronted with a seven-foot question mark of a man. The Rudy Gobert hating Shaquille O’Neal is one of the first names that come to mind but the NBA on TNT cut-up character had to set the record straight amid some […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young’s NFL career isn’t off to the start he envisioned. After a brutal rookie season and an offseason coaching change, Young’s second year isn’t progressing any better. After two ugly losses to the Saints and Chargers, head coach Dave Canales announced on Monday that Young will be benched in favor of […]

Only the most ardent haters dispute the on-court greatness of NBA icon and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. His combination of skill, ability, basketball IQ, composure and durability undeniably earn him a special place in the sport’s history. There are those, however, who take issue with and mock some of his off-court decisions […]

We’ve got the Los Angeles Lakers 2024-2025 Season Results according to NBA 2K25 to see how the game thinks the team will perform this year. Last year, the Lakers finished the season 47-35 and made the playoffs. However, they lost to the Denver Nuggets in the First Round in 5 games. Will they fare better […]

The 2024 offseason has done nothing but raise eyebrows for fans of the Los Angeles Lakers. Sure, they made a major coaching change, hiring JJ Redick as the team’s new head coach following two solid, if uninspiring years from Darvin Ham, and they also brought in Dalton Knecht, one of the best players in college […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have championship aspirations as implied by Jeanie Buss as it will be off the back of superstar LeBron James who turns 40-years old in December and is entering his 22nd season in the NBA. However, there have been people in the NBA world that has said the Lakers star in James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are sure to be under the microscope this upcoming season as they usher in the JJ Redick era. There’s always eyes on a LeBron James team, but that’s not the only reason why fans will be tuning in. The Lakers are preparing for the debut of Bronny James’ rookie season, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Christian Koloko, a seven-foot center and rim protector, who was forced out of the league because of a blood clot issue. After being waived by the Toronto Raptors on January 17, he was placed on the NBA’s Fitness-to-Play panel, a group of doctors reviewing medical records to determine whether a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a much-needed signing on Saturday. After they lost Christian Wood due to knee surgery, they regained their depth by signing former Toronto Raptors big man Christian Koloko, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Koloko finds himself in a nice situation for him. The former Arizona big man averaged 3.1 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t done much in the way of improving their roster this offseason. But with the recent injury development to Christian Wood, who underwent an arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee which would then keep him out for a minimum of eight weeks, the Lakers may have to bolster their frontcourt. […]

There is nothing LeBron James can do to silence the narrative that he used his power and influence to land his son, Bronny James, on the Los Angeles Lakers. Even if the younger James succeeds on the court, there are those who will still find issue with the way he wound up in LA. But […]

Every year, no matter what has transpired during the offseason, the expectation for the Los Angeles Lakers is to win a championship. This was always the mindset with Kobe Bryant, and this has continued to be the mindset since LeBron James joined the organization in 2018. To say things have been shaky in Los Angeles […]

The NBA lost a legend this year when Jerry West passed away in June. Although he is known in Los Angeles Lakers history as a 14-time All-Star and Hall of Famer, West meant more to the world of basketball and the NBA as a whole. While they will never confirm it, West is the logo […]

The Los Angeles Lakers struck out on a laundry list of veteran targets this offseason. One of the most prominent ones was shooting guard Dejounte Murray, who the Atlanta Hawks traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. There was one major roadblock that prevented the Lakers from landing the 27-year-old, via ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “The Hawks […]

In a heartfelt Instagram post, beloved assistant coach Phil Handy of the Los Angeles Lakers announced his departure from the team after five unforgettable seasons. Handy played a pivotal role in helping LeBron James and the Lakers win the 2020 NBA Championship. He will be missed but also in high demand. The Lakers and tributes […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West passed away last June at 86. While West had harsh things to say about the Purple and Gold in recent years, the team still decided to pay special tribute to “The Logo,” and one of the 75 best players in league history. Ahead of the 2024-2025 season, the Lakers […]

Former NBA big man Montrezl Harrell has found a new home for his career outside of the NBA. Harrell has agreed to a deal with the Adelaide 36ers of Australia’s NBL, according to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc. “Harrell — a 6’7 power forward and 2020 NBA Sixth Man of the Year — will be an injury […]