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On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers got blown out by a New Orleans Pelicans team missing the services of superstar Anthony Davis. The game ended 128-115, but at one point, the hapless Lakers were down by as many as 20 points. LeBron James was certainly not happy about the manner of the defeat, and […]

LeBron James was more than a little bit disappointed on Saturday night as his Los Angeles Lakers squad suffered a blowout loss against an Anthony Davis-less New Orleans Pelicans team. Following the defeat, James questioned his young team’s sense of urgency, and pointed out that their inexperience might ultimately prove to be their downfall: “How […]

Rajon Rondo and the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff hopes suffered a major blow after the team lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 128-115. After earning an impressive win against the Houston Rockets back in Thursday, the Lakers looked to take advantage of an Anthony Davis-less Pelicans. However, they struggled all game, allowing the New Orleans […]

Despite failing to earn a much-needed win against the New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James notched another accomplishment, as he’s now tenth in the all-time assists leaderboard. LeBron just tied Andre Miller with his 8,524th career assist, good for 10th in NBA history. — Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 24, 2019 James finished […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have missed out on most of the star players they’ve tried to sign or trade for this season. Yes, they have struck gold with LeBron James, locking him to a four-year deal, but the rest has been a strike and miss for the Purple and Gold franchise. Paul George decided to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are growing more frustrated by the day as they are struggling to find consistency in the final stretch of the regular season. Their frustration is evident on Lance Stephenson late in the game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The referees gave Stephenson a technical foul after pretending to throw the ball […]

Cheick Diallo is oozing potential. The New Orleans Pelicans big man has the makeup of someone who can do a lot offensively. He’s also an underrated rebounder and solid defender wrapped up in a 22-year-old body. In Saturday’s contest against the Los Angeles Lakers, he showed off some of that defensive prowess, with a strong block […]

As expected, New Orleans Pelicans fans booed Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James when he touched the ball during the team’s pregame layup line on Saturday. Pelicans star big man Anthony Davis has requested a trade from New Orleans and it is widely believed he wants to be traded to the Lakers to […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry says the decision to hold out superstar big man Anthony Davis on Saturday has nothing to do with the fact the team is playing against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis, who has requested a trade, reportedly prefers to be traded to the Lakers. Gentry says […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis will not play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, and rumor has it that it is part of a pre-approved plan with the NBA: Re: Anthony Davis rest tonight Sources tell me this was a part of the pre-approved plan. Team has been transparent with AD and […]

The Pelicans are resting Anthony Davis in tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in New Orleans. Davis played 19 minutes in the Pelicans’ 126-111 loss to the Pacers in Indiana last night. Pelicans star Anthony Davis will sit tonight’s back to back against the Los Angeles Lakers due to rest. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

Anthony Davis requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans last month. He’s represented by Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, agent and longtime friend of LeBron James. Subsequent reporting following his trade request indicated that Davis plans to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent regardless of where he might be dealt […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was recently praised by Laker legend and Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, calling him this generation’s hero. The four-time MVP responded to KAJ’s comments, saying that he’s honored to be recognized by one of the players he idolized growing up. A real honor to have someone of your stature […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball has a bone bruise in his left ankle and it could force him to miss even more time, according to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times. Ball suffered a Grade 3 left ankle sprain on Jan. 19 against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers said he was going […]

Earlier in the month, Anthony Davis asked the New Orleans Pelicans for a trade, and it did not take long for the Los Angeles Lakers to pounce. The Lakers aggressively pursued Davis before the Feb. 7 trade deadline, reportedly making a godfather offer that was said to include Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Ivica […]

Anyone that grew up watching Space Jam doesn’t need much of a reason to get excited for Space Jam 2. Especially since the release date has now been announced as July 16, 2021. However, if you did need help getting excited, LeBron James is here to help. Mark those 📆 right now!! This is going to be […]

Despite voicing his desire to return to Boston last summer, Kyrie Irving has since been noncommittal on his intentions for his impending free agency. Danny Ainge has no shortage of confidence that a “marriage” between the two will occur. However, the rest of the league is eagerly awaiting Uncle Drew’s decision on whether he’ll commit […]

Have you ever wanted to own a piece of basketball history? Well, now you can, because Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has announced that he’s selling his memorabilia. As we’d previously revealed, the Lakers legend is auctioning off four of his five NBA rings. Now, according to Goldin Auctions, we know why he’s doing that. According to Jabbar, […]

When LeBron James blesses your moves, you know you’ve made it, and the latest player to be blessed by The King is new Los Angeles Lakers swingman Reggie Bullock: LeBron James on Reggie Bullock: "I mean, he's a vet. Not only defensively was he getting into him w/ the game plan just trying to put […]

After amassing a 19-point lead against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, the Houston Rockets had an abysmal fourth quarter, only scoring 16 points to choke the game away. LeBron James and his Lakers emerged victorious in this one, with a final score of 111-106. Following the disappointing defeat, Rockets point guard Chris Paul did […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram played an integral role in the team’s win over the Houston Rockets. It appears even forward LeBron James was impressed with his initiative, as Ingram was more aggressive than usual in the Lakers’ 111-106 victory. James even dispelled any notion of him being just a wingman, via Ryan Ward […]

Los Angeles Lakers sophomore Kyle Kuzma was outstanding on Thursday, as he helped his team to a 111-106 victory against the Houston Rockets. Following the contest, Kuzma was all praises for his team’s effort, particularly on the defensive end, as they were able to somewhat contain MVP candidate James Harden in the matchup: Kyle Kuzma […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off an impressive 111-106 come-from-behind victory on Thursday against the Houston Rockets. Following the contest, head coach Luke Walton had nothing but wonderful things to say about guard Josh Hart, who made quite an impact despite playing just 19 minutes off the bench and not putting up big numbers in […]

Coming out of the All-Star break, LeBron James said that the Los Angeles Lakers would be in “playoff mode” for the rest of the way. It certainly did not look like the Lakers’ were in playoff mode midway through the third quarter against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, as they trailed by 19 points. […]

Despite a rather lethargic start in their first game back after the All-Star break, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were still able to overcome a sizable deficit against the Houston Rockets on Thursday. After a huge fourth quarter, the Lakers emerged on top in this one with a final score of 111-106 against […]

The Houston Rockets blew a 19-point lead against the Los Angeles Lakers in their first game back after the All-Star break, but the backcourt duo of Chris Paul and James Harden had some beef to cook with lead official Scott Foster. The backcourt tandem cited a lack of willingness to engage with players after a […]

Chris Paul pulled a questionable maneuver on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, locking down an armbar while battling for a rebound in the winding minutes of the first half. The Houston Rockets guard took no prisoners, even if James is part of the long-known Banana Boat crew, and he was whistled for a loose […]

After watching his team fall out of playoff position while rehabbing a strain in his groin, LeBron James has been forced to up his intensity and engagement a bit sooner than he would like: “Obviously, we would have loved to have success when I was out, but we didn’t, so this is where we [are] […]

LOS ANGELES – After an ugly stretch heading into the All-Star break, the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to an impressive start to the final 25 games of their regular season. LeBron James and company were able to erase a 19-point deficit against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night at the Staples Center to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers began their final playoff push in a huge way, defeating the Houston Rockets, 111-106, after overcoming a 19-point deficit. On the same night, Brandon Ingram also had one of his better games of the season. The former second overall pick contributed 27 points and 13 rebounds to Los Angeles’ cause while […]

Father Time might finally be coming for LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar missed 15 games after straining his groin in a Christmas Day victory over the Golden State Warriors and was noticeably heavy and slow upon his return to action in four games leading up to the All-Star break. On Wednesday, though, the […]

Chris Paul changes everything for the James Harden-led Houston Rockets. Even in his diminished, injury and age-related capacity, the future Hall of Famer is crucial to the Rockets’ hopes of living up to preseason expectations as the sharpest thorn in the Golden State Warriors’ side. Why? Harden, as Houston’s last two playoff appearances made abundantly […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of the most unselfish superstars in league history. The four-time MVP is as pass-first a player as an elite scorer could be, always relishing the opportunity to create scoring opportunities for his teammates. Even in year 16, there are still those who wish James would drop the […]

During the All-Star break, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made headlines for more that just his on-court performance. He also announced that he would begin filming Space Jam 2 this summer. This set the sports world ablaze. The news led many to speculate on the eventual release date of the long-awaited film. As of […]

Comparisons between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Zion Williamson will persist through the playing careers of both basketball superheroes. When it comes to advising the presumptive number one pick on his future in wake of his recent knee injury, though, James is refusing to overstep his boundaries: “I have no comment on what […]

Just like that, the All-Star break has come and gone. Now, about 70% of the NBA will be gearing up for the playoff race that’s expected to heat up as soon as the calendar flips to March. The L.A. Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Sacramento Kings are in a dogfight for the eighth seed in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly eyeing New York Knicks center DeAndre Jordan before the March 1 playoff-eligibility waiver deadline, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. If the Knicks waive Jordan, the high-flyer will command a lot of interest on the open market. DeAndre was traded to the Knicks by the Dallas Mavericks in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma isn’t worried about missing the playoffs. The second-year swingman says once the team gets into a rhythm on both ends of the floor, the team will easily make the postseason for the first time since 2013. The Lakers open up the second half of the season on Thursday […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James says the injury Duke star Zion Williamson suffered on Wednesday against North Carolina looked like the injury he sustained on Christmas Day vs. the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. James slipped awkwardly and suffered a left groin injury. It was the most severe injury of LeBron’s […]