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The New Orleans Pelicans have officially received a trade request from superstar Anthony Davis. After seven years in The Big Easy, Davis wants out. Hosted by Clutchpoints’ Frank Smith, Clippers’ reporter Tomer Azarly, and Lakers’ reporter Ryan Ward, we circle the NBA discussing the week’s most intriguing storylines. This week’s topics are all about Anthony […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly not interested in the Los Angeles Lakers’ trade offer for superstar big man Anthony Davis, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. The Lakers have reportedly offered the Pelicans a package consisted of point guard Lonzo Ball, small forwards Brandon Ingram and Kyle Kuzma, shooting guard Josh Hart and multiple […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki will be competing in the Three-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend for one last hurrah, so why not let Atlanta Hawks wing Vince Carter compete in the Slam Dunk Contest? Many fans and media pundits want to see it, and now, Los Angeles Lakers youngster Kyle Kuzma is petitioning to get […]

The NBA’s trade deadline frenzy has already begun with the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks offering the first salvo in blockbuster deals. With one stroke, the Knicks and Mavs sent shock waves reverberating throughout the league as Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke were sent packing from New York to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still interested in the recently-waived Carmelo Anthony, a favorite of LeBron James. However, they are likely to wait until after the trade deadline has passed to sign him, focusing all their attention into pulling off a trade for Anthony Davis, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. James still wants Anthony to […]

DeMarcus Cousins is back. If you’ve been living in a rock over the past few weeks, that’s one of the biggest headlines you might have missed. He made his much anticipated debut for the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 19, when the Dubs faced the Los Angeles Clippers. Prior to his return, pretty much everything […]

Earlier this week, Anthony Davis informed the New Orleans Pelicans that he would like to be traded to a championship-contending team. Since then, speculation has run rampant as to where he might land. Davis, however, seems to be favoring the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Anthony Davis […]

Lakers fans went to bed last night happy following the team’s 123-120 overtime win against the Los Angeles Clippers led by a near triple double by LeBron James in his first game back since battling a groin injury. It seems like they have woken up to some great news, as well. The Athletic’s Shams Charania […]

Perhaps slightly overshadowed by the blockbuster trade deal that transpired between the Dallas Mavericks and the New York Knicks, the return of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James to the court was another highlight in an extremely busy Thursday in the NBA. Nonetheless, James’ return following a lengthy absence due to a groin issue was […]

Injuries are an inevitable part of the game. However, it still takes its toll even on the best of them, regardless of one’s superstar status. This is exactly what Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James admitted to on Thursday, as he made his much-awaited return to the court after a lengthy spell on the sidelines. […]

L.A. Clippers’ center Boban Marjanovic took a hard shot to the face from Los Angeles Lakers’ guard Lance Stephenson. It was a play that wasn’t considered dirty but certainly appeared to warrant a review as well as a reversal into an offensive foul on Stephenson for elbowing Marjanovic in the face. https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1091305311313391616 After video replay […]

Before the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Clippers, LeBron James mentioned to Rajon Rondo that he was in James’ dream that afternoon. Rondo jokingly responded, asking if he was holding up a trophy. LeBron and Rondo pregame banter. LeBron: “You were in my dream this afternoon.” Rondo: “Was I holding up a trophy?” […]

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee went back to his Shaqtin’ A Fool ways during a vital stretch of an overtime affair against the in-house neighbor L.A. Clippers, botching a beautifully-dished lob from LeBron James, only to clank it off the back of the rim. McGee probably could have gotten away with a simple stuff, […]

Late in Thursday night’s battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, center Boban Marjanovic took an elbow from Lance Stephenson on a drive to the basket that potentially changed the game. Stephenson scored the fast-break layup on a feed from LeBron James while getting hit by Marjanovic, who was assessed a personal foul. The […]

LOS ANGELES – After missing 17 games due to a groin injury, three-time NBA champion LeBron James made his return to the basketball floor for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The team started their long road trip as the away team at the Staples Center against the L.A. Clippers, and their leader didn’t […]

During the matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers, Tyson Chandler hilariously drew imaginary chalk around his point guard Rajon Rondo. LOL at Tyson Chandler drawing the chalk lines around Rondo 😂 https://t.co/6y9eenr7Be — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) February 1, 2019 This matchup was huge for the Lakers because LeBron James was coming […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made a surprise return to the court on Thursday to face his team’s cross-arena rival at Staples Center. Though The King clearly had built up some rust after missing the Lakers’ previous 16 games, it was also clear he didn’t spend all that time away from the game resting […]

Conventional wisdom says Anthony Davis wants to team up with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only did the New Orleans Pelicans superstar formally request a trade earlier this week, but subsequent reporting has revealed that Davis could opt against signing an extension this summer with whatever team he’s employed by – unless […]

After missing 18 consecutive games with a left groin injury, LeBron James will play for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday against the Clippers at Staples Center, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Yahoo Sources: After missing nearly five weeks with a groin injury, Lakers star LeBron James plans to make his return tonight […]

What has been a wild week for the NBA leading up to the Feb. 7 trade deadline got a little wilder when one of the league’s young promising stars was moved on Thursday afternoon. A deal between the Dallas Mavericks and the New York Knicks saw Kristaps Porzingis switch teams. The fourth overall pick of the […]

Thursday started off with some big news – that New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis would treat a new team as a one-year pit-stop before signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Little did basketball fans know that even bigger news was coming. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis […]

A few weeks ago, Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving reportedly called former teammate LeBron James to apologize for his actions that ended their dynasty with the Cleveland Cavaliers. James, who is currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, is said to have accepted Irving’s apology, leading to speculation that the two might consider teaming up […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma was one of many NBA players to react to Thursday’s blockbuster trade between the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks that included Kristaps Porzingis. With the NBA trade deadline only a week away, the Knicks figured they would go ahead and make one of the biggest trades of the […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers trade Lonzo Ball to acquire Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans, Ball and his camp would prefer to be dealt to a third team, and the Phoenix Suns could be an option. According to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times, Lonzo Ball and the Phoenix Suns have mutual […]

After missing more than a month due to a groin injury, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James might make his return to the court against the Los Angeles Clippers tonight. Interesting development. LeBron James has been upgraded from OUT to DOUBTFUL for tonight's game against the #Clippers. #Lakers — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) January 31, 2019 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are working on a deal good enough to convince the New Orleans Pelicans to trade them Anthony Davis before the trade deadline. The have reportedly offered a package of Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Ivica Zubac, and a first round pick with the hopes of getting a deal done before […]

Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly offered Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Ivica Zubac, and 1st round pick for New Orleans Pelicans’ star Anthony Davis. They have reportedly called Pelicans GM Dell Demps to let him know that one of the trade scenarios include almost their entire young core. Sources: Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing their very best for a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans for superstar Anthony Davis. Brad Turner of the L.A. Times reported the news that President Magic Johnson spoke with Pelicans General Manager Dell Demps and included five different trade scenarios that would get Davis to Los Angeles. Lakrs […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to do everything in their power to acquire New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis before the trade deadline. The All-Star forward requested a trade a few days ago due to the lack of his team’s success. One of the possible assets the franchise could include in a trade is sophomore […]

In the midst of the rumors surrounding LakerLand and New Orleans Pelicans’ talisman Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant spoke his thoughts on a player of his caliber requesting a trade, as he did last Friday. The purple and gold icon played 20 illustrious years with the same franchise, a record recently broken […]

The clock is ticking for the Los Angeles Lakers to make a deal for Anthony Davis, as the potential to sign him as a free agent in 2020 would complicate matters greatly. Most executives around the league are already keenly aware that trading for him would make him merely a rental player, as he would […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to engage the New Orleans Pelicans in trade talks that would let them acquire All-Star forward Anthony Davis. Reportedly, the Pelicans’ front office will not entertain any calls from the franchise. And one particular person from the San Antonio Spurs might have something to do with that. Spurs head […]

Anthony Davis’ intentions have become quite clear for the rest of the league — any team that doesn’t boast the purple and gold is of no interest to him long-term. League executives have been gathering intel of the New Orleans Pelicans star and they have all come to the conclusion that he only plans to […]

There is no question about how popular Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is among fans. The four-time MVP has at least 42 million followers on Twitter, making him one of the most popular athletes in social media. His social media activities include day-to-day activities with his family, workouts in the gym, and even opinions […]

Anthony Davis’ intentions have become fully clear to teams interested in acquiring him from the New Orleans Pelicans — they will all be one-year rentals unless their name is the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe said in his latest report that teams have been in full fact-finding mode in the last […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been avidly listening to phone calls from teams inquiring about Anthony Davis, but general manager Dell Demps is reportedly singled out the Los Angeles Lakers, choosing to not pick up their calls, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe. According to Woj and Lowe, Demps is following the same […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and general manager Dell Demps are reportedly uninterested in cooperating with a plan to partner up their franchise talisman Anthony Davis with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe. Demps refused to pick up the phone for Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, who has […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton has been reportedly in the hot seat since his team has gone a woeful 6-11 without LeBron James on the floor, having slipped from fourth place in the West to a tie for ninth and out of the playoff picture. According to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report, Jason […]

Fox Sports’ Skip Bayless sent out a Tweet daring LeBron James to make his return on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. For Bayless, this would somehow give the Los Angeles Lakers superstar more credibility if he came back during that contest. LEBRON: I DARE YOU TO PLAY YOUR FIRST GAME SINCE DEC. 25 BACK AT […]