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Luol Deng is leaving money on the table in order to part ways with the Los Angeles Lakers. The number was previously reported to be $7.5 million but it appears that number wasn’t completely accurate. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the buyout reduction is worth $7.3 million. More important than the $200,000 difference in the […]

LeBron James is set to return to Cleveland when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cavaliers on Nov. 21. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN, and James has already spiced things up by giving away free tickets to that game to some thrilled overseas fans. Here’s the video of LeBron’s surprise announcement that […]

Not many NBA fans would pick Dennis Schroder over LeBron James in any type of competition, but the new member of the Oklahoma City Thunder came up clutch, beating The King in a do-or-die 3-point contest for $10,000 for charity. Contrary to the percentages, James, a career 34.4 percent shooter from deep (36.7 percent last […]

Almost anyone would feel starstruck in the presence of LeBron James. This includes Olympic gold medalist, Caster Semenya. The South African gold medal middle-distance sprinter was in Berlin for a race and was surprised when James showed up to watch her compete. James is touring Europe right now and he was recently in France where he […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal had one of the most highly-publicized spats in the history of the association. However, with the two legends now retired from the sport, the hatchet has been buried deep. So much so, that according to Shaq’s ex-wife Shaunie O’Neal, Bryant has a standing offer to […]

Most consider Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James to be an icon for the sport of basketball. It is also known to many that the three-time NBA champion’s influence has the ability to transcend multiple social spheres. As it turns out, the high world of fashion also considers James to be a significant figure in […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball and brothers LaMelo and LiAngelo have appeared in artist Childish Gambino’s latest video for “Feels Like Summer”. The featured video also includes animated appearances by Michelle Obama, deceased celebrities and iconic rappers. The Ball brothers feature at the 2.55 minute mark. During the clip, the Ball brothers appear […]

When it comes to talking about who the GOAT or the Greatest of all Time is, Kobe Bryant’s name is inevitable in the conversation. An 18-time All-star, 15-time All-NBA, season MVP, two-time MVP, and five-time champion to name a few, his achievements are the stuff of legend, inspiring players and fans alike. To give you […]

When it comes to basketball greatness, newly signed Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is definitely on another level. A 14-time All-Star, 14-time All-NBA team member, a four-time MVP, three-time Finals MVP, and three-time NBA champion, his talent and basketball wisdom throughout his seasons in the league made him the legend that he is today. […]

Sports analyst Bill Simmons offered his bold forecast on how many titles LeBron James will win with the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking with TMZ, Simmons said that in James’ four-year stint with the Lakers, he won’t win a single ring. Check out the video below where Simmons also predicted a Boston Celtics-Lakers NBA Finals match-up […]

Dennis Rodman is sending out his signed Chicago Bulls jersey to a fan spotted wearing his Los Angeles Lakers thread. As reported by TMZ, an Australian fan by the name of Matt was spotted by Rodman’s representative Darren Prince, wearing the classic number 73 Lakers jersey while on vacation in Hawaii. Through Prince, Rodman had […]

LeBron James has only good things to say about one of his fiercest rivals throughout the years, Dirk Nowitzki. The German big man for the Dallas Mavericks is entering what may be the final year of his career and reporters asked LeBron about the legendary Maverick. “He’s amazing. One of my favorite players ever to […]

The 2019 Free Agency will be one of the best in the past couple of decades because of the sheer number of talented superstars available for bidding. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be major players next offseason, and Stephen A. Smith believes that the team should set their sights more on Golden State […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton and Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson have been doing some bonding during a trip to Qatar. A video surfaced of the two hanging out over the weekend, and Thompson posted an Instagram photo featuring himself, Walton, Carmelo Anthony and Tracy McGrady. Thompson’s Warriors teammate, Andre Iguodala, took notice of […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant took to Instagram to sing some praise and appreciation for one of his national soccer heroes, forward Clint Dempsey, who retired at 35 years of age. The future Hall of Famer had a few words to congratulate Dempsey, explaining his deep fervor for the U.S. national legend. “Just wanted […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a man who knows his history. This is not just basketball history we’re talking about, but world history in general — as proven by James himself in a recent guided tour of the Berlin Wall in Germany. James is currently traveling around the world for his “More Than […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and NFL superstar Richard Sherman of the San Francisco 49ers are two of the biggest names of their respective sports. However, that is not the only thing they have in common. Both suffered highly-publicized, career-threatening Achilles injuries, and according to Sherman himself, Bryant was essential in his road to […]

A year ago, the idea of LeBron James playing in the iconic Los Angeles Lakers’ purple and yellow threads seemed like a pipe dream conjured by Lakers fans desperate for a star to fill the void left by Kobe Bryant’s retirement. After one trade in the 2016-17 offseason, the King’s path to Los Angeles had […]

LiAngelo Ball was one of the many candidates waiting patiently for their name to be called in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft. But the picks were called one after another and Ball’s name wasn’t called — not by his beloved Los Angeles Lakers at the 47th overall selection or the Phoenix Suns, […]

Once considered rivals, Lance Stephenson and LeBron James will now be wearing the same Los Angeles Lakers jerseys every game. Stephenson believes that James will have some special marching orders for him every night. As reported by Dana Benbow of Indy Star, Stephenson shares what he feels will be his task every night. “Yeah, he’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton was hanging out with Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors in Qatar. As posted by Swish Daily, Walton and Thompson were out in Qatar for a school tour and a short vacation. Check out the clip below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7KCXfiAvjw At one point, Walton introduced himself as the head […]

Signing LeBron James because he wanted to live in Los Angeles isn’t a stroke of genius for Magic Johnson but everything else the Los Angeles Lakers have done just might be. It could land them a player like Kevin Durant next summer. After signing James, the Lakers showed great restraint, signing a number of one-year […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson may not be much of a talker on the court but his recent Instagram post speaks volumes. Thompson hilariously hints on a future BIG3 appearance when he posted a group picture starring him, Luke Walton, Carmelo Anthony, and Tracy McGrady. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnPCssVg8Bs/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=faepdoxkl9t8 If this winds up to be true years […]

LeBron James is one of the most durable players in the NBA. It is astounding how durable he’s been throughout his career. He’s never played fewer than 62 games in a season and that came in a lockout-shortened season where there were only 66 games total. Other than that, James has played in 69 or more […]

Los Angeles Lakers team president Jeanie Buss has recently reacted to Shaquille O’Neal’s newest commercial. Like thousands of other viewers, Buss also cracked up at the big man’s latest TV endorsement. Buss decided to take to Instagram to share her admiration. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnL_zbhDaDl/?utm_source=ig_embed Jeannie was only 18 when her father, Jerry Buss, became the majority owner […]

The entire Los Angeles Lakers community breathed a collective sigh of relief after finally ridding themselves of Luol Deng’s atrocious contract via a buyout deal. In light of this recent development, NBA insider Ramona Shelburne has reported that the Lakers are in no hurry to fill the roster spot Deng has effectively vacated. For a brief […]

Ever since the beginning of his NBA career in 2003, current Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has taken the whole league by storm. Fast forward to today, James is nearing Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan in one category. Through his 15-year career, James has career averages of 27.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.2 assists […]

In order to get off the Los Angeles Lakers roster and, hopefully, back onto the basketball court, Luol Deng gave up almost $7.5 million when he agreed with the Los Angeles Lakers stretching his contract on the buyout. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski posted this brewing development on his Twitter account. “ESPN reporting with @ramonashelburne: In buyout […]

Luol Deng and the Los Angeles Lakers have put an end to a forgettable two-year stint, with the Lakers officially announcing the release of the 33-year-old forward on Saturday. Deng was frustrated with his role, especially last year when he played in just one game. The Los Angeles Times’ Tania Ganguli summed up his situation […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced the waiving of veteran forward Luol Deng on Saturday afternoon. It was reported Saturday morning that the Lakers were waiving Deng using the stretch provision. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka released this statement on the move: “We want to thank Luol for his time with the Lakers,” said Pelinka. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luol Deng are finalizing a contract buyout as part of a waive-and-stretch move, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Deng will now become an unrestricted free agent. Deng signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Lakers during the crazy 2016 spending spree, giving him two years, $36.8 million left […]

The incessant tension between Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and defensive stud Raja Bell in the mid-2000’s was one of the most heated rivalries of that era. As it turns out, their on-court disputes inevitably spilled over to life outside basketball. These two faced each other several times each season, and perhaps the most […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is slowly closing in on the title of being the Greatest of All Time. Then again, according to a recent survey conducted by CBS Sports, the race is actually not as close as some would presume. As it turns out, Jordan blew James out of the water by accumulating […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has just added another feather to his cap. The latest addition to his ever-growing list of accolades is being named as ESPN‘s second most influential player in the history of the league. Despite coming in as the first-runner up, this is still quite an accomplishment for the 33-year-old, […]

New Los Angeles Lakers recruit Lance Stephenson has recently tried to de-escalate the supposed magnitude, which involved LeBron James, of the circumstances of his arrival to L.A. According to Dan Benbow of the Indy Star, earlier rumors pertaining to James personally reaching out to Stephenson in an attempt to recruit him may have been blown […]

Kobe Bryant is a Los Angeles Lakers legend who still commands respect throughout the league and on Friday, he passed a message along to Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. His message was simple and direct: He just wants the Sixers’ star to keep working. Keep working young fella. https://t.co/H93PU87hp2 — Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) August 31, […]

LeBron James is the main attraction wherever he goes and Paris is no different. The Lakers’ new superstar surprised fans in Paris at the All Parisian Games, which understandably got the crowd fired up. It’s not often that LeBron James shows up in a tiny gym unless it’s to watch one of his kids. LeBron […]

LeBron James’ career has been no stranger to bizarre storylines. He’s the most high-profile athlete in the country, and perhaps the world. Now that James is fully entrenched with the Los Angeles Lakers, it would only make sense for the unbelievable stories to follow. But what are the truly bizarre storylines that can happen in Los […]

LeBron James is openly “stanning” for Eminem, the man who invented the term “stan.” Eminem released a new album, “Kamikaze,” in the dead of the night and took all his fans by surprise. James is one of those fans, and he has spent part of his Friday listening to the new album and giving it […]