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The NBA released their new commercial for this year’s slate of games for Christmas Day, featuring some of the biggest teams in The Association, but also boasting a couple of key omissions in their lineup. Christmas will get started with a noon (ET) matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks on ESPN, before […]

Stephen Curry vehemently disagreed with Shaquille O’Neal’s take that his early 2000s Los Angeles Lakers would “easily” beat the Golden State Warriors of today. As expected, Shaq took himself and his squad when prompted with the comparison, despite trying to give fair respect to the back-to-back champs. “Oh, he’s dead wrong,” Curry said of O’Neal’s take […]

In case you were wondering about the handshake technique of Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart, a recent video has unleashed all the specifics that you need to know. Hart is off to a solid start in the 2018-19 season by averaging 9.1 points and 3.3 rebounds in 25.2 minutes per game, and he’s a […]

EL SEGUNDO – With Brandon Ingram dealing with an ankle injury, up-and-coming forward Kyle Kuzma is taking advantage of his role as the second option to LeBron James in the offense for the Los Angeles Lakers. Kuzma, who has never been shy about taking shots or trying to make things happen offensively, has been on […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson often stops by the team’s practice facility when he’s in LA, as the Zen Master has good relationships with several Lakers coaches and staff members, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Phil Jackson was at the facility on Wednesday and was caught on camera. Know it was […]

This past Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma hit a shot over the backboard, something Lakers legend Kobe Bryant did as well during his playing days. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrJxnFGhTBL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Eager to get his take on the shot, Kyle Kuzma told reporters on Wednesday he texted Kobe Bryant his highlight and that […]

EL SEGUNDO – The Los Angeles Lakers are seeing forward Kyle Kuzma come into his own in his sophomore campaign. The Utah product has begun to take his game to another level with an emphasis on improving his all-around skillset. After practice on Wednesday, Kuzma was asked about working out with Kobe Bryant and if […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge are the model of consistency. According to Jordan Howenstine of the Spurs’ PR department, LeBron James and LaMarcus Aldridge are the only two players in the NBA to score 500+ points in every season since 2006. LaMarcus Aldridge hit the 500 point mark for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be one of the front-runners to land Trevor Ariza via trade with the Phoenix Suns, but they won’t give away any of their young core to do so, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. Turner writes: Lakers won’t surrender Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kyzma or […]

Los Angeles Lakers backup point guard Rajon Rondo is scheduled to see a hand specialist on Thursday, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. The Lakers announced on Nov. 15 that Rajon Rondo would miss four to five weeks while he recovers from right hand surgery. The veteran guard had his right hand drained this past weekend […]

Did Phil Jackson sneak into the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice facility? The former head coach of the Lakers is a legend in Los Angeles, but it’s somewhat surprising to see him show up at the team facility. He was spotted with Kurt Rambis, who serves as a senior basketball adviser: Phil Jackson (left) and Kurt […]

Los Angeles Lakers starting small forward Brandon Ingram, who is dealing with a sprained left ankle, will be re-evaluated by team doctors this Saturday. Brandon Ingram suffered the injury against the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 5 at home and has been out ever since. The Lakers said Ingram would most likely miss one to […]

The Houston Rockets have emerged as a potential suitor for Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and could join the Phoenix Suns in a multi-team trade scenario, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Rockets are once again desperate for an upgrade at the wing position after the loss of Trevor Ariza, and […]

There are some who believe that the current Golden State Warriors group is the best team ever assembled in the history of the league. One such man who disagrees with this notion is Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal. In his mind, the Hall of Famer believes that his former Lakers team would make easy […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade thanked the Los Angeles Lakers for the tribute video they flashed on the stadium’s screen in his final game in Staples Center. Wade admitted it was unexpected that the Lakers would craft and show a tribute video. Per Matthew Moreno of Lakers Nation, Wade thanked the Lakers front office, particularly […]

ESPN released their list of the 20 most dominant athletes of 2018, and Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden and Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James were the only NBA players to make the list. ESPN used a different methodology to come up with their list than most rankings do, emphasizing that they graded athletes […]

Multiple NBA executives believe Phoenix Suns small forward Trevor Ariza will get traded to the Los Angeles Lakers soon, according to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor. ESPN reported over the weekend that the Lakers are trying to acquire Trevor Ariza from the Suns in a potential three-way trade. Ariza played for the Lakers for two seasons and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had discussions about trading shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in recent days and the Philadelphia 76ers could be a landing spot for him, according to Tania Ganguli of the LA Times. An ESPN report surfaced Sunday afternoon that claimed the Lakers were trying to acquire Phoenix Suns small forward Trevor Ariza in a […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year starting point guard Lonzo Ball drew praise from Lakers center Tyson Chandler early in the year when the veteran big man and former Defensive Player of the Year said he was really impressed with Ball’s defense. Turns out, Chandler wasn’t just talking off the cuff, as the stats are showing that […]

Josh Hart posted a video to Twitter of LeBron James leaving him hanging on a high five. But James saw the video and realized his mistake, apologizing with a hilarious gif: 🤣🤣🤣🤣My bad my G!! pic.twitter.com/J0E1oBtzZJ — LeBron James (@KingJames) December 11, 2018 Remember when people talked about how James wouldn’t want to play for […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is the subject of ongoing trade rumors involving the Los Angeles Lakers, but the shooting guard is trying to focus on what’s in front of him. For the time being, that means he’s focusing on the Lakers. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on whether it has been tough hearing his name in trade rumors: "Nah. I'm […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has recorded a list of accolades longer than a country mile over the course of his career in the NBA. However, his latest achievement is a true testament to the longevity of his greatness. Playing against his long-time friend in Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade for what was likely […]

It’s been a struggle to get respectability at the beginning of the 2018-19 NBA season but the Los Angeles Lakers are now in fifth place in the Western Conference standings. In order to move up, the team is exploring trades and among them is a trade with the Phoenix Suns. According to a report from […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma says he’s glad he got to witness what was likely the final on-court meeting between LeBron James and Dwyane Wade: “That’s like a legendary hoop moment,” Kuzma said during his postgame interview. “I was glad to witness it, especially at the end of the game when they went 1-on-1 […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart received a very special gift from one of his childhood heroes growing up. Following the Lakers’ close 108-105 victory over the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade gifted his own game-worn sneakers to his longtime fan, along with a very special message to boot: “I love the way you play the […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade played his final swan song at Staples Center, but it looks like Lakers fans don’t want to let him go. Following the grueling showdown that saw the Los Angeles Lakers outlast the Miami Heat, 108-105, fans swarmed the Heat superstar on his way out of the arena, asking for his […]

LeBron James has had some time to adjust to his new team. It’s time to assess where he is at after spending over a quarter of the season with the Los Angeles Lakers. James is a Laker, which still feels so odd to type. The Los Angeles Lakers roster presents a unique challenge for The […]

LeBron James’ emotional last dance against longtime friend Dwyane Wade didn’t keep him from having an edge to his game, as he reminded a Miami Heat player what he does best. The Los Angeles Lakers forward wasn’t shy to list his own accolades right in front of his teammates and opponents. “I’m also leading the […]

LeBron James is going home a happy man. Following his final showdown with close friend Dwyane Wade, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar showed off a special souvenir from his once partner-in-crime back when they were both with the Miami Heat: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrPOzGphfYM/ James and Wade traded their respective game-worn jerseys after their hard-fought game that came […]

As December 15th nears and the majority of this past summer’s free agent class will soon become trade eligible, discussion surrounding which players are most likely to be shipped out has intensified. One of the most prominent names in talks has easily been Trevor Ariza. Following his 1 year, $15 million signing with the Phoenix Suns […]

LeBron James revealed what seemed like a bombshell after one last dance with longtime friend Dwyane Wade, as the Los Angeles Lakers took a 108-105 win over the Miami Heat, giving James that last notch in his belt. During a postgame conversation with Wade, the new Laker hinted at his potential choice to sign with […]

LOS ANGELES – Back in 2010, LeBron James shocked the world by joining forces with two other proven star players in Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The star trio for the Miami Heat was thought to be enough to potentially dominate the NBA for the better part of a decade, but it only lasted four […]

While the image of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade putting a close to their on-court battle is truly one for the ages, something slipped out of LeBron James’ usually-careful mouth — these words probably put plenty of New York Knicks fans in quite a shock. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade capped off a 31-game career […]

LOS ANGELES – The Monday night matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat marked the last time superstar LeBron James and Dwyane Wade would go head-to-head on the basketball court in the NBA. Wade has announced he’ll retire at the end of the 2018-19 campaign making this game at the Staples Center […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James says that his final game against former teammate Dwyane Wade was a “bittersweet” experience. The two squared off in what turned out to be a close game to the finish on Monday night, with LeBron’s team getting the upper hand in a 108-105 victory at Staples Center. LeBron James […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James decided that the only way to retain possession was by throwing the ball as hard as possible off of Miami Heat center Kelly Olynyk. LeBron was once again a force for the Lakers in coming just one rebound short of a triple-double by posting 28 points, 12 assists, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat, 108-105, in a game that featured the final matchup between LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. In true ‘Last Dance’ fashion, the two best buddies exchanged jerseys after the game. LeBron and D-Wade swap jerseys after the buzzer in L.A. ✊#OneLastDance | #PlayersOnly pic.twitter.com/WPHQTOiBne — NBA TV (@NBATV) […]

After a failed play which showed a seeming lack of chemistry, LeBron James and Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers redeemed themselves. Via NBA on ESPN, check out the clip below where James threw a pass which landed on Ball’s head. Towards the end of the clip, the two briefly discussed what went wrong. […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton did not appear to be too happy with an errant pass by Lonzo Ball in Monday night’s game against the Miami Heat. The Lakers found themselves on a fast break in a tie game in the third quarter, with Ball catching a long pass before deciding to throw […]