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It’s fair to say that it was during his stint with the Miami Heat that LeBron James started to become the complete player that he is today. Prior to his arrival in South Beach, James never won an NBA title. With the Heat, he took home two rings. As someone who has coached James for […]

After some years of desolation and irrelevancy in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers and their fanbase can now say that they are back in business after hauling in the biggest fish of this year’s free agent market in LeBron James. It would not have been possible without the front office commandeering of general […]

Lonzo Ball’s rookie season had its ups and its downs, but he showed potential to develop into an excellent NBA player. Although his shooting was widely ridiculed, perhaps the biggest concern was his inability to stay on the court. Ball only played in 52 games during his rookie season. But there’s no need to worry […]

The mural of Lakers-LeBron James in Los Angeles was painted white, and although it may look like another instance of vandalism, this time it was not. The original artist painted over the mural because of repeated acts of—you guessed it—vandalism. https://twitter.com/GodzoBall/status/1017131720976420864 The artist who painted the LeBron Mural in LA (@never1959) has now painted over […]

Lance Stephenson is a wild card, and this should come as no surprise to anyone. But not only is Stephenson a wild card, Rob Pelinka thinks that he can be on the level of one of the best in NBA history: Dennis Rodman. The LA’s general manager compared Lance to the Chicago Bull as he […]

In the weeks leading up to the start of free agency, there had been plenty of chatter surrounding the possible marquee talents that the Los Angeles Lakers could potentially land on the open market. Much of this was centered around the expectation that All-Star forward Paul George would ink a deal to join the Lakers […]

In the last four seasons, the Golden State Warriors have become the standard bearers in the league with four straight NBA Finals appearances while winning the championship three times over that span. It has put the rest of the team on notice to have to shape up their rosters to have a shot to dethrone […]

Luke Walton is still just a kid at least compared to some of the other coaches in the league. Walton is ecstatic about the opportunity to coach LeBron James and almost sounds like a kid coming down the stairs on Christmas morning. Walton told Ramona Shelburne of ESPN win or lose getting to be apart […]

The Los Angeles Laker entered this offseason with plenty of hope to possibly land a marquee free agent in order help quickly turn around the franchise’s fortunes. The front office was able to accomplish that in a major way by being able to acquire All-Star forward LeBron James on a four-year, $153 million deal. It […]

The task of building up the roster through NBA free agency has been completed by Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka. LeBron James has signed on the dotted line along with newcomers Rajon Rondo, Lance Stephenson, and JaVale McGee. On Wednesday, Pelinka spoke to the media for the first time since the signing of […]

Following the addition of All-Star forward LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers have made several more signing in free agency to help further shape the roster for next season. One of those prominent acquisitions is former All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo, who signed on a one-year, $9 million deal. According to Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, […]

Since inking the four-year, $153 million deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star forward LeBron James has picked up his offseason workout regimen over the last several days. He has taken to social media to share a bit of what he does. One of the latest videos he posted featured him rapping along with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made the big splash move this offseason by luring in All-Star forward LeBron James on a four-year, $153 million deal. It has put them back on the map as possibly one of the top teams in the Western Conference, one that could potentially vie for an NBA title next season. However, […]

LeBron James is fresh off makinghis third Decision of his career, this time bolting for the Los Angeles Lakers after a four-year stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Each of his prior two decisions has had the NBA on tilt, as his first one and most memorable saw him take his talents to South Beach, causing a […]

The big buzz of the NBA offseason has surrounded LeBron James and his decision to take his talents to Southern California to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. It wasn’t a shocking decision by any means, but it still surprised some because the Lakers still haven’t brought in another superstar to team up with the kid […]

On the court Magic Johnson is one of the greatest point guards of all time, and he has a statue outside Staples Center that will stand forever. As a General Manager Magic has shown that he also has a little magic getting LeBron James to agree to a four year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

Luke Walton landed back in familiar waters during the 2016 offseason, tasked to be the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers as the Golden State Warriors capped off an NBA-best 73-win regular season. Only two years removed from getting the call, Walton will be tasked with coaching the biggest star in the game, after LeBron […]

Rajon Rondo may be outside the Boston Celtics “Big Three” of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen, but the 6-foot-1 guard was a major component of that short-lived team that was simply a clinic on both ends of the floor and culminated in an immediate championship as well as a series of deep playoff […]

Now that the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office has delivered by getting LeBron James, the ball is now in head coach Luke Walton’s court, as he is tasked of steering the team to a significant measure of success. Just making the playoffs won’t cut it for the Lakers’ fanbase. If there’s anything that James’ past […]

Jeanie Buss, owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, looked back on the moment the franchise landed LeBron James — the best player in the world today. Per Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Buss, 56, recounted the moments leading up to the text message signifying that they’ve lured the biggest fish in this year’s free […]

The pressure was mounted on Luke Walton when he was named the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach two years ago. After all, the Lakers are known worldwide for their winning culture. The Lakers expect Walton to turn the team from a bottom feeder to a playoff contender quickly. This offseason, it seems that more weight […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have missed on the Paul George sweepstakes but it’s still fair to say that they are feeling as though they just won the Powerball when they secured the biggest free agent of them all in LeBron James. For Lakers head coach Luke Walton, the moment he learned that the three-time […]

Shortly after LeBron James inked his four-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Culver City-based Blaze Pizza inaugurated the signing by tweeting a pizza party on Tuesday, July 10. “The King” then responded to the tweet, expressing interest in attending the party. Haven’t been to a pizza party in a minute 🤔 Culver City? […]

In the last several months leading up to free agency, there was plenty of chatter surrounding the possibility of LeBron James making the decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers. During an interview with Spectrum SportsNet on their “Connected With” series on Tuesday, team president of basketball operations Magic Johnson revealed that he had waited […]

Over the last couple of years, the Los Angeles Lakers have added some young promising talent through the draft that in itself has brought forth much optimism surrounding the future of the franchise. Following the addition of LeBron James on a four-year, $153 million deal, general manager Rob Pelinka brought up the fact the four-time […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are not committing over $153 million to acquire LeBron James this summer just to make him a bench ornament. Still, at the height of his athletic prowess, James is far from being a grizzled veteran whose main role on the team is to provide wise words in the locker room and […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ addition of All-Star forward LeBron James shortly after the start of free agency, there have been many questions about the various signings the team has made with regards to whether James was notified about them. In light of that, team president of basketball operations Magic Johnson made it clear that […]

Along with adding superstar LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to land a few talented veterans in NBA free agency this summer. One-time NBA champion Rajon Rondo was one of those veterans who decided to join the team. Rondo inked a one-year deal with the Lakers and is expected to play somewhat of […]

Lance Stephenson is nothing if not a high intensity player. The 27-year-old guard has long been known as an instigator, energizer, and overall wild card. Apparently, this is exactly what the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for. During a conference call, Stephenson told Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet said that the Lakers want him to “bring intensity” […]

Finding out LeBron James was signing with the Los Angeles Lakers was a big moment for Rob Pelinka and Magic Johnson, as they landed the big fish of the 2018 offseason. One would think a momentous occasion like that would have happened in dramatic fashion. Apparently not. According to Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet, Pelinka […]

Phoenix Suns rookie Mikal Bridges is already starting the smack talk with the Los Angeles Lakers. He’s targeting second-year player and former Villanova teammate Josh Hart, in particular. While doing a takeover of the Phoenix Suns’ Twitter account, a fan asked Bridges if he was going to shut down Josh Hart. Bridges answered with a […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has spent most of his summer spending time vacationing with his family. Whether they jumped off cliffs, boated on expensive yachts, or overlooked breathtaking views, James and his family enjoyed his time off. But, it looks like James is done with vacation and getting back to business. James took […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone much change to their roster this offseason through free agency that is headlined by landing All-Star forward LeBron James. Among those additional acquisitions is veteran center JaVale McGee on a one-year deal worth roughly $2.4 million. According to Tania Ganguli of The LA Times, McGee wasted no time in […]

All-Star forward LeBron James made the big splash move this offseason by electing to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year, $153 million deal after months of speculation. It was a decision that had even caught fellow offseason acquisition forward Lance Stephenson a bit off guard that he made the jump to Los […]

LeBron James’ signing with the Los Angeles Lakers is finally official. According to Zach Lowe of ESPN, his new deal includes a 15 percent trade kicker. This move isn’t surprising. The trade kicker gives James a little more power if something wild happens and the Lakers ever consider trading him. That’s highly unlikely, but the […]

All-Star forward LeBron James officially inked his four-year, $153 million deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday afternoon. It has put him in place to be on one of the most decorated franchises in not only the NBA, but of all professional sports. The latest cover for Sports Illustrated magazine fully encapsulates just that by […]

After officially signing LeBron James on Monday the Los Angeles Lakers locked up another player for next year signing second-round draft pick Svi Mykhailiuk to a three-year deal. Sources: The Los Angeles Lakers and No. 47 overall pick Svi Mykhailiuk are finalizing a three-year, $4.6M rookie deal. Deal includes team option. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

LeBron James officially signed his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday and posed in a photo with his agent Rich Paul and general manager Rob Pelinka to celebrate the occasion. Officially signed with the @Lakers @KingJames pic.twitter.com/A5jHZxXEP4 — Klutch Sports Group (@KlutchSports) July 10, 2018 Lakers forward Brandon Ingram found it a perfect opportunity to have […]

LeBron James officially signed his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday and went out to a sushi restaurant in Southern California to celebrate with some interesting company. According to TMZ, James and his wife went out with his former teammate Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian. It’s interesting that James chose to celebrate with a […]