Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 618

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have been best friends for a long time, but that doesn’t mean they can’t laugh at each other’s mistakes on the court from time to time. That was the case on Friday night as the Los Angeles Lakers star watched Wade play in the Miami Heat’s preseason game against the […]

According to a report from Joe Vardon of The Athletic, the Toronto Raptors were “dark horse” contenders to sign LeBron James at one point during the summer before the superstar eventually decided to join the Los Angeles Lakers. “I think at one point, Toronto was kind of a dark horse there. I think there was […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has always been a big fan of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James even though the four-time league MVP has been a thorn in his side, and that trend continued Friday after the Clippers’ practice. Rivers, who now shares the same stadium as James, says LeBron is the […]

Lonzo Ball has been dealing with nagging injury issues all offseason long and has missed quite a bit of time due to those injuries. That is the case once again as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their preseason matchup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers. According to ClutchPoints’ Ryan Ward, Ball is questionable […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Michael Beasley was forced to exit Thursday night’s preseason matchup against the Sacramento Kings after suffering a rib contusion. The former No. 2 overall pick went through an X-ray evaluation that night, and according to a report from Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the results came back negative. Lakers forward Michael […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is indeed not one to just “shut up and dribble.” James showed up in a preseason game clothed in a Colin Kaepernick shirt, an obvious show of support for the former NFL star: LeBron showed up to the Lakers' preseason game in a Colin Kaepernick shirt. pic.twitter.com/K42uReODiP — SportsCenter […]

At 33 years of age, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James does not appear to show any signs of slowing down. However, a redditor that goes by the username u/Johnaldinho recently brought forth a very interesting (and meticulous) statistic that seems to prove that James is actually literally slowing down. The discussion does get a bit […]

Now-retired Golden State Warriors forward/center David West chimed into a recent tweet from Marc J. Spears asking for Josh Hart to be recognized under the same breath of other Los Angeles Lakers players. While Spears argued for Hart’s talent, he got the backup from West, who admitted Hart’s play on defense made him think about […]

LeBron James didn’t back down on his support for teammate Brandon Ingram after a rousing 31-point performance to earn the Los Angeles Lakers’ first preseason win on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. James had been encouraged by Ingram’s talent, giving him props even after a four-point, five-foul 19-minute stint in a narrow loss to […]

NBA basketball is back and with its highlights also come weird basketball plays. Take this moment from Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma and Sacramento Kings big man Marvin Bagley III for instance. As Bagley spun off the defense of LeBron James, the second overall pick of this year’s draft went up for uncontested bunny […]

Michael Beasley is starting his Los Angeles Lakers career on the wrong foot. After leaving the game against the Denver Nuggets a few days ago following a head laceration, the veteran journeyman once again had a premature exit, this time against the Sacramento Kings. Michael Beasley is out for the game with a rib contusion. […]

When he’s not leaving LeBron James hanging, Lance Stephenson is putting on a show for the Los Angeles Lakers. Beyond the reputation that has earned him a spot on the infamous “Meme Team,” Stephenson is a pretty entertaining player to watch and it perfectly fits the mold for the resurgence of “Showtime.” One play in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James loves three things in life: Basketball, his family, and wine. So when the four-time league MVP when on a diet recently which included no wine drinking, James says his attachment to wine was enhanced even more. If you follow James on social media, you know that he often posts […]

Zach LaVine and his family are diehard basketball fans and their dogs can attest to this fact. Well, they won’t be able to tell you that, but their names are revealing. In a video post by the the Chicago Bulls on Twitter, LaVine is seen with a pack of good boys. Two of his father’s dogs […]

Versatility is the name of the game for the revamped Los Angeles Lakers as head coach Luke Walton will be featuring a new starting lineup in Thursday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. With Lonzo Ball still recovering from knee surgery and veteran Rajon Rondo getting the night off to rest, 6-foot-10 Brandon Ingram will get […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose reached 30 years of age on Thursday. To honor his birthday, the NBA’s social media team created a tribute video that highlights some of the outstanding plays Rose has made over the course of his career in the league. After seeing this tribute video, Lakers superstar LeBron James noted that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost two preseason games against the Denver Nuggets in the midst of the LeBron James era, but the team has already started to show semblance of their identity — a run-and-gun squad that will test opponents’ fitness and willingness to get back on defense. “You see those young legs out […]

After hearing several reports of targeted burglaries in his area, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has decided to ramp up the security at his house in Los Angeles. Ordinary surveillance cameras do the trick in most cases, but James has taken home security to another level. According to a report from TMZ, the homes […]

ESPN NBA analyst Stan Van Gundy was faced with his first hot-seat question of his new gig, asked to weigh in the never-ending debate of picking Lakers forward LeBron James or Michael Jordan as the greatest player of all-time. Van Gundy gave James a slight edge for that title “I’ll tell you why the difference […]

From being an assistant head coach with the Golden State Warriors to being the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Luke Walton has come a long way. His coaching brilliance was on display early in his career, holding the fort for a recovering Steve Kerr, which led the Warriors to a 39-4 start in […]

Newly signed Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee is one of those pieces who was compelled to join the team when LeBron James migrated to Hollywood. Usually known for his on-court blunders and unfortunate hilarious antics on the hardwood, we often forget how talented and productive he really is when channeled by the right team. […]

The 47th overall pick of the 2018 NBA draft, Los Angeles Lakers swingman Svi Mykhailiuk is not one of the popular young talents in Magic Johnson’s stable. With Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, and even Josh Hart, it would be hard to get noticed behind the individual talents of those fantastic young players. However, in […]

It has been a wild offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. From being the entertaining underachievers of a young squad last season to LeBron James-led expected contenders this season, the situation has quickly escalated. The team can thank James’ migration to Hollywood as the culprit to their instant pursuit of glory. As each day nears […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton says the team will be following LeBron James’ lead all season. James is not only the best player in the game, but he’s also the oldest player on the Lakers at 33 years old. Luke Walton on LeBron James' impact on his teammates: "There's definitely a respect that […]

The NBA community is abuzz concerning an iconic Kobe Bryant play that took place in a game in 2010. Matt Barnes seemingly faked the ball right at Kobe’s face and Bryant didn’t flinch in the slightest. But Twitter sleuths recently found angles that raise doubts as to whether Barnes was faking the ball directly at Kobe. […]

Lonzo Ball’s return from offseason surgery is a slow process. Luke Walton and the Los Angeles Lakers don’t want to rush Ball back before he’s 100 percent. Earlier Wednesday, Walton said there was a chance Ball could start his season against the Sacramento King on Thursday and play “very limited” minutes. Now, it appears that won’t […]

Arguably the most hyped and scrutinized rookie last year, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball could play the first minutes of his sophomore season on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. If Ball feels great following his recovery from a knee injury, Lakers head coach Luke Walton says he could let the 6-foot-6 playmaker play […]

Los Angeles Lakers tickets have typically been a hot item, but now that future Hall of Famer LeBron James has arrived in Hollywood, the demand for them is off the charts. Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports has reports that not only is the Lakers’ opener in Portland on Oct 18. StubHub’s top-selling game, but the demand for […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made this Staples Center debut Tuesday night and the atmosphere was electric. The best player in basketball is now in the biggest media market, so the hype surrounding the Lakers this season is going to be substantial. When James was introduced in the starting lineup, the Staples Center crowd […]

Yahoo Sports senior writer Chris Haynes defended Lakers forward LeBron James on the set of Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed, going against perennial James critic Skip Bayless, who questioned his leadership after a Game 1 debacle in the NBA Finals. Bayless, a lifelong Michael Jordan admirer and apologist, intended to vault Kevin Durant above James, claiming […]

Lakers star LeBron James was encouraged by the talent showcased by his teammates Brandon Ingram upon his home debut at the Staples Center on Tuesday night, telling Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports plenty of enticing praise for the third-year swingman. “I had a conversation LeBron briefly after last night’s game, and you know what kid […]

The arrival of LeBron James instantly pushed the Los Angeles Lakers back to relevance once again. Coming off his historic season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 33-year-old future Hall of Famer was voted a favorite for the MVP award this season, as well as the best small forward in the league. John Schuhmann conducted the 17th […]

Not many would argue against the fact that the Los Angeles Lakers are currently having one of the most successful offseasons in the history of its franchise. As a matter of fact, in a recent survey conducted by the NBA, other general managers consider the Lakers to have the greatest potential this coming season due […]

New Los Angeles Lakers recruit JaVale McGee has no intentions of being in L.A. just to enjoy the ride. In fact, the 7-foot big man is hoping to make a significant impact on the team by playing 30 minutes per contest. When asked about his self-assessment on his projected playing time for the coming season, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant definitely hasn’t stepped on the brakes after his retirement a few years ago. Bryant, along with Houston Rockets superstar James Harden and other notable athletes, announced the founding of ‘Art of Sport’, a body care product line specifically made for players and sportsmen and women. The five-time NBA champion […]

Ever since he retired, it may not seem like it, but legendary Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant is definitely missed in action. From the 18-time All-star’s, clutch moments, magical shots, and show of alpha male like superiority, there will never be another one like Bryant in the NBA. For everything that he has done […]

On Tuesday night at the Staples Center, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers had an opportunity to bounce back from their loss to the Denver Nuggets in the team’s preseason opener. Unfortunately, Los Angeles fell short on their home floor with the team unable to get off a shot at the buzzer in the […]

Much has been said about Lance Stephenson’s addition to the Los Angeles Lakers. Most reactions have poked fun at the enigmatic shooting guard for being one-fourth of L.A.’s “Meme Team,” but LeBron James is singing a different tune, even praising his new teammate as someone who’ll run through a wall for the Lakers. Well, Stephenson […]

Like a baby’s first step, solid food, and whatnot, LeBron James’ set of firsts in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey are events that are all worth noting. The hype is real and James is building his new kingdom under the bright lights of Hollywood. So when the four-time MVP managed to hammer down his first […]