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Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball managed to barely cling to the very bottom of Sports Illustrated’s annual Top 100 NBA players, coming in at No. 100. Ball had a somewhat disappointing year as a rookie thanks to poor shooting and injury problems. He posted decent averages of 10.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 7.2 assists […]

Game recognize game. This is exactly what Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James proved when he praised Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers over the latter’s game-winning heroics against the Chicago Bears during the NFL’s opening weekend. After overcoming a knee injury in the second quarter, Rodgers came back to lead his team to one […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is doing something special for the students at his I Promise School, treating them to a special advanced screening of the animated movie “Smallfoot” that is set to release in cinemas around the country on Sept. 28. Are you yeti Akron?! @KingJames has something special coming for his 3rd […]

The jersey numbers of the Los Angeles Lakers’ new additions are now out. As reported by Keith Smith, below are the jerseys numbers that the purple and gold’s new additions, including LeBron James, will be wearing this season: Jersey # s for new LA Lakers per team site: Michael Beasley – 11Joel Berry – 18Isaac […]

When superstar forward LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, it took many NBA fans by surprise. Many expected ‘The King” to re-sign with his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, or possibly move to Philly and create a new super team with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. But in the end, LeBron will play […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers All-Star big man Andrew Bynum is trying to make a comeback to the NBA. The Athletic’s Shams Charania has the details: Former Lakers two-time champion and All-Star Andrew Bynum has hired representation in attempts of NBA comeback at age of 30 and scheduling team workouts before training camps. — Shams Charania […]

The NFL season has just begun and new Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James can’t get any more pumped up to see how his Cleveland Browns perform. Man I swear I’m so EXCITED to watch @Browns today! I’m up like I’m headed to the stadium to prepare to play. — LeBron James (@KingJames) September 9, […]

Los Angeles Lakers important person Jeanie Buss provided social media with a relatively big Twitter gaffe over the weekend. Nothing horrible. Nothing that will get her booed by the masses. But just enough so fans will turn to their own social media devices to make jokes. Here is the aforementioned gaffe: Some night can we […]

Despite the fact that opening night of the new season is still a couple of weeks away, many cannot help but look ahead to next summer’s talent-packed free agent class. According to one NBA insider, the Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the most active teams next year, with the likes of Kevin Durant, […]

Up until this day, Space Jame remains to be a cult classic among NBA fans. As it turns out though, Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles is one of the film’s biggest fans. The 23-year-old just proved his undying affection for the 1996 animated movie by having a Space Jam-inspired tattoo inked on his right […]

LeBron James has just recently made his much-awaited debut for his new team. However, with the start of the regular season still around a month away, fans will need to settle for LeBron’s Los Angeles Lakers debut on NBA 2K19. With the release of the highly-anticipated game on Friday, gamers have been busy all weekend. […]

When LeBron James took his talents to Hollywood, many believed that the Los Angeles Lakers were being groomed to be the next super team. NBA analyst Bill Simmons has added more fire to the flame by presenting his theory about New Orleans Pelicans Anthony Davis eventually making a move to L.A. Davis recently parted ways […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is one of Kobe Bryant’s closest friends. The former knows the latter like the back of his hand. So when Pelinka notes a Bryant characteristic that is evident in Rajon Rondo, then that is enough reason already to believe so. Appearing on ESPN 710, Pelinka recalled an observation out […]

The Jordan Brand appears to have welcomed its newest member in the form of Los Angeles Lakers rookie Moe Wagner. According to Nick DePaula of ESPN, the former Michigan Wolverines has agreed on a multi-year shoe deal with Jordan Brand. LA Lakers 1st Round pick and former Michigan standout Moe Wagner has agreed to a multi-year […]

The biggest criticism of Lonzo Ball’s game during his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers was definitely his inconsistent shooting. So, the 2017 second overall pick spent the summer revamping his funky form. The Lakers’ Twitter account posted a montage of Ball working out and there is a noticeable difference in his shooting form. […]

This offseason, a number of people floated the idea of Kobe Bryant making a return to the court for the Los Angeles Lakers. Former teammate Shaquille O’Neal recently chimed in on his show, The Big Podcast with Shaq: “He will never go to the Big 3 before he does the NBA. Everybody knows who Kobe […]

After being pitted against each other in the Finals for four straight years, it’s no surprise Draymond Green and LeBron James have become heated rivals. Even so, the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers forward have developed a mutual respect. Yahoo Sports recently released an article about how Green respects the four-time NBA MVP’s body […]

According to Harrison Faigen of SB N ation, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton would rather rest LeBron James during practice rather than in the regular season. While James will definitely be the leader of this new team, many expect him to embrace playing fewer minutes during the regular season so he’s fresh for […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has just added more proof that Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has been keeping busy in his retirement. Business investments, a new podcast, and film production are just a few things that have been keeping Bryant preoccupied two years after hanging his sneakers. However, as it turns out, Kobe […]

LeBron James is not the only superstar on Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka’s good graces. In fact, the 48-year-old GM has gone out to praise two particular members of his young core — incoming sophomores Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma. According to Lakers insider Harrison Faigen, Pelinka had nothing but good things to […]

If the NBA only had a version of the NFL’s Hard Knocks, the Los Angeles Lakers would be the runaway choice to be the show’s focus this offseason. With LeBron James in town and a number of colorful characters alongside him set in the background of the bright lights of Hollywood, Jeanie Buss and the […]

You can’t fall asleep while driving. The same rule applies when you’re playing alongside Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Doing so with James on the basketball court may not carry a lethal consequence, but it could result in bodily harm nonetheless. Just ask Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, who had a hilarious story to […]

With more pressure mounting on him to win his first championship, then-Miami Heat star LeBron James delivered a masterpiece with his 2012 Game 6 performance against the Boston Celtics. It instantly became one of LeBron’s classic games, and it has now also become an inspiration for his LeBron 16 signature shoe. The Nike LeBron 16 […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson took to Twitter to express his admiration for Grant Hill, invoking the names of some of the best players to ever lace them up in comparison to the new Hall of Famer. “If it wasn’t for an injury while playing in the NBA, Grant Hill would have gone down […]

Steve Nash had an unexpected climb to the upper echelon of the sport after joining the Phoenix Suns in 2004, playing the next eight years of his career there. Yet his last two years turned into an unsuspected decline, playing in only 65 games during his short stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. The soon-to-be […]

With the new NFL season officially underway, New England Patriots famed quarterback Tom Brady has taken his shot at trying to recruit Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. After seeing LeBron’s recent Instagram post which features the 33-year-old flying in for a jam, Brady was more than impressed. He straight out asked James to join […]

With even the great Michael Jordan himself once asking P.J. Tucker how he was able to get his hands on a very limited pair of Air Jordan’s, Tucker is considered by many as the king of the sneaker game in the league. However, new Los Angeles Lakers recruit Lance Stephenson appears to have the throne […]

Hall of Famer and former Sixers talent Julius Erving would always be known for his high-flying dunks and creative attacks around the rim. Even so, the multi-titled All-Star boldly states that his era’s greatest basketball accomplishment was when his Philadephia 76ers swept powerhouses Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. In an interview with The Athletic’s […]

Andre Iguodala and the Golden State Warriors will now get a heavier dose of LeBron James with his move to the West Coast after signing a four-year, $154 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Instead of seeing James and company two times before the postseason, Iguodala and teammate Kevin Durant will get a double […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the most intriguing teams heading into training camp, as they’re largely viewed as a bunch of misfits surrounding LeBron James. Among them, Lance Stephenson has had to mold his game, knowing beforehand that James would dominate possessions as the primary playmaker. The Brooklynite has been putting in […]

The Philadelphia Eagles won an ugly game of football to kick off their Super Bowl defense on Thursday against the Atlanta Falcons, 18-12, but Kobe Bryant was still left impressed of Nick Foles and company. Here’s the Los Angeles Lakers great reacting to the Eagles’ victory. Yup. Good start to the season @howardeskin #FlyEagelsFly https://t.co/A9XRdFvJqK […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant congratulated the 2018 Hall of Fame class. Via his Twitter account, Bryant said: Congrats #18HoopClass. Solid crew right there 💪🏿 https://t.co/stZucRoXqv — Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) September 6, 2018 The players inducted to the Hall of Fame are Ray Allen, Maurice Cheeks, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Tina Thompson, Dino […]

One part of the original Golden State Warriors superteam, Klay Thompson has evolved into one of the best two-way players in the league, making him a potential target of the Los Angeles Lakers come summer of 2019. Without a doubt, he can score in bunches but don’t be fooled by his silky smooth release. He […]

The goal for LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers is the same as it was for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Win a championship. Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka brought in James to help bring the Lakers back to prominence. But with their current roster, they don’t look like they have the tools to knock off […]

Most people know Los Angles Lakers superstar LeBron James as a great basketball player. In fact, some say he’s the best to ever lace em’ up. However, more and more people are beginning to realize that the kid from Akron has become an equally great family man. He and his wife, Savannah, are currently raising […]

Brandon Ingram will be coming into his third season with the Los Angeles Lakers with a much-improved core around him after the arrival of LeBron James. This upgrade will also force him to ramp up his game in various ways. The Duke standout has been working with trainer Micah Lancaster of I’m Possible Training, and the latter […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers bruiser Metta World Piece is known for many things. However, it appears that the 38-year-old also wants to add basketball prophet to his resume by recently predicting that LeBron James will eventually win a championship with the Lakers. However, he did present a bit of a caveat. Metta also claimed that […]

LeBron James is indeed the best basketball player in the world, and his body of work will earn him a mind-boggling salary this season. The King will earn $162 every second he set his foot on the hardcourt for the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN tweeted a breakdown of James’ multi-year contract. .@KingJames will make $162 […]

With the addition of LeBron James and Rajon Rondo to the Los Angeles Lakers, fans can expect the purple and gold to be a well-oiled passing machine, especially with Lonzo Ball already entering his sophomore season. Combined statistics reveal that James, Rondo, and Ball out-assisted 25 other NBA teams last season. Combined, the three tallied […]