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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 […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid vividly recalls the exact moment he fell in love with the sport of basketball. According to the Sixers big man himself, the 2009 NBA Finals changed his life, and in that instant, he knew what he wanted to do for the rest of life. Embiid shared his life-altering experience through […]

While some may know how much of a hero Kobe Bryant is in the eyes of Philadelphia 76ers standout Joel Embiid, perhaps only a select few understand how big a role Bryant played in shaping the Sixers superstar. Embiid reminisced on his most significant encounter with the Los Angeles Lakers legend in his own personal […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma was recently spotted in a college football game in Utah with Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. However, Lakers supporters need not worry about Kuzma switching sides, as the 23-year-old was merely supporting his alumni, University of Utah. The Utes were up against the Weber State Wildcats in their opening matchup […]

Popularity is not something new for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Even when he was only in high school, James already had a strong following while being touted as the next big thing in basketball. His fame only ascended to greater heights when the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted him with the first overall pick in […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking to take his game to the next level, as he is working out with NBA legend and former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant this summer. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnH5V-EFrEQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Bryant has been busy this offseason, as young stars have requested his services to work out and pick his brain in […]

Josh Hart of the Los Angeles Lakers threw out his Paul George signature shoes. It drew some flak but Hart clarified his intentions behind it. Check out the clip below of Hart throwing away the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s shoes, as posted by Lakers Nation: https://www.instagram.com/p/BnHe_LrBRHp/?taken-by=lakersnationofficial Lakers fans understood why he did it. But for […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is definitely steering the wheel fast this summer. The four-time Most Valuable Player has been living to the Hollywood hype as he announces another documentary he will produce. Through his Twitter account, LeBron is creating more excitement for the “Student Athlete” documentary HBO will show on Oct. 2: We’ve […]

There could be a rivalry brewing between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder. More specifically, Josh Hart and Paul George. Hart posted a video on Instagram where he threw George’s shoes out in the trash because according to Hart, he’s too competitive to wear his competitor’s shoes. Los Angeles #Lakers (@Lakers) guard Josh […]

Dallas Mavericks prized rookie Luka Doncic just added another reason for Mavs fans to get excited to finally watch him play. Doncic posted a photo of himself working out with none other than the Los Angeles Lakers legend himself, Kobe Bryant. The 19-year-old playmaker proudly shared this photo on his Twitter account: 🐍 #mambamentality pic.twitter.com/iKlKEjHv3Q […]

LeBron James and Neymar are two of the most recognizable faces on the planet. James and Neymar are two of the best in their respective sports. Neymar recently transferred from Barcelona to Paris St.-Germain F.C. and LeBron left Cleveland for the bright lights of Los Angeles. Both athletes are on the brightest of stages. The […]

Thursday marks the one-year anniversary of Sacramento Kings shooting guard Ben McLemore’s failed attempt to receive a personal challenge from Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Last year on Mamba Day (8/24), Bryant issued a number of challenges to NBA players via social media. Bryant requested that Isaiah Thomas make the All-NBA first team, John […]

Luol Deng spent all but 13 minutes of the 2017-18 season riding the warmth of his seat in the Los Angeles Lakers bench, as the organization had decided to prioritize the growth of their young players, nullifying any potential playing time for the Sudanese international. While it’s clear this marriage won’t work, given the direction […]

Lance Stephenson has always thrived in an Indiana Pacers uniform, a jersey that has become nearly symbolic of his blooming game in the NBA. The Brooklyn native recently signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after spending his last season in Indy, but he wouldn’t rule out a potential return if the front […]

Los Angeles Lakers young star Brandon Ingram is giving back to the community he grew up in, as he stopped by Kinston, North Carolina to donate school supplies to the kids in his hometown. Despite being just 20-years-old, it seems as though Ingram is well aware of the importance his community played in his rise […]

The idea of Lance Stephenson being on the same team with LeBron James used to be barbershop talk until this year’s summer came along when the Los Angeles Lakers made it a reality. After all, that’s what Hollywood does best – take a script and turn it into something that would entertain the masses. And […]

The early verdict, at least in the virtual world, on the Los Angeles Lakers’ retooled roster is now out after NBA 2K19 release its rating for the team’s projected starting unit. As posted by Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, below is the NBA 2K19 ratings for the Lakers’ starting five: NBA 2K19 (@NBA2K) ratings for the […]

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors firmly believes that LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is the best player on the planet. And he offered a lot of words to back up his claims. Speaking on The Shop — James’ new show on HBO, Green was asked if James can outright declare that […]

LeBron James appears to be enjoying himself this summer. The newest Los Angeles Lakers star doesn’t look stressed at all in a video that Ernie Ramos posted to Instagram. James is working out, but in between sets he’s showing off his dance moves. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnDrIW4ArAO/ James’ energy should fit well with the Lakers this season. He […]

LeBron James has joined the Los Angeles Lakers. DeMarcus Cousins has joined the Golden State Warriors. Paul George has re-signed with the Okhoma City Thunder. Carmelo Anthony has joined the Houston Rockets. With the offseason hitting September, it’s unlikely that any more monumental moves occur in the NBA. Consequently, outlets and writers are evaluating the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a history of trolling each other on social media and it appears Ivica Zubac is no exception. Zubac answered a question from a fan on his Instagram story and called out his Lakers teammates for their bad taste in music. The only problem with what Zubac did here is that […]

One of the most debated topics among Laker fans is guard Lonzo Ball’s whacky looking jump shot. Some fans of the Los Angeles Lakers insist that his form must be changed if he ever wants to be an accurate three-point shooter, pointing out his subpar 31 percent from downtown in his rookie season. Others claim that […]

The NBA spotlight shifted once again to the Los Angeles Lakers when LeBron James announced that he would donning the purple and gold this season. In the aftermath of James’ signing, most of the talk has been on how the best player in the world would mesh with the Lakers’ young core, especially with its […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been much more active on his stances in social issues during the latter part of his career. His four-year rival Draymond Green noted this very change in attitude, one that propelled him to great heights as more than just an athlete. James noted his inspiration to start speaking […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is keeping himself busy in retirement. The five-time NBA champion recently guested on the Good Mythical Morning YouTube show and demonstrated his gastronomic knowledge. In the episode, Bryant is asked to do a blind taste test on regular beef and premium Kobe beef and then try and identify which is […]

Lance Stephenson is picking up his already undeniable flair during his offseason workouts, showing semblance of Nick Young now that he has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Much like his counterpart, Stephenson lulled his opponent to sleep with a hesitation dribble before pulling up from deep and burying the long-range jumper as he ran […]

Despite having yet to fully establish himself as the team’s cornerstone superstar, Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell’s self-confidence remains fully intact. A fan recently reaffirmed his own faith on the potential of the 22-year-old, and Russell responded with a simple and straightforward statement that proves just how much he trusts in himself. Forgive me but […]

LeBron James’ former Cavs teammate J.R. Smith made his rounds on social media, commenting a friendly “Hey mama” in the Lakers forward’s mother-appreciation Instagram post. It wouldn’t take too long until some other commenters took that as more than just friendly, instantly bringing up memories of another of James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates — Delonte […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises around the league, having won 16 NBA Championships in their franchise’s history. They’re home to a long line of basketball legends like Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, and countless more. It is hard not to be captivated by their […]

The hype about LeBron James’ move to the Los Angeles Lakers is still alive, and Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving had some few things to say and it’s all worth noting. Speaking to Mike Gill, Pete Thompson, and Michael Kaskey-Blomain of The Sports Bash on 97.3 ESPN Radio in Philly, Dr. J. himself praised James’ move […]

LeBron James is the type of transcendent player who can elevate the play of his teammates. Los Angeles Lakers fans should be thrilled with the prospect of James elevating the play of the young corps in Las Angeles. Brian Windhorst specifically talked about how Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram can thrive alongside LeBron: “We started off […]

LeBron James’ path to his ninth straight NBA Finals became much more difficult when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. Much will be different for King James in the Western Conference, including what position he finds himself playing next season. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst spoke about the adjustments LeBron will need to […]