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With the L.A. Clippers’ 134-115 blowout loss on Saturday afternoon at the hands of the surging Denver Nuggets, they were officially eliminated from the wild Western Conference playoff race. Additionally, according to a Reddit thread on Saturday started by user clockairdown, something was officially done today that hadn’t happened with the NBA’s two largest markets […]

Kyle Kuzma’s latest surging run has only confirmed the thoughts of what a draft steal he has been for the Los Angeles Lakers, but after sustaining an ankle injury during last night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, it might be time to put his season under wraps. According to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, Kuzma’s ankles have […]

On Friday night before the Los Angeles Lakers went head-to-head with the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Staples Center, the team honored one of their first superstars with a statue outside of the iconic arena. Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor became the latest Lakers legend to be immortalized in bronze joining the likes of Shaquille O’Neal, Jerry […]

For most of the 2017-18 NBA season amongst fans, the future of Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Paul George past this first season in OKC with stars Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony has been up in the air. However, George urges that the end of this season will not influence his decision with free agency […]

Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade are considered two of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history. As Bryant has five championships in seven NBA Finals appearances with the Los Angeles Lakers, Wade has three championships in five NBA Finals appearances with the Miami Heat. Unfortunately, the two future Hall of Famers never met in the […]

He was supposed to be a Spur for life. After winning a championship and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award in 2014, and finishing in the top three in the regular season MVP race last season, Kawhi Leonard was destined for greatness in a San Antonio Spurs jersey. He was the successor to Tim […]

After suffering a knee injury against the Houston Rockets on Feb. 23, Jimmy Butler was active against the Denver Nuggets but did not play. As the Minnesota Timberwolves and Nuggets are currently tied for the eighth and final spot in the Western Conference, the 28-year-old has seen enough with just three games remaining in the […]

It’s been two years since Kobe Bryant last stepped on an NBA court. Hate him or love him, the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar is surely missed by most fans. Though he may not be playing anymore, we’ve been lucky enough to still see his signature shoes being worn and manufactured. And per SoleCollector.com, new […]

ESPN announced on Thursday that Los Angeles Lakers legendary retired shooting guard Kobe Bryant will debut his new basketball analysis show, Detail, on April 12 exclusively on the network’s new direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service called ESPN+. Via an article written today by Gianina Thompson of ESPN: “Detail, which is written, produced and hosted by the Academy Award-winning […]

According to a tweet this afternoon from Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton said that rookie point guard Lonzo Ball and rising star forward Brandon Ingram will both likely be inactive for Friday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luke Walton said Ball and Ingram are likely out for tomorrow […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton is always asking his young players to be aggressive and put their best foot forward when taking the court. He’s done it with Julius Randle, done it with Kyle Kuzma, and drummed it repeatedly to Lonzo Ball throughout the season. This time was Tyler Ennis’ turn to hear […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have undoubtedly been one of the more promising, young teams in the 2017-18 NBA season. At the forefront of their success has been power forward Kyle Kuzma. Kuzma has long established himself as one of the best players out of the 2017-18 NBA Draft. He added to his stellar campaign with yet […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hurt – or delayed – the San Antonio Spurs’ quest to secure a playoff spot this season, as they beat Gregg Popovich’s squad Wednesday at home in overtime, 122-112. The win would not have been possible for the Lakers had it not for Kuzma, whose heroics equated to a 30-point night. […]

It’s primetime. You’re with your buddies, enjoying a close game. The San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers have exchanged punches like two worn out boxers giving it their all. The clock is ticking with the game’s final seconds counting down like forever. The home crowd is ready to erupt and your palms are […]

On Wednesday night, the NBA became witness to a Kyle on Kyle incident during the game at Staples Center between the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers. During a Lakers fast-break attack in the third quarter, Los Angeles rookie Kyle Kuzma found a gap between San Antonio’s transition defense and proceeded to go […]

Kawhi Leonard’s current relationship with the San Antonio Spurs has been well-documented. Rumors have sprouted among fans that he’ll eventually leave the team soon. Portland Trail Blazers star guard C.J. McCollum recently shared his insights on the matter. In the Pull Up with CJ McCollum podcast, the Blazers star feels that Kawhi will eventually go […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be shorthanded tonight when they take on the San Antonio Spurs at home on ESPN. The Lakers will be without both Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram for the big game. Lonzo Ball (knee) and Brandon Ingram (concussion) have both been ruled OUT of tonight’s game against the #Spurs at @STAPLESCenter […]

All eyes were tuned to the NCAA Championship game between Villanova and Michigan. It included NBA players who had no scheduled game for the day. Some cheered for their respective teams, but Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and Los Angeles Lakers center Channing Frye dished out on each other some good old ribbing. In their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play in Salt Lake City this Tuesday against the Utah Jazz, but they could likely roll with a roster that is missing their rookie point guard in Lonzo Ball. According to Lakers beat reporter Tania Ganguli, Ball is being deemed doubtful as of the moment for the date […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Elgin Baylor will be immortalized through a work of art in form of a statue to be displayed outside STAPLES Center. As announced by the Lakers, Baylor’s statue will be revealed on Friday, April 6 at 5:30 PT. Below is the full announcement: Elgin Baylor's statue will be unveiled at Star […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to square up with the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night for their last game of the season outside California. However, Lakers rising star forward Brandon Ingram will not be joining the team on the trip due to the concussion he suffered on Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Via a […]

NBA analyst Chris Broussard brought forward the comparison to one of the all-time great passers in the league, Magic Johnson, offering that the one player that sports any resemblance to the Los Angeles Lakers legend is rookie Ben Simmons. “Ben Simmons is the closest thing we’ve ever seen to Magic, more than Penny Hardaway, even,” […]

Golden State Warriors marksman Nick Young praised the work of his former teammate, Julius Randle, who’s made a quality leap from an athletic forward with a high ceiling to one blossoming into his game. “I think this summer’s going to be good for him,” said Young, according to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been bitten by the injury bug this late in the season, and with plenty of bodies on the shelf, the team is finding it hard to have a strong finish to their 2017-18 campaign. For Lakers rookie forward Kyle Kuzma, the absences of Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram, in particular, […]

Sunday night at the Staples Center featured the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers in a mostly meaningless matchup between two teams that are already out of playoff contention. Nevertheless, the game itself had its share of thrilling moments, particularly down the stretch, which includes the game-sealing basket by Kings rookie De’Aaron Fox that […]

Heading into the final stretch of the 2017-18 NBA season, it can be difficult for a young team like the Los Angeles Lakers to play to their potential after being eliminated from playoff contention and dealing with injuries. After showing heart against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Lakers lost a game they should have won to […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Kyle Kuzma has shown instances of having legendary shooting guard Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality throughout the season. During the first half of Easter Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, Kuzma talked some trash on the court about fellow rookie Justin Jackson that would make Bryant smile. A video of the sequence, […]

In 1995, Ed O’Bannon was on top of the world. He led UCLA to a championship while playing alongside fellow stars Toby Bailey, Tyus Edney, George Zidek, Cameron Dollar, and of course, his brother Charles. O’Bannon seemed destined for a long career in the NBA after making a name for himself as a Bruin. Unfortunately, much […]

Following one season with Arizona, Deandre Ayton declared for the 2018 NBA Draft after averaging 20.1 points and 11.6 rebounds. While there are many talented prospects in this year’s draft, Ayton is widely considered to be the top pick. On CBS Sports Radio with Tiki and Tierney, Ayton was asked which team he would like […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their sixth loss in their last game after falling just short in overtime, 124-122, to the Milwaukee Bucks. It featured a valiant effort that saw them completely erase a huge 20-point deficit late in the second half that helped the Lakers force an overtime period. In the loss, forward Brandon […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle was likely an afterthought to stay in the City of Angels with the expected frenzy of a free agency this summer. The Lakers have done everything in their power to clear enough cap space to sign the likes of LeBron James and Paul George in hopes of reviving the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers look like they might be short-handed again after Brandon Ingram went down via a hard foul in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks. After staying on the ground for a bit, he was able to get back on his feet and stayed in the game. Two minutes into overtime he […]

Arike Ogunbowale lifted the Notre Dame Fighting Irish women’s basketball team to the National Championship game with a stunning win over the heavily-favorited UConn Huskies. After the Fighting Irish had blown a late lead in regulation, Ogunbowale hit a cold-blooded step back jumper with a second left in overtime to seal the huge victory. After […]

Ever since he was inserted back into the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup earlier this season, power forward Julius Randle continues to be an absolute beast. During Friday night’s game between the Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks, Randle went complete beast mode on Bucks center Tyler Zeller when the forward threw down a massive one-handed hammer […]

For Los Angeles Lakers star point guard Isaiah Thomas, his 2017-18 stint with the team unfortunately only lasted 17 games following lingering issues with his right hip. On Thursday, Thomas had successful right hip surgery and is expected to be out of basketball action for the next four months. One of Thomas’ former teammates, Miami Heat […]

LaVar Ball has gotten a lot of heat from the media and people around the NBA about the way he conducts himself and handles business. Most have given him a bad review but there is one guy who likes his outspoken ways, Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant. He recently appeared on The Bill Simmons […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without their rookie point guard Lonzo Ball, who suffered a bruised left knee during Wednesday’s win against the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. The City of Angels will get another rookie back at the most opportune time, as Josh Hart will be available after initially being listed […]

Kyle Kuzma has made quite a name for himself as a rookie out of Utah for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, but he is concerned that his mom is stealing a bit of his thunder. After a Lakers fan tweeted out about being only a slight distance away from Karri Kuzma, Kyle’s mom told […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Isaiah Thomas will miss the remainder of the NBA season following successful hip surgery on Thursday morning. He’s expected to fully recover from the procedure in about four months. Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas will miss rest of season after surgery on his hip, with expected recovery time of four months. […]