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Kansas Jayhawks alum Malik Newman did not hear his name get called Thursday night during the NBA Draft in Brooklyn, but he’s not ending the day without a contract either. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, the former Jayhawks shooting guard has agreed to a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Sources: Undrafted […]

Donovan Mitchell, incoming second-year man for the Utah Jazz played up Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers in a tweet. Just so y’all know it’s the guy y’all aren’t talking about that will shock you 9 months from now 🤫😏 @kylekuzma pic.twitter.com/gx2eYqO3qD — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) June 21, 2018 Mitchell’s tweet came in during […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is under way and this year’s class is as electric as any other in recent memory. Follow along as the results for each team are announced today, with every team taking another step toward their future. Phoenix Suns: DeAndre Ayton — C (Arizona)A double-double machine with plenty of untapped potential, despite posting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to head into the 2018 NBA draft strapped with three selections in hopes to add more young talent to the mix. In a tweeted photo of the draft war room from Lakers international scout Can Pelister there is a laid on the table two packets with what looked like […]

According to a report from Yahoo’s Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers can now be counted among the teams who have openly expressed interest to the San Antonio Spurs about acquiring forward Kawhi Leonard. The Los Angeles Lakers have reached out to the San Antonio Spurs to express interest in All-Star Kawhi Leonard, league sources […]

The San Antonio Spurs said that they are not actively looking to trade superstar Kawhi Leonard, but they have indeed opened up their phone lines in advance of the 2018 NBA Draft and free agency. On Tuesday night, just two days before the Draft, Yahoo Sports’ Chris Mannix reported that the Spurs could indeed look to […]

Most NBA insiders believe that the Los Angeles Lakers have the best chance of landing LeBron James in free agency this offseason. The four-time MVP is expected to opt out of his player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2018-19 season. Though the Lakers seem to be the most likely team to snatch James […]

The Boston Celtics-Los Angeles Lakers rivalry is alive and well. To prove it, the daughter of Celtics legend Red Auerbach may have just taken a veiled a jab at the Lakers. The Celtics unveiled a new practice facility recently. As such, Randy Auerbach, daughter of the great coach Red, said per Fred Katz of MassLive: […]

What’s with all these retired NBA stars getting jacked up like they’re about to fight Ivan Drago? Just last week, former Sacramento Kings point guard Mike Bibby got the internet’s attention when photos of him looking like an underground laboratory experiment made their rounds across social media. Here is Kobe Bryant caught by the paparazzi’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired the 39th overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft from the Philadelphia 76ers. As reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers will send the Sixers its 2019 second round pick via Bulls and cash. The Lakers have acquired the 39th pick in Thursday’s Draft from the 76ers, league source […]

The Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka regime with the Los Angeles Lakers has already been penalized twice for tampering, and ahead of the upcoming free agency period, they are focused on ensuring that it doesn’t happen again. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Lakers co-owner and governor Jeanie Buss put together a meeting with every employee in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be arguably the busiest team in the NBA this summer. Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka plan to make a major splash in free agency with superstars LeBron James and Paul George available and Kawhi Leonard reportedly on the trading block. Although there’s still sometime before the start of free […]

It was not that long ago when the Los Angeles Lakers felt that they had to intervene with their young players’ social media behavior. Recently, the team called the attention of Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma after apparently hitting the threshold of patience the Lakers were giving them in terms of their online antics. They’re […]

Now that the offseason is here, everyone wants to know where LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers is going. He was noncommittal about staying in Cleveland, and is an unrestricted free agent this summer. According to at least one man, Lonzo Ball is an important part of what happens next. Many think James is destined […]

Lonzo Ball proved last season that he belongs in the NBA, and that he has a potential be very effective and productive while on the court for the Los Angeles Lakers. If there was one knock on him, though, it was his physique. He looked quite thin throughout the season, and sometimes it seemed as […]

Upon being drafted into the NBA, basketball players are set to receive a good amount of dough — good enough for a very comfortable living. If they become a star, they may have enough money to last several lifetimes. Kyle Kuzma, an incoming second-year man for the Los Angeles Lakers, is no stranger to such […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and their fanbase are hoping to land a superstar in free agency this summer, and they could very well get their wish if both Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James and Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George decide to head to the West Coast. A name that has been linked to the […]

The L.A. Clippers could potentially wind up getting the better of the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason in the midst of the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes, reportedly better suited to trade for the injury-maligned 26-year-old star. “I’m hearing that the Clippers have a better chance at this deal than the Lakers,” said former NBA player Brendan […]

The Los Angeles Lakers still remain the overwhelming favorites to sign LeBron James, but outside factors could be helping this superteam in the making. According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul has been working behind the scenes, telling people that James would not want to come to Houston, but wants […]

Science and forms of analytics have been applied to NBA players in an effort to gain a closer look at their athletic abilities. But for Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers, nothing compares to a player’s actual performance on the court. Kuzma responded via Twitter to a short clip featuring an analysis of top […]

There may be a dearth of action in the NBA because it’s the offseason, but players are having a lot of it in the gym, where they try to train and workout in preparation for the next campaign. Count Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma among those bulking up in the gym, as evidenced by […]

An edited photo of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson donning a Los Angeles Lakers jersey has surfaced online and his father Mychal Thompson sent out a reaction. That duz look nice — Mychal Thompson (@champagnennuts) June 18, 2018 The elder Thompson, of course, played five seasons with the Lakers and was a key part […]

Julius Randle received a sweet gift from his wife for Father’s Day. And it might be a hint at his potential team moving forward. As posted by Harrison Faigen of Silver Screen & Roll, Randle got the gift of a painting of himself holding up his son, both of whom are in Lakers gear. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1008482319974346753 […]

Where is LeBron James heading to next? According to Sam Amick, the Los Angeles Lakers have the ‘most buzz’ in the James sweepstakes. "The place that has the most buzz right now definitely LA." – @sam_amick on LeBron's to LA — ESPN Los Angeles (@ESPNLosAngeles) June 19, 2018 Several key elements are firmly in place […]

Former NBA star Gary Payton gave some insight to the wave of free agency that will come down on July 1, with many big names bound to make major moves. Among them is soon-to-be free agent Paul George, who has been rumored to consider the Los Angeles Lakers as a potential destination, along with fellow […]

According to the sportsbook Nitrogensports.eu, the Los Angeles Lakers have the second-best odds to win the NBA title next season. View post on imgur.com As observed, they’re behind the back-to-back champions Golden State Warriors and between the Houston Rockets — the best team in the regular season in 2017-18. The Lakers have a chance — […]

The NBA offseason got a little more interesting with San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard reportedly wanting to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Even the Phoenix Suns were among the teams rumored to inquire about Leonard’s status. However, that seems highly unlikely given the only assets they have to offer have already […]

LaVar Ball just won’t leave the Los Angeles Lakers alone and his most recent antic involves a criticism of how the team handles his son Lonzo. The outspoken father blamed the Lakers for Lonzo’s rather poor shooting percentage from the free-throw line. In 52 games, Ball was at 45.1 percent — a horrendous statistic given […]

All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has informed the San Antonio Spurs that he desires a move on from the franchise, which has potentially put him on the open market this upcoming offseason. He has already expressed interest in making the move to his hometown of L0s Angeles to possibly to suit up for either the Los […]

Los Angeles Lakers development coach Miles Simon had nothing but praise for Lonzo Ball’s basketball instincts, tagging it as ‘off the charts.’ Speaking with Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, Simon talked about Ball’s feel for the game. He said that not everyone in the world is blessed with such a gift. On the defensive end, Ball’s […]

The free agency quickly approaching, the rumor train has already left the station for the NBA offseason. At the forefront of all this speculation is where Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James will land this summer. It is no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are pegged as the early favorites to land James along […]

With Kawhi Leonard asking for a trade there is speculation that he could team up with LeBron James and Paul George with the Los Angeles Lakers. To do that, the Lakers are going to need to open up some cap space this offseason, and Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report broke down how it all could happen. […]

The mystique of the San Antonio Spurs organization is off. Two years after Tim Duncan retired, the perfect culture the black and silver wore has worn down. On Friday, reports indicated Kawhi Leonard does not want to return to the Spurs and his preference is a trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. Is this the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ Instagram account just went full-savage on Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, and the rest of their championship-winning Los Angeles Lakers 2000-01 side. O’Neal recently posted a photo on his Instagram containing a quote from former teammate Bryant pertaining to the prowess of their historic 2000-01 Lakers squad. Bryant’s comments come in the wake […]

There have been a number of theories as to what LeBron James wants and where he will go when he becomes a free agent on July 1. James is expected to opt out of his current deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers as he seeks to not only become the highest paid NBA player, but also […]

The Lonzo Ball era could be coming to an end in Tinseltown earlier before it even starts as his name is now being thrown around in trade rumors this summer involving the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James. There is no doubt that the Lakers are trying to build the next superteam this summer and […]

Kawhi Leonard is the NBA’s silent superstar, but not even his reserved demeanor could prevent him from being the most talked about player at least today. Following several reports about Leonard’s desire to leave the San Antonio Spurs via a trade, experts and fans have been quick to link the two-way forward to the Los […]

NBA free agency doesn’t officially start until July 1st, but the offseason is already off to a fiery start. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, Kawhi Leonard has grown uncomfortable with the San Antonio Spurs and wants out. Leonard has grown uncomfortable with the Spurs and is ready for move, league sources tell Yahoo. https://t.co/uTux1nZYHV […]

The San Antonio Spurs are facing a tough situation as free agency is set to begin in two weeks and the NBA Draft is less than a week away. Star forward Kawhi Leonard’s camp has reportedly informed the team that he’s done with them and would like to be traded. While they haven’t been able […]