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After competing for the Larry O’Brien Trophy for a total of 20 years, former Los Angeles Lakers point guard and ex-New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher is now looking to capture the Mirror Ball Trophy of Dancing with the Stars. He made his debut on the show recently, together with his partner, Sharna Burgess, […]

There is no shortage of high expectations surrounding Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball as he heads into his first season in the league. Despite yet to play in a regular season game, Ball has already created much optimism about what may lie ahead this upcoming campaign. During an interview with “The Cruz […]

LeBron James has one year left on his current deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, which means it’s high time to suspect that the four-time MVP would leave The Land. After all, he’s done that before and he’s already delivered on his promise to quench the city’s thirst for an NBA title last year. Among the […]

When Josh Hart was five years old, he lived his father’s dream and promised he would earn the Boy Scouts of America‘s highest rank, Eagle Scout. As Hart got older, it became a challenge with school and basketball, but he found a way to fulfill his childhood promise one week before his 18th birthday — […]

After a decade of Jordan Brand dominating the NBA market, the league has taken a turn, with the now-retired Kobe Bryant leading the way as the league’s most popular shoe. Following an earlier report that Adidas has overtaken Jordan in popularity, the league has also taken a flip of the page in its most-popular athlete, […]

With training camp approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers enter their first full season under President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka. With Lonzo Ball being the team’s point guard of the future, there is plenty of optimism for the storied franchise. At the ESPNLA special dinner event, head coach Luke Walton […]

Andre Iguodala was coming off the best three-year run of his professional career, playing in back-to-back-to-back NBA Finals and earning two championship rings and a Finals MVP in 2015 — but the toughest waters were yet to be treaded. The Golden State Warriors’ sixth man had a decision on his hands as a free agent […]

Kobe Bryant has gone through his fair share of ups and downs throughout his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, but in 2007, he came as close to leaving the team as he ever had throughout his career. Having won his first three championships and developed an addiction to winning next to Shaquille O’Neal […]

Kobe Bryant having a statue was really just a matter of time, but that didn’t stop Lakers president and controlling owner Jeanie Buss from confirming that the Los Angeles legend will have his own sculpture outside the Staples Center someday. The Lakers have recently announced they will be retiring both of Bryant’s jerseys this upcoming […]

A court wanted an assist from Magic Johnson. The legendary Los Angeles Lakers point guard has reportedly been subpoenaed to stand as witness with regards to a former Michigan State University Spartans football player’s lawsuit against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. In a report by David Debolt of The Mercury News, Johnson got himself […]

Despite not playing a single NBA regular season game yet, Lonzo Ball can already be considered one of the more popular players of the league. While his father, LaVar, is a big reason for building a lot of hype around him, he also helped raise his popularity with solid performances during the Summer League and […]

Dwight Howard is set to play for his third team in as many seasons as he will take the court for his first campaign with the Charlotte Hornets. This has provided him an opportunity to reflect on how things have transpired in his last couple of stops of his career namely the Houston Rockets and […]

It’s coming down to less than a month before the start of the 2017-18 NBA season and rookies like Lonzo Ball have put gears in motion prior to the start of training camp. While some have pulled out the playbook, done different drills, taken endless jump shots, or worked out alongside veterans, Ball put his […]

Before agreeing to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, Andrew Bogut also fielded feelers from other teams. According to NBA.com’s David Aldridge, there were at least three other teams that came knocking on Bogut’s door: the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wolves made major pitch for Bogutl; had playing […]

Not even playing a single game yet for his new team, newly-acquired Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez is reportedly in danger of missing a part of their series of preseason games. The development stems from back issues he has been dealing with this summer, according to Bill Oram of the OC Register, and the team […]

Despite a banged-up body that has suffered numerous injuries, some people in the NBA still believe that veteran big man Andrew Bogut could still contribute. Count Luke Walton among them, as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach is being reported by NBA.com’s David Aldridge as one who lobbied hard for the recruitment of the former […]

Andrew Bogut will have the chance to resurrect his NBA career, as it has been reported that he has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The exact details of the contract have not been revealed yet, but it is believed to be for the veteran’s minimum. Free agent center […]

Having been a professional basketball player and NBA veteran, Joe Bryant was very happy that his son, Kobe, also made it into the league, and as it turned out, became one of the best players to ever play the game. He recently shared how he felt watching him compete at the highest level, especially representing […]

In the months leading up to his first season in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has continued to show his savviness to take advantage of marketable opportunities. The 19-year-old displayed that once again by donning a personalized shirt with his likeness as the NBA logo. #LakeShow getting down to business […]

Even after his retirement, many people have embraced Kobe Bryant’s “Mamba Mentality” — whether it is on the court or in his shoes and apparel line with Nike. So it comes to no surprise that Bryant’s daughter Gianna has taken some of the family’s secrets, most notably his patented head-to-chest triple-threat move. Kobe's daughter is […]

Ever since Big Baller Brand released Lonzo Ball’s signature shoes, many have been looking forward to him sporting them during games. However, he made a lot of headlines during the Summer League, for opting to wear other players’ sneakers instead of his own. With next season’s opening night only a few weeks away, the Los […]

Lonzo Ball is set to begin his first year in the league for the Los Angeles Lakers with plenty of scrutiny upon his shoulders. This has also put the spotlight on his younger brothers LiAngelo and LaMelo, who have continued to develop into promising players in their own right. During a recent interview with Kurt […]

The offseason has often been a time which players use to bond with their teammates ahead of the upcoming season. A few of the players from the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of the free time to see the Los Angeles Rams take on the Washington Redskins at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and L.A. Clippers not only represent the same city, but they also share the same home arena, as they both host their home games inside Staples Center. While it is already difficult to manage their schedules, it’s always bound for them to have home assignments on the same day. Many are […]

Apart from being one of the best players in NBA history, Kobe Bryant is also well known for his nickname “The Black Mamba” and his mindset know as “Mamba Mentality.” While many understand it as giving their best effort to win, it remains unclear where and how it started. Bryant recently shed light to it […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Lonzo Ball is doing some early work heading into his first season in the NBA. As the projected starting point guard of the Lakers, the UCLA product is busy learning the tendencies of his teammates as well as their strengths and weaknesses for him to handle the position and run […]

In recent weeks, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball has found himself in the headlines for things away from the basketball court as he caught much flak for what was perceived as dissing Nas by stating that he’s no longer Hip-Hop. The 19-year-old has since backtracked from those comments back stating that he doesn’t believe […]

Despite all the offseason drama, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still the presumptive favorite to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals during the 2017-2018 NBA season. The loss of Kyrie Irving will be an adjustment for the team, but if Isaiah Thomas proves to be healthy, the Cavs should have no trouble dispensing the […]

Patrick Beverley is warning Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Lonzo Ball of a rude awakening in the NBA. The newly acquired L.A. Clippers guard, known as one of the peskiest defenders in the NBA, has circled Oct. 19 on his calendar, the day he’ll get to get chance hounding the much-ballyhooed former UCLA Bruin playmaker, […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2017-18 NBA season opener, the Big Baller Brand era will officially begin. After Lonzo Ball averaged a near triple-double and received the Las Vegas Summer League Most Valuable Player award, there is plenty of excitement in Los Angeles. With Ball playing for […]

One of the biggest criticisms that Brandon Ingram faced prior to being selected with the second overall pick in last year’s draft was questions about his strength due to his lean body frame. This is something that he has focused heavily on improving this offseason through workouts ahead of his second campaign. During a recent […]

Prior to beginning his fourth season in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle was the recipient of a unique honor from Lexington, Kentucky. It was announced on Thursday that September 10 would be recognized as “Julius Randle Day” in the city of Lexington due to his major contributions to helping out the community. […]

Shortly after Magic Johnson was named the Los Angeles Lakers next president of basketball operations, he stated that forward Brandon Ingram was untouchable in trade talks. This has immediately thrust a much larger weight of expectations on the 20-year-old to develop into a special talent that the organization can depend on and build around for […]

Since the Los Angele Lakers selected Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick in this year’s draft, there has been nothing but praise thrown his way from the organization and his new teammates. Second-year forward Brandon Ingram added to it during a recent interview with Mike Trudell of Lakers.com by touting the rookie point guard’s […]

Heading into his second season in the league, there is much optimism surrounding the development of Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram. One of the reasons for this encouraging chatter is his focus on improving his shot as he has spent much of the offseason adjusting his release point to be a more efficient shooter […]

After 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired at the end of the 2015-16 NBA season following a 60-point performance against the Utah Jazz. In the next chapter of his life, Bryant has been focusing on building Kobe Inc. and the art of storytelling. While Bryant has no interest in coaching, he […]

With training camp right around the corner, the Los Angeles Lakers will look to prove that their offseason was as successful as they have painted it to be. With quality talent now on the roster, the Lakers should be an exciting team for the franchise’s massive fanbase to watch. While Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma […]

NBA players have been used to receiving a lot of hate messages and even hilarious comments on their social media accounts. However, they also show at times that they will not allow some to just slide past them without a witty comeback. That was the case recently when Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram was […]

During their eight seasons together with the Los Angeles Lakers, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant won three championships in four NBA Finals appearances. As O’Neal is an NBA on TNT analyst, Bryant is focused on the art of storytelling following their careers. With the Lakers set to retire both of Bryant’s jersey numbers on Dec. […]