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Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, there is plenty of optimism for the Los Angeles Lakers after selecting Lonzo Ball at the 2017 NBA Draft. After a poor debut at the Las Vegas Summer League, Ball averaged a near triple-double and received the Most Valuable Player award. With teams currently filling out the remainder of […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick. Despite struggling in the first game, Ball averaged a near triple-double as he was named the Las Vegas Summer League Most Valuable Player. With the 2017-18 NBA season approaching, all the attention remains on Ball. According to Nina […]

After impatiently waiting for their respective NBA 2K18 ratings, some NBA rookies got Christmas early on Thursday, finally getting to see how they stack up against the rest of the league. With the likes of Lonzo Ball and Jayson Tatum receiving their ratings earlier this month, it was only time for a slew of other […]

Prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers surprised most by acquiring Brook Lopez and the No. 27 overall pick (Kyle Kuzma) for D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov. Shortly after, President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka selected Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick and established him as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have lofty expectations for second-year forward Brandon Ingram, perhaps loftier than fans had expected after getting limited run until the very end of the regular season. General manager Rob Pelinka has seen Ingram’s work ethic and offseason dedication take off to another level, he said during an interview on NBA TV via […]

Julius Randle has been aggressive in his pursuit of a well-rounded offseason workout, getting down to six percent body fat during his regimen and even shooting some three-pointers to round out his game. The Los Angeles Lakers forward has been relentless in his effort to improve at the end of every season, cutting down on […]

LaVar Ball got his own reality show green-lit by Facebook last month. Last week, Variety reported that the series titled, “Ball in the Family“, will be one of a handful of shows funded by the social media giant for their Facebook Watch platform. “Ball in the Family” is one part of an effort to kick-start […]

The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Wednesday that their former broadcaster, Tommy Hawkins, passed away at the age of 80. The team’s controlling owner and CEO, Jeanie Buss, issued a statement on behalf of the organization, via their official website, Lakers.com, where she expressed sadness over losing one of the great broadcasters in their franchise’s […]

Two of this year’s top 10 picks in the draft recently appeared on the NBA Rookies Flashback Friday special, where they were asked a number of different questions to allow their fans to know more about them. While playing video games, Lonzo Ball and Dennis Smith Jr. were asked who their favorite rappers were, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will head into the 2017-18 NBA season with Brandon Ingram and rookie Lonzo Ball leading the way. The two promising young players will try to end the four-year playoff drought with an upgraded roster and a positive outlook on the immediate future in Los Angeles. With Ball getting as much attention […]

In a talent-filled 2017 rookie class, no one faces more scrutiny and hefty expectations than Lonzo Ball. The Los Angeles Lakers No. 2 overall selection dished on his father, LaVar Ball, and his antics, as well as what it’ll be like to have a target on his back coming into the season. LaVar has had […]

Clippers forward Blake Griffin is the best basketball player residing in Los Angeles, since Chris Paul is in Houston and his State Farm alter-ego Cliff Paul is presumably with him.  This is at least until a young Lakers star like Lonzo Ball or Brandon Ingram takes the title and the stardom, that comes with being […]

Since Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States, the news has been well documented. With Trump blaming ‘both sides’ for the violence that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend, numerous athletes have spoken up about his latest comments. After LeBron James shared his opinions on the situation at his annual foundation […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Lonzo Ball (No. 2), Kyle Kuzma (No. 27), Josh Hart (No. 30), and Thomas Bryant (No. 42). While all the attention is on Ball, Kuzma and Hart are expected to make immediate contributions heading into the 2017-18 NBA season. As the Lakers open the new […]

In the upcoming NBA 2K18 game, there are several new features one of which are all-time teams for many of the historic franchise across the league. Among the organizations to receive this was the Los Angeles Lakers as NBA 2K went to social media to unveil their all-time team that features several Hall of Famers. […]

The BIG3 regular season has come to an end and with that come the hopes of next season for Allen Iverson and his team, 3’s Company, who mustered a 3-5 win-loss record through the eight-week tour. But the addition of a star player of the highest caliber can change the team’s fortune right from the […]

It takes time to build a winning culture and team in the NBA, and that is commonly not an overnight process. The Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000’s are a great example of the building-to-win model. The Lakers were one of the most dominant teams during the decade, winning three straight NBA finals before […]

The BIG3 in its initial season has been quite a success with the intense level of competition between the former NBA players that has created a buzz about the future of the league. There have been a few notable players that have voiced their interest in being a part of the BIG3. The latest is former […]

Heading into the 2017-18 season, there is plenty of fresh excitement around the Los Angeles Lakers. With the NBA, on Monday afternoon, officially releasing the schedule for the 2017-18 season, here are the five most appealing games on the docket for this upcoming campaign in Hollywood. Cavaliers @ Lakers – March 11, 2018 – Airs […]

Since releasing the ZO2s, the Big Baller Brand has continued to intrigue many with their business decisions. One of them was to let Lonzo Ball use other players’ signature sneakers during the Summer League, instead of his own. However, he was back wearing them during the Panini Rookie Photoshoot held recently. The 6-foot-6 point guard […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers superstar and NBA icon Kobe Bryant recently discussed the WNBA and the impact that it is having on his daughter. He says that his 11-year-old daughter always talks to him about box scores and who made a highlight play. The love for the game of basketball certainly seems to have been […]

The Golden State Warriors will once again head into the NBA regular season as the team to beat, getting every franchise’s best shot game after game. With that said, here are the must-watch five games of this regular season in proper timeline order.   Warriors vs. Rockets (Opening Day) — 09/17/17 — airs on TNT […]

From the Celtics, to the Heat, to the Cavaliers, to the Warriors- super teams have dominated the NBA in recent history. Those four teams alone have combined to win seven of the last ten championships. With increasing television ratings and little complaint from commissioner Adam Silver, it appears as if super teams are here to […]

Nike is slated to release Kobe Bryant’s new line of kicks, the Kobe A.D. on Aug. 24, a nod to the jerseys worn by the Los Angeles Lakers icon. The shoe and apparel company released a video 10 days prior to the official release, giving fans a chance to see the inspiration for this year’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball doesn’t have the gargantuan aspirations of his father beating Michael Jordan one-on-one, but rather some other hefty ones that are within the realm of possibility. The No. 2 overall selection is optimistic his team is shooting for the playoffs this upcoming season and remains intent in chasing that goal […]

Even before entering the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant was already a highly touted prospect for his impressive play at Lower Merion High School. Many teams were intrigued of what he can bring to the professional ranks, as he showed he is very athletic and could be a big time scorer in […]

LaVar Ball brought his youngest son, LaMelo, to the BIG3 regular-season finale at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, only to be welcomed with loud cheers after appearing on the venue’s big screen. Staples Center crowd cheers loudly for LaVar Ball pic.twitter.com/lbpG3MGbDF — Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) August 13, 2017 While he has definitely […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz had a chill-session with fellow rook Dennis Smith Jr. and admitted to one of his toughest matchups while he got into some vintage video games. The Washington standout cited Los Angeles Lakers’ No. 2 overall selection Lonzo Ball as his toughest competition during his lone year with the Huskies. “In […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy was utterly complimentary of prized rookie Lonzo Ball, going as far as to tout him the next coming to Magic Johnson, notably his former teammate as part of the 80s Showtime Lakers. “I really like him as a player,” Worthy told TMZ Sports. “He’s unselfish, he’s a team player. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are brimming with optimism right now thanks to the decisions made by their new front office led by all-time great Magic Johnson. The most popular among such is arguably the selection of Lonzo Ball as the second overall pick in this year’s draft. Gone is D’Angelo Russell and Brook Lopez has […]

Despite the fact that we have recently witnessed a mild inflation of the value of the triple-double, courtesy of Russell Westbrook, there is no doubt it has remained one of the most respected and admired single game achievements in the NBA. Not recording a triple-double doesn’t necessarily mean that a player didn’t have a monster […]

At the start of free agency, numerous teams were reportedly interested in Otto Porter, considering the limited market at the small forward position. However, since Porter was a restricted free agent, the Washington Wizards had the ability to match any offers for the four-year forward. One of the teams interested in Porter was the Sacramento […]

Big Baller Brand has been criticized by many during its recent rise under the guidance of LaVar Ball and his star son Lonzo Ball, the No. 2 overall pick of the Los Angeles Lakers. One of the most criticized aspects of the brand has been the high pricing of its products. With price not an […]

NBA 2K18 earlier in the day revealed Atlanta Hawks rookie big man John Collins’ rating in the game, which also displayed an in-game photo of him dunking on Los Angeles Lakers’ second-year forward Brandon Ingram. It didn’t take long for Ingram to issue a response via Twitter stating that he doesn’t believe that would ever happen […]

Since being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick in this year’s draft, rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has immediately stepped into the picture as possibly the next player to become the face of the franchise after Kobe Bryant, but would he take him over Cleveland Cavs star LeBron James? When […]

This year’s class of NBA rookies went through their first photos for the upcoming season for their Panini Basketball card. Among of these players was Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball, who took to Twitter to voice his excitement about his first year in the league. https://twitter.com/ZO2_/status/896113753652985856 There is plenty of hype around […]

Earlier this summer, BIG3 creator Ice Cube took to social media to issue a challenge to LaVar Ball to attempt his league’s four-point shot. In light of the BIG3 coming to Los Angeles this upcoming weekend to play at Staples Center, Ball has made it clear that he has accepted the wager set. Challenge accepted […]

In the last several days, NBA 2K18 has steadily released the ratings for various players across the league via social media. One of which was Atlanta Hawks rookie big man John Collins, who was shown in his NBA 2K18 rating card posterizing Los Angeles Lakers second-year forward Brandon Ingram. It didn’t take long for Ingram […]

After suffering the worst stretch in franchise history, the future is looking bright for the Los Angeles Lakers. After President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka took over midseason, there is great optimism heading into the 2017-18 NBA season. In one of their first moves, Johnson and Pelinka selected Lonzo Ball […]