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Isaiah Thomas is bringing a new twist to his career as a Los Angeles Lakers point guard, switching his jersey from No. 7 to No. 3, according to the team. IT switching up the number. 7 🔁 3 pic.twitter.com/h18HDCf22p — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 8, 2018 Thomas will now wear the same number as […]

The clock malfunction at the Staples Center ended up in a bizarre conclusion to the game, which took away the Orlando Magic’s chance at a final shot, helping the Los Angeles Lakers to a 108-107 win on Wednesday night. With only 0.6 seconds left, Magic shooting guard Mario Hezonja threw a lob into the paint area, but the clock had […]

D’Angelo Russell’s stint with the Los Angeles Lakers may not have ended the way he had envisioned it, but he still feels privileged to have played for one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. The Brooklyn Nets guard can also consider himself lucky to have had the opportunity to play alongside Kobe Bryant, […]

One of the most unforgettable playoff series in NBA history is the 2002 Western Conference Finals. It was a matchup between two of the best teams in the league that time, the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings, and it lived up to expectations being a hotly-contested matchup which reached Game 7. The Purple and […]

The Orlando Magic took a 107-106 lead late in the 4th quarter to seal what seemed to be the dagger that would win the game as Aaron Gordon and Jonathan Simmons celebrated near midcourt while the Los Angeles Lakers called timeout, hoping to scratch up a play that would at least give them a shot […]

Drafted with the second pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, Lonzo Ball has been considered to be the Lakers’ point guard of the future. Specifically, Magic Johnson and the Lakers selected Ball to reignite the history of the Showtime Lakers generation. Rightfully so, Ball’s exquisite play-making and passing skills ranks him in the same category […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a free agent destination  for generations. After all, Los Angeles is known for its vibrant city life and warm weather. The Lakers are also known for its rich history of winning championships. From the era of the Showtime Lakers to the dawn of the early millennial dominance of Shaquille […]

Kobe Bryant is fondly remembered as the best players in the history of the NBA. The five-time NBA champion has established a reputation as a late-game assassin, a serial championship winner, and one of the fiercest competitors the league has ever seen. In any case, Bryant has proved to be astute in business and in […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James will be the biggest name in this summer’s free agency. He is expected to receive interest from a number of teams around the league, who will all pitch to him in the hopes of securing his services, and boost their franchise’s chances of winning a title. However, the recruitment […]

Amidst a troublesome landscape and race-to-the-bottom across the league, the Los Angeles Lakers stand out as a breath of fresh air. Despite being too far out of the playoffs to make a serious push, second-year coach Luke Walton has his club as competitive as ever. They’re one of the few non-playoff teams still actively trying […]

When Isaiah Thomas was a member of the rival Boston Celtics last postseason, the current Los Angeles Lakers star point guard played out of his mind during the seven-game series between the Celtics and the Washington Wizards. In a recent interview with Lakers sideline reporter Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Thomas answered questions from fans […]

Kobe Bryant won an Oscar for Animated Short on Sunday night for his personal project titled, “Dear Basketball.” Retirement has afforded him the opportunity to follow one of his other passions, that of writing and telling stories. “Dear Basketball” was based on a poem he wrote because of his love for the game as he […]

Much has been made of Lonzo Ball’s shooting. His form, his percentage (or lack thereof) and his confidence in it. But to his credit, the Los Angeles Lakers rookie’s confidence in his shot and himself has never wavered all throughout the season. It’s true that he struggled mightily for much of the season with his […]

Isaiah Thomas has had a complete rollercoaster upon his arrival in L.A. — first impressing with a 22-point debut off the bench, and later struggling to find his rhythm and adapt to a team that has a system based on a ball-sharing point guard. The 5-foot-9 guard has been scuffing in his recent two games, […]

The NBA is home to star athletes who inspire not only basketball players but also artists. Hip-hop rappers, in particular, have included the league’s best players in their bars. From directly mentioning their names to highlighting their skills and other basketball jargon, the league with all its talent and tales of triumph can make any […]

Where LeBron James is going will be the hottest topic of this summer’s free agency period, and honestly it might be the hottest topic right now. Everyone has an opinion on where LeBron James should go, and Chris Broussard joined The Herd with Colin Cowherd and gave his two cents worth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na0qxqUio_g He talked about how […]

Before last night’s loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers were on a roll. The team had won five consecutive games and nine straight on their home floor of the Staples Center. Los Angeles’ recent hot streak has created some buzz around the team about a potential playoff run. Unfortunately, the Lakers making […]

The Tony Parker era is about to end in San Antonio very soon. This season is quite possibly the last time that the beloved point guard will be putting on a San Antonio Spurs jersey in NBA arenas as he hangs up his sneakers for the last time. Soon, the Spurs will have to replace […]

Drafted in the famous 1996 NBA Draft, Kobe Bryant is definitely the best player of his generation. After leading the Lakers to five NBA championships, including back-to-back titles with the help of Pau Gasol in 2009 and 2010. Bryant left the league as one of the best scorers and players in league history, getting as […]

Have you ever wondered what happened to Robert Sacre? Following his stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, not a lot has been heard about him — until now. While only a few know that he is continuing his professional career in Japan, he made a lot of headlines recently, when a video of him came out […]

There was a time when both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers were powerhouses at the same time. The two franchises have been known for excellence almost since the moment they joined the NBA. Back in 1982, the Lakers and the Sixers faced off in an epic duel for the NBA championship. When […]

Late in the 131-113 win over the Miami Heat, Brandon Ingram suffered an injury after a hard foul by Justise Winslow. After not playing in the team’s impressive 116-112 win over the San Antonio Spurs to cap off an undefeated road trip, Ingram returned to Los Angeles for an MRI. According to Ryan Ward of […]

Kobe Bryant was once again part of a lot of headlines on Sunday, as he won an Oscar Award for his short film, “Dear Basketball.” It was his first in filmmaking, and will now be added to his growing list of awards, which mostly came from his exploits in the NBA. His win on Sunday […]

Kobe Bryant was once again named a winner and received another award on Sunday. However, it’s not in the NBA, and not even for a performance that he had on the court that he was given a distinct honor, but for his excellence in making a short film, “Dear Basketball,” which won an Oscar Award. […]

Pau Gasol understands what his brother Marc is going through right now as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. The team is in a rebuilding year and is long a ton of games. Marc is frustrated and upset at the losing. Pau lived a similar reality when he was a member of the Grizzlies for […]

Kobe Bryant has just added yet another award to his already long list of achievements. After winning almost everything the NBA has to offer, the former league MVP can now add an Oscar trophy to his collection, as his animated documentary. “Dear Basketball,” won in the short film category on Sunday. The Black Mamba immediately […]

There isn’t much that needs to be said about Kobe Bryant. He is a five-time NBA champion, the third leading scorer in league history, and simply one of the greatest basketball players the world has ever seen. The Los Angeles Lakers legend is the Black Mamba, a serial entrepreneur, and a skilled poet and writer. After […]

Lonzo Ball was drafted with the second pick of the 2017 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. Backed by the constant proclamations of his father, Ball initially fell short of his lofty expectations at the beginning of the season. Although it was apparent even in his days in UCLA that Ball wouldn’t be a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has established himself as one of the best defenders in the NBA today. He won the Defensive Player of the Year last season, which is a solid proof of his ability to be very effective on that end of the floor. However, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Kyle Kuzma still […]

Kobe Bryant won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. He won two NBA Finals MVPs and one league MVP award. He is tied for the record with most All-Star Game MVPs (four). Now, Bryant has a legitimate opportunity to win an Oscar for his animated short film, “Dear Basketball,” which is based on the […]

Luke Walton has always had the back of Lonzo Ball even when LaVar Ball, Lonzo’s father, has ripped on him. Back in January, LaVar told ESPN that Walton had lost the team and needed to be let go. “You can see they’re not playing for Luke no more, Luke doesn’t have control of the team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers surprised the basketball world as they pulled off an upset against the San Antonio Spurs on the road. Despite entering the matchup as underdogs, they did not perform as such and played at their best to come out with the victory, even if they were shorthanded. Luke Walton gave his players […]

Lonzo Ball had his big coming out party on Saturday night against the San Antonio Spurs. He hit six 3-pointers including three in the final three minutes. With 42.2 seconds left, Ball hit a shot from long range that put the Lakers up three and helped them seal the victory. Lonzo Ball's clutch three that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a five-game winning streak after their comeback win Saturday night against the San Antonio Spurs. There is a stat out there about this Lakers team having one of the best records in the NBA since a point in January. Not many expected winning at this level from the baby […]

Needless to say, the officiating in the NBA this season has certainly caused its fair share of headaches from players, coaches, and fans (and bettors). Understandably, referees have a job to do, and that is to officiate games properly and accurately so that every team can have a chance to win. Regardless of how hard the job […]

When Lonzo Ball was drafted with the second pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, he wasn’t exactly needed to score. Although it was clear that Ball could put the ball on the floor occasionally and make a few offensive plays, the Los Angeles Lakers considered his court vision and passing to be what the organization […]

When Luol Deng first joined the Los Angeles Lakers, he was revered as an amazing rotation player with incredible defense and scoring. However, Deng hasn’t been a major part of the Lakers’ plans. In fact, he has been completely removed from the Lakers rotation, except in some special cases that Luke Walton inserts him to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got more unsettling injury news on Saturday regarding the health of rising star forward Brandon Ingram. According to an article written today by Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, Ingram is scheduled to have an MRI on a strained left hip flexor he suffered Thursday night during the Lakers’ 131-113 beatdown of the […]

When Dwyane Wade joined the Chicago Bulls and later rejoined the Miami Heat, he was faced with tragedies of gun violence that caused him to speak out on the issue. Throughout the last few years of his career, Wade has also been one of the foremost voices for various social causes. Miami Heat president Pat […]