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Los Angeles LakersLonzo Ball admits admiring players too much during games

As Lonzo Ball’s shooting struggles continue to be much talked about among basketball fans, there have been many reasons that emerged as to what the real cause for it is. However, the 20-year-old rookie himself recently shared what he thinks may have added to his woes on the court since the start of season. His […]

Los Angeles LakersKyle Kuzma calls Ben Simmons 'pretty good rookie'

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is having himself a stellar rookie season. Kuz is coming off an excellent month of November as he put up 18.2 points and 6.7 rebounds to bring home Western Conference Rookie of the Month honors. However, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons is having the more spectacular debut season, […]

NBAVideo: Kobe Bryant on what makes Kyle Kuzma such a force

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has been grabbing the headlines this season for his impressive rookie year. The 22-year-old has been praised for many things, from his confidence to his competitive spirit, traits which have likely helped contribute to his early success. But according to none other than Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, Kuzma’s curiosity […]

NBALonzo Ball paying no mind to Jamal Murray's stunt

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray got into some hot water recently when he derisively dribbled past Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball while running down the clock on a big Nuggets win. Lakers forward Julius Randle took offense to that stunt as he went over and fouled Murray to express his displeasure. Ball, though, had a […]

Los Angeles LakersLaVar Ball rips apart UCLA over LiAngelo Ball's treatment

It’s no longer shocking to hear famous sports dad LaVar Ball manufacture wild and absurd comments, but anytime he does, it still makes the news. For his latest act, Ball decided to pull his middle son, LiAngelo Ball, from UCLA, which suspended LiAngelo and two other Bruins indefinitely for their role in a controversial shoplifting […]

NBALonzo Ball notes difference in intensity between UCLA, NBA

Last night was a very rough Sunday night for Los Angeles Lakers rising star rookie point guard Lonzo Ball, and the critics rightfully jumped all over his lackluster performance against the Houston Rockets. In 22 minutes of action, Ball did not make any of his four shot attempts on the night and finished with just […]

Houston RocketsRockets' Ryan Anderson thinks he'll be fine after leaving game with back tightness

The Houston Rockets coasted to their seventh-straight victory on Sunday night with a dominant 118-95 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Although it was business as usual for the Rockets, they did suffer a minor casualty early on with power forward Ryan Anderson. Anderson left the game after registering just 12 minutes with back tightness. Fortunately, […]

Houston RocketsMike D'Antoni's wife trolls Lakers as Rockets coast to road win

The Houston Rockets had yet another dominant win last night as they blew out the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center, 118-95. It was the Western Conference-leading Rockets’ seventh win in a row. After the big win, Laurel D’Antoni, Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni’s wife, was asked how it feels to be back in L.A. In […]

Los Angeles LakersBrandon Ingram sees leadership as next target in his development

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their fifth straight loss on Sunday night at the hands of the high-powered Houston Rockets. However, as with every other loss, the Lakers are always looking for the silver lining. Fortunately, it was easy to find after yet another solid performance from second-year forward Brandon Ingram. According to Ryan Ward […]

Los Angeles LakersLakers enforcing what's known as 'LaVar Ball rule' at Staples Center

The Los Angeles Lakers are enforcing an “existing policy,” which now has come to be known as the “LaVar Ball rule,” prohibiting media members to scrum around a section of the arena among the family and associates of players after games, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Family, friends, and agents of players wait for them […]

Los Angeles LakersLuke Walton challenged Kyle Kuzma to bring back his edge

The Los Angeles Lakers were hoping to make another statement like they did the other night against the high-powered Golden State Warriors. Unfortunately, the Houston Rockets proved to be way too much for this young Lakers team to handle. Although it was not the end result Los Angeles wanted, head coach Luke Walton was still […]

NBALuke Walton raves about Brandon Ingram as a basketball player and not just a scorer

Since the start of the season, it has been obvious that Brandon Ingram is more aggressive on both ends of the floor. He has taken a bigger role, which has resulted to better production from him. His efforts have not gone unnoticed, as Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton has nothing but good words to […]

NBALuke Walton explains how much Lakers have relied on Lonzo Ball

The Los Angeles Lakers revolve around rookie guard Lonzo Ball more than most people realize – at least that’s one takeaway you can get when hearing how Lakers head coach Luke Walton described how big of an influence Ball is to the team’s gameplan following a 118-95 home loss to the Houston Rockets Sunday, per […]

NBALuke Walton says the Rockets are currently playing the best basketball in the NBA

The Houston Rockets have gotten off to a blazing start to this season holding the best mark in the Western Conference with a 17-4 record through the first 21 games. Prior to Sunday’s game, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton voiced that he believes the Rockets are playing the best basketball in the league, […]

NBALuke Walton's observation of Lonzo Ball amid injury issue

People are sounding the bust alarm again Sunday when Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Lonzo Ball shot 0-for-4 from the floor and finished with just two points and three blocks in a 118-95 lopsided loss at home against the Houston Rockets. It was the Lakers’ fifth-straight loss and also Ball’s second game in his young […]

Los Angeles LakersKyle Kuzma says James Harden dribbling too much makes him a tough cover

The Los Angeles Lakers ran into a buzzsaw on Sunday night in the form of the Houston Rockets. Although the Lakers have managed to hold their own against some the league’s most formidable teams so far that certainly was not the case in their 95-118 loss to the Rockets. Fortunately, it gave the Lakers’ rookies […]

Los Angeles LakersLuke Walton, Larry Nance Jr. on Jamal Murray's antic, Lonzo Ball doesn't care

Even with the game down to its last seconds, and the result already settled, some players of the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers were part of heated moment, as Jamal Murray made a taunt on Lonzo Ball while dribbling off the time. It resulted to Julius Randle fouling him and giving out a few […]

Los Angeles LakersCorey Brewer plays in league-leading 300th consecutive game

Corey Brewer reached a milestone on Sunday night during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game versus the visiting Houston Rockets. After checking in to start the second quarter, the veteran swingman extended his current streak of consecutive games played to 300. Brewer currently holds the longest active streak in the entire NBA, and is showing that […]

NBALakers video: Funny or Die has hilarious spoof called LaVar Ball's School of Homeschooling

It seems that whatever LaVar Ball, the father of Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball, does or says these days is something that deserves being satirically mocked. That’s exactly what the guys over at Funny or Die did, as they used Ball’s controversial decision of pulling his son, LaMelo, from Chino Hills High School and […]

Los Angeles LakersLonzo Ball had calf tightness but optimistic he'll play vs. Rockets

According to reporter Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Los Angeles Lakers rookie rising star point guard Lonzo Ball dealt with calf injury situation during Saturday night’s loss to the Denver Nuggets. Update: Lonzo’s left calf was sore before the game, and his right calf got tight late in the game. — Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) December 3, […]

Denver NuggetsVideo: Jamal Murray toyed around Lonzo Ball for a few seconds prior to final buzzer

On paper, the Denver Nuggets’ 115-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers looked like a near-blowout. However, that was certainly not the case as the game largely came down to a clutch effort by the Nuggets down the stretch. Second-year point guard Jamal Murray finished the outing with a spectacular effort, but not before eventually trolling […]

Golden State WarriorsBrandon Ingram talks about Kobe Bryant's contribution to his growth

Back on Wednesday night, Los Angeles Lakers’ rising star forward Brandon Ingram showed NBA fans why he was selected with the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. In a heart-breaking 127-123 overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center, Ingram had easily his best game as an NBA player as he went […]

Los Angeles LakersLaVar Ball tells Byron Scott to 'shut the hell up'

LaVar Ball had a clear message for former Los Angeles Lakers coach Byron Scott after he came to the rescue of Luke Walton once the former had criticized his methods of coaching his son, Lonzo Ball. The highly-rambunctious father of the rookie point guard had no filter responding to Scott after TMZ Sports passed along […]

NBANick Young says he got 'hurt' by boos from Lakers crowd

Nick Young is an L.A. guy. He grew up within the area, went to high school school and college there, and even ended up playing for his hometown Los Angeles Lakers in 2013. But Young decided to make a career-centered decision and signed with the Golden State Warriors this offseason. He got the chance to […]

Los Angeles LakersLakers rookie Kyle Kuzma says back feels 'good' after spasms

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma’s recovery from a back issue looks like it’s right on track. Kuzma missed his first game of the season against the Golden State Warriors due to that bad back but says it’s feeling good now. .@kylekuzma on his back: "It feels good.” — Alex Vejar (Tortured Poet version) (@AlexMVejar) […]

NBAA.C. Green says there's no issue between LaVar Ball, Magic Johnson

There’s at least one person associated with the Los Angeles Lakers who thinks LaVar Ball is not a problem. Former Lakers great A.C. Green recently said in a TMZ Sports video that he felt Ball’s statements about the team and its coaching are a non-issue for the organization, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Rob Pelinka, per […]

Los Angeles LakersLakers forward Kyle Kuzma named Western Conference Rookie of the Month

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has been named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month for November. Kuzma, the 27th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft out of Utah, averaged 18.2 points and 6.7 rebounds while shooting 49 percent from the floor in 34 minutes during the 13 games he played in November. He […]

Denver NuggetsLakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Nuggets PG Jamal Murray share same admiration for Bruce Lee

No one would figure Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Denver Nuggets Jamal Murray would have many similarities apart from being NBA players. However, the two do share quite a unique quality in terms of their mutual admiration of the great Bruce Lee, as ESPN’s Michael Huang reveals. Abdul-Jabbar became a martial arts enthusiast […]

NBAKyle Kuzma's MRI returns negative, questionable vs. Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers received good news following the MRI test done on Kyle Kuzma, as results came back negative. However he still remains questionable to play on Saturday versus the Denver Nuggets, and is in danger of missing his second consecutive game, according to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times. Kyle Kuzma’s MRI […]

NBALakers rookie Lonzo Ball calls Luke Walton 'great coach'

Despite all the shooting woes he’s experiencing since the start of his pro career, Lonzo Ball continues to receive a lot of support from his family, teammates, and coaches. That includes Luke Walton, who has not lost his confidence on the 20-year-old rookie and still gives him the same amount of playing time to help […]

NBADraymond Green says Lakers go on runs when Julius Randle plays

Draymond Green had some tall praise for his counterpart, Julius Randle, after his Golden State Warriors escaped a narrow overtime affair with the Los Angeles Lakers. Randle was a spark plug off the bench and hit the Warriors for 20 points, a vast difference from his previous outings against the defending champions. The reigning Defensive […]

NBAJoel Embiid was impressed most by Kobe Bryant in first basketball game he ever watched

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing like they’re not the Philadelphia 76ers of recent past. Center Joel Embiid and rookie point guard Ben Simmons have formed a tag team that has been powering the sudden rise of the Sixers, who are now 12-8 following a 118-113 win on Wednesday over the Washington Wizards, a legitimate contender […]

NBAAndre Iguodala impressed with Brandon Ingram's improved ability to go left

With Brandon Ingram scoring a career-high 32 points Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors, he was sure to get some praise. Lakers head coach Luke Walton raved about him after the game, and Ingram himself had some positive things to say about his play. But Ingram also drew praise from various members of the […]

NBALuke Walton takes savage shot at Nick Young

Lakers head coach Luke Walton has jokes, too. Before Wednesday’s night’s 127-123 overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors, Walton spoke to the media about Young, who played for the Lakers for four years before signing with Golden State in the offseason. True to his sarcastic self, Walton said just what one would think he […]

NBABrandon Ingram joins Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, D'Angelo Russell to score 30 points before 21 years old

Brandon Ingram had himself quite a night in Wednesday’s 127-123 overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors. He poured in a career-high 32 points on an efficient 12-of-21 shooting and made both of his three-point attempts. He also had five rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks. Ingram only recently turned 20 years old, […]

NBALakers coach Luke Walton details how Brandon Ingram can be their go-to guy

Brandon Ingram put on a show when the Los Angeles Lakers played host to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night at the Staples Center. The second-year forward scored a career-high 32 points while going head-to-head against the superstar player he’s been compared most to early in his career, Kevin Durant. Although the Lakers came up […]

NBAVideo: LaVar Ball on how team could have won in overtime vs. Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers came inches away from beating the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. But a missed shot at the end of regulation and a Stephen Curry Flurry led to a 127-123 loss for the Lakers. The opportunity to win for the Lakers came with about five seconds left. Julius […]

NBANick Young takes shot at Byron Scott when asked about time with Lakers

Golden State Warriors swingman Nick Young says he had a nice four-year run with the Los Angeles Lakers and has some good memories during his time with the team. However, Young showed he’s clearly still holding a grudge against Byron Scott, the only one of the three “good coaches” he played for during his stint […]

NBASteve Kerr calls Warriors' 22 turnovers vs. Lakers 'particularly galling'

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was not happy with the way his team carelessly handled the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers in Wednesday’s 127-123 overtime win. The Warriors had every other team stat right on the mark — 49 rebounds, 30 assists, 10 steals, four blocks and a 50/40/75 shooting line to […]

NBABrandon Ingram not worried about big-time incoming free agents at season's end

Brandon Ingram isn’t sweating the potential wave of mutilation awaiting his Los Angeles Lakers in the upcoming free agency period. The purple-and-gold are expected to make a run at some of the league’s premiere players, including hometown talent Paul George and the always noncommittal LeBron James. If the Lakers can sign either of the two players, […]

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