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At seemingly every opportunity he gets, LaVar Ball has voiced nothing but praise towards his son, Lonzo, who is set to begin his rookie campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers. During this entire process, the young Ball has been consistently compared to former All-Star point guard Jason Kidd due to his size and passing ability. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may already be in hot water, and could potentially be forced to give up draft picks in the future should they be proven guilty of tampering with Paul George, but that could only be the tip of the iceberg for them. While losing on a chance to sign the newly-acquired Oklahoma […]

Since the end of the regular season, Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle has put in much work towards making improvements ahead of his fourth year in the league. Randle has already got himself in tremendous shape and now appears to be confident enough in his 3-point shooting ability, according to Spectrum Sportsnet. “Comfortable. As […]

The tampering lawsuit the Los Angeles Lakers received from the Indiana Pacers is quickly becoming one of the most talked about issues in the NBA today. NBA TV Analyst Peter Vecsey broke the news first before taking a shot at team president Magic Johnson on Twitter after his report. The veteran writer replied to a […]

The issue about the Los Angeles Lakers apparently tampering with Paul George ahead of last February’s trade deadline has been making a number of headlines lately due to its controversial nature. After the NBA released a statement, the ball was passed on to the Lakers in addressing the situation. Following the league office opening an […]

At this point in the offseason, all 30 teams are usually quietly preparing for the 2017-18 NBA season. However, it was quite different this year as Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, the league has opened an investigation on the Los Angeles Lakers at the request of the Indiana Pacers. With […]

Since last year’s trade deadline, there were multiple reports about Paul George wanting to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. In the end, the Indiana Pacers ultimately traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, the Pacers reportedly filed charges against the Lakers for […]

Paul George may now be part of the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the Indiana Pacers reportedly filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Lakers for tampering with him before the trade deadline last February. The Lakers are being charged for apparently trying to keep in touch with the four-time All-Star forward and his representatives, proposing […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be part of a completely new starting backcourt for the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming season alongside much-hyped rookie Lonzo Ball, and the former Detroit Piston is already excited about the prospect of playing with his new backcourt mate. In an interview with Uninterrupted’s Open Run podcast with Jesse Williams and Stefan […]

After eight seasons with the Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard requested a trade to the Brooklyn Nets. Ultimately, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers prior to the 2012-13 NBA season after undergoing surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back. In Howard’s lone season with Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, it is well-documented […]

Prior to the Los Angeles Lakers selecting Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick, his father, LaVar Ball, dominated the headlines. From his controversial statements to Big Baller Brand, Ball has become a polarizing figure in all of sports. According to ESPN, Jay-Z has bought three pairs of Big Baller Brand shoes to show support: […]

Founded by Ice Cube, the BIG3 league provides an opportunity for basketball fans around the country to see their favorite players once again. In its first year, Allen Iverson, Charles Oakley, Gary Payton, and Julis Erving are just a few players who are involved. As numerous retired players are interested in joining the three-on-three competition, […]

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 […]