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Joel Embiid downplayed his offseason Twitter chatter centered around Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball prior to a Wednesday night ESPN matchup with his Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid had previously commented on Ball’s often overhyped entrance to the NBA, having his fun like the rest of Twitter after every disparate comment from his father LaVar Ball. […]

LaVar Ball captured the attention of the nation by making outrageous statements about himself and his children, which turned some off but intrigued others. Once he garnered enough attention, he introduced his Big Baller Brand to the world, where the family-owned business features independent signature shoes for two of his three sons and a ton […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers in the midst of a four-game road trip, it gives their players more time to spend together and further strengthen their bond. As such, the team found a way to speed it up while they were in Milwaukee before they went up against the Bucks last Saturday. According to Bill […]

Following the shocking news about LiAngelo Ball getting arrested in China for allegedly shoplifting, the Ball family are once again in the center of controversy. While the attention they received in the past has mostly stemmed from LaVar Ball’s absurd comments, this time it’s one of his sons who has placed the spotlight back to […]

After news broke out that the New York Knicks are going to waive Mindaugas Kuzminskas to make room for the return of Joakim Noah, there are already some teams reportedly interested in acquiring his services, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. The Lithuanian international forward will be up for grabs once he […]

Lonzo Ball may have just broken LeBron James’ record of being the youngest player to record a triple-double in NBA history, but there’s also a chance it won’t be hold up for a long time. With Dennis Smith Jr. playing well this season for the Dallas Mavericks, he still has time to beat the Los […]

Following a string of underwhelming games, Lonzo Ball turned a lot of heads with a historic performance on Saturday, as he became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double. At only 20 years old and 15 days, he was able to beat the feat set by LeBron James by five days, and […]

Arguably, not since LeBron James back in 2003 has a rookie endured the kind of pressure and high expectations that Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers is currently dealing with in his first NBA season. That added pressure of being a potential superstar in the making along with everything his controversial father, LaVar, has […]

From the Chicago Bulls’ dominant run to six NBA championships in the 1990’s, the Los Angeles Lakers’ three-peat in the early 2000’s and the juggernaut Golden State Warriors’ two titles in the last three years, there are plenty of great teams that we as NBA fans have witnessed over the past 29 seasons. In a […]

With the immense amount of hype that surrounds Los Angeles Lakers rising star point guard Lonzo Ball, he was able to put together a terrific record-breaking performance against the Milwaukee Bucks last night. At just 20 years and 15 days old, Ball became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double when he […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball made NBA history against the Milwaukee Bucks by becoming the youngest player ever to record a triple-double. However, the rookie had a surprising reaction to his accomplishment, saying he doesn’t care about the record. Lakers coach Luke Walton praised his young point guard’s apathy toward his personal milestone […]

The Los Angeles Lakers still have yet to find a way back into the win column after suffering their third-straight loss at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks. Fortunately, there were some positives to take away from their defeat this time around. Rookie point guard Lonzo Ball made history by becoming the youngest player in […]

After coming close on a few occasions, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball has finally done it. He claimed the first triple-double of his NBA career as he put up 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists albeit in a losing effort against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. With that terrific performance, Ball now […]

According to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball said he has spoken with his father, LaVar, on the phone about his brother LiAngelo’s legal situation in China. “My dad did call me but didn’t give me much information,” Lonzo said. “He just said be ready to play. We are […]

The Washington Wizards got back on track with a 111-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The rematch win was just what they needed after dropping their first game in Los Angeles amidst all the trash-talk that preceded. This time, however, superstar John Wall followed through with a stellar performance while Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball’s […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson recently made a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers’ training facility with his stepson, Future, and both were awed at the sight of the parade of trophies adorning the gym. In total, the Lakers have 16 NBA trophies, just one shy of tying the Boston Celtics for most in league […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng has recently made it known that he would like to be moved elsewhere. Prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, it was speculated that the veteran would essentially be relegated to a leadership role for this young Lakers team after a rough first year in Los Angeles. However, Deng still has yet to […]

As a man of many talents with an undying passion for sports, actor Michael Rapaport is as versatile as they come. Rapaport has a top-50 podcast (I AM RAPAPORT), directed short films and documentaries and along with starring in countless movies and TV shows, he’s now an author. Rapaport has taken his passion for sports […]

The NBA free agency is undoubtedly one of the few bright spots of the NBA Off-season. Players switching teams and thus shift the power in the Association. Without a doubt, it is one of the most anticipated time spans for every NBA fan out there. On July 1st, the moratorium begins – allowing free agents […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie sensation Lonzo Ball is having a tough time adjusting offensively against NBA talent. While there is no question that Ball belongs in the league, opposing point guards have been happy to give him a challenge. Some players have specifically stated that they make it a point to compete hard against Ball […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers competitive through the first 12 games of the 2017-18 NBA season, the team’s fans are optimistic about the current product on the floor. However, after rebuilding since 2014, it has not been an easy path to this new era of Lakers basketball led by President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson, […]

In January 2017, Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. and eighth-grader Noah Weber founded Athletes vs. Crohn’s after being diagnosed with the chronic illness during their adolescent years. Their mission is ‘to raise awareness of Crohn’s and colitis in the adolescent population and help children realize their athletic potential despite being diagnosed with a […]

Lonzo Ball’s detailed shooting struggles only got worse after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 111-95 loss to the Washington Wizards at the nation’s capital, making the start of his NBA career one of the worst in history. While the highly-touted rookie reached double digits scoring for the third time in 12 games, it came at the […]

Charles Barkley can’t get enough fun out of messing with Lonzo Ball’s struggles early through the season. After pulling a surprising win over the Washington Wizards in the second week of the season, his Los Angeles Lakers lost by 16 upon visiting them at the nation’s capital. Ball was once again mired in a struggle, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have the only ties with the controversial Ball family among all NBA teams. Lonzo Ball plays for them and they are also the team that his family has been supporting for years, being from Chino Hills. After news broke out about LiAngelo Ball’s arrest in China, it was understandable for the […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has gotten off to a historically bad start to the 2017-18 NBA season from a shooting perspective. Unfortunately, his scoring woes have carried over into the Lakers’ four-game road trip thus far. Prior to their rematch versus the Washington Wizards, the Lakers faced arguably their toughest test of […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Lonzo Ball isn’t having a good time shooting the ball in his first season in the pros. The former UCLA Bruin is making just 29.2 percent of his shots. It’s an atrocious number even for a rookie, and it made history in a bad way. What’s worse is that Ball […]

With all the hype that surrounded him even before he entered the NBA, it’s safe to say there were a lot of expectations on the shoulders of Lonzo Ball. It also puts more pressure on him given that he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, one of most storied franchises in NBA history. However, he […]

Rookie point guard Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers is trying to figure out how to get his skills to transcend on the NBA level while also dealing with the added attention of being the son of the controversial figure, LaVar Ball. Despite all the negative attention he gets due to wild claims and […]

Jordan Clarkson is starting to find some comfort in his sixth man role with the Los Angeles Lakers this season after a year of switching back and forth between the starting lineup and the second unit. The Missouri product was asked to provide a punch off the bench last season with Nick Young getting the […]

LiAngelo Ball’s arrest in China has gotten the attention of a lot of members of the basketball community, including current and former NBA players. One such former pro is Devean George, who played in the NBA for 11 seasons, seven of those with the Los Angeles Lakers, who gave his reaction to Ball’s situation. The […]

It’s no secret that Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng wants out of L.A. in order to get more playing time. The Lakers are trying to accommodate the veteran’s request and are looking for a possible trade.  According to the Orange County Register’s Bill Oram, though, that’s proving to be a difficult task, with the […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball has seen his share of struggles breaking into the league, especially at the offensive side of the ball, mired in a shooting struggle that has lasted throughout his first 11 games as a pro. Despite shooting over 50 percent through his freshman season at UCLA, Ball has found the […]

The days in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey are likely counted for third-year forward Julius Randle. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the organization will now be faced with a major decision of what to do with the former Kentucky Wildcat, who finds himself the clear loser of a three-way battle with forwards Larry Nance Jr. […]

It was a whirlwind day for Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball amidst the distractions involving his brother’s shoplifting allegations. While the family was dealing with the situation in China, Ball was trying to stay focused on the task at hand versus Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics. Although the Lakers managed to stay within striking […]

Throughout his stellar career, Kyrie Irving has been proving that he has one of the best handles in all of the NBA. Defending him 1-on-1 has been almost an impossible task for defenders, given his quickness, and ability to blow by them with ease. During the first half of the game between the Boston Celtics […]

It has been two seasons since the illustrious career of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant came to a dramatic close. Before the 60-point finale and the five championships, or all the other immaculate feats he accomplished, he was just a wiry teenager from Philadelphia with a massive chip on his shoulder. Despite his youthfulness, […]

The most unlikely member of the ‘Big Baller Brand’ made headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. During UCLA’s trip to China, freshman LiAngelo Ball and two other teammates were arrested for shoplifting sunglasses from a local Louis Vuitton store in Hangzhou. The news comes at a bad time for Los Angeles Lakers point guard […]

One of the league’s greatest rivalries over the years has been between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. With that in mind, All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is set to experience that for the first time in his career in his first campaign with Boston. Prior to the game, former Celtics great Paul Pierce […]