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With the 2017 NBA Draft nearing closer, the Los Angeles Lakers are weighing the options in front of them at the second overall selection. According to Chad Ford of ESPN, this includes discussing potentially moving down a couple of spots with the Phoenix Suns, who hold the fourth overall pick in the draft. The Lakers held internal […]

Joining the No. 1 pick sweepstakes are the Los Angeles Lakers, who are now looking to trade up for the Boston Celtics‘ No. 1 pick , according to Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress. The Lakers could likely dangle forward Julius Randle along with the No. 2 pick in return for the first-overall selection, per Givony. Multiple […]

With the 2017 NBA Draft less than a week away, things have begun to heat up with the prospects projected at the top of the board. Much of this has surrounded the fate of UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball come next Thursday night. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Ball could consider working out for […]

In the last couple of weeks, there has been growing chatter that LeBron James may finish out his NBA career playing in Los Angeles. In a recent interview on SiriusXM NBA Radio, former NBA player and Brian Scalabrine chimed in on the possibility of that happening, voicing a strong belief that the four-time league MVP will […]

The Los Angeles Lakers in a week’s time will be on the board with the second overall selection in this year’s draft. Up to this point, Los Angeles has done its due diligence with the pick by working numerous prospects including some of the top projected players in this year’s class. However, Tania Ganguli of the […]

NBA free agency is underway starting July 1, and rumors have been swirling in news cycles without delay. The latest comes back to Los Angeles Clippers star point guard Chris Paul. Paul has been rumored that he will give serious consideration to signing with the San Antonio Spurs once the free agency period begins. That’s not […]

Adding to the 3-5 NBA Finals record narrative that was building after the Cleveland Cavaliers feel into a 3-0 hole against the Golden State Warriors, were the rumors of LeBron James finding himself a different place to finish out his career. Rumors of him going to another big market like Los Angeles started to gain […]

In the last several months, Damian Lillard has been quite vocal through social media providing his opinions and perspectives on various topics concerning the NBA. In one of his latest posts, Lillard said that he would like his team to somehow pursue Paul George, among other players, this offseason. During a recent Q&A session on […]

With the 2017 NBA Draft creeping ever so closer, the Los Angeles Lakers are doing their due diligence with working out numerous top prospects ahead of it. According to Shams Charania of The Vertical, the Lakers have officially scheduled a second meeting and workout with UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball that is set for Friday. Sources: […]

Only a month away from the 2017 NBA Draft, a group of soon-to-be pro basketball players took on the chance to thank their dads prior to Father’s Day in a Foot Locker ad, telling anecdotes about their times growing up and what it took to make it this far into their careers. Then we have Lonzo Ball […]

With the 2017 NBA Draft less than two weeks away, teams are now becoming more busy ahead of it as they continue to workout the players on their radar. One of them are the Los Angeles Lakers, who recently worked out De’Aaron Fox. As expected, the team is still undecided on who to choose, and according to Fox, when […]

As this year’s draft nears, the Los Angeles Lakers have been very busy asking prospects to work out and convince them that they’re worthy of  being selected second overall in next week’s draft. Tuesday was no idfferentas they had an individual workout with De’Aaron Fox in the morning, and invited Josh Jackson in the afternoon for his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, over the last several days, have been quite busy taking in workouts from various prospects ahead of this year’s draft. With that in mind, Mark Medina of the LA Daily News is now reporting that the team is expected to bring in not only UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball for another workout […]

Once again, it looks like the case has been made for Michael Jordan being the proverbial G.O.A.T. Except this time, the coverage transcends the basketball court — it’s sneaker sales. According to Forbes, Michael Jordan’s 2016 shoe earnings were higher than LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Durant combined.  While it isn’t very surprising that […]

Metta World Peace is taking the opportunity this summer to pursue one of his passions. Back in 2006, the St. John’s product launched his first rap album, with the title “My World”. 11 years after, he has once again recorded some songs and released another one. The 12-track album is called “Where We At” and is available […]

Although Markelle Fultz is the consensus top pick of this year’s draft, the Los Angeles Lakers are still scheduled to meet with him despite owning the second overall selection. It’s unclear if he’ll have a workout with them, but meeting with their coaching staff and top brass also goes to show that they are prepared […]

One of the more intriguing prospects in this year’s draft is Kansas swingman Josh Jackson. The 20-year old has recently conducted a few workouts with a number of the teams holding the top picks in the draft. Apparently, they were quite impressed. According to John Gambadoro of the Arizona Sports 98.7, Jackson has been reportedly […]

While many high-profile point guards now have a signature shoe in the NBA, expected lottery pick De’Aaron Fox isn’t wearing Russell Westbrook‘s Jordans, James Harden‘s adidas, or even Stephen Curry‘s Under Armour sneakers — rather opting for a player who no longer graces the hardwood, but has left his legacy on his shoes — Kobe Bryant. […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the midst of completing one of the greatest playoff runs in the league history sitting just a game away from becoming NBA champions with just one loss along the way. This has brought up the conversation of where they stand among the best teams that the NBA has seen. During […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were “very impressed” with North Carolina State point guard Dennis Smith Jr. and have been reportedly “hopeful” to bring in University of Washington standout Markelle Fultz for a workout this week, per Adam Zagorida of ZagsBlog. The purple-and-gold have been heavily linked to lottery prospect Lonzo Ball, but are still exploring their options, […]

Numerous clouds of smoke have formed upon the opinion the Los Angeles Lakers have of UCLA standout Lonzo Ball — some say they love him, others not so much. The projected No. 2 prospect of this year’s draft did impress during his June 7 workout with the purple-and-gold, but some present during his run claimed […]

LaVar Ball is never shy to speak his mind to any media outlet willing to broadcast his message. In his latest loud-mouthing, he asserted his opinion once again on who he wants his son Lonzo Ball to play for once selected in this years NBA draft. “Team-wise, the Lakers are a better fit,” LaVar Ball […]

Later this month, the Los Angeles Lakers will hold the privilege of possessing the second overall pick in this year’s draft. Much of the talk surrounding the Lakers regarding the selection involving the team selecting UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball. However, it appears to that the organization is looking to land a workout with Washington […]

In the last few months, much has been made about the outlandish statements from LaVar Ball mainly about his son Lonzo through the media. It didn’t take long for him to provide another quite confident stance regarding his two other sons LaMelo and LiAngelo’s future in college and the NBA, according to Jeff Goodman of ESPN. “All my […]

Heading into the 2017 NBA Draft, there is much belief that the Los Angeles Lakers will take UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball if he’s available at the second overall pick. This chatter was only heightened after Ball conducted his individual workout for Los Angeles at their practice facility on Wednesday morning. During a recent interview with […]

The NBA Draft this year is filled with a talented pool of young athletes ready to make an immediate impact to which ever team drafts them, at least most draftees. UCLA-product Lonzo Ball has been vocal about wanting the chance to don the yellow and purple, as the Los Angeles Lakers hold the #2 draft […]

Being a father of an NBA player, Mychal Thompson understands his role in the life and career of his son, Klay Thompson. Despite having the role of color commentator for the Los Angeles Lakers, and having the opportunity to speak regularly about the game, the older Thompson refrains from commenting a lot about the Golden […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may still be uncertain on who they will select with the second overall pick, but news has now surfaced that they are intrigued with one prospect who they can choose late in the first round. With the team also owning the 28th pick in the draft, the Lakers are reportedly interested […]

A prominent topic of discussion over the last few days has been LeBron James‘ long-term future with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Earlier this week, Jalen Rose stated on ESPN’s First Take that James could possibly finish his career playing in California. In light of that, Kevin O’ Connor of The Ringer is reporting that there have been […]

One of the biggest storylines over the last few months has been Paul George‘s future with the Indiana Pacers beyond his current contract. There have been various reports over that span indicating George has some significant interest in joining the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. According to Kevin O’ Connor of The Ringer, this alone has […]

Shaquille O’Neal is back at it again taking subtle shots at Charles Barkley. Before the start of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, The Big Aristotle came in to the set wearing one of his championship rings, and bragged about it in front of Sir Charles. Barkley […]

In the last few months, there has been an immense amount of trade chatter centered around Indiana Pacers star forward Paul George‘s interest in joining the Los Angeles Lakers. The talk has seemingly grown stronger with each passing week, making it seem like an inevitable move for George. However, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report is reporting […]

After weeks of anticipation following the end of the NBA’s regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers won the number two overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, setting themselves up for another chance at a big-time, young player if they keep the pick. On Wednesday morning, the Lakers worked out guard Lonzo Ball out of […]

On Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Lakers held their much-anticipated individual workout with UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball. Following the closed-off 75-minute workout session, Ball spoke to the media. At one point, he voiced his strong desire to be taken by the Lakers with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft later this […]

This NBA Draft could bring lots of opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers, who once again have the No. 2 selection for the third straight year. Head coach Luke Walton is aware of the process of turning a young, talented team into a potential contender, but warned that despite the willingness for management to win […]

After yet another losing season and the Los Angeles Lakers continuing to rebuild, there’s a lot of reason for Luke Walton to be frustrated. In his first season as head coach, it was a big adjustment for the 37-year-old as he just came off a historic season with the Golden State Warriors, where they won […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton showed up at a volleyball tournament in Del Mar, Calif. this weekend, choosing to don the Gregg Popovich–Steve Kerr 2020 presidential campaign t-shirt, stemming from the time both head coaches spoke against the election of President Donald Trump. Check it out: Coach Walton already angling for a spot in the […]

Top draft prospect Lonzo Ball is scheduled to work out with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, with both camps pinning their hopes on a productive affair. With less than three weeks to go before the lottery, the Lakers will have a close look at the popular choice for the second overall pick. However, Luke Walton […]

LeBron James is widely considered as one of the best, if not the best basketball player in the world today. His all-around brilliance on the court has drawn a lot of comparisons with some greats, including Magic Johnson. Many people see a lot of similarities in their games as they can score, pass, and defend […]