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The Los Angeles Lakers have received great news regarding Larry Nance Jr. After a promising rookie campaign, Nance was the standout performer for the Purple & Gold in summer league, filling up the scoresheet in a variety of columns. He even received some M-V-P chants, something previously reserved by Laker fans for Kobe Bryant. Then, […]

Milwaukee Bucks‘ rookie Thon Maker has been in the news a lot lately, even before he was picked tenth overall in the 2016 NBA Draft. His real age was questioned as well as his build. The question on everyone’s mind is if he can survive in the NBA, especially since he’s expected to defend the […]

Xavier Henry just didn’t have the best luck with his introductory years into the NBA. He was a first round pick in the 2010 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, but has not seen much prosperity from there. He had multiple surgeries, bounced around the Los Angeles Lakers organization, and finally found himself on the Santa […]

It’s no secret that D’Angelo Russell didn’t get along with now-former Lakers head coach, Byron Scott. Scott publicly criticized Russell’s maturity and focus, and Russell wasn’t afraid to throw a few shots as well. Rather than give the rookie experience late in close games, Scott often benched him. That shouldn’t be an issue with the […]

Following a four-year stint with the Guangdong Tigers, seven-foot Chinese big man Yi Jianlian has been given a second chance in the NBA by the Los Angeles Lakers. According to ESPN, the Lakers and Yi agreed to an $8 million, incentive-laden one-year deal to bring the 28-year old to the organization. Jianlian left the NBA […]

When Kobe Bryant speaks, Lakers fans listen. Bryant recently weighed in on new Lakers head coach Luke Walton, and what he thinks the former Warriors assistant could bring to the franchise. Via TWCSports.net: He’s gonna have them play the game the right way. He’s gonna have the foundation of the team, it’s gonna be a […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell has been compared to NBA great Penny Hardaway by many, which is quite the compliment for a player heading into his second year in the league. The No. 2 pick in the 2015 draft shares many similarities to the four-time NBA All-Star. Both are sizeable guards that can facilitate […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Timofey Mozgov reportedly suffered a groin injury sustained while playing for Russia in an international exhibition game against Ukraine last week. It was another tough break for the seven-footer. Last summer, his momentum was also marred as he recovered from surgery. It resulted to a poor start and he never got his […]

Even though they never played together, the Lakers‘ 2016 number two overall draft pick Brandon Ingram has been linked to the recently retired Kobe Bryant. Ingram’s highly anticipated career begins just as Bryant’s ends, and the Duke product even took over Kobe’s old locker. Bryant was already praising Ingram before the Lakers drafted him, and […]

Nick Young may not have a place on the Los Angeles Lakers roster anymore. Reports are that the Lakers have been trying to trade Young for awhile now, just without any luck. Working to move the 31-year-old shooting guard isn’t something they’re going to stop doing either. Here’s what Kevin Ding of Bleacher Report had […]

After last playing in the NBA in the 2011-2012 season, Chinese forward-center Yi JianLian may have his chance to make a comeback in the league. He is reportedly being pursued by the Los Angeles Lakers according to Marc Stein of ESPN. The Los Angeles Lakers are in advanced discussions to try to bring China star Yi Jianlian back to […]

Kobe Bryant has been retired for four months now, and the Los Angeles Lakers sure have been busy. Drafting Brandon Ingram was a great move, signing Luol Deng and Timofey Mozgof got the team some veteran presence, and getting Luke Walton to coach the Lakers is a big boost. But whenever these young Lakers need some advice, […]

Nick Young seemed like a perfect fit in Los Angeles during his first season with the Lakers. In 2013-14, Young averaged 17.9 points per game and shot nearly 40 percent from three-point land. Since, Swaggy P’s numbers have plummeted. His minutes slowly decreased along with his numbers, and his demeanor became much darker. The joyous […]

Two of the NBA’s most colorful, to put it in a better way, personalities in JaVale McGee and Nick Young partnered with each other in the Drew League playoffs. They both suited up for the team “JugLife”. Here are highlights of their performances, and one could not help but think about how these two could […]

Nick Young‘s future with the Los Angeles Lakers is still up in air, even though he’s yet to be bought out or moved. His tenure with the franchise has started to sputter, and many fans are ready for the Purple & Gold to move on with their young core. A lot could change for Young […]

Most of the questions about Luke Walton‘s ability to successfully coach the Los Angeles Lakers lie with his inexperience and the lack of talent on the roster. His maturity has never been a concern, and neither has his work ethic. In order to succeed as a player in the NBA, Walton had to put in […]

August is a really good time for NBA players to start their conditioning in preparation for a grueling training camp. These professional athletes know better than to force their bodies into doing rigorous activities instantly. That’s why Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell is already putting in the needed work. In this video courtesy of […]

Kobe Bryant is already retired, but Matt Barnes isn’t. However, these two could still be joining forces once more. Barnes and Bryant played together for the Lakers for two years, and the former, who is a current player for the Sacramento Kings, spoke to TMZ Sports about his future plans when he hangs it up. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ future looks bright and Brandon Ingram sees his in the same light. He will be sharing the floor, and touches, with fellow youngsters Jordan Clarkson, D’Angelo Russell, and Julius Randle, but the lanky swingman is confident that he can stand out well enough to win the top rookie plum. Ingram reminded […]

After a down season in Cleveland, individually, Timofey Mozgov was expected to resurrect his career with the Los Angeles Lakers this year. His signing opened up free agency with so much noise mainly due to his four-year $64 million contract. It did raise eyebrows, but many still believed that he isn’t a lost cause after […]

Prior to the 2008 Olympics, playing for flag wasn’t highly regarded by NBA players. The lack of commitment and a holistic program resulted in a rude awakening for the United States. It sent them a message that the rest of the world was already catching up. No more 30-point trashings with little effort. The “Redeem […]

Ever wondered just how the Staples Center staff changes the court for Lakers to Clippers home games? And what about the home ice of the NHL’s LA Kings? Thanks to a 2012 video that recently resurfaced online, you can see each of the three Staples Center playing surfaces be used for a full game and […]

The days of Kobe Bryant leading the Los Angeles Lakers to glory are long gone. Now the hype in LA is all about the future, and the current rebuild of the Lakers. Lakers big man Tarik Black finds himself in position to be excited about the upcoming season. Black and the Lakers reached an agreement […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have invited veteran Robert Sacre to their training camp to compete for a roster spot, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. The Pelicans are bringing former Lakers center Robert Sacre to training camp, according to league sources — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) August 11, 2016 The 7-foot center has spent the last four seasons […]

Currently, Jose Calderon is playing with the Spanish team in the Olympics, but NBA.com took some time to speak with the 34-year-old after the team’s loss on Tuesday against Brazil. The Olympic games were discussed, and Calderon talked about his health, as he contused his right quad on March 30th against a former team, the Dallas Mavericks. 100 […]

Apparently good friendly banter on the court can ignite a different beast in some athletes in the NBA. Larry Nance Jr. was recently interviewed by Basketball Insiders and he began talking about a hilarious 4th quarter demolition Carmelo Anthony posed on the Lakers. Nance Jr. was a rookie when he was playing against the Knicks. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers seem to have acquired stacked young talent, a least according to Lakers power forward Larry Nance Jr. After seeing what his two new teammates had to show this summer, he is certainly hyped to see how they develop. “I didn’t get to see much college basketball last year, but obviously Brandon is a […]

The list of Adidas-sponsored players in the NBA just got longer. The sporting goods brand struck gold and signed six out of the top ten picks in this year’s draft to multi-year deals. Add Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram, Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, Phoenix Suns forward/center Dragan Bender, Minnesota Timberwolves […]

On Monday night, Team USA overcame a sluggish start and coasted to an easy win against Venezuela, 113-69. This year’s team may have had some players withdraw from representing their country but the 12 that remain are definitely more than capable of blowing out the competition and are on their way to an impressive start […]

It’s not everyday that Lakers legend Kobe Bryant asks anyone for help. That didn’t stop him this time post retirement, when he had the opportunity to congratulate Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr, because he is being inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame. Bryant recorded a video to send his regards, and said it was […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans, nor NBA fans in general for that matter, have seen much of the patented skyhook shot since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hung up his sneakers in 1989. Abdul-Jabbar has advocated for it’s return, and even offered to teach it to players, but he could never find a single commitment. In a glimmer of hope, […]

The Rams and their head coach Jeff Fisher might be new to Los Angeles, but they still have plenty of experience in getting the job done. The Lakers‘ newest head coach, Luke Walton, sees how experienced Fisher is with coaching teams, and because of it, he decided to go take a visit to Fisher in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed point guard Marcelo Huertas, bringing him back to Hollywood. The 33-year-old will enter his second season with the team, and General Manager Mitch Kupchak seems happy to have him back: “Marcelo’s understanding of the game, unselfishness, and professionalism are assets to our team and he has an uncanny ability […]

Current free agent Metta World Peace signed with the Los Angeles Lakers last season, and even with him playing in only 35 games, he’s still confident that he can score 15-20 points a game at the age of 36. Even with many different events taking up his time, basketball is always on the front burner. […]

One of the first things the Los Angeles Lakers had on the agenda after legend Kobe Bryant retired, was to keep guard Jordan Clarkson on the team. Clarkson signed a four-year $50 million contract to remain in Los Angeles, being one of the best players on the team. Clarkson spoke with Hypebeast, and told them that he […]

Formerly known as Ron Artest, Metta World Peace changed his name in an attempt to make a change to his public image. The former Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Indiana Pacers forward has had a wonderful playing career that has at times been marred by moments of unnecessary […]

Oh, Nick Young. Should we really be surprised at this point? Swaggy P went furniture this week in Los Angeles and ran into a friend. Both were apparently wearing their pajamas. https://www.instagram.com/p/BItZKV1D-mM/ Totally normal to wear an all-Lakers yellow Versace robe out and about, right? And by out and about we mean ever. Keep doing […]

Last year’s NBA season saw a lot of history made both by individuals and by teams. LeBron James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to an remarkable comeback when they won the NBA Finals despite facing a deficit of 3-1 against the defending championGolden State Warriors. Speaking of the 2015 champs, they were able to eclipse the […]

Metta World Peace has a reputation for being out there. Way out there. You can’t find an interview in which he doesn’t say at least one crazy thing. World Peace sat down with ESPN’s Ian Begley recently and one comment he made really stood out. World Peace was asked if he’s been in contact with […]