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Wednesday was a mournful day for the basketball and sports world as Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West passed away at the age of 86. Multiple people that have also had legacies cemented with the Lakers like Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, and Magic Johnson commented on the death of West with all having fond memories. […]

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the NBA lost a huge icon of the sport in Jerry West, the Los Angeles Lakers legend who put a stamp on the game both as a player and as an executive. West, who served as the inspiration of the association’s timeless logo, had passed away at the age of […]

Dan Hurley surprisingly and rather suddenly became a candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching vacancy last week, only for the UConn basketball coach to return to Storrs in hopes of winning a third consecutive national title. But like others in the sports media industry, Bill Simmons isn’t buying everything the Lakers are selling. […]

NBA legend Jerry West passed away on Wednesday morning, and the basketball world is mourning the loss of one of the greats. West played in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers for 14 years, and he is the NBA logo. He passed away at the age of 86. LeBron James shared a message on […]

NBA legend Jerry West, known for being the NBA’s logo, has passed away. He was 86 years old. West had a magnificent 14-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers that spanned from 1960-61 through 1973-74. He made the All-Star team every season and boasted career averages of 27 points, 6.7 assists and 5.8 rebounds over […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely regarded as the glitziest NBA franchise. It gets the most attention. But along with the fame and glamor is immense scrutiny from fans and rivals. One intriguing question about the Lakers, however, sounds counterintuitive to the very nature of the franchise. Lakers’ failed bid to hire Dan Hurley raises […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are searching for their next head coach after parting ways with JB Bickerstaff. Cleveland has several respected suitors for the job including interviewees for the Los Angeles Lakers coaching vacancy. Moreover, a renowned NBA analyst revealed eye-opening insight on preferences between the Cleveland and Los Angeles head jobs. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is […]

James Harden, without a doubt, is way past his prime. Set to turn 35 years of age in a little over two months, Harden is looking to command one last big pay day that would most likely come from the Los Angeles Clippers. The memory of his prime is fading fast, but some of his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, despite being a first-round exit in this year’s playoffs, became the talk of the town this past week when reports of their hot pursuit of UConn head coach Dan Hurley came out via Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Lakers even went as far as to offer a six-year, $70 million deal […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching search has been anything but normal. Since firing Darvin Ham following a first-round playoff exit in his second season, the Lakers reportedly opened up its search with candidates such as Mike Budenholzer, Tyronn Lue, and even former NBA player and current broadcaster JJ Redick. But Dan Hurley entered into […]

At one point last week, it looked as if the Los Angeles Lakers were set to hire longtime NBA player JJ Redick as their new head coach. But then UConn basketball’s Dan Hurley entered the fray. And now, it’s unclear exactly who, if anyone, is the frontrunner to land the highest-profile job in the league. […]

JJ Redick was mentioned as a potential front-runner for the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching opportunity before Dan Hurley was involved. Hurley ended up turning down LA’s offer and ultimately stayed at UConn. Redick will now surely be linked to the position once again. The opportunity to coach the Lakers will catch his attention. They […]

LeBron James has such a wide network of friends. Whether it is a fellow athlete or an individual who rocks out a stage on constant basis, the Los Angeles Lakers legend knows someone in nearly every industry. Entertainment is one of them. Kevin Hart has been around for a long time he got to meet […]

LeBron James has been playing in the NBA for so long that many players in the league today weren’t even in school yet when he started his legendary career in the league. Somehow, despite his longevity and accolades, many still think that the four-time league Most Valuable Player doesn’t have the hunger anymore. It’s just […]

Two decades after Mike Krzyzewski chose to stay with the Duke Blue Devils rather than be the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Western Conference franchise was once again spurned by a college basketball hotshot. This time, it’s Dan Hurley, who ultimately decided to continue doing his good work as head coach of […]

Amid the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals going on, sports media has taken a weird turn. Kendrick Perkins and the rest of the First Take crew would rather talk about something that happened over the weekend rather than the Boston Celtics’ win over the Dallas Mavericks. What were they talking about? Well, it was […]

After much back and forth, UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley made his decision to stay with the Huskies and turn down the chance to become the Los Angeles Lakers head coach. The opportunity for a three-peat as well as comfortability in Storrs likely played a major factor. On Monday, Hurley commented on his decision to […]

Nike is poised for a huge year in 2025 and their plan to expand Kobe Bryant’s Nike Kobe signature line will continue to be a huge part of their mission moving forward. 2024 has already seen a huge year in terms of Nike Kobe releases and from the return of retro models to brand-new creations, […]

Former USC guard Bronny James’ draft stock has risen significantly after struggling in his freshman season with the Trojans. The Los Angeles Lakers have been rumored to be looking at the 19-year-old with their second-round pick, although he could feasibly end up somewhere else as well. Unless someone else takes Bronny in the first round, […]

A few days ago, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley was being heavily considered to be the next Los Angeles Lakers head coach. The rumors intensified in the coming days, as Hurley setting a deadline on making his decision. Now, Hurley has made his decision clear: he will be staying with […]

Dan Hurley’s decision to remain the coach of the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team has nothing to do with the Los Angeles Lakers. Admittedly, it may seem like it would. After all, Dan Hurley did turn down a contract offer from the Lakers that was worth a reported $70 million over six years in order to remain […]

It’s safe to say that NBA analyst Skip Bayless is one of the most aggressive critics of LeBron James. Throughout the years, Bayless has been vocal about making claims against The King, some of which could be described as outrageous at best. Let’s take a look at Skip Bayless’ 10 craziest LeBron takes. 10. Stat-padding […]

With the Dan Hurley bombshell dropping Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers must now look in another direction to fill their head coaching vacancy. Although JJ Redick has been a popular name thrown around in rumors, there are several other viable and more experienced options on the table. The Lakers are looking at an extensive list […]

Storrs, Connecticut has been a hub of anxiety over the last several days, but now it should be engulfed in a frenzied celebration following the news that head coach Dan Hurley is turning down the Los Angeles Lakers and staying with UConn basketball. Fans are on a high that should carry them all the way […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ aura is fading by the day. After firing former head coach Darvin Ham, UConn boss Dan Hurley turned down the team’s $70 million offer to replace him. Laker nation is now having a large-scale meltdown on X, with many fans complaining that the team should’ve thrown more cash at the two-time […]

A few days ago, there were rumblings that UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley was being heavily considered as the next Los Angeles Lakers head coach. The rumors intensified in the coming days, with Hurley setting a deadline on his decision. Now, Hurley has made his decision clear: he will be staying with the […]

Will UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley leave for the Los Angeles Lakers job? That is the question everyone is waiting to find out the answer to. Over the weekend, Hurley met with the Lakers and is reportedly mulling a decision. The announcement from Hurley is expected to come on Monday one way or another, but […]

Although former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was fired after just two years, he’s more than qualified to continue as an assistant. After rumors of the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors trying to poach him, Ham is actually heading to Milwaukee. Ham will be Doc Rivers’ top assistant coach, via ESPN’s Adrian […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers and the rest of the basketball world eagerly await the decision of UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley, another two-time National Championship-winning head coach has suddenly emerged as what NBA insider Marc Stein calls a potential “stealth candidate” for the Lakers’ head coaching job: former Villanova head coach Jay Wright. “I […]

The basketball world has been buzzing with speculation ever since UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley was linked to the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley shared with ESPN that the Los Angeles Lakers made a “compelling case” and laid out a “compelling vision” for him to become their next coach. Nonetheless, he expressed his love for […]

Making the jump from college basketball to the NBA can be quite difficult. Recent head honchos like Brad Stevens and Billy Donovan needed to find their footing first prior to experiencing any sort of success. Now, that dilemma is starting to creep up on Dan Hurley as he decides between UConn basketball and the Los […]

A lot of people have been affected by Kobe Bryant’s sudden and unfortunate passing a little over four years ago. The Los Angeles Lakers legend was able to touch a billion lives during his short time on the planet. Many of those were fellow hoopers who have gone on to pay tribute and continue his […]

Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA resume reads like a folktale, and that’s because for all intents and purposes, he’s the NBA’s Paul Bunyan… a larger than life figure whose career achievements and legacy sometimes border on the apocryphal at times. Fortunately, in sports, the numbers don’t lie — though they do sometimes paint a skewed picture, but […]

As the NBA world eagerly awaits the outcome of the 2024 NBA Finals, the 2024 WNBA season is in full swing. The league has experienced a massive uptick in viewership and interest, largely thanks to the presence of Caitlin Clark, who was drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever. Clark, a superstar guard during her […]

It’s been three days since ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski stunned the basketball world with the report that the Los Angeles Lakers were making a serious push to lure UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley away from the program he’s won back-to-back National Championships with. Woj noted that the Lakers were prepared to make Hurley “a massive, […]

Welcome to Chapter 845 of the NBA’s Who Is The G.O.A.T. debate. In this edition, we’ll narrow our focus onto Chicago Bulls icon and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant, a five-time champion with the Los Angeles Lakers… two of the usual suspects in this hyper-charged debate. Now remember, as is always the case, we’d […]

There’s a lot going on with the Los Angeles Lakers right now – the team is trying to land Dan Hurley as the next head coach, LeBron James has an opt-out and is no sure thing to return next season, and the team has to prepare for the NBA Draft later this month. Former Lakers […]

Kobe Bryant’s Lakers legend lives on roughly four and a half years after his death. On Saturday, June 8, former Laker Caron Butler shared a timeless, classic story of one of Bryant’s most incredible game winning moments. Butler’s take was unveiled during a time when fellow Lakers alum Shaquille O’Neal shared a hilarious ‘chocolate bars’ […]

The Dallas Mavericks trailed 1-0 to the Boston Celtics after a disastrous Game 1 that saw Kyrie Irving score just 12 points. Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki made headlines off the court recently when he engaged in a hilarious conversation with Shaquille O’Neal about the time The Big Aristotle met his wife Jessica Olson for the […]