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Since the Ball Family released Lonzo Ball‘s first shoe in the ZO2, there has been plenty of reactions on bottom ends of the spectrum stemming from the price of the product and the overall design. In light of that, former Kentucky point guard De’Aaron Fox recently took a playful jab at the design of Ball’s new […]

The Los Angeles Lakers last Thursday night landed the player they’ve wanted all along at the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft with the selection of former UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball. This immediately created much more buzz around Ball and his father, LaVar Ball — top guy of their Big Baller Brand company. In light […]

Over the last few weeks, Paul George has become a primary target in the trade market with the Los Angeles Lakers being one of the most discussed landing spots. According to Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com, the Indiana Pacers had attempted to pry second-year forward Brandon Ingram from the Lakers in trade talks but to no avail. […]

A lot of chatter has surrounded the Los Angeles Lakers lately, especially after they made a blockbuster trade that sent D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Brook Lopez and a first round pick. They were also able to draft Lonzo Ball last Thursday, giving them their point guard of the […]

There’s nothing better than bringing on a hometown kid to a team that’s been struggling with the hopes that he’ll change the franchise around. The most recent example can be seen in the Cleveland Cavaliers trading LeBron James following their horrid 17-65 season in 2002-2003. It immediately panned out for the small market Cavaliers, who […]

In the last several months, LaVar Ball has taken center stage behind his son, Lonzo Ball, with his constant antics through the media. However, it poses the questions as to where LaVar became the outspoken persona from that is just now garnering a massive amount of public attention. In light of that, TMZ recently caught […]

A day after being selected by his hometown Los Angeles Lakers as the second overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, point guard Lonzo Ball tossed out the first pitch for Magic Johnson‘s Los Angeles Dodgers, wearing a No. 2 customized jersey. Much like his basketball shooting form, the 6-foot-6 floor general sported an equally unorthodox throwing […]

Following a busy offseason and consequently busier NBA Draft, Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson introduced his newest talent, Lonzo Ball, but not before taking a parting shot at D’Angelo Russell when talking about his trade. “I’m going to do what it takes to get the right players in here with the right mindset,” said […]

The hype around UCLA product Lonzo Ball just seems to be gaining more and more followers. The 19-year-old point guard who was selected second overall in the 2017 NBA Draft is entering the league with huge expectations. As everybody knows that his dad, LaVar Ball, has never shied away from saying that his son will dominate the league. Now, however, […]

Since the Los Angeles Lakers selected Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the team has continued to voice high praise toward the former UCLA point guard. During Ball’s introductory press conference on Friday afternoon, general manager Rob Pelinka made an intriguing analogy about the 19-year-old, comparing him to two […]

The last four seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers have marked the longest playoff drought in franchise history. However, the organization believes that a major step was taken in the right direction on Thursday night in selecting former UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Immediately following […]

In a blockbuster trade days before the draft, the Boston Celtics traded the first pick in the 2017 NBA draft for the third selection owned by the Philadelphia 76ers. Along with that pick, the Sixers sent a 2018 Lakers first rounder, protected 2-5. If the picks falls out of that range, the Celtics would receive […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard and second overall pick Lonzo Ball is drawing comparisons to a number of NBA legends. Many scouts saw a bit of Nets legend Jason Kidd in the UCLA guard due to his versatility, court vision, and all-around play at the point-guard spot. The hype around Lonzo is increasing each day, mainly […]

The Los Angeles Lakers over the last few days have been one of the busier teams in the league with the offseason now underway. With that in mind, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has made it clear what the organization values highly at this point in time, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Rob Pelinka […]

UCLA guard and the second pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Lonzo Ball is coming into this league with some serious expectations. His father, LaVar Ball, has done a good job of hyping Lonzo up, albeit alongside numerous controversial storylines. However, behind all the controversial and possibly over-confident statements stands a player who people legitimately compare […]

The Los Angeles Lakers earlier this week made the decision to trade guard D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets after just two seasons with the team. During the introductory conference for their second overall pick in this year’s draft, team president Magic Johnson made it quite clear what the new management thought of Russell. Magic […]

Since the Los Angeles Lakers selected former UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick, the organization has sung nothing but praise towards him. This continued on Friday afternoon during his introductory conference as team president Magic Johnson opened up the event by calling Ball the “next face of the Lakers.” .@MagicJohnson welcomes in Lonzo Ball […]

The Los Angeles Lakers after weeks of building anticipation got the player they wanted at the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft on Thursday in former UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball. Since the selection, the team has raved about what the 19-year-old could potentially bring to the table in Los Angeles. Lakers head coach […]

Following a busy few days in efforts to find a trade partner to ship out All-Star forward Paul George, Indiana Pacers president Kevin Pritchard didn’t hide his feelings toward the situation after exhausting every possible measure to get a worthwhile return for his investment. “For me it was a gut-punch,” Pritchard told Scott Agness of […]

Following weeks of anticipation, the Los Angeles Lakers finally let the cat out of the bag with the selection of UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft on Thursday night. The Lakers have since spewed nothing but praise toward Ball for what he could potentially offer the […]

It’s no secret that LaVar Ball loves the spotlight and is never shy to speak his mind. As expected, he was present during the NBA Draft on Thursday as he accompanied his son, Lonzo Ball, who was taken second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. However, not everyone in attendance was pleased by the presence. […]

Big Baller Brand’s ZO2’s made a lot of negative headlines after its release, especially with the $495 retail price the company placed on it. However, they might be able to sell more pairs following the selection of Lonzo Ball as the second overall pick of this year’s draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. The former UCLA guard […]

How confident is LaVar Ball that the Los Angeles Lakers will take his son into the family just moments prior to the NBA Draft? After all of the rumors and contradictory stories over the past week. After all of the rumors and contradictory stories over the past week, Matt Cummings of the Daily Bruin was […]

The long wait is over for the 2017 NBA Draft. Here’s a recap and breakdown of every pick from the night. Markelle Fultz, Washington Round 1, Pick 1 — Philadelphia 76ers Age: 19 Position: PG Stats: 23.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 5.9 APG Analysis: The sixth-leading scorer in the nation with a 23.2 points per game clip, […]

It’s been widely assumed UCLA’s Lonzo Ball is a virtual lock to be drafted by the L.A. Lakers with the number two overall pick, but according to reports, that may not be the case. According to NBA insider Steve Kyler, the Lakers may opt for Kentucky’s De’Aaron Fox with the second selection in tonight’s draft. The […]

With a selection by his hometown team, the Los Angeles Lakers, only one day away from taking place — UCLA freshman Lonzo Ball was able to throw in a quick recruiting pitch to LeBron James, who’s been heavily speculated to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers yet again when the opportunity arises. Ball was a guest of SportsCenter’s The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be moving on from guard Nick Young. The former Clipper, Wizard, and 76er had a player option for next season worth $5.6 million, but he is now expected to waive that and explore the open market. The 32-year-old veteran has already expressed his desire to join a contending team, and due to the Lakers going in […]

For those who can’t wait for Thursday’s NBA Draft, here’s a chance to test that prospect knowledge with this funny-but-true Mock Draft by NBA/Twitter personality Jared Dubin. Take your best shot at these predictions if you must… It's here one day early… MOCK DRAFT. pic.twitter.com/qpCGf1G8km — Yaya Dubin (@JADubin5) June 21, 2017 The best gem among these […]

If you thought Nick Young would be the only person not to miss D’Angelo Russell in a purple-and-gold jersey, you’re once again mistaken. Niki Withers, USC volleyball star and Russell’s ex-girlfriend, tweeted ‘LOL’ almost immediately after news of the Los Angeles Lakers opting to trade him to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for center Brook […]

Last week, the Indiana Pacers were informed by their superstar Paul George that he will not return after his contract is up in the summer of 2018 and will likely sign with his hometown Los Angeles Lakers. Upon hearing the news, the Pacers immediately began fielding trade calls for George in order to get pieces […]

Trade rumors involving the Indiana Pacers and star forward Paul George have been heating up over the last couple of days. After informing the Pacers of his intentions to leave the franchise next summer in free agency with a preference to join the Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana has been the most active team in trade […]

Despite Jerry West’s hiring and the new stadium negotiations, the Clippers still need to figure out how to keep their free agents in Los Angeles The past week has been a great time for Clippers fans. In a span of seven days, the Clippers announced they would add NBA legend Jerry West as a consultant and […]

Kentucky freshman De’Aaron Fox may be ranked a couple spots below UCLA passing wizard Lonzo Ball, but in his eyes, he isn’t taking a back seat to the soon-to-be sure-fire No. 2 overall selection by the Los Angeles Lakers. Ball infamously rejected one-on-one workouts when the two worked out for the purple-and-gold earlier in the month, […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers aggressively tried to make a deal for Indiana Pacers swingman Paul George happen, the front office attempted to do business with the Dallas Mavericks, but their Western Conference rivals weren’t willing to give up their No. 9 overall selection for point guard D’Angelo Russell, according to CBS Sports’ Mike Fisher. […]

Paul George is one of the most talked-about superstars in recent weeks. Since the Indiana Pacers forward made it clear that he is not staying in Indianapolis, there have been many teams calling the Pacers’ GM Kevin Pritchard and inquiring about a possible trade for the All-Star. Most notably, it was the Lakers and the […]

Upon hearing news that D’Angelo Russell has been part of the deal that will send him to the Brooklyn Nets, fans had mixed emotions about it. Some felt that the 21-year-old is a big part of the team’s future and should have been given more time to prove himself with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, there were […]

Despite a lot of trade chatter and the draft currently taking over much of the NBA headlines, Kobe Bryant doesn’t seem to be paying much attention to it. The retired Los Angeles Lakers great is enjoying his time after a stellar career and is now spending a lot of time with his family. A video of him […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers‘ decision to trade guard D’Angelo Russell on Monday afternoon, it has presumably put them on the fast track to putting forth a concerted effort in landing Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Paul George. In light of that, David Aldridge of NBA.com is reporting that the Lakers had approached the Sacramento Kings for […]

With the draft just around the corner, more and more reports are surfacing about the prospects and the teams who want to draft them. The reports intensified due to the big trade between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, but there are more rumors and more possible trades to be done. One pick that is […]