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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 […]

After Magic Johnson made a bold claim in saying that his Showtime Lakers can sweep this year’s Golden State Warriors, it was only a matter of time before the team’s players learn of it. Many were looking forward to the Warriors’ response, especially Draymond Green‘s, who has always been the most vocal. During the media session after […]

With the type of dominance the Golden State Warriors have shown in the first two games of the NBA Finals, it doesn’t come as a surprise that many are giving them high praise for the way they’re currently playing. After Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue called them the best he’s ever seen, two former champions […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers landed the second overall pick in this year’s draft, it was widely believed that the franchise would take UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball with the selection. However, there has been growing chatter in the direction that has only brought doubt that he will land with his hometown team. According to […]

Whenever conversations are made on who the greatest player of all-time is, most people drop the names of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, just to name a few. Although there’s no gauge to identify who the real GOAT is, fans are entitled to defend their choices and make a case for why they chose […]

Despite being the obvious choice for the No. 2 pick in this year’s draft, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly still debating on whether to select Lonzo Ball or not. With less than three weeks to go before the lottery, the team’s top brass are continuing to weigh their options and are also considering other players […]

Much of the talk heading into the 2017 NBA Draft later this month for the Los Angeles Lakers involves the potential selection of UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball with their second overall pick. However, that conversation has taken a bit of an intriguing turn with recent reports stating that Ball isn’t necessarily a lock for them […]

Leading up to the 2017 NBA Draft later this month, UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball has become a hot topic around the league. It has been an evolving conversation that has seen his status with the Los Angeles Lakers continue to become more unclear as time has worn on. According to RealGM, the Phoenix Suns […]

The Golden State Warriors have cruised through this year’s NBA playoffs with ease holding an unblemished 14-0 record that has led to a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals over the Cleveland Cavaliers. This has once again started up the conversation as to where they rank against some of the greatest teams of all […]

It’s no secret that the Indiana Pacers have their eyes fixated on keeping All-Star forward Paul George well beyond his current deal that holds a player option worth $20.7 million following next season. There has been constant chatter that George will seriously entertain the idea of playing elsewhere next summer if the Pacers fail to put […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia76ers are now very busy ahead of the draft on June 22. By owning the second and third picks, respectively, they have invited some of the top prospects to work out with them to gauge if they would fit well in their system. One of the players projected to be a […]

In the weeks heading into the 2017 NBA Draft later this month, there has been plenty of talk about where UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball will land in the lottery. With the Los Angeles Lakers winning the second overall pick, much of the early speculation had been centered on Ball possibly going to his hometown team. […]