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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was spotted at the NBA Draft Combine with general manager Rob Pelinka on Wednesday, which has sparked even more rumors about the possibility of the Lakers selecting Bronny James in the draft. LeBron James and Rob Pelinka are in attendance for the second NBA Draft Combine scrimmage, which includes […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the midst of a highly important offseason as it pertains to the future direction of the franchise. James played well for the most part in the Lakers’ first round series vs the Denver Nuggets this postseason, but Los Angeles ultimately ended up blowing a double […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the midst of a highly important offseason for the future direction of the franchise after their crushing five game loss vs the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. James played relatively well in that series but overall the Lakers were unable […]

More details have emerged from the trade that almost sent Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant to the Detroit Pistons almost two decades ago. Back in 2007, following the Los Angeles Lakers’ second straight first-round playoff exit, Kobe Bryant had had enough and demanded a trade. It was a startling request by Bryant, who had […]

LeBron James draws a variety of opinions from sports fans. He has millions of supporters, but he’s got plenty of critics as well. Still, no matter what one thinks of him, it can’t be denied that James is a family man. Just look at his recent Instagram story about his eldest son, Bronny James. “Just […]

USC basketball guard Bronny James had his skills measured alongside some of the nation’s top athletes at the 2024 NBA Draft Combine. James had a mixed showing at the event but believes he can make a great impact at the NBA level. He named three league role models who were not his father and Los […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN commentator JJ Redick has been named as a prime candidate to fill the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching vacancy for the last few weeks. Many prominent figures around the basketball world have expressed their distaste for Redick possibly jumping into the fire without any coaching experience, and another one […]

The NBA on TNT’s in-studio crew is known for making controversial statements, while broadcaster Reggie Miller can typically be found on the periphery doing his best to avoid saying anything controversial, even about iconic players like the Lakers’ LeBron James. On Tuesday, May 14, host Dan Patrick called out Miller for comments made about Anthony […]

The son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, Bronny James, is getting set to make the NBA jump next season, as he has entered the 2024 NBA Draft. The question is, does the team that drafts Bronny James have the inside track to landing LeBron in free agency? LeBron’s agent, Rich Paul, says this […]

A surprising figure is reportedly assisting the Los Angeles Lakers in their search for a head coach: former Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski. And that news could possibly be a welcome sign for those who hope longtime NBA player JJ Redick lands the Lakers job this offseason. Krzyzewski, commonly referred to as “Coach K,” […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are beginning to ramp up their search for a new head coach. After parting ways with Darvin Ham following a 90-74 record over the last two seasons and an appearance in the 2023 Western Conference Finals, the Lakers are in a position where they must solidify their future with a coach […]

A lot of eyes — even more than usual — are on LeBron James right now. The four-time NBA Champion can opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and become a free agent this offseason, and with the prospect of his son Bronny James being drafted next month […]

Before taking up a second career as a studio analyst for Turner Sports and NBA TV, Channing Frye had a successful thirteen-year run in the NBA, which peaked in 2016 when Frye earned what has alluded many, many great former players… an NBA Championship Ring. As a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Frye was a staple in […]

The search for a new head coach is currently underway for the Los Angeles Lakers. Arguably the biggest part of their offseason, the Purple and Gold’s task stems right after the organization decided to part ways with Darvin Ham. Now, it looks like the Lakers are set to reach out to potential candidates. But what […]

The Los Angeles Lakers moved on from Darvin Ham and are now searching for their next head coach. According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers are expected to begin reaching out to candidates soon. Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn, New Orleans Pelicans assistant James Borrego, and former player JJ Redick were […]

The Atlanta Hawks had one of the most disappointing 2023-24 seasons in the NBA, finishing 36-46 and getting smoked by the Chicago Bulls as the No. 10 seed in the play-in tournament. But a new era could be on the horizon in Atlanta. Following Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery, the Hawks used a miraculous stroke of […]

Bronny James has reportedly been medically cleared to play in the NBA and is set to take part in this week’s NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. He’s also expected to stay in the 2024 NBA Draft after spending one season with USC basketball, so now the question is where he may get drafted. Bronny did […]

The Atlanta Hawks won the No. 1 pick overall in the NBA Draft Lottery. As a result, the organization suddenly has a ton of options on the table for the upcoming offseason. There have already been rumors that Trae Young could be a trade option but now it seems NBA fans are convinced he’s going […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is widely regarded as one of the best players to have ever played basketball. Throughout his illustrious career, the four-time NBA champion and future Hall of Famer has passed on the credit of his many achievements to who he considers to be the greatest mother in the world: none […]

Last week, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers saw their 2023-24 season come to a crushing end with a loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference Finals quarterfinals series, courtesy of a Jamal Murray jumper with just seconds remaining. It was the second time that Murray had buried the […]

The James family has dominated basketball headlines recently, as per usual. Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers got ousted by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs, there has been tons of speculation about LeBron James’ plans. Shams Charania of The Athletic provided updates on the matter Tuesday, via The Pat McAfee […]

The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers might be two of the most similar, yet different teams across the NBA, and right now, they are both looking for a new head coach after the Suns fired Frank Vogel and the Lakers parted ways with Darvin Ham. Now, the question becomes, should the Lakers bring Vogel […]

Recently, former Los Angeles Lakers superstar center Shaquille O’Neal made waves with his comments that his late great former teammate Kobe Bryant, with whom he won three NBA Championships in LA, belongs in the GOAT (greatest of all time) discussion. “The only thing I don’t like about the [GOAT] conversation is they don’t put my […]

The Los Angeles Lakers started their offseason by cleaning house in firing Darvin Ham and his assistants following a first-round exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets in this season’s playoffs. Contrary to other rumors and views by observers and analysts, Byron Scott said the Lakers should hand the coaching reins to LeBron James. […]

Sports analyst Colin Cowherd doesn’t think head coaches should wear their hats backwards. At least, that’s what he said on Wednesday after seeing former player JJ Redick, who has been linked to multiple teams’ head coaching jobs, wear a backwards hat on a podcast. Redick was seen wearing the backwards hat while speaking with Los […]

For the second consecutive season, the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship hopes were dashed by none other than the Denver Nuggets. Regardless of how hard LeBron James and company tried, the Nuggets seemed to have every answer. Now, all that’s left for the Lakers to do is reflect upon how they couldn’t seem to overcome the […]

In the world of celebrity roasts, a new name is poised to take the hot seat following the uproarious event that was Tom Brady’s televised roast on Netflix. LeBron James, with his iconic status in basketball, is currently favored to be the next sports legend enduring a night of comedic jabs. The interest in seeing […]

Even though he was badly snubbed from the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team back in February 2022, it’s not up for debate that Dwight Howard had one of the most impressive careers and dominant peaks in league history. The 18-year NBA veteran is best known for his eight seasons with the Orlando Magic, a franchise for […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant were two of the best players ever to wear a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Both stars have been mentioned among fans and analysts’ Greatest of All of Time (GOAT) lists for their success. However, Shaq is having issues with Bryant not being mentioned enough. O’Neal believes Bryant’s success has earned […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the midst of looking for a new head coach after pulling the plug on the Darvin Ham experiment last week following the team’s second straight postseason loss to the Denver Nuggets. Ham had what could generously be categorized as an up and down tenure with the Lakers, guiding […]

Last week, the Los Angeles Lakers made a big decision when it was revealed that they would be firing not only head coach Darvin Ham but also the entirety of their 2023-24 coaching staff, including Phil Handy, who had garnered a reputation as a favorite of both fans and players during his Los Angeles tenure. […]

The 2024 offseason is shaping up to be a crucial one for the Los Angeles Lakers. The pressure to maximize the twilight of LeBron James’ career is greater than ever, necessitating wholesale changes for one of the league’s most historically successful franchises. But before the Lakers look towards making the necessary moves to build a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had an awe-inspiring NBA career. James is coming off his 21st season and is the league’s all-time scoring leader in addition to garnering 4 championships. Still, some analysts are not convinced he holds GOAT status. Stephen A Smith explained the coaching reason he is critical of James’ ranking […]

The Golden State Warriors may not have reached the playoffs this season, but they still have a great core headed by Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Lakers legend LeBron James, with JJ Redick on the latest edition of Mind the Game, broke down what Green’s biggest asset for the Warriors is: “Draymond Green’s biggest asset, […]

In the swirling vortex of NBA coaching rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new head coach has caught the attention of many, especially after the recent firing of Darvin Ham. Among the names being tossed around is JJ Redick, former NBA sharpshooter turned media personality. However, noted sports commentator Bill Simmons has offered […]

In a bold and controversial take, former NBA player Kendrick Perkins has suggested that LeBron James, arguably one of the greatest basketball players of all time, should retire to protect his legacy. Speaking on ESPN’s “First Take” alongside Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe, Perkins expressed a sentiment that might stir mixed feelings among fans […]

The Los Angeles Lakers decided to fire head coach Darvin Ham on Friday after two years at the helm. Many have criticized the move, including ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. Smith absolutely ripped apart the Lakers on Monday morning during First Take, saying Ham essentially didn’t deserve to be let go: “He got screwed. It was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers wasted no time relieving Darvin Ham of his head coaching duties in the aftermath of their first-round exit in the 2024 playoffs against the Denver Nuggets. Now, the Lakers will be conducting a thorough search for the next voice that would lead the team, and a few names have already come […]

Father Time is undefeated. For the longest time, it felt like LeBron James had the closest chance of staving off time the inevitable. Over the last few years, though… the Los Angeles Lakers star’s play has been slowly but surely declining in the last few years. He’s still pretty good, but if we’re being honest… […]