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With the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets set to go head-to-head on Tuesday night, fans are wondering if Austin Reaves will make his return from injury. Is the Lakers guard playing tonight vs. the Nets? Reaves is dealing with a calf injury and has not played since Christmas Day as a result. He was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James no longer feel locked into the future they once promised. NBA insider Jake Fischer said during a livestream Monday that both sides are ready to move on, calling it the “foregone sentiment” in Los Angeles. The Lakers are already shifting its focus toward Luka Doncic as the player […]

When Luka Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks, it was assumed there was a genuine zero percent chance that he’d be traded. Last season, he was just 25 years old and fresh off leading his team to an NBA Finals appearance. While the defense was suspect, there was no questioning that the Slovenian star was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a primetime game in New York to the Knicks last night, and it’s hard not to wonder, considering the team’s lackluster second-half showing, how different the game could have gone if L.A. had Austin Reaves at their disposal. Reaves last played on Christmas Day, when he reaggravated a left calf […]

LeBron James offered a thoughtful reflection after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 112-100 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. At 41, James wondered if the game might be his last at the iconic arena in what could be his 23rd and final NBA season. He scored 22 points with six […]

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to Madison Square Garden on the anniversary of the Luka Doncic trade. As a result, the moment felt symbolic. One year after prying him away from the Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis, the spotlight turned to progress and pressure. At the same time, with key pieces still searching for […]

LeBron James spotted old NBA Draft mate Carmelo Anthony before playing in his latest Madison Square Garden game. The Los Angeles Lakers star spent postgame leaving fans wondering if Sunday became his last MSG appearance against the New York Knicks. James, 41, has sparked retirement chatter across the league. His Lakers fell 112-100 on Sunday […]

The New York Knicks won their sixth straight game after beating the Los Angeles Lakers, 112-100, at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. The Lakers had a strong start, but they failed to sustain it in the second half, getting outscored in the third quarter, 38-26. Los Angeles fell to 29-19, while New York improved to […]

JJ Redick provided a key injury update on star guard Austin Reaves following the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday night. Reaves has been absent from the Lakers’ starting lineups since Christmas Day. He suffered a calf strain injury in the team’s loss to the Houston Rockets, having been on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers faced star power inside the Madison Square Garden versus the New York Knicks. Then witnessed Luka Doncic flip off Jalen Brunson. And that moment went viral — as captured by the NBA on NBC cameras after New York’s 112-100 win. Luka Doncic flipped off Jalen Brunson postgame 😅 pic.twitter.com/IUxh0MR0og — ClutchPoints […]

Luka Doncic knows how to put on a show under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden, and he did just that Sunday night. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was upto his usual ‘Luka Magic’ antics. With less than four minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Lakers found themselves trailing 75-74 in a gritty […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was back in one of his favorite arenas in the world on Sunday, as they visited the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden for a marquee matchup. James has had iconic moments in the hallowed venue. There is truly something different, almost mystical, about competing at Madison Square […]

The league revealed which players were selected to the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Despite speculation that LeBron James might not be named, the Los Angeles Lakers star was given a spot for the 22nd straight time in his career. While sitting in the locker room preparing for Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks, […]

The seventh installment of the Los Angeles Lakers’ current road trip takes them to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks on Sunday night. The inconsistent Lakers are hoping to get Austin Reaves back for the game, with the star guard questionable to return from a month-long absence. Here is everything we know […]

The trade landscape shifted significantly on Saturday night for the NBA as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, and Chicago Bulls finalized a complex three-team agreement. The deal sends wing De’Andre Hunter to Sacramento, while Cleveland acquires veteran guard Dennis Schroder and defensive standout Keon Ellis. To facilitate the salary exchange, the Bulls absorbed Dario Saric […]

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks continued his long-running feud with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, this time taking aim off the court. On Saturday, Brooks appeared on a live stream with content creator Rangesh “N3on” Mutama and was asked to name the most overrated player in the NBA today. After a brief pause, Brooks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hoped Austin Reaves would return at some point during the team’s eight-game road trip, which continues against the New York Knicks. Six games into the longest Lakers road trip of the season, and Reaves has yet to play, as he continues to recover from a strained left calf injury. However, that […]

The final weekend before the NBA trade deadline always brings plenty of clarity as to which teams will be the most active over the last week to make deals during the regular season, but this year’s deadline is very different. Trade intel around the NBA has been held up by discussions surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, and […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 142-111 blowout win against the Washington Wizards, head coach JJ Redick discussed LeBron James entering this year’s dunk contest. Lakers fans celebrated James’ dunk against the Wizards, as the 41-year-old veteran showed he can still go well above the rim when he takes flight. During his postgame […]

Alex Ovechkin with the assist! That’s a phrase hockey fans have heard 750 times throughout Ovi’s 21-year career with the Washington Capitals. On Friday night, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer added one more assist as he saved Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic from falling out of bounds against the Washington Wizards. At the […]

LeBron James hammered home some monster dunks Friday night as the Los Angeles Lakers demolished the Washington Wizards 142-111. Which one was his favorite? LeBron wouldn’t rank them because he lets his faithful fans do that. After the easy win, a reporter asked James to rank his slams from the game, which is when he […]

He’s still got it! LeBron James may be 41 years old, but the Los Angeles Lakers star still has some hops to him. Against the Washington Wizards, James got up for an alley-oop slam from DeAndre Ayton. It was a peculiar sight to see the center lob up a pass for the aging star, but […]

The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 4-2 on their current road trip following their 142-111 win against the Washington Wizards on Friday. Amid the Lakers’ win, one of the major storylines of the game was the longevity of LeBron James that was highlighted by an insane stat that was brought up by the Monumental Sports […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got back in the win column on Friday following their 142-111 win against the Washington Wizards. Late in the fourth quarter, with the game already in hand, the Lakers put seldom-used guard Bronny James in the game who shot out on the fast break, and threw down a dunk reminiscent of […]

LeBron James pulled off a miraculous dunk highlight in the Los Angeles Lakers’ dominant win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. James continues to rack up dunks at age 41, showing off his incredible athleticism for his remarkable experience. He also keeps on shining as one of the best veteran stars in the league, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were well on their way to their third win in four games as they held a huge lead against the Washington Wizards early in the fourth quarter. But one of the major highlights of the game came in the first quarter when Luka Doncic came up with a steal, dribbled up […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are taking on the Washington Wizards in a road contest on Friday with the hopes of winning their 29th game of the season. LeBron James showed off his athleticism like it was 2015 again with an impressive alley-oop slam. In the second quarter of the contest, center Deandre Ayton caught a […]

The desire to win championships led to the formation of super teams at the NBA level, but for many players, that competitive hunger carries over into the international circuit. Recruiting talent is becoming an important part of obtaining global glory. Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic could be doing just that while playing for the Los Angeles […]

On the heels of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 129-99 blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavs, is head coach JJ Redick underachieving in his second year as head coach? Former NBA guard Rashad McCants believes so amid the Lakers’ recent 5-5 stretch over the past 10 games. The Lakers’ 30-point loss to the Cavs follows a […]

There’s no surprise that teams are lining up for the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, as he’s one of the most dominant players in the league. With the report that Antetokounmpo is open to going to another team, and the Milwaukee Bucks are willing to move him, teams are trying to find a way to get a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a big game with the New York Knicks this Sunday at Madison Square Garden. After LeBron James possibly played his last game in Cleveland, there is a chance it will be his last at the Garden, and many fans recognize it, according to the New York Post. “Tickets on the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be facing the Washington Wizards, and they could be welcoming back a key player to the lineup in the matchup. For over a month, Austin Reaves has been out because of a left calf strain, but there was always optimism that he would return during the Lakers’ road trip. It […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers got an injury scare when Luka Doncic fell off the Cleveland Cavaliers’ senselessly elevated court and was down for a brief period. Doncic thankfully was able to return to the game, which the Lakers lost by 30 points despite being within 2 at halftime. Now, the Lakers have learned more […]

Austin Reaves got major news about his status for the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming matchup against the Washington Wizards. Over a month has passed since Reaves saw action for the team. He suffered a calf strain in the Lakers’ Christmas showdown against the Houston Rockets, putting him on the sidelines since. The star guard has […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris offered a blunt assessment of Dalton Knecht’s reported trade request, sharing unfiltered comments about the young guard’s confidence, on-court limitations and strained standing with the franchise. On the latest episode of The Morris Code, Morris addressed Knecht directly while recounting his first impressions and later interactions with the […]

After the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Los Angeles Lakers in what could’ve been LeBron James’ final game at Rocket Arena, one of the young standouts of the night, Jaylon Tyson, felt that Donovan Mitchell deserved to be recognized for his leadership. So when Cleveland’s All-Star guard was asked about the stage and what The King […]

During the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent win over the Chicago Bulls on the road, the highlight of the night belonged to big man Jaxson Hayes, who went between the legs for an Eastbay dunk, electrifying the United Center crowd. Hayes has long been known as an elite athlete for a big man, but even the […]

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers fell back into the loss column with a 30-point defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers got an injury scare early in this game, when superstar Luka Doncic briefly had to exit the contest before ultimately returning. Doncic’s injury, in which he fell onto the […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers fell back to Earth with an ugly road loss at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. While the Lakers were able to keep things competitive in the first half, the Cavaliers ultimately pulled away later on, winning the game by 30 points. The blowout nature of the […]