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LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets last month, it meant Austin Reaves was officially the full-time starting point guard. That move was kind of made clear when Lakers head coach JJ Redick moved Russell to the bench early in the season. But the trade cleared any […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (21-17) are set to conclude their shortened homestand with a game against the Brooklyn Nets (14-27) on Friday night. Ahead of the matchup, former Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell reflected on his time with the team and expressed excitement about playing against his former squad. “It’s exciting. I’m excited to be on […]

Pusha T’s track “Popular Demand (Popeyes)” has resurfaced, reigniting speculation about a possible connection between LeBron James and social media influencer YesJulz. In the song’s first verse, Pusha T references a woman resembling Madonna and alludes to her involvement with “Bron-Bron.” While no names are explicitly mentioned, fans quickly drew connections, linking the lyrics to […]

Dorian Finney-Smith’s first meeting with the Brooklyn Nets since a Dec. 29 trade may have to wait until later this season. The Los Angeles Lakers forward is doubtful for Friday’s Nets matchup due to personal reasons. Finney-Smith missed Wednesday’s 117-108 win over the Heat. It was later revealed that the 31-year-old became a father earlier this […]

Several players could have added motivation during Friday’s Los Angeles Lakers-Brooklyn Nets matchup at Crypto.com Arena. The most notable is newly acquired Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell. After missing Brooklyn’s historic 126-67 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday, Russell will be active against the Lakers. Los Angeles head coach JJ Redick expects his former point […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Lakers prediction and pick. The Brooklyn Nets look to bounce back from their historic 126-67 loss to the Clippers when they face the Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Dalton Knecht with the 17th overall pick last summer and he’s proven to be a key piece of this rotation in Year 1. The Tennessee product is averaging 9.4 points on 34% shooting from three-point land. Given his numbers, Knecht will likely receive an invite to the Rising Stars Game […]

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers got back in the win column with a come from behind win over the Miami Heat at home. The win allowed Los Angeles to bounce back from a rough loss to the San Antonio Spurs two nights prior, and LeBron James played a big role in closing this […]

JJ Redick’s net worth in 2025 is $50 million. Redick is the new head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers after being a sports media personality for several years with ESPN. Redick also is a retired NBA player who suited up for several teams, including the Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, […]

Despite fans still awaiting her WWE return, Becky Lynch (and Seth Rollins) were seen at the Los Angeles Lakers-Miami Heat game. Fans have posted images of them sitting courtside at the Lakers-Heat game. They were shown at the jumbotron at Crypto.com Arena during the game. The two seemed to be having a nice night at […]

Kobe Bryant is regarded as one of the best players in NBA history. With five NBA championships and Finals MVPs under his belt to go along with an NBA MVP award, the Black Mamba won the hearts of basketball fans thanks to his crazy worth ethic that led to a legendary NBA career. While Bryant […]

Before LeBron James received many endorsements after signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, there was an instance in high school where he had a chance to take some lucrative deals. Reebok offered James a $10 million contract when he was in high school. It was an emotional conversation between James and his mother. She reiterated […]

A group of investors being advised by Maverick Carter, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ business partner, is looking to raise $5 billion to form an international basketball league to rival the NBA, according to Bloomberg.com. The $5 billion would be coming from private capital sources, according to Bloomberg. Although Maverick Carter is advising the […]

Sometimes, the best moments in sports happen between players and fans, and that’s the case with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Although James has stunned fans with dunks, among other things this season, there’s one that takes it all. A young fan was hoping that the Lakers all-star would notice her. It wasn’t until […]

For nearly two weeks now, a series of wildfires have been devastating the Los Angeles metropolitan area, forcing hundreds of thousands of residents to evacuate the area while countless home and buildings have been destroyed. There’s no telling how long it will take for the area to fully recover, especially since there are still active […]

Leadership comes in all forms and sizes. Just ask Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and star forward Anthony Davis. Before Wednesday’s game against the Miami Heat, Redick made it a point that he wanted to see more leadership. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said that Redick explained how Davis diving for a loose ball was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on one of their many downswings at the moment, but they are still 20-17 and solidly in seventh place in the Western Conference as the season nears its halfway point. The Lakers have lost three games in a row now after a stretch of great play put them well above […]

The NBA and NFL Christmas Day battle was notably documented by Los Angeles Lakers forward, LeBron James. The latter has always supported both leagues whenever he can. However, the NFL has gotten the better of the NBA around the holidays, and specifically Christmas. After an influx of viewership, James claimed that the NBA still rules […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves openly acknowledged his role in the team’s struggles during their current three-game losing streak, particularly their defensive issues. Speaking to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin ahead of Wednesday night’s matchup against the Miami Heat, Reaves did not hold back in assessing his recent performances. “It starts with me. I’ve been s—ty […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James openly discussed his son and teammate Bronny James with NFL brothers Travis and Jason Kelce. During the NBA lockout James considered joining the NFL. It was one of the many topics LeBron discussed, but he had plenty to say about Bronny’s haters. James says his son lives a simple life […]

Once there was a world Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James foregone the NBA, and went to the NFL. The 6’8 250-pound forward would’ve been an athlete unlike any other. However, that fantasy almost became in a reality. James explained on the New Heights Show about the moment when he nearly committed to the NFL. […]

The NBA has announced several changes to the schedule due to LA wildfires resulting in Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers games being postponed recently. The following has been released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/MzgthEu99u — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 15, 2025 In addition to two games being rescheduled because of the Los Angeles wildfires, along […]

Every day, LeBron James seems to defy Father Time and show the world that he still has a lot left in the tank. The stuff that James is doing at 40 years of age is bonkers, and funny enough, people thought that he would be slowing down 10 years ago. James was recently on the […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Lakers prediction and pick. In a compelling showdown, the Miami Heat (20-18) travel to the Crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers (20-17) on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to action on Monday night, but fell to the visiting San Antonio Spurs, 126-102. It was the team’s third consecutive loss, and they’ll try to get back in the win column against the visiting Miami Heat on Wednesday. They might be a little short-handed though. In a season where the […]

A game after San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama pointed to himself and noted a general lack of team focus following a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the 7-foot-5 phenom praised his squad following a 126-102 victory vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. Because of the LA fires, the Silver and Black had not played in […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – As the Los Angeles Lakers prepared for their first game back on the court since having their previous two games postponed, one of the main topics on everyone’s mind was the ongoing wildfires. Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed how he challenged the team to simply give him their best in […]

Following a 126-102 victory vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs stars Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul gave their game-worn jerseys to Lakers head coach J.J. Redick’s sons. The wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles and some of the surrounding areas destroyed the Redicks’ home in the Pacific Palisades. Because of the fires and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fighting to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race midway through the 2024-25 campaign. After a 7-2 stretch that brought them six games over .500, they have lost three straight. With nearly half the regular season remaining, Los Angeles sits in seventh place, 2.5 games back of fourth but […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is acknowledging how difficult the last week has been for the city, due to destructive wildfires. Davis and the Lakers are saying thank you to the firefighters and first responders, who have been battling the blazes. Davis is giving away free Lakers tickets to first responders, per ESPN. The […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers were ready to get back to work on Monday against the visiting San Antonio Spurs. Amid the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, the Lakers’ previous two games against the Charlotte Hornets and Spurs were postponed. Monday’s game was given the green light to proceed, but the Lakers had […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers are two of 12 LA-based sports organizations that have come together to donate $8 million to the city’s wildfire relief efforts. Those teams have also joined forces with Fanatics, which is donating $3 million worth of merchandise to residents who have been displaced from their homes. In […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have seen games against the Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs postponed as a result of the wildfires that have ravaged the area. Now, the Spurs will be one of the first teams to take part in a Los Angeles sporting event since the wildfires started, and Harrison Barnes has delivered […]

After having their last two games postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to return to the court on Monday evening against the visiting San Antonio Spurs. On the injury front, the Lakers should have Cam Reddish back in the lineup after missing the previous game against […]

The San Antonio Spurs will face the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday after the game was originally postponed last Friday due to the LA fires. It will be a showdown at Crypto as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Spurs-Lakers prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 97-93. Ultimately, the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have seen their last two games vs the Charlotte Hornets and the San Antonio Spurs postponed due to the ongoing wildfires plaguing Southern California. Their crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers have also seen games postponed, along with the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams being forced to move their upcoming playoff game to […]

After the release of Drake’s “Fighting Irish Freestyle,” there has been trouble in paradise between the brotherhood of the rapper and LeBron James. The song, which was dropped last month, speaks on how Drizzy feels betrayed by LeBron — someone who he considered a longtime friend. “The world fell in love with the gimmicks, even […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been one of the more active teams in the midst of trade season, and in the weeks leading up to the NBA trade deadline. They’ve already made one trade, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and draft compensation. But while that move certainly helped […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers’ last two games being postponed amid the ongoing wildfires in California, there are obviously bigger things to worry about instead of basketball. But whenever the Lakers do end up taking the court again, they’ll be another step closer to having Jarred Vanderbilt return from injury. During an emotional practice availability […]