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The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday in NBA Summer League action. Rookie Dalton Knecht got the night off, and while speaking with ESPN’s Jorge Sedano, outlined some lofty goals for his NBA career. Jorge Sedano: “I want you to think 10 years down the road: You’re a 10-year vet… Where […]

Despite being the 55th overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny James has been subject to the most media coverage among his peers during the Summer League thanks to him being the son of one of the greatest players of all time, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Everything Bronny does — good or […]

While Jaylen Brown doubts Bronny James’s NBA potential and Gilbert Arenas has thrown shade at James, Rachel Nichols, on FS1’s Undisputed, thinks the criticism James has faced is entirely unfair. “I think that people are looking at him as if he’s a top-10 pick,” Nichols told Skip Bayless. “He’s not a top-10 pick. He is a […]

Jaylen Brown has been in the news as of late. Besides his Team USA snub, the Boston Celtics wingman recently went viral due to his supposed comments about Bronny James. During a Summer League game, cameras caught Brown talking to Kysre Gondrezick, and many lip-readers deduced that his statement went along the lines of Bronny […]

After declaring his dislike for Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s playing style in his Club 520 Podcast, former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague revealed the reason behind the seemingly crazy take. “It was rough… Kobe was like, jab, get there. Ah, pump fake, pump fake, pump fake. Get him off the ground, foul shot, and […]

A funny moment occurred during Team USA’s exhibition win against Serbia Wednesday where the viral song “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar was playing as it prompted a response from Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. He said “Damn with this song. It’s not the only song in America!” but his teammate in Los Angeles […]

One of the most exciting rivalries in basketball has been the one between Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Cleveland Cavaliers great LeBron James, now with the Los Angeles Lakers. What was then a feud has now turned in to a collaboration and alliance as they are the two main stars on Team USA […]

Jayson Tatum might’ve just led the Boston Celtics to an NBA title, but he once dreamed of playing for their biggest rival — The Los Angeles Lakers. Growing up, Tatum was a massive fan of Kobe Bryant and his Lakers. When you’re a kid, anything is possible. In the fourth grade, Tatum already had NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James have been criticized greatly since the Lakers selected Bronny James, LeBron’s eldest son, in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. And one of the foremost LeBron critics, former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, has weighed in on the topic. Kanter Freedom, who played 11 seasons in […]

There is no disputing that LeBron James has had one of the greatest careers, not just for any basketball player, but for any professional athlete that has graced this world. The Los Angeles Lakers star has been at the top of the sport for over 21 years now, and he doesn’t seem to be slowing […]

Although the Los Angeles Lakers got LeBron James to commit to the team for two more years, the clock is ticking for LA. With James on the roster until he’s at least 41, the Lakers will be the last team he plays for. Everyone knows that LeBron won’t ride off quietly into the sunset and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a mission for an improved showing during the 2024-25 NBA season. Los Angeles hired JJ Redick as their new head coach during the offseason, and the team is wasting no time finding support for him. The Lakers have agreed to a deal with former WNBA player, college star, and […]

A lot of the Los Angeles Lakers faithful along with the rest of the NBA world were left distraught after the news of Joe Bryant’s passing. The former head coach in the WNBA and other leagues was instrumental in the growth of the game. Perhaps, his greatest contribution to the world was being a great […]

General manager Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers have somehow managed to have an eventful offseason that has simultaneously not gotten the team any closer to true contention in the Western Conference. While the hiring of JJ Redick and the drafting of Bronny James were storylines that dominated the national media cycle, the teams […]

Future Hall of Famer LeBron James has been in the NBA for so long that the game’s current superstars remember being in awe of him over a decade ago. Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was no exception, as the 26-year-old recalled one specific moment when he was on the hunt for James’ autograph. Tatum, a […]

One day after Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown appeared to question whether Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James belonged in the NBA, Bronny’s agent Rich Paul weighed in on the subject. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, Paul said that the Celtics wing has a right to his opinion when he allegedly said “I don’t […]

The NBA world is mourning the loss of Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Joe passed away on Tuesday at the age of 69 after a career in the NBA. Despite Joe’s patchy relationship with Vanessa Bryant and Kobe, she paid respect to Joe after his passing with a […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the middle of an offseason that has somehow simultaneously been highly eventful and also not gotten the team any closer to championship contention in an increasingly crowded Western Conference landscape. James is currently overseas with Team USA as they tune up for the upcoming Paris […]

Joe Bryant, the father of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and a former pro basketball and coach, has died at the age of 69, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Joe, nicknamed “Jellybean” for his love of the candy, was a first-round draft pick in 1975 when he was selected 14th overall by the Golden State Warriors. […]

Bronny James being drafted at all would have drawn attention, considering the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James did not perform well at all in his lone college basketball season, but the fact that he was drafted by the Lakers, LeBron’s team, called into question whether the NBA’s oldest player forced the Lakers’ proverbial […]

Bronny James had a tough shooting night on Monday, going 1-for-5 in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 88-74 defeat to the Boston Celtics at the NBA 2K Summer League. In the early goings of the game, Bronny James showcased his defensive prowess with a standout block. Facing a Celtics fastbreak early in the first quarter, the […]

What did Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown say about Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James? That’s the question on Lakers fans’ minds after video of Brown at NBA Summer League has fans accusing him of saying that he doesn’t think Bronny is an NBA player. Jaylen Brown: “I don’t think Bronny [James] is a pro.” […]

With free agency officially a little over two weeks old, almost every team in the NBA has brought back a shiny new object for their fanbase to celebrate… except for the Los Angeles Lakers. That’s right, while the Warriors and Clippers said goodbye to former Big 3 members in the name of depth plays, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James has not gotten off to the best start in his NBA career. After being selected at No. 55 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, the son of LeBron James has struggled at the Summer League. His offense has struggled a lot since coming to the NBA, and fans and […]

Bronny James is already one of the most scrutinized athletes in the country, and he is only going to attract more attention when the 2024-25 NBA season begins this October. The Los Angeles Lakers rookie will be burdened with pressure and constant questioning, but for now, James is tackling something a little more light-hearted. The […]

The biggest storyline revolving around the Los Angeles Lakers at present is the draft selection of Bronny James. The 6-foot-2 guard is currently seeing action in the Summer League, and it looks like JJ Redick already has a developmental plan in mind for him. During a recent interview, Redick spoke in detail about molding Bronny […]

When it comes to basketball in Los Angeles, two of the biggest names in the city have been Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and former Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker. While Parker has not played for the Sparks since the 2020 season, her Hall of Fame career is largely validated by her LA […]

There is perhaps no NBA player under more scrutiny coming into the 2024-25 season than the Los Angeles Lakers’ Bronny James. Everything he does is going to be under a microscope. Bronny James was the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but he’s being analyzed as if he was the No. 1 […]

While not actively coaching the Los Angeles Lakers’ Summer League team, new head coach JJ Redick was present at the team’s first Las Vegas game on Friday night. Redick commented on rookie Bronny James’ performance during the ESPN broadcast of the Lakers’ 99-80 loss to the Houston Rockets. The new Lakers head coach discussed his […]

One of the main subplots revolving around the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason to this point was their search for the team’s new head coach. Darvin Ham got the ax following a first-round exit for the Lakers against the Denver Nuggets, and since then, it became clear that the franchise was setting its sights on naming […]

Bringing on a first-time head coach comes with its share of growing pains, especially when dealing with seasoned stars like Anthony Davis and LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to hire JJ Redick indicates they anticipate strong collaboration between the coach and their veteran players. Given the strong pressure to win from fans and […]

Bronny James carries high expectations, being the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, one of basketball’s greatest players. Among his many celebrity supporters is Lil Wayne, who believes the NBA rookie has the potential to become an All-Star in the future. Lil Wayne joined Skip Bayless, Paul Pierce, and Keyshawn Johnson on Fox […]

As the NBA 2K25 release approaches, fans are eager to see how the game’s developers will rate the Los Angeles Lakers’ newly drafted rookie, Bronny James. While James’ real-life minutes may be limited this season, his virtual presence in NBA 2K25 will allow fans to explore his potential on the digital court. The inclusion of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had an incredible professional run. James owns too many accolades to name and is adding another one to his list by playing in his third Olympics with the 2024 Team USA basketball squad. Former Celtics star Paul Pierce made a bold claim on James’ career success amid the […]

While he is obviously motivated to share the court and the Los Angeles Lakers’ locker room with his son, LeBron James is in the twilight of his NBA career. Though, given his unprecedented level of durability and supreme conditioning, maybe the 39-year-old could actually still compete in some capacity several years from now. Like, say […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add more shooting to their lineup. After missing out on Klay Thompson, Los Angeles has been heavily linked to another shooter available in the market: Gary Trent Jr. Trent Jr’s shooting will be mighty helpful to Los Angeles… if they can sign him, that is. Unfortunately, the Lakers […]

Although Serena Williams is not a comedian or entertainer, her turn as ESPYS host was highly anticipated by plenty of people. Those who worshipped the tennis icon throughout her 17-year career have been waiting to see the 23-time major champion back in the spotlight. Still, no one knew quite what to expect. There is an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have had a very quiet offseason, as they have mostly stood pat with the same roster that only got them as far as the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Nonetheless, the Lakers can still be proud that they came away as one of the winners of the 2024 […]

Austin Reaves has a golf-themed YouTube channel and sneaker named for his lifelong fandom of Kobe Bryant. Since joining the Los Angeles Lakers, he’s developed a close connection to LeBron James. So, one might be surprised to learn who earns the title of Reaves’ personal sports GOAT … unless you understand his golf obsession. At […]