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As Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Bronny James approach their first NBA season as teammates, another son of LeBron, Bryce James, says he would beat his dad in a 1-on-1 game. Bryce was asked who would win in a hypothetical 1-on-1 between him and his father, LeBron, in a video posted by the […]

In the summer of 2011, Chris Paul was destined to a trade from New Orleans to Hollywood. The only thing nobody knew was whether he’d start the season as the point guard of the LA Lakers or Clippers.  While the Clippers eventually won the CP3 sweepstakes (thanks to former commissioner David Stern’s intervention), it makes […]

As of the 2023-24 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup currently consists of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell, and Rui Hachimura. However, the lineup could change heading into the 2024-25 season after the training camp results. This will all depend on what the new set of talent could show during […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have become notorious for consistently popping up on the trade rumors. In recent memory, many believed that players like Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, or Trae Young would end up suiting up for the Purple and Gold. However, these deals never came to fruition. But that doesn’t mean it’s no longer possible […]

As the NBA season approaches, many people are wondering about the state of the Los Angeles Lakers. The team did not make any moves besides hiring JJ Redick as their head coach and drafting Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. One of the most interesting topics is how much playing time James will see this season, […]

In the latest episode of the “OG’s Podcast” with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal shared insights into his time playing alongside Kobe Bryant during their tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. O’Neal, who played eight seasons with Bryant, provided a glimpse into the motivational tactics he used to push his former […]

NBA fans can be forgiven for only having so many names come to mind when confronted with a seven-foot question mark of a man. The Rudy Gobert hating Shaquille O’Neal is one of the first names that come to mind but the NBA on TNT cut-up character had to set the record straight amid some […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young’s NFL career isn’t off to the start he envisioned. After a brutal rookie season and an offseason coaching change, Young’s second year isn’t progressing any better. After two ugly losses to the Saints and Chargers, head coach Dave Canales announced on Monday that Young will be benched in favor of […]

Only the most ardent haters dispute the on-court greatness of NBA icon and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. His combination of skill, ability, basketball IQ, composure and durability undeniably earn him a special place in the sport’s history. There are those, however, who take issue with and mock some of his off-court decisions […]

We’ve got the Los Angeles Lakers 2024-2025 Season Results according to NBA 2K25 to see how the game thinks the team will perform this year. Last year, the Lakers finished the season 47-35 and made the playoffs. However, they lost to the Denver Nuggets in the First Round in 5 games. Will they fare better […]

The 2024 offseason has done nothing but raise eyebrows for fans of the Los Angeles Lakers. Sure, they made a major coaching change, hiring JJ Redick as the team’s new head coach following two solid, if uninspiring years from Darvin Ham, and they also brought in Dalton Knecht, one of the best players in college […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have championship aspirations as implied by Jeanie Buss as it will be off the back of superstar LeBron James who turns 40-years old in December and is entering his 22nd season in the NBA. However, there have been people in the NBA world that has said the Lakers star in James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are sure to be under the microscope this upcoming season as they usher in the JJ Redick era. There’s always eyes on a LeBron James team, but that’s not the only reason why fans will be tuning in. The Lakers are preparing for the debut of Bronny James’ rookie season, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Christian Koloko, a seven-foot center and rim protector, who was forced out of the league because of a blood clot issue. After being waived by the Toronto Raptors on January 17, he was placed on the NBA’s Fitness-to-Play panel, a group of doctors reviewing medical records to determine whether a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a much-needed signing on Saturday. After they lost Christian Wood due to knee surgery, they regained their depth by signing former Toronto Raptors big man Christian Koloko, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Koloko finds himself in a nice situation for him. The former Arizona big man averaged 3.1 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t done much in the way of improving their roster this offseason. But with the recent injury development to Christian Wood, who underwent an arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee which would then keep him out for a minimum of eight weeks, the Lakers may have to bolster their frontcourt. […]

There is nothing LeBron James can do to silence the narrative that he used his power and influence to land his son, Bronny James, on the Los Angeles Lakers. Even if the younger James succeeds on the court, there are those who will still find issue with the way he wound up in LA. But […]

Every year, no matter what has transpired during the offseason, the expectation for the Los Angeles Lakers is to win a championship. This was always the mindset with Kobe Bryant, and this has continued to be the mindset since LeBron James joined the organization in 2018. To say things have been shaky in Los Angeles […]

The NBA lost a legend this year when Jerry West passed away in June. Although he is known in Los Angeles Lakers history as a 14-time All-Star and Hall of Famer, West meant more to the world of basketball and the NBA as a whole. While they will never confirm it, West is the logo […]

The Los Angeles Lakers struck out on a laundry list of veteran targets this offseason. One of the most prominent ones was shooting guard Dejounte Murray, who the Atlanta Hawks traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. There was one major roadblock that prevented the Lakers from landing the 27-year-old, via ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “The Hawks […]

In a heartfelt Instagram post, beloved assistant coach Phil Handy of the Los Angeles Lakers announced his departure from the team after five unforgettable seasons. Handy played a pivotal role in helping LeBron James and the Lakers win the 2020 NBA Championship. He will be missed but also in high demand. The Lakers and tributes […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West passed away last June at 86. While West had harsh things to say about the Purple and Gold in recent years, the team still decided to pay special tribute to “The Logo,” and one of the 75 best players in league history. Ahead of the 2024-2025 season, the Lakers […]

Former NBA big man Montrezl Harrell has found a new home for his career outside of the NBA. Harrell has agreed to a deal with the Adelaide 36ers of Australia’s NBL, according to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc. “Harrell — a 6’7 power forward and 2020 NBA Sixth Man of the Year — will be an injury […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have big goals going into the 2024-25 NBA season. Los Angeles nearly took a trip to the NBA Finals in 2023 but came up short again a year later. With LeBron James’ under contract for two additional years, LA wants to win big. However, the Lakers are still prioritizing the development […]

Once upon a time, Kobe Bryant made a surprise appearance at a Drew League game. While some NBA stars would normally participate in the pro-am league, especially during the off-season, fans rarely get to see the biggest stars play. Like for example, when LeBron James played in his first Drew League game, the gym was […]

DeMar DeRozan joined the Sacramento Kings later in the 2024 NBA offseason, adding another dangerous scorer to one of the league’s best offenses from the past two seasons. After being linked to a handful of playoff teams as his deal with the Chicago Bulls expired, he decided to join the Beam Team. It seemed pretty […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Christian Wood is set to miss the start of the 2024-25 NBA season after undergoing a successful arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee on Monday, the team announced. He will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, meaning that he likely will not resume basketball activities until some point in November. After […]

NBA free agent Cedi Osman is heading to Greece. Osman signed a contract with Panathinaikos. However, contrary to a report by Eurohoop’s Nikola Miloradovic, suggesting Osman turned down a training camp invite from the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA insider Marc Stein is saying that was never the case, per The Stein Line. “It has been […]

After hiring JJ Redick, the Los Angeles Lakers plan to install stability and continuity in a team in transition since the 2020 NBA championship. Hiring three coaches in four years is not conducive to a winning culture, which probably explains why the team hired a young and first-time coach. However, could JJ Redick help carry […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman reportedly turned down a training camp invite from the Los Angeles Lakers to sign with Panathinaikos, a Greek basketball team. “He also received interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, which invited him for a training camp; however, due to the lack of guarantees about making it to the season […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell short of their goals this past season, but hope springs anew in the National Basketball Association. James and the Lakers have added his son Bronny James along with Tennessee sharp-shooter Dalton Knecht among other offseason additions. James seems focused, as usual, on his legacy heading toward the home stretch of […]

The Los Angeles Clippers opened up their all new Intuit Dome last month, but won’t host their first basketball game until the preseason in October. The state-of-the-art stadium is supposed to be a haven for basketball fans and specifically Clippers fans, which Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy is happy to see. James Worthy on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers surprised a lot of people this offseason when they chose JJ Redick to be their next head coach. As the season creeps closer, the longtime NBA veteran and former ESPN analyst is preparing to lead LeBron James and the Lakers in 2024-25. Redick wasted no time assembling an experience coaching staff […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the 2024-25 NBA season as the only team in the league who did not sign a new free agent in the offseason. A big part of that was due to their salary cap restrictions, and they’ll be hoping for improved on-court cohesiveness under new head coach JJ Redick […]

Alex Fudge has re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced on Thursday. He spent the 2023-24 season with the Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. Fudge signed a two-way contract with Dallas during the season and even played for the Mavs’ Summer League team this past offseason. Fudge, 21, appeared in six total NBA games […]

Despite all the jokes that folks want to give them, the 2020 NBA Championship is considered one of the toughest ever won in the history of the league. In a year that was taken over by the COVID-19 pandemic with no end in sight, the NBA restarted its season in the Orlando bubble, where Kyle […]

NBA fans who routinely watch and listen to mainstream media, the attention is almost always centered around a handful of teams. The Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James, and the Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, were talked about an exorbitant amount relative to their status as legitimate NBA contenders, and Charles Barkley […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been known to terrorize an NBA franchise or two over the course of his 21-year NBA career. Although that dominance hasn’t quite reached the same level of consistency during his time with the Lakers, there was an eight year run from 2011-2018 when James did not lose a […]

As a future Hall of Fame star who entered the NBA at 18, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is all too familiar with heavy criticism. He’s endured it repeatedly throughout his illustrious career. As LeBron prepares to team up with his son, Bronny James, and help Bronny navigate through his rookie season with the […]