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Kobe Bryant did not just leave an impact on the world of basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers legend loved competition so much that he ended up dabbling in different types of mentorship across various sports. One of his great mentees has to be Naomi Osaka. After her US Open first-round win over Jelena Ostapenko, she […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has dominated the NBA since his arrival in 2003. There’s arguably no one out there that has felt that more than Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan. James has been so good, it almost feels like he’s had multiple peaks during his first and second stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

After LeBron James captured the first ever Olympics MVP following Team USA’s Gold medal win in Paris earlier this month, longtime LA Times columnist Bill Plaschke has since wondered aloud how long the Lakers will be let off the hook for squandering much of James’ time with the team. Yes, LeBron — and his Olympics […]

LeBron James and Bronny James are set to be the first father-son duo who will get to play alongside each other. While a lot of the Rob Pelinka-led Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff and front office are gearing up for this, the two also have some adjustments to make. The most notable of which will […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been known to terrorize an NBA franchise or two in his day. While he hasn’t been quite as dominant over the NBA landscape since joining the Lakers in the summer of 2018, there was a time when virtually every single Eastern Conference team found themselves victimized by James’ […]

It is not uncommon in the NBA to win a championship and not even make the Conference Finals in the following year. However, giving up on a roster that just won a championship a year prior and having an overhaul is quite bothersome. This is what the LeBron James and Anthony Davis-led 2020 Los Angeles […]

Prominent NBA analyst Kenny Smith predicts that LeBron James will end his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. It has been six seasons since James made the jump to California. He’s about to enter his seventh season, which marks the beginning of James’ two-year contract deal with the Lakers. LeBron is turning 40 years old […]

LeBron James, fresh off a gold medal win at the Olympics, is one of the NBA’s top earners. Despite his high salary, the Los Angeles Lakers would pay him even more if they could. On the Petros and Money Show, Lakers president Jeanie Buss hailed James’ value, calling him a bargain. “I think he’s so […]

To round out the releases for early September, Nike will drop a full slate of Nike Kobe 8 Protro sneakers to continue their bring-back of Kobe Bryant’s most classic silhouettes. Releasing alongside two other colorways, we’ll see three new editions in the Nike Kobe 8 as the brand releases “Team Bank” iterations of the popular […]

We recently witnessed a number of Nike Kobe releases around the celebration of Kobe Bryant’s 46th birthday (8/23) and “Mamba Day” (8/24). Still, it seems as though Nike is adding to their release calendar constantly and come September, we’ll see a whole new slate of Nike Kobe models releasing to the public. This upcoming colorway […]

There were an array of emotions present in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon. Thousands of hearts simultaneously skipped a beat when Shohei Ohtani was hit by a pitch near the inside of his left wrist in the eighth inning. The same thing happened just minutes later, […]

Kyle Juszczyk’s wife, Kristina, is well-known for her stylish sportswear designs for celebrities. This week, she added Natalia Bryant, daughter of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, to her roster of clients. The wife of the San Francisco 49ers star has crafted stylish outfits for high-profile individuals like Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes, Caitlin Clark, Taylor […]

In many ways, the Los Angeles Lakers are perfect for LeBron James, who has had the media spotlight on him since he was 16 years old. Now, though, after the Lakers drafted his son Bronny in the 2024 draft, the younger James has to deal with extreme pressure as someone looking to escape his superstar […]

Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson has never been shy of saying any take of his and definitely wasn’t when he was presented a question by Stephen A. Smith where he brought up a topic involving Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. In a controversial statement, Edwards would say that there was not a skilled player in […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has always been known to have influence over a thing or two during his playing career. Whether it’s NBA rule changes or things that have nothing to do with basketball, James has always had significant power over the sports and media landscapes, dating back long before his time with […]

Following Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s 46th Birthday and the celebration of 8/24, or “Mamba Day,” Nike will continue the expansion of their most popular basketball sneakers as they reintroduce the Nike Kobe line. Working closely with Vanessa Bryant to keep the memory of Kobe at the forefront, Nike will release his Nike Kobe 8 silhouette […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a lot of noise when they selected Bronny James in the second round of the NBA Draft, but the team believes in what he can do to make an impact. Even though his father, LeBron James, is on the team, Bronny has a specific skill set that the Lakers have […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Christian Wood has been faced with adversity and doubt throughout his basketball career. The former UNLV star was visibly upset when he did not get selected in the 2015 NBA Draft, eliciting much sympathy from those watching at home. He toiled around for a couple years before honing his game […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are strategically positioning themselves for a future without LeBron James by setting their sights on Dallas Mavericks standout, Luka Doncic. According to NBA reporter Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Lakers are thinking ahead, considering the potential retirement of LeBron, who will be turning 40 this December. The pursuit of Doncic […]

When it comes to the GOAT NBA player conversation, there are the usual suspects mentioned. Debating the GOAT NBA player is one of NBA fans’ favorite pastimes and it seems like everyday there’s a new debate ongoing on social media. But what do the actual players think? Well if you ask former Lakers star Magic […]

Whenever there is a date synonymous with Kobe Bryant, almost the entire Los Angeles Lakers community pays their respect to the late, great guard. Fellow NBA icon LeBron James is taking time to remember the five-time champion on what would have been his 46th birthday. He posted a simple yet effective message on X, formerly […]

Former NBA player and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant passed away tragically alongside his daughter Gianna in January of 2020. But their legacy still lives on as proven Friday as his birthday is today where he would have been 46-years old. Such figures in the basketball world posted their messages on social media to […]

You might think it’s time to let the Brooklyn Nets off the hook for making the worst trade in NBA history back on Draft Night 2013, but think again — because this trade continues to cause fallout for all parties involved, and many even not directly involved, such as the Lakers’ somehow-still-not-really-aging superstar LeBron James. […]

Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss believes that her new head coach JJ Redick is ready to enter his first season as an NBA bench boss. As a sports executive and the Lakers’ controlling owner, Buss wanted to head into 2024-25 with a different approach and saw Redick, the former shooting guard, as an ideal […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a difficult spot. They’re coming off a disappointing 4-1 first round loss to the Denver Nuggets, where they led for most of the series but simply could not close the deal, despite the best efforts of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The same Nuggets team had swept the Lakers […]

Los Angeles is honoring the late great Kobe Bryant by posting pictures of him around the LA skyline. The Olympics announced that the games are headed to Los Angeles in 2028. With that said, the city couldn’t wait to advertise the big event, which takes place four years from now. The City of Angels advertised […]

In the perpetual debate over the greatest basketball player of all time, the names LeBron James and Michael Jordan often dominate the conversation. However, Magic Johnson, a former Los Angeles Lakers star, recently emphasized that Kobe Bryant deserves more recognition in this elite discussion. During an interview with Nick Hamilton of Nitecast Media, Johnson passionately […]

Championship or bust. This is always the expectation that the Los Angeles Lakers face, especially ever since LeBron James joined the team in 2018. While the Lakers and James did win a championship in 2020, the last few seasons have been filled with disappointment. Even winning the very first NBA In-Season Tournament and hanging a […]

When people talk about the Golden State Warriors dynasty in the 2010s, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Bob Myers often dominate the conversation. However, a former Los Angeles Lakers legend was another man behind the scenes who made pivotal decisions that eventually shaped the team’s success for years. As an executive board member […]

LeBron James and Team USA may have won Olympic gold at the Paris games, but the French still gave the Los Angeles Lakers star a highlight to remember. In the second quarter of the gold medal game, French power forward Guerschon Yabusele dunked on known Madden fan James to bring his team to within five […]

Bronny James’ mother Savannah opened up about the emotional time she went through after her son’s health scare. In July 2023, Bronny suffered a cardiac arrest at the young age of 19. The incident took place during his practice with USC. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles where he received treatment […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season schedule released last week, many eyes will be on the Los Angeles Lakers as they begin their first season with JJ Redick at the helm. Ahead of the start of the season, we will be making our Lakers bold predictions. It was an offseason of change for the Lakers as […]

Once upon a time, Shaquille O’Neal and Dennis Rodman became teammates in the Los Angeles Lakers. On paper, this seems like a recipe for success. However, things turned out otherwise. During an episode of O’Neal’s podcast The Big Podcast with Shaq, he explained why he disliked being teammates with Rodman. O’Neal revealed that Rodman would […]

The 2024 Olympics were magical for several reasons, chief among them being LeBron James and Steph Curry teaming up in competitive games for the first time. Now, fans want to see the two join forces on either the Los Angeles Lakers or Golden State Warriors. Speculation of the two’s future collaborative plans intensified when they […]

A recently resurfaced video from a 2014 Lakers practice session has ignited a fresh wave of intrigue into Kobe Bryant’s unrelenting competitiveness and intense leadership style. Widely regarded as one of the NBA’s greatest players, Bryant’s legacy is also colored by his uncompromising standards and sharp tongue, as evidenced in the footage where he directed […]

LeBron James’ former Los Angeles Lakers teammates recently talked about his longevity in the NBA. James has been in the league for over two decades now and is about to enter his 22nd season this year. He is also now the oldest player in the league but isn’t acting like it. Despite James soon turning […]

There are only a few things that basketball fans can marvel at given the talent of the basketball world. One of it was when the Team USA Avengers were assembled at the Paris Olympics. No one expected Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant to all be playing seriously under one banner. It was not […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently proved to any potential doubters that he still has a lot left in the tank at the age of 39. On a Team USA squad filled with Future Hall of Famers, it was James who won the MVP of the Olympics tournament, which perhaps made things even more […]

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas was on his self-titled show where he spoke about the media attention and the difference in reactions between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Using an example to differentiate the two and how the media perceived them, Arenas used long-time show co-host Skip Bayless […]