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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 […]

LeBron James appeared in a sports betting commercial for Draft Kings with comedian legend Kevin Hart. Having Hart in the skit, something funny was bound to happen. True enough, the comedian roasted James’ age and made fun of him for being an old athlete wanting to play for the NFL. The skit started with James […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry have been linked to one another throughout their Hall-of-Fame careers. Once known to be a bitter rivalry when Curry’s Golden State Warriors faced off against James’ Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals for four straight seasons from 2015-18, these two superstars have formed a very strong friendship. Keep your friends […]

The memory of NBA legend Kobe Bryant consistently lives in the memories of all basketball fans and professional athletes alike. Countless people were touched and inspired by the Mamba, honoring him any way they can with statues, tattoos, and yes, basketball shoes. Dallas Mavericks’ star Kyrie Irving is next to pay homage to the Great, […]

Nike will be continuing their expansion of Kobe Bryant’s signature line over the next few years as we’ll be seeing a host of both new and previously released colorways of his iconic sneakers. Returning to a previous theme released in the past, the Nike Kobe line will continue to honor the memory of Gigi and […]

Many NBA fans would love to see LeBron James and Stephen Curry team up for their final seasons in the league. That doesn’t look to happen, according to a rumor. It appears James’ agent Rich Paul is squashing that possible scenario, per The Stein Line Substack. Paul pushed against the notion that James would go […]

The NBA unveiled the comprehensive 2024-25 season schedule for all thirty teams on Thursday, placing the Los Angeles Lakers at the forefront of national visibility. The Lakers will lead the league with 39 nationally televised games, overshadowing even the Golden State Warriors, who follow as a close second. This upcoming season promises to be particularly […]

The release of NBA 2K25’s player ratings has sparked lively debate among Los Angeles Lakers fans about rookie Bronny James’ initial rating of 68. This figure has ignited discussions on X, formerly Twitter, where fans expressed mixed feelings about the fairness and implications of his debut rating. In the buildup to the announcement, NBA 2K’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, fresh off winning his third Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and clinching a FIBA Summer Olympics MVP title, took a delightful detour to enjoy an Adele concert in Munich, Germany. Captured in a lively video by @janlucasander on X, James was seen fully immersed in the […]

Even as he closes in on his 40th birthday, LeBron James is still going strong in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers. While he is certainly going to be more focused on helping lead the Lakers back to the top of the mountain this upcoming campaign after a disappointing 2023-24 season, there’s no doubt […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a Basketball Hall of Famer who dominated the NBA during his playing days. His height combined with his signature skyhook paved the way for the 7 -foot-2 center to become an unstoppable force in the NBA. In his decorated NBA career, Abdul-Jabbar garnered six NBA MVPs, six NBA championships, two Finals MVPs, […]

The NBA recently unveiled the schedule for the 2024-25 season, featuring a packed lineup of exciting matchups. The Los Angeles Lakers, a perennial favorite, are set to appear in 39 nationally televised games, the most of any team this season. Among these high-profile games is a standout Christmas Day face-off against Stephen Curry and the […]

The Boston Celtics are the NBA’s top dog among franchises with 18 “world” titles to their name following this past season. The Los Angeles Lakers will do their best to catch up to Coach Joe Mazzulla’s team this season in the titles column, starting with “Rivalry Week” this coming January, as announced by the NBA […]

The NBA has officially revealed the full schedule for the 2024-25 season, which highlights every team’s games that will be on national television. Once again, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors have taken the prize as being the teams with the most games on national TV, which includes: ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA […]

WWE Superstar and future Hall of Famer Randy Orton made it clear this week that he isn’t a fan of Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA legend LeBron James. During an appearance on Cody Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About? on WWE’s YouTube channel, Orton was not receptive to James being considered one of […]

Patrick Beverley’s stint for the Los Angeles Lakers may have been short, but it gave fans plenty of memorable moments to remember. One of his most memorable moments as a member of the Purple and Gold was when he brought out a camera to mock the referees after they missed a foul call that could […]

Although he’s arguably the greatest player of all time, someone as old as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James might not be the most tech-savvy. After Team USA’s dominant run to a fifth-straight gold medal, King James celebrated the moment by changing his profile picture to one of him and his Olympics teammates on X, […]

Today’s conversation of the greatest NBA players of all time mainly revolves around three names: Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. Moreover, at times, the debate really centers on just Jordan and LeBron, with a side of Stephen Curry. But where does five-time NBA champion Magic Johnson belong in the GOAT conversation? Just ask […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have two new additions to the team. With a little over two months remaining until the beginning of the 2024-25 NBA season, the Lakers are looking to fill in their roster. Looking at their current lineup prior to the two new signings, the Purple and Gold had a fairly similar roster […]

If the term “hater” exists in the dictionary, it should also feature a photo of Skip Bayless trolling LeBron James. For at least a decade, Bayless has hated on LeBron, no matter what he does, even winning another Olympic gold medal for his country in the recent 2024 Paris games. The sports analyst has criticized […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics did not just mark the end of an era for Team USA men’s basketball. It also provided many fans with the opportunity to realize one of their hoops fantasies– seeing LeBron James and Stephen Curry play in a legitimate competition together as teammates. Some believe the dynamic duo’s triumphant display on […]

LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant just led Team USA to a gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But their partnership doesn’t seem to be over. An extremely rare card commemorating the trio’s time together in Paris and bearing the three future Basketball Hall of Famers’ signatures will be in the possession […]

Los Angeles Lakers star and Olympics MVP LeBron James took some time to celebrate Team USA’s gold-medal victory over France at the 2024 Paris games. James had won the honors after averaging 14.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists on 66% shooting throughout the games. Moreover, he almost posted a triple-double in the final rounds, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have some promising talent on their roster going into the 2024-25 season. One of their most productive offensive contributors is point guard D’Angelo Russell. Russell once played alongside Stephen Curry on the Golden State Warriors. Curry helped lead Team USA to a gold medal with a deep-range barrage late in the 2024 […]

When watching the 2024 Paris Olympics, it was hard not to notice that two of the top players on Team USA were members of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. While this shouldn’t be too surprising, as the duo were targeted by LA for being premier talents at their respective positions, the […]

Watching Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry play together during Team USA’s Olympics quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal was pure basketball bliss. But by the time Curry said goodnight to France, it left basketball fans wanting more. In the eyes of some, there’s potential for James […]

The Boston Celtics will host their NBA Finals championship celebration and ring ceremony at TD Garden to open the 2024-25 NBA season on October 22 against the New York Knicks, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. In addition to a classic battle between Boston and New York, the second game on opening night will be […]

The Paris Olympics men’s basketball tournament was the stuff of dreams. While LeBron James and Stephen Curry have teamed up during All-Star weekend, seeing the legends from the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers play serious ball was insane. There were some mishaps in some rotational calls but they eventually got the win against […]

Team USA and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is in the midst of celebrating after winning his third gold medal at the Olympics which the latest was achieved by beating France Saturday afternoon in Paris. Besides taking home the Olympics MVP, James spoke about which gold medal that he has won with Team USA […]

During Steve Kerr’s career as head coach of the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James’ career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the two were bitter rivals as the Warriors and Cavaliers met in the NBA Finals four straight seasons. But Steve Kerr is now LeBron James fan for life following Team USA’s gold medal win at […]

We’ve been seeing Nike dig deep into their vault of past releases, brining back new editions of popular sneakers throughout the years. They’ve been doing a ton of work with Kobe Bryant’s legendary signature line, bringing back previous releases and continuing to update classic models with updated colorways. Now returning what may have been Kobe’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was named the MVP of the 2024 men’s basketball Olympics amid his stellar play for Team USA. James was the oldest player for the United States and was playing in his fourth Olympics. That begs the question as to whether or not he will suit up in 2028. Following […]

Team USA added to its storied legacy by winning another gold medal in the 2024 Olympics. The USA beat France 98-87 on Saturday to accomplish the feat. Moreover, the victory captured the perfect tribute to former Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, which former teammate Pau Gasol fully supported. FIBA’s X (formerly Twitter) account posted […]

The rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics is not supposed to end when playing days are over. Sure, some chuckles and socializing are of course permitted, but rooting, or dare I say partnering with “the enemy” post-retirement is not something fans of these two iconic brands take lightly. LA might actually have […]

Christmas Day in the NBA is unlike anything else. For years, basketball has been the sport to dominate the holiday season, and the league always tends to display the biggest markets with the biggest names on one of the biggest days of the year. As if opening presents under the Christmas tree wasn’t fun enough, […]

LeBron James might be getting up there in age, but he sure isn’t making it obvious by how well he continues to perform on the hardwood. James, in a spirited 95-91 comeback win over Serbia in the 2024 Paris Olympics, dropped 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists — embracing his role as the maestro […]

Sources have reportedly revealed the NBA’s Christmas Day schedule for the 2024-25 season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. A rematch of the 2023-24 Western Conference Finals highlights the day as the Dallas Mavericks will host the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors is another game that will draw […]

While Team USA easily dispatched Serbia during the group stage of the Olympics, that was far from the case on Thursday. Team USA needed a desperate rally to squeak past Serbia during the Olympics knockout round with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James helping lead the way with a triple-double. Following the game, James took […]

Team USA men’s basketball trailed Serbia at halftime on Thursday. Yet, the USA was able to earn a narrow 95-91 victory. LeBron James replicated a historic feat that he had previously accomplished in 2012, via NBAStatGuy on X, formerly Twitter. “LeBron James just recorded the 2nd Triple Double in USA Men’s Basketball Olympic history. The […]