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The NBA has long been a league of superstars. Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell helped bring the league front and center in the eyes of the American sporting public, and those two legends handed the ball to Magi Johnson, Larry Bird and Julius “Dr. J” Erving. From there, Michael Jordan took over before the ball […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis is revealing how much of an impact LeBron James has had on Davis’ career. Davis says James has been like a brother to him, per SiriusXM NBA Radio. “He took all the pressure away from me.”@Lakers superstar @AntDavis23 tells @TheFrankIsola @GregAnthony50 and Ryan McDonough LeBron has been like […]

LeBron James and the Lakers have picked up the pace a bit in recent weeks, cruising into the NBA trade deadline comfortably above the .500 mark as the season reaches its unofficial halfway point. James has continued playing at an All-Star level so far this year, but that hasn’t stopped other teams from checking in […]

It’s been a disastrous season for Klay Thompson. So much so, that rumors suggest the Golden State Warriors will let him enter free agency. If that’s the case, it sounds like numerous teams will be interested in signing the veteran guard. Including the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. The chances of Klay Thompson hitting […]

It’s been over four years since the basketball community lost the great Kobe Bryant, but until now, his legacy continues to live on. From young aspiring players to the professionals of today, the Mamba’s influence on the basketball community knows no bounds. And on Thursday, it seemed that Bryant may have played a part in […]

This has not been the kind of season that LeBron James anticipated for the Los Angeles Lakers, and he has clearly been unhappy with the team’s performance this year. As the Lakers hit the All-Star Break, they have a 30-26 record and are in 9th place in the Western Conference. “Staying in L.A. is [LeBron’s] […]

LeBron James joining forces with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors seems like one of those scenarios that only plays out on NBA 2K. There is no way that James, who has been the organization’s greatest rival for years, would ever join the Warriors, right? Well, perhaps this notion is not as crazy as […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers appear to have begun to turn things around heading into the All-Star break, there have been rumors swirling around LeBron James’ future with the team for the past few weeks. After the Golden State Warriors were revealed to have tried to make a trade for James ahead of the trade […]

At 39 years old, LeBron James is nearing the end of his illustrious NBA career. Regardless of whether wins another championship with the Los Angeles Lakers or receives any kind of honor, James will forever go down as one of the greatest players to have ever stepped foot in the league. However, the 20-time All-Star […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have noticeably played at a much better level upon Rui Hachimura’s re-insertion into the starting five. On Wednesday night, with the Lakers slated to face the Utah Jazz sans LeBron James, who is getting a headstart on his All-Star break, Hachimura had a golden opportunity to cement himself as an even […]

While LeBron James chilled, the Los Angeles Lakers enjoyed a reaffirming road win over the Utah Jazz, 138-122, to hit the All-Star break in high spirits. Led by Anthony Davis (37 points) and Rui Hachimura (career-high 33 points), the Lakers punctuated their eventful first chunk of the season on a high note, after all. The […]

On Wednesday night, LeBron James decided to sit out the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Utah Jazz. This game was the second of a back-to-back set, it was on Valentine’s Day, and it was the Lakers’ final game before the All-Star break, so James got a headstart on his mini-vacation. James’ absence opened up […]

In a Valentine’s Day bombshell dropped by Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, a couple of teams reportedly tried to make a run at Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James right before the 2024 NBA trade deadline, including the Philadelphia 76ers. The Golden State Warriors headlined the report as they made an “unsuccessful bid” […]

On a day when couples celebrate their love for each other, while hopeless romantics daydream about the potential of being with a special someone, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne dropped a bombshell report on the morning of Valentine’s Day. The Golden State Warriors did exactly the latter when they reportedly made their feeble attempt […]

During his playing days, Elgin Baylor played all of his years with the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. Taking them to several Finals appearances, unfortunately, he retired midseason before the Lakers won it all, but he still received a ring. He was also an 11-time All-Star. Given Baylor’s decorated basketball career, have you ever wondered how […]

There reportedly were rumors of the Golden State Warriors trying to get LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers in a trade for him to team up with Stephen Curry, and Brian Windhorst had a bit of fun with those rumors, saying that the two have thought about teaming up for months, before making a […]

It was in 2016 when the legend of Draymond Green as the world’s best recruiter was born. The 2016 Golden State Warriors, a team that blew a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals despite winning 73 games in the regular season, needed reinforcements, and there Green was, setting in motion the plan that landed them […]

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers were both quiet at the trade deadline. Little did everyone know that the Warriors were already plotting the trade of a lifetime when they inquired about James’ availability in the hours leading up to 3 PM E.T. on February 8. Golden State apparently made an “unsuccessful bid” […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing their part getting back into the thick of things in the Western Conference race and they will look to build on that momentum when they head out on the road to Utah to take on the Jazz in this Wednesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers family has a new member and he was well-received. Spencer Dinwiddie absolutely thrived under the limelight. LeBron James and Anthony Davis took center stage against the Detroit Pistons. But, the newcomer still had a fun first game at Crypto.com Arena, per Jovan Buha of The Athletic. “That was fire. That was […]

Following their 125-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers now hold a record of 29-26 and have won seven out of their last 10 games. For the first time in a while, the momentum is slowly building for the purple and gold, which is good news for LA fans. The […]

LeBron James used his final appearance in front of a microphone before the All-Star break — following a stress-free Los Angeles Lakers win over the lowly Detroit Pistons — to unofficially launch the Defensive Player of the Year campaign for Anthony Davis. With Davis holding down the fort, the Lakers (29-26) — winners of five […]

LeBron James will sit out the Los Angeles Lakers’ final game before the All-Star break — on Wednesday at the Utah Jazz. James revealed his status for the Utah trip minutes after the Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons, 125-111, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. Here was LeBron’s exchange with a reporter in the locker room: […]

Last week, shockwaves were sent throughout the NBA landscape when it was announced that free agent guard Spender Dinwiddie would be signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. Dinwiddie figures to provide a scoring presence and veteran leadership to a Lakers squad who had been hit with the injury bug in recent weeks, particularly as it […]

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers made a major addition to their guard depth when it was announced that they would be signing free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie, who most recently played for the Brooklyn Nets, for the remainder of the season. Dinwiddie figures to provide depth and additional scoring to a Lakers squad […]

As underwhelming as their 2023-24 campaign has been, even with their displeasure over their head coach Darvin Ham or some other players on their roster, or their front office’s decision to stand pat at the trade deadline, Los Angeles Lakers fans remain faithful that their beloved Purple and Gold squad can still win the NBA […]

What are the Atlanta Hawks going to do at the 2024 NBA trade deadline? This was one of the burning questions everyone was searching for an answer to, with key talents such as Dejounte Murray, De’Andre Hunter, and Clint Capela on the trade block. Ultimately, the Hawks didn’t make any big moves to cut costs. […]

Count Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James among the celebrities who have congratulated Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for winning another Super Bowl. 3 Super Bowls, 3 SB MVPs for Patrick Mahomes. Sure enough, LeBron James is impressed. pic.twitter.com/icWQyGCBpP — Kit Guinhawa (@BeatKit22) February 13, 2024 LeBron James recently shared an Instagram Story […]

The Detroit Pistons are the bottom feeders in the Eastern Conference and are coming off of a loss as they continue their road trip when they stay in Los Angeles to take on the Lakers in this Tuesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Pistons-Lakers prediction […]

For Spencer Dinwiddie, the presence of LeBron James is a more effective recruiting tool for the Los Angeles Lakers than Christian Wood’s well-intentioned recruiting pitches. Dinwiddie was bought out by the Toronto Raptors after the trade deadline, attended the Lakers’ win with Rob Pelinka on Friday, then signed after clearing waivers on Saturday. At practice […]

The Dallas Mavericks likely won’t be amused by the analogy Spencer Dinwiddie used to explain his decision to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers rather than return to the Mavs. “I’ll give y’all something funny that I told my people ’cause I’m fairly candid,” Dinwiddie teased when asked, at Lakers practice on Monday, how he […]

Billionaire athletes who happen to be among the biggest figures in sports history can afford to take a discount now and again, especially if it means fulfilling a personal dream. LeBron James could maybe be persuaded to walk away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and join a team that gives him an opportunity […]

There are things that the Los Angeles Lakers are going to have a hard time chasing. LeBron James will always be compared to Michael Jordan, and the only way to usurp the Chicago Bulls legend would be to notch more Larry O’Brien trophies. Spencer Dinwiddie also has to work hard for something after he joined […]

The NBA has always invested in the promotion and marketing of rivalries between teams and, most notably, players. Over the last decade-plus, one of the biggest rivalries has been between the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry. As the pair reaches the twilight of their careers, whispers are starting about […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2024 NBA In-Season Tournament, but haven’t quite lived up to their billing as Western Conference Championship contenders just yet. The Lakers’ recent signing of Spencer Dinwiddie has fans and new teammates alike excited, however. The ex-Net’s prospective debut date was revealed recently. The nuts and bolts of how the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Spencer Dinwiddie to a $1.5 million contract to help boost the roster. However, it’s not clear when the veteran guard will make his debut. From the sounds of it, we could see Dinwiddie sooner, rather than later. Reports suggest Dinwiddie will make his first practice appearance on Monday and then […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t make a move before the trade deadline. However, the front office did acquire Spencer Dinwiddie who was a cut victim by the Brooklyn Nets when they bought out his contract. LA doesn’t have much cap space but were able to sign Dinwiddie to more than the minimal deal. Here’s how […]

Spencer Dinwiddie is signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, per Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic. He will be earning $1.5 million for the rest of the season, which the team is paying out via the remainder of its mid-level exception. Dinwiddie joins a Lakers group that’s in the hunt for an NBA title […]

The New Orleans Pelicans bounced back from a three-game losing streak with four consecutive wins going into a road game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Willie Green’s strategy to shoot more three-pointers was working out beautifully, especially when Brandon Ingram was mindful of the directive. Ingram recently set franchise and NBA records […]