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With the Los Angeles Lakers 2023-24 campaign having come to an end after the team crashed out of the playoffs in the first round against the Denver Nuggets, all eyes are on LeBron James. James has a player option in his deal for the 2024-25 campaign, so he could conceivably opt out of his deal […]

With a stacked resume, it’s safe to say that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James belongs in the GOAT conversation. James is a four-time NBA champion, four-time Finals MVP, one-time NBA Cup Champion, one-time NBA Cup MVP, two-time NBA MVP, and a 20-time All-Star. Furthermore, he’s the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. But while James has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a big decision to make in regards to their next head coach this offseason. After firing Darvin Ham, JJ Redick is believed to be a frontrunner for the gig, due in large part to his relationship with LeBron James. And while Redick’s friendship with James has received a ton of […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2023-24 season came to a close, the writing was already on the wall: Darvin Ham wouldn’t be making it to the 2024-25 season. So when Ham was fired shortly after LA’s five-game Playoff exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, it came as a surprise to no one, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search has become a media circus with countless pundits weighing in on the situation including Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins lately. Smith said what the entire sports world has been thinking in a recent conversation on First Take, and said it with gusto. Smith’s comments came during a time […]

The Los Angeles Lakers coach search is underway as the team is finding a replacement for Darvin Ham, whom they fired after two seasons at the helm. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers move to fire J.B. Bickerstaff complicated matters in the search for the next Lakers coach, which already has JJ Redick as the frontrunner. The […]

The NBA Draft is just weeks away and fans everywhere are wondering what could happen with the Bronny James situation. James turned in an incredibly underwhelming performance last season with USC basketball, adding to confusion over his status as a potential draftee. Recently the man known as the ‘The Big Ticket,’ Kevin Garnett, came to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently fired Darvin Ham after an unsuccessful stint coaching the star-studded Lakers. Ham coached in Los Angeles for two seasons, and neither of them went very well. The Lakers made a solid run in the playoffs last year, but they ended up going down to the Denver Nuggets, the eventual NBA […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been out of the playoffs for nearly a month now. But James, due to his love for basketball, has kept close tabs on the postseason proceedings nonetheless. James was outspoken about what he would have done had he been in the Indiana Pacers’ position in Game 1 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff season didn’t quite go according to plan with the team losing to the Nuggets in five games, but LeBron James and company aren’t done soaking up the limelight just yet. The offseason is expected to bring new challenges and opportunities including the possible selection of LeBron’s son Bronny in the […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was on former Los Angeles Lakers player Shaquille O’Neal’s show called “The Big Podcast” where they talked about a bevy of topics related to the NBA and current events. However, O’Neal would talk about the conversation regarding who the greatest of all time is and how while it usually […]

The Denver Nuggets season is now over after they went down against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the playoffs. The Nuggets won it all last season, but they were unable to defend their crown this year. Now that the season is over, talks about players’ futures begin. Michael Porter Jr. signed a five-year contract extension with […]

Shaquille O’Neal is arguably the most dominant player in NBA history, but Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green thinks that he and his team could have stopped the Shaq-led Los Angeles Lakers had they met in an alternate universe. Green made a recent appearance on The Big Podcast with O’Neal, and when the subject of […]

Kobe Bryant is remembered as a Los Angeles Lakers legend. He was a terrific player who knew how to win championships. In fact, Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese immediately thought of Kobe and Shaquille O’Neal’s dynasty with the Lakers after receiving the opportunity to hold the Larry O’Brien Trophy. “What’s up Larry (Larry O’Brien Trophy), […]

Hubie Brown is 90 years old, and he is now a basketball commentator for ESPN. However, before his broadcasting days, Brown was a head coach in the NBA. His most recent job in the NBA was with the Memphis Grizzlies from 2002-2004. One player that was on the Grizzlies during that time is Shane Battier, […]

The 2024 NBA Draft class is not anywhere near as talented as last year’s group was. But, the big name that everybody is wondering about is Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Naturally, the question over the next few weeks will be where does Bronny go in the draft? Or […]

Another retro Kobe Bryant sneaker is on the way and Los Angeles Lakers fans will love this upcoming pair, a subtle nod to the Lakers’ long history of success and championship gold. Among other upcoming releases slated for his ever-popular Nike Kobe sneaker line, this pair returns an all-new colorway across a Nike Kobe 8 […]

LeBron James believes in Caitlin Clark’s ability. Clark has received some criticism since joining the WNBA, but LeBron issued eye-opening support for the Indiana Fever rookie during the latest episode of the Mind the Game Podcast. “The one thing that I love that she’s bringing to her sport, more people want to watch,” James said […]

It’s no secret Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James would prefer to play alongside his eldest son Bronny James in the NBA. But after Bronny suffered a cardiac arrest last summer and underperformed during his freshman season at USC, there were some doubts Bronny would be capable of making a jump to the league quick […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the midst of the league’s most high profile head coaching search after the team parted ways with not only coach Darvin Ham but also his entire staff earlier this offseason. While the Lakers probably didn’t have enough in their locker room to compete for a championship this year […]

Unlike at the end of the 2022-23 season, LeBron James appears to be at ease about playing another year after the Los Angeles Lakers exited the 2024 NBA playoffs at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. There was plenty of retirement talk last year, but this season, it appears to be a foregone conclusion that […]

It’s been years since the world lost Kobe Bryant (RIP), but the basketball community continues to ensure that the Mamba’s legacy never fades away. From stories by NBA players, to statues, murals and other works of art, the Los Angeles Lakers legend is still revered by those who follow the sport. Recently, the Nickerson Gardens […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are well underway in selecting the franchise’s next head coach, with the team reportedly forming a shortlist of candidates and consulting coaching great Mike Krzyzewski. One of the reported names in the shortlist is former NBA veteran turned broadcaster and host JJ Redick, a former player guided by Krzyzewski in college […]

A huge expectation entering the NBA Draft is that the Los Angeles Lakers are going to get a guard from USC. It’s not Isaiah Collier or Boogie Ellis but instead, it’s Bronny James. A lot of it has to do with LeBron James’ dream of getting to play with his sons in the league. But, […]

Austin Reaves might be the best golfer in the NBA, but he won’t be competing on the PGA Tour anytime soon. On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers guard shot a 6-over 76 in a Korn Ferry Tour qualifying attempt. Still, pretty good for a full-time hooper. Austin Reaves shot a 6-over 76 https://t.co/yWY9GiH0el https://t.co/ix468pxMEf — Michael […]

There is always pressure on players entering the NBA Draft. When you are the son of arguably the greatest NBA player of all-time, though, that pressure reaches an entirely new level. Bronny James happens to be in that exact position heading into the 2024 NBA Draft. Of course, Bronny is used to the pressure at […]

Who will the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers be? After the Lakers made their big decision to relieve Darvin Ham of his duties after just two seasons, rumors as to who will be the team’s next figurehead on the sidelines have been flying off the shelves. Former NBA sharpshooter and current ESPN […]

It has been a monumental year for Kobe Bryant’s legacy as we continue to celebrate his storied career and impact on basketball all throughout 2024, or “Mamba Year.” We’ve seen some of his most classic signature sneakers release over the last few months and with the summer right around the corner, the releases will begin […]

LeBron James has been everywhere since the Los Angeles Lakers got eliminated from the NBA Playoffs. He was out supporting his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. The King also continually still maintains his physique through exercise and a proper diet. However, there is one thing that he can get more involved in during the offseason, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are without a head coach or even a coaching staff after the team cleaned out house and fired Darvin Ham and his staff following a first-round loss to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs. While resentment had seemingly been growing in the Lakers locker room in regards to Ham, Anthony […]

It’s the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers and it’s not exactly clear what’s in store for their future. There’s a chance LeBron James returns for the franchise to continue building around him. However, one former Coach of the Year believes that James is no longer a superstar in the league. That coach happens to […]

Former Lakers star Pau Gasol has been involved with the WNBA lately, in particular a player he considers to be like his ‘sister’ on the New York Liberty: Sabrina Ionescu. The Liberty beat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever by a final score of 91-80 on Saturday. It was the Liberty’s second win of the […]

There’s no denying that Bronny James has benefited from being LeBron James’ son. Not only is the younger James blessed with a genetic makeup similar to the one that helped make his father arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, but Bronny has also developed his game for years under the tutelage of coaches, […]

Where is Patrick Beverley going to end up during this offseason and is it just a sure thing he ends up in Milwaukee? He has expressed a desire to stay in Milwaukee, but he also has said he wants a raise and the Bucks might not be able to offer him the amount he wants. On that end, it will be up […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James can opt out of his contract and become a free agent this offseason, and with his son, Bronny James, declaring for the NBA Draft, some teams may be willing to draft Bronny with the intent of luring LeBron. However, any teams with plans of achieving that goal may be […]

The Detroit Pistons finished with the worst record in the NBA but fell flat on their faces in the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery, ending up with the fifth overall pick. The streak of bad luck has Pistons fans, coaches and management alike contemplating their next move, which could include putting the pick up on the […]

NEW YORK – The Los Angeles Lakers are unfortunately watching the rest of the NBA Playoffs from home or wherever they may have traveled to already for vacation, but star point guard Austin Reaves will be spending a bulk of his summer months out on the links. Crowning himself, and not Stephen Curry, as the […]

The Donovan Mitchell trade sweepstakes began right after the Cleveland Cavaliers’ postseason exit at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Mitchell was sidelined for the last two games of the Cavs-Celtics series, but there have been percolating issues that were reported an hour after their loss to Boston. The future still seems uncertain for Mitchell, […]

All of the chatter coming out of the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois, this week is focused on Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron James. Less than one year ago, James went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout ahead of his freshman year at USC. As a result, he did not see […]