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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 […]

When the GOAT debate happens, there are usually a handful of players considered for the honor. Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are among the most popular answers. But as he continues to dominate and age gracefully within the NBA, does Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant have a case for that? NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off of a noteworthy NFL Draft that saw them select Tennessee basketball star Dalton Knecht in the first round and USC basketball role player Bronny James in the second round. Meanwhile, the Lakers have continued to bolster their franchise talent pool with players that include plenty of promise and […]

If you’re one of the few bright spots in a disastrous season for the Los Angeles Lakers, you might deserve to talk a little trash every now and then. That’s what Lakers guard Austin Reaves seems to do in his appearance on the new NBA2K25 video game, which sparked fan reactions online. In a snippet […]

In a recent revelation, former NBA guard Patrick Beverley described experiencing a level of fame overseas reminiscent of his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate, LeBron James. Beverley, who signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Israeli Basketball Premier League and EuroCup, shared his encounters with fans and opponents alike on his podcast, ‘Pat Bev Pod.’ […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is right around the corner. Before we know it, teams will be heading to training camp in order to prepare for what they hope to be a long journey en route to a potential championship. Although they recently missed the playoffs, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are still eyeing […]

There is no doubt that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had an incredible career thus far which has some people putting him as the greatest basketball player of all time. While James had his own Mt. Rushmore of quarterbacks in the NFL, he is 100 percent no doubt on the basketball one, but […]

In a recent episode of the “Big Shot Bob” podcast, former Los Angeles Lakers forward Robert Horry expressed skepticism about the team’s rumored interest in acquiring Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic. The discussion, prompted by one of the Shaqcast producers, Rob Jenners, addressed the financial and practical challenges of bringing Doncic to Los Angeles to […]

The newest Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Bronny James is putting in the work ahead of training camp in September. Moreover, he returned to familiar territory to put up some shots and iron out some kinks in his game before he meets the rest of the team. In a recent video, you can see Bronny […]

The 39-year-old Lakers star LeBron James is nearing the end of a legendary career, but he doesn’t look like he’s slowing down anytime soon. Last season alone, the LA star averaged 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds in 71 games. Still, ahead of Year 22, even LeBron James can get speechless when faced with […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has carved out an incredible NBA career for himself. The nine-time NBA All-Star, six-time All-NBA team member, and four-time All-Defensive team member bounced back from an incredible injury early in his professional career. He says he couldn’t have done it without a little-known phone call from one Kobe Bryant of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to start their team training camp as they approach the 2024-25 season. LA is returning some big names, but they are also acquiring support players who could gel and impact the team. The Lakers have added to their training camp roster with a decisive move on former Memphis Grizzlies […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has always been known to be an avid fan of football in addition to his obvious love of the game of basketball. Although James generally flips his fandom between the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns depending on who is better at the time, the Lakers star does have some […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going into the season with basically the same team after not making any moves in free agency. To sum it up, Taurean Prince left for the Milwaukee Bucks, and they drafted Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. The Lakers did attempt to trade for players and LeBron James apparently had a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for an exciting 2024 NBA season. Veteran superstar LeBron James will return as the team’s top contributor. Although, the upcoming campaign will be unlike anything James has ever experienced. His son, Bronny James, joined the Lakers as the team’s second-round pick in 2024. James spoke about the surrealness of […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is in the twilight of his NBA career. However, the 39-year-old still has plenty of work to do to add to his legacy. James explained how he hopes to be remembered, via The Shop. How does @KingJames want to be remembered? 💭👑 The Shop Live From Paris is out […]

While the Los Angeles Clippers were hopeful to retain Paul George in free agency, it quickly became clear that George would be on the move. Paul George’s father thought he actually could join LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Following months of failed negotiations between the Clippers and George, the nine-time NBA All-Star agreed […]

Who are the Los Angeles Lakers? We all know them to be the 17-time NBA champions and one of the most historic professional sports organizations in the United States due to their rich culture with legends such as Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, and others. But the question of “Who are the […]

Early on in LeBron James’ career, he was being labeled as a ‘choker’ who couldn’t get the job done for his teams late in close games. He was also being criticized for his tendency to make the right play in clutch situations, preferring to get the ball to the open man instead of taking the […]

LeBron James, fresh off his third gold medal with Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, recently made headlines with a bold claim on his show “The Shop.” The Los Angeles Lakers superstar expressed confidence that his athletic prowess could extend beyond the basketball court, suggesting he could win a high jump and long jump […]

Saturday’s robbery shooting incident involving San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall has drawn reactions from figures across the sports world, including basketball icon LeBron James. James expressed his concern on social media, underscoring the importance of safety for athletes even during routine activities. He tweeted, “Facts bro!! Home, work and back home! Prayers to Ricky […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ former center Dwight Howard had a solid career in Tinseltown before heading for the greener pastures of retirement. Howard is known for his outspoke opinions on the world of NBA basketball including one shared on a GOAT debate between Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan recently. Howard found himself in a firestorm […]

West Virginia football is focused on making some noise in the revamped Big 12 Conference this season, as they begin the 2024 campaign with a difficult matchup against the visiting Penn State Nittany lions on Saturday afternoon. But the program is still making sure to remember one of the university’s most famous alums, Jerry West. […]

Following their disappointing first-round defeat to the Denver Nuggets in the 2023-24 NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers are priming themselves for a rebound in the 2024-25 season. The team’s offseason has been marked by significant transformations, including the acquisitions of promising prospects Dalton Knect and Bronny James, as well as the strategic appointment of […]

LeBron James has been through the trenches with Alex Caruso, and the two have formed a friendship that will last a lifetime. This is certainly apparent in the way James celebrated his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate’s engagement with his longtime partner, Haleigh Broucher. Caruso and Broucher jointly posted pictures on Instagram of the former’s […]

As a tribute to the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant’s Pennsylvania upbringing, Penn State football announced they are traveling in their own colorway iteration of the Nike Kobe 8 Protro this year. Already one of the most popular shoes in Nike’s arsenal, it’s a nice touch for the program to honor Bryant during […]

As the NBA gears up for another thrilling season, all eyes are on newly minted Lakers player Bronny James. His recent courtside appearances in Paris, alongside Parker Whitfield, have sparked rumors about a possible romance. But who exactly is Parker Whitfield, and why has she caught the public’s eye? Bronny James seen at the Paris […]

The NBA is the most competitive basketball league in the world. As a result, it isn’t surprising that the best players in the world enjoy some healthy competition. However, while competition can be healthy, the league doesn’t forget to emphasize the importance of sportsmanship. But while altercations between rivals are quite common, scuffles between teammates […]

With the new NBA season approaching, Magic Johnson advised Los Angeles Lakers fans to exercise patience with the team’s new head coach, JJ Redick. In an interview with a local Los Angeles news station, Magic emphasized the importance of giving Redick time to adjust and implement his strategies. The former NBA sharpshooter, JJ Redick, took […]

Draymond Green has grown awfully close to LeBron James through the years, mostly due to the mutual respect they have fostered for each other through the years after multiple battles in the NBA Finals. But there was once a time when the Golden State Warriors forward would see red every time James was near — […]

Since the passing of former NBA star Kobe Bryant, fans across the world have taken to celebrating Aug. 24 as ‘Kobe Day’ due to 8/24, the jersey numbers Bryant wore during his career. But maybe there’s a little magic in the air that day, at least according to Bryant’s old Los Angeles Lakers teammate Metta […]

Former Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas has had an enviable career in the NBA. Besides All-Star selections, Thomas also became an MVP Finalist in 2016-2017 and scored a playoff career-high 53 points in a heroic performance against the Washington Wizards. However, a hip injury turned Isaiah Thomas into a journeyman, but through it all, the […]

After a decade or so of a strictly regimented life as a professional athlete, many of them find it difficult to navigate the freedom of retirement. Some may have spent all their money while others may not find another activity as fulfilling as their sport. For Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, fulfillment after basketball […]

There are a lot of player archetypes in the NBA. As the league grows older and continues to expand globally, there are also different styles of play being made. A constant in these types of conversations would always be the types of players that picked up their style from Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James […]

If there’s someone who knows how to appreciate different athletes in various disciplines, it has to be LeBron James. He keeps an eye on nearly every game and just loves seeing competition. With college football coming back to people’s screens, the Los Angeles Lakers immediately tuned in to the North Dakota State and Colorado football […]

Dwight Howard has had several stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his most memorable one was the first time when he was traded from the Orlando Magic. That Lakers team had a lot of expectations coming into the year with a team with Howard, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Metta World Peace, and Pau Gasol. […]

39-year-old LeBron James continues to battle with Father Time heading into his 22nd NBA season. However, that’s not the only battle the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is fighting. James’ friend and business partner Maverick Carter made fun of his receding hairline, via The Pat McAfee Show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]