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The early reports coming out of Los Angeles Lakers training camp regarding Bronny James were very promising. The word was that James was turning heads in camp, especially when he drained a triple over his father, LeBron, during one of the scrimmages. Thus, hope began to spring that, maybe, Bronny might be more ready to […]

LeBron James and Bronny James made NBA history by playing together for the Los Angeles Lakers in a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. LeBron and Bronny became the first father-son duo to play together for the same NBA team. LeBron James and Bronny James […]

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-114 in the NBA preseason, as teams are currently preparing for the start of the regular season on October 22. While preseason games aren’t really demonstrations of basketball excellence, it doesn’t mean we can’t have any fun watching them. For instance, LeBron James and Kevin Durant joined […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are 0-2 in the preseason after a 118-114 loss to the Phoenix Suns, but fans are excited to see how new Lakers coach JJ Redick is working out the kinks with his team before the actual season begins on October 22. Redick has stated that he wants to start the lineup […]

It happened on Sunday, what Los Angeles Lakers fans had been anticipating since the NBA Draft, LeBron James and Bronny James shared the court together making history, sort of. During the second quarter of the Lakers preseason game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, Bronny James checked into the game with LeBron James already on […]

One of the biggest questions that Los Angeles Lakers fans have coming into the 2024-25 season is when will they see LeBron James and Bronny James on the court together. The prevailing thought is that it has to come naturally and not feel like it’s being forced at all. And Lakers head coach JJ Redick […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, son of superstar forward LeBron James, begins his NBA career in 2024. Ahead of his professional debut, Bronny celebrated his 20th birthday on Sunday. His mother, Savannah James, expressed her pride and support on Instagram, sending him heartfelt birthday wishes. Bronny James parents greeting him on his special day […]

A unique approach to accountability is taking shape with Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick. While many fans and media are used to non-answers and strategic subterfuge typically provided about coaching decisions, Redick spoke candidly to reporters about his frustrations in his team’s poor execution in the preseason opener, a 124-107 loss to the […]

Iman Shumpert is a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick as head coach. While the move was met with a lot of criticism due to Redick possessing zero coaching experience and because of his close friendship with LeBron James, Shumpert — who matched up against Redick multiple times during his playing career […]

LeBron James’ former teammate, Iman Shumpert, fully supports the Los Angeles Lakers selecting his son, Bronny James. The Lakers made Bronny the 55th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft leading to much criticism from the media. Many pointed towards nepotism as the reason why the Lakers drafted Bronny considering his […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be in the lineup Sunday evening when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Phoenix Suns Sunday evening. James’ son Bronny James had an up and down preseason debut during Friday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and is expected to get some more run during Sunday’s tilt with Phoenix. […]

LeBron James is the oldest player in the NBA, but there is little doubt that the league’s all-time leading scorer is still an impact player. He is one of the keys to the Lakers’ hopes for making the playoffs and potentially having a memorable postseason run. James is getting prepared for his 22nd  season and […]

With the NBA preseason now underway, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to play the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. Not only that, but they’ll be at full strength. The Lakers’ full starting five will play, via Spectrum SportsNet’s Mike Trudell. “LeBron said the plan for him is to play tomorrow against Phoenix in Palm […]

While there are plenty of intriguing storylines to track during the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming NBA campaign, the subject of LeBron James’ eventual retirement will continue to command national attention. The 39-year-old says he has a lot left in the tank.”  Such a claim should be considered bold given James’ age, but it is instead […]

LeBron James recently addressed rumors surrounding his decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers, directly dismissing speculation that his move was influenced by how the franchise handled the late Kobe Bryant during the final stages of his career. Reports had suggested that the Lakers’ treatment of Bryant in his later years factored into James’ decision […]

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook’s time together with the Los Angeles Lakers did not go as planned, but that does not mean that there is any animosity between the two stars. Despite media members claiming that Westbrook was used as the “scapegoat” of the failed Lakers teams, James fired back by calling out the shameless […]

As the NBA preseason begins, so does the pro career of Bronny James, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ eldest son. And after a so-so debut, Lakers head coach JJ Redick was pleased with the second-round pick’s performance. While his father and Lakers star Anthony Davis sat, Bronny and the Lakers began their preseason schedule […]

Bronny James and his father, LeBron James, will be the first father-son duo to play in the same NBA game, but they understand that there is still much work ahead. Iman Shumpert, a former teammate of LeBron, is fully behind the Los Angeles Lakers’ choice to draft LeBron’s son. In an exclusive interview with RG.org, […]

LeBron James is entering his twenty-second season in the NBA playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and will tie Vince Carter’s record for most NBA seasons in a career. A new season for “King” James also means a new signature sneaker as the lifetime Nike athlete will see his twenty-second signature Nike LeBron model come […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Lakers’ preseason opener, setting the stage for his son, Los Angeles’ second-round pick Bronny James’ potential preseason debut on Friday. The Lakers’ first-year head coach JJ Redick led the rookie’s first NBA training camp, where Bronny spoke to the immaculate […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers open their preseason schedule Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, their highest-profile player won’t be suiting up. LeBron James, who is entering his 22nd NBA season, will not take the court against the Timberwolves in the Lakers’ exhibition opener, according to a report on X via ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin. “LeBron […]

The 2024 NBA Draft was a defining moment for both the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James, marking a historic opportunity for the basketball icon and his son, Bronny James. Despite having the chance to select Bronny with the 52nd pick, the Golden State Warriors passed on him, opting instead to draft 7-foot center Quinten […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering an exciting 2023-24 season. Despite coming up short in its last few playoff runs, the Lakers are returning some stout contributors, led by none other than LeBron James. LA also brought in former NBA role player and commentator JJ Redick as their new head coach. Redick gave a notable […]

Rui Hachimura and the Los Angeles Lakers are focused on preparing for the 2024-25 NBA season. With the MLB postseason underway, though, Hachimura discussed some baseball topics as well during his media availability on Thursday. Hachimura is from Japan and knows both Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres stars Shohei Ohtani and Yu Darvish. […]

Sorry ladies, Bronny James is officially off of the market. James’ rumored girlfriend, Parker Whitfield, confirmed that the pair are officially dating with a shoutout to the rising NBA player on Instagram. “bf day! i love you! @bronny,” Parker wrote on social media alongside a photo of Bronny with Mickey Mouse according to a screenshot […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent was limited to 11 games played during the 2023-24 NBA season. Vincent returned late in the season but recently made an admission about his injury status during that time, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “Probably like a month or so after the year ended,” Vincent said of when he […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ incoming rookie Bronny James has been the talk of the town since joining his father, LeBron James, in becoming the NBA’s first father-son duo to step foot on the court together. Naturally, the two teammates had to link up for a picture during their Lakers Media Day duties, to which was saw […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are enjoying the competition early in training camp, and they’re enjoying what Bronny James is doing on the floor as well. The second-round pick has been working hard, and head coach JJ Redick shared an amazing stat from the second day of camp. James ran the farthest of all the players […]

The basketball is round. That’s one of the few constants in the history of the NBA. There have been more than 12 million NBA games played, so there are plenty of unexpected things that have happened in so many opportunities. Some NBA teams have set records for the strangest reasons. Here’s a look at the […]

The locker-room dynamic between LeBron James and Bronny, the first father and son duo in NBA history, will be one of the major subplots of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season. It seems like Bronny’s presence on the team is already reinvigorating his father amid all the talk of vibes being immaculate at the start of […]

LOS ANGELES – With the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick as their head coach, there is at least one player on the roster who finds it a little weird and that’s Jaxson Hayes. Jaxson Hayes was a rookie with the New Orleans Pelicans while JJ Redick was still on the roster and playing. For […]

With the Lakers preparing for the start of the 2024-25 season, one player who is expected to play a bigger role on both offense and defense is Austin Reaves. The former undrafted Oklahoma product has developed into a steady starting guard in the NBA. This past season, Reaves was often tasked with guarding the opposing […]

LOS ANGELES – As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, one of the biggest headlines is the rookie season debut of Bronny James. The cameras will be out documenting his every move as they were during Lakers media day. But what is Bronny’s mindset coming into the season? […]

The difference between Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and his predecessor, Darvin Ham, is night and day by media, fans, and players. Even Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell took a subtle shot at Ham when comparing him and Redick. Following the first day of training camp, the team had ‘all-time high vibes’ surrounding Redick’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going in a new direction with JJ Redick as their new head coach, and players are already seeing a difference. Before Redick, Darvin Ham was the head coach for two years, and though he got them to the playoffs, there was still some criticism surrounding him. D’Angelo Russell is one […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis showed during their brief time representing Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics that they can still go out and compete with the best of the best and come out on top. However, the Los Angeles Lakers have found it difficult to reach title-contending heights ever since they won it […]

Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers are looking forward towards how new head coach JJ Redick can make the most out of the talent he has at his disposal. The Lakers are going to enter the 2024-25 season with nearly the same roster that they ended last postseason with, so it’s up to Redick now […]

LeBron James said in an interview that there isn’t anything else he feels like he needs to accomplish in the NBA. James has been playing in the league for over two decades. Given his longevity, he achieved many accolades in his career and is arguably the best basketball player anyone has ever seen. While many […]

The Los Angeles Lakers commenced their first official team practice of the year and Bronny James showed promise. It’s the first time James practiced with the entire Lakers roster since joining the team in the 2024 NBA Draft. During one of their drills, Bronny was spotted working on his outside shots. Based on the video […]