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Things got off to a rather contentious start for Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their first-round matchup against the Phoenix Suns. AD kicked things off — literally — with a controversial hit on the nether regions of Suns forward Jae Crowder. Davis was whistled for a flagrant foul for […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker had quite a playoff debut on Sunday, as he led his team to a hard-fought Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champs had trouble preventing Booker from scoring at will, and unsurprisingly, the Lakers have dialed in on this aspect as they head into Game 2 […]

Marc Gasol has been a notable absence for the Los Angeles Lakers’ past two games — last week’s play-in game against the Golden State Warriors and Sunday’s Game 1 loss to the Phoenix Suns. There have been no reports of an injury for the 36-year-old big man, which begs the question: is he officially out […]

The Phoenix Suns will host the Los Angeles Lakers for Game 2 of this Western Conference playoff series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Suns prediction and pick. Phoenix took down the Lakers in Game 1 by a score of 99-90. The Suns comfortably covered the 2.5-point spread behind their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had far from their best stuff against the Phoenix Suns in Game 1. L.A. couldn’t hit a shot nor match the energy of their opponent, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis were outclassed by Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton. Despite Chris Paul’s injury and dangerous actions (everyone should be ready for […]

While the Phoenix Suns have yet to snag an NBA title in their history, they’ve still had a number of great moments. These are moments that die-hard Suns fans will remember for years to come, and they’re hoping the franchise will be able to provide more, perhaps as soon as this postseason. Let’s take a […]

Could it be true? That LeBron James is indeed—GASP!—human? Just minutes earlier, LeBron reposted on his Instagram Stories a quote on staying focused on the dream ahead. It talked about sacrificing personal life to achieve goals. It also mentioned that these days, challenges are a marathon and not a race. The King posted a 100 […]

It’s no secret that at this point, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not 100 percent healthy. He just recently returned from a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a high-ankle sprain, and he has since taken a few knocks over the past couple of games. Lakers coach Frank Vogel has provided a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has pretty much won it all throughout what has been an illustrious career. One award he has not bagged, however, is an Oscar. Well, leave it to the internet to change that. LeBron was accused of playacting after being poked in the eye by Draymond Green in the dying […]

LeBron James’ legacy has been highly disputed by fans across the world. Some recognize him as the greatest of all time while others try to squander all of his accomplishments. He has a chance to reshape his legacy with the Los Angeles Lakers in this coming fortnight against the Phoenix Suns, beginning with a crucial […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope offered a simple explanation for the Los Angeles Lakers’ uninspired 99-90 Game 1 loss to the Phoenix Suns, which tipped off at 12:30 p.m. PT on Sunday. “We’ve gotta come out with a sense of urgency,” the 3-and-D wing said following Lakers’ practice on Monday. “We knew they were gonna come out strong. […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton thinks he has the highest upside of any young big in the entire NBA. He’s ready to go out and prove his worth. Ayton discussed his upbringing and work ethic during a one-on-one with Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Suns star said he wants to eventually be regarded as […]

The Phoenix Suns escaped in a wild Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Arizona on Sunday. However, tempers flared, and Suns guard Cam Payne ended up being ejected after a scuffle between both teams. After the game, Payne gave his thoughts on the play that led to his ejection in the 4th […]

Everyone held their collective breath in Phoenix on Sunday afternoon as Suns point guard Chris Paul clutched his shoulder in clear pain during Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Aspirations and dreams of winning the NBA title were put on the back burner as Paul remained down for a couple of minutes before making […]

It looks like LeBron James is already over their loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Just a few hours after their tough defeat in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, LeBron took to Instagram to congratulate his good friend Drake for being named Artist of the Decade at the Billboard […]

Another playoff injury struck Phoenix Suns superstar Chris Paul on Sunday night and the entire NBA world is holding its breath. The good news is – Paul says he’ll be “absolutely ready” for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers (via ESPN). Paul went down in the second quarter of Game 1 against the Los […]

It’s no secret that Drake is a diehard NBA fan. No fake love in that. You’ve seen his viral reaction during the intense play-in tournament classic between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. Now, it’s his son Adonis, who’s a LeBron James fan, that has gone viral for his reaction. It had […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their first game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, 99-90. The Lakers, who came in Sunday’s game with a six-game winning streak, lost the game plan battle as well. LA couldn’t buy a basketball, and it didn’t help that their star player Anthony Davis was outplayed by Deandre Ayton. Are […]

Let’s do away with hyperboles: Devin Booker is good. But on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers, Booker was even better. In his very first game in the NBA Playoffs, Booker made sure to tow the Phoenix Suns to a resounding victory over LeBron James and the rest of the defending champions with a performance […]

The Phoenix Suns missed out on Luka Doncic in the 2018 draft, but it may have been the right choice. Instead of drafting Doncic, the Arizona team selected center Deandre Ayton. Ayton has been a good big man for the Suns, but he hasn’t lived up to his full potential yet. He averaged a double-double […]

Considering the stakes and the performance of his counterpart, Anthony Davis may have had his worst game as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in his team’s Game 1 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Instead of dominating a 22-year old DeAndre Ayton — as many (like me) expected after his electric two-way […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 1 to the Phoenix Suns, 99-90. Heading into the series, one of the main points of intrigue was the first career playoff meeting between LeBron James and Chris Paul — the longtime friends and respective orchestrators for each team. However, on Sunday, the anticipated chess match became less about […]

The Phoenix Suns outshined LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers in the opener of their Round 1 playoff series, thanks in large part to Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton. Booker and Ayton recorded a brilliant start to what should be many more playoff games, as even LeBron and Davis were unable to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers figured in a heated exchange that almost led to a brawl with the Phoenix Suns following a Chris Paul foul on LeBron James early in the fourth quarter. After a free-throw that bounced on the rim, James tried to recover the ball, only to be fouled by Paul, who wrapped his […]

Chris Paul is a winner, and while he may not have a title (yet?) to show for it, he has  proven his impact on the Phoenix Suns and his previous teams. During their Round 1 playoffs clash with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, an incredible stat was shown for viewers to ponder on. It […]

It’s nothing you haven’t heard before, but it’s something you might not have seen before, at least in terms of the precise numbers. Yes, you have seen the Los Angeles Lakers have a plus-17 advantage in free throw attempts in one half of an NBA playoff game. That’s nothing new… but a plus-17 advantage when […]

Chris Paul went down and was seen in a lot of pain after a collision in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Phoenix Suns point guard fell down in a heap and was grabbing his right shoulder. The contact looked to be between Paul and his Suns teammate Cam Johnson, who grazed the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers begin their campaign to repeat on Sunday afternoon against the Phoenix Suns. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Lakers-Suns prediction and pick for the first postseason game in the desert. The Lakers ended the regular season with a record of 42-20 overall and are 31-40-1 […]

Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns tip off one of the more unique No. 7 vs. No. 2 series in NBA history. Let’s set the stage for the first career postseason matchup between LeBron James and Chris Paul. Season Series Phoenix took two of three matchups, but that’s hardly indicative of, well, anything. […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schröder has not looked the same since returning from spending 10 days in the league’s health and safety protocols. Conversely, Alex Caruso has been superb, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope remains the most underrated player on the team. In Los Angeles’ first-round series against the Point God, Chris Paul, and the […]

After six long years, Devin Booker is finally headed to the playoffs. If you ask the Phoenix Suns superstar, however, a postseason berth is just the beginning. Heading into the Suns’ first-round matchup against the defending champions Los Angeles Lakers, Booker came out with a strong commitment for the fans in Phoenix about what the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James violated the NBA’s health and safety protocols by attending an event on Monday, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Per McMenamin, via a league spokesperson: James was one of several high-profile guests present at a promotional event for Lobos 1707, a tequila brand he backs, earlier this week before the […]

LeBron James is headed for an epic showdown with his long-time friend Chris Paul. The Los Angeles Lakers enter their matchup with the Phoenix Suns as the much lower seed, but nobody sees them as the actual underdog. The Lakers star was asked about Paul’s playoff success, or lack thereof, as reported by ESPN’s Dave […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns begin their first-round series on Sunday, it will mark the first postseason matchup between LeBron James and Chris Paul. However, James has competed against (and played with) two of the game’s great thinkers — Draymond Green and Rajon Rondo — numerous times in the postseason. During Friday’s […]

It looks like Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is missing Stephen Curry. Or at least, he has the Golden State Warriors star in his mind. On Friday during the Lakers’ press conference, Davis had a hilarious slip while talking about the Suns. Instead of saying Devin Booker and Chris Paul–the two leaders of Phoenix–AD […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James refused to confirm nor deny whether he has received the COVID-19 vaccine. James was asked about the vaccine during his post-practice media availability on Friday afternoon, two days before the Lakers’ Game 1 matchup with the Phoenix Suns. Here’s the full exchange between James and Kyle Goon of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are aiming to become the first team to win a championship from a bottom-two seed. Or, as Jared Dudley described their tall order: “The hardest challenge any team has ever had in NBA history.” Los Angeles, of course, is not your average 7-seed. The Lakers are coming off a title, and […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James is pretty banged up right now. However, if you ask the Los Angeles Lakers star himself, it looks like he’s ready to go for what should be a grueling playoff run ahead. LeBron’s health has been a cause for concern for the defending champs heading into the postseason. Some […]

The Phoenix Suns aren’t always good, but when they are, the Los Angeles Lakers are regularly in their NBA playoff path. Such is the case this year, as Chris Paul saddles up for one more ride in the attempt to reach his first NBA Finals. Standing in the way are LeBron James and the Lake […]