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LOS ANGELES – With the Los Angeles Lakers making the playoffs outright and clinching the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, talk has begun to sprout up about the Lakers’ possible championship chances. One reason why the Lakers are being mentioned such talks is because of their defense. And it’s been the oldest player […]

With the regular season nearly completed, it is almost time to turn the page to the 2025 edition of the NBA Playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers have high hopes after acquiring Luka Doncic via a blockbuster trade in February, but a warning has been given to him as well as LeBron James. An anonymous NBA […]

If LeBron James can win another championship with the Los Angeles Lakers this season, which would mark his fifth overall, his case to be considered the greatest of all-time would strengthen immensely. Though, for many, six-time champ Michael Jordan will remain the hoops standard. In fact, one nationally prominent sports talk host believes that even […]

As Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s first season on the bench comes to an end, Lakers All-Star LeBron James gave his rookie coach flowers for winning 50 games. As Redick shifts his attention to the postseason with championship aspirations, James congratulated JJ following a 140-109 blowout win against the Houston Rockets in Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing out the final few games of the regular season as they try to secure playoff seeding in the Western Conference playoffs. JJ Redick and company were blowing out the Houston Rockets on Friday night when their worst fear came to life. During the third quarter, with the Lakers leading […]

LeBron James and Luka Doncic are already showing their playoff connection as the regular season winds down for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers already locked up an automatic spot in the playoffs, their first year doing so since their title run in 2020. They have needed the Play-In Tournament to make it in three […]

LeBron James and the Lakers are gearing up for a crucial game against the Rockets, but NBA legend Isiah Thomas shifted the focus to a different topic during the NBA Gametime crew’s promotion of the matchup. In the video shown by NBA TV, LeBron James was warming up with his shirt off. Thomas, a former […]

LeBron James and the revamped Los Angeles Lakers are rolling into the NBA Playoffs looking to bring another championship to their historic franchise. James is seemingly making history and breaking records every few games, but he’s also catching up to G.O.A.T. status with his signature sneaker line as a Nike lifetime athlete. Next up, James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fresh off a 112-97 victory against the Dallas Mavericks. Heading into Friday night’s game, however, LeBron James is among the Lakers on the injury report, so is he playing tonight? James is dealing with a left groin strain. With the Lakers looking to hold onto the No. 3 seed in […]

The Miami Heat franchise hasn’t been around for a very long time. Miami’s first season as an organization was back in the 1988-89 campaign. Yet, in the short time that the Heat have existed, they have accomplished so much. The Heat have won three titles in franchise history — 2006, 2012, and 2013 — and […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry are two of the greatest anomalies in all of sports. The former is the most durable star player in basketball history, performing at an All-NBA level at 40 years old. The latter just rushed for 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns in what […]

Josh Giddey’s turnaround with the Chicago Bulls continued Wednesday with a monster game against the Miami Heat. Giddey recorded his career-high seventh triple-double of the season with 28 points, 16 rebounds, 11 assists, three blocks and two steals in a 119-111 victory, effectively clinching the No. 9 seed for the Bulls. In the process, Giddey […]

The Western Conference standings have been changing every night. While the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets have clinched their spots at the top of the conference, every other team is still jockeying for position. Even more drama was added to the West playoff picture on Wednesday night when the Golden State Warriors suffered arguably […]

In 2025, few voices in the Los Angeles Lakers’ sphere hold the same weight as Magic Johnson. A certified Hall of Famer with his jersey hanging in the rafters of Crypto.com Arena, Johnson has remained among the Lakers’ biggest supporters ever since his playing days came to an end, with even a failed tenure as […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers took the court against the Dallas Mavericks in Luka Doncic’s big return game at the American Airlines Arena, more was on the line than just bragging rights. While yes, Doncic wanted to show up and show out for the fans who gave him a home when he moved to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were locked in a tight battle with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night before putting their foot on the gas in a way that only they can. LeBron James and Luka Doncic took over in the fourth quarter, stopping a furious Mavericks rally in its tracks in a crucial 112-97 win. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, 112-97. It was a highly emotional night as Lakers superstar Luka Doncic made his long-awaited return to Dallas. It was the first time Doncic played in Dallas since the blockbuster trade that sent Doncic west in exchange for Anthony Davis. While Davis might not […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks are battling it out on Wednesday night in a very emotional American Airlines Center. In addition to all of the playoff ramifications that are on the line, the stakes feel even higher because of the reunion between Luka Doncic and the Mavericks and between Anthony Davis and […]

It is no secret that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sees Luka Doncic as an inspiration. That deep, abiding appreciation for what Doncic has brought to the Lakers was fully displayed during an emotional tribute from his former team.  The Lakers are in a tough battle with Doncic’s former team, the Dallas Mavericks. Before […]

The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday in what is being viewed as a highly anticipated matchup due to the midseason trade between the two franchises. Before tip-off, the Dallas organization shared a touching tribute video about Luka Doncic that brought him to tears. The tribute video started with the moment […]

Where will the Los Angeles Lakers end up in the Western Conference standings? While the Lakers could have inched closer to clinching a playoff spot on Tuesday night, they fell 136-120 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a game that never seemed to be on their side. After handing the Thunder their worst loss of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is arguably the most recognizable and well-known NBA player off the court, and his popularity is set to reach new heights. LeBron James is set to be come the first ever NBA player and male professional athlete to have a Barbie doll made in their likeness, as per David […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic picked up a second technical in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s 136-120 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After earning the ejection, Doncic was quick to point at a fan in the front row of the Paycom Center, but for NBA official J.T. Orr, it didn’t […]

When Luka Doncic was ejected from the Los Angeles Lakers game against the OKC Thunder with 7:40 left to play in the final frame, it got fans, experts, and even members of his own team talking. With one technical foul already on his stat sheet, the referee took a comment Doncic seemingly made to a […]

As he plays out his 22nd season in the NBA, LeBron James continues to make NBA history on a regular basis. The Los Angeles Lakers star is still one of the best players in the NBA and is rolling toward yet another All-NBA honor at the end of the season. On Tuesday night, he continued […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson gave his Western Conference Finals pick a few weeks before the playoffs. The postseason chase is coming to a close, and the Lakers are currently in a great spot. While the regular season is always a grind, LeBron James and Luka Doncic are gearing up for a deep run. […]

LeBron James is proving to everyone that Father Time can be delayed. James is playing at an All-Star level at the age of 40. He has been very durable, which has allowed him to play more minutes than anyone in NBA history, and he’s about to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the second-most games played in […]

With the playoffs right around the corner, the Denver Nuggets made the shocking decision to fire head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday afternoon. Malone was called the Los Angeles Lakers’ daddy when they won a title in 2023, and that’s stuck with Purple and Gold fans, who were absolutely roasting the Nuggets after Malone was […]

LeBron James made a subtle but symbolic change ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 134-127 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on March 29 — one inspired by teammate Austin Reaves. In an effort to shift momentum after a rough stretch and a shocking loss to the Chicago Bulls two days earlier, James turned to a […]

Although Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has shattered records and done so consistently, the NBA grind might be catching up to him. In his 21st season, he has played 67 games and will likely secure more awards. Not to mention, the Lakers are vying for the third seed in the Western Conference. Still, James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night at Paycom Center. LeBron James and Luka Doncic were initially questionable on the team’s injury report. James is dealing with a left groin strain, while Doncic has a right groin strain. But while some thought the Lakers might rest players in advance […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off arguably their best win of the 2024-25 season, 126-99, against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers have a rematch against the Thunder on Tuesday, but following such a dominant performance, it’s possible that the team decides to sit a few players. Sure enough the Lakers’ injury report seemed […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown surprised fans with his ideal starting lineup. Brown appeared as a special guest on an episode of the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast on Sunday. He wasn’t able to pick any of his Celtics teammates in the starting five, including himself. However, his selection left out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and […]

The final week of the 2024-25 NBA season is set to be a bloodbath in the Western Conference standings. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder are sitting pretty at the top, everyone else is still fighting to claim their actual playoff spot. The Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and many others find themselves in a […]

The NBA Rookie of the Year Award is given to the most outstanding rookie of the season. More often than not, the race for the award usually shows a clear winner, such as the 2023-23 season when the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama won unanimously. However, there have been times when it was competitive. There […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won their second straight game in their 126-99 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. However, LeBron James caught the attention of many after he was spotted berating one of his teammates despite messing up his own rebound attempt. Midway through the second quarter, the 40-year-old forward jumped for […]

NBA general managers often work behind the scenes. However, they certainly carry a huge responsibility in forming a championship-worthy team, from its roster formation to its coaches. Just recently at the trade deadline, we witnessed Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka pull off one of the biggest trades in league history with the Luka […]

The final week of the 2024-25 NBA regular season is upon us. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder have reigned supreme in the NBA power rankings all season, even they are facing some struggles before the playoffs. More specifically, the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets may have something going for them after recently facing the […]

After an impressive 126-99 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James reminded reporters his team is still a work in progress. Sunday’s victory had Lakers fans screaming title contenders after Los Angeles handed the Thunder a second consecutive loss, which has only happened twice this season. However, for James, it’s […]