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With Kyrie Irving being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers for a potential reunion with former teammate LeBron James, the big question has been, what does LA need to give up in order to make this deal happen? The Lakers have few valuable assets in their possession right now. This begs the question, though, should […]

Los Angeles Lakers combo guard Kendrick Nunn has decided to pick up his $5.25 million player option for the 2022-23 NBA season. The Lakers used their taxpayer midlevel exception on the 26-year old last summer, signing Nunn to a two-year, $10.3 million contract (he reportedly turned down more money for a chance to compete in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has not only won an NBA Championship in Hollywood, but he has continued to make moves off the court as well. James’ SpringHill Company, which he owns alongside longtime friend and business partner Maverick Carter, has taken off, with The Shop one of its main entertainment attractions. Now, James is making […]

A 17-year-old boy named Ethan Liming was recently beaten to death near Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ I Promise school in Akron, Ohio. The teenager was involved in a fight with another group of boys and sadly, he sustained fatal injuries. The recording of the 911 call that was made during the incident has […]

After reports emerged that Kyrie Irving was at an impasse with the Brooklyn Nets in terms of negotiating a new deal, the Los Angeles Lakers immediately popped up as a potential suitor for the enigmatic point guard. As it turns out, however, the prospect of a reunion with LeBron James appears unlikely for Kyrie. According […]

The New York Knicks are one of the NBA’s most popular franchises. They also happen to be one of the least successful organizations over the past few years. New York’s inability to win on a consistent basis often has fans dreaming of unrealistic trade scenarios. Perhaps the Knicks could acquire Russell Westbrook this offseason! (It’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has nothing but respect and appreciation for baseball icon Jackie Robinson, who paved the way for African-American athletes to play in the major league. James was the executive producer of the documentary “After Jackie” that was released on Saturday, and with the show now available to watch via History […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are ramping up their hiring process to complete Darvin Ham’s coaching staff. After hiring LeBron James’ former coach in Chris Jent, they are now reportedly eyeing Jordan Ott for assistant coach. Ott is actually an assistant coach for the Kevin Durant-led Brooklyn Nets, so it will be interesting to see if […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to shake up their coaching staff under Darvin Ham. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the team has hired longtime NBA assistant Chris Jent to be Ham’s top aide. Jent overlapped with LeBron James for four years while on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ staff from 2006-11. Eventually, he became LeBron’s personal shooting […]

This is the story behind the high school player that was once ranked ahead of LeBron James. His name is Lenny Cooke. And yes, he was just that good. Back in the summer of 2001, we had a bubbling pool of future NBA talent all waiting for their chance of being drafted into the biggest […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to be entering the new season with a clean slate. The arrival of new head coach Darvin Ham spells a new era for LeBron James and Co., which also includes a bit of an overhaul with the coaching staff. According to Lakers team insider Brad Turner of the Los Angeles […]

The Golden State Warriors won their fourth NBA title in the last eight seasons, beating the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals Thursday night. While the Warriors are likely still celebrating that win, deservedly, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a very different place. Los Angeles did not even reach the […]

ESPN’s Stephen A Smith had to pat himself on the back after his early prediction about the Golden State Warriors winning the title came to fruition on Thursday night. It is clear, however, that Stephen A is riding his big win really hard — to the point that he’s now come out to say that […]

LeBron James was hyped for good friend Draymond Green after the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals. Green is an NBA champion once again, and he is bringing his own tequila to the champions-only party. He helped the Warriors take home their fourth Larry O’Brien Trophy […]

Former NBA player Grant Hill believes that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been criticized more than any player in NBA history, including former NBA player Michael Jordan. According to Hill, “no player has ever endured, in my opinion… as much vitriol, abuse and slander that LeBron James has endured.” Hill made this claim […]

LeBron James is no stranger to dealing with unruly fans. He’s the greatest NBA player of his generation and plays for the league’s most famous franchise, the Los Angeles Lakers. Excessive fanfare comes with the territory. That’s why the Lakers star could relate to the viral video he saw of Tom Hanks actually losing his […]

While Lance Stephenson has had a pretty decent NBA career, he is perhaps best remembered for blowing in LeBron James’ ears when the now-Los Angeles Lakers star was still with the Miami Heat. During Game 5 of the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and Indiana Pacers, broadcast cameras caught Stephenson trying to distract […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Facing second-stint LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers or facing the 2021-22 Boston Celtics? Well, that’s not exactly the question Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was asked, but he was asked to compare the mental challenge of facing the two teams. With the Warriors and Celtics preparing for what could be […]

Ever NBA fans knows the origin of Zero-Dark-23. Whenever he plays in the NBA postseason, LeBron James has made it a rule to take a hiatus from social media and any kind of distraction. Now, it looks like Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is doing the same. Ahead of the crucial NBA Finals Game 6 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off one of their worst seasons in years, finishing 16 games below .500 and missing out on the postseason and Play-In Tournament. While LeBron James showed out in a big way, his running mate, Anthony Davis, once again struggled to stay healthy. That has resulted in tons of criticism, […]

For the most part, Darvin Ham’s introduction was an encouraging day for the Los Angeles Lakers. Ham’s charismatic personality, natural gravitas, and basketball acumen were on full display. Lakers fans and, more importantly, players who tuned in surely came away excited about — in the coach’s own words — the “Darvin Ham Era.” Notably, Ham […]

The Stanley Cup trophy is considered one of the most beautiful trophies in the world, so much so that even Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is in awe of the massive prize. On Tuesday ahead of the Stanley Cup Finals, James went viral for his reaction upon seeing the top award from the NHL. […]

Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather Jr. has already taken the first steps to becoming an NBA team owner. In an interview with Sam Gordon of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Mayweather revealed that he has been in talks to become part of an ownership group for an NBA team. “I’ve been talking to certain individuals for the last […]

Is LeBron James coming back to the Cleveland Cavaliers after that messy 2021-22 season with the Los Angeles Lakers? Well, it looks like that plan is set in the newest animated series from ClutchPoints, “The Association.” In the first teaser, we saw how LeBron was unable to prevent the front office fire in the Lakers […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers failed to make the playoffs this season, it seems LeBron James still has his sights set on a championship trophy. James was seen having a gander at the Stanley Cup on Tuesday and was quite clearly in awe of its size. James’s reaction to seeing the Cup was hilarious, and […]

At the time of print, the Golden State Warriors hold a lead in the second quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. If that wasn’t enough to get Dubs fans excited, what sharpshooter Klay Thompson accomplished should do the trick. Thompson joined teammate Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Lakers star […]

LeBron James may have yet to commit to the Los Angeles Lakers beyond the 2022-23 season, but it is quite clear he is as motivated as ever. Amid reports that the Lakers are unlikely to get a commitment from him ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft and free agency, James took to his Instagram stories […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves in a peculiar situation in the NBA offseason. After struggling throughout the regular season, the organization is doing everything possible to get back into playoff contention. However, the franchise is essentially at a standstill with LeBron James, which impacts Russell Westbrook’s future with the club. According to Bleacher […]

Back in 2014, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Andrew Wiggins as the first overall pick in the draft. Wiggins, who now plies his trade with the Golden State Warriors, never got a chance to suit up for the Cavs, though. Not long after Cleveland picked a 19-year-old Wiggins in the 2014 NBA Draft, LeBron James decided […]

Stephen Curry is appreciative of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade after the two NBA legends heaped praise on the Golden State Warriors superstar and reminded the doubters how great he is. After Curry exploded for 43 points in Game 4 to help the Warriors tie the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics at 2-2, James […]

There’s still a ton of basketball left to be played in the 2022 NBA Finals. Neither team faces elimination just yet ahead of a pivotal Game 5. But if there’s one thing for certain in this still completely wide open series, it’s that Stephen Curry has been the best player by far. Could he be […]

In Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals, Stephen Curry was the human embodiment of this famous tagline: “If you don’t like that, you don’t like NBA basketball.” In leading the Golden State Warriors to a series tie against the Boston Celtics, the point guard once again reminded the basketball world of his greatness. The […]

Not many can argue against the notion that LeBron James’ Big 3 with the Miami Heat alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh has gone down as one of the most dominant trios in league history. The fact that they went to the NBA Finals for four straight years and won two championships during that span […]

During the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates, fans got to see a powdery mess in the dugout. After Ronald Acuna Jr slammed a home run, he, alongside Guillermo Heredia, did a little nod to LeBron James. The Braves star tossed a fistful of powder up in the air in a clear […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is about to surpass LeBron James for a playoff record, but an ugly one that is. In the 2022 postseason, Tatum has been turning the ball over at a historical rate (via Stat Muse). Through 22 playoff games so far, he has already committed 91 turnovers, just three behind James’ […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is one of the most polarizing superstars in the NBA. His brilliance was on full display during the NBA Playoffs, although the Mavs fell short of their aspirations after losing to the Warriors in the Conference Finals. Nevertheless, other stars in the league certainly appreciate what Luka is capable of […]

Everyone knows Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. But even as venerated as he is among NBA circles, the Golden State Warriors icon’s greatness is often still overlooked. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade certainly agree. Both all-timers were vocal on the Steph Curry and how he doesn’t get as much love as […]

LeBron James was tuned in throughout Game 4 of the Golden State Warriors-Boston Celtics NBA Finals series, and he shared his belief on what went wrong for the Beantown team. After Stephen Curry propelled the Warriors to the 107-97 win on Friday, James took to Twitter to highlight how “bad selection” doomed the Celtics. For […]

Stephen Curry did it all in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to keep the Golden State Warriors alive. Naturally, the whole basketball world is in awe, with the likes of LeBron James, Joel Embiid and more players heaping praise on the sharpshooter. Curry exploded for 43 points in the 107-97 win against the Boston […]