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LeBron James is making the most out of the offseason after the Los Angeles Lakers’ exhausting two-year run. He hardly had time to fully recover after they won the NBA title last year and it surely showed this season. Perhaps for the first time in his durable career, LeBron showed signs of slowing down. But […]

Much has been made about the NBA’s compressed schedule this season and how it has been one of the primary reasons behind the multitude of injuries that has mired the playoffs. One of the biggest critics has been LeBron James, but apparently, Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul has a contradicting view to that of his […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns are heading to the 2021 NBA Finals, and they have LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to thank for that. According to Booker, playing and losing two games to the Lakers is a blessing in disguise for the Suns. After all, given the relative inexperience of the roster […]

On Monday, the social media pages for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, The Spring Hill Co., and Space Jam: A New Legacy posted its latest promotional teaser, in which LeBron, producer Ryan Coogler, director Malcolm D. Lee, and other crew members provide viewers with a behind-the-scenes look of Warner Bros.’ CGI-laden spectacle starring the […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers already out of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, dream Damian Lillard trade scenarios are already rushing through the minds of some fans. There is some speculation that the Trail Blazers could be trading Lillard after he posted a cryptic message on Instagram following the Game 6 loss […]

In the latest mental exercise on how to drag LeBron James into every bit of NBA controversy, the Los Angeles Lakers star’s name was mentioned in the recent bombshell report from The New York Times involving Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor. But it’s not for something the future Hall of Famer said or did himself. […]

OK, it’s not an actual club, but an elite one nevertheless. After his memorable run in his first NBA Playoffs, Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young joined Los Angeles Lakers main man LeBron James as the only players to achieve a very specific feat. Young averaged 28.8 points and 9.5 assists in 16 postseason games, […]

It has been just over a month since LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers bowed out of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, but players like Talen Horton-Tucker want to get the work started. Horton-Tucker is taking no days off and went back to the lab to work on his shooting with none other than NBA […]

LeBron James has been in full-on dad mode in support of Bronny James ever since he entered a rare early offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers star has been a regular fixture at Bronny’s high school basketball games, even bringing along some celebrity friends to watch the action. Bronny’s recent games have been played in St. […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons has been the subject of ridicule after his less than stellar showing in the playoffs. But once upon a time, the former number one pick was actually drawing comparisons to another pretty decent point forward – LeBron James. The two both had physically imposing frames while being able to move […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James know how to motivate his teammates, just ask his former teammate in the Cleveland Cavaliers Channing Frye. During an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show, Frye revealed how LeBron motivated him and his Cavs teammates in games during their run together. As the former NBA champion shared, LeBron often […]

The world is nearing the release of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” As such, promotions for the highly-anticipated film are in full gear. One of its latest efforts involves James’ co-star in Bugs Bunny appearing in UNINTERRUPTED‘s “The Shop” for some good old exchange of jabs with the Lakers’ […]

There’s no denying that the expectations are extremely high for Bronny James. After all, if you’re the oldest son of one of the greatest basketball players of all time then surely, you’re expected to fill some big shoes. Well, Bronny made quite a case for himself on Friday as he replicated an iconic dunk of […]

There’s been a ton of talk about the Los Angeles Lakers trying to trade for Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. It’s easy to understand why that idea has Purple & Gold fans drooling. Adding arguably the most clutch player in the league onto a championship team featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis that’s […]

Facing off against LeBron James on the basketball court is a daunting task on its own. But having LeBron James as a father is an entirely different level of pressure all together – just ask Bronny James. The young prospect was in action on Friday night at LeBron James’ old stomping grounds of St. Vincent-St. […]

When the Phoenix Suns secured their NBA Finals ticket on Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was across the street from Staples Center to watch a WNBA game. He didn’t even congratulate his good friend Chris Paul–at least not publicly on social media–despite it being CP3’s biggest career milestone. Such snub didn’t go unnoticed […]

O’Shea Jackson Jr., the oldest son of rapper Ice Cube, is one huge Los Angeles Lakers fan. So much so, that the 30-year-old is more than willing to go at it on Twitter with an avid supporter of the Purple & Gold’s most heated rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. This is exactly what went down […]

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t wasting any time restocking their coaching staff after the exit of now Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd. According to reports, Russell Westbrook’s former coach from the Washington Wizards and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Scott Brooks, is now on LA’s radar. Marc Stein of the New York Times reports that […]

LeBron James may be 36 years old, but the Los Angeles Lakers star remains one of the most dominant players in the NBA today. In fact, he continues to give rookies nightmares, just like what Memphis Grizzlies freshman Desmond Bane experienced. In an interview with Quenton Albertie of Slam Online, Bane shared how the Lakers […]

The biggest Lakers news in La La Land from this latest media cycle has far and away been LeBron James and Damian Lillard being spotted together in public. Amid all the internal drama the Portland Trail Blazers star has been going through with his own franchise, there was LeBron, knowingly sparking some Dame to the […]

Without a doubt, LeBron James is the top guy that comes to mind when talking about the NBA. With four championship rings to his name and countless records broken, The King is definitely the go-to guy for everything basketball. Apart from his performance on the court, James can also be counted on as one of […]

If there’s one guard who really needs a change of scenery, it’s Kemba Walker. His stint with the Boston Celtics didn’t pan out as it was envisioned, and now he’s found himself with the rebuilding Oklahoma City Thunder. But even before he could suit up for a second for the Thunder, Walker might already see […]

The gargantuan NCAA rule change that allows athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness has been the talk of the sports world. NBA analyst and former Arizona Wildcat Richard Jefferson had a strong message on the new rule change, one that got the attention of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. While a […]

Owning a NBA patch card of your favorite player is one of the absolute goals for any dedicated NBA card collector. Along with chasing numbered parallels and short-print bangers, these game-used patch cards represent a different kind of fulfillment for those in the hobby. We take a look at some of the most breathtaking patches […]

The NBA offseason is just around the corner, and the biggest spotlight will definitely be on Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. Amidst all the internal turmoil the Blazers have gone through ever since their playoff elimination, rumors have swirling about Dame’s future, and Los Angeles Lakers fans are salivating. The recent buzz won’t do […]

USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo said that fans will probably never see LeBron James don the Team USA jersey once again. This isn’t shocking news as the man is already 36-years-old — still in his prime but has gone through years of wear and tear. Only a fool would lash out at James for […]

After what felt like an endless stream of heartbreaks, Chris Paul finally punched a ticket to the NBA Finals. In a scene fit for a climactic montage of a syrupy sports movie, Paul exploded for a postseason career-high of 41 points. His buckets felt like they were destined to be there, premeditated by a basketball […]

Andre Drummond was a highly-touted midseason addition on the Los Angeles Lakers roster. The 2-time All-Star was expected to bring even more high-level talent on a roster already featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, Drummond’s stint on the Lakers didn’t exactly go according to plan. The big man’s on-court production was decent, but nothing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got bounced in the first round of the playoffs against the Phoenix Suns, who are right around the corner from an appearance in the NBA Finals. With the latest injury to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, players such as LeBron James have been vocal regarding the short turnaround, which could be […]

As Team USA makes its final preparations for the upcoming summer Olympics, one of the most glaring absences from the squad is none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Then again, no one really expected the four-time NBA champ to join the national squad, and at this point, it looks like this is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just lost their lead assistant coach Jason Kidd. But the team made quick work to find his replacement – LeBron James’ former assistant coach with the Miami Heat, David Fizdale. The news on the Lakers hire was reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Lakers are finalizing a deal to hire former […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis has a lofty goal for himself. This is exactly the reason why he won’t change his jersey number next season. Davis, who wears no. 3, was previously expected to switch back to his long-time no. 23 after LeBron James ditched it for his old no. 6. It’s hard […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is still in disbelief after seeing Giannis Antetokounmpo’s scary knee injury in Game 4 of the Milwaukee Bucks-Atlanta Hawks Eastern Conference Finals series. Midway through the third quarter of the contest, Antetokounmpo tried and failed to block a lob to Clint Capela from behind. As he went down, however, […]

In mid-June, LeBron James went on a lengthy rant about injuries, claiming the NBA should’ve listened to his message early on. It drew several responses around the league with Shaquille O’Neal being the latest to react to the Los Angeles Laker superstar’s statement. In an interview with CNBC’s Jessica Golden, O’Neal reminded that athletes are […]

The Los Angeles Clippers continued their historic postseason Monday night, winning Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns and forcing a Game 6 back in Los Angeles. Paul George put on a masterful performance to lead his team to the win, and even name-dropped LeBron James when discussing his recovery from injuries and changing his game. […]

The rumors of Damian Lillard possibly joining the Los Angeles Lakers are as loud as Kyle Kuzma’s outfits. Fans have been making crazy theories about Lillard teaming up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis after yet another failed stint with the Portland Trail Blazers. Now, an old tweet of Lillard has sent everyone into an […]

While LeBron James’ season with the Los Angeles Lakers ended earlier than expected, it will still be a summer filled with his presence as Space Jam: A New Legacy is set to come out on July 16. With the movie release and plenty of support and hype behind it, there will be apparel drops and […]

The Atlanta Hawks are arguably the biggest surprise of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. They have gone way further in the postseason than even what most of their fans projected the team to reach before the start of the 2020-21 NBA season. After upsetting the New York Knicks in the first round and making Ben Simmons’ […]

While it isn’t exactly the most ideal situation for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team is more than willing to let assistant coach Jason Kidd leave the squad to pursue a better position elsewhere. This comes in the form of the head coaching post with the Mavs, and as it turns out, Kidd will be […]