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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could possibly have his dream point guard in the upcoming offseason. Per Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus, some NBA executives believe LeBron’s influence will ultimately lead to the Lakers trading for Oklahoma City Thunder star Chris Paul. Here’s just a sampling of what these execs are thinking: “Chris Paul would love […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo wants to test free agency rather than pick up his option for next season. Rondo signed a two-year, $5.18 million contract with L.A. in the summer of 2019, which includes a player option for 2021 at about $2.7 million. Fresh off an outstanding playoff run in the bubble, […]

When LeBron James recently won his fourth NBA title, first with the Los Angeles Lakers, the argument of who the GOAT is between him or Michael Jordan was reignited. Sam Smith, a well-respected Chicago writer and long-time Bulls historian, explained why he’ll always have Jordan as his GOAT. “What separates Jordan and a few others […]

With LeBron James successfully capturing his fourth NBA title and Finals MVP, there is no question that The King has cemented his legacy in the NBA. In the Finals, James was a dominant force for the Lakers as he put up 29.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game while shooting an efficient 59.1% […]

Days after winning his fourth NBA ring, LeBron James had a simple message for his good friend and late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. On Wednesday, the newly crowned four-time Finals MVP posted a heartfelt tribute for the Lakers icon after the dust settled from the Purple and Gold winning their 17th NBA title. […]

LeBron James is still chasing Michael Jordan’s status as the greatest basketball player of all-time — and he’s still studying His Airness, too. James narrowed the G.O.A.T. argument on Sunday by leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the franchise’s 17th championship. The title marks LeBron’s fourth in 10 Finals appearances, compared to Jordan’s six rings […]

Los Angeles Lakers superfan O’Shea Jackson, Jr., son of famous rapper and activist Ice Cube, had a few choice words for ESPN analyst Jackie MacMullan over her assumptions about LA’s merchandise sales. MacMullan joined “The Jump” to discuss the Lakers breaking the NBA’s merchandise selling record after winning the 2020 NBA title. Jackson was clearly […]

LeBron James’ most recent triumph with the Los Angeles Lakers has reignited the debate about who is the greatest basketball player in NBA history. For years, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan has been heralded by many–including peers and commentators–as the “GOAT,” but LeBron certainly has an argument. James also hinted at the debate himself during […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shared an endearing moment with LeBron James during the awarding ceremony of the Lakers’ championship win on Sunday. The two were seen embracing tightly just moments before Buss made her acceptance speech, and the 59-year-old Lakers owner just revealed what LeBron told her in that instant. Buss admitted that […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James has been able to stay out of trouble and maintain a good public image all throughout his playing career. His eldest son in Bronny James also hopes to follow in his footsteps. But his name has recently trended on social media for the wrong reasons. The high school baller […]

Before the start of the NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said he’d let his game do more of the talking. It echoed what his mom gave him as advice: Don’t talk about it, be about it. But now, after winning his 4th crown, it seems like The King is subtly firing back […]

Former NBA big man Marreese Speights ripped Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on Twitter. Speights hasn’t played in the NBA since the 2017-18 season with the Orlando Magic, but he has been pretty vocal about the NBA and everything that is going on in the league. On Tuesday, Speights posted a picture that basically […]

ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson trolled Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo after LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 title over the Miami Heat at Walt Disney World. Jefferson, who was part of the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers team which won the championship with James leading the way, used the latest trend on […]

LeBron James just won his fourth NBA title — first with the Los Angeles Lakers — and Chris Bosh still wonders what could have been if he would have stayed with the Miami Heat. During an appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s show “Club Shay Shay”, Bosh revealed how he truly felt when LeBron left Miami in […]

The 2019-20 NBA season is officially in the books, with the Los Angeles Lakers winning the championship, marking the end of one of the longest and most challenging seasons in league history. Throughout the season, several individual players stood out, but in the end, it was Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo who took home his second straight […]

LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers are the 2020 NBA Champions, persevering through the NBA bubble while beating the Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, and Miami Heat. The title is the first since Kobe Bryant led LA to the 2010 NBA Championship. Lakers legend and 5-time NBA Champion Michael Cooper […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a guest on ESPN’s “First Take” on Tuesday and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer talked about LeBron James’ legacy after The King won his fourth title and fourth Finals MVP at Walt Disney World over the Miami Heat. Abdul-Jabbar, who is often slighted in the GOAT debate when […]

NBA guard Iman Shumpert won a championship with LeBron James in 2016 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. On Wednesday, the former Knicks and Cavs wing compared the 2015-16 Cavs to LeBron’s latest title-winning squad, the 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers. During an appearance on Complex’s “Load Management” show on Tuesday, Shumpert was asked who he would take […]

LeBron James is joining former First Lady Michelle Obama in a new voting initiative for the upcoming general election. James’ More Than A Vote group and Obama’s When We All Vote campaign are teaming up to hold sponsored events and encourage early voting. The groups will also provide amenities and transportation to early voting sites. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to social media to thank those who congratulated him after winning the 2020 NBA championship. Several notable names sent praises and commendations to the former No. 1 overall pick, including former U.S. President Barack Obama and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Brady, who joined the Buccaneers prior […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said at the conclusion of the NBA Finals he was excited to get back to his family after three months in the Orlando “bubble.” James returned home prior to his daughter, Zhuri, turning six years old later this month. But LBJ has begun celebrating Zhuri early, showing off what […]

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas showed love to LeBron James after LBJ and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat to win the NBA championship on Sunday. Arenas took to Instagram to tell the story of the first time he met LeBron, a moment that signaled Arenas to James’ future greatness. According to Arenas, […]

If there’s one thing that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James proved in his team’s run to the title, it’s that he still has plenty left in the tank. Despite being in his 17th year in the league, James showed that he was still at the peak of his powers, helping the Lakers win the […]

Former NBA veteran turned basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins pulled out a crystal ball and predicted the Los Angeles Lakers’ future as he recently spoke on the “Keyshawn, JWill & Zubin” podcast. As good as they are right now, Perkins claimed that the Purple and Gold can get even better next season and Lebron James will […]

Shannon Sharpe wants to end the whole G.O.A.T. debate and decided to go on quite the literal route on Monday night. In the first installment of their show after LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship, the Fox Sports anchor decided to surprise his co-host Skip Bayless by bringing an […]

It’s been just over 24 hours since the Los Angeles Lakers brought home the 2020 NBA crown – their 17th overall banner in franchise history. The Lakers capped off one of the most difficult seasons the league has seen and managed to jump over a ton of hurdles just to make sure the Larry O’Brien […]

The Los Angeles Lakers bagged the NBA title on Sunday following a tremendous Game 6 performance against the Miami Heat. For his part, it took LeBron James well over 24 hours before it finally sunk in. LeBron took to social media to send out an epic tweet about how he just fully realized their amazing […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis finally won his first-ever NBA title on Sunday. The Brow certainly savored the moment and couldn’t help but tear up upon receiving the Larry O’Brien trophy with the rest of his team. However, his fellow superstar LeBron James — who was already used to the moment after winning his fourth […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won their 17th NBA championship on Sunday night, tying the Boston Celtics for most all-time in NBA history. LeBron James won his fourth title and also nabbed his fourth Finals MVP trophy, putting him behind only Michael Jordan’s six for most Finals MVP in history. Earlier on Monday, the triumphant Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are officially the reigning champions of the NBA after navigating an unprecedented 2019-20 campaign en route to the team’s latest title. However, the city of Los Angeles will apparently have to wait to celebrate alongside the Lakers organization, as the heralded Western Conference franchise has formally announced that a championship parade […]

NBA title, Space Jam 2 — that’s not a normal progression for most people, but LeBron James isn’t most people. After winning his fourth championship at Walt Disney World over the Miami Heat, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar sat down with Steve Smith and Jared Greenberg of NBA TV to talk about a number of […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sent out his first tweet since winning the 2020 title over the Miami Heat, and it’s pretty epic. Take a look: 444 pic.twitter.com/KFOMfD2P7k — LeBron James (@KingJames) October 12, 2020 LeBron James is a four-time MVP, four-time champion and four-time Finals MVP. The Lakers defeated the Heat in six […]

Los Angeles Lakers star small forward LeBron James was “very close” to leaving the Walt Disney bubble after the Milwaukee Bucks staged an impromptu walkout of their playoff game against the Orlando Magic in the first round as their way of responding to the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin, per Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. While […]

The Los Angeles Lakers arrived in the Orlando bubble on July 10 with aspirations of capping off a season unlike any with a ring. Over 100 days, 29 games, zero positive COVID-19 tests, and one title later, the Purple and Gold have finally returned to L.A. On Monday afternoon — less than 24 hours after […]

During an interview with Rachel Nichols of ESPN after the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 championship over the Miami Heat, Anthony Davis was asked who the GOAT is between LeBron James and Michael Jordan. It was a tough question for Davis since he’s not only teammates with James, but he also grew up in […]

After Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James won his fourth title and fourth Finals MVP award, the GOAT discussion between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and The King will be an even hotter topic of debate than it already was. However, James said it’s not for him to decide who the GOAT is. The Lakers […]

Plenty of prominent figures and athletes have congratulated the Los Angeles Lakers on their NBA championship win on Sunday. Less than 24 hours after the final buzzer sounded, President Donald Trump reacted to LeBron James and the Lakers winning their 17th NBA title. Viewership for NBA Finals Finale Crash Nearly 70%, Beaten by Random Sunday […]

Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA Finals MVP LeBron James took to Instagram on Monday to give praise to his co-star, Anthony Davis. James also sent a warning to the rest of the NBA after LA captured the NBA title on Sunday. The 35-year-old called Davis an “ANIMAL,” adding that AD is only just “scratching […]

Shannon Sharpe savagely trolled Skip Bayless on Monday by bringing a real goat in a LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers jersey to Undisputed on Monday. James and the Lakers won the 2020 NBA Finals on Sunday over the Miami Heat in six games, giving James his fourth title and fourth Finals MVP award. Sharpe, a […]