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LeBron James played some of his greatest hits for the fans in Crypto.com Arena during Tuesday’s showdown with the Orlando Magic. After breaking out his signature chase-down block in the first half, he linked up with Los Angeles Lakers teammate Austin Reaves for a crowd-igniting dunk in the third quarter. Working a two-on-one fast break, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had their fair share of struggles on the defensive end this season, but every now and then, they show flashes of greatness on that end of the floor. On Tuesday night, LeBron James showed once again that age is just a number, as he went up to the skies to […]

LOS ANGELES – Just when the Los Angeles Lakers were starting to get 100 percent healthy, they were hit another injury update, this time to backup center Jaxson Hayes. Hayes suffered an ankle injury in the first half of the Lakers’ loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday and did not return. Prior to the […]

With the basketball world wondering when the Los Angeles Lakers are going to peak, sports analyst Colin Cowherd would call out superstar Luka Doncic for the reason why. While Lakers head coach JJ Reddick has taken responsibility for some of the problems on the team, Cowherd would blame Doncic in a myriad of areas, including […]

Hall of Fame Los Angeles Lakers head coach Pat Riley had one request for NBA coaches at his statue ceremony: dress better, which is advice ESPN’s Stephen A Smith says LeBron James should listen to. Smith has advocated for NBA coaches and players to improve their outfits on game days. When people accuse Smith of […]

Bill Simmons made a bold take about Steve Kerr’s coaching career with the Golden State Warriors that involves a scenario with LeBron James. Kerr has been the Warriors’ head coach since 2014, leading the franchise to four championships and six NBA Finals appearances throughout his stint. However, times have been tough since the last title […]

Does anyone else still have Olympics fever? With the 2026 Winter Olympics coming to an end, meaning no more midday curling tournaments, all of our attention now turns to the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be held in Los Angeles, California. After watching Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry win the gold medal in […]

On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers fell back into the loss column with a tough home defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Luka Doncic put 25 points on the board in this one, but he wasn’t particularly efficient getting there, shooting 9-22 from the field and only mustering three assists. Throughout the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently absorbed a staggering 111-89 defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics, a loss that highlighted both emotional and tactical vulnerabilities. While the matchup remained competitive through three quarters, Boston took total control in the final frame, fueled by Jaylen Brown’s 32-point performance. The frustration in Los Angeles reached a […]

On the same night that the Los Angeles Lakers honored Pat Riley with a statue for his time with the franchise, he reflected on LeBron James’ days with the Miami Heat. Hall of Fame center Chris Bosh took offense when James left. Perhaps so did Riley, who still ponders what if? LeBron, Bosh, and Dwyane […]

The historic rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics took center stage at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, ending in a disappointing 111-89 blowout loss for the home team. While the game remained competitive through three quarters, Boston pulled away in the final frame, with Jaylen Brown delivering a 32-point masterclass. The Lakers’ […]

LeBron James voiced strong support for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown as an NBA MVP candidate after the Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-89 on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Brown led the way with 32 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in 36 minutes. He came close to a triple-double while guiding a Boston […]

The Boston Celtics recently took care of business against the Los Angeles Lakers on the road, defeating them 111-89. Jaylen Brown led the way with 32 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, and he continues to lead the Celtics in a season where many thought they wouldn’t be that good. For Brown, this shows all […]

On Sunday night in Los Angeles, the Boston Celtics silenced the home crowd with a convincing 111-89 win over the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. The victory improved Boston to 37-19, second in the East, and completed a 2-0 season sweep of Los Angeles. With 32 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and three steals, Jaylen Brown […]

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics, 111-89, on Sunday, it was a memorable evening for the fans, as the team honored one of its most iconic figures in former coach Pat Riley. The halftime ceremony was a special tribute to Riley to celebrate his statue, which was unveiled outside Crypto.com […]

Jaylen Brown put up another masterful performance on Sunday to lead the Boston Celtics past the Los Angeles Lakers, 111-89, at Crypto.com Arena. Brown finished with a game-high 32 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and four steals, as the Celtics improved to 37-19. The Lakers fell to 34-22. No less than LeBron James has lauded […]

J. Cole does not sprinkle NBA references into his music for decoration. He builds with them. Basketball has long shaped how he measures greatness, frames competition, and explains ambition. From legends like Michael Jordan to rising forces like Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards, Cole uses the league as a scoreboard for his own legacy. On […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the LA Clippers for the final time in the 2025-26 regular season, and like those matchups usually do, this one went down to the wire. And while LeBron James was out there to close the game out, Kawhi Leonard was forced to leave late with an ankle injury. James […]

Deandre Ayton may never take the next step in his career. He could just be an impressive center who falls short of true stardom. The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans understand the kind of player the 2018 No. 1 overall pick is, but they want him to play with palpable energy and joy. He […]

LeBron James may no longer be the star man on the Los Angeles Lakers with the advent of a certain Luka Doncic. However, at 41, James is still defying odds, and had plenty to work through in the win as he returned with 13 points and 11 assists. Head coach JJ Redick shared a tidbit […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will host the LA Clippers on Friday night, their first game back after the All-Star break, and LeBron James orignally appeared on the team’s injury report as questionable. James was listed as dealing with left knee soreness. However, he was upgraded to available an hour before the game. Here is everything […]

Speculation surrounding LeBron James and his future with the Los Angeles Lakers continues to intensify, with one league insider openly embracing the idea of a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the latest episode of Clutch Scoops, ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel said he believes momentum is building toward James leaving Southern California this summer […]

As Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s popularity even rivals the NBA to some degree, sports analyst Nick Wright would make an interesting comparison about her reach to the mainstream compared to some stars in the other basketball league. With the goal for Clark to come back from injury for the Fever and dominate this upcoming […]

Every basketball fan will wholeheartedly agree that the day the 40-year-old Lebron James retires will be the end of an era, and the clock is slowly but surely ticking down. And while James may be working consistently to extend his career, Caitlin Clark found humor in one of his recent confessions. The Los Angeles Lakers […]

There are just about eight weeks left in the 2025-26 NBA season, and coming out of the All-Star break, all 30 teams find themselves in a unique spot in the power rankings. While some are focused on maximizing their draft position for what is a highly anticipated 2026 NBA Draft, others are still fighting for […]

For almost the entirety of his career, it seems as though LeBron James has been chasing the ghost that has loomed large over his career in Michael Jordan. And perhaps the Los Angeles Lakers star is on his way to taking a page out of Jordan’s playbook by finishing out his career in the same […]

The Los Angeles Lakers certainly lucked into getting Luka Doncic in a bombshell trade that continues to reverberate around the association. However, the Lakers had already built their roster with Anthony Davis in mind that LA hasn’t been able to surround Doncic just yet with the pieces he needs to power a championship charge. At […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James owns the most illustrious signature sneaker line in NBA history outside only Michael Jordan himself. In celebrating his twenty-third season in the league, the lifetime Nike athlete released his signature Nike LeBron 23, the latest installment in the league’s longest-running signature line. Next up, we’ll see a new colorway inspired […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for the second half of the NBA season after All-Star weekend at the Intuit Dome. The Lakers are in playoff position currently, but will still need to turn up the heat down the stretch of the season in order to secure a top six seed in the […]

LeBron James’ future is currently up in the air, as there is speculation he could retire from the NBA, re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, or even sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers for next season. With rumors running rampant, franchise governor Jeanie Buss weighed in on James’ future. Buss, who is 64 years old, claimed […]

The future of LeBron James has been a topic that has loomed large over the NBA season. James is in his 23rd year with the NBA and is still performing at a pace that puts him among the best players in the league. So, what will the Lakers do in the offseason once his contract […]

Carmelo Anthony has never been one to bite his tongue, and his latest take on the state of the NBA is as spicy as a vintage “Hoodie Melo” midrange jumper. On a recent episode of the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, the former Los Angeles Lakers star didn’t just praise his long-time friend LeBron James; he […]

After Deni Avdija made history at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game as the first Israeli player to make the game, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James discussed him and his aspirations to visit Israel. Speaking to reporters, James praised Avdija. He stands by his opinion that Avdija is worthy of being named an NBA All-Star […]

Anthony Edwards’ career is on a rapid upward trajectory, and he’s establishing himself as a surefire Hall of Famer even though he’s only six seasons into his NBA career. The Minnesota Timberwolves star is achieving plenty of accomplishments this early on in his career, with the latest being him nabbing the All-Star Game MVP honors […]

Los Angeles Laker superstar forward LeBron James has nothing but respect for Minnesota Timberwolves star shooting guard Anthony Edwards. Following the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Los Angeles, James was asked for his thoughts on Edwards, whose Team Stars defeated James and Team Stripes in the championship round of the NBA […]

In 2026, LeBron James made the All-Star team for the 22nd time in his career, with coaches recognizing just how impactful of a star he is even though he hasn’t really been as prolific as he was in the past for the Los Angeles Lakers. James has the most All-Star nods in NBA history, with […]

They may be good friends now, but Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green surely had their heated battles in the past. In Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Green hit James in the groin area after getting tangled up. Later […]

On Sunday evening, the NBA All-Star game took place in the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. Participating in the festivities was Lakers star LeBron James, who has long been known as one of the game’s most entertaining players. While the festivities might be taking place in Southern California, James recently spoke on why he […]

The Chicago Bulls’ Josh Giddey may not be a part of the NBA’s All-Star weekend this time around. However, there is little doubt that he has been playing at an All-Star level in recent months, averaging 18.6 points, 8.8 assists and 8.6 rebounds per game in his second season in Chicago. And while he is […]