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On a day when couples celebrate their love for each other, while hopeless romantics daydream about the potential of being with a special someone, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne dropped a bombshell report on the morning of Valentine’s Day. The Golden State Warriors did exactly the latter when they reportedly made their feeble attempt […]

There reportedly were rumors of the Golden State Warriors trying to get LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers in a trade for him to team up with Stephen Curry, and Brian Windhorst had a bit of fun with those rumors, saying that the two have thought about teaming up for months, before making a […]

The NBA All-Star Game is just a few days away. Although the All-Star Game has no bearing on the NBA’s regular season, players display their skills under the bright lights for the fans. Before seeing a return to the East vs. West format, it’s worth looking into the best scoring performances in NBA All-Star Game […]

It was in 2016 when the legend of Draymond Green as the world’s best recruiter was born. The 2016 Golden State Warriors, a team that blew a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals despite winning 73 games in the regular season, needed reinforcements, and there Green was, setting in motion the plan that landed them […]

There was no way the Philadelphia 76ers were going to stand pat at the trade deadline. With reigning MVP Joel Embiid out for an indefinite period due to a knee injury, the 76ers needed to make some moves to remain afloat in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race. But president of basketball operations Daryl Morey […]

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers were both quiet at the trade deadline. Little did everyone know that the Warriors were already plotting the trade of a lifetime when they inquired about James’ availability in the hours leading up to 3 PM E.T. on February 8. Golden State apparently made an “unsuccessful bid” […]

The Los Angeles Lakers family has a new member and he was well-received. Spencer Dinwiddie absolutely thrived under the limelight. LeBron James and Anthony Davis took center stage against the Detroit Pistons. But, the newcomer still had a fun first game at Crypto.com Arena, per Jovan Buha of The Athletic. “That was fire. That was […]

LeBron James used his final appearance in front of a microphone before the All-Star break — following a stress-free Los Angeles Lakers win over the lowly Detroit Pistons — to unofficially launch the Defensive Player of the Year campaign for Anthony Davis. With Davis holding down the fort, the Lakers (29-26) — winners of five […]

LeBron James will sit out the Los Angeles Lakers’ final game before the All-Star break — on Wednesday at the Utah Jazz. James revealed his status for the Utah trip minutes after the Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons, 125-111, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. Here was LeBron’s exchange with a reporter in the locker room: […]

The NBA All-Star Game has featured legends throughout the years. In fact, making the All-Star Game is a firm validation that a particular player has reached an elite level in the league. While most players in the league make the All-Star team in their primes, only a handful continue to be in the festivities in […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game is just right around the corner with Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo captaining the West and East, respectively. The NBA All-Star Game is just another event where bettors can earn money. And right now, Antetokounmpo emerged as the favorite to win the 2024 […]

As underwhelming as their 2023-24 campaign has been, even with their displeasure over their head coach Darvin Ham or some other players on their roster, or their front office’s decision to stand pat at the trade deadline, Los Angeles Lakers fans remain faithful that their beloved Purple and Gold squad can still win the NBA […]

The NBA All-Star Game is an annual tradition that features the best players in the league. Throughout the years, the All-Star Game surely doesn’t fall short when it comes to star power, with the biggest names coming together for the NBA All-Star teams for an exhibition that allows them to take time off during the […]

The annual NBA All-Star Game is a showcase of the cream of the crop in the league. Although the exhibition often involves certified superstars, there have been a handful of youngsters who have managed to crack a spot in the All-Star showcase, most of which would go on to become fixtures in the event and […]

Count Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James among the celebrities who have congratulated Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for winning another Super Bowl. 3 Super Bowls, 3 SB MVPs for Patrick Mahomes. Sure enough, LeBron James is impressed. pic.twitter.com/icWQyGCBpP — Kit Guinhawa (@BeatKit22) February 13, 2024 LeBron James recently shared an Instagram Story […]

For Spencer Dinwiddie, the presence of LeBron James is a more effective recruiting tool for the Los Angeles Lakers than Christian Wood’s well-intentioned recruiting pitches. Dinwiddie was bought out by the Toronto Raptors after the trade deadline, attended the Lakers’ win with Rob Pelinka on Friday, then signed after clearing waivers on Saturday. At practice […]

Billionaire athletes who happen to be among the biggest figures in sports history can afford to take a discount now and again, especially if it means fulfilling a personal dream. LeBron James could maybe be persuaded to walk away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and join a team that gives him an opportunity […]

Despite not having any bearing in the regular season, it’s safe to say that the All-Star Game is still one of the most anticipated events. The annual showcase still features the best basketball players in the planet, the only time when stars come to play together as a team. With the All-Star Game being an […]

LeBron James has cemented himself as arguably the best basketball player in the world. Aside from winning four NBA championships, four Finals MVPs, four NBA MVPs, one In-Season Tournament champion, and one In-Season Tournament MVP, James is also a 19-time All-Star, which is tied for the most appearances in NBA history. With the upcoming 2024 […]

For American sports fans, the Super Bowl will always be one of the most anticipated events annually. Year after year, whatever stadium the big dance is held in gets sold out immediately. Of course, a Super Bowl wouldn’t be complete without athletes, celebrities and other big names in attendance. It looks like this season would […]

There are things that the Los Angeles Lakers are going to have a hard time chasing. LeBron James will always be compared to Michael Jordan, and the only way to usurp the Chicago Bulls legend would be to notch more Larry O’Brien trophies. Spencer Dinwiddie also has to work hard for something after he joined […]

The NBA has always invested in the promotion and marketing of rivalries between teams and, most notably, players. Over the last decade-plus, one of the biggest rivalries has been between the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry. As the pair reaches the twilight of their careers, whispers are starting about […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2024 NBA In-Season Tournament, but haven’t quite lived up to their billing as Western Conference Championship contenders just yet. The Lakers’ recent signing of Spencer Dinwiddie has fans and new teammates alike excited, however. The ex-Net’s prospective debut date was revealed recently. The nuts and bolts of how the […]

Zion Williamson sank the second of two free throws with 8:17 remaining in the first half of what would end up being a 139-122 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The New Orleans Pelicans would not get another favorable whistle from the referees despite the two-time NBA All-Star taking all 19 shots on the night […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is honoring a throwback LeBron James look. Doncic is sporting a black face mask to protect a nose injury. The guard was seen wearing the mask on the court Saturday. Luka Doncic with the new mask pic.twitter.com/uPmZRKdjtp — Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) February 10, 2024 Doncic is listed as probable for […]

LeBron James has already insisted otherwise, but it’s safe to say the NBA trade deadline didn’t go the way he wanted. Any quiet frustration the four-time champion might be feeling in response to his team’s status quo, though didn’t keep James from acknowledging the historic achievement of Cleveland Browns superstar Myles Garrett. Garrett won NFL […]

Back in the day, the ABCD camp used to be one of the most prestigious camps for high school basketball players to attend. During one of the camp sessions was where current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James crossed paths with former Lakers star, the late Kobe Bryant. The Lakers recently unveiled their statue honoring […]

The NBA Trade Deadline passed with the Los Angeles Lakers deciding to stay the course. The Lakers had been linked to a few players on the trade market such as Dejounte Murray and Bruce Brown, but nothing materialized. There was one crazy rumor floating around that suggested the Lakers were looking into trading LeBron James. […]

LeBron James made a pass to Anthony Davis that went mega viral as it was just absolutely insane. The Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar wasn’t even looking at Davis when he made the play. Additionally, it happened so quickly that it looked like it was unintentional at first glance. Now, The King himself fired back at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are ready to put the 2024 NBA trade deadline in the rearview mirror and focus on the homestretch. The problem is, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis emphasized after an all-too-familiar loss to the Denver Nuggets, they still don’t have a grasp of their potential. “I don’t know,” LeBron replied when […]

Looking at the Los Angeles Lakers’ season so far, it’s been an up-and-down experience. There are moments when the Lakers manage to pile up the wins, going on small streaks of momentum from time to time. On the other hand, the losses also surface frequently, as if in reaction to the wins. The result? A […]

Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka explained the front office’s decision not to make a move before the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Pelinka said the Lakers fielded “hundreds” of calls and numerous offers, just not the “right” one. Pelinka noted the lack of “marquis names” that changed teams […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were scheduled to celebrate Mamba Night on Thursday with a Kobe Bryant statue unveiling and special jerseys during a home game against the Denver Nuggets in the City of Angels. Some fans already went on record as saying they were disappointed in the Bryant statue’s appearance. The Lakers’ trade deadline situation […]

The NBA world knows that LeBron James wanted to see the Los Angeles Lakers be active at the trade deadline. LeBron did it his way, but the message was unmistakable. He expected his team to make a move. Someone should go check in on LeBron, because the deadline has passed and Los Angeles stood pat. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers stood pat the 2024 NBA trade deadline, possibly to the chagrin of LeBron James. The Lakers hung onto D’Angelo Russell and opted to forego pursuing nominal upgrades to keep open the opportunity to chase a star this offseason. Despite LeBron’s subtweeting, the inaction from Rob Pelinka is understandable considering the options […]

The Charlotte Hornets haven’t lived up to their potential for most of this season as embattled Coach Steve Clifford has seemingly been sweating bullets. On Wednesday night, the Hornets got a play from promising young rookie Brandon Miller that made them forget about their troubles like nothing else. Miller seemingly channeled his inner LeBron James […]

There was a bit of a hullabaloo on social media when a source with an impressive track record floated out the possibility that the Los Angeles Lakers, instead of acquiring upgrades to bolster their current core, would instead trade LeBron James away to try and stock up on future assets. That, however, may be nothing […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans must be used to the annual NBA trade deadline drama at this point now that they’re six years deep into the LeBron James experience. Less than two days remain before the clock strikes 3 PM ET on February 8th, which will signal that teams are no longer able to do business […]

NBA powerhouse LeBron James has weighed in on Lionel Messi‘s impact in Major League Soccer (MLS), deeming the Argentine’s move a “game-changer” for the entire USA, reported by GOAL. James, a keen follower of Messi since his arrival at Inter Miami, labeled the soccer legend as the undisputed “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) in the […]