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During the Houston Rockets’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers, all eyes were fixated on the fabricated rivalry between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James—a feud that has barely lasted a season. Frankly, the Lakers aren’t even close to securing a playoff spot this season. Their entire roster is in disarray, coach Darvin Ham is under […]

After yet another loss Tuesday night, it’s not hard to imagine how frustrated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are of their current state. Their 138-122 road defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks, who entered the game with only 19 wins, further fueled speculations about Los Angeles making a big move ahead […]

LeBron James issued a blunt State of the Los Angeles Lakers following his team’s 138-122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. It was the second blowout defeat for the Lakers in as many days, following their sluggish showing on Monday against the Houston Rockets. Playing without Anthony Davis (hip) for the third time […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the No. 9 team in the Western Conference standings, holding a 24-24 record on the season. L.A. has seen its fair share of struggles, despite having an advantage in the free throw category. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are two of the league’s biggest stars, and the Lakers seem to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without Anthony Davis for Tuesday night’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, the team announced. AD has aggravated the hip/groin issue he’s been managing since November in each of the last two games. He gingerly exited the Lakers’ win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday — following a hard […]

Just three days removed from a bonkers 73-point scoring outburst against the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic put together yet another brilliant performance in a 131-129 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Doncic, who finished the game with 45 points, 9 rebounds, and 15 assists, was the catalyst of a 16-point […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a loop of winning big in one matchup and then losing roughly in the next game. Anthony Davis and LeBron  James’ team just got off a massive double-overtime win over the Golden State Warriors. Fans might posit that they will have all the momentum against the Houston Rockets but […]

Anthony Davis did not hold back when expressing his displeasure with Dillon Brooks — who committed questionable fouls on LeBron James and Jarred Vanderbilt in the Houston Rockets’ lopsided win over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Toyota Center on Monday night. In the second quarter, Brooks placed his hand on Vanderbilt’s back as the […]

Dillon Brooks has made a living off constantly being a thorn in LeBron James’ side. On Monday night, with the Houston Rockets hosting a Los Angeles Lakers team coming off an emotional victory on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors, Brooks had yet another opportunity to annoy James and the Lakers into submission, which […]

Monday wasn’t the best of nights for the Los Angeles Lakers. The team fell to the Houston Rockets in a one-sided blowout on the road. And worse, a scary incident occurred late in the game involving LeBron James and Dillon Brooks. During a rebound battle, Brooks tried jumping behind James for an offensive board. As […]

The Detroit Lions may have lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship, but Dan Campbell and Co. have certainly earned the respect and admiration of the sports world. Just look at what Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA icon LeBron James had to say about the team following Sunday’s heartbreaker. On Instagram, […]

The Golden State Warriors lost another heartbreaker on Saturday night, falling 145-144 to the Los Angeles Lakers in an instant double-overtime classic. The defeat marked the second time in three nights Golden State went to overtime at Chase Center against a California rival, coming on the feels of Thursday’s 134-133 loss to the Sacramento Kings. […]

How is LeBron James still doing this? At 39 years old, the Los Angeles Lakers star has shown no sign of slowing down at all. He’s not as fast as he was in his prime. Still, he commands a presence on the court that makes him invaluable. Without him, LA would completely collapse on their […]

On Saturday night at the Chase Center, LeBron James — the oldest player in the NBA — set a career-high with 20 rebounds, became the first Los Angeles Lakers player to drop a 30-20-10 triple-double since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1976, and led his team to a 145-144 double-overtime win over Stephen Curry and the Golden […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers played an instant classic against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, with the game extending to double-overtime before the Purple and Gold escaped with the one-point win. It was a wild back-and-forth between the two teams, with Curry coming up clutch for the Dubs not just once […]

The Golden State Warriors are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, and forward Andrew Wiggins gave LeBron James a taste of his own medicine. Just after midway through the third quarter with the Warriors leading by six, James worked his way into the lane for a layup attempt. But Wiggins was trailing […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis were initially listed as questionable to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ primetime matchup with the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Saturday. Fortunately, they were soon upgraded to available for the contest. For what it’s worth, it’s not a big surprise since the Lakers have made their superstar […]

On Thursday evening, the starters for the upcoming 2023-24 NBA All-Star game were announced, with LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks being the leading vote-getters for each respective conference, meaning that those two will be team captains for the contest, which is switching back to its old […]

While LeBron James is devoted to lifting the Los Angeles Lakers (23-23) out of the NBA Play-In Tournament conversation, he is also keeping an eye on the major news that hit Liverpool F.C. on Friday. Beloved manager Jurgen Klopp announced he is leaving the iconic club at the end of the season, eliciting strong responses […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum formed a close bond with the late Kobe Bryant, but he still wishes he could’ve asked his legendary mentor more. Bryant tragically passed away four years ago, and Tatum shared how much the basketball great meant to him with Andscape writer Marc J. Spears. “I can’t believe that he’s not […]

There has been no shortage of great scorers in the NBA, making it almost impossible to pinpoint a top-four in any era. Kevin Durant was challenged to do so though and the Phoenix Suns superstar put together an intriguing Mount Rushmore of “bucket getters” since 2000. Durant, with the help of his interviewer Chris Henderson, […]

LeBron James, in his 21st season, was named to his 20th NBA All-Star Game on Thursday, surpassing the record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. After dropping 25 points and 12 assists in the Los Angeles Lakers’ blowout win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, LeBron expressed his gratitude for the record selection. “I’ve exceeded the expectations […]

In what should come as no surprise to anyone, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo highlight the list of starters for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. Both players led the way in the fan vote for their respective conferences. Your 2024 NBA All-Star East starters: ⭐️Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)⭐️Joel Embiid⭐️Jayson […]

Longtime NBA player Carmelo Anthony knows a lot about LeBron James. Anthony and James were both drafted into the league in 2003. The players competed against each other numerous times and became legends. Anthony commented on James’ NBA ‘GOAT’ status in the wake of Michael Jordan’s legacy. Carmelo Anthony details what he believes James’ mindset […]

On the verge of being named an All-Star for the 20th time in his career, LeBron James has faced a tough task with the Los Angeles Lakers this season. The Lakers are currently 22-23 on the year, with exactly two weeks until the NBA trade deadline. As speculation surrounding what this team will do continues, […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game starters will officially be revealed on Thursday night during TNT NBA Tip-Off. The five players from the Eastern Conference and five players from the Western Conference who will have the honor of starting in the All-Star Game may have already been hinted at in the final fan voting results from […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a shot to get over .500 on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, but they lost, 127-118 to slip one game under .500. The Lakers were short-handed as LeBron James was ruled out due to an ankle injury. The Lakers have another game against the Chicago Bulls at home on […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar and future Basketball Hall of Famer LeBron James recently shared a story about how he got starstruck the first time he met the one and only Michael Jordan. “When I met Michael Jordan for the first time, I literally couldn’t believe it was him, the Lakers forward recalled (via the Uninterrupted). […]

LeBron James has already guaranteed he’ll be in the GOAT conversation for the rest of his life thanks to his prolonged greatness in the NBA. While some argue that James in year 21 looks just as good compared to when he was in his prime, if only one version of him played for his entire […]

Tyronn Lue and the Los Angeles Clippers avoided a third consecutive loss against the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Fortunately for them, LeBron James was out for just the fifth time this season. The Lakers announced early that James would miss Tuesday’s contest against the Clippers due to left ankle peroneal tendinopathy. Lakers coach Darvin […]

The Los Angeles Lakers did not fare decently without LeBron James. Anthony Davis had to lead the squad against a blood-hungry Los Angeles Clippers team during NBA Rivals week. Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook all came together to notch an insane offensive outburst. James Worthy has not turned his back on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers struck a relatively positive tone minutes after their 127-116 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. Despite falling back under .500 (22-23), the Lakers, playing without LeBron James (day-to-day — ankle), were proud of their effort against the NBA’s hottest team. “I think the lesson tonight was […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Boston Celtics 119-110 on Monday night. Despite the loss, Luka Doncic recorded a triple-double with 33 points, 18 rebounds, and 13 assists. Doncic now has 38 career 30-point triple-doubles, ultimately surpassing LeBron James for third all-time in career 30-point triple-doubles. Doncic’s performance was impressive, at least by most […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said LeBron James is being considered “day to day” with his ankle injury. LeBron missed the Lakers’ bout with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday due to left ankle peroneal tendinopathy — which is essentially wear-and-tear soreness in the outer foot/ankle tendon, an ailment that typically impacts older […]

The 41-player pool of candidates for USA Basketball’s 2024 Paris Olympics roster has officially been unveiled, with many of basketball’s biggest, brightest, longest-shining stars set to compete for one of 12 final spots. It’s clear LeBron James wants play in France after Team USA’s dispiriting showing at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, even going so […]

Austin Reaves joined his Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis as a finalist for Team USA’s men’s basketball roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 41-player pool of finalists was unveiled on Tuesday afternoon. Reaves said he was “super excited” and “blessed” to be in the mix at Lakers shootaround. Reaves’ inclusion […]

USA Basketball is aiming to win its fifth consecutive gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this summer. As a result, the best of the best from the NBA are preparing to give it their all in their attempts to win a gold medal. LeBron James and Stephen Curry, two of the best […]

D’Angelo Russell has watched his name swirl in trade rumors for basically the entire 2023-24 season, and the Los Angeles Lakers will have a tough decision to make on the future of the 27-year-old ahead of the impending NBA Trade Deadline. The Louisville, Kentucky native has spent a lot of time on the bench during […]

At 39 years old, LeBron James is still performing at an All-Star level. But could James, who has a player option for the 2024-25 season, end up leaving the Los Angeles Lakers? The Lakers have reportedly not spoken to LeBron’s representatives about his plans moving forward, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. LeBron’s son Bronny James […]