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LeBron James and Austin Reaves know very well what “killed” the Los Angeles Lakers in their embarrassing loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night: 3-point shooting. The Sixers blew out the Lakers 138-94 for the fourth-worst loss in franchise history. Joel Embiid led the way for the Sixers with an insane triple-double of 30 […]

There is no way to know for sure who the greatest basketball player of all-time is; it seems like the goalposts are always moving, making it difficult to come up with a concrete answer as to who the GOAT is. But this is exactly what makes these discussions so much fun, with Los Angeles Clippers […]

‘Tis officially Christmas season, and the Los Angeles Lakers (10-8) recognized the occasion by being utterly roasted like a chestnut on an open fire, 138-94, by the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday at the Wells Fargo Center. The 44-point margin of defeat is tied for the fourth largest in Lakers history and marks the largest of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently seventh in the NBA’s Western Conference standings, and LeBron James’ brilliant play is a big reason why. Recently James, the NBA’s stat king in terms of all-time points scored, recorded a stat that isn’t exactly king-like. A game against Joel Embiid and the Sixers showed just how far Darvin […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (12-5) took on the Los Angeles Lakers (10-8) to begin a week featuring three tough matchups. To start it, the Sixers got out to a huge lead early and never let it go, winning 138-94. Let’s break down the Sixers’ massive win over the Lakers. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 30 points, […]

Action is brewing in Philadelphia as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the 76ers. The Lakers came into the game hoping for a win, but one of their stars got something far more valuable. LeBron James further cemented his NBA legacy after breaking an all-time record that was previously held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. LeBron James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their four-game road trip in Philadelphia on Monday against the 76ers. They may be without their best player as LeBron James is listed as questionable for the high-profile matchup with a left calf contusion, according to the official NBA injury report. James played 36 minutes on Saturday but will he […]

It’s been a wild year in the NBA thus far and this past Thanksgiving holiday week was no different. Fans of the Association saw LeBron James surpass 39,000 points, an all-time clash between Chris Paul and Scott Foster, along with countless upsets and unlikely wins from underdogs each day. For sneaker fans, the holiday marked […]

NBA referees play a huge role in making sure that the games are being played according to the rules. They bear the responsibility of letting the games play or stopping the game in order to call fouls and penalties. Unfortunately, given that they’re also humans, referees also make mistakes. Although a referee has room for […]

Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers had Scotty Pippen Jr., the son of NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, on their roster. They had signed him to a two-way contract and he spent most of the season playing for their G League affiliate the South Bay Lakers. They didn’t re-sign him this offseason and no […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is calling on the NBA to address safety concerns regarding the court at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The call comes in the aftermath of Miami Heat guard Dru Smith’s season-ending injury, which occurred during a game against the Cavaliers. The concern revolves around the […]

Amid the most efficient shooting season of his 21-year career, LeBron James had a rare off night on Saturday in his return to Northeast Ohio. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar needed 23 shots to score 22 points against his former team, adding six rebounds and six assists. But a dominant second-half performance from Anthony Davis […]

Despite playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s clear that the Cleveland Cavaliers will always hold a special place in LeBron James’ heart. The team compiled a tribute video, which is captured by Hoop Central, filled with some of James’ most iconic moments during his two stints in Cleveland. The show of gratitude was not random, […]

A museum memorializing NBA legend and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James opened in his hometown of Akron, Ohio on Saturday. The white suit the Lakers forward wore to the 2003 NBA Draft is on display in the LeBron James Home Court Museum. Fans can also find plenty of memorabilia from his time in St. Vincent-St. Mary High […]

It goes without saying that the Cleveland Cavaliers hold a special place in their heart for LeBron James after all he has given to the franchise and city, but they decided to formally show their appreciation on Saturday before the Cavs took on the Akron, Ohio native and the Los Angeles Lakers. The team compiled […]

A museum memorializing NBA legend and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James opened in his hometown of Akron, Ohio Saturday, and naturally people are curious about what’s inside. Given its location, fans could expect to see a lot of keepsakes from his Cleveland Cavaliers days, including the very beginning. The white suit James wore […]

On Friday afternoon, 23rd-ranked USC basketball dropped to 4-2 on the young 2023-24 college basketball season with a narrow 72-70 loss against the Oklahoma Sooners. This game was tightly contested throughout, with USC taking a narrow 39-36 lead into halftime of the game, but ultimately, Oklahoma was able to do just enough down the stretch […]

On Wednesday evening, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers dropped to 9-7 on the young 2023-24 NBA season with a crushing 104-101 home loss to their Western Conference rivals, the Dallas Mavericks. Although the Lakers trailed most of the game by a relatively wide margin, James was able to help lead a furious comeback […]

Former player Kevin Garnett was on the Stephen A. Smith show where he dropped high-praise for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. When Smith was talking about the level of play James has been doing in his 21st season, Garnett responded that he’s his “GOAT,” which stands for “greatest of all time.” “He’s my GOAT […]

With greatness comes a lot of talk around you. LeBron James is used to all of the criticisms and chatter about him. He’s been in the league for twenty years (and counting!). He’s heard everything you could say about a player. So when Alan Hahn called the Los Angeles Lakers star an “old man”, no […]

There’s no doubt that the Dallas Cowboys are hot, and no player on the team is hotter than cornerback DaRon Bland. He earned a spot in the NFL record book when he returned a 4th quarter interception against the Washington Commanders for 63 yards and a touchdown to cap off a 45-10 Cowboys victory. 🫡 […]

NBA players are the best basketball players in the world, that’s no question. One of the most interesting things though is seeing how some of the top superstars view their peers. Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has consistently been one of the top players in the league the past few seasons. But who does he […]

The Dallas Mavericks held a convincing lead for most of Wednesday’s game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. LA battled back in the fourth quarter though, making it an extremely competitive affair. Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, and the Mavs were able to escape in the end with a 104-101 victory on the road. Irving and Doncic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers saw their three-game winning streak come to an end on Wednesday night, losing 104-101 despite coming back from a 20-point deficit to make things interesting. While LeBron James is undoubtedly the reason this team is 9-7 at the moment, he made a brutal mistake in the dying seconds of the fourth […]

Outside of his rookie season, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been an All-Star every year he has been in the NBA. As he continues to leave his mark on the league, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers believes Doncic is capable of reaching major heights. Dallas faced Los Angeles on Wednesday, with the […]

Coming back from a three-to-one deficit in the NBA Finals surely forms strong bonds between Cleveland Cavaliers teammates. The mental fortitude that a collective has will last for years and they will always cherish it regardless of how much movement happens within the league. This is exactly what LeBron James and Kyrie Irving still have. […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have closed out the Los Angeles Lakers in the clutch but Jason Kidd still has one chip on his shoulder. It is not even a concern about Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II, or any of the Mavs players. Rather, it involved LeBron James and his longevity. Kidd unveiled his feelings for […]

LeBron James was already doing so well in leading the Los Angeles Lakers all the way back from a 20-point deficit in their Wednesday night game against the Dallas Mavericks. James dropped 16 of his 26 points in the final frame, and in fact, it was him who gave the Lakers a two-point lead with […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks got the better of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday night. The Mavs prevented a total meltdown, with Kyrie Irving burying a dagger 3-pointer in the clutch and Dallas surviving a desperation shot from deep by James to come away with a 104-101 win in La La […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is always capable of feats of wizardry on the hardwood. And during the Mavs’ Wednesday night battle against the Los Angeles Lakers, Doncic was once again deep in his bag, pulling out a must be seen to be believed nutmeg pass through the legs of LeBron James. With the Lakers’ […]

Dillon Brooks claimed to be the Memphis Grizzlies’ pesky ex-girlfriend in his latest statement. The Houston Rockets player then drew a lot of raised eyebrows given his level of production and his playing time. All of these mixed with his antics involving Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James made him more questionable in the eyes […]

What LeBron James is doing at 38 years old is simply remarkable. The Los Angeles Lakers star leads the team in scoring at 25.7 points per game, he currently ranks 13th in the league in scoring, and LeBron has led the Lakers to a 9-6 record through their first 15 games. This is a major […]

LeBron James reached 39,000 points for his career on Tuesday in the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Utah Jazz. LeBron’s accomplishment has led to further discussion about who the greatest player ever is. LeBron believes the title should go to himself based on his latest Instagram post. “Top 2 and I’m not 2. 1 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recorded his 39,000th career point in the team’s 131-99 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. LeBron, who is of course arguably the greatest player ever, shared several reactions on his Instagram Story after reaching the impressive feat, via LeBron Nation. Just LeBron James cherishing the moment passing 39,000 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 131-99 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. LA has now won three games in a row. LeBron James believes the best is still ahead for the Lakers following their slow start to the 2023-24 NBA season. “We don’t know what we have just yet, we haven’t been […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James is getting up there in terms of age. In fact, the Los Angeles Lakers star was literally flabbergasted when he realized that he’s older than Will Hardy, the head coach of their opponents on Tuesday night, the Utah Jazz. But time after time, James comes up with feats of […]

Whether it’s happenstance, the benefits of an extra home game, or the simple allure of a bag, the NBA In-Season Tournament is bringing out the best in the Los Angeles Lakers. Darvin Ham pregame on the Lakers' approach to the In-Season Tournament: "It's not run-of-the-mill regular season games. They're well aware. That purse is pretty […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James just had a massive reality check this week. He recently discovered he’s actually older than Utah Jazz second-year head coach Will Hardy. James shared his thoughts on being older than Will Hardy on Tuesday, per Spectrum SportsNet’s Chris McGee (via NBA writer Mark Medina). “I’m older than who?” LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 39,000 points in a career on Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz. That, combined with a performance reminiscent of the ‘Showtime’-era Lakers in the blowout win, should be reason for James to celebrate. But James won’t be celebrating the milestone […]