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Lonzo Ball just completed his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his father LaVar Ball is already talkinga bout signing an extension with the team. LaVar Ball reiterated that Lonzo Ball is willing to take less money on his next NBA contract so the Lakers can continue surrounding him with talent. He said […]

When LaVar Ball took his kids overseas to Lithuania to play basketball, it instantly became a media hotspot and according to LaVar, that made some of the players on the team jealous of LiAngelo and LaMelo. “In Lithuania, everybody was like, ‘Melo!’ The old dudes was like, ‘We ain’t getting no love,’” LaVar recounted to […]

According to Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, there isn’t a guy trotting about the world in the purple and gold with thicker skin than Lonzo Ball. Relax, friends. It is only a figure of speech. Randle doesn’t actually mean Ball has some superhero-like thick skin or is suffering from crazy disease in which he’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were hoping two rookies, Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma, would help the franchise return to former glory. It hasn’t gone exactly to plan yet, but the latter exceeded expectations, with the former doing far better than people will give him credit for given the hyperbolic goals attached to his aura. Nevertheless, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it very clear what they need from Lonzo Ball this summer, they need him to get stronger and improve his game. There have also been some rumors floating that this summer Ball could end up being traded for Kawhi Leonard, but LaVar Ball has made it clear that won’t […]

It’s been relatively quiet of late when it comes to Los Angeles Lakers news with the playoffs in full swing and offseason events like the draft, free agency and summer league still a ways away. But there was something this week with rookie point guard Lonzo Ball getting a new tattoo that read “Born 2 […]

In his rookie campaign, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball showed flashes of promise that he could develop into a special talent for the next decade. However, Ball also struggled with his health, as he missed a sizeable chunk of the season due to injuries. It is something that general manager Rob Pelinka wants […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2017-18 season ended earlier than what LaVar Ball expected, but it also means that the team and its players now have plenty of time to prepare and train for the next campaign. Enter Lakers Director of Strength and Endurance Training, Gunnar Peterson, who recently spoke with Lakers reporter Mike Trudell about […]

One of the bigger stories surrounding and leading up to the NBA Draft surrounds a guy that isn’t even on many big boards, LiAngelo Ball. The younger brother of Lonzo Ball has already said he would love to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Lakers even sent some scouts to go watch him. […]

LiAngelo Ball has entered this year’s NBA draft, and although most believe he won’t be drafted, that doesn’t mean he isn’t keeping his goals lofty. Neither Sports Illustrated’s Jeremy Woo or ESPN’s Jonathan Givony had Ball in their top 100 prospects, but that hasn’t stopped LiAngelo from calling his shot. In an interview with ESPN […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off of a 35-47 record in 2017-18, good for 10th place in the NBA and seven games in the standings behind their division and city rival LA Clippers. The future is bright for the Luke Walton-led team, however, who jumped significantly from their 26-56 record in 2016-17 thanks to […]

When the full list of participants was released for the NBA draft there was one popular name that was noticeably missing, LiAngelo Ball. The younger brother of Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, not many were expecting him to get the invite, but he is still in this years NFL draft. According to Lonzo Wire’s Josh […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in early vacation mode after failing to make it this year’s NBA playoffs, but the team and its players continue to make the headlines. Unfortunately for Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball, he’s back in the limelight for what seems to be a very unsavory reason. Very early Friday morning, Lonzo […]

Time is of the essence for Victor Oladipo. After the Indiana Pacers were knocked out by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs that went the distance, one of the first things Oladipo did was text his trainer and ask if they could start hitting the gym – ASAP. Oladipo knows hard […]

It appears that Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball got around to seeing the highly-anticipated “Avengers: Infinity War” superhero film from Marvel Studios, which was released worldwide over the past weekend. After Ball saw the film, he went on Twitter to say that he possibly had a change of heart over who was […]

It can’t be all just fun and games for the Purple and Gold. The Los Angeles Lakers’ rookie duo of Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma (along with Jason Hart) have been vocal and passionate with regards to their obsession of the open-world video game Fortnite that has caught the gaming world (and NBA) by storm. […]

Lonzo Ball’s tenure in college lasted only a single season and was put to an end by the Kentucky Wildcats in the Sweet Sixteen. During his time with the UCLA Bruins, his stats were enough to make him an All-American. Any way you look at it, the Los Angeles Lakers guard’s college stint worked out […]

NBA players take on hobbies outside of basketball when they aren’t traveling or putting in work on the court on any given night during the season. The long nights don’t end because many of them find other activities that keep them occupied throughout the night. For many of them, that comes in the form of […]

Kyle Kuzma is egging on teammate Lonzo Ball to release an album on the same day as hip-hop legend Nas. Kuzma actually flocked to Twitter to reveal the challenge, as well as asking his followers if they want Ball to do it. Below is Kuzma’s Twitter poll: Hey @ZO2_ Nas is dropping his album June […]

Lonzo Ball’s first year in the pros is now part of Los Angeles Lakers history. Finally, he got a taste of what it’s like to be a legitimate big-league baller. For a player burdened by expectations way before he even entered his name in the 2017 NBA Draft, Lonzo seemingly did not meet the excessive […]

After the NBA issued an official press release on Wednesday announcing finalists for six categories decided by fan voting, Los Angeles Lakers rising star rookie forward Kyle Kuzma found his name as one of the five finalists for the NBA’s #BestStyle award. He is going against NBA veterans in Houston Rockets guard James Harden, Cleveland […]

For the uninitiated, Fortnite, a Battle Royale-inspired sandbox game from Epic Games, is a huge deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Guard Josh Hart is the biggest fan, as he’s been known to have played it for 10 straight hours before a game against Cleveland. We’re talking about practice, right? Look, he even broke out […]

In their first offseason together, President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka struck gold in the 2017 NBA Draft by selecting Lonzo Ball (No. 2), Kyle Kuzma (No. 27), Josh Hart (No. 30), and Thomas Bryant (No. 42). With their first three draft picks being key contributors for head coach Luke […]

When it comes to the future of Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball, the 20-year-old put up some very solid numbers during his rookie season. He’s also fully aware that he has a lot of things to improve on for next season, citing that Lakers president Magic Johnson and others said that this would […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers season got under wraps, head coach Luke Walton commended rookie Lonzo Ball for his performance this season, aware of all the scrutiny he’s faced from the media, fans, and pundits for his ups and downs in 2017-18. “For a rookie, he did it all with a smile on his face,” […]

With the 2017-18 regular season in the books, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball is shifting his focus to another venture. On Friday, Ball released a video clip to announce a pair of the upcoming tryout dates for his family’s Junior Basketball Association program. https://twitter.com/ZO2_/status/984608005839712256 Via Josh Martin of LonzoWire: “The JBA will take […]

Lonzo Ball’s rookie season is now part of history. But before he plays his sophomore year, the talented point guard out of UCLA will play a significant role in the Los Angeles Lakers’ preparations for the future. It’s no secret that the Lakers are out to lure big-name free agents such as LeBron James and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are touted to be a playoff contender in the next two to three years. They are filled with young and upcoming superstars in Kyle Kuzma, Lonzo Ball, and Brandon Ingram. Yet among the three, Kuzma seems to have taken the lead. As reported by ClutchPoints’ Ryan Ward, Kuzma said he was […]

There is no doubt about the talent of Lonzo Ball. Once he stepped into the pros, the vision that he possessed in college was well intact. His jump shot, too, which many believe he should’ve fixed, remained there. Despite criticisms, Ball doesn’t plan to alter or modify his shot over the summer. As reported by […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers trying to finish the season strong they were dealt a bit of a blow with Luke Walton announcing that Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, and Brandon Ingram are out for tonight’s game against the Houston Rockets. Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma are officially out for tonight. Brandon Ingram is on the […]

He was supposed to be a Spur for life. After winning a championship and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award in 2014, and finishing in the top three in the regular season MVP race last season, Kawhi Leonard was destined for greatness in a San Antonio Spurs jersey. He was the successor to Tim […]

According to a tweet this afternoon from Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton said that rookie point guard Lonzo Ball and rising star forward Brandon Ingram will both likely be inactive for Friday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luke Walton said Ball and Ingram are likely out for tomorrow […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be shorthanded tonight when they take on the San Antonio Spurs at home on ESPN. The Lakers will be without both Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram for the big game. Lonzo Ball (knee) and Brandon Ingram (concussion) have both been ruled OUT of tonight’s game against the #Spurs at @STAPLESCenter […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play in Salt Lake City this Tuesday against the Utah Jazz, but they could likely roll with a roster that is missing their rookie point guard in Lonzo Ball. According to Lakers beat reporter Tania Ganguli, Ball is being deemed doubtful as of the moment for the date […]

NBA analyst Chris Broussard brought forward the comparison to one of the all-time great passers in the league, Magic Johnson, offering that the one player that sports any resemblance to the Los Angeles Lakers legend is rookie Ben Simmons. “Ben Simmons is the closest thing we’ve ever seen to Magic, more than Penny Hardaway, even,” […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been bitten by the injury bug this late in the season, and with plenty of bodies on the shelf, the team is finding it hard to have a strong finish to their 2017-18 campaign. For Lakers rookie forward Kyle Kuzma, the absences of Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram, in particular, […]

In 1995, Ed O’Bannon was on top of the world. He led UCLA to a championship while playing alongside fellow stars Toby Bailey, Tyus Edney, George Zidek, Cameron Dollar, and of course, his brother Charles. O’Bannon seemed destined for a long career in the NBA after making a name for himself as a Bruin. Unfortunately, much […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without their rookie point guard Lonzo Ball, who suffered a bruised left knee during Wednesday’s win against the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. The City of Angels will get another rookie back at the most opportune time, as Josh Hart will be available after initially being listed […]

There have been some grumblings around the league about how safe Luke Walton’s job actually was, but with today being his birthday Los Angeles Lakers GM Magic Johnson sent out a tweet not only wishing him a Happy Birthday but also giving him a vote of confidence in terms of his job security. Happy Birthday […]