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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 […]

It was an eventful Wednesday night for the Los Angeles Lakers. Apart from seeing the return of Brandon Ingram from a lengthy absence because of a groin injury, the Lakers also defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks, 103-93. The team ran through a bit of a misfortune in the third quarter of that game with Lonzo […]

Despite the overwhelming amount of criticism hurled his way and inconsistency with his shot, Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball continues to have a very solid rookie season in 2017-18. Lakers head coach simply cannot wait to see what is next in store for Ball, according to a tweet from Lakers sideline reporter […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have confirmed that Lonzo Ball has sustained a knee contusion during Wednesday night’s 103-93 win over the Dallas Mavericks at home, per Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints. While the injury is not a serious one, Ward also noted that the rookie point guard is questionable for Friday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball has received much criticism mostly for his awkward jump shot. However, critics have failed to see that Ball’s defensive game is quickly turning into elite-level defense. As posted by Laker Film Room, Ball currently ranks first among point guards who play 25+ minutes per game, by defensive RPM: Of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got back in the win column Wednesday night, as they handed Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks a 103-93 loss at Staples Center. The win improved the Lakers’ record to 33-41, though they are not going to fulfill LaVar Ball’s promise prior to the season that his son, Lonzo Ball, will […]

In the 103-93 win over the Dallas Mavericks, Lonzo Ball suffered a left knee contusion in the third quarter and did not return for the remainder of the game. As there are only eight games remaining in the 2017-18 NBA season, he will undergo an MRI according to head coach Luke Walton. Following the win, […]

In Lonzo Ball’s first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, he has dealt with two major injuries that have resulted in 22 missed games. As Brandon Ingram returned from a 12-game absence against the Dallas Mavericks, Ball unfortunately suffered another injury in the third quarter. According to Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, the 20-year-old was ruled […]

It’s not a secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to sign LeBron James this summer to bring the franchise back to respectability and compete for a championship once again. It’s been eight years since the Lakers won a championship, much less play in the Finals. Recruiting James to play for them is not […]

On Tuesday night in the NBA TV studio, Hall of Fame point guard Gary Payton gave his opinion on who the top five defensive guards in the league are today. Payton, nicknamed “The Glove” and a nine-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection during his career, gave a very solid list of guards: Chris Paul of […]