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In the wake of the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly zoning into swingman JR Smith as a potential replacement for Avery Bradley, the former received a snarky response from business reporter John Burnett. An ESPN video highlighted some of Smith’s best plays — most of which took place with the Denver Nuggets and the New York […]

The NBA is back! Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has unofficially signified the return of the 2019-20 NBA season by offering a “deep” analysis of the Lakers’ chances to win the 2020 NBA championship. Following Avery Bradley’s decision to sit out the rest of the season, Johnson strongly believes the road to the title for […]

At this point, it appears that JR Smith is the frontrunner to take on the recently-vacated spot on the Los Angeles Lakers courtesy of Avery Bradley and his decision to skip the remainder of the season in the Florida bubble. Earlier reports confirmed that the Lakers were serious about Smith as a potential replacement, so […]

With the recent confirmation of Avery Bradley opting to sit out the remainder of the campaign for the Los Angeles Lakers, JR Smith has reportedly emerged as a strong candidate as his potential replacement. This comes from none other than NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent guard JR Smith has emerged as a leading candidate […]

One of the biggest criticisms people have on LeBron James is his Finals record. As of writing, the 6-foot-9 superstar forward has a 3-6 losing record in the pinnacle of the sport. Nevertheless, the fact that he has been to the Finals nine times — including six straight times with two different teams — absolutely […]

The NBA plans to expand roster capacity to 17 players, including two-way players, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Sources: The NBA is planning to allow teams to bring up to 17 players per roster (including two-ways) into the resumed season. Previous estimate was 15-player limit. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 11, 2020 Team rosters […]

When the NBA resumes its season in Orlando on July 31, teams will be allowed to carry up to 17 players—two more than usual—as a precautionary measure in case a player contracts COVID-19. As The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported, players who have signed an NBA or G-League contract within the past two seasons will be […]

NBA veterans Jamal Crawford and JR Smith are available for teams to sign for the resumption of the 2019-20 season in Orlando, Florida, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Since Crawford and Smith signed an NBA deal in the previous year, they are eligible to play at Walt Disney World despite not suiting […]

In case you missed it, one-time NBA champ JR Smith beat up a man last week in Los Angeles after he allegedly caught the culprit vandalizing his car. As it turns out, however, it is unlikely that Smith will be facing criminal charges. Via TMZ Sports: Law enforcement sources tell us … the victim has […]

NBA free agent JR Smith finally gave his two cents on the never-ending GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, JR Smith explained in detail what separates LeBron from all-time greats like Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant. “He holds you […]

One day after video footage circulated showing J.R. Smith beating up a looter who was trying to break into his car in Los Angeles, the former NBA guard admitted that he’s “disappointed in himself” about the incident. Amid the protests that spread across the city of Los Angeles (and the nation) on Sunday, Smith caught […]

Former NBA shooting guard JR Smith was seen on video roughing up someone who allegedly smashed the windows of his car, per TMZ Sports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HKw4-KOJBs&feature=youtu.be Smith was protesting in downtown Los Angeles before returning to a more residential neighborhood where he had parked his truck. Before the TMZ video surfaced, the 24-year-old ex-NBA guard posted […]

You never know what you can witness while roaming around the streets of Hollywood. A fan luckily caught Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, along with James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate JR Smith, biking around the streets of L.A. on Saturday. Watch the clip below via ESPN: He drove by and saw […]

When it comes to the greatest free agent signings in the history of the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers have got to be mentioned in the conversation when they signed LeBron James in 2014. Not only is this because LeBron is one of the best players this game has ever seen, but more importantly, this brought […]

Though the Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the NBA’s younger franchises, there have been several talented shooting guards to wear the Wine and Gold. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at who we believe to be the five best. 5. J.R. Smith Critics often point out Smith’s lapse of judgment in Game 1 […]

JR Smith and the Denver Nuggets faced Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2009 Western Conference Finals. During a recent interview with Bleacher Report, Smith was asked what his favorite Bryant memory was. JR talked about a moment he and his nephew had with the Lakers legend after one of the games […]

JR Smith is closely linked to the adult beverage Hennessy. The one-time NBA champion and veteran swingman has a colorful history photographed with the ubiquitous cognac. However, the former Cleveland Cavaliers guard distanced himself from “Henny” once again. “I don’t even drink Henny, bro…that’s not sh–, bro. I hate that sh–, for real,” the NBA […]

Tattoos have been used by humankind to express emotions, ideals, and much more for centuries. In today’s age, tattoos can mean a whole list of things. Many professional athletes like those in the NBA are covered in tattoos, some great, some not so great. Here are some of the best and most interesting tattoos in […]

The ranks of the NBA unsigned are sticking together. Jamal Crawford advocated for the Los Angeles Lakers to sign fellow free-agent shooting guard J.R. Smith on Wednesday, citing his familiarity playing with LeBron James along with a number of skill-related attributes: –YES!! Sign that man. Has familiarity with Bron, can guard, knockdown shooter, vet, champion. […]

This week, the Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent shooting guard Dion Waiters to try and improve a roster that is expected to compete for a championship come playoff time. The former Miami Heat guard played just three games for his former team before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies and then later waived. However, […]

After weeks of speculation, the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly chosen to add another player to their roster. Dion Waiters joins Markieff Morris as the latest additions to the team following Troy Daniels and the team agreeing to part ways. According to NBA Insider Shams Charania, the Lakers might not be done making moves to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently let go of Troy Daniels to open up a roster spot, which could potentially go to either JR Smith or Dion Waiters. Both players worked out with the club on Monday. Smith, of course, already holds a great relationship with Lakers superstar LeBron James. They won a championship together with […]

Veteran guard JR Smith is set to workout with the Los Angeles Lakers early this week, potentially paving the way for a reunion with LeBron James. Smith has been in the rumor mill since becoming a free agent in July 2019. While some James fans are still traumatized by Smith’s 2017 NBA Finals brain fart, […]

JR Smith worked out for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in addition to Dion Waiters, according to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times. Was told in addition to Dion Waiters, JR Smith worked out for the Lakers today. His familiarity w/ LeBron and his shooting ability are seen as pluses. The Lakers are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add one more key piece to their puzzle. The question is, will it be Dion Waiters or J.R. Smith whom the franchise ends up signing? The Lakers reportedly worked out both Waiters and Smith on Monday. In fact, the former “impressed” during his tryout in front of Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers desperately need help with their three-point shooting and have tapped one of the league’s known sharpshooters in JR Smith to fill their need. Shams Charania was one of the first to break the news about the Purple and Gold reaching out to Smith for a possible contract with the Lakers. He’s […]

Free-agent veteran shooting guard JR Smith is still waiting on an NBA team to pick him up before the playoffs, but while he’s at home watching the games, the former Cleveland Cavaliers champion offered a prediction for the 2020 NBA Finals matchup. An impromptu Q&A on Instagram for Smith answered a fan question about who […]

Free agent shooting guard JR Smith claims he is better than 85 percent of the players in the NBA right now. In a Q&A session on his Instagram stories, Smith was asked what motivates him to keep going, perhaps referring to his pursuit of making an NBA comeback. Interestingly, the former Cleveland Cavaliers guard responded […]

Veteran NBA shooting guard JR Smith says neither the Los Angeles Lakers nor Los Angeles Clippers have contacted him. The Lakers were reportedly going to explore the idea of signing Smith, who played and won a championship with LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers. As we all know, in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James gave a shout-out to veteran shooting guard JR Smith last night on IG. This is relevant because the Lakers reportedly have interest in Smith, who has been a free agent since last season: LeBron gave a shoutout to J.R. Smith last night on IG pic.twitter.com/Eti1FE5xl1 — LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to give a workout to one-time NBA champion shooting guard JR Smith, according to the The New York Times’ Marc Stein, following an uneventful trade deadline on Thursday for the purple and gold: The Lakers are expected to give free agent guard JR Smith a post-trade deadline audition (perhaps […]

The overall atmosphere at Madison Square Garden is terrible as mismanagement and general incompetence continues to permeate throughout the New York Knicks. The fans are asking for owner James Dolan to sell the team, and former Knick JR Smith seemed to express his support of the move. Bleacher Report recorded a video of disgruntled Knicks […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers looking to add a piece or two to further boost their chances for a title this season, the team is fully expected to be active on the market as the trade deadline approaches. The Lakers could also look to According to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy.com, Smith is scheduled for […]

JR Smith is one of the few veteran free agents still waiting for a chance at an NBA job, and the 16-year swingman gave his best shot on Twitter during a day off for the league, asking if teams are in need of a three-and-D talent. How many teams lack shooting an perimeter defense?? — […]

JR Smith has been out of the NBA since July, when he was waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former champion isn’t just laying around, though. He’s keeping himself in playing shape, hoping for a call from a team in need. Smith was recently spotted at a workout facility in New York. The 34-year-old guard […]

There’s no urgent sense of desperation for the Houston Rockets to sign the likes of JR Smith or Jamal Crawford, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Rockets guard Eric Gordon and Danuel House are out with injuries, leaving Houston thin at the guard position. However, it appears the Rockets will rely on Ben McLemore […]

Remember the old “We Are All Witnesses” LeBron James campaign Nike run more than a decade ago? JR Smith and the rest of the Staples Center crowd were definitely witnesses to the Los Angeles Lakers forward’s phenomenal dunk over Nemanja Bjelica. All James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate could do was stand with his mouth unhinged […]

Veteran swingman J.R. Smith has yet to find an NBA team since being waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers last July. But if his cryptic tweet is any indication of his next destination, the 34-year-old may be on the hunt for a ring again – in Los Angeles. The city is home to two of the […]

JR Smith is still hoping to land a spot with a team in the NBA. In the meantime, however, the former NBA champion is showing his support for the Dallas Cowboys. Smith, who was waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers on July 15, was in attendance at MetLife Stadium for Dallas’ matchup against the New York […]