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When Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James infamously turned his back on the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat back in 2012, he was the league’s number one villain. However, it is still amazing to come to realize that his decision actually sent shockwaves that extended far beyond the world of basketball. In fact, […]

Once the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James this summer, everything changed for the storied franchise. James joining the team sent shockwaves throughout the NBA and has also had a profound impact on the young players on the team’s roster. Kyle Kuzma, who LeBron has praised repeatedly as of late, talked about his new superstar […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is not interested in making a cameo in Space Jam 2 where current Lakers star LeBron James will be the protagonist in the movie. In an interview with Access, Bryant jokingly said he’ll direct the film instead of being in it. “Being in front of the camera for me […]

LeBron James is just like everyone else sometimes. The Los Angeles Lakers star is already showing love for Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter V.” Like most hip-hop fans, James is loving the newest album from the “best rapper alive.” More specifically, James is listening to “Mona Lisa,” which has a Kendrick Lamar feature on it. Lamar and […]

Given their fierce on-court battles over the years, many were surprised when the Los Angeles Lakers picked up free agent Lance Stephenson following their summer coup of LeBron James. Who could forget the image of Stephenson blowing into LeBron’s ear during one of the many Eastern Conference meetings between the Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland […]

In a recent interview with The Athletic, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. offered some words of advice for his former Los Angeles Lakers teammates, who will now be playing alongside LeBron James. Nance Jr. suggests that James’ teammates should be ready for both high and low moments. “You’ve got to be ready for the […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are underway with practices as they prepare for the 2018-19 NBA season. For the first time in a long time, the Lakers are viewed as a serious threat in the Western Conference. Magic Johnson’s plan has come to fruition and “The King” is ready to bring relevance back […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players ever. His efforts and dedication to the game have made him a lock for the Hall of Fame. Throughout his career, James has encountered many moments to remember, some moments you may know, some you may not. Starting from the beginnings of […]

LeBron James’ former head coach with the Cavs Tyronn Lue gave Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton some words of insight when it comes to his new superstar player, dispelling the myth of James being a tough player to coach. “I just told him about Bron, how easy he is,” Tyronn Lue said in July, […]

The start of training camp is often the time for hope and big dreams, as every team starts with the same record and can begin to carve its own destiny as they gear for the regular season. LeBron James has taken that same approach, committed to work along with a cast of young players and […]

LeBron James shocked the sports world when he committed to a four-year, $154 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers in the first day of free agency after a long saga awaiting his impending decision, even before he became a free agent. While most were expecting a shorter deal, James signed a long-term deal to […]

The third overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is coming off one of the best rookie performances in the postseason. The unfortunate injuries to Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward were a blessing in disguise for Tatum, giving him the minutes he needed to showcase his NBA-ready performance. For everything […]

Lonzo Ball doesn’t feel the pressure of having to play alongside one of the game’s all-time greats. After the Los Angeles Lakers finished practice on Thursday, Ball was asked by a reporter whether he got nervous sharing the court with LeBron James for the first time since the four-time MVP decided to take his talents […]

With Paul George staying with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kawhi Leonard being shipped to the Toronto Raptors, the Los Angeles Lakers have to find other options to fill out the roster for the 2018-19 NBA season. One of those options was surprising, to say the least with the team agreeing to a deal with […]

Fans have already seen LeBron James don the purple and gold in training camp for the Los Angeles Lakers. But finally seeing LeBron James take the court in a Lakers uniform is the moment everyone is waiting for. His first appearance with the franchise will take place on Sunday against the Nuggets at the Valley View […]

LeBron James is beginning a fresh chapter of his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Making the move from Cleveland to L.A. is never an easy thing to do, but James has not had many problems with it. The media may be a bit tougher, but LeBron has been finding ways to […]

LeBron James thinks that the Los Angeles Lakers can use the same fast-paced playing style he had as a member of the Miami Heat. According to ClutchPoints’ Ryan Ward, James said this team can use their defensive potential to their advantage. Getting stops and getting out on the break to score will make the Lakers […]

JaVale McGee was one of the first players to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer following the arrival of LeBron James. In a recent piece by Sam Alipour of ESPN, McGee himself shed some light on why picking the Lakers over a return to the Golden State Warriors turned out to be a […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma was the 27th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. And while many praised his performance last season, with some even including him in Rookie of the Year talks, he still has a lot to improve on his sophomore year and LeBron James comments on his development this offseason. […]

The NBA preseason is only days away for the Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James and company preparing for the six games set to be played before Oct. 18’s regular-season opener. Leading up to the first game of the preseason for the Lakers, the team is going through two-a-day practices in training camp at the […]

LeBron James has brought a new era to the Los Angeles Lakers, and while that means a lot more wins, it will also mean a lot more handshakes and nicknames for teammates. Take, for example, the point guard duo of Lonzo Ball and Rajon Rondo, who James has given a new nickname to them. Via […]

If there is one of those things that everybody is looking out for this upcoming NBA season, it is seeing new Los Angeles Lakers face of the franchise LeBron James in action. It is a no-brainer to see why, he is arguably the greatest player of all time to play the game. As James works […]

If you’ve been following the NBA you’ve definitely noticed a trend in player movement. Over the past couple of seasons, the league’s best players are all either going to or staying in the Western Conference. To make things even worse, the talent-rich West has added more talent from the East during the 2018 offseason. Since […]

In a recent interview with newly-acquired Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo, he mentioned that he would consider coaching once his playing career is done, per Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints: “I love to teach, so I can’t say no. Obviously, I love what Magic does. Rob, and also Luke, so I don’t want to […]

While the overwhelming majority of Los Angeles Lakers fans are thrilled with LeBron James’ signing, there is obviously a small section of the fanbase that wants him to earn their loyalty. But LeBron isn’t too worried about earning the loyalty and respect of the fan base. Reporter: How do you expect to earn the loyalty and […]

Following a strong showing in his appearance leading the Cleveland Browns to their first win in 635 days, rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield has quickly become the buzz around the organization. This has led to plenty of excitement for what lies ahead of Mayfield with the Browns as their starting quarterback. According to Mary Kay Cabot […]

LeBron James in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform still feels surreal, but the superstar is calling the pairing a “perfect match” in the early days of training camp. James feels that he is a perfect fit for the Lakers and vice-versa. “It’s a perfect match and this city is built on stars. This city breeds […]

Remember when LeBron James and Lonzo Ball had a small talk last season at the end of a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena? People couldn’t tell exactly what the former Cavs star told Ball discussion was about because both were covering their mouths as though they […]

LeBron James sounds pretty enthusiastic about the young corps he’s joining on the Los Angeles Lakers. More specifically, James believes in the mercurial Lonzo Ball. James says of Ball: “He’s destined for greatness, I believe.” Greatness isn’t one of those words that LeBron tosses around very often. He’s constantly striving for greatness and it’s telling […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have revamped their roster this year with a superstar and veteran talent added around their promising young players. Head coach Luke Walton has the challenge of trying to get a lot the pieces together before the 2018-19 NBA season gets underway and figuring out how to keep up the pace from […]

Kevin Durant believes LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are getting more attention than the Golden State Warriors because they are a “sexier story.” James signed a four-year deal with the Lakers in July. The best player in the NBA is now in the biggest media market, so there will be plenty of interest […]

Everyone in the NBA is chasing the Golden State Warriors and that includes LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. James has spent the last four seasons battling the Warriors and he knows them as well as anyone in the league. That’s why his latest comment on the dynasty is so interesting. “We’ve got a […]

LeBron James has already put together a Hall of Fame resume that firmly cements him in the conversation amongst the best players of all time. The Los Angeles Lakers forward doesn’t feel much pressure at this stage in his career. LeBron James says “nothing” creates pressure for him at this point in his career #Lakers […]

Whenever LeBron James makes a decision, most of the time, it’s newsworthy. So when the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player decided to take his talents to Hollywood and open the next chapter of his basketball career with the Los Angeles Lakers over the summer, the news sent shockwaves across the sport. The Lakers were among […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis officially signed with agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, and the best player in the world and Paul’s most famous client, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, welcomed him on board. Davis parted ways with his longtime agent Thad Foucher on Sept. 8. Rich Paul was the leading candidate […]

Former NBA star and Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has never been a man short on opinions. His latest one came via a TMZ reporter who asked Pierce if he thought the Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics rivalry was back on, thanks to LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. After bringing up the latest Lakers-Celtics rivalry that […]

One former teammate of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James thinks that playing in the Wester Conference will have more benefits than disadvantages to the star. James has played all 15 seasons of his NBA career in the Eastern Conference. Dahntay Jones played alongside James in Cleveland during their 2016 and 2017 playoff runs. While […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson says that LeBron James didn’t return home thinking he would make four straight NBA Finals appearances. Many are critical of James’ decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The Lakers were 12 games outside of the playoff picture last year. They were far from being a championship […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ rookie sensation from last season in Kyle Kuzma was perhaps the most underrated youngster coming out of the 2017 draft class. But a huge reason for his breakout performance was his work ethic, something which Magic Johnson even compared to LeBron James’ legendary drive to become better. Johnson jokingly told Anthony […]