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LOS ANGELES – In a recent expose by ESPN’s Baxter Holmes chronicling the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, it was suggested that Jeanie Buss did not have complete appreciation for LeBron James amid his Lakers tenure. Buss has since disputed that part of the article, and prior to the Lakers’ game against the Los […]

As the rumor mill continues to heat up three weeks ahead of the NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors have been linked to Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. The Lakers are reportedly interested in Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga, while Golden State, on the heels […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for NBA Rivals Week as we head to Los Angeles for this inter-city classic rivalry. The Los Angeles Lakers (26-16) will visit the Los Angeles Clippers (19-24) with their season series tied at 1-1. Check our NBA odds series for the Lakers-Clippers prediction and pick. The Los Angeles Lakers […]

After a scathing report about Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss’ leadership and relationship with LeBron James went public, what’s the next shoe to drop, NBA insider Chris Haynes wonders. The ESPN feature included sources indicating a potential trade in 2022, which Buss later attempted to backtrack on, amid a LeBron narrative portraying her as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were recently put in the fire after an article was published about the power struggle of the Buss family, but more specifically, Jeanie Buss. The story also spoke a little about LeBron James, and how Buss allegedly considered trading James to the Los Angeles Clippers, as she felt like he was […]

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss addressed her comments on LeBron James from an ESPN story on Wednesday, backtracking on her unflattering remarks over James’ tenure. Team sources revealed troubling times between Buss and James dating back to his arrival in 2018. Buss is now saying ESPN distorted the narrative surrounding her relationship with James, […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James will not start in the All-Star Game for the first time in 22 years, a move that drew comparisons to 2003, when Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan wasn’t voted a starter. The major difference between the two is Jordan’s retirement announcement ahead of the 2002-03 season, whereas James’ future […]

A hypothetical trade sending Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James to the New York Knicks in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns was floated this week by Bill Simmons, adding another layer to ongoing speculation surrounding both franchises amid uneven stretches of play. Simmons proposed the idea on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, framing […]

Three years removed from his NCAA Tournament heroics, Drew Timme is finally back on the big stage. Following a short stint with the Brooklyn Nets late last season, Timme is making the most of a new opportunity with the Los Angeles Lakers. The ex-Gonzaga star has made an immediate impact after joining the Lakers’ rotation […]

The Los Angeles Lakers delivered one of their most complete wins of the season Tuesday night, rallying from a 16-point deficit to defeat the Denver Nuggets 115-107 at Ball Arena. The result did more than add another entry to the win column. It set the tone for what both players and coaches view as a […]

Everyone knows the meme of LeBron James speaking to Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis, telling them Happy International Women’s Day. It looked like everything was going well in the Los Angeles Lakers’ world, but deep inside, there may have been a feeling of anger and resentment among one of the people in that group. Buss […]

The Denver Nuggets played their 12th straight game without Nikola Jokic on Tuesday, falling to the Los Angeles Lakers, 115-107, at Ball Arena. The Nuggets failed to hold on to their halftime lead, as the Lakers rallied in the second half to capture the win. Denver fell to 29-15, including 12-8 at home. While the […]

This may be the year where LeBron James’ All-NBA and All-Star streak comes to an end. He’s made both of them for 21 consecutive seasons, but a late start to the 2025-26 season due to sciatica and a decline in his statistics as Luka Doncic seizes control of the Los Angeles Lakers from him mean […]

The older and more experienced he’s become, the more LeBron James has become hilarious. Whether he’s being intentional or not with his hilarious gestures or with the funny faces he tends to make on a nightly basis, no one is certain. But one thing’s for sure: watching James on the court for the Los Angeles […]

While Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still playing at a high level at 41 years old, his age has naturally brought speculation about how long he can and will want to play in the NBA. James remains one of the league’s elite players, although he has been slowed down by various injuries over […]

The NBA All-Star game scheduled for Feb. 15 will look a bit different. LeBron James will not be starting for the Western Conference alongside Luka Doncic, Giannis, Steph Curry, and Wemby. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Marc Spears equated the snub to Michael Jordan’s in 2003, per NBA on ESPN. “Michael Jordan went through the same thing […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we head back to the Western Conference for this next tilt. The Los Angeles Lakers (25-16) will visit the Denver Nuggets (29-14) as the two teams open their season series against one another. Check our NBA odds series for the Lakers-Nuggets prediction and pick. The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been up and down in recent weeks, currently sitting in sixth place in the Western Conference with a record of 25-16. While Los Angeles has plenty of high end talent, many have pointed to the Lakers’ lack of two-way wings as reason not to take them seriously as contenders, with […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ star and lifetime Nike athlete LeBron James is facing some backlash over his most recent sneaker release. As the NBA celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a full slate of games, Nike announced the upcoming release of LeBron James’ latest signature shoe, the Nike LeBron 23, in an MLK-inspired colorway. However, […]

LeBron James made more NBA history by becoming the first player to score 51,000 career points during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. At 41 years old, James continues to perform at a high level and add to a historic career. He had already passed 50,000 total points in 2025. […]

LeBron James executed a brilliant defensive highlight on Ochai Agbaji during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Even at age 41, James continues to be impressive with his activity on the defensive side of the ball. While he’s not running around constantly, he is timing his decisions to make […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back at it again this Sunday night, as they are set to host the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It is a short turnaround for the Purple & Gold, as they just played on Saturday night in a road game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda […]

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their second straight loss with a blowout defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers were playing without several key pieces in this one, including star Luka Doncic, but it still won’t erase the bad taste in their mouths after seeing their record drop to 24-16 on […]

LeBron James distracted multiple opposing defenders as he found himself an easy dunk highlight in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. James is midway through his NBA-record 23rd season, his eighth with the Lakers. He hopes to make one last deep run with the franchise as he progresses […]

LeBron James wouldn’t be where he is without the help of his longtime agent and friend Rich Paul. In addition to his role as an agent, Paul has had his hands full with his podcast Game Over alongside Max Kellerman. However, not everyone is too keen about Paul having a podcast. One of those harsh […]

We’re back once again with coverage of Saturday’s NBA slate as we take a look at this upcoming Western Conference nightcap. The Los Angeles Lakers (24-15) will take on the Portland Trail Blazers (20-22) for the rubber match of their season series, tied 1-1. Check our NBA odds series for the Lakers-Blazers prediction and pick. The Los […]

Fans swiftly showed support for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James after he posted about his legacy on Instagram on Wednesday. Other athletes also agreed with James, including Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. James posted a series of pictures from their win over the Atlanta Hawks, wherein he finished with a near triple-double of 31 […]

The life of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is an open book. He has learned to live with the spotlight always on him. It is the trade-off for being one of the best athletes in the galaxy. James is generous with his thoughts, regularly sharing them on social media. He can be funny, cryptic, […]

Stephen A. Smith publicly criticized Rich Paul on Wednesday’s broadcast of First Take, pushing back on Paul’s recent comments suggesting the Los Angeles Lakers should consider trading guard Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr. Smith addressed the situation directly, emphasizing Paul’s experience and influence within NBA circles and the inevitable assumptions that follow when comments […]

For the first time in 2026, LeBron James played two back-to-back games when Los Angeles first lost to the Sacramento Kings 124-112 on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, before securing a 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 13, 2026. Shortly after playing two back-to-back games in a span of a few hours, ESPN reporter […]

On Tuesday, LeBron James played in his first back-to-back of the season. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 141-116. James finished with 31 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds. Afterwards, he shared what it took for him to play in back-to-back games, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.  It was nine steps that did […]

The age of sports podcasts has brought some weird scenarios that have never been seen before in the NBA. Case in point: the latest drama with renowned agent Rich Paul. Paul, who represents Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, advocated in his podcast for the team to trade Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr. These […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers snapped a 3-game losing streak, defeating the Atlanta Hawks, 141-116, largely in part because of LeBron James playing his first back-to-back of the season. James was the Lakers’ leading scorer with a game-high 31 points, and following the game, head coach JJ Redick spoke about the absurdity of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak after destroying the Atlanta Hawks, 141-116, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Lakers erected a 21-point lead at halftime and did not look back. They improved to 24-14, including 11-7 at home. The Hawks, on the other hand, fell to 20-22. LeBron James delivered the play […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to snap a three-game losing streak as they host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, but they might be a little short-handed. The Lakers have dealt with injury issues all season, and LeBron James and Luka Doncic both appeared on the injury report coming into Tuesday’s game. LeBron James and […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden crossed a milestone Monday night that places him among basketball’s most enduring greats, per Yahoo. With a 3-pointer early in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets, Harden reached 28,598 career points, moving past Shaquille O’Neal into ninth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. The moment came in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ recent slide continued Monday night, and head coach JJ Redick made little effort to hide his frustration afterward. The Lakers fell 124-112 to the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center, dropping to 23-14 and extending their losing streak to three games. Despite a respectable opening stretch, Los Angeles once again struggled […]

On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Sacramento Kings 124-112, a game in which Luka Doncic admitted to an injury concern. Beyond that, the Lakers shot the ball poorly, especially from the three-point line. They were a meager 22.2%, whereas the Kings were 65.4%. However, LeBron James said afterward that the defense was […]

LeBron James’ longevity is unparalleled, especially in professional basketball. The fact that he remains this productive on the hardwood is simply mind-blowing. And with the Los Angeles Lakers star’s career coming to an end soon, the NBA partnered with Topps to have James wear a special 23rd season jersey patch for every game to commemorate […]