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A week after the news of the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to hire Darvin Ham as its next head coach was reported, the franchise formally announced the move. The 48-year-old first-time head coach — who played in the NBA for eight seasons and has coached in the G-League and NBA since 2008, including with the […]

Savannah James showed off some of her latest wardrobe additions via Instagram and it certainly caught the attention of Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook. Naturally, Savannah’s loving husband, LeBron James, had to react to his teammate’s shoutout for his wife. Savannah was modeling a fresh pair of pants which came straight out of Westbrook’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been known for many things throughout the decades he has been in the limelight. Well, Odell Beckham Jr. just added “United States President” to that growing list. The Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver recently came across a profile shot of LeBron in which the Lakers talisman was […]

Klay Thompson’s return from injury has been the most heartwarming story in the NBA today. The Golden State Warriors star suffered two major injuries in the last two years. There were questions about how much of his past form he’d be able to regain when he returned this season. Turns out, Klay was still pretty […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to tap Darvin Ham as the franchise’s 28th head coach may end up being its most consequential hire in decades. As you’ve likely seen by now, here’s the Lakers press release announcing Darvin Ham as the franchise’s 28th head coach. They’ll hold a press conference on Monday. pic.twitter.com/FZNoFAXh1c — Michael […]

LeBron James may not have won any hardware with the Los Angeles Lakers this season, but he did hit a major milestone that even the greatest of NBA stars never reached. The Lakers star has now hit billionaire status – at least according to the unofficial estimate of Forbes. While it’s not a cold-hard fact […]

At just 23 years of age, third-year Boston Celtics power forward Grant Williams is going to be playing on the biggest stage of basketball. One day before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the former Tennessee standout talked about their opponents, the Golden State Warriors, and the young Celtics stud had nothing but praise for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have received a ton of praise of late for their bold decision to hire first-time head coach Darvin Ham as their new man at the helm. Well, Hall of Famer Charles Barkley isn’t one of those people who are willing to give LeBron James and Co. their flowers for their most […]

The Los Angeles Lakers announced their six-game 2022-23 preseason schedule on Wednesday. The Lakers will begin their exhibition slate by hosting the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 3 at Crypto.com Arena. On Oct. 5 and 6, the Lakers will head to Las Vegas for a back-to-back against the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena. […]

The Golden State Warriors are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time in two years and are currently the favorites against the Boston Celtics to win their fourth title in the past six seasons. In this light, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith decided to come out with another hot take by dragging Los Angeles […]

The Boston Celtics enter the NBA Finals as underdogs to the Golden State Warriors, but it’s safe to say Marcus Smart believes his team has the upper hand. Why? Not just due to the fact Boston took a much more arduous path to the playoffs’ last series than its opponent, but also because Smart believes […]

The Lakers need to make something happen this offseason. That much is clear. But the exact details of what they need to do are far from clear. Sure, the obvious answer is to trade Russell Westbrook. But that is much easier said than done given Westbrook’s declining skillset and loaded contract. But the Lakers don’t […]

Just a few days after watching his Liverpool team fall to Real Madrid in the Champions League Finals in Paris, Los Angeles Lakers superstar made his way to Monaco to enjoy the F1 spectacle over the weekend. The King linked up with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton at the Monaco Grand Prix and it was […]

The Russell Westbrook trade did not pan out for the Los Angeles Lakers in year one. Los Angeles missed the playoffs, despite starting the season as one of the favorites to win the championship. Westbrook never quite fit in with the team, but that was not the only problem they faced. Head coach Frank Vogel […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ hiring of Darvin Ham as their next head coach has been largely met with positive responses. In fact, even one-time NBA champion Meta Sandiford Artest (Ron Artest) believes the team made the right move. In an interview with Sun Herald, Artest shared his experience working with Ham when the tactician was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to solve one of the biggest questions marks for their team this offseason, filling the void in the head coaching spot with Darvin Ham. But arguably the most contentious decision left is the one on Russell Westbrook. There have been numerous reports and a few little nuggets that suggested […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their first big move of the offseason, locking up their coach of the future in Darvin Ham. While the signing is definitely one that’s getting rave reviews across the league, including the major Lakers co-signs of Magic Johnson and LeBron James, it’s hard to say he was their clear-cut […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a major decision about the future of this franchise on Friday after it announced Darvin Ham as the team’s new head coach. Ham was one of three finalists for the job, which also included Terry Stotts and Kenny Atkinson. Apparently, there was one major factor that led to LA’s front […]

Jimmy Butler had one of his best nights as a pro on Friday as he led the Miami Heat to a season-saving Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Butler dropped 47 points all over Jayson Tatum and Co. as the Heat staved off elimination to force a Game 7 […]

LeBron James made an appearance in Paris on Saturday to cheer on Liverpool in the Champions League Final against Real Madrid. It seems the fact he was in attendance made the rounds among the fans at the Stade de France, as a chorus of Real Madrid fans began trolling the Lakers star, chanting “Michael Jordan […]

Jimmy Butler put on a masterclass performance in the Miami Heat’s 111-103 Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals. The full line for Butler: 47 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, four steals, one block, 16-of-29 shooting from the field, 4-of-8 from 3, and 11-of-11 from […]

In your ho-hum Friday night news dump, the Los Angeles Lakers hired Darvin Ham to be the franchise’s next head coach. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Ham signed a four-year deal with the Lakers, for whom he worked as an assistant from 2011-13. The decision is both unsurprising and intelligent. Ham was one of three […]

Jimmy Butler was on fire in Game 6 against the Boston Celtics, and his incredible scoring exploit pushed him to Miami Heat history that not even LeBron James or Dwyane Wade achieved. The Heat forward dropped 47 points in the contest, marking the second time he scored at least 45 in the 2022 playoffs. He […]

Jimmy Butler put the Miami Heat on his back in Game 6. His performance comes 10 years after a certain LeBron James pulled off a similar act against the very same Boston Celtics. What they both had in common was having Dwyane Wade in their respective corners. The Heat icon apparently played a pivotal role […]

Darvin Ham spent the past four years as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, and so when news of his move to the Los Angeles Lakers as head coach surfaced, Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t help but react. While the Bucks would be sad to see a talented assistant coach go, Antetokounmpo shared his belief that […]

Darvin Ham is the newest head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, and naturally, the whole NBA world is excited to see what he’ll do to get the Purple and Gold back to title contention. LeBron James, Magic Johnson and Vince Carter were among a slew of current and former NBA stars who congratulated Ham […]

After landing the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching job, Darvin Ham is now set to take the next step: build his coaching staff. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the former Milwaukee Bucks assistant already has a plan in place to build his crew. Apparently, he’s looking to assemble a staff filled with head coaching […]

Patrick Beverley is making headlines again after he spoke about a rather contentious subject in comparing Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James to Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Unsurprisingly, not everyone was happy about all this talk. Even Beverley’s ESPN co-host, Brian Windhorst, could not help but laugh at the idea of LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially hired Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham as their next head coach, and sure enough, the move got LeBron James’ stamp of approval. After it was revealed that the Lakers are taking Ham as Frank Vogel’s replacement, James took to Twitter to welcome their new coach and share his excitement […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing an extensive search for their next head coach and they’ve finally made a decision. The organization is hiring Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham as their next boss. Via Shams: Sources: The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring Bucks assistant Darvin Ham on a four-year contract. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green thinks Patrick Beverley is spot on with his rather interesting take on the LeBron James-Stephen Curry comparisons. On Thursday, the Minnesota Timberwolves guard appeared on ESPN’s “Get Up” and discussed the gap between James and Curry after the Dubs reached the NBA Finals once again. According to Beverley, the […]

After the Golden State Warriors reached the NBA Finals once again, Patrick Beverley posed an interesting question: how wide is the gap now between Stephen Curry and LeBron James in terms of winning and basketball impact? For the Minnesota Timberwolves guard, they are on even playing field now. Curry has a chance to match LeBron’s […]

Stephen Curry needs no introduction. The three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP took the league by storm in 2015 when the current iteration of the Golden State Warriors dynasty won their first title. Since then, the Curry-led Warriors have reached six finals in the past eight years, a feat only achieved elsewhere by the 90s […]

The season is over for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. But that doesn’t diminish what both player and team were able to accomplish. Mavs superstar showed why he’s a future MVP and one of the best players of his generation during this playoff run to the Western Conference Finals. In doing so, he’s made […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new head coach continues to puzzle fans. With so many high-profile names in the mix, there has been confusion as to which candidate is the favorite to get the job. Some rumors point to Doc Rivers being the favorite, while others say Darvin Ham or Terry Stotts is […]

Earlier this week, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha reported that the increased momentum toward the Los Angeles Lakers running it back with Russell Westbrook is not solely posturing. Here’s what my fellow beat reporter wrote: “It’s not merely a bluff or tactic to try to regain leverage in trade talks. That may be an ancillary motive, […]

LeBron James has more time than one would typically want after the Los Angeles Lakers failed to make the postseason in 2022. But, at least making the most of his lengthy offseason. The King surprised his I Promise School students on Thursday in a truly heartwarming moment. Check it out: When @KingJames stops by the […]

After a brutal season which left them out of the playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with head coach Frank Vogel and began a new head coaching search.  Initially, the Lakers seemed to be making progress. Now, reports are emerging that there is a disagreement in the search between Lebron James and other sectors […]

The NBA playoffs are never not exciting. After a grueling 82-game season, ratcheting up the stakes in the fiery crucible of postseason play is what every hoops fan yearns for all season. But it can’t be denied that some years are going to be better than others. The playoffs are obviously still well underway and […]