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It’s no secret that Russell Westbrook has struggled mightily to live up to expectations with the Los Angeles Lakers this season. LeBron James and Co. are currently stuck at .500 ball and that certainly has to do with the lack of consistency from Westbrook. Lakers fans haven’t shied away from letting Russ know how they […]

Potentially good news for Los Angeles Lakers fans: Anthony Davis could return to the lineup before the end of the month. Following Lakers practice on Friday, head coach Frank Vogel declined to offer any specifics on Davis, other than to say he will be re-evaluated early next week, after which the team will provide an […]

There has always been a debate as to who the greatest NBA players of all-time are. Names that are always thrown around are Michael Jordan, of course, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, among others. Golden State Warriors superstar power forward Draymond Green chimed in during a game of dominos, giving his top […]

Russell Westbrook has played 42 games with the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s gone about as expected. Of course, with Russ, “expected” means: a rocky ride of varying emotions, confounding moments, and mixed results. “We have 42 games (completed) now and 40 left,” LeBron James said. “It’s definitely been a roller coaster.” However you want to […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to redefine what a 7-footer is supposed to be able to do with a basketball. The Milwaukee Bucks star’s recent feat puts him in a league of his own with a record untouched for nearly half a century. The Bucks put out a demolition job against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James married his high school sweetheart Savannah and the couple shares three kids together. LeBron James Jr., a.k.a. Bronny, is the eldest of LeBron’s kids. He is followed by Bryce Maximus James and Zhuri James, the daughter and baby of the family. Bronny James was born in 2004. He’s currently […]

Russell Westbrook has missed 32 of his last 40 attempts from the field. He missed 14 of his 16 shot attempts in the Los Angeles Lakers 125-116 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday at the Golden 1 Center. Afterward, Westbrook, LeBron James, and Frank Vogel had slightly differing views on the guard’s ongoing cold […]

From the moment Russell Westbrook was introduced in the Los Angeles Lakers starting lineups on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center, the Sacramento Kings in-arena DJ trolled the slumping guard by playing Foreigner’s “Cold As Ice.” The bit sustained. Westbrook shot a frigid 14.2% (2-of-14) from the field in the Lakers’ 125-116 loss. The Kings’ entertainment […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to weather the storm, with star big man Anthony Davis still out due to a knee injury. The Lakers have been rocky all season, forcing head coach Frank Vogel to try to figure out ways to optimize the roster. The return of Davis will definitely help, though he was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. LeBron James is listed as probable on the injury report with a rectus abdominis strain. So, is LeBron James playing vs Kings? Is LeBron James Playing vs Kings So, is LeBron James playing tonight? LeBron missed eight games earlier […]

LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry has arguably been the marquee NBA rivalry for nearly a decade. Ever since the Golden State Warriors locked horns with the Cleveland Cavaliers all the way back in the 2014-15 season, it was a foregone conclusion that those two would be the league two titans battling it out for years […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were riding high on their four-game winning streak up until they faced an even hotter Memphis Grizzlies squad. Ja Morant and the Grizz snapped the Lakers’ recent run of success to win their ninth game in a row, the longest active winning streak in the NBA today. The result was an […]

There are certainly great centers in the rich lore of the Los Angeles Lakers. To wit, George Mikan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O’Neal, and of course, LeBron James? LeBron playing center recently has definitely become a focal point of discussion among Lakers fans. It remains to be seen if the experiment is a success […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies, 127-119, on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James was brilliant again — 35 points, 14-of-19 shooting, nine rebounds, seven assists. Ja Morant’s box score — 16 points, 4-of-10 FG, seven assists — paled in comparison to his highlights and impact. King James gets this wild shot to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies, 127-119, on Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena. On the plus side, LeBron James reached yet another milestone. With his seventh assist of the evening, a drop-off to Wayne Ellington, LeBron moved past Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson into seventh place on the NBA’s all-time assists list. […]

LeBron James is never hesitant to give props to young hoopers when they do undeniably insane things on the basketball court. In that spirit, LeBron had high praise for the high ups of burgeoning superstar Ja Morant after the Memphis Grizzlies took down the Los Angeles Lakers, 127-119 on Sunday at Crpyto.com Arena. Morant only […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday night in a battle of two teams moving in the right direction. The Lakers after struggling for much of the year, are in the middle of a four-game winning streak. Two of the four wins the Lakers scored over 130 points with an average margin of […]

The basketball world is buzzing over the long-awaited return of Klay Thompson. It wasn’t just Golden State Warriors fans that were excited – NBA stars were just as hyped to see him reunite with Splash Brother Stephen Curry. Even hours before his season debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, a certain LeBron James was […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook in the offseason, they ensured the entire league would be watching intently throughout the entirety of 2021-22. Unfortunately, Westbrook and head coach Frank Vogel have been the scapegoat of this organization, but the Lakers are finally finding their groove, winning five out of their last six games. […]

The LeBron James center experience is in full swing. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar hasn’t just embraced the role — he has looked amazing in it. LeBron did a little bit of everything against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The Lakers star posted 32 points, eight rebounds, nine assists, four steals and three blocks. […]

At long last — and without Anthony Davis — the Los Angeles Lakers are starting to figure things out. And while 37-year old LeBron James has been on a month-long tear, it’s the improved performance of his supporting cast that has helped the Lakers find their mojo. The Lakers (21-19) pulled away from the Atlanta […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged from their five-game losing streak with newfound energy, winning five of their last six games. With Anthony Davis sidelined, the Lakers are reaching new heights offensively and have enjoyed a four-game winning streak, their longest of the season. They have scored 130 points three times in this span, all […]

What a difference a week makes. The Los Angeles Lakers looked to be in dire straits not too long ago as they stumbled into a five game losing streak ever since Anthony Davis fell to injury. But fast-forward just over a week later and the Lakers are finding their groove. They’ve won four straight games, […]

LeBron James continues to amaze everyone around the NBA. At age 37, the Los Angeles Lakers star is playing as if he’s still in his mid-20’s prime. He’s still dropping triple-doubles and carrying his team like it’s nothing. This type of performance is near-unprecedented in the history of the NBA. Against the Atlanta Hawks, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of the greatest players to ever step foot on the NBA hardwood. There is just no denying that. On Friday against the Atlanta Hawks, LeBron showed why he is the most complete player of all-time as well. Everyone knows he can score the ball at will and […]

Nic Claxton fears no man. The Brooklyn Nets big man proved that again during their tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks and former Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the Greek Freak lurking on the baseline, Claxton was streaking down the middle as he caught a pass from Nets teammate Kevin Durant. Instead of […]

Following Los Angeles Lakers practice on Thursday, LeBron James elaborated on his tweet criticizing Washington Wizards announcer Glenn Consor for his inexcusable call of Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.’s game-winning shot. As you likely know by now, the 21-year old drilled a sweet step-back triple to deliver Houston a win in D.C. on Wednesday. […]

The NBA MVP award usually goes to the best statistical player from a team that has at least a top-three seed. You need to not only be seen as superior statistically to most of the league but you must also will your team to a high-ranking playoff berth. You can have a great season statistically […]

When it comes to social justice in the United States, a lot of NBA players have stepped up in support of stopping the racial and financial inequalities in our country. Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter Freedom (Kanter) is one of them and so is Lakers superstar LeBron James. What the players have not done […]

The first returns on 2022 NBA All-Star fan voting have arrived. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant are the overall leaders in votes for their respective conferences, each tallying over 2,300,000 votes. Golden State's Stephen Curry and Brooklyn's Kevin Durant lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took notice of an egregious comment from a Washington Wizards announcer regarding Kevin Porter Jr. Thursday night, the Wizards lost to the Houston Rockets on a game-winning triple from Porter. Washington’s announcer, Glenn Consor, then made a comment about Porter knowing when to pull the trigger. The comment was […]

LeBron James always has his teammates’ backs. The Los Angeles Lakers frontman showed exactly that for his teammate Dwight Howard – particularly on his NBA Top 75 snub. While the issue has been forgotten a bit, LeBron James still backed Dwight Howard by reacting to a tweet in claiming that the Lakers center was snubbed. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a very smart decision that will please LeBron James and the rest of the roster. Dave McMenamin reported that a source told ESPN that the Lakers will likely sign forward Stanley Johnson to a second 10-day contract on Thursday. This is a good move for the Lakers because Johnson has […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t help but laugh at a viral meme video about Malik Monk and his rather forgettable time with the Charlotte Hornets. Monk wasn’t utilized properly during his four years in Charlotte, thanks to a crowded backcourt. This is the reason why the Lakers were able to get him for […]

Although the Los Angeles Lakers just won three straight, they’ve struggled as a whole this season. Russell Westbrook’s fit alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis is certainly not working, and it appears the Lakers already explored a possible trade for Russ earlier in the season, per The Athletic. However, nothing is expected to materialize by […]

In the end, it was LeBron James who dominated in the fourth quarter, propelling the Los Angeles Lakers (20-19) to a 122-114 victory over the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. However, before LeBron got going, the Lakers were buoyed by four of his teammates — in, arguably, surprising fashion. https://open.spotify.com/episode/46nIk4TxVUchFDsZgQ07xl?si=51e99303eae44828 1) Responsible Russell […]

The Sacramento Kings gave it everything they had against their division rival Los Angeles Lakers. But LeBron James was not going to be denied on Tuesday night. King James poured in 31 points on the evening, including 14 huge points to key LA’s victory over the Kings. The Lakers star’s last bucket stuck the proverbial […]

LeBron James has completely bought into the game plan as the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting center. While King James is willing to do most duties asked of him at the five, not included on the list is winning the opening tip. The Lakers star was matched up against Sacramento Kings center Damian Jones, a legit […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James surprised a lot of fans with his appearance at Giveon’s concert in LA on Tuesday. While it certainly looked like he had no plans of taking the spotlight in the venue, he just couldn’t say no to the invitation of the R&B singer. Giveon called LeBron on stage, chanting […]