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LeBron James has done a very impressive job of not even acknowledging the existence of Skip Bayless throughout his decorated career. That’s not easy to do. Well, others choose not to take the same high-road approach LeBron has been on. For his part, former Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma has decided to fire back […]

The never-ending GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan will likely never be truly settled. But the Los Angeles Lakers star has one additional Hall of Famer in his corner. Dallas Mavericks head coach and legendary point guard Jason Kidd was asked to weigh in on the GOAT debate on the spot during the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are deep into the hunt for their next head coach after the unceremonious firing of Frank Vogel. Could a former Brooklyn Nets coach and current Golden State Warriors assistant be their guy? That’s emerged as a true possibility given the latest report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: The Los Angeles […]

Despite the fact that the Los Angeles Lakers had one of their worst seasons in recent history, there’s still no denying that LeBron James played some of the best basketball of his career over the past few years. The final tally for the league’s Most Valuable Player has been revealed and it’s hard not to […]

Everyone knows by now that Phil Jackson has an influence within the Los Angeles Lakers organization. He is even reportedly involved in the team’s coaching search. Now, the power he holds within the team could be a source of problem for LeBron James and the whole franchise. According to Bill Plaschke of the LA Times, […]

LeBron James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Richard Jefferson has warned Jeanie Buss that her expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022-23 might be a tad too high. Buss recently dropped a staunch criticism of the Lakers after their failed bid to make the playoffs. The team owner said she is “growing impatient just because […]

Los Angeles Lakers team owner Jeanie Buss recently went on a rather lengthy tirade about how frustrated she has become with the team’s current situation. The 60-year-old did not hold back about how she felt about the Lakers’ underachievements and Buss’ strong words were interpreted by some as a bit of a warning for everyone […]

The Los Angeles Lakers underperformed on the basketball court this season, but LeBron James’ bank account had its best year ever. According to Sportico, the superstar hooper and mogul pulled in $126.9M in total earnings over the past 12 months — more than any other athlete on the planet. Lionel Messi came in second ($122M), […]

Kyrie Irving is not a fan of the media. He doesn’t always give genuine answers and tends to defer questions. However, Kyrie Irving is brutally honest when it comes to his video game streams. The Nets star point guard has been discussing basketball topics on his streams and sharing controversial takes and opinions on differing […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is evidently enjoying his offseason. He was on holiday in the Maldives then also just enjoyed the FI Miami Grand Prix over the weekend. But now, it’s back to business for The King. Bron took to Instagram on Wednesday morning in the early hours of 5 am when he […]

Adam Sandler and LeBron James are taking fans behind the scene of the life of an NBA scout. The two superstars of their respective industries are producing a movie for Netflix titled “Hustle” that debuts on June 8th. In the film directed by Jeremiah Zagar, Sandler stars as Stanley Sugerman, a scout for the Philadelphia […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have begun the search for a new coach. Their hopes are to find someone who can bring the team together and get the most out of the roster’s talent. In the eyes of JJ Redick, it doesn’t matter who they bring in because that person will not help the Lakers achieve […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was tuned in on Tuesday’s Game 5 fiery spectacle between the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks. The game ended up being a blowout with the Suns taking down the Mavs, 110-80, and apparently, one of the most exciting moments from the game for LeBron didn’t even happen on […]

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss can officially be labeled “embattled”. The franchise missed the playoffs twice in Dr. Jerry Buss’ four-decade tenure running the LakeShow, yet the team has made the postseason only three times in the 10 years since the kids took over (first Jim, now Jeanie). Yes, that included a championship, but […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum made quite the noise on Monday night. Not only did he help power the Beantown Team to victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4, but he also joined Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in NBA history. Tatum exploded for 30 points in the game, which were more than enough […]

It was quite a weekend for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who continues to enjoy his extended summer vacation this season. The King headed over to Miami over the weekend to take part in the Formula 1 Grand Prix event in the city. It was also an opportunity for him to reunite with some […]

Over the past week, Phil Jackson has been a more prevalent name in Los Angeles Lakers-related news than LeBron James. Last Tuesday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski used a spot on national television to point out that Jackson — an 11-time champion head coach, including five with the Lakers — was consulting his ex-fiance Jeanie Buss on […]

The Miami Heat were dealt another defeat in their second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. But it’s hard to pin the blame on Jimmy Butler. The Heat All-Star tallied 40 points in their Game 4 loss after piling on 33 in Game 3. Jimmy Butler has played in true superstar form while his teammates have […]

It’s safe to say Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a big fan of Kendrick Lamar’s latest song and video “The Heart Part 5.” Lamar season gets underway with the drop of his fifth album “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” this Friday. To hype up the release, the popular rapper shared the song […]

Ever since Panini released its latest Flawless set to the public, the hunt for the ever-elusive Logoman card has gotten insane. Of course, things would become more interesting when Drake splurged more than $200,000 on countless Flawless cases just to land that one specific NBA card from the set – the LeBron James Triple Logoman. […]

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. gave an awesome nod to LeBron James following his home run on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Naturally, the Los Angeles Lakers star was hyped about it. In the fifth inning, Acuña broke the scoreless deadlock with a massive swing on Corbin Burnes’ 88 mph low pitch. After the […]

Jonathan Kuminga made a surprise start for the Golden State Warriors for Saturday’s Game 3 matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Taking the place of the injured Gary Payton II, Kuminga just set an NBA record with his first career playoff start. At just 19 years and 213 days, the Warriors rookie has now become the […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson is involved in the team’s search for its next coach, but that does mean he’s also a candidate for the position? Well, Magic Johnson doesn’t believe that will happen. Speaking to TMZ Sports recently, Johnson opened up about that possibility and shared his belief that Jackson will […]

Who could forget about Kyrie Irving’s infamous quote a couple of years ago about finally having a teammate he can trust to make clutch shots? This was in 2020 when Kyrie teamed up with Kevin Durant for the Brooklyn Nets. When he came out with that statement, more than a few folks believed that he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already started their coaching search with a number of initial interviews among their preferred candidates, but they are not rushing the hiring process. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Lakers are purposely taking things slow as they hope to see whether or not top coaches like Doc Rivers and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are amidst a purposefully deliberate coaching search. According to the latest reporting from NBA insider Marc Stein, one candidate may have a leg up on the competition…if only LeBron James was in charge of the decision. In his latest Substack column, Stein reveals that while Mark Jackson is no longer repped […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a tumultuous season where they failed to make the playoffs altogether and finished 16 games under .500. That’s despite LeBron James averaging 30 points per game at the age of 37. Russell Westbrook struggled to fit in, while Anthony Davis literally couldn’t stay healthy. As the Lakers plan […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been keeping busy on Friday. After it was revealed that former Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts has been interviewed for the head coaching post, it is now being reported that former Golden State Warriors shot-caller Mark Jackson is also being considered for the job opening. According to NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for their next head coach is now in full swing. Several names have already been linked to the high-profile job opening, which just recently, has reportedly included former Portland Blazers head coach Terry Stotts. A darkhorse that has emerged for the job is Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy, who is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still doing an extensive search for their next head coach, with a number of different names on their radar including Quin Snyder, Doc Rivers, Mark Jackson, and others. Well, the Lakers are also eyeing the former HC of Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. The organization just interviewed Terry […]

Kendrick Perkins just made one of the most contentious statements of the offseason (at least for the Los Angeles Lakers) by saying that LA should seriously consider trading Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving for Anthony Davis. Naturally, Stephen A Smith nearly lost his mind the moment he heard Big Perk’s proposal. Stephen A had to […]

North Carolina basketball’s Twitter tweeted out Friday asking who people’s favorite UNC point guard of all-time is. Lakers star LeBron James responded with his: Ed Cota — LeBron James (@KingJames) May 6, 2022 Ed Cota played for UNC in the late 1990s and into the 1999-2000 season. That’s right when James began tearing up the […]

The Sacramento Kings are closing in on the hiring of their next head coach. Right now, there are reportedly three finalists for the opening, with LeBron James’ former Cavs coach being named as one of the frontrunners to land the job. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Mike Brown, who is currently Steve Kerr’s […]

Earlier in his career, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James locked horns with then-ESPN anchor Michelle Beadle. While he may never come to admit it, the word on the street is that LeBron tried to get Beadle fired from her post simply because he didn’t like the things she was saying about him on TV. […]

Russell Westbrook made abundantly clear on multiple occasions this season that he’s fed up with fan criticism. The Los Angeles Lakers guard and his family were publicly “harassed” throughout 2021-22, he and his wife, Nina, said in early March, even receiving multiple “death wishes” as a result of his underwhelming debut in purple and gold. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in for a busy, busy summer. After the debacle that was the 2021-22 season, a lot of roster changes are in order. Changing the team around LeBron James is a guarantee. Even moving on from James himself has been entertained, though it isn’t likely. According to Sam Amick of The […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was at a loss for words after watching Chris Paul take over for the Phoenix Suns to demolish the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their playoffs series. The Suns were just ahead by six points entering the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s contest, but they ended up winning 129-109 […]

Right now, with the Los Angeles Lakers out of the playoffs picture, LeBron James has no choice but to enjoy the postseason as a spectator. On Wednesday, the four-time NBA champ was caught reminiscing about better days. In particular, James looked back at his epic title run with the Cavs back in 2016. The Lakers […]

Despite the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat, Tyrese Maxey’s performance has really been encouraging. Just ask Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Maxey starred for the Sixers in the 119-103 defeat, putting up 34 points on 12-of-22 shooting from the field. He carried the scoring load in the absence of Joel […]