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The Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers face off on Christmas day, in what many view as the high profile matchup of the season. All fans want is for the game’s two biggest stars, LeBron James and Kevin Durant, fully healthy for their epic showdown. LeBron, who’s been no stranger to the Lakers injury […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost in disappointing fashion to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night in the last game played at the arena known as the Staples Center. Defense was once again an issue for the Lakers, who allowed 138 points to the Spurs. While the team fell short, Lakers stars LeBron James and […]

It hasn’t been the happiest of holiday nor basketball seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers. After a promising stretch in which the team won five of seven games — including a few rare blowouts — the Lakers (16-17) have been depleted by the Omicron variant and Anthony Davis’ sprained MCL (he’ll be “re-evaluated” in a […]

LeBron James was peeved for a host of reasons after the Los Angeles Lakers (16-17) lost 138-110 to the San Antonio Spurs (13-18) on Thursday at Staples Center — his team’s fourth straight defeat. LeBron was upset about yet another loss, facing more questions about when the Lakers will figure things out, and a porous […]

LeBron James was noticeably and understandably frustrated after the Los Angeles Lakers (16-17) lost their fourth straight game and gave up 138 points in a 28-point loss at home to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. LeBron’s ire was not solely a reaction to the Lakers’ porous defensive effort in the “final” game at “Staples […]

Injuries and COVID protocols have left the Los Angeles Lakers without virtually half of their squad. LeBron James has been one of the few remaining players available for LA and at this point, the heavy workload he’s been asked to carry has become quite worrisome. If you ask LeBron, however, the Lakers superstar isn’t at […]

If there’s one thing that has become abundantly clear in the NBA in the last few years, it’s the fact that Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook will never change for anyone. Ever since he stepped foot in the league, he’s only known two modes: Aggressive and more aggressive. Even in a star-studded crew like […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off against the San Antonio Spurs Thursday night. Prior to tip-off, the organization played a tribute video for everyone in attendance at Staples Center. Lakers made a tribute video for their last time in Staples Center 💜 (via @Lakers)pic.twitter.com/7NBIiOnW8s — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 24, 2021 Bleacher […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is arguably the biggest name in the NBA that has recently been added to the league’s rapidly growing list of players under the health and safety protocols. KD has been playing some of the best basketball of his career this season but right now, he’s in line to miss Brooklyn’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been ravaged by COVID-19 recently, even if you wouldn’t know it from their first-place record. Sitting at 21-9, Brooklyn is a game and a half ahead of the second-place Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference. Let’s get you the absurd recap of how things have gone recently: The Nets have a […]

Trevor Ariza has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols and will miss the Los Angeles Lakers matchup with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday at Staples Center, the team announced. Updated Lakers status report for Spurs game includes Trevor Ariza in health and safety protocols. In positive news, LeBron James is not listed with […]

Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson has been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL this season, and he caught a touchdown pass against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Jefferson’s exploits caught the attention of one LeBron James, who took to Twitter to praise the Vikings wideout: Justin Jefferson is so TOUGH!!!! […]

The Brooklyn Nets got some good news on Thursday with James Harden, Paul Millsap and Jevon Carter exiting the NBA’s health and safety protocols. This puts them in line to play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day. Unfortunately, Nets head coach Steve Nash doesn’t envision Kevin Durant making it out of protocols in […]

Safe to say, Russell Westbrook won’t be receiving any Christmas care packages from reporters. Yet again. Westbrook has had his fair share of brushes with the media in the past, and his recent remarks, when asked about the struggles of the Los Angeles Lakers, sounded quite abrasive. The Lakers suffered a third straight loss after […]

Former Cavs forward Iman Shumpert made headlines on Tuesday after his rather contentious statement against LeBron James went viral. In a recent appearance on a podcast, Shump claimed that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar “ruined basketball” when he formed the infamous Big 3 with the Miami Heat. Unsurprisingly, the retired 31-year-old has received a lot […]

The Russell Westbrook trade hasn’t really panned out for the Los Angeles Lakers. While he has shown flashes of his usual brilliance, chemistry issues and inconsistencies in his play have marred his first stint in LA–which is why Russ has been involved in several trade rumors as of late. However, NBA legend Oscar Robertson is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another disappointing defeat on Tuesday, this time at the hands of the Phoenix Suns, 108-90. LA’s season continues to be problematic as we approach the new year and at this point, trade rumors are becoming louder and louder. NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic recently went on the Pat […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in a holding pattern. With 10 players in health and safety protocols, plus with Joe Harris and Nic Claxton nursing injuries, the team has been ravaged lately. This coming Saturday is Christmas, so many fans are wondering which stars will be in the lineup for that Nets showdown against the Los […]

At the moment, LeBron James knows his Los Angeles Lakers aren’t on the same level as other Western Conference contenders: namely, the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns. Following the Lakers’ 18-point home loss to the Suns on Tuesday, LeBron tepidly pushed when asked to evaluate the state of his 16-16 ballclub, compared with their […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is under contract for at least one more season, but with the way this team is playing right now and the rumors circling on Twitter, the discussion of a possible LeBron trade has surfaced. Crazy, right? Well, The King’s agent, Rich Paul, has set the record straight. He recently […]

At this point, it seems likely that LeBron James will finish out his illustrious career with the Los Angeles Lakers. But if you’re asking Kendrick Perkins, that isn’t a guarantee. Perkins, who is now an outspoken NBA analyst for ESPN, stirred the pot on Tuesday night with a tweet that suggested Bron should potentially demand […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ roster continues to be extremely depleted due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the organization. Their last two games have been postponed because of the number of players in protocols and it appears another one is going to be rescheduled on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers: The following has been released by […]

It’s been another disappointing night for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday, as the team suffered yet another loss, this time at the hands of the Phoenix Suns at home, 108-90. Apart from the fact that the Lakers have now gone winless in their last three games and that they have now slid […]

LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers. and their fans suffered through yet another injury scare in Tuesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns, at the hands — or rather foot — of an old nemesis. Midway through the quarter of the Suns’ comfortable win over a depleted Lakers squad, LeBron came down from a layup attempt […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got blown out by the Phoenix Suns, 108-90, at home on Tuesday. Yet, LeBron James is accentuating the positive. Considering the state of the Suns — fully healthy, with largely the same roster as last season’s NBA Finals squad – compared with that of the Lakers — depleted, renovated — James’ […]

LeBron James’ former teammate Iman Shumpert ruffled some feathers with his rather spicy take on the Los Angeles Lakers forward. In an appearance on the The Bootleg Kev podcast, the Lakers star’s ex-teammate was vocal on how LeBron James “ruined basketball” with his decision to take his talents to the Miami Heat in 2010. Via […]

The final game on Tuesday’s five-game slate featured a matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns. All eyes were on LeBron James as The King continues to carry a weakened and struggling LA squad throughout what has been a very rocky campaign for them. LeBron has been known to turn quite a few […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is no longer the 20-year-old player who can run up and down the floor for 40 minutes per game. He is already 36 years old and possesses tons of miles in his body as he plays in Year 19 of his NBA career. With that said, some fans are […]

The story of the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers season has been untimely blows. The latest came in the form of an MCL sprain to Anthony Davis, who will be re-evaluated in four weeks. In the third quarter of Friday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jaden McDaniels fell backward into AD’s leg, forcing the eight-time All-Star […]

One can make a case about LeBron James being the greatest player of all time. It might be contentious, to say the least, but it’s hard to deny that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has to at least be in the conversation when talking about the GOAT. For most, however, one of the biggest flaws […]

A former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate is blaming LeBron James, now on the Los Angeles Lakers, for ruining basketball. According to ex-Cavs player Iman Shumpert, James “ruined basketball” when he left Cleveland for the Miami Heat. Shumpert shared his opinion on James’ business decision on the Bootleg Kev podcast on Monday: “It was Bron first going […]

The Golden State Warriors took care of business against the Sacramento Kings, handily dispatching their division rivals, 113-98. While the result was routine, their sideline servicing was anything but that on Monday night. Draymond Green’s son Dray Jr. was seen doing all he could to provide a helping hand for the Warriors. His efforts went […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers getting a day off on Monday, LeBron James was tuned in on the slate of NFL Monday football games. And sure enough, he enjoyed the time off, thanks to Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings. Jefferson, who was recently selected to the 2022 Pro Bowl for his second straight Pro […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to social media his thoughts on the Cleveland Browns’ devastating loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in NFL Week 15. Daniel Carlson’s field goal in the dying seconds of the game has led the Raiders to a stunning 16-14 win over the Browns Monday. As time expired, Carlson […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had himself one heck of a career, dominating the NBA essentially right since he came into the league in 2003. James is now in Year 19 of his career and is still playing at a high level as one of the best players in the world. Monday, SB […]

After powering the Chicago Bulls to a 115-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, DeMar DeRozan showed his appreciation for LeBron James and the battles they had over the years. James has been a massive thorn on DeRozan’s side for years now, even when LeBron was still with the Cleveland Cavaliers and DeMar […]

It’s a bit too early to say, but LeBron James should really need to figure out the winning project the Los Angeles Lakers must have in order to regain supremacy. If there’s one thing LeBron James evidently yearns for at this stage of his career, it is to win another championship. Undeniably, he is capable, […]

Alex Caruso’s Chicago Bulls defeated LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers, 115-110, in a hard-fought battle at the United Center on Sunday. Afterward, AC and LBJ’s social media activity confirmed what we already knew: it’s still nothing but love between the two championship-winning former teammates. Caruso had 17 points (6-of-11 FG, 3-of-5 3-pt FG), nine rebounds […]

The Chicago Bulls have been battered and bruised by the dreaded COVID-19 health and safety protocols as of late, with more than half the roster being forced on the sideline because of it. That didn’t stop DeMar Derozan from leading the men available to a resounding win over the Los Angeles Lakers. After the win, […]