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Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant would have turned 43 on Monday. Kobe’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, took to Instagram to share a simple yet truly heartbreaking message to her late husband on his very special day. Vanessa needed just nine words to express her love to the late, great Kobe Bryant (via Vanessa Bryant on […]

During Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook‘s introductory Zooms with the Los Angeles Lakers, both future Hall of Famers spoke about relishing the process of establishing a championship-caliber team. “As the season prolongs, we will figure it out,” Westbrook said. “There will be ups, there will be downs. That’s normal, that’s OK. We gonna figure out […]

August 23rd is Kobe Bryant’s birthday, and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made sure to remember the Purple and Gold legend along with the rest of the NBA. On his Instagram Stories, LeBron posted a couple of Kobe’s photos to honor the Lakers and basketball icon in what would have been his 43rd birthday. […]

This just in: Draymond Green wants his damn respect. The Golden State Warriors forward is a three-time All-Star, and now the 31-year old wants a spot alongside his pal LeBron James of the Lakers on the “all-washed team.” On Monday, Green shared a post from a Draymond stan account (lol) onto his Instagram story, which […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have become the odds-on favorite to come out of the loaded Western Conference. When you have LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Anthony Davis, that comes as no surprise. But Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy, who’s been alongside LeBron James since his second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, warns that it’s way […]

It’s no secret that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is nicknamed The King. He even refers to it himself. Which doesn’t sit well with some of his haters. And by some, we mean millions of them. Many LeBron naysayers have claimed that LBJ christened himself The King, and it’s almost a mortal sin to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook has already achieved a childhood dream in his hometown even before suiting up for the Purple and Gold. Westbrook threw the first pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday and he was absolutely ecstatic about his latest memorable moment. He posed for dozens of pictures with family members, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers traded away Rajon Rondo and Patrick Beverley to clear some luxury tax bill. In the process, however, they also got Eric Bledsoe who has been compared to LeBron James by CJ McCollum. In the latest episode of his “Pull Up with CJ McCollum” podcast, the Portland Trail Blazers star admitted he […]

Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James go a long way back, and luckily for Los Angeles Lakers fans, they’ll be able to see the chemistry that the two share in the upcoming 2021-22 season. In his recent appearance on the “All the Smoke” podcast of Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Anthony opened up about his friendship […]

Former Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers big man JaVale McGee had the privilege of playing alongside the best players of this era in LeBron James and Stephen Curry. While he definitely enjoyed his time with the two, he admitted he liked his time with the Purple and Gold more. In a recent AMA […]

We’re in the midst of the dog days of the NBA offseason, and that means endless speculation up until opening tip. The Los Angeles Lakers, as they are wont to do, have become the biggest topic of discussion thanks to their latest additions in LeBron James’ latest quest for a title. His former teammates, however, […]

You’ve probably seen LeBron James’ Space Jam: A New Legacy by now. However, I am 100% certain that you missed out on the surprise cameo made by San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili. Don’t believe me? Here, take a look at the clip yourself: The reason why you didn’t catch Manu in the film is […]

After two resurgent seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Carmelo Anthony called time on his stint playing alongside Damian Lillard. Now with the Los Angeles Lakers, Melo took some time to reflect on his memorable spell with the Blazers and what type of relationship he has with Lillard. Anthony is truly appreciative of how Lillard, […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard just dropped his fourth studio album, and it’s safe to say Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was more than impressed. Lillard released his album titled “Different On Levels The Lord Allowed” on Friday, and as expected, the whole NBA world is in disbelief of his music talent that’s […]

It’s safe to say Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James just found a new motivation to play even better in the upcoming 2021-22 season. LeBron surprisingly received zero votes in an ESPN poll asking scouts and NBA execs who the best player in the league is. Of course, it didn’t sit well with the King […]

We already knew three notable early-season dates for the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers: vs. the Golden State Warriors on opening night (Oct. 19), at the Phoenix Suns two days later, and a star-studded Christmas Day date with the Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center. Now, we know the rest. On Friday, the full 2021-22 NBA schedule […]

LeBron James is no longer that best player in the NBA. There, I said it. But the Los Angeles Lakers star certainly thinks he still is, or should at least be in the running. ESPN recently released results from a poll of anonymous NBA executives and scouts, asking them a handful of questions about the […]

If we’re counting accolades, the Los Angeles Lakers have a completely stacked roster with multiple future Hall of Famers. With their addition of an 8-time All-Star, they’re setting up for a huge bounce back season. But that’s not Russell Westbrook or Carmelo Anthony, that’s Dwight Howard. Howard has fallen very far off his once lofty […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ ultimate hater Skip Bayless just challenged the four-time MVP to an early morning workout. Apparently, the Fox Sports host is in LA and he’s making sure that ‘The King’ knows that he’s in the city with an absurd call out in the wee hours of the morning on Thursday. […]

LeBron James made it clear last season he was not a fan of the play-in tournament. The Los Angeles Lakers star’s reaction to the playoff before the playoff drew polarizing responses around the NBA. LeBron James on the play-in tournament: "Whoever came up with that s— needs to be fired" — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May […]

Russell Westbrook is loving life now that he’s back home in LA. His summer move to the Los Angeles Lakers has him all fired up as he looks forward to helping the Purple & Gold retake the title this coming season. Russ is doing his best bit to hype the Lakers faithful and his recent […]

Carmelo Anthony has pretty much done it all in what has been a decorated 18-year career in the league. After recently agreeing to join the Los Angeles Lakers to team up with long-time friend LeBron James, Melo came to an admission about the one thing he never thought would happen in his time in the […]

You could argue that one of the most underrated elements of LeBron James’ game is his passing. It looks like Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball doesn’t agree with this notion entirely. Ball was recently asked to rank the best passers in the NBA today, and his response probably won’t sit too well with LeBron (h/t […]

As 2021 Free Agency simmers out, the Los Angeles Lakers have three open roster spots — and many more questions than answers. Vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka spent early August utterly retooling the team around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Los Angeles acquired a ball-dominant third star, Russell Westbrook, who looks like an […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is feeling the disrespect — and he’s grateful for it. On Thursday, James took to Twitter and Instagram to react to an ESPN poll of NBA scouts and executives in which the Lakers’ 36-year old superstar, a four-time MVP, received zero votes for the current best player in the […]

James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets had a frustrating 2020-21 NBA season. They were the preseason favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2021 NBA Finals but got tripped up by Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs. The reality was a bitter pill to swallow for the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been spending a ton of time in the film room this summer. After the massive success of his blockbuster film ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’,  the four-time MVP has now put his attention to the latest Social Status x Nike short film called ‘FREE LUNCH‘ as James got […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will be facing Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the opener of the 2021-22 season, and LA legend Magic Johnson couldn’t get any more excited. On Twitter, Johnson praised the NBA for its epic key schedules that pit some of the best and most exciting teams […]

The Los Angeles Lakers still have a couple of open roster spots they will try to fill out before the new season tips off. For his part, however, LeBron James might not be pleased with LA’s rumored free agency plans regarding those open spots. It was earlier reported that Isaiah Thomas worked out for the […]

The NBA 2K22 ratings of a handful of the top players from around the league have been released and at this point, it’s safe to say that it has taken more than a few folks by surprise. LeBron James himself doesn’t seem to be too pleased with how the ratings have been handed out as […]

Fans got a first look at NBA 2K22 and some of the ratings for players are being revealed. On Wednesday, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry received his for the game. He was given a 96 overall, but that didn’t impress LeBron James. Nah should be 99! 🤷🏾‍♂️ — LeBron James (@KingJames) August 18, 2021 […]

The “GOAT” or greatest of all-time debate is one that is constantly weighed in on by many. And for some reason, it’s always intriguing to hear who thinks what when the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan GOAT debate is had. Detroit Pistons rookie and No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham has entered the chat. Speaking […]

Kevin Durant is one of the cover athletes of the highly-anticipated NBA 2K22 game. The Brooklyn Nets superstar is well aware of how stringent NBA 2K has been with regards to its player ratings, but at this point, KD is adamant that he deserves the elusive 99 rating. LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are two […]

While most people would say Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all time, Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham thinks otherwise. For him, the GOAT is Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Before anyone mocks the rook and criticize him from being unaware, Cunningham actually made a valid argument on his take–something that has long […]

It looks like the rumors are true that the Los Angeles Lakers are considering Isaiah Thomas as a potential support to their new Big 3 of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Thomas was among the three guards that the Lakers recently worked out along with Darren […]

In case you didn’t know the name Greg Brown III, you should now take note. The Portland Trail Blazers rookie just came up with what is easily the best dunk of the Summer League in Las Vegas. It was soo good that even Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James could not contain his emotions after […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went through a complete squad overhaul in the offseason. The arrival of several new players meant that others had to move on from their time in Hollywood. The Purple and Gold recently shared a tribute for all their departing players on Instagram, and it prompted a heartfelt reaction from none other […]

It’s mid-August, which means 2021 NBA Free Agency is just about over. Of course, like basketball and #NBATwitter, the wheeling and dealing never stops. But once Summer League ends Tuesday, NBA activity will largely drift into a pre-training camp lull. The Los Angeles Lakers have been the league’s most active organization this offseason. They orchestrated […]

Winning an NBA championship will always cement your legacy as an NBA player, but winning it by beating the odds and grounding your way to victory will always have a special place in the fans’ hearts. Here are five NBA titles that proved to be the toughest ones stars have won since the year 2000. […]