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The Los Angeles Lakers were among the most active teams in this year’s offseason. They completely revamped their roster as they made a blockbuster trade by giving up Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for superstar Russell Westbrook. After the trade, the Lakers swoop in Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Kent Bazemore, Carmelo Anthony, Wayne […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a busy offseason. They brought in Russell Westbrook and saw Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell go to Washington as part of the deal. They watched Alex Caruso sign with the Chicago Bulls, and then brought in a ton of veterans–including Carmelo Anthony, who finally gets to play […]

Carmelo Anthony is no longer that NBA superstar that he once was. The Los Angeles Lakers signing knows that fully well. But it remains to be seen if he’ll be part of the starting lineup or coming off the pine for the purple and gold. The whole idea of coming of the bench was entirely […]

Everyone said it couldn’t be done. Los Angeles Lakers fans were supposedly back at it again with their delusions that they could actually add a marquee star like Damian Lillard or Chris Paul on their roster. The photoshopped jersey swaps were widespread and had Lakers fans lusting over the possibilities.  The slander subsequently poured in […]

In a moment of absolute bliss for Los Angeles Lakers fans, Trevelin Queen basically became LeBron James for a few seconds against the Philadelphia 76ers. Don’t call me hyperbolic, Fred! That is assuming your name is Fred and you’re calling the above lede hyperbolic. If so, here’s my gosh slam proof. And as my mother […]

Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso have found their way back together with the Chicago Bulls. The pair both came from the Los Angeles Lakers before Ball was shipped off in the deal that brought Anthony Davis. Speaking out on his newest Bulls teammate, Ball summed up Caruso’s impact in two words. Via Joe Crowley of […]

Metta World Peace recently told the story of LeBron James recruiting him back in 2009 to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers. It quickly became a hot piece all over social media, leading to an inaccurate interpretation that World Peace rectified. Here’s the claim: Metta didn't want to play with Bron in Cleveland. 🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/H4xXC0niXA pic.twitter.com/HHmx6AMMnQ […]

LeBron James just made fun of everyone doubting Russell Westbrook’s fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. After the Purple and Gold traded for Russ to form a new Big 3 along with LeBron and Anthony Davis, fans and experts alike expressed concerns whether Westbrook is the right fit for the team. While his triple-double averages […]

We’ve all heard this story before. LeBron James is somehow defying time as he continues to be one of the most dominant forces in all of the NBA at the age of 36. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is actually going to be 37 this season, but at this point, it is clear that he’s […]

Coming into his 19th season in the NBA, it seems that LeBron James always finds a way to defy the odds and maintain a high-level of production year after year with the Lakers. In spite of his previous successes and Hall-Of-Fame career, it leaves one to ask the question: how would a LeBron James farewell […]

The Chicago Bears got preseason action started on Saturday against the Miami Dolphins, which gave fans a live look at first-rounder Justin Fields. The former Ohio State star has impressed heavily and that even caught the attention of LeBron James. Take a look at his reaction to Fields’ first NFL touchdown: Justin Fields is so […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have done a fantastic job in NBA free agency by adding pieces around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The biggest acquisition of them all was Russell Westbrook, who will join forces with the Lakers in search of his very first NBA title. To no one’s surprise, Russ is already in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made some pretty high-profile acquisitions this offseason. From Russell Westbrook to Carmelo Anthony, the star power has gone through the roof for the Purple & Gold that already boasted LeBron James on its roster. The chance to play alongside so many historically great names was not lost on fellow Lakers addition […]

Alex Caruso is ready to show the Chicago Bulls why he became a cult hero for Los Angeles Lakers fans. Caruso, who signed a four-year deal that’s worth $37 million with the Bulls earlier this week,  isn’t a major acquisition for Chicago, but the intangibles he can bring to the table could pay huge dividends […]

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James were without a doubt the two biggest stars in the NBA during the late 2000s. Who would have thought that a decade later, King James would not only join the Los Angeles Lakers but also bring a title to Kobe’s beloved franchise. However, Bryant’s former teammate, Metta World Peace, revealed […]

Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James were the two biggest stars entering the 2003 NBA Draft and have been linked together ever since. Now teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers, their rivalry has turned into a joint mission to win a title together in Hollywood. Melo’s former coach, George Karl, was recently under fire for his […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers seem poised to return to the promised land after the massive retooling they did in free agency. However if you ask Stephen A. Smith, he’s still going with Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. On Twitter, Smith did only pick the Nets to win over the Lakers in […]

Alex Caruso’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers may be over, but he will never forget his stint with the Purple and Gold and the plays he made with the team–especially the ones he made alongside LeBron James. There is no doubt the 27-year-old guard has forged a strong relationship with LeBron during their brief […]

LeBron James is gearing up for one of his most highly-anticipated seasons in recent memory. The Los Angeles Lakers just traded for Russell Westbrook and will be out for blood next season. But he isn’t the only Ohio native preparing for a much-awaited athletic feat. Jake Paul is set to face UFC star Tyron Woodley […]

At this point of his career, LeBron James can only be fully motivated by one person: LeBron James. LeBron has heard it all. The praises, the invectives, the comparisons, the hairline jokes, and of course, JR Smith’s drunken diatribes. But kidding aside, The King previously said he doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone anymore. […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are beyond excited after netting Russell Westbrook via trade, and for good reason. Pairing one former MVP with another seems like a no-brainer move to win a title. But Frank Vogel knows it’s going to take a lot more than innate talent to get their newly formed Big 3 to work. […]

The entire basketball world may be buzzing about the Los Angeles Lakers’ impressive haul in the offseason, but it looks like one man remains unfazed. Brooklyn Nets star Blake Griffin doesn’t appear to be too worried about LeBron James’ new-look Lakers, and the six-time All-Star even had a bit of advice for LA. Griffin’s message […]

Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka firmly believes the Purple and Gold got a rare kind of a player in superstar guard Russell Westbrook. While a lot has been said about Westbrook’s impact on winning (or lack thereof) and his thing for triple-doubles, Pelinka has nothing but high praises for the 32-year-old. In fact in […]

JR Smith has plans not only to go back to school but also become a college golfer, something that his former Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James fully supports. Smith is enrolling at the North Carolina A&T State University, which is set to begin classes on August 18. As reported earlier, however, […]

LeBron James knows a thing or two about monster dunks. The four-time NBA champion has thrown down dozens of vicious slams throughout his 18-year career. That’s why when he reacted to Gary Payton II’s throwdown for the Golden State Warriors at NBA Summer League, you best believe we were all looking for the clip. Check […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is in full support of Isaiah Thomas, who is attempting an NBA comeback after being in and out of the league for the past four years. Thomas has struggled to find a consistent home since being traded by the Boston Celtics to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017. Since then, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have “weighed” the idea of signing former All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas, according to the latest reporting from Marc Stein. Here’s what Stein writes in his Substack newsletter: The Los Angeles Lakers still have a few roster spots open and have weighed using one of them to sign former All-Star guard […]

Growing up in Los Angeles, Russell Westbrook dreamt of winning championships for the Lakers. He would even (try) sneaking out of school to attend the parades after the triumphs of his idol and future friend Kobe Bryant. 14 years into his NBA career, he’ll finally have a chance to compete for a title in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the middle of an eventful offseason after a disappointing postseason run. They lost to the Phoenix Suns in the opening round after leading the series, 2-1. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka then went out and rebuilt the roster to fit around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The most notable […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards, people asked questions about how the mercurial point guard will fit alongside superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. For them to mesh and make it work, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has a massive challenge for the new big three in an interview […]

Many consider Michael Jordan to be the greatest player of all time. Most of these folks believe that MJ would have been an unstoppable force even in today’s NBA. Count Metta World Peace as one of the firm believers in this notion. On a recent appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, Metta explained exactly why […]

Team chemistry is perhaps the biggest concern for the Los Angeles Lakers and their new-look squad entering the new season. The arrival of Russell Westbrook, in particular, could potentially complicate LA’s backcourt duties with LeBron James still expected to be the Lakers’ primary ball-handler. In his mind, though, Westbrook himself has no doubt that he’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is heading into Year 19, but his rookie cards are still worth a fortune. Per TMZ Sports, an extremely rare LeBron rookie card is set to hit the auction on Wednesday and is expected to sell for as much as $1.2 million. The collectible SP Authentic Exquisite Endorsements signed […]

Kyle Kuzma spent three seasons with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers, winning a title in the process. Kuzma was just traded to the Washington Wizards as part of the Russell Westbrook deal, but even though he won’t be LeBron’s teammate anymore, he’ll take the wisdom he learned from The King with him to […]

The future is still bright for Malik Monk even though the first chapter of his NBA career didn’t pan out well. After three disappointing seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, the former Kentucky Wildcats star, who used to be part of an electrifying backcourt tandem with De’Aaron Fox, is now with the Los Angeles Lakers after […]

On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers introduced 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony and 10-year veteran Kent Bazemore. Both players spoke to the media and discussed, among other things, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, embracing their roles, and the pursuit of an NBA championship. On Friday, the Lakers officially acquired Russell Westbrook, signed Anthony, Bazemore, Dwight Howard, Trevor […]

After years of rumors swirling around the possibility of a Los Angeles Lakers and Carmelo Anthony partnership, it finally happened as Melo signed a one-year contract with the Purple and Gold. Anthony has always been linked to the Lakers even before his buddy LeBron James joined the team in 2018. In 2014, as Anthony was […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Carmelo Anthony is a future hall of famer, he is a 10-time All-Star, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and an NCAA champion with Syracuse. However, despite the accolades, the newly signed Lakers forward recently revealed  there is one thing that is keeping him up at night and that’s winning an NBA Championship. […]

Carmelo Anthony signing with the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the biggest storylines to come out of free agency in the offseason. Unsurprisingly, LeBron James had a hand in Melo’s recruitment, which apparently, turned out to be the one thing that pushed Anthony towards agreeing to a deal with LA. According to Anthony, LeBron […]