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The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics 130-108 on Friday. The nationally-televised game marked both LeBron James’ long-awaited return to action and the Lakers’ worst defensive performance of the season. Afterward, Anthony Davis was rightfully critical of his team, citing, among other things, their lack of consistent effort, energy, and communication. He also […]

Celtics star Jayson Tatum channels his inner Paul Pierce to garner a new record in Boston’s win over LeBron James and the Lakers. Despite LeBron’s first game back from his injury, Tatum was able to shine in today’s marquee matchup, scoring 37 points, grabbing 11 rebounds while snatching three steals in a 130-108 win over […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have not lived up to the fans’ expectations early into the season. They were dubbed as the superteam to rival the Brooklyn Nets. However, a slew of injuries and overall inconsistent play have the supposedly mighty Lakers at a mediocre 8 – 8 record to start the season. […]

LeBron James will make his return to the Los Angeles Lakers starting lineup in a nationally-televised matchup against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Friday. LeBron has missed the past eight games (and 10 overall) since being diagnosed with an abdominal strain on Nov. 2. LeBron had been listed as a game-time decision for […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ star LeBron James is a game-time decision tonight against the Boston Celtics, per Jovan Buha of The Athletic: LeBron James is a game-time decision tonight, per Frank Vogel. — Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) November 19, 2021 The King has been out with an abdominal strain, and has missed ten games. In those games, […]

After missing the past eight games, LeBron James (abdominal strain) is officially listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers nationally-televised matchup against the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Get your popcorn ready. LeBron James remains out against Milwaukee but is getting his pregame work in with Phil Handy. This will mark the eighth straight […]

Wednesday’s marquee matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks produced quite a spectacle. It was the defending champions Bucks that emerged with a hard-fought 109-102 victory as all eyes focused on the individual matchup between reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis. Richard Jefferson, who used to be teammates with LeBron […]

Boston Celtics veteran Enes Kanter has been very vocal about his feelings about China and the alleged slave labor trade that goes unpunished in the said country. Kanter has now taken aim at Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who he believes is nothing but a mere puppet of the Chinese regime. Kanter recently went […]

The Boston Celtics will be playing their 16th game of the season on Friday night, but it will not be your typical regular-season contest. The C’s will be facing off against one of their fiercest rivals in the Los Angeles Lakers and for his part, it is clear that Jayson Tatum is very much looking […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could have definitely used LeBron James on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. LA put up a formidable fight, but in the end, it was Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champs Bucks that escaped with a hard-fought 109-102 victory. LeBron has been dealing with an abdominal injury that has kept him on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a disappointing 8-8 start. Are they in danger of spiraling out of control? They are not. That said, something needs to change if they’re going to win the Western Conference. Head coach Frank Vogel can start by allocating more consistent playing time to his young players. This rotation […]

The Los Angeles Lakers — who opened the 2021-22 NBA season as favorites to win the Western Conference — are an underwhelming 8-8 through their first 16 games, despite 12 of those coming at home and mostly against lottery teams (they also went 0-6 in the preseason). For the most part, their performance has been […]

The losses of the Los Angeles Lakers this season continue to pile up as quickly as their medical bills. The team absorbed its eighth defeat in as many wins on Wednesday night after bowing to the Milwaukee Bucks on the road, 109-102. While the Lakers had another strong showing from the returning Talen Horton-Tucker, they […]

Memphis-based rapper Young Dolph was killed on Wednesday in tragic shooting while inside a local bakery. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers mourned the passing of the rapper gone too soon. The Lakers star put out a message on Instagram, remembering a video shoot he once did while dancing to one of Young Dolph’s […]

Jimmy Butler tied LeBron James for the most 30-point triple-doubles in Miami Heat history after his show-stopping performance against the New Orleans Pelicans. Butler’s latest 30-point triple-double is the 4th of his career, all of which have come while playing for the Heat. With 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Pelicans, Butler […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a close one to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday behind an offensive explosion courtesy of reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The much-criticized Russell Westbrook actually had a noteworthy performance for LA, but it also featured a rather forgettable Shaqtin’ a Fool moment from the nine-time All-Star. Here’s a look at […]

LeBron James’ injury status remains unknown, but the Los Angeles Lakers star is hoping he can make his return real soon. Recent reports indicate that LeBron could suit up for the Lakers when they play the Boston Celtics on Friday. Including Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, James has already missed eight straight contests due […]

LeBron James put up a few shots on Wednesday prior to the Los Angeles Lakers’ high-profile matchup against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champions Milwaukee Bucks. By the way Lebron was moving around in his pre-game workout, it actually looked like he was going to suit up for LA to face the Bucks. James still […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade has a trophy case that any Hall of Famer would be proud of. He amassed countless accolades throughout a decorated basketball career. However, one individual award Wade never won was the Most Valuable Player trophy. Wade recently opened up about the 2008-09 MVP race wherein he came third in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were “gifted” 12 of their first 15 games at the supposedly-friendly confines of the Staples Center (er, Crypto.com Arena). The schedule looked relatively light: only four games against teams who qualified for the 2020-21 playoffs. They came out of that stretch 8-7 and, seemingly, without having figured anything out. Alas. Now, […]

The legendary Staples Center will be undergoing a name change in just over a month. On Christmas Day, the home of the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers will go by a new name: Crypto.com Arena. Reportedly the largest U.S. venue naming rights deal, the deal has been rumored to be around $700 million. According to […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans will receive a huge gift this Christmas. But it’s something that may be of an acquired taste. According to reports, the Lakers’ home arena, Staples Center, will be renamed as Crypto.com Arena on December 25. The Lakers moved to Staples Center in 1999 after spending memorable years at The Forum. While […]

As it is, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is already considered as one of the greatest players to have ever picked up a basketball. He also isn’t bad when it comes to his business ventures outside the basketball court. Cara Lombardo and Laine Higgins of the Wall Street Journal report that Fenway Sports Group […]

Stephen A. Smith has always been known for his hot takes about anything and everything sports-related. On a recent episode of ESPN’s First Take, the renowned broadcaster came out with arguably one of his biggest (and hottest) takes early in the NBA season. Unfortunately for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, he’s definitely not going to […]

Washington Wizards Kyle Kuzma spoke with Malika Andrews on what he learned with the Los Angeles Lakers. “Being here has been an extremely fun opportunity to come in and lead, and use my championship backgrond. I know everything I’ve learned from those two guys in LA…This is kind of what I wanted… An opportunity to […]

LeBron James has been out of action for the Los Angeles Lakers for two weeks now and despite some fear that the four-time NBA champ could be sidelined for up to two months due to an abdominal strain, recent reports suggest that he’s closing in on a return. LA’s next game will be a marquee […]

Back in 2010, the entire NBA world was waiting with bated breath for LeBron James to make the decision. Not just any decision. The Decision. On July 8th, 2010 James announced that he was officially signing with the Miami Heat, joining forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to form a Big Three that would lord […]

To say that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade have become good friends is an understatement. The uber-decorated future-Hall-of-Fame duo has garnered their fair share of individual and team accolades, with seven NBA championships and three Olympic golds to boot between the pair. While Wade retired in 2019 with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with a lot of bumps and bruises early on in the season. It looks like they’re finally getting some good news soon as LeBron James is reportedly nearing his return. According to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski, King James could be back in the Lakers lineup as early as Friday […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reacts to Alex Caruso’s return to the Staples Center for the first time since his move to the Chicago Bulls. James aired out his appreciation to the former Laker guard on Twitter, quoting a tweet of the pair shaking hands during the Bulls’ 121-103 victory last night. LeBron missed […]

Not long after the ball was tipped, it became readily apparent that the Los Angeles Lakers (8-7) were not going to beat the Chicago Bulls (10-4) on Monday at Staples Center. Not without LeBron James, and not with the game the Bulls’ three best players — all with notable Los Angeles roots — brought from […]

Anthony Davis was ejected from the Los Angeles Lakers’ blowout loss vs. the Chicago Bulls with 2:20 remaining in the third quarter. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel — along with the Staples Center crowd — was rightfully confused and peeved about the whole ordeal. Davis picked up his first technical midway through the first quarter […]

When Anthony Davis received his second technical foul leading to his ejection against the Chicago Bulls, his Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James quickly came to his side. Davis was ejected late in the third quarter while he was tying his shoes. He seemed to have said something to the official as the play went […]

Alex Caruso has been making waves for his new team, the Chicago Bulls, early in the season. So much so, that fans of the Los Angeles Lakers already seem to be regretting the team’s decision to let him walk away as a free agent back in the summer. Caruso recently sat down with The Athletic’s […]

It seems there’s a feud brewing between Kyle Kuzma and the city of Cleveland. The Washington Wizards took down the Cavaliers on Nov. 10, thanks in part to a pair of late threes from Kuzma. In a post-game interview, Kuzma credited his heroics to Cavs fans who had been heckling him all night and even […]

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers earned their first win in regulation without LeBron James of the season, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 114-106 at Staples Center. Barring a couple of tight moments, it was a relatively comfortable afternoon for Los Angeles. In the short term, that was just what the doctor ordered for a […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James is a big investor. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has used the latter half of his career investing into various companies and organization in order to secure his spot at the top. His latest exploits, though, involve two other superstars in their respective crafts. Damon Carr of Sports Illustrated […]

LeBron James has missed the last six Los Angeles Lakers contests, including today’s afternoon matchup with the San Antonio Spurs, with a right abdominal strain. The Lakers’ highly-anticipated squad has underperformed so far this season, and getting James back in the lineup is a huge step to correcting the course. Frank Vogel provided up an […]

It’s a big day for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson today. Jackson, one of the best college players to set foot in the NCAA, got his jersey retired today by his alma mater Louisville, in a big event to be attended by fans and students. This big ceremony has caught the eyes of many legendary […]