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Cade Cunningham, the potential number one pick of the 2021 NBA Draft, has kept an eye on two prolific superstars: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic. Cunningham is currently playing for the Oklahoma State Cowboys of the Big 12 Conference and is averaging an impressive 20.2 points, 6.3 rebounds […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers are going to repeat as champions, they’re going to need LeBron James and Anthony Davis in peak form. That’s priority no. 1. However, the three games since the All-Star break have spotlighted another essential component of their team: the bench. The second unit was one of the few weak spots […]

Like many people around the world, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James saw the news of the horrific Atlanta shootings, which reportedly involved the shooter’s point of emphasis being the Asian community. After a horrific event took place on Tuesday, people around the world sent out their condolences to the victims, and the families involved […]

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Minnesota Timberwolves and came away with a 137-121 victory. Of course, LeBron James had himself quite the game, finishing with a triple-double that pleads his case for an MVP award. He finished the game with 25 points, 12 assists, and 12 rebounds, leading Los Angeles […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard once again proved why he deserves to be mentioned in the MVP conversation this season after his performance on Tuesday night. Lillard led the Blazers to a 125-124 come-from-behind victory over the New Orleans Pelicans by dropping a 50-piece and calmly sank the clutch go-ahead free throws with 1.4 […]

Los Angeles Lakers star and newest member of the Boston Red Sox, LeBron James, can’t stop making history – whether it’s on the hardwood, the diamond, or in his investment portfolio. A fifth NBA championship would mark a major step forward in James’ chase of Michael Jordan in the basketball GOAT discussion. But he can’t obtain […]

For many NBA youngsters, facing off against Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a key item on their career bucket list. But if you ask Charlotte Hornets wunderkind LaMelo Ball, he feels a little “different” about it. The rookie was recently asked about his excitement for the Hornets’ upcoming matchup with James, marking their […]

Yes, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is 36 years old. But he still has the hops and the finesse to fool young guns like Karl-Anthony Towns with a smooth reverse lay-up. Against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, LeBron showed off his grace in a drive to the hoop. After discarding two defenders with a […]

During the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves’ game on Tuesday, LeBron James fired a beautiful dime to Kyle Kuzma, who finished the play with an easy two.   LeBron full-court dime to Kuzma 💰 pic.twitter.com/LAUx5YTDJ6 — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 17, 2021 The Lakers are near the top of the standings in the loaded […]

More often than not, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sees a play develop before everyone else. But Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards seems to have been studying LeBron’s tendencies. And he got rewarded for a steal and a bucket on Tuesday. It’s quite rare for LeBron to throw an errant pass. Usually, he gives […]

Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard joined an elite club Tuesday night against the Pelicans. Lillard became just the fourth NBA player ever to reach over 16,000 points and 4,000 assists in their first nine seasons. The four man list consists of some of the best playmakers in league history: Oscar Robertson, Larry Bird, and […]

March 16 is 3:16 Day, and for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, it was an opportunity to honor the great Stone Cold Steve Austin with his pre-game outfit. James came into Staples Center on Monday night with his own version of the WWE legend’s iconic Austin 3:16 shirt (h/t SportsCenter on Twitter): 3:16 vibes […]

News broke of LeBron James buying a share of the Boston Red Sox of the MLB on Tuesday, stirring up reactions across the sports world. With the Los Angeles Lakers star dipping his feet into the baseball market, Erik Spoelstra shared his reaction to the news. Spo on LeBron now owning a piece of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James just added “MLB franchise owner” to his ever-growing list of accolades. The King has recently come out with his first activity on social media since purchasing the Boston Red Sox, and it turned out to be a pretty fitting response from LeBron. James needed just three emojis to confirm […]

LeBron James has made history, once again. This time, it’s related to his new ownership stake in the Boston Red Sox. And no, it’s not by becoming the first New York Yankees fan to own a share of their heated rival (the latest example of his inconsistent fandom). Fenway Sports Group, which owns and operates […]

Count LeBron James among the number of folks in awe of the New England Patriots’ spending spree at the unofficial start of free agency. James, once a star high school football recruit himself, tweeted Bill Belichick has him “all the way F’d up” after Belichick and the Pats made a number of impact moves on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be at less than full strength yet again when they welcome in the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Staples Center tonight. LeBron James and company will once again be without Anthony Davis, amongst others with Minnesota in town. Los Angeles is 26-13 overall and so far this year are 19-20-0 against […]

After re-evaluating Anthony Davis’ calf strain/Achilles tendonosis last Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that the superstar big would be out another two weeks, at least. “Anthony Davis was examined by team doctors this evening,” the team said in a statement. “He is progressing in his recovery and has been cleared to enter the next […]

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers may have been as short-handed as any game this season. They also might have been at their best. L.A. took on the Golden State Warriors without rotation mainstays Anthony Davis (calf strain), Marc Gasol (health and safety protocols), and Alex Caruso (mild concussion), along with deep reserves Jared […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Nico Mannion is already living the dream of playing in the NBA. However, he was given a rather brutal welcome moment by none other than Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on Monday. While the Lakers were bringing up the ball, James decided to give his teammate a good, tough screen […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has set yet another milestone in his 18th season. After finishing with a triple-double against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, StatMuse said LeBron became the first player in NBA history to tally 10 triple-doubles after turning 35 years old. LeBron James is the first player in NBA history […]

LeBron James has retaken the top spot as MVP favorite after Joel Embiid suffered a knee injury that is expected to keep him out for the next couple weeks. James is at +115 odds to win league MVP, per BetOnline.ag. Nikola Jokic has the second-best odds at +250, while Embiid has slipped to third (+600). […]

There’s a new cat in town and he goes by the name of Aleksej Pokuševski. The Oklahoma City Thunder rookie just had a performance for the books on Sunday — literally — as he shattered a number of long-standing NBA records previously held by the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Pokuševski helped the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the middle of the regular season, currently ranked third in the Western Conference. Even with Anthony Davis sidelined, this team is still making a strong push for a potential NBA title for the second year in a row. Additionally, LeBron James is making a bid to win the MVP […]

LaMelo Ball has been nothing short of spectacular in his young career for the Charlotte Hornets. He is still in his first season in the NBA, but has the innate ability to get his teammates involved and find his own shot. Ball is already one of the best playmakers in the league and is a […]

LeBron James has taken a more vocal approach to racial and political issues in recent years as he continues to be a valuable role model on the Los Angeles Lakers. With it being the tragic one-year anniversary of Breonn Taylor’s death, James took to Twitter to show love toward Taylor. #SAYHERNAME 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣 Continue to Rest […]

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers on Friday, but Kyle Kuzma won the night. On an evening when the Lakers learned Anthony Davis will be out at least two more weeks, Kuzma carried the scoring load in L.A.’s 105-100 victory at Staples Center. Looking ahead to the second half of the season, I […]

Kyle Kuzma called the Los Angeles Lakers’ first half a “win.” All things considered, he’s right. They’re 24-13 with the league’s best defense, despite rarely fielding their best effort. L.A. has flaws — shooting, rim protection, wing depth — but it’s difficult to gauge how pernicious those will be when the games really count, as […]

When it comes to weight training, LeBron James is keeping it in the family. James posted a video to his Facebook page showcasing his home training facility, with cameos from Bronny and Bryce Maximus. We need a James Family montage a la Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan in the Rocky and Creed franchises. It […]

In many ways, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ quest to repeat has gone anything but according to plan. From navigating stringent Covid-19 protocols to dealing with an array of injuries, to even contending with the rise of a new championship contender in the Western Conference, the Lakers’ road to the Finals has featured […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has a guaranteed spot on the Tokyo Olympics roster if he’s interested in returning. According to Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation, James is undecided on whether or not he’s going to be playing in the Olympics. LeBron didn't commit nor say he wouldn't commit to Team USA for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers return to action in their first game after the All-Star break on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. The defending champs will officially get the second half of their season underway and for LeBron James, the four-time league MVP is all systems go for the rest of the way. LeBron has come […]

Purple and gold reign once again. The Los Angeles Lakers — fresh off winning the franchise’s 17th championship in the bubble — sold more official merchandise in the United States than any other NBA team through the first half of the 2020-21 season, the league revealed on Thursday. Not surprisingly, LeBron James, in his 18th […]

LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers are currently behind the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns at the top of the Western Conference. The Lakers have been without Anthony Davis for a few weeks now, and they’ve been struggling a bit with him sidelined. With Davis out and his return date unclear, Los Angeles is looking to […]

Who would’ve thought that sports cards would command insane prices these days? More than a year ago, most people never give much thought about this hobby, let alone invest a lot of money in it. Only a chosen few had the foresight to see how massive the sports card industry could become. Among those people […]

Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner and president Jeanie Buss has said LeBron James is a real-life superhero. And in a recent tweet, Buss doubled down on her earlier statement, highlighting the elite standards of the Lakers organization. Buss believes that LeBron’s superhero-like persona fits the winning culture of the Purple and Gold. She recently spoke […]

Following a win on February 28, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James lamented the continued absence of fans at Staples Center. “It just gives you an extra boost,” he told reporters. “I would love for us to start having fans here in California, especially here at Staples. It would just add so much for us.” […]

It seems as though the NBA is rewarding the 16 teams that made the 2020 playoffs last season with some new uniforms. The league has been at the forefront of releasing different styles of jerseys, as what seems to be a daily occurrence. This brings us to the NBA Earned Jerseys reveal. The latest to […]

CLUTCH Summary: A different world exists where a mega-trade involving Kevin Love and Paul George, with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavs, and Indiana Pacers, actually happened. Hindsight allows us to know that the Pacers made the right move trading Paul George to the Thunder. As time goes on, how people appreciated Kevin Love at […]