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Phoenix Suns swingman Mikal Bridges figured in a scary fall on Friday, following an accidental collision with LeBron James in their preseason match at the Talking Stick Resort Arena. In the midway part of the first quarter, Bridges blew by James and made an explosive move to the hole. The 24-year-old completed the left-handed lay-in […]

Retired NBA player-turned-analyst Paul Pierce usually doesn’t give out praises to his former on-court adversary LeBron James. However, The Truth somehow changed his tune on Friday, calling the Los Angeles Lakers star “the best point guard” in the league right now. Pierce joined Rachel Nichols and Richard Jefferson in the latest episode of ESPN’s The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fresh off the 17th championship in franchise history, and general managers from around the NBA believe they are positioned to run it back this year. In fact, 81 percent of general managers picked the Lakers to repeat as champions as part of the NBA’s 19th annual GM survey. It is […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James are two of the best athletes in the world today. Former United States President Barack Obama is a fan of them both and even said there’s a glaring similarity between James and Curry. Obama appeared on The Bill Simmons Podcast and discussed all […]

By this time, the impact of having Rajon Rondo on an NBA roster is undeniable. The new Atlanta Hawks point guard has blessed multiple teams with his court savvy and experience that have created success for Rondo’s teams. Earlier in his career, he won his first title with the Boston Celtics and last season, his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had some incredible teams in their history. Getting your jersey retired as a Los Angeles Laker makes you part of an extremely exclusive club. This is what makes the talent level on this current roster so impressive. On the daily Locked On Lakers podcast, host Anthony Irwin explains why he […]

Veteran forward Jared Dudley spent 16 minutes on the floor in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ preseason win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, scoring three points via a long-distance bomb. With that, LeBron James gave Dudley a new nickname after the game. On his Instagram Stories, James shared his new nickname for Dudley. Dudley’s lone […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis both made their preseason debuts for the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, as they took on Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns. Unsurprisingly, both L.A. superstars didn’t log heavy minutes in the contest, and the fact that they were both iced up on the bench produced a few jokes about […]

According to NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, the late, great Kobe Bryant would have been quite proud of his beloved Los Angeles Lakers winning the franchise’s 17th NBA championship. With superstar forward LeBron James and former New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis leading Los Angeles to a title down in Orlando as a result of […]

Dennis Schroder made it very clear that he wants to start for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020-21. But the eight-year veteran point guard may not necessarily get his wish. When asked whether Schroder would be the Lakers starting point guard when the season begins on Dec. 22, in a matchup with the Los Angeles […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is a known NFL fan, which extends to his love for the Madden video game franchise over the years. Apparently, he’s crazy annoying to play against though, according to his teammates. That’s cause LeBron James, potentially the greatest player of all-time, is a Madden play-call spammer. Back in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently sought an honest opinion from his old pal in Gilbert Arenas regarding the game of his eldest son in Bronny James. After hearing what the former Washington Wizards star has to say, LeBron instantly agreed and responded with an ecstatic ‘dead on’ remark, via Complex Sports. LeBron asked […]

We can all now put the endless Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors to rest after he confirmed his commitment to the Milwaukee Bucks for the next five years. The two-time NBA MVP announced on Tuesday that he will be signing a gargantuan $228.2 million extension – the most lucrative deal recorded in NBA history. While the […]

Even before Los Angeles Lakers fans got a glimpse of what Talen Horton-Tucker can do, LeBron James already knew of his potential the first time he saw the 20-year-old play. In fact, LeBron was so impressed, he told his agent Rich Paul to keep his eye out on Horton-Tucker. In a conference call with the […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year guard Talen Horton-Tucker has impressed in a big way this preseason. In fact, THT has been so good that even superstar forward LeBron James has praised the up-and-comer in recent days. Of course, the Internet remains undefeated as fans quickly managed to dig up a tweet from 2015, one in which […]

With Charlotte Hornets rookie point guard LaMelo Ball officially a member of the NBA fraternity after coming off the board at No. 3 overall last month, it appears as though his father, LaVar Ball, is back in the news creating headlines as well. With the elder Ball back at it in regards to speaking about […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo suddenly announced on Tuesday that he was signing his supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. When asked about Antetokounmpo’s decision, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers shared his approval for Giannis remaining committed to the Bucks. LeBron on Giannis’ extension with Bucks: “I think it’s great he’s staying there and committed to […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis have yet to log any minutes in the preseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, but that won’t be the case on Wednesday. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James and Davis will be active versus the Phoenix Suns. Barring any changes, James and Davis will play in the first half against […]

Despite relocating to another city, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to show his loyalty and extend help for his hometown of Akron, Ohio. The LeBron James Family Foundation’s latest initiative is a new community hub in Akron called House Three Thirty: This!!! This is what all the blood, sweat, and tears have led […]

Monday night produced one of the most enthralling matchups of the season, a high-octane contest between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns. The thriller between two recent Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson of Baltimore and Baker Mayfield of Cleveland, went right down the wire, and it prompted equally pumped reactions from the likes of […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently took a quick stroll down memory lane on Instagram. The four-time NBA champ came across a decade-old post from his days with the Miami Heat, and LeBron thought it would be a good idea to use the same as a bit of a reminder for all his critics. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Bugs Bunny are scouring the internet and asking their fans to submit ideas for a potential Xbox video game inspired by the Space Jam: A New Legacy film via a post on his Instagram account. The film which has been in production since 2019 is set to be […]

LOS ANGELES — With eight days remaining before the start of the 2020-21 NBA season, the Los Angeles Clippers have a lot of work left to do. After two preseason games against the Los Angeles Lakers, who were without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Clippers are 0-2 despite Kawhi Leonard and Paul George playing […]

Sunday’s preseason game against the Washington Wizards marked Kevin Durant’s first game back from injury. Tons of players and fans expressed their joy in seeing the Brooklyn Nets star back on the floor after so long. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers joined the fun, too, as he expressed his excitement to see Durant […]

Marc Gasol has had no problems fitting in with the Los Angeles Lakers, something that he credits to team superstar LeBron James. Prior to tip-off for the Lakeshow’s second preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, the 35-year-old center praised The King for embracing him the moment he joined the reigning champions in […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis just watched from the sidelines when the Los Angeles Lakers returned to the court for their two preseason games against the Los Angeles Clippers. Since this offseason is regarded the shortest turnaround in NBA history, the Lakers are expected to rest their two best players to keep them fresh before […]

Like most other teams in the NFL, the Jacksonville Jaguars have not been able to stop Tennessee Titans star running back Derrick Henry. When Henry found the end zone with less than a minute left in the second quarter, he celebrated his dominance by channeling another player who has dominated another league with whom he also shares a […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony came out scorching hot off the bench in their preseason opener against the Sacramento Kings. His impressive performance eventually caught the attention of his Banana Boat crewmate in Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The NBA icon gave a shoutout for him on Twitter. WALKING BUCKET!!!!! @carmeloanthony tough!! 😤😤😤 […]

The 2020-21 NBA season is right around the corner, which means the fantasy basketball season is upon us as well. With a little more than a week to go before the regular season tips off, most fantasy basketball leagues will have their drafts within the next week. Team owners are studying who to draft, what strategy […]

Former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas reached out to an ex-nemesis in the hopes of learning about the ins and outs of coaching. Arenas admitted on his show, “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas,” that he asked LeBron James if he could intern for the Los Angeles Lakers. And he’s willing to do it for free. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers held out some of their key starters during Friday’s preseason game versus the Los Angeles Clippers, allowing Talen Horton-Tucker to steal the show. Following Horton-Tucker’s stellar performance, LeBron James took to Twitter to praise the second-year forward. Telling you right now! This kid is flat out SPECIAL! Mark my words https://t.co/KOYtlFxNVV […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers’ preparations for the new NBA campaign now in full swing, four-time champion LeBron James is already doing his bit to get back in top form. The King recently shared a few videos of himself working out in the gym, while also sending a stern warning to the rest of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently took to Instagram to share an inspiring post pertaining to his incoming 18th season in the league. The four-time NBA champ’s post was flooded mostly by messages of respect and congratulations, but for the part of Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., it was an opportunity to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was named Time Athlete of the Year. Upon learning of the recognition, the four-time NBA MVP composed a simple post on Facebook to convey how he feels about it: Honored. Time magazine has released its Persons of the Year and named LeBron James as 2020’s most influential athlete. The […]

LeBron James believes that Anthony Davis is more talented than Kyrie Irving. As simple and straightforward as that. Speaking on the Road Trippin’ podcast, James broke down the advantages Davis has over the point guard (via Nico Martinez of Fadeaway Sports). “You know we talk about Kyrie (Irving) as far as how gifted he is. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has just added another feather in his cap, as the four-time NBA champion is named as TIME’s Athlete of the Year for 2020. In a year that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons, LeBron has stood out among his peers in the sports world as not only […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, along with the majority of teams in the NBA, will have no fans in attendance for home games in the upcoming season. Despite experiencing no fans in the bubble this year, LeBron James still isn’t comfortable playing with an empty arena. “It’ll never be something that’s comfortable, something I can be […]

ESPN has just released the last bit of their annual Top 100 players in the NBA, and to say that the Los Angeles Lakers are well represented would be a complete understatement. As a matter of fact, ESPN has ranked LeBron James and Anthony Davis as the Top 2 players in the entire league for […]

A clip of a youth football coach hitting his player has been making rounds on the Internet. The clip reached Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and, as expected, he wasn’t too pleased with what he just watched. Via his Instagram Stories, James re-posted the clip and delivered a strong message. “Ain’t no 🤬 way!!” […]