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The Los Angeles Lakers duo of Anthony Davis and LeBron James was in a jovial mood following their Orlando ‘bubble’ opening night victory against cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, on Thursday night. The two were caught on camera kidding around, as Davis demanded that LeBron speed things up prior to the two departing for […]

As expected, players and coaches on both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers took a knee during the national anthem prior to tip-off of what turned out to be a tremendous contest between the two top teams in the Western Conference. Lakers superstar LeBron James raised a close fist while he was […]

The NBA is officially back, and naturally, the controversial nature of the sport is once again alive and kicking. Well, that’s at least what Los Angeles Clippers supporters think, as their team suffered a disappointing 103-101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night. According to some Clippers fans, a whistle should have been […]

LeBron James made big plays on both sides of the floor and led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-101 statement win over rivals Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. But instead of acknowledging his greatness in the clutch, The King opted to talk about societal change in his post-game interview. Abiding by his promise, the […]

The King just secured the Los Angeles Lakers first win in Orlando. After converting a go-ahead basket in the Lakers’ final offensive possession to give his team a two-point lead, LeBron James stepped up big time once again on the other side of the floor to lockdown both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The Los […]

LeBron James just proved why he’s still the best player in the NBA. As the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers dueled in their first games of the NBA’s restart, James nailed the game-winner with 12 seconds remaining in regulation. The four-time MVP missed his first attempt, but grabbed the rebound and put it […]

Things are getting intense on opening night of the NBA restart in the “Battle of L.A.” The Los Angeles Lakers are currently taking on the Los Angeles Clippers in a game that has been close from the opening tip. Early in the second half, LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard got into it a bit, with […]

The quest for The King’s throne is officially underway. And, he’s not letting up. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers finally got back on court against city-rivals Los Angeles Clippers after a four-month layoff. And, early in the second quarter, James rocked the bubble with a powerful slam to announce his return. With plays […]

LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are two of the biggest superstars in the NBA. They also are total opposites. James is an extrovert and lives for the spotlight, while Leonard is an introvert who is trying to stay out of the limelight as much as possible. This stark difference was on full display when NBA […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis says one of the ways he motivates small forward LeBron James is by calling The King “old.” James is 35 years old and has a ton of miles on his body. However, he is still arguably the best player in the game and leads the NBA in assists. […]

Anthony Davis used to get really upset when the Los Angeles Lakers would lose a game before the season was suspended in March. That’s when LeBron James would step in as the leader of the team and give everyone advice. Via Dave McMenamin of ESPN: “You know, I used to be so upset and so, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to social media on Thursday morning to share an essay that former U.S. Representative John Lewis wrote for The New York Times shortly before his passing. The day of the John Lewis funeral, it is worth noting, came with several people doing similar things. Powerful!!! Hope everyone reads […]

In an effort to bring light to social injustices around the globe, most NBA players are planning to display unique messages on their jerseys as the season resumes inside the Orlando bubble. However, some players are choosing to forgo this opportunity, including stars like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler and Joel Embiid. As part […]

With three championship rings and 16 All-Star nods to his credit, LeBron James has already proven himself as one of the greatest players in NBA history. But what should fans expect from the Los Angeles Lakers superstar as this 2019-20 NBA season resumes inside the Orlando bubble? Now in his 17th season of service, James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially resume their quest for the franchise’s 17th NBA championship on Thursday after a four-month pause. However, the extended hiatus amid a global pandemic and nationwide movement for justice doesn’t mean the team isn’t still taking the court with Lakers icon Kobe Bryant fresh in their hearts and minds. On the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been on the wrong end of some harsh criticism for his silence with regards to the latest controversy between the NBA and China. It was recently revealed through an ESPN investigation that several American coaches have raised concerns about how their Chinese counterparts have been abusing participants of […]

One Western Conference exec has high praise for Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell. The anonymous executive told Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report that Mitchell reminds him of LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Dwyane Wade. The front office guy also mentioned how he doesn’t think the Jazz can build around Rudy Gobert if they are […]

Once upon a time, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was labeled as a choker. The phenom from Akron was often hit with the “LeChoke” tag for shying away (i.e. passing to Donyell Marshall) or coming up short in the clutch. However, after a few notable big-game failings during the first half of his illustrious […]

Count Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James as someone who likes Anthony Davis’ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar look. Due to an eye injury, Davis wore goggles at practice on Wednesday. Coupled with his beard and hair, the Lakers big man looked a lot like Abdul-Jabbar. LeBron's feeling the new look. 🥽✅ (📷: @KingJames) pic.twitter.com/pn5PQQz847 — theScore (@theScore) […]

Some believe Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is really living like a king in the Orlando bubble. The King has been silent about his accommodations on social media, but the rumor has been a centerpiece of fan memes about the bubble. On Complex Sports’ Load Management podcast, Lakers guard and social media superstar Alex […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not going to let anything stop him from celebrating his world-famous Tuesday habit. As it turns out, LeBron is still intent on carrying on with his “Taco Tuesday” tradition despite being in the confines of the Disney World bubble. James was recently captured literally screaming his famed “Taco […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade believes his pal, Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James, is still the best player in the world. However, the Miami Heat icon thinks Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo will repeat as MVP in 2020. "LeBron is the best player in the game right now… But overall, Giannis has been […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard JR Smith claims LeBron James reads a lot more now compared to their days on the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the latest episode of the “Inside the Green Room with Danny Green” podcast, Smith said James is the same person he was in Cleveland, though he pointed out that reading is a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James revealed some of his discussions with Louisville residents following Breonna Taylor’s murder at his press conference on Tuesday.  Taylor was a 26-year-old Black woman who was shot by three Louisville police officers in her own apartment. According to Louisville police, the drug warrant operation was targeting two other people […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is as motivated as ever to add to his championship total and deliver the franchise its 17th NBA championship in James’ 17th season. But, considering the extenuating circumstances, James is dropping his tradition of going off-the-grid for the playoff push.Historically, James locks into “Zero Dark Thirty-23 Mode“, during which […]

It has been more than six months since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away, but his memory is still as fresh as ever in the minds of fans, loved ones, and LeBron James. Although so much has happened since Kobe’s passing that has turned the world upside down, the Lakers are keeping […]

Throughout his career in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been a dominant force on both ends of the floor. Although he may not be the lockdown defender of old at 35, he’s had some iconic moments defensively during his Hall-of-Fame-caliber career that put him in elite company like his unforgettable chase-down […]

Los Angeles Lakers beat writer Harrison Faigen retweeted a screenshot of LeBron James’ media availability Zoom call wherein the 15-time All-Star was seen sitting on a lush red “throne” while he’s receiving post-game therapy. King James sure knows how to take the stage.  https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1288138660978626565   When the joke was pointed out to the four-time MVP, […]

Current ESPN analyst Paul Pierce previously turned some heads when he excluded Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James from his top-five all-time list. According to the future Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics legend, that can still change, on one condition. Asked about what a fourth title would mean for James’ legacy on ESPN’s “NBA Countdown,” Pierce […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend and former team president Magic Johnson has given his two cents worth on the MVP debate between LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Unsurprisingly, Magic is going with LeBron, a player who he himself recruited to LA in 2018, as the clear winner. Johnson detailed his argument to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis had fun on the bench during the team’s final scrimmage against the Washington Wizards on Monday. Both James and Davis didn’t play, so they took joy in cheering for their teammates. Back-to-back threes for Caruso and LeBron is loving it 👏 pic.twitter.com/ngWUNQlOkf — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July […]

J.R. Smith has already had his first heat-check with the Los Angeles Lakers. The streak shooter lit it up from downtown in Monday’s scrimmage against the Washington Wizards, draining six of his seven three-point attempts, including this impressive double-clutch triple while avoiding a block attempt by Ish Smith. Contested double-clutch three. Casual for JR 🔥 […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is only in his third NBA season, but he’s already being labeled as a veteran. And even though Kuzma is just 25 years old, he can be considered a veteran Laker—at least compared to the rest of the roster. Ahead of the Lakers’ Monday afternoon scrimmage with the Washington […]

The Los Angeles Lakers can breathe a sigh of relief. The Lakers lost Anthony Davis to an eye injury in a recent scrimmage, but the injury doesn’t seem to be too bad. While Davis was held out of Monday’s scrimmage against the Washington Wizards, he could have gone if the game actually counted. Los Angeles […]

The supposed Kobe Bryant-LeBron James feud is arguably the greatest sports rivalry that never really took off the way fans wanted it to. While the pair of game-changing superstars had some epic run-ins during the regular season, Kobe and LeBron never got a chance to go Mano y Mano in the grandest stage. The two […]

If you’re a betting man, then you’re likely to take Giannis Antetokounmpo as your pick for this season’s Most Valuable Player award — and for good reason. The 25-year-old has been killing it for the Milwaukee Bucks, leading his team to the best record in the league thus far. Moreover, he’s also putting up better […]

Dion Waiters seems to have more appreciation for the veteran leadership of LeBron James as he prepares for his first stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. Waiters admitted he was “stubborn” when he and James played together with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2014-15 season. However, the new Lakers guard said he has since learned […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has not missed a beat as he prepares to lead the Purple and Gold into the seeding games in Orlando. James has been having quite a bit of fun during exhibitions, and his banter game has been on full display in the past few days. Via Joe Vardon of […]

With the 2020 WNBA season officially underway, no less than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James showed his full support for the league by rocking WNBA merch on Saturday. James is not the only one who joined in on this initiative, with a fair amount of other NBA players also opting to show their full […]