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On Tuesday night at the Staples Center, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers had an opportunity to bounce back from their loss to the Denver Nuggets in the team’s preseason opener. Unfortunately, Los Angeles fell short on their home floor with the team unable to get off a shot at the buzzer in the […]

Much has been said about Lance Stephenson’s addition to the Los Angeles Lakers. Most reactions have poked fun at the enigmatic shooting guard for being one-fourth of L.A.’s “Meme Team,” but LeBron James is singing a different tune, even praising his new teammate as someone who’ll run through a wall for the Lakers. Well, Stephenson […]

Like a baby’s first step, solid food, and whatnot, LeBron James’ set of firsts in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey are events that are all worth noting. The hype is real and James is building his new kingdom under the bright lights of Hollywood. So when the four-time MVP managed to hammer down his first […]

LeBron James is the latest superstar to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, effectively filling the void left by Kobe Bryant. James is filling more than just that superstar void; he’s also taking Kobe’s old stall in a newly renovated Staples Center locker room. Kobe stans will be furious. LeBron is in Kobe’s old stall(s) […]

We all had the chance to see LeBron James playing in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform during his preseason debut against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. Now we will finally get to see James don the purple and gold before a raucous Lakers crowd in Los Angeles when they take on the Nuggets in the […]

In only a few short days of training camp, newly-signed Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo has been surprised by LeBron James’ leadership, now under a different light after playing alongside him. “I played against him for 13 years now, but obviously I think what your hear versus what you see is a little […]

With the move of Lebron James to the Los Angeles Lakers, LaLaLand is again the center of the basketball universe. The acquisitions they had in both the draft and free agency give them a lot of flexibility in terms of the lineups they will be able to put in the floor. They envision themselves as […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith says he wouldn’t be surprised if the Los Angeles Lakers make a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers which brings All-Star power forward Kevin Love to Los Angeles. The Cavs signed Love to a four-year, $120 million extension this offseason, meaning the franchise will now pay Love roughly $145 million over the next […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will make his Staples Center debut Tuesday when the team takes on the Denver Nuggets. James made his Lakers debut Sunday night in San Diego and finished with nine points while shooting 2-of-6 from the field, 2-of-2 from beyond the arc, and 3-of-4 from the free-throw line. The four-time […]

Following Sunday night’s preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets, most member of the Los Angeles Lakers bused their way back from San Diego to Los Angeles. LeBron James, however, decided to take a different means of transportation back The City of Angels. Just as Kobe Bryant did throughout portions of his career with the Lakers, […]

New Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee is already seizing the opportunity to play alongside LeBron James in the purple and gold, racking up 17 points during a short preseason debut alongside The King. “It’s definitely amazing to be able to say after I retired I played with the greatest, and some of the greatest […]

LeBron James’ very first game in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey was a new experience for him and NBA fans across the world, as he donned the purple and gold for the first time after 11 years with the Cleveland Cavaliers and four with the Miami Heat. The King took to Instagram to share just […]

The preseason debut for LeBron James in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform is officially in the books. The three-time NBA champion wore the purple and gold for the first time on Sunday night in San Diego and kicked started a new era for the storied franchise. As anticipated, James didn’t play much in his first […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ new golden boy LeBron James is arguably the biggest name in the basketball world right now. Although not as big of a name as the King, LaVar Ball may rival his prominence when it comes to basketball in the Hollywood area. Father of promising young Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball, LaVar […]

The love affair between Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Rajon Rondo continues, as the two former rivals are enjoying being on the same team after battling each other for so many years. James and Rondo are two of the brightest minds to have ever played the game. On both sides of the ball, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their preseason campaign on Sunday in a home game against the Denver Nuggets. While it’s merely just a glorified practice game, the game is still worthy of a headline, considering that it was the Lakers debut of LeBron James. It did not take James long to record his first […]

The revamped Los Angeles Lakers will finally show their wares against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. The Lakers have revealed their starting lineup for the preseason opener against the Nuggets: Lakers starting lineup to open the preseason: LeBron, Rondo, KCP, Ingram, McGee — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) September 30, 2018 With Lonzo Ball still working his way […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the start of the 2018-19 NBA season, and they are having a lot of fun doing so. It is the beginning of a new era in Los Angeles, and head coach Luke Walton knows how important it is to get this era off to a […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball underwent arthroscopic knee surgery back in July and was expected to return to basketball activities in training camp. Ball was initially expected to brought back slowly into the mix, but the former number two pick in the 2017 NBA draft was reportedly up to speed during the Lakers training […]

LeBron James could legitimately play every position for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he wants his new team to show the same kind of fluidity this year. Today, we always hear that basketball has become “positionless”. Players are too versatile to be restricted to just one role. Guards are getting bigger and gaining post skills. […]

Svi Mykhailiuk, the 47th pick of the 2018 NBA draft and who just signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, has been earning some good reviews from his Laker teammates. One of those he has impressed so far is newly-acquired superstar Lebron James. When asked about his thoughts on Mykhailiuk, James had a […]

Any team with LeBron James on its roster can expect big things. As for the four-time league MVP himself, he’s looking forward to the Los Angeles Lakers playing a brand of basketball that’s less defined by positions, per Joey Ramirez of NBA.com. “We want to be a positionless team,” LeBron James said at Saturday’s practice. […]

LeBron James knows talent when he sees it and he’s already hyping up Charlotte Hornets rookie Miles Bridges. The super athletic swingman in Charlotte enthused the Carolina crowd against the Boston Celtics on Friday. In their first preseason game, Bridges completed multiple highlight-reel dunks. Bridges’ performance impressed LeBron so much, he took to Twitter to […]

LeBron James is taking on a mentorship role with many of his new Los Angeles Lakers teammates and that includes Lonzo Ball. James is already impressed with Ball despite the fact that Ball is still working his way back from offseason surgery. LeBron said he’s impressed with how far along Lonzo is despite not playing […]

When Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James infamously turned his back on the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat back in 2012, he was the league’s number one villain. However, it is still amazing to come to realize that his decision actually sent shockwaves that extended far beyond the world of basketball. In fact, […]

Once the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James this summer, everything changed for the storied franchise. James joining the team sent shockwaves throughout the NBA and has also had a profound impact on the young players on the team’s roster. Kyle Kuzma, who LeBron has praised repeatedly as of late, talked about his new superstar […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is not interested in making a cameo in Space Jam 2 where current Lakers star LeBron James will be the protagonist in the movie. In an interview with Access, Bryant jokingly said he’ll direct the film instead of being in it. “Being in front of the camera for me […]

LeBron James is just like everyone else sometimes. The Los Angeles Lakers star is already showing love for Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter V.” Like most hip-hop fans, James is loving the newest album from the “best rapper alive.” More specifically, James is listening to “Mona Lisa,” which has a Kendrick Lamar feature on it. Lamar and […]

Given their fierce on-court battles over the years, many were surprised when the Los Angeles Lakers picked up free agent Lance Stephenson following their summer coup of LeBron James. Who could forget the image of Stephenson blowing into LeBron’s ear during one of the many Eastern Conference meetings between the Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland […]

In a recent interview with The Athletic, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. offered some words of advice for his former Los Angeles Lakers teammates, who will now be playing alongside LeBron James. Nance Jr. suggests that James’ teammates should be ready for both high and low moments. “You’ve got to be ready for the […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are underway with practices as they prepare for the 2018-19 NBA season. For the first time in a long time, the Lakers are viewed as a serious threat in the Western Conference. Magic Johnson’s plan has come to fruition and “The King” is ready to bring relevance back […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players ever. His efforts and dedication to the game have made him a lock for the Hall of Fame. Throughout his career, James has encountered many moments to remember, some moments you may know, some you may not. Starting from the beginnings of […]

LeBron James’ former head coach with the Cavs Tyronn Lue gave Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton some words of insight when it comes to his new superstar player, dispelling the myth of James being a tough player to coach. “I just told him about Bron, how easy he is,” Tyronn Lue said in July, […]

The start of training camp is often the time for hope and big dreams, as every team starts with the same record and can begin to carve its own destiny as they gear for the regular season. LeBron James has taken that same approach, committed to work along with a cast of young players and […]

LeBron James shocked the sports world when he committed to a four-year, $154 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers in the first day of free agency after a long saga awaiting his impending decision, even before he became a free agent. While most were expecting a shorter deal, James signed a long-term deal to […]

The third overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is coming off one of the best rookie performances in the postseason. The unfortunate injuries to Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward were a blessing in disguise for Tatum, giving him the minutes he needed to showcase his NBA-ready performance. For everything […]

Lonzo Ball doesn’t feel the pressure of having to play alongside one of the game’s all-time greats. After the Los Angeles Lakers finished practice on Thursday, Ball was asked by a reporter whether he got nervous sharing the court with LeBron James for the first time since the four-time MVP decided to take his talents […]

With Paul George staying with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kawhi Leonard being shipped to the Toronto Raptors, the Los Angeles Lakers have to find other options to fill out the roster for the 2018-19 NBA season. One of those options was surprising, to say the least with the team agreeing to a deal with […]

Fans have already seen LeBron James don the purple and gold in training camp for the Los Angeles Lakers. But finally seeing LeBron James take the court in a Lakers uniform is the moment everyone is waiting for. His first appearance with the franchise will take place on Sunday against the Nuggets at the Valley View […]