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While Dallas Mavericks fans are still coping with Luka Doncic being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, the ownership is trying to validate their decision to move on from him. Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont recently shared a bunch of thoughts about moving on from Doncic, and one the reasons he thought they needed to move […]

While the NBA trade deadline will be defined by the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, there was another instance that marked an odd change of events. The Lakers’ deal for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams that was rescinded would have involved trading away Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish, but now […]

Legendary NBA head coach and broadcaster Hubie Brown called his final game on Sunday when the Philadelphia 76ers took on the Milwaukee Bucks, and everybody around the NBA community came out to show love to one of the league’s most iconic figures. There was a touching tribute to Brown on ESPN both before and after […]

The Los Angeles Lakers don’t have a game on Sunday, so LeBron James has the time to follow the huge Super Bowl meeting down in New Orleans between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. In fact, the future Basketball Hall of Famer shared some posts about the Super Bowl, particularly the Eagles. After […]

The main question most fans have had since the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic at the NBA trade deadline, is when will their new star make his debut in the purple and gold. It appears that time is drawing near as Luka Doncic received a big update on the Lakers’ injury report, alongside […]

Kawhi Leonard’s Los Angeles Clippers made a couple of trades at the NBA’s trade deadline, but none as big as their crosstown rival Los Angeles Lakers did in acquiring Luka Doncic in exchange for Anthony Davis. With Doncic, the Lakers are expected to be championship contenders despite the loss of Davis and Max Christie. Kawhi […]

Following one of the biggest trades in sports history, the Los Angeles Lakers made a trade for Charlotte Hornets big man Mark Williams. However, following a failed physical, the deal was rescinded, leaving the Lakers with a full 15-man roster. In the time that the Lakers possibly had an opening in their roster, Los Angeles […]

Austin Reaves exploded with a performance that replicated a feat LeBron James and Kobe Bryant had with the Los Angeles Lakers. Saturday featured a matchup between the Lakers and Indiana Pacers, which saw James and newly acquired star Luka Doncic on the sidelines. The former sat out as he dealt with knee soreness. With the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. There is plenty of excitement around the team right now with Luka Doncic joining the Lakers following one of the most shocking trades in NBA history. There is a chance that both Doncic and LeBron James will not be available on Saturday, […]

LOS ANGELES – It was another day at the office, another day of yet another NBA history-setting feat from LeBron James following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-112 win against the Golden State Warriors on Friday. James became the oldest player in NBA history to score 40 points in a game, surpassing Michael Jordan. And according […]

Everyone is waiting to see LeBron James and Luka Doncic play together in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform after the Lakers swung the massive trade to get Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis. Those fans will have to wait a little bit longer for that, as Doncic isn’t expected to make his Lakers […]

DALLAS — Anthony Davis, Max Christie and Caleb Martin had a Dallas Mavericks introductory press conference on Friday. Davis and Christie were acquired in the Luka Doncic trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, while Dallas traded Quentin Grimes to the Philadelphia 76ers for Martin. Davis and Christie, of course, were previously teammates with LeBron James. […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran LeBron James has a very simple reaction to passing Michael Jordan as the oldest NBA player to score 40 points in a game. “What do I think? That I’m old,” James said humorously, per ESPN, after helping his team defeat the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. James scored 42 points in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world last Saturday by agreeing to a Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. The deal was not expected, as it even surprised Doncic and Davis. Doncic’s new teammate, LeBron James, is excited to join forces with the former Mavs star. “I’m looking forward to (playing with Doncic),” […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is excited about the team’s new make-up. The Lakers made headlines around the world for trading for Luka Doncic. Then in quieter fashion, the team bulked up the front court by adding center Mark Williams. James is not worried at all about team chemistry, in light of the recent […]

Since LeBron James is still playing at an All-NBA level at 40 years of age, he is bound to keep setting records and join elite company. The hoops legend added another milestone in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. James became the only other 40-year-old besides fellow all-time […]

LeBron James’ body language as of late shows that he’s more motivated and reinvigorated than ever. And the King is passing the eye test as much as the box score watch. On Thursday night, James had himself another incredible game, recording an eye-popping 42 points, 17 rebounds, and eight assists in a 120-112 win for […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is set to bring a fresh twist to the league’s annual showcase event, featuring a four-team mini-tournament format instead of the traditional East vs. West matchup. Among the biggest headlines of the draft was the reunion of former Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis on Team Shaq. […]

In a matter of days, the Los Angeles Lakers have completely revamped their roster and given themselves a much brighter future for years to come. It’s one of (if not the) most impressive trade deadlines in NBA history. According to sources with knowledge of the situation, they aren’t done. Upon trading Anthony Davis, Max Christie a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. The return for the Hornets was Dalton Knecht, an unprotected first-round pick in 2031, a pick swap in 2030, and Cameron Reddish. After adding Luka Doncic in the infamous blockbuster deal that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers sent shockwaves with one of the most shocking trades in league history, acquiring five-time All-Star Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis. While Doncic hasn’t played for the Lakers yet because of a calf injury, LeBron James is already hyped. After the Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers […]

LeBron James appears to be stoking the flames in his strained relationship with Drake. Just hours after the rapper subtly dissed him during a concert, the NBA icon took to Instagram to shower Kendrick Lamar with praise, adding a fresh layer to an already heated dynamic, per TMZ. LeBron’s Instagram Story featured a clip from […]

Roughly 24 hours before the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers still have some work to do. Sources close to the team say that internally, there is a different sense of optimism about competing now, as well as the added runway trading for a 25-year-old Luka Doncic gives the team. The Lakers do still […]

Myles Garrett continued to double down on his desire to leave the Cleveland Browns. Garrett, though, dove deeper into why he wants out Wednesday. The four-time Pro Bowl selection aired out his reasons with the Rich Eisen Show during Super Bowl week in New Orleans. Garrett even consulted with past city of Cleveland star LeBron […]

Rap feuds are nothing new, but watching a high-profile friendship unravel is a different kind of spectacle. That seems to be the case with Drake and LeBron James, whose bromance now appears to be on shaky ground. During the opening night of his Anita Max Win Tour on February 4, Drake performed a slightly altered […]

2020 Los Angeles Lakers champion guard Danny Green pointed out the one important lesson Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic can learn from his superstar teammate, LeBron James. As retired NBA players and champions such as Shaquille O’Neal weigh in on the Doncic trade, Green gave his take on how James can help Luka become a better […]

The Los Angeles Lakers stunned not just the collective basketball world, but their own team and players, when they pulled off a blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic. Virtually nobody knew that this deal was happening until it was reported, including legendary forward LeBron James. However, that’s a notion that former Laker Matt Barnes isn’t buying. […]

There were mixed feelings galore surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers after they finalized an expectation-defying trade with the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Jubilation filled fans, as they envisioned the kind of transcendent effect the 25-year-old superstar guard could have on the franchise in the long term. Uneasiness also rose to the surface, however. Shipping […]

When the reality that the Los Angeles Lakers had traded for Luka Doncic began to set in, many wondered what this would mean for LeBron James’ future. After all, James is extremely close with Anthony Davis, the main piece the Lakers traded away, and the roster construction of the team isn’t exactly ideal, at least […]

Luka Doncic is now with the Los Angeles Lakers. It will take time before everyone gets used to that, but the fact remains that he and LeBron James are now teammates as part for the Purple & Gold franchise. Los Angeles has come a long way in just a short span of time. They entered […]

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played their first game since the massive Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade and they showed up impressively. LeBron James scored 26 points and the Lakers destroyed the Los Angeles Clippers 122-97. After the game, James was asked about the trade that netted Doncic from the Mavericks and sent Davis […]

Bronny James just hit another milestone during his rookie NBA season. Last week, the Los Angeles Lakers guard logged double-digit minutes in a game for the first time, and on Tuesday he made his first-career 3-point shot. LA breezed past the Los Angeles Clippers in the Intuit Dome, winning 122-97. The lopsided outcome persuaded head […]

No one might be more affected by the Dallas Mavericks’ bombshell decision to trade away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, other than those involved in the trade themselves, than LeBron James. James is nearing the end of his career, so for him and the Lakers to be in […]

The Dallas Mavericks (26-24) forced stars everywhere to reconsider how secure they really are in their current place of employment, after trading superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers (28-19) over the weekend. They incurred copious condemnation for the move, with many fans questioning general manager Nico Harrison’s thought process. The franchise is moving […]

It might seem like the Lakers are the premiere destination for an NBA superstar right now after their blockbuster trade to land Luka Doncic, but believe it or not, not everyone wants to join LeBron James in glitzy LA to don the purple and gold. Despite the number of league-altering big names the Lakers have […]

Despite the uncertainty with being traded, Luka Doncic is ready to join the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as LeBron James. After the Lakers traded for Doncic on Saturday, it sparked a frenzy across the NBA. Although questions were thrown at the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles took full advantage. After the emotions have settled, Doncic […]

Last summer, which now feels like several lifetimes ago, Rich Paul said publicly that LeBron James would be willing to take a pay cut to help the Los Angeles Lakers sign one of the available free agents at the time. James did wind up taking a little less than the full max to help the […]

The LeBron James and Luka Doncic era is underway for the Los Angeles Lakers. After Doncic was traded to the Lakers, it gave James a lethal perimeter star. Not to mention, an All-NBA player and MVP candidate as well. However, there’s one element that hasn’t been dissected yet. This could be the true ‘passing of […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a baffling midseason move by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. This blockbuster deal sends Doncic to the West Coast, where he will team up with LeBron James, while Anthony Davis joins forces with Kyrie Irving in Dallas. Less than a day after his trade to Dallas, Davis shared […]