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The NBA is known for its late-night, Earth-shattering trades. Yet another instance of this took place on Saturday night. The Los Angeles Lakers traded Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for 25-year-old superstar Luka Doncic, a move that changes the future of both franchises tremendously. This trade pairs LeBron James with a player many see […]

Just when it looked like the dust had settled on the biggest day of Los Angeles Lakers news since… maybe ever, LeBron James has inserted himself into the conversation in a major way, accusing CBS Sports’ NBA Insider Bill Reiter of being a certified Pinocchio on social media for his assertion that LA’s two All-Stars […]

In case you haven’t heard, the Los Angeles Lakers have traded Anthony Davis, Max Christi, a first-round pick, and Jalen Hood-Schifino in a three-team deal that brought back Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris, but what did LeBron James think of the deal? That’s right, while the deal is widely being called one of […]

LeBron James’ knack for reaching milestones continues as he joined a class of all-time three-point shooters in the Los Angeles Lakers’ latest contest. Heading into Saturday night’s game against the New York Knicks, James had made 2,499 three-pointers throughout his career. This puts him at the seventh spot on the all-time list, with the likes […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have little else to play for other than a championship at this point. Yes, young talents like Dalton Knecht and Max Christie can continue their development and evolve into difference-making role players, but time is not on the organization’s side. The ongoing presence of LeBron James and Anthony Davis requires LA […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray has torn his right Achilles tendon, ending his 2024-25 season, as reported by NBA insider Chris Haynes. During Friday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, Murray collapsed after a severe non-contact injury to his right leg. He was assisted off the court, and fans’ worst fears were quickly confirmed. […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Reddick was impressed with his team’s commanding 134-96 victory over the Washington Wizards. In the process, Los Angeles moved to fifth in the Western Conference with their 27-19 record. Despite missing Anthony Davis, the Lakers showcased resilience and depth. Rookie Dalston Knecht was ejected after receiving two technical fouls […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr may have lost his childhood home in the Palisades Fire, but the nine-time NBA champion found a way to cope with that loss, by taking care of the alma mater that took care of him, Palisades High School. Kerr and the Warriors will be visiting Crypto.com Arena to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their Grammy road trip on Thursday with a 134-96 win against the Washington Wizards. The Lakers never looked back after the first couple of minutes of the first quarter, dominating the Wizards early behind an inspired effort by LeBron James. Following the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to bounce back after a recent road loss vs the Philadelphia 76ers to give them their first loss of their current Grammy road trip. The Lakers got some tough news after that game regarding Anthony Davis, who will miss the next few contests with an abdominal strain. Much has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be facing the Washington Wizards, and they may be without one of their star players. LeBron James is listed on the injury report with left foot injury management, and it’s not certain if he will suit up. With Anthony Davis out for the next week with an abdominal injury, the […]

Like countless young players in the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers star guard Tyrese Maxey grew up watching LeBron James. Even after the 76ers’ commanding 118-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, James took a moment to show appreciation for Maxey postgame. Not only did James gift Maxey a jersey, but he also sent […]

Just like LeBron James in the NBA, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes could now be the reason the NFL finally addresses the growing issue of flopping. In recent seasons, quarterbacks around the league have taken advantage of their untouchable status in a variety of creative ways. Faking slides and continuing to run, baiting defenders […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James shared a special moment with Allen Iverson’s mother, Ann Iverson, after Tuesday night’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. After Lakers rookie Bronny James played extensive minutes in a 118-104 loss to the 76ers, his father, LeBron, met with Iverson postgame. Allen first watched LeBron play in 2002 when St. […]

Even with Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James struggling on Tuesday, his father, LeBron, has some optimism. However, don’t tell that to Stephen A Smith. He explained on ESPN’s First Take how he feels about Bronny playing, at the expense of other, more deserving and even qualifying players. “I am pleading with LeBron James as […]

When Bronny James played 15 minutes for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, that was his first taste of extensive minutes, and his dad, LeBron James saw it unfold. While Bronny made a defiant admission about his performance, his father’s was more of the same. Despite scoring no points in 15 minutes, LeBron remains optimistic […]

Anthony Davis had to leave the Los Angeles Lakers game early with an abdominal muscle strain, and the team had to finish the last three quarters without him. That may have cost them a win, as the Philadelphia 76ers took the victory 118-104. After the game, LeBron James was asked about his level of concern […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will need a miracle if they are going to make genuine noise in the playoffs, given all the adversity and issues they continue to endure, but the team is doing its best to salvage this tumultuous campaign. Tyrese Maxey stayed red-hot in Tuesday’s 118-104 home win versus the Los Angeles Lakers, propelling […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another frustrating loss on Tuesday night in what has become somewhat of a theme for them this season. Just when JJ Redick and company seem like they are finally building some momentum, they take a step back with a performance like this one as the Philadelphia 76ers handled them 118-104. […]

On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers were facing an uphill climb despite being at home, as they hosted a Los Angeles Lakers team that has been playing well as of late and they were without Joel Embiid and Paul George — a familiar story amid their injury-riddled 2024-25 campaign. But contrary to expectations, the 76ers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the City of Brotherly Love Tuesday night for a road game against the Philadelphia 76ers. With LeBron James in town, there is increased attention to this particular 76ers game, and among those who showed up to see The King and company go up against Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to play some good basketball lately and have risen up to No. 5 in the Western Conference standings. On Tuesday night, they are looking to fortify that position with a win on the road over the Philadelphia 76ers. Of course, part of the reason that the Lakers have been […]

With the NBA season already ongoing, there’s no question that winning games in the regular season matter, especially with playoff positioning up for grabs. A good playoff position leads to an ideal path towards a championship and a great way to do it in the NBA is to have a long winning streak. However, winning […]

Contrary to popular belief, not everything happening down in South Beach is about the wild standoff involving Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. On a more positive note, there is also the great season shooting guard Tyler Herro is having in the 2024-25 NBA campaign. In fact, the former Kentucky Wildcats star has joined former […]

Around this time in the NBA season, teams begin to separate themselves. While some go out and make moves on the trade market to strengthen their playoff push, others start to understand who they are and forge their true identities. That is what is happening with the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, two […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off their third straight win after defeating the Golden State Warriors, 118-108 on Saturday. It was the first of a five-game road trip for the Lakers, and that trip continues on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. Again, the main question for the Lakers is who will be available to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-108 on Saturday night, improving their record to 25-18. The win keeps them in 5th place in the Western Conference, while the Warriors are now 22-23. One of the main reasons the Lakers won was their defense against Stephen Curry, who couldn’t score at all in […]

The Lakers are fighting for a playoff spot in the 2024-25 NBA season, with Anthony Davis having a dream of a season, averaging 25.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 52.4 percent. However, the Lakers have some serious issues to adjust to going forward, one of them […]

Former GM Bob Myers watched Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry grow closer with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. After Curry and James led Team USA to gold in the 2024 Olympics, Steph admitted the moment brought them closer as friends. Myers shared an interesting take. After James led the Cleveland Cavs in four […]

The Los Angeles Lakers begin a five-game road trip with a matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, but the main question has become who will be available to play. The Lakers got a big boost with Jarred Vanderbilt set to make his season debut, but LeBron James received a status update on the […]

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are getting some good news ahead of the team’s game Saturday against Golden State. Both players are probable to play in the contest, per the team’s injury report. The Lakers are 24-18 on the year and hopeful to pick up some more victories. Los Angeles has […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers look to bolster their team via the trade deadline ahead on Feb. 6, the team looks to capture their first championship since 2020 led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis. As the Lakers star in Davis has a request for the trade deadline, he also spoke about the careers of […]

Since making his NBA debut alongside LeBron James back in October, we haven’t heard a ton from Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James. Bronny scored his first career NBA points in Cleveland, went off for 30 points in the G-League a little over a month later, and has since been splitting time between the two […]

LeBron James is not getting any younger, and with his retirement approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers know that time is not on their side to snag another championship. For the past few seasons, the Lakers have failed to replicate their accomplishments inside the NBA Bubble, with the exception being their successful NBA Cup run in […]

LOS ANGELES – Throughout the 2024-25 season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has often spoke about building a team identity and raising the standard. In recent games, results were disappointing against the Los Angeles Clippers, but much smoother against the Boston Celtics. Both of those teams are among the best defensive teams in […]

Since LeBron James and Anthony Davis teamed up in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Lakers have been consistent favorites to win it all. They did so in 2020 inside the bubble but have yet to replicate it since then. To make matters worse, James isn’t getting any younger, as his career is nearing an end. […]

LOS ANGELES – With the NBA trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to be a team to keep an eye on. With both LeBron James and Anthony Davis reportedly putting pressure on the organization to make a trade or two, Lakers head coach JJ Redick was asked about that, along with […]

Two iconic NBA stars and locks for the first-ballot Hall of Fame are dominating jersey sales early in the 2024-25 season. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry claims the top spot, with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James close behind in second place. The NBA's top-selling jerseys list… based on https://t.co/I0ypSvyXUQ sales from the first […]

The Los Angeles Lakers understand that LeBron James is getting closer to retirement, and star big man Anthony Davis revealed they are preparing for life without him. Davis featured in an exclusive one-on-one interview with ESPN’s Shams Charania that was uploaded to YouTube on Friday. They discussed multiple topics such as the Lakers’ response to […]