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After the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers in a thriller on Thursday night, it could have been a preview for a potential playoff matchup. While Warriors star Draymond Green believes the team can take it to the next level, he would discuss the postseason future for the group and the excitement of […]

Have the NBA playoffs already started? It sure seems that way, as the level of competitiveness we have seen between Western Conference foes with just 10 days left in the regular season has been incredible. What we witnessed on Thursday night between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors was pure cinema and […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers had a thriller against the Golden State Warriors, it still ended in a 123-116 loss where star Luka Doncic expressed his disappointment after the game. While it was another game featuring star LeBron James going up against Stephen Curry, the Lakers’ Doncic would speak after the game about his outing […]

On Thursday night, Steph Curry put on his chef hat and concocted a 37-point banquet of buckets that led the Golden State Warriors in their  123-116 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.  Curry’s scoring burst over his last two games, placed him in rarified air. In that span, the two-time MVP has scored 89 points, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped a 123-116 decision to the Golden State Warriors at home on Thursday night. LeBron James powered the Lakers’ offense with 33 points, five rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and one block. He shot 10-for-15 from the field and knocked down 5 of his 8 attempts from deep in 40 minutes […]

A Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors matchup never disappoints—it’s always must-see TV. With star power, drama, and high-level basketball, the rivalry packs it all. Tonight was no different, but this time, the drama dominated. Draymond Green’s controversial foul on LeBron James ignited fury in the four-time MVP, who demanded the officials enforce a […]

And the show goes on. NBA fans have been devouring face-offs between LeBron James and Stephen Curry for more than a decade now, as these two titans continue to hypnotize the masses when they share the court together. In addition to the aura of magnificence that filled Crypto.com Arena, this latest meeting featured high stakes. […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers offense couldn’t find their rhythm for much of Thursday night, allowing the Golden State Warriors to pull out a 123-116 victory at Crypto.com Arena. The loss pushed the Lakers back down to the No. 4 seed in the standings. The Lakers star struggled and wrapped up the night […]

The Los Angeles Lakers watched a massive scare unfold Thursday. LeBron James went down hard in a crushing collision against the Golden State Warriors. The four-time NBA champion sprinted inside the paint on offense. Jonathan Kuminga got in his way. James pushed off from Kuminga awkwardly — and grimaced on the floor in pain. The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. However, LeBron James is dealing with an injury. Is the Lakers star playing tonight vs. the Warriors? James is battling a left groin strain. The Lakers are currently in third place in the Western Conference standings, but the fifth place Warriors only […]

Tracy McGrady didn’t hold back when asked how LeBron James would fare in a game of one-on-one. While appearing on The Makeshift Podcast, the Hall of Famer and legendary scorer made waves by claiming that the four-time MVP and all-time leading scorer might not hold up well when stripped of teammates, per SI. “I think […]

To say that the Dallas Mavericks have endured a brutal stretch since trading away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers at the start of February would be a massive understatement. But on Wednesday night, Mavericks fans may have reason to hope once again, as the main piece that they got in the Doncic trade, […]

Outside of the Oklahoma City Thunder at the top of the Western Conference standings, a lot of uncertainty exists as to where each team will end up before the playoffs start. While several teams are still fighting to avoid the play-in tournament region of the standings, others are attempting to clinch home-court advantage for a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James congratulated longtime friend and former teammate Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday after Anthony was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. James posted his message on X, formerly known as Twitter, writing in all caps: “CONGRATULATIONS MY BROTHER! PEACE GOD” He tagged Anthony in […]

Longevity is quite rare in professional sports. Competing in a competitive league like the NBA demands a lot from athletes. As a result, it isn’t surprising that various players face a decline after their prime years. However, there are a handful of players who find a way to defy age or at least delay the […]

With all eyes on LeBron James and Luka Doncic, it appears star guard Austin Reaves has fallen to the way side in terms of opposing teams giving him attention. For that reason, James recently explained how Reaves is essentially a game-changer for the Los Angeles Lakers with the playoffs right around the corner. In the […]

LeBron James is arguably the best basketball player in the world, having collected plenty of milestones and accolades throughout his NBA career. James is also considered to be one of the most successful players in the playoffs, having earned four NBA championships and Finals MVPs. The King also holds the record for the most points […]

Los Angeles Lakers leader LeBron James knows a thing or two about football. James was so good in high school that his talent would drive his coaches up a wall. In fact, some believe James could have had a shot at the NFL. So when he evokes a football comparison in his analysis of the […]

Since coming to Los Angeles, Lakers guard Luka Doncic has received the utmost praise from LeBron James for his contributions. The Lakers are surging with a 46-29 record and are on the verge of locking up a top-five seed in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks are hanging on by a thread with a 37-39 record […]

Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, it has been a dream come true for LeBron James and Austin Reaves. With the latter on the ascension this season, adding the Slovenian superstar only sweetens the deal. On the Mind The Game Podcast, James and Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash talked […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another bombshell lawsuit, and this one claims that in 2015, some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports — including LeBron James, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Gloria Estefan — witnessed a disturbing scene at a private Miami party hosted at the Estefans’ mansion, per TMZ. Though none of them are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers earned a hard-fought 104-98 victory over the Houston Rockets, one of the Western Conference’s top teams this season. LeBron James proved instrumental down the stretch, icing the game with clutch free throws and denying Alperen Sengun with a spectacular block in the closing moments. After the game, LeBron fielded questions not […]

LeBron James underscored the Los Angeles Lakers’ focused “mission” to secure a playoff spot after their 104-98 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. The win extended the Lakers’ streak to two games and further solidified their position in the Western Conference playoff race. “We understand what’s at stake,” James said postgame. “Our mission […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers needed him most against the Houston Rockets, LeBron James was ready to heed the call. The Lakers are in a competitive race for one of the higher seeds in the Western Conference bracket. To do this, they needed a win against the Rockets, who are among the top three in […]

LeBron James continues to fight off father time. James entered Monday earning top five MVP chatter. He delivered a brand-new epic moment for the Los Angeles Lakers. This time on one leg against the Houston Rockets. James launched a deep attempt from the “Last of Us” advertisement logo near half court. And the four-time NBA […]

With only two weeks left in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in line to be named the third MVP in Oklahoma City Thunder history. This has been a historic season for Gilgeous-Alexander, and he has the edge over Nikola Jokic after the two were very close in this NBA MVP race around […]

The Los Angeles Lakers return home against the Houston Rockets on Monday following a four-game road trip, and LeBron James is listed on the team’s injury report. James has been dealing with a groin injury, but he is listed as probable, as per the NBA’s official injury report. Here’s everything we know LeBron James’ injury […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has criticized LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for selecting Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft. In recent weeks, it’s caused as stir withing the NBA world on social media. However, on Monday, Gilbert Arenas shared his take on Bronny playing for L.A. and defended James and the organization […]

Austin Reaves has progressed all the way from cute, fun story to bonafide third star alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic. His continued upward trajectory has put the Los Angeles Lakers in a truly unique situation, employing three stars with legitimate flexibility to improve their roster beyond them — a cap situation that won’t last […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are rolling through the Western Conference like a freight train and they’ve advanced to fourth place with their recent 134-127 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The job isn’t finished, however, as anything short of another NBA Championship will be viewed as a failure in their eyes. LeBron James […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Houston Rockets on Monday night, it will be possibly be another opportunity to see the duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic work their magic on the floor. Ever since the Lakers traded for Doncic in then blockbuster deal, people have been wanting to see how the […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal does not agree how critics discredit the 2020 NBA Championship that LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers won. The Laker Hall of Famer compared the 2020 title to Tim Duncan’s championship in 1999. Both seasons share the similarity that they featured less games, but for different reasons. 1999 was a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had quite a few Hall of Fame players suit up for the purple and gold throughout their storied history. Some of those players have been commemorated with statues that adorn the walkway outside Crypto.com Arena where the Lakers play. Most recently, the late Kobe Bryant was memorialized with a series […]

The Los Angeles Lakers grinded out a hard-fought victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, with the final score settling in at 134-127. The contest had a playoff-like intensity considering how both of these teams were tied for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference heading into the action, and that was clearly […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are 45-29 and No. 4 in the Western Conference standings, following a 134-127 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. After a 29-point, nine-assist, eight-rebound performance from Luka Doncic, and a 25-, eight and six performance LeBron James, the Lakers star tandem’s moment was captured with a special flash of the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were hoping Tuomas Iisalo would provide a new-coach bump, but LeBron James and Luka Doncic put an end to those plans quickly. Ja Morant (hamstring/shoulder) was able to give the new head coach 31 minutes, managing 22 points (9-23 FGA), 10 assists, eight rebounds, and a steal. However, the Los Angeles Lakers […]

LeBron James is no stranger to making a lightning-rod statements, and during a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, he made plenty of them, ranging from Stephen A. Smith’s tighty whities, his relationship with Michael Jordan, Miami Heat President Pat Riley stealing his cookies, or how Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo would fare playing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on quite the rollercoaster since trading for Luka Doncic. After the trade, they enjoyed a 12-2 stretch. Since then, several rotation players got hurt, and they’ve gone 4-8. The whiplash has had its effect on fans across social media, who are now wondering who their favorite team actually is. […]

The Anthony Davis-Luka Doncic trade shocked the NBA world in February. The Dallas Mavericks traded their franchise cornerstone, while the Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with LeBron James’ star running mate. In a recent interview with Marc Spears of Andscape, AD was asked about what his relationship is like with Bron, considering they’re now on […]