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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is the latest prominent NBA voice to dish out his opinion on the league’s Play-In Tournament. Surprisingly, Green openly disagreed with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James regarding the tournament, as he is usually someone who he usually sees eye-to-eye with. Green admitted that he thinks the Play-In Tournament […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics looms. While NBA stars are going to duke it out in the postseason, most of them will reunite to bring the glory back to the United States during the summer. Team USA is going to be stacked this year much like it was back in 1992 and 2008. Big names like […]

Anthony Davis is listed as questionable on the Los Angeles Lakers’ injury report for Tuesday’s Play-In game at the New Orleans Pelicans. LeBron James is probable. Late in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ regular-season finale on Sunday— also at the Smoothie King Center — Davis came up limping after being pushed by Larry Nance […]

The Los Angeles Lakers never made it easy for themselves. They got off to a hot start this 2023-24 campaign and made a bold statement with their triumph in the inaugural In-Season tournament. But the positive momentum soon fizzled out for the Purple and Gold. After their 14-9 sprint, Los Angeles dropped 12 of their […]

Ric Flair knows what it’s like to have his age scrutinized. Many fans considered the wrestling legend too old to be working in the ring when he was with WWE in the 2000s. That did not stop him, though, as he continued his craft in other companies and competed in what was officially billed as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers sure know how to shine an enormous amount of negative national media attention towards the New Orleans Pelicans. During the ESPN-televised regular-season finale, Willie Green’s group did little to stem the tide spurred on by LeBron James. The two teams came into the game facing drastically different final-day situations but now […]

Sparked by playoff-ready efforts from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers locked up the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference with a dominant, 124-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the regular-season finale on Sunday. Coming off an uninspired yet necessary victory over the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, the […]

The Phoenix Suns will face the No. 3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. The Suns, who are the No. 6 seed, are seeking a championship, which would be their first in their history. “We had a couple stinkers,” Phoenix’s coach, Frank Vogel, concurred Sunday, via Duane Rankin. “But […]

The Los Angeles Lakers conclude their 2023-24 NBA regular season with a road finale Sunday afternoon against the New Orleans Pelicans. There’s quite a bit on the line for both teams, but both of the Lakers’ top players are listed on the injury report, so are LeBron James and Anthony Davis playing today? The Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could not help but react to the fiery diss track that Drake dropped on Saturday as a response to the rapper’s rivals. James first sent out an emoji-filled post on X (formerly Twitter). “🦉🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥,” the four-time league Most Valuable Player shared. Minutes after, the Lakers forward followed it up […]

It’s safe to say that the annual NBA All-Star Game is filled with the brightest stars of the league. Although the exhibition doesn’t have any bearing in the regular season, getting selected is a solid validation that further cements a basketball star’s legacy. In fact, several Hall of Famers have taken part in the NBA […]

Colorado coach Deion Sanders knows a thing or two about being on the same team as his sons and he wants LeBron James to have the same opportunity with his son Bronny James. Bronny made headlines when he entered the transfer portal and also declared for the NBA Draft. Many have speculated on if he’s […]

Despite massive box scores from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers flirted with infamy on Friday night, nearly blowing a pivotal game to the severely shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. The Lakers hoped Friday’s penultimate regular season game represented an automatic W. LeBron and AD shared the court for the first time […]

LeBron James was questionable ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Friday night clash against the Memphis Grizzlies due to wear and tear on his ankle. But James suited up in the end, and looked like his usual self in the process. In a 123-120 win for the Lakers, James finished with 37 points, two of […]

The annual NBA All-Star Game is just around the corner. As we all know, it’s the time of the year when the best basketball players in the world come together for an exhibition game. Although there’s no bearing at stake in the All-Star festivities, it’s an event where basketball legends continue to cement their greatness […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have fallen to 10th in the Western Conference standings following the Golden State Warriors’ win on Thursday night. Now, there’s still a chance that the Lakers escape the dreaded 9/10 side of the play-in tournament bracket, but they have to win out to have a strong chance at doing so. Thus, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the smartest players the league has ever seen. He calls out opponents’ plays before they materialize, he’s almost always at the right position on defense, and he dissects defenses in real-time, solving every coverage that is thrown his way. Thus, it’s no surprise that James has […]

Anthony Davis is listed as probable for the Los Angeles Lakers matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Friday night. AD missed Tuesday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors due to a left eye contusion. LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) is listed as questionable. Davis exited Sunday’s game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves after […]

Iowa basketball has found a legend in Caitlin Clark. Coach Lisa Bluder and the rest of the organization may have fall short of an NCAA Tournament national title but they clearly took care of the star out of Des Moines. There are a lot of factors that led to her stardom but Los Angeles Lakers […]

On the fourth episode of his ‘Mind the Game’ podcast with JJ Redick, LeBron James reminisced about the most famous play of his long and storied NBA career, his late chasedown block of Andre Iguodala during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 7 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 Finals. And during the conversation, […]

All eyes are always on Stephen Curry and LeBron James whenever the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers go head-to-head. The two superstars have been rivals for years, but there is mutual respect between the future Hall-of-Famers. While speaking on the Mind The Game Podcast, James got brutally honest on Curry, via ClutchPoints. “I […]

With Anthony Davis too unwell to play and LeBron James battling the flu, Rui Hachimura couldn’t help but feel like the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to summon their customary post-January form against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night — despite the immensely high stakes of the showdown. “It was a tough game for […]

Every game still matters for the Los Angeles Lakers this late in the 2023-24 NBA regular season. While they are assured to play at least in the Play-in Tournament, the Lakers’ primary goal is to make it to the top-six of the Western Conference standings for a guaranteed spot in the playoffs. However, there is […]

The college basketball world is still awaiting news on where LeBron James’ son Bronny might end up, and a new potential destination has emerged according to a prominent sportsbook. The school rumored to be the favorite for James’ famous son plays in the Atlantic 10 Conference, but is not considered to be a household name […]

LeBron James continues to defy expectations and rewrite the narrative of aging in the NBA. Toward the tail end of his 21st season, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has not only sustained his dominance but even enhanced his skills in one vital aspect of the game. While he may need to temper displays of extraordinary […]

LeBron James seems determined to play alongside Bronny James, his oldest son, in the NBA. And if LeBron’s Lakers do poorly in the Play-In or the playoffs, Paul Pierce is suggesting a blockbuster trade involving LeBron, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. On FS1’s “Undisputed” program today, Pierce laid out two potential scenarios for Bronny’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers must be careful with how they negotiate with their most prized player going into the 2024 NBA free agency period. LeBron James is facing a pivotal contract situation that could change his fate in LA. ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst shared his prediction for James, which leaves many options on the table. […]

It’s become common knowledge over the last couple of seasons that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a rising star in the Association, but I don’t think anyone expected him to be a legitimate MVP contender in 2023-24. That’s exactly what SGA is doing, though. While he may not beat out Nikola Jokic and […]

The future of Lakers star LeBron James has been often debated this season, but it appears we have more clarity on what he wants. LeBron James holds a $51.4 million player option, but according to Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective podcast, he intends to decline his current deal mainly to secure a no-trade clause. […]

Upsets, victories, tears, excitement — those are just some of the words to describe the women’s March Madness Tournament that concluded on Sunday. Following over two weeks of nonstop action, America finally found its winner. Sitting on top of the throne was Dawn Staley and South Carolina women’s basketball. The Gamecocks overcame Caitlin Clark’s 30-point […]

South Carolina women’s basketball may have the Midas touch, as the legendary program continues to bring home hardware. The Gamecocks secured their second National Title in three seasons Sunday, knocking off superstar Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes 87-75. While Clark and senior Kamilla Cardoso were the headlining players, freshman guard Tessa Johnson had a […]

LeBron James was listed as questionable for Sunday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to an ankle issue. Unfortunately, he was eventually ruled out for the game. What’s interesting, however, is that his designated injury is not the reason for his absence. James is apparently dealing with flu-like symptoms, forcing the Lakers to let […]

Before the Summer of 2010, the New York Knicks (and numerous other teams) maneuvered around the salary cap in hopes of signing then-unrestricted free agent LeBron James to a long-term deal. James ultimately signed with the Miami Heat, leaving the remaining clubs to reconstruct their respective rosters on the fly. Now, given the recent announcement […]

Caitlin Clark’s performance in Sunday’s NCAA tournament title game against undefeated South Carolina has been nothing short of historic, as she delivered an impressive 18 points in the first quarter alone, setting a record for a single quarter in title game history. The Iowa women’s basketball senior’s offensive onslaught, marked by her 3-for-4 shooting from […]

Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, announced on April 5 that he would be entering his name into the NBA draft, as well as the transfer portal, after his freshman season at USC. And according to former NBA player Baron Davis, that’s a “smart move.” Davis, in an interview with TMZ, […]

During this five-game road trip, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in disarray on the floor. Between the balancing act of Donovan Mitchell’s recovery from a bothersome knee injury and a lack of effort from key starters, the Cavs have struggled to find their center. Despite this, Cleveland can still roll things back and stick to […]

Last Wednesday night, Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija took an elbow to the head from Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. After taking the hit, Avdija was forced to sit out the fourth quarter of the Wizards’ 125-120 loss. Avidja spoke about the incident with Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.com: “My brain isn’t damaged. So, that’s […]

Mark down former NBA player Gilbert Arenas as a fan of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Arenas is advocating James as the most physically gifted athlete ever. He made the comments on the Night Cap Show, with Shannon Sharpe. Shannon Sharpe: “Is LeBron [James] the most physically gifted athlete we’ve ever seen?” Gilbert Arenas: […]

The USC basketball season came to an end a few weeks ago with a 70-49 loss against Arizona basketball in the Pac-12 Tournament. The Wildcats are the #1 seed in the tournament. The Trojans were playing their best basketball of the season leading up to the game, but they couldn’t get anything going on offense. […]