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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have had a tough go of it since winning the NBA In-Season Tournament in early December. The Lakers now sit a game under .500 at 19-20 following Thursday evening’s demolition at the hands of the Phoenix Suns despite James continuing to play elite basketball at the age of […]

In what was a night to forget for purple and gold fans, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Phoenix Suns at home, 127-109. The Lakers’ star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis was unusually quiet, combining for just 23 points. James in particular finished with 10 points and nine assists. Asked how he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have just been defeated by the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, 127-109. Despite failing to win their third game in a row, the Lakers still managed to produce a few memorable highlights during the outing — one of which includes LeBron James’ no-look pass. With less than a minute left in the […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been a bit up and down to start the 2023-24 NBA season. The Lakers currently sit at an even 19-19 as the season nears its midway point, but despite turning 39 years old, James has continued to produce at an All-NBA level in his 21st season. Recently, […]

Another week of fan voting for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game has concluded. Much like the previous voting results, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the way as the top vote getters in the Western and Eastern Conference, respectively. The league officially revealed the up-to-date results for the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have failed thus far to crack the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference, falling off the pace by lagging seven games behind .500 entering their Wednesday night matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. For a while, it looked like the Hawks were going to fall to 14-22 on the season, with the 76ers […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic continues to climb the all-time NBA ranks, and he’s doing so at such a rapid pace that it’s not too hard to envision him finishing as one of the greatest stat-sheet stuffers of all time. In need of just four points to cross the 13,000 mark for his career, Jokic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had been in a tailspin since winning the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament. They have posted a 5-10 record since beating the Indiana Pacers in the tournament championship game on Dec. 9. During that stretch, chatter surrounding Darvin Ham‘s potential future as the Lakers coach have begun to swirl. The Lakers recently […]

It’s safe to say the Memphis Grizzlies’ 2023-24 NBA season is over following Ja Morant’s season-ending injury. With the Grizzlies likely headed to the tank, it’s worth asking if Memphis makes Marcus Smart available for a trade. Morant underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum after he suffered a subluxation of his right shoulder during […]

Netflix is reportedly creating a new NBA documentary series that is modeled after its NFL “Quarterback” show, and it features LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers along with four other star players, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Along with LeBron James, Netflix’s show will focus on Jayson Tatum of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is having another strong individual season. The Lakers, though, are just 19-19. James’ patience has reportedly been “tested”, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. However, James is not giving up on this Lakers team. “James’ patience has been tested, sources told ESPN, but he figures his best response to […]

LeBron James recently signed a multi-year contract with Fanatics Collectibles, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. James’ new partnership with Fanatics also includes a collab with his son, Bronny James. Lakers star LeBron James has signed a multiyear trading card deal with Fanatics Collectibles. James had been with Upper Deck. He and Bronny James signed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were at the center of yet another officiating controversy, but this time, they were on the winning end of the ordeal. During LeBron James and company’s 132-131 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, fans believed that the officials, namely Ben Taylor, had it out for the Raptors. After all, the […]

Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a downsized Toronto Raptors — and fourth-quarter free throw trips — to eke out a 132-131 win at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. The Lakers (19-19) are back to .500 after their second straight nail-biting win. With center Jakob Poeltl nursing an ankle sprain, the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers found themselves in a back-and-forth affair with the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, with the two teams trading blow after blow in a hotly contested fourth quarter. Alas, the Raptors were unable to pull out the victory, with a few plays, such as Immanuel Quickley’s flagrant foul (that was his sixth, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t be more hyped up after seeing head coach Erik Spoelstra land a massive multi-year extension with the Miami Heat. James, who played under Spo in the Heat for four years (from 2010 to 2014), took to X to congratulate his former coach for the incredible deal he got. […]

Fans and players alike were fuming over a controversial overturned foul call made by the officials late in a barn burner between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers. Well, that ire has done nothing to sway the NBA on that particular decision. The play in question saw Buddy Hield contest a Jaylen Brown jump shot […]

,Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James was left just as incredulous and angry as the Boston Celtics over the wild ending of a game between the Jayson Tatum-less Celtics and the Indiana Pacers Monday night. The four-time league Most Valuable Player did not hold back in expressing his true feelings about what he perceived […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are amid a mid-season slump. The Lakers are 3-11 since winning the In-Season Tournament; however, Darvin Ham and company plan to improve their record quickly. In the meantime, James is making big moves with Fanatics, given his intriguing Instagram post. LeBron James shares intriguing off-the-court plans amid Lakers […]

The 2023-24 NBA season was supposed to be a smoother ride for the Los Angeles Lakers (18-19). The team stumbled out of the gate last year and was forced to enter playoff mode earlier than many other teams. Management made several moves to upgrade the roster, providing LeBron James and Anthony Davis the support system […]

LeBron James continues to defeat Father Time. In the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 106-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, The King dropped a filthy poster over the head of Clippers star Paul George. This prompted Lakers legend James Worthy, an insane dunker in his own right, to call LeBron’s highlight “the […]

There have been some terrible vibes surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers franchise as of late. From head coach Darvin Ham being on the hot seat to the team’s plethora of injury woes, the Lakers needed to right the ship with desperation. Facing an in-form Los Angeles Clippers team meant that LeBron James and company had […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came into their Sunday night matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers with major issues behind the scenes and an even more problematic trend of performances on the hardwood. Alas, LeBron James and Anthony Davis always turn up whenever their backs are against the wall. On Sunday night, the Lakers turned in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are perennial contenders in the NBA. Right now, however, they find themselves in a precarious position as they approach the midpoint of the 2023 season. With a losing record, the team is struggling to meet expectations and maintain its status as a title contender. The primary issue plaguing the Lakers is […]

LeBron James technically voiced support for embattled Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, though it was far from a full-throated endorsement. The Lakers (18-19) had lost four games in a row and 10 of 13 before their 106-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. LeBron had yet to publicly comment on […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are digressing since the team won the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. What has resulted in the sluggish nature of the team is the question about Lakers head coach Darvin Ham and his future with the organization. He spoke with the media after losing to the Memphis […]

One of the most iconic basketball players of this generation is having a birthday party that fits his image. The Lakers’ LeBron James celebrated his birthday with an epic 1970’s-themed birthday party. LeBron James had a 1970s themed and celebrity filled party for his 39th birthday 🎊🎉 (via @KingJames /IG) pic.twitter.com/qtorTg9RgJ — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January […]

Superstar team-ups are often remembered for the basketball moments and highlights that sent shockwaves into the NBA world. In fact, some team-ups would even lead to a string of NBA championships. While team-ups are great, some NBA fans are lucky enough to see these team-ups link together once again for one last rodeo. But while […]

There was no reason for LeBron James to sugarcoat the inarguable truth: The Los Angeles Lakers — losers of 10 of their last 13 games, including four in a row — are a bad basketball team. “We just suck right now,” LeBron stated following another dispiriting loss — 127-113, to the Memphis Grizzlies. LeBron finished […]

LeBron James is frustrated with the way the Los Angeles Lakers are playing, so much so that he reportedly even said that his son, Bronny James, could play for the team right now. Sure enough, the shocking statement has everyone buzzing. LeBron James frustrated over Lakers’ slump The Lakers bowed down to the Memphis Grizzlies […]

Nikola Jokic has established himself as one of the best centers to ever play in the NBA. He is a two-time league MVP, a five-time All-Star, an NBA champion, and a Finals MVP. Jokic is also within the top five in the all-time triple-doubles list. But while Jokic is one of the most skilled players […]

While NBA players are being paid a lot by their teams, some players are also getting paid by brands in the form of endorsement deals. For brands, this helps them build credibility and allows them to market their products. Below, we’ll discuss the biggest NBA player deals ever. In the NBA landscape, we’ve seen phone […]

The Los Angeles Lakers injury report features a long list of key players, including LeBron James and Anthony Davis, ahead of Friday’s crucial tilt versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The timing couldn’t be any worse as Darvin Ham’s seat is getting hotter with every Lakers loss. LeBron James is questionable with a left ankle peroneal tendinopathy, […]

On December 9th, when the Los Angeles Lakers took home the NBA Cup as victors of the first ever In-Season Tournament, their record stood at 14-9, good enough for 4th place in the Western Conference. Less than one month later, LA has plummeted down the standings, free falling all the way down to 10th place […]

Being at the top of your sport doesn’t necessarily mean you’re the GOAT at acting, particularly in the comedy arena, which requires timing, charisma and impeccable delivery. These 10 professional athletes, however, were able to defy the odds to become the 10 undisputedly funniest hosts of revered comedy institution Saturday Night Live. Judge our definitive […]

Miami Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. had another impressive game Wednesday night, this time it was against the Los Angeles Lakers where he had 16 points and recorded eight assists. Throughout the game, he was matched up against Lakers star LeBron James and in the fourth quarter, he hit a smooth turnaround jumper over the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a downward spiral as they have lost nine of their last 12 games since winning the NBA In-Season Tournament. LeBron James is back to his passive-aggressive behavior. Anthony Davis is frustrated. Lakers coach Darvin Ham’s seat is getting hotter with every loss. After seemingly hitting rock […]

With the 2024 NBA All-Star Game just over a month away, the league announced on Thursday that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the fan vote. LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead their respective conferences in the first fan returns of #NBAAllStar Voting presented by AT&T. Fans account […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are rolling and Kawhi Leonard is playing at an MVP level. After scoring 30 points on 9-of-16 shooting in the Clippers’ 131-122 win over the Phoenix Suns, Leonard joined an exclusive club featuring LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Artis Gilmore. According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, the […]