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After suffering the biggest loss of his professional career in a 44-point blowout against the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James was open about what needed to change in Los Angeles, via Spectrum SportsNet. A lot,” James replied when asked — three times — about what needs to change for the Lakers to avoid similar performances. “I […]

LeBron James suffered the worst loss of his entire career during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 44-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. James certainly had “a lot” to say following the embarrassing defeat. Well, “a lot” is what LeBron said when asked what needs to change to avoid such a loss. But Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are attempting to calm the stormy waters of the competitive 2023-24 NBA season. The Lakers dropped a blowout loss to the Philadelphia 76ers but turned around to beat a struggling Pistons team. Regardless of LA’s challenges, LeBron James showed love to Jalen Hurts after meeting the young Eagles QB. LeBron James […]

After suffering from a 44-point drubbing, the Detroit Pistons were just what the doctor ordered for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers (11-8) bounced back from an alarming loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday with a predictably easy romp over the Pistons (2-16) at Little Caesars Arena. The Lakers were led by cruise-control performances […]

LeBron James wasn’t happy following suffering the most lopsided loss of his 21-year career. After the Los Angeles Lakers’ humiliating 44-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, a visibly frustrated James went viral for his terse, monotone comments in the post-game locker room, stressing that “a lot” has to change for his team to […]

The Detroit Pistons haven’t been the same since the days of Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace and the rest of the ‘Bad Boys 2’ Pistons, but the Lakers have excelled as usual. The two bitter rivals have gone in different directions since the early 2000s, and LeBron James has been a big reason for […]

If a fan thought of a member of the Los Angeles Lakers breaking a record, LeBron James would be the first to come to mind then Anthony Davis. But, it was D’Angelo Russell that set a new league record. He torched the Detroit Pistons led by Cade Cunningham. Monty Williams found it hard to guard […]

Outspoken billionaire Mark Cuban is selling his majority ownership stake in the Dallas Mavericks to American and Israeli physician Miriam Adelson, the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson. The Mavs valuation is set for approximately $3.5 billion. The reaction has been swift on social media, with some speculating that Cuban may have sold the Mavs in order to be gearing up for […]

With James Harden out of the equation, Tyrese Maxey has blossomed into a star for the Philadelphia 76ers. In his fourth and final year of his contract with the Sixers, Maxey is set to see a massive raise next offseason. While a new contract would be great, Maxey’s focus is on helping the Sixers compete […]

If we learned anything about the group stage of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, it is that this event was a major success. All 30 teams bought into the idea of playing for something early on in the season and, as a result, we were gifted some high-level games with playoff-like atmospheres in arenas across […]

The NBA season carries on with a week six matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons. Our NBA odds series continues with a Lakers-Pistons prediction and pick. Monday night’s game for the Los Angeles Lakers was a bittersweet moment. On the one hand, LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for most minutes played in NBA […]

On Monday night, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers dropped to 10-8 on the young 2023-24 NBA season with a brutal road thrashing at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers. Los Angeles put themselves behind the eight ball early on in this one, and James had a relatively pedestrian night by his standards, putting […]

LeBron James, being the most experienced player in NBA history, knows what it takes to win a championship. And as presently constructed, it seems as though James does not foresee much success in the Los Angeles Lakers’ future, remarking that “a lot” has to change for the Purple and Gold in the aftermath of the […]

LeBron James and Austin Reaves know very well what “killed” the Los Angeles Lakers in their embarrassing loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night: 3-point shooting. The Sixers blew out the Lakers 138-94 for the fourth-worst loss in franchise history. Joel Embiid led the way for the Sixers with an insane triple-double of 30 […]

There is no way to know for sure who the greatest basketball player of all-time is; it seems like the goalposts are always moving, making it difficult to come up with a concrete answer as to who the GOAT is. But this is exactly what makes these discussions so much fun, with Los Angeles Clippers […]

‘Tis officially Christmas season, and the Los Angeles Lakers (10-8) recognized the occasion by being utterly roasted like a chestnut on an open fire, 138-94, by the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday at the Wells Fargo Center. The 44-point margin of defeat is tied for the fourth largest in Lakers history and marks the largest of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently seventh in the NBA’s Western Conference standings, and LeBron James’ brilliant play is a big reason why. Recently James, the NBA’s stat king in terms of all-time points scored, recorded a stat that isn’t exactly king-like. A game against Joel Embiid and the Sixers showed just how far Darvin […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (12-5) took on the Los Angeles Lakers (10-8) to begin a week featuring three tough matchups. To start it, the Sixers got out to a huge lead early and never let it go, winning 138-94. Let’s break down the Sixers’ massive win over the Lakers. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 30 points, […]

Action is brewing in Philadelphia as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the 76ers. The Lakers came into the game hoping for a win, but one of their stars got something far more valuable. LeBron James further cemented his NBA legacy after breaking an all-time record that was previously held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. LeBron James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their four-game road trip in Philadelphia on Monday against the 76ers. They may be without their best player as LeBron James is listed as questionable for the high-profile matchup with a left calf contusion, according to the official NBA injury report. James played 36 minutes on Saturday but will he […]

It’s been a wild year in the NBA thus far and this past Thanksgiving holiday week was no different. Fans of the Association saw LeBron James surpass 39,000 points, an all-time clash between Chris Paul and Scott Foster, along with countless upsets and unlikely wins from underdogs each day. For sneaker fans, the holiday marked […]

NBA referees play a huge role in making sure that the games are being played according to the rules. They bear the responsibility of letting the games play or stopping the game in order to call fouls and penalties. Unfortunately, given that they’re also humans, referees also make mistakes. Although a referee has room for […]

Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers had Scotty Pippen Jr., the son of NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, on their roster. They had signed him to a two-way contract and he spent most of the season playing for their G League affiliate the South Bay Lakers. They didn’t re-sign him this offseason and no […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is calling on the NBA to address safety concerns regarding the court at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The call comes in the aftermath of Miami Heat guard Dru Smith’s season-ending injury, which occurred during a game against the Cavaliers. The concern revolves around the […]

Amid the most efficient shooting season of his 21-year career, LeBron James had a rare off night on Saturday in his return to Northeast Ohio. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar needed 23 shots to score 22 points against his former team, adding six rebounds and six assists. But a dominant second-half performance from Anthony Davis […]

Despite playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s clear that the Cleveland Cavaliers will always hold a special place in LeBron James’ heart. The team compiled a tribute video, which is captured by Hoop Central, filled with some of James’ most iconic moments during his two stints in Cleveland. The show of gratitude was not random, […]

A museum memorializing NBA legend and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James opened in his hometown of Akron, Ohio on Saturday. The white suit the Lakers forward wore to the 2003 NBA Draft is on display in the LeBron James Home Court Museum. Fans can also find plenty of memorabilia from his time in St. Vincent-St. Mary High […]

It goes without saying that the Cleveland Cavaliers hold a special place in their heart for LeBron James after all he has given to the franchise and city, but they decided to formally show their appreciation on Saturday before the Cavs took on the Akron, Ohio native and the Los Angeles Lakers. The team compiled […]

A museum memorializing NBA legend and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James opened in his hometown of Akron, Ohio Saturday, and naturally people are curious about what’s inside. Given its location, fans could expect to see a lot of keepsakes from his Cleveland Cavaliers days, including the very beginning. The white suit James wore […]

On Friday afternoon, 23rd-ranked USC basketball dropped to 4-2 on the young 2023-24 college basketball season with a narrow 72-70 loss against the Oklahoma Sooners. This game was tightly contested throughout, with USC taking a narrow 39-36 lead into halftime of the game, but ultimately, Oklahoma was able to do just enough down the stretch […]

On Wednesday evening, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers dropped to 9-7 on the young 2023-24 NBA season with a crushing 104-101 home loss to their Western Conference rivals, the Dallas Mavericks. Although the Lakers trailed most of the game by a relatively wide margin, James was able to help lead a furious comeback […]

Former player Kevin Garnett was on the Stephen A. Smith show where he dropped high-praise for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. When Smith was talking about the level of play James has been doing in his 21st season, Garnett responded that he’s his “GOAT,” which stands for “greatest of all time.” “He’s my GOAT […]

With greatness comes a lot of talk around you. LeBron James is used to all of the criticisms and chatter about him. He’s been in the league for twenty years (and counting!). He’s heard everything you could say about a player. So when Alan Hahn called the Los Angeles Lakers star an “old man”, no […]

There’s no doubt that the Dallas Cowboys are hot, and no player on the team is hotter than cornerback DaRon Bland. He earned a spot in the NFL record book when he returned a 4th quarter interception against the Washington Commanders for 63 yards and a touchdown to cap off a 45-10 Cowboys victory. 🫡 […]

NBA players are the best basketball players in the world, that’s no question. One of the most interesting things though is seeing how some of the top superstars view their peers. Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has consistently been one of the top players in the league the past few seasons. But who does he […]

The Dallas Mavericks held a convincing lead for most of Wednesday’s game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. LA battled back in the fourth quarter though, making it an extremely competitive affair. Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, and the Mavs were able to escape in the end with a 104-101 victory on the road. Irving and Doncic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers saw their three-game winning streak come to an end on Wednesday night, losing 104-101 despite coming back from a 20-point deficit to make things interesting. While LeBron James is undoubtedly the reason this team is 9-7 at the moment, he made a brutal mistake in the dying seconds of the fourth […]

Outside of his rookie season, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been an All-Star every year he has been in the NBA. As he continues to leave his mark on the league, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers believes Doncic is capable of reaching major heights. Dallas faced Los Angeles on Wednesday, with the […]

Coming back from a three-to-one deficit in the NBA Finals surely forms strong bonds between Cleveland Cavaliers teammates. The mental fortitude that a collective has will last for years and they will always cherish it regardless of how much movement happens within the league. This is exactly what LeBron James and Kyrie Irving still have. […]