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The Los Angeles Lakers figure to dominate the headlines this summer after a season full of tumult and front office madness. Lonzo Ball is part of this drama. While new head coach Frank Vogel prepares to try to bring glory back to a franchise that has not made the playoffs since 2013, the Lakers will […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans had high hopes when their team selected Lonzo Ball as the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. However, the 21-year-old point guard has yet to make a mark in the franchise, as he was slowed down injuries in his first two seasons with the Lakers. But while some fans […]

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee says Lonzo Ball is “one of the most underrated defensive point guards” in the NBA. Ball still has a lot of work to do on the offensive end, but the former No. 2 overall pick has already established himself as a pest on defense. The 22-year-old pass-first guard has […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball is just like the rest of us shoe fanatics. He wants Lakers star small forward LeBron James to hook him up with some Nike’s. After all, the two are teammates and James is Nike’s biggest athlete. Ball took to his Instagram story on Monday to ask LeBron for […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ terrible season, rumors have spread throughout the league that the team is ready to trade point guard Lonzo Ball. A Lakers News Twitter account posted an update about offers the team had received for Ball: The #Bulls and #Suns are reportedly offering their 2019 lottery picks in the June draft […]

The Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns are reportedly offering their 2019 lottery picks in the June draft for Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball, according to Jason McIntyre of FS1. The Suns have the sixth overall pick, while the Bulls have the seventh. The Lakers own the fourth overall pick. McIntyre reports Suns owner […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry reportedly loves the idea of having a Lonzo Ball-Jrue Holiday backcourt in the Big Easy, according to Andrew Lopez of NOLA.com. The Los Angeles Lakers will try and trade for Anthony Davis again this summer after failing to acquire him at the February trade deadline. The Lakers can […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be looking to upgrade their roster this summer following yet another disappointing season, which resulted in them missing the playoffs again despite having LeBron James. There are tons of speculations about them possibly trading for New Orleans Pelicans star big man Anthony Davis or Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal. […]

For someone who is yet to play a full season in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball sure gets a lot of attention. Of course, much of that has to do with his loud-mouthed father, LaVar, which is compounded by the fact that Ball plays in one of the two largest media markets […]

An NBA source says “people just don’t grasp how good” Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball is, according to Ben Standig of NBC Sports. Ball’s IQ of the game and defensive ability is high for a 21-year-old. The Lakers might have to trade Ball this summer if they want to acquire New Orleans Pelicans […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are tagged as one of the most dysfunctional franchises in the NBA today based on the recent events in the organization. But while the future of the Lakers remains uncertain, new head coach Frank Vogel is giving their fans something to be excited about. Vogel, who signed a multi-year contract with […]

With Lonzo Ball leaving Big Baller Brand, LaVar Ball has faded into obscurity this season. Once a controversial and yet lovable public figure, LaVar has become somewhat of an afterthought, but that doesn’t mean his bold statements have ceased. LaVar still has big plans for his sons and for his business in general, saying that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to go after New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis once again despite the team’s failed negotiations back in February. They are still expected to offer most of their young core plus the fourth overall pick which they have won in last week’s draft lottery. While there are speculations that […]

Lonzo Ball has been mentioned in a lot of trade rumors over the past year and there is a new team that has come up as a potential landing spot. That team would be the Chicago Bulls, who are desperately searching for a long-term option at the point guard position. After taking a risk on […]

Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones outlined a potential Anthony Davis trade for the Los Angeles Lakers during Thursday’s edition of ESPN’s “Get Up!” The trade would send Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram along with the fourth overall pick in exchange for Davis and Solomon Hill: Here's @D19J's hypothetical trade to get […]

The Chicago Bulls would reportedly still be interested in a potential Lonzo Ball trade with the Los Angeles Lakers if they land in the No. 3 to No. 6 range in the draft lottery, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. The Bulls are sort of desperate for a point guard right now since […]

Jason Kidd reportedly has a strong relationship with Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James and mentored point guard Lonzo Ball last year, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. The Lakers are strongly considering adding Kidd to their coaching staff as an assistant: Kidd has a strong relationship with LeBron James and mentored Lonzo […]

Jason Kidd is reportedly a big believer in Lonzo Ball and wants to help the Los Angeles Lakers develop him, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Kidd has interviewed for the Lakers’ head coaching job. The Hall of Famer reportedly was going to be part of Tyronn Lue’s coaching staff, but Lue didn’t take the […]

So much for the dissolution of Big Baller Brand. According to celebrity gossip site TMZ, LaVar Ball is in the process of expanding the company despite a recent scandal involving one of its original founders that cost the business and Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball millions of dollars. “But now, we’ve learned LaVar is […]

Despite signing one of the greatest players of all time in the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers once again missed the playoffs in 2018-19, which means all the players on the team have plenty of time to work out and improve their skills ahead of next season. Two such Lakers players that recently worked out […]

It turns out Big Baller Brand co-founder Gregory Alan Foster encouraged Lonzo Ball to work out exclusively for the Los Angeles Lakers prior to the 2017 NBA Draft. The Los Angeles Times’ Tania Ganguli and Richard Winton broke the news on April 24. Foster also encouraged Lonzo to refuse to work out for any team […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers missing the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season, despite having LeBron James on its roster for the first time, all of the players on its roster are enjoying their offseason and working on bettering their games. Lonzo Ball, who has only played 99 games over the course of two seasons […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball did not hold back and said that the trade rumors before the deadline in February led to their team’s downfall in the 2018-19 NBA season. The Lakers were poised to make the playoffs this season, especially after acquiring LeBron James in the offseason. Los Angeles looked like a playoff […]

In a far-reaching interview with House of Highlights, Lonzo Ball — the former second overall pick of the Los Angeles Lakers — delved into numerous topics germane to his life as well as the hectic 2018-19 season that they had. With LeBron James in the fold, everything was supposed to change in Tinseltown, but due […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked Lonzo Ball in the 2017 NBA Draft. However, had things turned out differently, it would have been an awkward situation for Zo. In an appearance on House of Highlights, Lonzo admitted that he was wearing his Lakers shoes during draft night. Interestingly, it was the only shoes he had, which […]

D’Angelo Russell faced the high expectations that come from being a member of the Los Angeles Lakers from the moment the team selected him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Unfortunately, the pressure only got worse during the two season he spent in Los Angeles. Of course, he only made […]

Anthony Davis the entire NBA landscape on fire when he publicly requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans last January. During those times, the Los Angeles Lakers basically made everyone not named LeBron James on their team available, including prized second-year point guard Lonzo Ball. With trade rumors floating around everywhere, Ball and his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly prevented point guard Lonzo Ball from undergoing surgery unauthorized by the organization, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Ball suffered a left ankle injury on Jan. 19 against the Houston Rockets and missed the rest of the regular season. The Lakers guard was instructed by former business partner Alan Foster […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Lonzo Ball has recently opened up about his decision to part ways with former business partner and Big Baller Brand co-founder Alan Foster. Speaking to Jacob Rude of USA Today, Ball explained why this was one of the most hurtful experiences he has had in his life. For the 21-year-old, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball had nothing but praises for Magic Johnson, thanking the legendary guard for helping him in his first two seasons in the league. According to Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, Ball called Johnson the best point guard to have ever played in the NBA. The young playmaker added that being […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball recently had issues with Big Baller Brand, the sports apparel company currently being run by LaVar Ball. Lonzo reportedly severed ties with it and is contemplating on signing with Nike this summer. While Ball said he may still have a business relationship with his father, he will focus more […]

Kevin Durant made headlines in December when he called the environment around LeBron James “toxic,” fueling speculation that the Los Angeles Lakers could miss out on signing one of the league’s top free agents this summer. The Golden State Warriors superstar wasn’t decrying his friend and Los Angeles Lakers counterpart personally, to be clear, but […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball is signing with Creative Artists Agency, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Ball parted ways with agent Harrison Gaines last week. It was a mutual decision by both sides. “After thinking about this decision over the last few weeks, I concluded that CAA made the most sense for my […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball has had a tumultuous week, to say the least. He recently cut ties with his agent and is also coming off a shocker of a discovery involving Allan Foster, his father’s old friend and co-founder of his family’s Big Baller Brand. As recent reports reveal, Foster has allegedly […]

According to ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball is loved by his teammates. Ball is a polarizing player around the league because of his outspoken dad, LaVar Ball. However, players on the Lakers, especially star LeBron James, have nothing but respect for Ball and his game. “LeBron praised Lonzo before […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball and agent Harrison Gaines mutually agreed to parts ways on Thursday. Gaines and Ball didn’t have any type of falling out, according to Gaines. The two sides just wanted to head in separate directions. When asked if the Ball family’s impending lawsuit against Alan Foster played a role in the […]

With Los Angeles Lakers stud Lonzo Ball recently doing everything in his power to distance himself from the Big Baller Brand, it seemed as though he was about to become his own man. However, as reported by Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports, it appears that his father, LaVar Ball, still has full control of his […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball has parted with his agent, Harrison Gaines. Ball issued a statement regarding the matter to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne on April 4. Harrison Gaines has been a trusted advisor and close friend for many years. He guided my NBA career with integrity and always had my best interests at heart. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were fourth place in the Western Conference when LeBron James strained his groin in a Christmas victory over the Golden State Warriors. By the time he returned over a month later, the Lakers had fallen out of playoff position altogether, going just 6-11 when he was sidelined. Now, two weeks after […]