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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 […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball has sued Alan Foster, the co-founder of Big Baller Brand, after he reportedly stole more than $1.5 million from the company. Can confirm Lonzo Ball is suing Big Baller Brand co-founder Alan Foster. The suit has not been processed yet but that is expected to happen tomorrow. Ball alleges […]

Longtime sneaker marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro, who first signed Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan to Nike, says what Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball and Big Baller Brand were trying to do actually wasn’t a bad idea. That’s about the only nice thing Vaccaro had to say about Big Baller Brand, though. Vaccaro says Big […]

LaMelo Ball, the youngest brother of Los Angeles Lakers sophomore stud Lonzo Ball, is set to play overseas next season. This is according to the Ball family patriarch himself, LaVar Ball, who made the announcement on Sunday night: “I’m going to let you know the plan now so everyone can just stop,” Ball said, via […]

Maybe the mishap involving Zion Williamson’s sneaker didn’t torpedo Nike’s standing as a brand, after all. According to BetOnline.ag, Nike is current favorite to sign Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball to his next shoe deal after Ball decided to leave the Big Baller Brand earlier this week. Nike -225 Adidas +500 Puma +500 Under […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers’ season dwindles away with hopes of the NBA Playoffs gone, many fans have to wonder what could have been if the franchise had secured Anthony Davis at the trade deadline. Instead of pairing LeBron James with another superstar player, the Lakers instead struggled with chemistry and health in a failed […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and current “Inside the NBA” anchor Charles Barkley has spoken out on the controversy surrounding Los Angeles Lakers stud Lonzo Ball and his family’s Big Baller Brand. According to Barkley, Ball family patriarch LaVar Ball has to take the blame for all the trouble BBB has recently gotten into: “This thing […]

Lonzo Ball, the touted No.2 overall pick out of UCLA in the 2017 NBA Draft, was recently shut down for the season by the Los Angeles Lakers as the team spiraled out of the playoff race. Ball had been a bright spot for the Lakers this year, and though some of his numbers were down […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball continues to sever ties with Big Baller Brand co-founder Alan Foster in the wake of the missing $1.5 million from Ball’s personal and business accounts. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reports that Ball and his team have decided to remove Foster from the Ball family’s reality show, “Ball in the Family.” […]

It looks like the rumors of the Ball family considering folding the Big Baller Brand have some legs, as Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball’s manager has been seen dumping a pair of Big Baller Brand sneakers down a garbage chute: Lonzo Ball’s manager @dmoore_1 just posted this. 👀 #dumpurmerch pic.twitter.com/VLjkrxSn3u — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers took Lonzo Ball with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, it was supposed to represent the beginning of a media empire for the Big Baller Brand. Instead, the company has essentially become a laughingstock, and now, the brand is considering folding entirely, according to Ramona Shelburne […]

Lonzo Ball is someone who, as of late, hasn’t been handling his finances very well, mostly because of his shady business advisers. We’ll recall that, two days ago, Ball announced that he was cutting ties with Alan Foster, a man that was initially installed into his position with Lonzo by Lonzo’s father, LaVar. LaVar allegedly […]

On Friday, reports emerged regarding a significant amount of money being stolen from Los Angeles Lakers sophomore guard Lonzo Ball, allegedly by Big Baller Brand co-founder Alan Foster. Things have quickly escalated, and it appears that the rumors pertaining to Ball’s transfer to sportswear giant Nike has become more imminent than what most would think. […]

Things are moving fast for Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball — or at least, they appear that way. With the Big Baller Brand dealing with a lot of issues at the moment, Ball hinted of a possible (or rather likely) move to Nike on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvXqeWnFenu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Lonzo Ball was in the news recently, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially missed the playoffs for the sixth straight year. They will head into the offseason filled with a lot of question marks once again, and one of them is the future of second-year point guard Lonzo Ball. For the past two seasons, Ball has been hit with injuries that would […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Lonzo Ball and his family are in the center of controversy once again. This time, however, they are the victims. News broke out Friday that Lonzo has severed ties with Alan Foster, a long-time friend of LaVar Ball and co-founder of Big Baller Brand, due to his alleged involvement with the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Lonzo Ball and his family have severed ties with Alan Foster, a long-time friend of LaVar Ball and a co-founder of Big Baller Brand, due to his alleged involvement in a small fortune tied to the Balls and their company recently going missing. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Paul Lavigne, […]

An anonymous Western Conference executive is “surprised” by how good Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball is on defense, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. The Lakers’ defense was much better this season when Ball was on the floor compared to when he was on the bench. The former No. 2 overall pick […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley has shown no love for their co-tenants at Staples Center, the Los Angeles Lakers. He recently said that they’re the better team in LA, and proved it by beating the purple and gold franchise 113-105. He’s also not a fan of all the hype that Sophomore point guard Lonzo […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball admits his ankle injury came at the worst time for him since he was playing the best basketball of his career before going down. Ball sustained a Grade 3 left ankle sprain back on Jan. 19 against the Houston Rockets. The former No. 2 overall pick also developed […]

Technically, the Los Angeles Lakers are still in playoff contention. However, with the regular season coming to an end and the Lakers likely finishing on the outside looking in, Lonzo Ball is looking ahead to the summer. Ball, who’s expected to miss the remainder of this season due to an ankle injury, says he’ll be […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year guard Lonzo Ball was heavily linked to a move away from L.A. towards the tail end of last month’s trade deadline frenzy. However, nothing came to fruition, and the promising 21-year-old still remains to be part of the Purple and Gold. Ball recently opened up to Shams Charania of The Athletic. […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Lonzo Ball has missed his team’s past 20 games due to a lingering ankle problem. It was also recently reported that the Lakers have decided to shut down the 21-year-old for the rest of the season as part of his road to recovery. However, despite a disappointing sophomore season, Ball has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have cleared guard Lonzo Ball for non-contact drills and will re-evaluate him in a couple of weeks, according to Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints. Unexpected update, to say the least: #Lakers guard Lonzo Ball set to be re-evaluated by the team in two weeks. Cleared for non-contact. — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) March […]