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LaVar Ball claims that he doesn’t have a relationship with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James despite the three-time NBA champion joining the franchise. LeBron’s decision to join the Lakers raised plenty of questions regarding how he’d co-exist with both LaVar and Lonzo Ball, but it sounds like things are working out well on both […]

Lottery picks sometimes take a while to become the player that they were expected to be. But for the second pick overall in a draft, they are often projected to develop faster than most. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Lakers, their top pick in last year’s draft has yet to realize his potential and make […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton says he and the coaching staff have been “shocked” by Lonzo Ball’s excellent defense so far this season. Lonzo Ball is 6-foot-6. For a point guard, that’s pretty tall. The former No. 2 overall pick is averaging 1.1 steals per game this season. Ball has really good lateral […]

The Los Angeles Lakers scored a crucial home victory against the feisty Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, 114-103. After the game, Lakers star LeBron James was quick to sing the praises of teammate Lonzo Ball and the impact he has had on the team’s defense: LeBron James on Lonzo Ball: ““He’s cat quick—his length, his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ unlikely trio of LeBron James, Lonzo Ball, and JaVale McGee connived on a fastbreak play that is reminiscent of the Showtime squad from the 1980s. Magic Johnson and company put on a thrilling show on a nightly basis, and it involved plenty of highlight-reel moments on the fast break. Fast forward […]

Charles Barkley is never one to bite his tongue and on Thursday night, he called out Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball for having a “triple-single” game. Obviously, Chuck is poking fun at the second-year Lakers guard after posting a stat line of two points, eight rebounds and four assists in their recent win […]

Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers did his best LeBron James impression via a chasedown block on the Indiana Pacers. Check out the clip below as posted by the Lakers’ Twitter account: Welcome to the School of Hard Blocks!#LakeShow (📺: @SpectrumSN) pic.twitter.com/AdUwyAyomX — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 30, 2018 As observed, Lonzo Ball […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got some good news Thursday before their home matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Starting point guard Lonzo Ball will play despite suffering an ankle sprain on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets. Ball sprained his ankle in Tuesday’s road loss to the Nuggets. He did return to the game after briefly going […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Indiana Pacers Thursday night at Staples Center, and starting point guard Lonzo Ball is questionable to play. Ball sprained his ankle in Tuesday’s road loss to the Denver Nuggets. He did return to the game after briefly going back to the locker room. The former No. 2 overall pick […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have an 11-9 record after 20 games in the 2018-19 season, the first of four seasons with prized free agent acquisition LeBron James on the team. It’s painfully clear to everyone that for the team to reach its lofty aspirations, James needs the help of another All-Star alongside him. The much […]

Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers is now listed as day-to-day after a minor injury in their game against the Denver Nuggets. Per Bill Oram of The Athletic: X-rays were negative on Lonzo Ball. Lakers considering him day-to-day with sprained left ankle. — Bill Oram (@billoram) November 28, 2018 Ball suffered the injury after […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are already going to be without veteran point guard Rajon Rondo for the foreseeable future as he recovers from surgery on his right hand, so losing second-year guard Lonzo Ball for any extended period of time would be a disaster for the team, according to superstar small forward LeBron James. Lonzo […]

Kyle Kuzma and Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers turned a botched dunk by LeBron James into a highlight play for the ages. From the clip posted by SportsCenter, Ball, James, and Kuzma were trying to orchestrate a fastbreak. As they approached the rim, Ball passed it to James who, as always, wanted to […]

According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball exited Tuesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets with an apparent lower-body injury. Lonzo Ball heading to the locker room after appearing to be in pain following a collision with a Denver player. Seemed to be favoring his left knee. Lakers trainer Marco […]

Since he made numerous eyebrow-raising statements last season, LaVar Ball had been suspiciously quiet during the 2018-19 campaign. On Monday night, the eldest Ball broke this streak and supplied yet another questionable line for the media to eat up. When a reporter from TMZ Sports questioned LaVar Ball on who was better as a teenager, […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz Friday night, Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James told reporters that second-year point guard Lonzo Ball doesn’t realize his greatness yet. Sometimes, Lonzo Ball can lack aggression on offense. LeBron James, Rajon Rondo, and even head coach Luke Walton have all said they want Ball to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 90-83 grind-it-out win over the Utah Jazz was their eighth victory over the last 10 games. Throughout their resurgence, one thing that has helped their cause, aside from LeBron James’ constant contributions, has been the elevated play of Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram. The two Lakers youngsters’ aggressiveness manifested against the […]

Shooting slumps are not exactly something new for the Los Angeles Lakers second-year guard Lonzo Ball. Since he came in to the league, shooting efficiency has always been something to improve on for him. To be fair, Lonzo has always been a pass-first guy even before he was in the NBA. Also, the Lakers didn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ Lonzo Ball has always been contented in setting up his teammates on offense. This season, Ball has been advised by the team to attack the rim more and be more aggressive. ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk wrote about how the Lakers are pushing their sophomore point guard to assert himself more on offense. So […]

Not really known for creating shots for himself, Los Angeles Lakers sophomore Lonzo Ball put up his highest scoring output of the season during the team’s recent win against the Cleveland Cavaliers.  Kyle Kuzma explains the difference between a passive and aggressive Lonzo Ball. ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk wrote about the Lakers’ desire to make Ball more […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year point guard Lonzo Ball is still struggling with his outside shot, but that’s not going to stop the former UCLA Bruin from driving the lane and slamming it home. Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers in LeBron James’ return to Cleveland, Lonzo Ball showed off his hops with a nice dunk. […]

Lonzo Ball recently broke up with his ex-girlfriend Denise Garcia and now she is threatening revenge in the form of a tell-all book. Ball and Garcia have a child together and there seems to be some tension between the two following their breakup. Watch Lonzo Ball Casually Break Up With Baby Mama on Ball in […]

The Golden State Warriors are going through a difficult time, not just on the court but more so off of it. For the past four years, the Dubs have been virtually invincible, winning three titles along the way. No one has found a way to stop them except themselves and now they may be at […]

LeBron James and Lonzo Ball are slowly building that chemistry with each other and bringing back showtime for the Los Angeles Lakers. During the second quarter of the Lakers’ road game against the Orlando Magic, Ball connected with James on a pick-and-roll play that led to a monster flush from The King. But it wasn’t […]

After a practice recently, Los Angeles Lakers veteran center Tyson Chandler told local reporters that second-year point guard Lonzo Ball has impressed him on defense. Chandler knows defense better than anyone, as he won the 2012 Defensive Player of the Year award with the New York Knicks. Lonzo Ball is 6-foot-6. For a point guard, […]

Los Angeles Lakers backup point guard Rajon Rondo is going to be out for the next couple of weeks while recovering from a broken hand, but that doesn’t mean he’s not going to have an impact on the team and starting point guard Lonzo Ball. As everyone knows, Rajon Rondo watches film probably more than […]

Former NBA player Matt Barnes is a huge fan of Los Angeles Lakers second-year point guard Lonzo Ball. Barnes, who played for the Lakers at one point during his playing career, loves the way Ball plays defense for a point guard and is high on his potential. “I love Lonzo Ball,” Barnes said on the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a four-game winning streak, and second-year point guard Lonzo Ball says there has been one big reason why the team is playing better. Although the Lakers are still giving up 115.6 points per game, 26th in the NBA, Lonzo Ball says the team is playing better defense as of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt a big blow on Wednesday night when they lost starting point guard Rajon Rondo to a fractured hand. Lakers talisman LeBron James shared his thoughts on the injury after their victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. LeBron James on losing Rajon Rondo: "It's tough. He's one or our captains. […]

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers lost veteran point guard Rajon Rondo for at least a couple of weeks after the 32-year-old broke his hand during the team’s victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. The next man up is sophomore guard Lonzo Ball, who will step into Rondo’s recently-vacated starting spot. After the game, […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have now won four straight games with the team getting the best of Damian Lillard’s Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night at the Staples Center. Along with winning a fourth straight game and seemingly coming together as a unit, the Lakers also saw history be made with one […]

Tyson Chandler is a former Defensive Player of the Year, so he knows defensive talent when he sees it. The veteran center, whom the Los Angeles Lakers signed last week after he reached a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns, says he’s been impressed with point guard Lonzo Ball and small forward Brandon Ingram on […]

In any fastbreak opportunity, Lonzo Ball and LeBron James make a very dangerous duo for the Los Angeles Lakers. Against the Atlanta Hawks Sunday night, the two athletes proved just that. Lonzo ➡️ LeBron for the SLAM! (via @Lakers) pic.twitter.com/EujfaU7zoZ — SLAM (@SLAMonline) November 12, 2018 Lonzo Ball is slowly developing into one of the best […]

Lakers guard Lonzo Ball’s brother, LaMelo, has opponent cancel their scheduled game against his new high school team due to his professional experience. The youngest Ball played pro ball in Lithuania with the BC Vytautas and in the Junior Basketball League with the Los Angeles Ballers. Bill Difilippo of Dime Magazine wrote a column on […]

LeBron James’ arrival in Hollywood came with the expectation of being harnessed more as an off-the-ball threat, thanks to the Los Angeles Lakers’ bevy of playmakers led by Lonzo Ball and Rajon Rondo. To the delight of purple and gold fanatics, that was in full effect on one play Saturday night when the Lakers visited […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, Lonzo Ball, and JaVale McGee beautifully connect for a Showtime-like play during their road game against the Sacramento Kings. Tonight is the first game of their back-to-back as they return to Staples Center to face the Atlanta Hawks tomorrow. Here’s the video of the James-Ball-McGee connection, via the official […]

Lonzo Ball has been dealing with an ankle injury, but on Saturday Ball was seen during shootaround without any wrapping on the ankle in question per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. This comes after Ball tweaked his ankle in practice on Friday. The Lakers said he was day-to-day and it appears he’s feeling comfortable enough to […]

Los Angeles Lakers starting point guard Lonzo Ball tweaked his ankle in Friday’s practice and did not finish the session, according to head coach Luke Walton. The Lakers take on the Sacramento Kings Saturday night at Golden 1 Center. Luke said Lonzo Ball tweaked his ankle in practice today and did not finish it — […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose has been playing spectacularly so far this season. Against the Los Angeles Lakers, Rose was in his element once again as he drilled a 3-pointer in front of Lonzo Ball. To rub it in, Rose has some choice words for Ball afterward. Derrick Rose hits 3-pointer over Lonzo Ball….yells "Weak […]