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Lonzo Ball’s return from offseason surgery is a slow process. Luke Walton and the Los Angeles Lakers don’t want to rush Ball back before he’s 100 percent. Earlier Wednesday, Walton said there was a chance Ball could start his season against the Sacramento King on Thursday and play “very limited” minutes. Now, it appears that won’t […]

Arguably the most hyped and scrutinized rookie last year, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball could play the first minutes of his sophomore season on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. If Ball feels great following his recovery from a knee injury, Lakers head coach Luke Walton says he could let the 6-foot-6 playmaker play […]

With the move of Lebron James to the Los Angeles Lakers, LaLaLand is again the center of the basketball universe. The acquisitions they had in both the draft and free agency give them a lot of flexibility in terms of the lineups they will be able to put in the floor. They envision themselves as […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will make his Staples Center debut Tuesday when the team takes on the Denver Nuggets. James made his Lakers debut Sunday night in San Diego and finished with nine points while shooting 2-of-6 from the field, 2-of-2 from beyond the arc, and 3-of-4 from the free-throw line. The four-time […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball underwent arthroscopic knee surgery back in July and was expected to return to basketball activities in training camp. Ball was initially expected to brought back slowly into the mix, but the former number two pick in the 2017 NBA draft was reportedly up to speed during the Lakers training […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton will definitely have his hands full this season. Aside from the fact that the whole basketball world will be intently watching how he handles superstar LeBron James, Walton will also be responsible for the development of his young and very talented core. At the center of this group […]

In his rookie campaign lasts season, Los Angeles Lakers stud Lonzo Ball showed the entire basketball world why he deserved the second overall pick in the Draft. Now entering his sophomore year, Ball seems primed to take his game a step further. Ball’s debut season was cut short by a knee injury that caused him […]

LeBron James is taking on a mentorship role with many of his new Los Angeles Lakers teammates and that includes Lonzo Ball. James is already impressed with Ball despite the fact that Ball is still working his way back from offseason surgery. LeBron said he’s impressed with how far along Lonzo is despite not playing […]

Training camp is all about developing chemistry and cohesion on the roster. As such, Los Angeles Lakers teammates JaVale McGee and Lonzo Ball are already working on theirs. But they aren’t limiting their time together on the court. McGee and Ball are reportedly working on making some music together, according to Sam Alipour of ESPN. Sam Alipour: […]

One of the main concerns for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into training camp was the health of second-year point guard Lonzo Ball. Although it seemed as though he’d be ready to go for camp and preseason, Ball has been limited as he recovers from offseason knee surgery. However, Ball was cleared this week and […]

Once the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James this summer, everything changed for the storied franchise. James joining the team sent shockwaves throughout the NBA and has also had a profound impact on the young players on the team’s roster. Kyle Kuzma, who LeBron has praised repeatedly as of late, talked about his new superstar […]

Lonzo Ball doesn’t feel the pressure of having to play alongside one of the game’s all-time greats. After the Los Angeles Lakers finished practice on Thursday, Ball was asked by a reporter whether he got nervous sharing the court with LeBron James for the first time since the four-time MVP decided to take his talents […]

Lonzo Ball’s first season in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers was anything but ideal. Although he showed signs of brilliance on the basketball court from time to time, one of his toughest challenges was staying healthy. Heading into this past summer, Ball was determined to change a few things. Along with making tweaks […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year point guard Lonzo Ball participated in full-contact practice Thursday, but is not expected to play in the team’s first preseason game on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets. Ball underwent surgery this offseason on his left knee. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft had a torn meniscus in his knee […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball is usually seen playing hoops in a pair of Big Baller Brand kicks. However, the Chino Hills native decided to wear a variant of Kobe Bryant’s signature shoe during Wednesday’s practice session. Lonzo Ball (@ZO2_) rocking Kobe’s during the second day of training camp #Lakers pic.twitter.com/Xebsl6Nb6i — Ryan […]

Lonzo Ball is heading into his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers and will start the season as the backup point guard behind Rajon Rondo. In his rookie season last year, Ball struggled and dealt with injury issues. It was a bit of a disappointment, but he is ready to prove his doubters wrong […]

LeBron James has brought a new era to the Los Angeles Lakers, and while that means a lot more wins, it will also mean a lot more handshakes and nicknames for teammates. Take, for example, the point guard duo of Lonzo Ball and Rajon Rondo, who James has given a new nickname to them. Via […]

Remember when LeBron James and Lonzo Ball had a small talk last season at the end of a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena? People couldn’t tell exactly what the former Cavs star told Ball discussion was about because both were covering their mouths as though they […]

LeBron James sounds pretty enthusiastic about the young corps he’s joining on the Los Angeles Lakers. More specifically, James believes in the mercurial Lonzo Ball. James says of Ball: “He’s destined for greatness, I believe.” Greatness isn’t one of those words that LeBron tosses around very often. He’s constantly striving for greatness and it’s telling […]

Los Angeles Lakers new addition Rajon Rondo is slated to begin the 2018-19 season as the team’s starting point guard ahead of Lozno Ball, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “Luke Walton told me today that Rajon Rondo will be the Lakers’ starting point guard to start the year,” said McMenamin during an appearance in ESPN Radio’s […]

After the signing of three-time NBA Champion LeBron James this offseason, many Los Angeles Lakers fans now look into their supporting cast and how they will complement the king in Tinseltown. Among them is 2017 second overall pick, Lonzo Ball — who was a highly-touted prospect in his rookie year last season — and his […]

If one thing can be taken away from media day for the Los Angeles Lakers besides the arrival of LeBron James, it’s the respect that veteran point guard Rajon Rondo already has in the team’s locker room before the start of the 2018-19 NBA season. Rondo was praised by his teammates one after the other […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball is about to enter Year 2 of his NBA career after a polarizing rookie season in the pros. Ball is focused on making his sophomore campaign in the league more memorable and for him to achieve that, he needs to have his body right in time for the start […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball’s brothers LaMelo and LiAngelo kicked off the Big Baller Brand-sponsored JBA USA Team world tour with a bang. The LaVar Ball-coached squad went up against the Svendborg Rabbits in Denmark on Saturday. Lonzo Ball’s two younger brothers combined for 67 points to lead their squad to a 120-118 victory […]

Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson didn’t mince words Thursday when asked to predict how point guard Lonzo Ball will play in his second season in the NBA. Johnson, arguably the best floor general in NBA history, says Ball has gotten stronger and smarter this offseason, and believes the UCLA product is […]

Los Angeles Lakers second year point guard Lonzo Ball has been 100 percent cleared by the team’s medical staff to return to full basketball activity, according to general manager Rob Pelinka. Ball suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee and underwent surgery this summer. The 20-year-old received a PRP injection after the season ended, but […]

There is no bigger honor in basketball than being a part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Imagine having your name called for your contributions in your league and how it has affected the world of basketball, there must be no feeling in the world that could top the esteem that this prestige […]

Majority of Los Angeles Lakers fans loved having Julius Randle on the team, so it follows to say that a great number of Purple and Gold supporters grimaced when they learned that the former Kentucky Wildcat had signed with the New Orleans Pelicans back in July. And you know someone else who got sad with […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball underwent surgery this offseason on his left knee and won’t be ready for five-on-five scrimmages when training camp starts next week, according to Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet. Lakers head coach Luke Walton said Ball has done one-on-one drills, but the team will not rush the point guard back. Ball […]

Los Angeles Lakers incoming sophomore Lonzo Ball is doing his best to impress team general manager Magic Johnson. His latest attempt to further establish himself on his boss’ good graces comes in the form of recreating the iconic mid-range running skyhook made famous by none other than Johnson himself. In the clip that is making […]

Despite the on and off-court antics that marred the Ball family in the past, Los Angeles Lakers young star Lonzo Ball has exceptionally kept his cool and played the issues in a mature way. But it turns out that Lonzo’s patience has already grown thin as he was caught lashing out on his brother, LaMelo […]

After barely making it to Sports Illustrated’s Top 100 NBA players, ESPN has ranked Los Angeles Lakers sophomore point guard Lonzo Ball at No. 62, way higher than the 100th spot he got with SI. Here’s ESPN’s take on why and how Ball will be one of the top point guards in the league this upcoming […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball’s father, the infamous LaVar, will be taking his coaching talents overseas. According to JBA Media, Ball has been named the head coach of the Junior Basketball Association’s (JBA) USA TEAM, which plans on competing against talented players from foreign countries during the upcoming international season. In the meantime, Alan […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Isaiah Thomas just called someone from the Ball family humble, and you bet he’s not referring to LaVar. Instead, Thomas reserved that compliment for Los Angeles Lakers guard and former teammate Lonzo Ball when he guested on Kevin Hart’s “Cold As Balls” show. “Lonzo has a bright future and the dope […]

The Golden State Warriors are the pioneers and gold standard when it comes to concocting a devastating positionless lineup. The Death Lineup, as it is rightly called, has killed the competition en route to three championships so far. Since its proven success, other teams are following suit on modern positionless basketball on their lineups. While […]

To raise the level of difficulty in his younger brother’s training, Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers summoned his rottweilers to defend LaMelo Ball. Check out the video below as posted by Swish Daily to see the younger Ball dribbling against three rottweilers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeaJeQenHT4 The 17-year-old LaMelo will once again be playing for the […]

Newly-enshrined Hall of Famer Ray Allen had no problems picking a former rookie to potentially help with recurring shooting woes during an interview with Dan Patrick. As always, Patrick asked the right pressing questions, putting Allen on the spot and asking him to choose between Lonzo Ball and Ben Simmons — but the 3-point king […]

After missing 30 games of action during his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, point guard Lonzo Ball decided to undergo an arthroscopic knee surgery to deal with the injury head-on, in hopes to return fully healthy for the start of the season. In the latest episode of his Facebook show Ball In The Family, […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball managed to barely cling to the very bottom of Sports Illustrated’s annual Top 100 NBA players, coming in at No. 100. Ball had a somewhat disappointing year as a rookie thanks to poor shooting and injury problems. He posted decent averages of 10.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 7.2 assists […]