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Lonzo Ball’s family reality show, “Ball In The Family” is nearing its premiere, and with it comes an exciting first trailer. The series’ first two episodes are slated to air on Aug. 31 through Facebook Watch, a show which will immerse viewers into the life of LaVar Ball and his sons Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo, […]

Despite showing a good amount of support for fellow Maryland native Markelle Fultz prior and after the NBA Draft, Kevin Durant has rolled with Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball as his cornerstone talent in NBA 2K18’s MyGM mode. The Finals MVP told Bill Simmons during a Q&A session in The Bill Simmons Podcast (listen […]

In a season mired by rumors and hoopla of players’ potential future destinations, Sports Illustrated’s Rohan Nadkarni was determined to get Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball to muse about a potential pairing with LeBron James next summer. While Ball bit with a short response to a potential alley-oop play between the King and himself, […]

Rookies Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics tied to top votes for the best NBA career during Tuesday’s 2017-18 NBA rookie survey. Both rookies netted an 18.4 percent of the total votes with Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson and Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. tying […]

Since being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick in this year’s draft, there has been a tremendous level of expectations set forth on rookie point guard Lonzo Ball’s shoulders. In light of that, he has worked toward getting himself physically prepared to play his first NBA season as his father, […]

The Big Baller Brand is getting bigger and bigger. Rap icon Jay-Z is the latest notable name to come out and support the brand admitting he has bought three pairs of Lonzo Ball’s signature shoe, ZO2. TMZ Sports recently caught up with the Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard to ask him about Jay-Z supporting […]

At seemingly every opportunity he gets, LaVar Ball has voiced nothing but praise towards his son, Lonzo, who is set to begin his rookie campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers. During this entire process, the young Ball has been consistently compared to former All-Star point guard Jason Kidd due to his size and passing ability. […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be part of a completely new starting backcourt for the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming season alongside much-hyped rookie Lonzo Ball, and the former Detroit Piston is already excited about the prospect of playing with his new backcourt mate. In an interview with Uninterrupted’s Open Run podcast with Jesse Williams and Stefan […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, there is plenty of optimism for the Los Angeles Lakers after selecting Lonzo Ball at the 2017 NBA Draft. After a poor debut at the Las Vegas Summer League, Ball averaged a near triple-double and received the Most Valuable Player award. With teams currently filling out the remainder of […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick. Despite struggling in the first game, Ball averaged a near triple-double as he was named the Las Vegas Summer League Most Valuable Player. With the 2017-18 NBA season approaching, all the attention remains on Ball. According to Nina […]

LaVar Ball got his own reality show green-lit by Facebook last month. Last week, Variety reported that the series titled, “Ball in the Family“, will be one of a handful of shows funded by the social media giant for their Facebook Watch platform. “Ball in the Family” is one part of an effort to kick-start […]

Two of this year’s top 10 picks in the draft recently appeared on the NBA Rookies Flashback Friday special, where they were asked a number of different questions to allow their fans to know more about them. While playing video games, Lonzo Ball and Dennis Smith Jr. were asked who their favorite rappers were, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will head into the 2017-18 NBA season with Brandon Ingram and rookie Lonzo Ball leading the way. The two promising young players will try to end the four-year playoff drought with an upgraded roster and a positive outlook on the immediate future in Los Angeles. With Ball getting as much attention […]

In a talent-filled 2017 rookie class, no one faces more scrutiny and hefty expectations than Lonzo Ball. The Los Angeles Lakers No. 2 overall selection dished on his father, LaVar Ball, and his antics, as well as what it’ll be like to have a target on his back coming into the season. LaVar has had […]

Since releasing the ZO2s, the Big Baller Brand has continued to intrigue many with their business decisions. One of them was to let Lonzo Ball use other players’ signature sneakers during the Summer League, instead of his own. However, he was back wearing them during the Panini Rookie Photoshoot held recently. The 6-foot-6 point guard […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball doesn’t have the gargantuan aspirations of his father beating Michael Jordan one-on-one, but rather some other hefty ones that are within the realm of possibility. The No. 2 overall selection is optimistic his team is shooting for the playoffs this upcoming season and remains intent in chasing that goal […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz had a chill-session with fellow rook Dennis Smith Jr. and admitted to one of his toughest matchups while he got into some vintage video games. The Washington standout cited Los Angeles Lakers’ No. 2 overall selection Lonzo Ball as his toughest competition during his lone year with the Huskies. “In […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy was utterly complimentary of prized rookie Lonzo Ball, going as far as to tout him the next coming to Magic Johnson, notably his former teammate as part of the 80s Showtime Lakers. “I really like him as a player,” Worthy told TMZ Sports. “He’s unselfish, he’s a team player. […]

Big Baller Brand has been criticized by many during its recent rise under the guidance of LaVar Ball and his star son Lonzo Ball, the No. 2 overall pick of the Los Angeles Lakers. One of the most criticized aspects of the brand has been the high pricing of its products. With price not an […]

NBA 2K18 earlier in the day revealed Atlanta Hawks rookie big man John Collins’ rating in the game, which also displayed an in-game photo of him dunking on Los Angeles Lakers’ second-year forward Brandon Ingram. It didn’t take long for Ingram to issue a response via Twitter stating that he doesn’t believe that would ever happen […]

Since being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick in this year’s draft, rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has immediately stepped into the picture as possibly the next player to become the face of the franchise after Kobe Bryant, but would he take him over Cleveland Cavs star LeBron James? When […]

This year’s class of NBA rookies went through their first photos for the upcoming season for their Panini Basketball card. Among of these players was Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball, who took to Twitter to voice his excitement about his first year in the league. https://twitter.com/ZO2_/status/896113753652985856 There is plenty of hype around […]

After suffering the worst stretch in franchise history, the future is looking bright for the Los Angeles Lakers. After President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka took over midseason, there is great optimism heading into the 2017-18 NBA season. In one of their first moves, Johnson and Pelinka selected Lonzo Ball […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have found a legitimate star in the making in the form of rookie point guard Lonzo Ball. The 19-year-old has become a household name with his play at UCLA and in the NBA Summer League along with the added attention due to LaVar Ball’s antics and the controversial Big Baller […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball may have had an incredible summer league playing in every major brand shoe, but that doesn’t mean he’s ready to abandon his roots. Friday brought along the team’s photo shoot, where Kyle Kuzma and Ball recorded a bit of footage during down time. Ball showed off the new Nike […]

Prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks entertained trade offers for Kristaps Porzingis. After the second-year forward reportedly missed his exit meeting, former President Phil Jackson wanted to take the franchise in a different direction. On the HoopsHype Podcast, Peter Vecsey revealed Jackson was attempting to trade Porzingis for the first overall […]

The NBA’s deepest sports simulation video game just got a little bit deeper. NBA 2K’s yearly release of its NBA basketball simulation video game is perhaps the most realistic true to life series in the sports gaming genre. Pop in a disc from any prior year and you’re likely to see contract negotiations, team rebrands, […]

Care to be fed with some more Lonzo Ball news, particularly one that concerns what shoes his virtual self is sporting in NBA 2k18? In a photo posted on Twitter by Steve Noah of OperationsSports, Ball’s character isn’t sporting a Big Baller Brand pair. Instead, his feet are covered with Nike branded footwear. Lonzo Ball […]

Brandon Armstrong is back at it again. Also known for his social media handle, BdotAdot5, Armstrong added another viral clip to his expansive, and still growing, portfolio of impersonations as he recently parodied Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball. .@ZO2_ Demeanor Be Like… pic.twitter.com/as30vUGacy — Dot (@BdotAdot5) August 8, 2017 In a video posted on […]

Even before Lonzo Ball was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick at the 2017 NBA Draft, all the attention was on him. From Ball’s pass-first mentality to his father’s antics, the former UCLA product enters the 2017-18 NBA season with plenty to prove. At the Las Vegas Summer League, Ball […]

Well-known NBA player impersonator Brandon Armstrong, or BdotAdot5, has made a number of videos in the past depicting his hilarious, yet still accurate, impersonations of some of the most popular players in the league. He recently released his latest one on Monday, where he imitated Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball. However, instead of just […]

It has been an interesting and exciting summer, to say the least for the Los Angeles Lakers. After winning only 26 games last season, the storied NBA franchise was headed to the NBA Draft Lottery once again with hopes of keeping their top-three protected pick. Fortunately for Magic Johnson and company, Los Angeles was able […]

The Lonzo Ball era of the Los Angeles Lakers has begun. The rookie point guard led the Lakers to Summer League title in Las Vegas and already has the fan base clamoring for more as well as his new teammates like Larry Nance Jr. anxious to play alongside him next season. TMZ Sports recently caught […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have not had the best luck the past few years, having missed the playoffs since 2012. A bold claim from LaVar Ball on draft day confirms that his son Lonzo Ball will lead the Lakers to the postseason, and it seems the hyped Big Baller is beginning his role as a […]

Big Baller Brand is still on the lookout for a partner willing to invest in helping become a dual brand, and the first of its kind. That recently led owner LaVar Ball to Chinese company Anta, after failing to convince Nike and Adidas and Under Armour, that his billion dollar asking price is a worthwhile […]

Every year, the top prospects in every sport usually sign with major brands like Nike, Adidas, or Under Armour. However, Lonzo Ball is unlike any prospect after being selected with the second overall pick at the 2017 NBA Draft. After Ball’s father met with the major brands and could not come to an agreement, the […]

There’s been plenty of buzz surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers this 2017, in large part due to the team’s selection of rookie Lonzo Ball at the NBA Draft. Now, there are actual stats to back up that claim. As Chris Herring of FiveThirtyEight points out, Ball appeared in 702 published news stories on mainstream media […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick. With Ball being the team’s point guard of the future, President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka traded D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Nets to create cap space for 2018 free […]

The top basketball video game, the NBA 2K series, has continued unveiling the ratings for players for the upcoming NBA 2K18, which is scheduled to be released on September 15. After revealing the numbers for some of the league’s stars like Damian Lillard, Isaiah Thomas, and Paul George, 2K Sports tweeted the first look and […]