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Anthony Davis re-aggravated his lingering hip/groin injury in the second half of the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Houston Rockets on Monday night at the Toyota Center. AD said he’ll be a game-time decision for Tuesday’s visit to face the Atlanta Hawks. Davis exited Saturday’s game vs. the Golden State Warriors in the third […]

The Golden State Warriors lost another heartbreaker on Saturday night, falling 145-144 to the Los Angeles Lakers in an instant double-overtime classic. The defeat marked the second time in three nights Golden State went to overtime at Chase Center against a California rival, coming on the feels of Thursday’s 134-133 loss to the Sacramento Kings. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers seemingly avoided a major injury scare to Anthony Davis, who temporarily exited their wild double-overtime win vs. the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night at Chase Center with what the team called a hip spasm. Davis took a Draymond Green knee to the lower body when he barreled through the lane […]

The Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers game on Saturday night shaped up to be an instant classic, going to double-overtime before the Lakers pulled out the 145-144 win in a thriller. The only reason the Warriors were able to get the Lakers into overtime in the first place was because of some patented […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis exited Saturday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors after suffering an apparent lower-body injury in the second half. Anthony Davis heading back to the locker room walking gingerly pic.twitter.com/YsMHmTi48u — Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) January 28, 2024 Apparently, Davis sustained the injury when he collided with […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis were initially listed as questionable to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ primetime matchup with the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Saturday. Fortunately, they were soon upgraded to available for the contest. For what it’s worth, it’s not a big surprise since the Lakers have made their superstar […]

The Los Angeles Lakers did not fare decently without LeBron James. Anthony Davis had to lead the squad against a blood-hungry Los Angeles Clippers team during NBA Rivals week. Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook all came together to notch an insane offensive outburst. James Worthy has not turned his back on […]

Austin Reaves joined his Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis as a finalist for Team USA’s men’s basketball roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 41-player pool of finalists was unveiled on Tuesday afternoon. Reaves said he was “super excited” and “blessed” to be in the mix at Lakers shootaround. Reaves’ inclusion […]

D’Angelo Russell has watched his name swirl in trade rumors for basically the entire 2023-24 season, and the Los Angeles Lakers will have a tough decision to make on the future of the 27-year-old ahead of the impending NBA Trade Deadline. The Louisville, Kentucky native has spent a lot of time on the bench during […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Portland Trail Blazers tonight with a chance to get back to .500 on the season, and Anthony Davis’ latest injury update has him listed as questionable with a bilateral Achilles injury, according to the NBA injury report. Anthony Davis was seen attending last night’s playoff game […]

Ahead of the NFC Divsional Round Matchup between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis recently opened up about his allegiance to the Packers, shedding light on the roots of his unexpected fandom for the NFL team. The revelation came less than an hour before the Packers faced […]

Any positive vibes the Los Angeles Lakers accrued in a solid first half vs. the Brooklyn Nets on Friday — and over the past two games vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks — were rapidly mitigated by a catatonic, confounding second half. The Lakers were outscored 38-22 in the third quarter then 30-22 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a big 112-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, and Anthony Davis’ monstrous effort sparked head coach Darvin Ham to rave about him in the press conference after the game. “His care factor is through the roof,” Darvin Ham said, via Michael Corvo of ClutchPoints. “AD cares […]

Beginning with Monday night’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers are committing to a starting lineup of D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis, according to head coach Darvin Ham. “We have a plan that I think we’ll roll out for the foreseeable future,” Ham said Monday […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a date against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night at home, and much of the focus ahead of that contest is on the statuses of Purple & Gold superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Los Angeles is looking to break out of yet another slump, having lost both their […]

The 2023-24 iteration of the Los Angeles Lakers are no strangers to needing motivational pep talks to recalibrate them. Without LeBron James, they lost a tough contest that came down to the wire versus the Utah Jazz, 132-125. This loss knocked the Lakers below the Houston Rockets. The Lakers’ other superstar in Anthony Davis is […]

In the absence of LeBron James, Anthony Davis’ second career triple-double wasn’t quite enough to deliver a road win for the Los Angeles Lakers, who fell to the Utah Jazz, 132-125, at the Delta Center on Saturday night. AD finished with 15 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists (career-high), and four blocks — his first triple-double […]

The Los Angeles Lakers look to get back on track Saturday night against one of the hottest teams in the NBA. While the purple and gold won’t be full-strength, missing LeBron James and potentially other key contributors, at least Anthony Davis seems likely to suit up at Crypto.com Arena. Davis is officially listed as probable […]

D’Angelo Russell questioned the Los Angeles Lakers “system” following an unenthused 127-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday. “I don’t know,” Russell replied when asked what the Lakers can do to produce more efficient offense. “It’s a lot we could talk about right now, as far as what we could fix […]

Phoenix Suns expected to have their full roster — aside from Damion Lee — ready for Thursday’s game against LeBron James and the LA Lakers. AZCentral.com’s Duane Rankin, who is with the team on the road, reported the Suns will have a late scratch since backup forward Drew Eubanks has contracted an illness. Center Udoka […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had been in a tailspin since winning the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament. They have posted a 5-10 record since beating the Indiana Pacers in the tournament championship game on Dec. 9. During that stretch, chatter surrounding Darvin Ham‘s potential future as the Lakers coach have begun to swirl. The Lakers recently […]

It’s safe to say the Memphis Grizzlies’ 2023-24 NBA season is over following Ja Morant’s season-ending injury. With the Grizzlies likely headed to the tank, it’s worth asking if Memphis makes Marcus Smart available for a trade. Morant underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum after he suffered a subluxation of his right shoulder during […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is having another strong individual season. The Lakers, though, are just 19-19. James’ patience has reportedly been “tested”, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. However, James is not giving up on this Lakers team. “James’ patience has been tested, sources told ESPN, but he figures his best response to […]

One thing that has not been talked about all that much this season is how well Anthony Davis has played for the Los Angeles Lakers. Although he has been banged up through the years and has had trouble staying healthy, Davis has arguably been having his best season in a Lakers uniform. Playing in all […]

Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a downsized Toronto Raptors — and fourth-quarter free throw trips — to eke out a 132-131 win at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. The Lakers (19-19) are back to .500 after their second straight nail-biting win. With center Jakob Poeltl nursing an ankle sprain, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis kept it brutally honest about where the team is following their 127-113 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday evening. Davis addressed the media in the locker room postgame and admitted that the Lakers are in a slump but the team has to stand together. “We got to stay […]

The Los Angeles Lakers injury report features a long list of key players, including LeBron James and Anthony Davis, ahead of Friday’s crucial tilt versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The timing couldn’t be any worse as Darvin Ham’s seat is getting hotter with every Lakers loss. LeBron James is questionable with a left ankle peroneal tendinopathy, […]

On December 9th, when the Los Angeles Lakers took home the NBA Cup as victors of the first ever In-Season Tournament, their record stood at 14-9, good enough for 4th place in the Western Conference. Less than one month later, LA has plummeted down the standings, free falling all the way down to 10th place […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a downward spiral as they have lost nine of their last 12 games since winning the NBA In-Season Tournament. LeBron James is back to his passive-aggressive behavior. Anthony Davis is frustrated. Lakers coach Darvin Ham’s seat is getting hotter with every loss. After seemingly hitting rock […]

There is reportedly a “deepening disconnect” between the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach Darvin Ham, per Shams Charania and Jovan Buha of The Athletic. The Lakers’ 110-96 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday gave them a 17-18 record, and it appears that Ham’s future with the team may be in question. Charania and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024 has started the same way 2023 ended — with another disappointing loss. And LeBron James has seemingly had enough. After the Lakers’ 110-96 loss to the Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat, James reportedly left immediately and ditched reporters, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. This is likely the message LeBron James […]

Despite a return home, the absence of Jimmy Butler, and Anthony Davis outdueling Bam Adebayo, the reeling Los Angeles Lakers were outclassed and, more concerningly, “outworked” by the Miami Heat, 110-96, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The Lakers — down D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura — finally re-inserted Austin Reaves into the starting lineup. Reaves […]

It takes more than talent to succeed in the best basketball league in the world. The Los Angeles Lakers have talented players, but they’re still having trouble picking up wins, especially since winning the NBA In-Season Tournament. For big-man Anthony Davis, being on the same page and improving their communication, particularly on defense, will go […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves welcomed the Los Angeles Lakers into Target Center on Saturday night. With LeBron James looking to celebrate his 39th birthday with a win, the Timberwolves did all they could to shut down those aspirations. In a gruesome back-and-forth battle, the Wolves outlasted the Lakers, 108-106, with a controversial call in Minnesota’s favor […]

The Lakers battled the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night during a time in which the team has been treading water as the eighth seed in the Western Conference. The 23-7 Timberwolves presented a stark challenge for the Lakers, who of course won the In-Season Tournament this season and made it to the Western finals in […]

Doc Rivers touched on a lot of topics during his interview on Showtime’s “KG Certified”, including Anthony Davis. Anthony Daivs and his talent relative to his play is often a polarizing discussion in the NBA community, specifically amongst Lakers fans. Many believe that Anthony Davis should be the number one option on the Lakers, taking […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. The last time these two teams played, LA failed to take down Minnesota after losing 118-111. This will be the first of a two-game road trip for the Lakers, but unfortunately, Los Angeles is dealing with some injury concerns ahead of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently playing the Charlotte Hornets. Looking to bounce back from their Christmas Day loss against the Boston Celtics, the Lakers are seemingly venting their ire on an injury-riddled Hornets team, as seen in the form of a poster dunk by Anthony Davis during the second quarter of the game. (via […]

It seemed inevitable that the Los Angeles Lakers would win the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament. The Lakers were playing their best basketball of the season in the midst of group play, and there was no way LeBron James wasn’t going to do everything in his power to lead them to the championship game. The Lakers, […]