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Anthony Davis is a full go for the Los Angeles Lakers in their preseason opener against the Sacramento Kings, but some fans couldn’t help but worry about his recent injury news. Fortunately, Darvin Ham eased those concerns. For those not in the know, Davis was initially listed as probable for Monday’s preseason game due to […]

The 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers have completed their first week of training camp under head coach Darvin Ham. The week in El Segundo has included culture-setting film sessions, jovial shooting contests, Kendrick Nunn playing basketball, taped rectangles on the floor, new terminology, uncertainty over Russell Westbrook’s role, and amusing Patrick Beverley soundbites. Let’s run through […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is trying to sort out his starting lineup around LeBron James,  Anthony Davis, and, most likely, Russell Westbrook. After practice wrapped on Friday — the fourth day of training camp — Ham provided some early insight into what he’s thinking, at least thus far. Ham told reporters that […]

As usual, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers during the offseason. A lot of the talk has (naturally) centered around LeBron James as he looks to lead LA to a bounce-back campaign in what is amazingly going to be his 20th year in the NBA. Somewhat overlooked amid all […]

Ever since he won his first championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, Anthony Davis just hasn’t been that same dude. He’s been a beast when he’s on the court, but the problem is, injuries have caused him to spend more time on the shelf than he has playing basketball. All this is about […]

Russell Westbrook’s accuracy from behind the arc is hard to trust, but it certainly did not fail him on one occasion during a Los Angeles Lakers practice, as he just beat LeBron James and Anthony Davis in a 3-point contest. Russell Westbrook beat LeBron James and Anthony Davis in a three-point contest 🤣 (via @swishcultures_)pic.twitter.com/cqYCpOCAXV […]

2021-22 was not a great season for Anthony Davis, playing in just 40 games due to health problems. At training camp on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers star revealed that he was dealing with another injury that had been bothering him since January. Via Mike Trudell: “A lot of people don’t know this but since […]

Going into last year’s training camp, Anthony Davis was the talk of the Los Angeles Lakers. The eight-time All-Star had undergone an eye-opening bulking-up following a frustrating, injury-plagued 2020-21 season. He expressed a willingness to play more center. He seemed primed and motivated to regain his bubble form and put the Lakers — including LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are definitely looking forward to the upcoming season, eager to rid themselves of the stench of last year’s 33-49 record that saw them miss the playoffs entirely. While there were lots of problems that plagued the Lakers last season, from terrible fit issues to just an overall lack of quality players, […]

LeBron James is still the Los Angeles Lakers’ cornerstone superstar. However, even King James himself has conceded that it’s going to be Anthony Davis who’s going to be leading the charge for LA this coming season. For his part, AD is just taking it all in. He understands that there’s going to be a lot […]

It has been two years, but Anthony Davis has not forgotten one bit. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar still believes in his heart that he was robbed of the 2020 Defensive Player of the Year award — a title that currently and forever will belong to Giannis Antetokounmpo. In a recent interview, Davis himself revealed […]

There’s going to be a lot riding for the Los Angeles Lakers this coming season after they spent the past two years in basketball purgatory. Anthony Davis is well aware of what’s at stake for them in 2022-23 and he definitely isn’t shying away from it. Davis recently revealed that this is the exact mindset […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back! Sort of. Months after their historically underwhelming 2021-22 season wrapped up, the newish-looking Lakers took their first public steps towards ridding the bitter taste left in their mouths from a 33-49 campaign. “Last year was what it was,” said first-year coach Darvin Ham. “This year, we’ve turned the page. […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook last season, he was a wanted commodity after finishing the 2021-22 season strong by dragging the razor-thin Washington Wizards into the postseason. LeBron James and Anthony Davis reportedly even met with Westbrook weeks before the trade was finalized, leading the three to agree on a common mission […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis has long been criticized for his health issues. Multiple injuries have held this man back, particularly over the past few years. At this point, it isn’t surprising that AD has been tagged with the “injury-prone” label. ESPN’s NBA guru Ramona Shelburne has come to Davis’ defense, though. She acknowledged […]

Ja Morant is without a doubt one of the brightest superstars in the NBA today. Be that as it may, the Memphis Grizzlies All-Star guard still isn’t immune from the occasional starstruck moment, particularly when he was still a rookie trying to make his name in the league. Speaking on a recent episode of The Pivot […]

Lil Wayne is a big fan of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. There’s just no denying that especially after the rap icon made a rather ambitious claim about LA’s title hopes this season. As far as Lil Wayne is concerned, the Lakers can win it all this year. He made his belief abundantly […]

There’s no denying that there’s still a lot of excitement for Los Angeles Lakers fans as they face the prospect of a clean slate ahead of the new season. Despite what has been a mostly uneventful offseason (Russell Westbrook is still on the team), LA supporters are still hoping for a bounce-back campaign for their […]

The one thing you cannot fault Patrick Beverley for is his confidence. This man exudes self-belief, and this is one of the things that has allowed him to reach the heights that he has today. Beverley was unveiled by the Los Angeles Lakers as the team’s newest recruit on Tuesday and the event did not […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for a big season where they hope to bounce back and make a deep playoff run. There could also be a reunion with a familiar face from the 2020-21 campaign. Per Marc Stein, the organization is seriously considering the idea of re-signing guard Dennis Schroder, depending on “how the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are not actively looking to trade Anthony Davis, but one league executive has floated the idea of swapping him for Zach LaVine in a deal with the Chicago Bulls should the Purple and Gold seek to retool the roster. Speaking to Heavy, the said exec from the Western Conference dropped the […]

Rejoice! Following a discordant drip of leaked individual matchups — and literally seconds after LeBron James signed an extension — the full 2022-23 NBA schedule was officially released. Yes, all 82 games! Let’s dive in. Despite being projected to finish towards the bottom of the playoff picture, the Lakers, unsurprisingly, will play 39 times on national […]

Anthony Davis is one of the most talented players in the league but has had issues staying healthy. Davis and the Lakers struggled last season, missing the playoffs entirely. Los Angeles came into the season among the title contenders but never found their footing. Davis only appeared in 40 games, which was one of the […]

There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers right now amid a rather uneventful offseason for them. The argument is that if LeBron James and the Lakers come out with pretty much the same roster they had last season, then we should expect the same disastrous result this coming campaign. ESPN’s Max Kellerman […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off of one of their most embarrassing seasons in recent memory. They had just won the NBA Championship two years prior in the bubble. They entered last season as one of the favorites to win the title and fell flat on their face. On Tuesday, it was revealed that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just released the first look at their epic new throwback jerseys for the upcoming season. It has generally been received with rave reviews, and the same can be said for superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. For starters, here’s a look at the new unis which commemorate the white MPLS jersey […]

If recent rumors are to be believed, it looks like Anthony Davis’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers in the post-LeBron James era is murky at best. When the Lakers traded for Davis in 2019, fans and experts alike saw him as the future of the Purple and Gold even after LeBron’s retirement. Having him […]

The free agency chapter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer is complete. The story of their offseason is far from over. The Lakers have filled 14 of 15 roster spots (not counting two-way contracts). As per usual, the team will likely begin the season with the final spot open for flexibility purposes. That roster, though, […]

Anthony Davis has heard all the nasty criticism that has been thrown in his direction. In particular, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is well aware of the slander that was brought about by his confession earlier in the offseason about not touching a basketball for more than a month. This admission did not sit well […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t made much headway with regard to a Russell Westbrook-for-Kyrie Irving trade with the Brooklyn Nets. At this point, it seems that LA will need to get creative if they still want to reunite Kyrie with former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James in Hollywood. An anonymous NBA insider seems to have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had few brights spots during their down 2021-22 season as LeBron James and co. failed to make the postseason. While few positives came out of their campaign, one was the emergence of young swingman Malik Monk. Monk, 24, had his best NBA season with the Lakers by averaging career highs in […]

When you think about the Los Angeles Lakers, the first guy you think about is LeBron James. A constant in GOAT conversations, James’ presence turned the Purple and Gold’s fortunes around when he arrived. For most people, he is the biggest piece in LA’s championship aspirations, and for good reason. For new Lakers coach Darvin […]

Anthony Davis has received a lot of criticism over the last two years following what has been an injury-riddled past couple of seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers. There is little doubt that this man is one of the top big men in the NBA today, but his inability to stay healthy has been one […]

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat have been rumored to be in the mix for a blockbuster trade that would reshape the landscape of the NBA. LA has been linked to a swoop for Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets, while Miami seems to be highly interested in Kyrie’s teammate and real-life […]

Don’t worry, Los Angeles Lakers fans. In wake of a culture-shifting phone call between Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, rookie head coach Darvin Ham knows exactly how to maximize the 2017 MVP alongside his superstar teammates. During an appearance on The VC Show with Vince Carter and Ros Gold-Onwude, Ham detailed his plans to not […]

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Russell Westbrook has an uncertain future with the team after a tumultuous season in 2021. Westbrook has been the subject of trade rumors all offseason, most recently along with Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving. Amid the rumors, Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis made a shocking move at Summer […]

The New Orleans Pelicans played a major part in the Los Angeles Lakers finishing outside the play-in tournament last season, beating the purple-and-gold twice over a five-day span in late March and early April. Those wins were crucial to the Pelicans ultimately making the playoffs, then pushing the Phoenix Suns  to a hard-fought six-game series […]

Anthony Davis received a lot of stick when a video of himself admitting that he hasn’t picked up a basketball for months went completely viral. This caused a lot of panic among some overly analytical fans, who saw this as a sign of the Los Angeles Lakers star’s lack of determination during the offseason. Well, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 bubble championship run is one of the most iconic and polarizing NBA title runs in recent memory. Perhaps the only groups the can equal Lakers fans in passion towards the subject are fan bases that L.A triumphed over on the remarkable stretch.  Now, years later, a member of that Lakers […]