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The NBA is full of talented players that have undergone body transformations throughout the years. Many players come into a league at a young age which allows them to transform their bodies. Multiple players have become a lot stronger and dominant through these transformations. Biggest NBA body transformations of all time: Shaquille O’Neal Shaquille O’Neal […]

While the Phoenix Suns have come out on top of the West and are now on their way to the NBA Finals, some critics couldn’t help but point out they had a relatively easy road considering the injuries to their opponents. Devin Booker, however, couldn’t care less what their haters say. The Suns played and […]

On Monday, the social media pages for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, The Spring Hill Co., and Space Jam: A New Legacy posted its latest promotional teaser, in which LeBron, producer Ryan Coogler, director Malcolm D. Lee, and other crew members provide viewers with a behind-the-scenes look of Warner Bros.’ CGI-laden spectacle starring the […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers already out of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, dream Damian Lillard trade scenarios are already rushing through the minds of some fans. There is some speculation that the Trail Blazers could be trading Lillard after he posted a cryptic message on Instagram following the Game 6 loss […]

There’s been a ton of talk about the Los Angeles Lakers trying to trade for Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. It’s easy to understand why that idea has Purple & Gold fans drooling. Adding arguably the most clutch player in the league onto a championship team featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis that’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis has a lofty goal for himself. This is exactly the reason why he won’t change his jersey number next season. Davis, who wears no. 3, was previously expected to switch back to his long-time no. 23 after LeBron James ditched it for his old no. 6. It’s hard […]

The rumors of Damian Lillard possibly joining the Los Angeles Lakers are as loud as Kyle Kuzma’s outfits. Fans have been making crazy theories about Lillard teaming up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis after yet another failed stint with the Portland Trail Blazers. Now, an old tweet of Lillard has sent everyone into an […]

Injuries absolutely took their toll on the Los Angeles Lakers and their extremely brief playoff run this season. Anthony Davis was clearly not a hundred percent in LA’s first-round battle against the Phoenix Suns, and it resulted in a shock exit for the defending champs. Davis recently spoke to the media as he provided an […]

It’s pretty easy to spot the clear winners in the NBA playoffs right now. The same thought can be applied to the NBA card value of these players as well. You’ve got Trae Young, who has been incredible for the Atlanta Hawks, and Chris Paul, who has elevated the Phoenix Suns to a championship-caliber team. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had an early playoff exit just months after winning an NBA title. A first-round matchup against the Phoenix Suns was too much to overcome, especially after a tough injury to Anthony Davis loomed large for the Lakers. James recently made an appearance on Road Trippin, and was asked about his former […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are never out of the headlines. Take a bow, Alex Caruso. But recently, Lakers legend Magic Johnson gave suggestions for his beloved team after a premature exit in the NBA Playoffs. Quite predictably, Magic singled out LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The two All-Stars are the cornerstones of the squad and […]

Well, that didn’t take long. It’s just been a few weeks since the Los Angeles Lakers fell to Phoenix Suns in a truly disappointing first-round exit and already, the great Magic Johnson has come out with his not-at-all subtle recruitment pitch for Suns superstar point guard Chris Paul. In a recent appearance on ESPN LA […]

A Los Angeles Lakers offseason is not complete without the usual fan-induced trade buzz regardless of the logic. The 2021 edition of this annual La La Land tradition just received a heavy dose of vitriol thanks to LeBron James and Anthony Davis. This makes Russell Westbrook the likely subject of the next wave of jersey swaps […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have parted ways with their head trainer after their 2020-21 season was derailed by injuries, particularly those to Anthony Davis and LeBron James. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, the Lakers did not renew the contract of Nina Hsieh, who has served as the team’s head trainer for the past two seasons. […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are definitely missing their squad being in the thick of the playoff hunt. But the silver lining is the additional rest and reduced strain on their stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Instead of a grueling 2-month stretch that statistically ends up in heartbreak, the two stars and the rest of […]

Two years ago yesterday, the Los Angeles Lakers completed the trade that delivered Anthony Davis, and, soon after, an NBA championship. The return was bountiful, but the Lakers paid a steep price for Davis: two recent No. 2 overall picks (Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram), another quality young player (Josh Hart), and three future first-rounders. Ball […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continued making history on Tuesday by being named to his 17th consecutive All-NBA team. James earned Second Team honors — his third career Second Team nod and first since 2006-07. LeBron made the First Team every season from 2007-08 through 2019-20, with the lone exception of 2018-19. That season, […]

The NBA announced the First and Second team for All-Defense for the 2020-2021 season. Some names were as expected, and some were a bit of a surprise. However, the Los Angeles Lakers– who finished with the best defensive rating in the NBA– were shut out from both teams. The Lakers had the league’s best defensive […]

The 2020-2021 NBA season has been filled with a ton of injuries. The 2021 NBA Playoffs have been no exception, as star players have gone down time and time again, with Brooklyn Nets guards Kyrie Irving and James Harden being the latest stars to get injured amid a playoff run. Oddly enough, history has been […]

It’s a done deal. LeBron James and Anthony Davis will completely be involved in the offseason moves of the Los Angeles Lakers. When we say involved, they’re gonna help decide who should stay. You reading this, Kyle Kuzma? Lakers vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka recently confirmed that LeBron and Davis will be sought […]

It has been some sort of waiting game for Dennis Schroder if he will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. He has hinted previously that he still has unfinished business after they fell short in the NBA playoffs in his first season with the squad. Rumors, however, have swirled that he’s on his way out. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been looking to change his number back to No. 6 from No. 23 ever since Anthony Davis teamed up with him in 2019, but there have been obstacles in the way the last few years. But now with the release of Space Jam: A New Legacy, LeBron is […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is changing numbers. The King donned the number 23 in his time with the Purple and Gold and now plans on making the switch back to No. 6. However, it turns out that James had been planning this all along, according to Darren Rovell of The Action Network. “Sources […]

The Los Angeles Lakers 2020-21 season finished with more questions than answers, and more uncertainty than resolution — both in terms of what the future holds, and what the past and present could’ve looked like. “The one thing that bothers me more than anything is we never really got an opportunity to see our full […]

To say that the NBA season didn’t turn out the way the Los Angeles Lakers hope it would is the understatement of the year. Anthony Davis’ injury just minutes into Game 6 against the Phoenix Suns basically summed up their season from hell. Lakers icon Robert Horry recently appeared on The Ryen Russillo Podcast to […]

Unfortunately for Kyle Kuzma, he has been one of the biggest scapegoats of what turned out to be an utterly disappointing season for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the 25-year-old recently tried to shed some light as to what really led to LA’s botched title defense. In his mind, Kuzma believes that it has a […]

Anthony Davis has extra weeks to recuperate from the rash of injuries he suffered this season. The Los Angeles Lakers big man saw his campaign come to an abrupt end after injuring his groin against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Playoffs. But while he’s welcoming the extended rest, he’s already thinking of how to […]

After a long 2020-2021 NBA season, it seems like LeBron James and Anthony Davis have finally made a decision on whether or not they’ll be spearheading Team USA for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar duo had to deal with respective injuries during the course of their championship defense this past season. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers season has ended in June. While that would normally be a good thing, this season means it is a first-round exit. LeBron James and the Lakers lost a six-game series to the Phoenix Suns after Anthony Davis went down with an injury. LeBron is watching the playoffs from home and sent […]

The midseason addition of Andre Drummond to the Los Angeles Lakers was interesting, to say the least. To be more succinct about it, it can be summarized using a single definitive word: Meh. Drummond suited up a total of 26 games, including the NBA Playoffs, in his first stint with the Lakers. In the regular […]

Anthony Davis is left to rue a huge WHAT IF now that the Los Angeles Lakers are out of the NBA Playoffs. Because that’s what usually happens after a loss. The mind is conditioned to stew over futile possibilities. In a valiant effort, Davis tried to play thru his groin injury in their win-or-go-home Game […]

Less than 24 hours after their season-ending Game 6 loss to the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers conducted exit interviews with (almost) every player on the roster. Each player, plus head coach Frank Vogel and GM Rob Pelinka, then spoke to the media one last time before beginning their early yet overdue off-season. (LeBron […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020-21 season is officially over. With the offseason looming, fans have been in a frenzy in trying to figure out what moves Rob Pelinka and the rest of the LA front office can make to make another run at a title next […]

One of the biggest decisions the Los Angeles Lakers need to make this offseason pertains to the future of Alex Caruso. The 27-year-old’s current deal will expire at the end of this season, which means that the Lakers will need to offer him an extension if they want him to remain in LA. When asked […]

Anthony Davis lasted just five minutes for the Los Angeles Lakers in Thursday’s do-or-die matchup against the Phoenix Suns. AD tried to play through a groin injury but ultimately had to exit shortly after tip-off with the pain becoming unbearable. After the game, Davis tried to shed some light on the injury that kept him […]

It’s going to be a very interesting offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. On Thursday, the defending champs saw their season come to an abrupt end after bowing out to the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of their first-round matchup. There’s no denying that this was an utterly disappointing campaign for the Lakers, and at […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has never suffered a truly devastating long-term injury in his NBA career. However, Davis has racked up a laundry list of smaller ailments that have caused him to miss time, which has also led to some criticism of being soft and an injury-prone label. Davis dealt with multiple injuries […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis tried to give it a go in Game 6 against the Phoenix Suns after missing Game 5 with his groin injury. Despite his valiant effort, Davis didn’t last long, managing just five minutes of action before leaving the game for good. Those five minutes would be his last of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs after suffering a Game 6 loss to the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers looked lost and couldn’t keep up with the Suns shooting, especially with Anthony Davis sitting out most of the matchup. It was a disappointing ending to the season, as Los Angeles […]