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On Jan. 28, 2019, agent Rich Paul notified the New Orleans Pelicans that superstar big man Anthony Davis had no intention of signing a contract extension if and when presented and that he had requested a trade. After recovering from a left index finger injury, Davis played his first game for the Pelicans on Feb. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a three-month hiatus since they took the NBA by storm during the 2019-20 season. LeBron James and Anthony Davis quickly turned out to be one of the best duos in the game, helping lead the storied franchise to a first-place standing in the Western Conference before the country was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have two new players on their squad that have yet to dawn the purple and gold. Dion Waiters was signed March 6 and was unable to get on the court before the NBA suspended the season, and on Wednesday, the team inked J.R. Smith to a deal. On Zoom call with […]

We’re just a few weeks away from the scheduled NBA restart. As NBA fans hold their breath hoping for everything to go smoothly, the Los Angeles Lakers are already cranking up their hype machine again. Their Twitter account posted a video and caption that has every Los Angeles native excited for the return to play. […]

The 2019 NBA free-agency class was one for the record books. As a matter of fact, many consider that summer’s class to be one of the best in history. Well, by the way things are looking, it seems the 2021 class could be even more stacked. Let’s take a look at the NBA free agents […]

Though the New Orleans Pelicans are one of the youngest franchises in the NBA, they’ve still managed to make headlines in their brief history in the league. Changing stadiums, addresses, ownership and even superstars have made this interesting franchise from The Big Easy a little bit more colorful. Here are some of the notable moments […]

Paul George dropped a bombshell on Tuesday when he told Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles that he requested a trade from the Indiana Pacers because the franchise didn’t do everything possible to get the “best power forward” in the NBA. George never dropped the name of the player, but it is believed the swingman was […]

Everyone loves to ponder on the what-ifs of life. This is particularly the case when two superstars were so close to suiting up for one team. With a superstar the caliber of Paul George, it’s a great disappointment that these what-ifs never came to be. Nevertheless, it’s still worth taking a look at what could […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a bold move last summer to trade a talented young core of players for a proven superstar in Anthony Davis. General manager Rob Pelinka and the Lakers brass felt like the time was now to capitalize on the team having LeBron James leading the way, and that makes a lot […]

Every rookie experiences it: the “welcome to the league” moment. For Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall, that moment came during the team’s first preseason game of the 2019-20 season against the Los Angeles Lakers. Paschall was the first player to come into the game off the bench. His reward? Well, Paschall had to guard […]

The uncertainty that is brought about by the coronavirus pandemic is expected to have a significant effect on free agency this coming offseason and into the future. According to an unnamed top agent in the NBA, it would be more prudent for a guy like Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis to sign […]

As expected, the Los Angeles Lakers are back at the top of the pecking order following their blockbuster acquisition of Anthony Davis last summer. The Davis and LeBron James tandem gave the purple and gold another formidable one-two punch not seen since the glorious Shaq-and-Kobe days. While the team is certainly among the favorites to […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins believes Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is the only player you can really compare to Los Angeles Lakers superstar power forward Anthony Davis. During an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy, Perkins spoke about how the Lakers star sort of reminds him of Garnett. “He’s a guy […]

First of all, Anthony Davis is fully expected to sign an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers in the coming offseason. The only reason why he declined an extension earlier in the season is because he’s trying to maximize the amount of money he’s expected to earn over the next few years — something that […]

Almost exactly a year ago, the Los Angeles Lakers swung a blockbuster trade to acquire Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans. Davis got exactly what he wanted: the chance to compete for a championship in a large market conducive to great business opportunities off the court. Not only that, but Davis joined his friend […]

With the resumption of the NBA season on the horizon, players have been ramping up their workouts in preparation for the remainder of the coronavirus-hit campaign. This appears to be the case for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Philadelphia 76ers stud Ben Simmons, whose photos from their recent open session were shared by […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis and TV host Jimmy Kimmel have raised more than a quarter of a million dollars to help fight hunger. Davis, Kimmel, Ronnie 2K and Kimmel’s TV partner — Guillermo — raised $262,000 for Feeding America, which serves as America’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. https://youtu.be/26hAHYy0bOU Just another reason to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis just turned 27 years old in March. But some—like Metta World Peace—are already charting his path to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. World Peace told Heavy.com’s Scoop B. Robinson he thinks Davis will be eventually see his own induction, though he also brought about an interesting comparison to […]

The New York Knicks’ 2019-20 season is over. While the franchise is currently focused on its coaching search, that focus will soon change to the 2020 NBA Draft and the ensuing free agency, expected to take place only three days after the aforementioned in mid-October. In a new mailbag, SNY’s Ian Begley says the Knicks will be […]

LeBron James is as competitive as they come on the basketball court, but that hasn’t stopped him from making best friends while in the NBA. Everybody knows about the infamous Banana Boat crew, and he has forged numerous other friendships during his time in the league. Here are LeBron’s five best buddies in the NBA. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans franchise has been around since 2002. They were originally called the New Orleans Hornets, but they changed their moniker in 2013. While they are fairly young, there’s no doubt that the team has seen a slew of great players represent the city. With that said, we take a look at the […]

There are plenty of reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers are currently the favorite to win the franchise’s 17th NBA championship when the season resumes in Orlando on July 31. For one, they boast arguably the best duo of superstars in the league in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who combined to propel the Lakers […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal’s name has been a constant in trade rumors. Despite his recent $72 million extension and repeated desire to stay in D.C., the trade speculation never seems to fully subside. The top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers (49-14) — like the Brooklyn Nets — are in the market for a third star to pair […]

Multiple members of the Los Angeles Lakers — including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Alex Caruso and Danny Green — posted identical messages on their Instagram stories in a display of unity during the current moment of racial unrest across America. Other Lakers players, including Dwight Howard and Quinn Cook, have since followed suit and shared […]

You never know what you can witness while roaming around the streets of Hollywood. A fan luckily caught Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, along with James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate JR Smith, biking around the streets of L.A. on Saturday. Watch the clip below via ESPN: He drove by and saw […]

Many consider Giannis Antetokounmpo — the reigning league MVP — as one of, if not the best player in the game today. This does not seem to be the case to retired former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins, who believes that Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is better than Giannis. Big Perk took to Twitter […]

In the event that the 2019-20 season resumes in a bubble location, Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley says he won’t allow stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis to leave. In a video conference call with the press, Dudley noted there’s a “misconception” that the league won’t allow its players to leave the potential bubble […]

Anthony Davis is expected to decline his $28,751,775 player option for the 2020-21 season, giving him a big chance to add more to his $121,617,548 NBA career earnings after the 2019-20 campaign. After getting drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans out of Kentucky with the No. 1 overall pick in 2012, Davis signed a $10.5 million […]

Former NBA forward Richard Jefferson is already giving trash-talking advice to James Wiseman, who is projected to be a lottery pick in the 2020 draft. Jefferson, who played with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers, says Wiseman should include LeBron in his taunt when he first blocks Anthony Davis in the […]

There’s just something about 3-1 series deficits and LeBron James, huh? The (virtual) Los Angeles Lakers star forward took down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in seven games in a simulated version of the 2020 NBA Finals. The Lakers won Game 7 in Milwaukee: #Lakers defeated the #Bucks in an epic showdown between the 2 […]

Whenever LaVar Ball speaks, it’s as if the NBA is transformed into the WWE. The Ball family patriarch was running his mouth once again earlier this week. In usual LaVar fashion, he had more than a few controversial things to say, especially about the Los Angeles Lakers. One of the most attention-grabbing statements he made […]

The NBA world was on hold when Kawhi Leonard was still mulling his free agency decision on where to take his superstar talent next. Coming off a championship with the Toronto Raptors, the prospect of the reigning Finals MVP staying put in Canada was not out of the question. However, the possibility of playing in […]

Anthony Davis was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2012 draft. Since then, The Brow has made $121,617,548 in NBA contracts, per Spotrac, and that output is only going to increase once Davis signs his next contract whenever the 2020 offseason begins. After getting drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans out of Kentucky, Davis […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has hit the court with a number of talented players over the course of his 17 seasons in the NBA. Along the way, the Akron, Ohio native has claimed three championships, but he has had some help. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at LeBron James’ greatest […]

When talking about the best centers in Los Angeles Lakers history, the first name that will likely come to mind is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — and understandably so. In his prime, the 7-foot-2 Lakers center was a dominant force with one of the most iconic shots in NBA history. Nevertheless, there are still a number of […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley disagrees with the popular opinion that the Los Angeles Lakers were the team to beat in the NBA before the season was suspended due to COVID-19. Appearing on the NBA’s Instagram Live feed, Beverley was asked if LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers are the team to beat. In […]

Before the 2019-20 season got suspended due to COVID-19, the Los Angeles Lakers had the top record in the Western Conference standings. Behind the stellar play of superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Purple and Gold were an impressive 49-14. For the first time in YEARS, the Lakers were headed to the playoffs and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward Anthony Davis made some headlines this past weekend when he put his L.A. mansion on the market for close to $8 million. Davis figures to be a free agent this summer once he declines his player option, and it would be easy to blow this story out of proportion. However, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis is famously recognized as a native of Chicago, Illinois — one of the nation’s hot beds for up-and-coming basketball players. After growing up in Chicago and making his way to the heralded University of Kentucky for his collegiate playing days, Davis quickly became a force atop the […]