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It’s no question that one of the biggest driving forces behind the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship run this season was the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. Though this Lakers unit was already heavily favored earlier in the season, they had to make sure to push each other even further when 2020 began with the horrific […]

On Sunday, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James lifted his fourth Bill Russel trophy as he was given yet another NBA Finals MVP nod after his terrific six-game masterclass against the Miami Heat. Though a lot of people weighed in on possibly awarding the trophy to Anthony Davis after a strong start to his NBA […]

The writing seemed to be on the wall for the Miami Heat as they went into an NBA Finals Game 5 that felt destined for the Los Angeles Lakers to win. The Heat did the unthinkable in Game 5, however, pulling off a stunning victory behind Jimmy Butler’s epic performance. Butler outdueled LeBron James and Anthony […]

In his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis has somehow been even better than advertised. Davis averaged 26.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. While neither were career-highs, they are incredible numbers. That is especially true when you take into account the 1.5 steals and 2.3 blocks per game that helped garner […]

Draymond Green does not want Anthony Davis of the Lakers to be suspended for a blow delivered to Jae Crowder of the Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Taking to Twitter, the Golden State Warrior star made it clear he didn’t think Davis needed to be suspended and that he wanted the championship […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis won’t be suspended for his hit on Miami Heat wing Jae Crowder in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals, per Kurt Helin of NBC Sports. I’ve been able to view other angles of the incident (which are not public) — particularly the baseline camera angle — and […]

During Friday night’s rugged Game 5, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis apparently swiped at Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder in a strange off-ball incident. Early in the third quarter, Davis and Crowder got tangled up as the latter cut to the basket, causing both players to fall to the ground. As they tried to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing superstar big man Anthony Davis as probable to face the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the 2020 NBA Finals. Davis re-aggravated his heel contusion in Game 5 and didn’t look even close to 100 percent after coming back into the game. With that being said, it’s going to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have now put themselves in a shaky situation after losing a crucial Game 5 encounter to the Miami Heat on a 111-108 outcome. While they are still up three games to two, the Lakers are also aware that no lead is safe against a gritty and capable opponent like the Heat. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were given a proper scare in Game 5 on Friday against the Miami Heat, with Anthony Davis appearing to have sustained a significant ankle injury that kept him on the floor for a a couple of minutes. As it turns out, however, it was nothing but a minor tweak, and according […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis re-aggravated his right heel contusion in Game 5 of the Finals against the Miami Heat, and LeBron James reacted to it. https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1314742682145579009 The good news is that Anthony Davis didn’t suffer an Achilles tear, as many thought that is what happened since it was a non-contact injury. LeBron […]

The Lakers superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis have already gotten off to a hot start in Game 5 against the Miami Heat. Early in the first quarter, James threw a no-look pass to Davis for a one-handed alley-oop hammer. LeBron tosses it up to AD on the @Lakers fast break! ✨#NBAFinals on […]

Magic Johnson was once accustomed to winning NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he believes the team will secure another championship on Friday night. Ahead of the potential Finals-clinching Game 5 for the Lakers against the Miami Heat, Johnson revealed his big expectation for Los Angeles. Dr. Buss and I celebrating after winning […]

Los Angeles Lakers have an opportunity to claim the franchise’s 17th title on Friday, yet the man who oversaw the construction of the championship-caliber roster was overlooked for the NBA’s Executive of the Year award for 2019-20. In fact, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka wasn’t even deemed the best executive in his own city, as […]

Once again, the Los Angeles Lakers were snubbed by the voters in the end-of-season awards. While this might be an issue for Purple and Gold fans, big man Anthony Davis isn’t surprised that Rob Pelinka didn’t win Executive of the Year. Per Harrison Faigen of SB Nation, Davis seemingly downplayed the Pelinka snub for the […]

Anthony Davis’ performance in the 2020 NBA Finals has inspired some debate about whether The Brow is the best teammate LeBron James has had in his career. Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins said after Game 1 he felt Davis is the best player to ever team with LeBron. Or, at least, Perkins thinks AD […]

Should the Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals. NBA legend Scottie Pippen has a “clear choice” on who should win Finals MVP between LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Speaking to Rachel Nichols on ESPN’s The Jump, Pippen explained why in his mind, LeBron is the easy pick to win the award: Scottie Pippen on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from their 17th championship as a franchise and they have Anthony Davis to thank for it. He was phenomenal in Game 4 both defending Jimmy Butler and hitting some crucial shots down the stretch against the Heat’s tough zone defense. On the daily Locked On Lakers Podcast, […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler’s 40-point explosion stole Game 3 from the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. It happened on the same night when Anthony Davis was bothered by early foul trouble which ultimately limited his productivity. He ended with a meager output of 15 points and five rebounds in the 115-104 disappointing loss. […]

Following Tuesday’s huge win over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers are now just one win away from securing the title. They are undeniably the heavy favorites at this point, but even the Lakers themselves will tell you that the job is not done yet. L.A. had […]

After falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in Tuesday night’s Game 4 matchup, the Miami Heat find themselves looking up from the depths of 3-1 hole. Most experts are calling this series a wrap, but we’re here to discuss how the Heat can fight their way back in. 1. Don’t give up First things first, […]

Anthony Davis put up a defensive clinic for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, as he locked down Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler in a crucial Game 4 matchup between these two sides. NBA analyst and former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins was left in awe of Davis’ brilliance on the defensive end, and Perkins used […]

Anthony Davis’s three-pointer with 39.5 seconds left in Tuesday’s 102-96 Game 4 win helped give the Los Angeles Lakers a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals and place the Miami Heat in a figure-four leg lock ala Ric Flair. Davis’ teammate, LeBron James, and general manager, Rob Pelinka, also channeled the Nature Boy after […]

With the shot clock running down and Game 4 still hanging in the balance, Anthony Davis jab stepped and sized up Bam Adebayo at the three-point line. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar rose up and launched from beyond the arc over the outstretched arms of the Miami Heat All-Star with a little over 40 ticks […]

Anthony Davis was dominant on both ends of the floor on Tuesday, as the Los Angeles Lakers emerged with a 102-96 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. For L.A. teammate LeBron James, however, what stood out for him the most was Davis’ defensive prowess which was on full display […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James willingly took a step back in the dying minutes of Game 4 versus the Miami Heat and deferred to teammates Anthony Davis and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to make the winning plays. The King is the type to give credit when it’s due. He praised Davis’ bravado in hitting that dagger […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers found a solution to slow down Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Purple and Gold assigned their best defender, Anthony Davis, to shadow the gritty swingman. The adjustment certainly paid dividends, as the Lakers took a commanding 3-1 lead in their […]

In Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler seemed to have pushed Alex Caruso to Anthony Davis’ knee, which caused the big man to grimace in pain. Peep the clip below and look at the action near the rim. Butler jockeyed for position for the […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is having one of the most stirring runs by a rookie in NBA playoffs history. His confidence has been through the roof. It’s so high, he’s not afraid to take difficult shots against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals — just like his skyscraper of a looper over the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis had a poor showing against the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. One of his teammates even left AD hanging on a low-five attempt from the Lakers big man, which brought to mind former Laker Josh Hart, who was included in the Davis trade. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis was practically a non-factor in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Davis had thoroughly dominated the first two games of the series. However, the Miami Heat limited him to just nine shot attempts and 15 points en route to a huge win. Needless to say, […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard JR Smith has been taking notes of politics lately. The veteran sharpshooter took to Twitter to voice his opinion on the lack of COVID-19 testing on government officials versus players being required to be tested daily. I’ve been tested every single day since being in the bubble! How is it Congress […]

Early foul troubles haunted the Los Angeles Lakers all throughout Game 3 of the 2020 NBA Finals. Forward Anthony Davis failed to get his rhythm going as he was called for multiple fouls early in the first quarter which ultimately affected the team’s pace on the offensive end. Lakers teammate Lebron James commented on how […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis won’t be losing sleep even after the Miami Heat took Game 3 of the NBA Finals, 115-104. Jimmy Butler and the rest of the Heat were all sorts of trouble for the Lakers on Sunday as they managed to pull one back and are now just a game behind LA. […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis just experienced an embarrassing moment in Game 3 after teammate Kyle Kuzma left him hanging on a high-five. Following an and-1 play, Davis tried to celebrate with Kuzma on the sidelines. Unfortunately, the Lakers youngster didn’t saw him. Funny enough, AD took it in stride and gave himself […]

When you are powerful enough on defense to force what should have been a dunk into a turnover, that’s when you know you’re a special talent. That’s exactly what Anthony Davis of the Lakers just did, and to Jimmy Butler of the Heat, no less. Jimmy Butler looked to have a clear path to a […]

Anthony Davis sent a message on his way into the arena in the bubble prior to the Los Angeles Lakers’ third game of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. Davis was spotted wearing a black Colin Kaepernick San Francisco 49ers jersey on his way into the arena (via The Undefeated). AD wearing a Kap […]

Rajon Rondo is one of the many reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers are just two wins away from winning the NBA title. In Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, he once again showed his ability to raise his level of play when the stakes are highest. The 34-year-old finished with […]

The main reason Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis have meshed so well together in their first year as teammates is because both future Hall of Famers aren’t afraid to hold each other accountable. In the past, some of James’ teammates on the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat were afraid to call […]