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This story of Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Davis begins with the NBA’s most recent dynasty. When the Golden State Warriors took the NBA by storm, no one envisioned the collateral damage and ripple effects. The NBA became obsessed with three-point shooting and analytics. Teams wanted players who could defend the entire floor from guards to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are sitting pretty atop the Western Conference standings with a 20-3 slate, tied for best record in the league with the Milwaukee Bucks. Head coach Frank Vogel praised Anthony Davis’ effort in their 136-113 blowout victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. He also added how the superstar big man’s chemistry with […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is one of the best big men in the NBA today. The 26-year old has already accomplished a lot in his seven seasons in the league, being named and All-Star six times and being part of the NBA All-Defensive Team thrice. Still, it’s quite baffling that a star of […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers commented on the impressive defensive play put up by Anthony Davis against the Utah Jazz. For James, Davis is able to do such impressive feats because he is the Defensive Player of the Year. Peep the clip below. Davis bit on the shot fake and subsequently lunged out […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, and while they will not have any players officially listed out due to flu-like symptoms, head coach Frank Vogel confirmed that multiple members of the Lakers’ roster are under the weather. Forwards Anthony Davis and Kyle Kuzma are reportedly the two most […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis has been battling a sore right shoulder all season, but has only missed one game. On Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, Davis was sick and could have sat out. However, he played and helped the Lakers defeat the Nuggets by putting up 25 points and 10 rebounds […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis put together another excellent performance in Tuesday night’s win against the Denver Nuggets. Davis recorded 25 points, 10 rebounds and had a plus-minus of plus-11, despite needing an IV at halftime due to a flu spreading around the Lakers team. What’s arguably even more impressive is that Davis held Nikola […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to avoid losing two in a row, beating the Denver Nuggets 105-96 behind the combined production from LeBron James and Anthony Davis. LeBron was quick to point out that AD was the one who set the tone for the Lakers against the Nuggets. Once again, James vouched for his […]

Star forward Anthony Davis, as well as other players of the Los Angeles Lakers, played through flu-like symptoms on Tuesday in their win over the Denver Nuggets. Now, head coach Frank Vogel is hoping that Davis and the rest of the squad won’t miss tomorrow’s game against the Utah Jazz. Frank Vogel said he didn't […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis wasn’t feeling one hundred percent ahead of the team’s clash against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on Tuesday. However, it certainly didn’t show. The Brow put up 25 points, 10 rebounds and one blocked shot in 35 minutes, leading the Lakers to a 105-96 win despite having […]

Before the season started, Los Angeles Lakers superstar power forward Anthony Davis said he wanted to win the Defensive Player of the Year Award. Davis’ coach, Frank Vogel, is confident the Chicago native will accomplish that goal. Frank Vogel on Anthony Davis’ defense: “I think he can and will win Defensive Player of the Year […]

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Anthony Davis is under the weather along with other players possessing “flu-like symptoms, according to head coach Frank Vogel. Fortunately, per Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, the first-year L.A. coach does not think the flu bug going around will prevent anybody from missing Tuesday night’s matchup with the Denver Nuggets. Frank […]

Before the season started, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis said he wanted to win the Defensive Player of the Year Award. Count Lakers guard Danny Green has someone who thinks AD is the early front runner for the award. “He’s been the Defensive Player of the Year. Hands down,” Green told Erik Garcia Gundersen […]

The Los Angeles Lakers saw their 10-game winning streak snapped on Sunday, bowing down to the Dallas Mavericks 114-100 at the Staples Center on Sunday. It wasn’t for the lack of effort from Anthony Davis though, as he came up with a solid double-double of 26 points and 10 assists in 36 minutes of action. […]

After a historically dominant month of November, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 10-game win streak was snapped. Falling at home to the Dallas Mavericks 114-100, both Lakers head coach Frank Vogel and star forward Anthony Davis reacted to the team’s win streak being snapped. “If we can play to our abilities, there is nobody that we […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to extend their winning streak to 11 with a win against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center, and Anthony Davis is doing everything he can to make sure that Purple and Gold emerges victorious. AD continues to be dominant on both ends of the floor, especially over the past […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a little “Showtime” going early against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center. Lakers star Anthony Davis got fancy with a no-look pass to a streaking Alex Caruso, who swooped in and threw down a one-handed dunk. This got Lakers players on the bench off their feet, with […]

If you can believe it, the New Orleans Pelicans franchise has had two top-five players in the NBA slip through their fingers over the last eight years. First, when they were still the Hornets, they had Chris Paul, who was largely considered the league’s best point guard and was looked upon by many as one […]

Anthony Davis says the Los Angeles Lakers have higher aspirations following a 125-103 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday, their 10th win in a row. It is the longest Lakers winning streak since the 2009-10 season. “To be a part of a franchise like this is definitely amazing. I just want to leave my […]

After the Washington Wizards lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, a reporter asked Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal about possibly teaming up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Lakers this past summer. Beal, who signed an extension with Washington, gave a pretty telling response: “I’m good. They’re their own men,” […]

The Los Angeles Lakers rattled off the second double-digit winning streak of the season, hours after the Milwaukee Bucks notched their 10th straight win, with a 125-103 beat down of the Washington Wizards last night. Speaking about their 10th straight victory, Lakers superstar forward Anthony Davis admitted he is “not surprised” with their performance so […]

The Los Angeles Lakers torched the Washington Wizards on Friday, as the home team came away with a lopsided 125-103 victory a day after Thanksgiving. However, blowouts have not exactly been the norm for the surging Lakers, which is something head coach Frank Vogel addressed following the game. According to the 46-year-old coach, being entrenched […]

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura had a couple of “welcome to the league” moments against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the rookie was blocked twice by Anthony Davis in the first half. ANTHONY DAVIS DENIES RUI HACHIMURA ❌ 🙅‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/4Lgn4IVE7c — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 30, 2019 Pt. 2 Antony Davis SMOTHERS Rui Hachimura shot attempt […]

With respect to Dwyane Wade, when it’s all said and done, Anthony Davis could go down as the best teammate Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has ever had. Davis is a monster on both sides of the ball and can score effortlessly from all areas of the court. His elite defender mentality and offensive […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has some choice words for New Orleans Pelicans fans who booed Anthony Davis in his return to the Big Easy. Davis, who was dealt to the Lakers this summer after demanding a trade midway last season, received plenty of jeers from the home crowd at Smoothie King Center. It […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis had some sort of a passing-of-the-torch moment with New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson after LA beat the Pels on Wednesday. Davis met with Williamson and talked outside the Pelicans’ locker room. AD was in the area after head coach Alvin Gentry invited him to meet his former teammates. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis had a sensational game against his former team, the New Orleans Pelicans. AD finished with 41 points, helping the Lakers overcome an 18-point and walk away with a 114-110 win. He also set an all-time record with his offensive outburst. Most points in 1st game vs. former team:1. Anthony […]

There was probably no way for Anthony Davis to return to New Orleans other than dominate the floor as a member of the Log Angeles Lakers. Given the tumultuous final year he had with the New Orleans Pelicans, it wouldn’t be weird if he had any bad memories about the franchise. However, he claims that […]

It was a tense night at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday as Anthony Davis made his return to New Orleans. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is no stranger to homecomings like this. And after the game, James shared his thoughts on the matter, noting that there were still some cheers amid all the […]

After their thrilling victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis reluctantly visited his old locker room. Apparently, head coach Alvin Gentry invited AD, who then said that he doesn’t want any beef with his former teammates. After being reluctant, Anthony Davis just walked into Pelicans’ locker room after being invited […]

New Orleans Pelicans fans may have been spitting on the path Anthony Davis walked on ever since returning to the Big Easy, but that doesn’t mean that Jrue Holiday and the rest of his former teammates are also sharing their sentiments. After a rather close battle (the Lakers edged the Pelicans, 114-110), the former one-two […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart defended himself over accusations that he’s a dirty player after hurting both LeBron James and Anthony Davis during their game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Hart was involved in two on-court accidents in the Pelicans’ narrow loss to the Lakers. Early in the second quarter of the game, he […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis hurt his elbow against the New Orleans Pelicans after accidentally clashing with Josh Hart. In the closing seconds of the third quarter, Davis went for the rebound. However, Hart bumped onto him to recover the ball and take a last-second shot before time expires. Unfortunately, Hart hit Anthony on […]

Everyone knew that Anthony Davis’ return to New Orleans as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers would be met with a lot of boos and jeers. However, no one would have been prepared for how the New Orleans Pelicans would introduce their former star. Jumping on the Star Wars bandwagon brought about by Rise of […]

Ahead of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James hinted it’ll be a revenge game will ensue in Anthony Davis’ return to Louisiana. Peep James’ Instagram story below, particularly the hashtags at the bottom. Is LeBron James hinting at a revenge game for how long it took the Pelicans […]

ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne has sent an apology to the city of New Orleans after receiving some backlash for her thoughts on why Anthony Davis has received so much vitriol for his move to the Los Angeles Lakers. During an appearance on ESPN LA Radio, Shelburne suggested all the hate for Davis’ trade request last season […]

All-NBA big man Anthony Davis will make his much-anticipated return to the Smoothie King Center when his Los Angeles Lakers play the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. AD is expecting fans to boo him all night long, but he doesn’t think racism has anything to do with it: Anthony Davis when asked if he […]

Anthony Davis will go up against his former team for the first time on Wednesday night, when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the New Orleans Pelicans inside the Smoothie King Center. The former No. 1 overall pick will be faced with a whirlwind of emotions, but there is no doubt he’s looking to have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans executed the blockbuster trade of the summer. In a deal that sent star big man Anthony Davis to the Lakers with Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, three first-round draft picks, a first-round pick swap, and cash to the Pelicans, the NBA world was turned on its […]