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As part of a recent interview with The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis pointed to LeBron James and Derrick Rose as players he looked up to in the early days of his playing career. Davis and Rose are both from the city of Chicago, so there is a natural connection there. However, […]

With the NBA on hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, Anthony Davis and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers are making an effort to stay in shape and ready for when the league may get back underway in the coming months. Davis recently spoke with Tania Ganguli of the L.A. Times to talk about […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis says guys on the team have been keeping in touch during the NBA hiatus. Davis says his Lakers teammates are sending each other highlight tapes because they miss the game so much. “We’re sending each other highlight tapes because we miss the game,” Anthony Davis told Tania […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis told Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times he tested negative for COVID-19. The Lakers tested all of its players after being exposed to COVID-19 on March 10 against the Brooklyn Nets, who had four players test positive — including two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant. “I knew […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis says the coronavirus pandemic is getting scarier as the days go by. The Lakers star is trying to keep himself informed about the coronavirus as much as possible since the NBA is suspended: “I just saw yesterday the United States became number one in cases,” Anthony Davis told […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is doing his part to help out with the country’s current situation, as the big man is matching donations up to $250,000 to provide meals to healthcare workers responding to COVID-19. Davis will be partnering up with Lineage Logistics to make it happen: “We all need to find ways […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are undoubtedly one of the most successful organizations in the entire history of not only the NBA, but in basketball in general. The Purple & Gold have no less than 16 NBA titles to their name — a feat that only the Boston Celtics (17) have bettered. The Lakers have had […]

According to NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the playing style of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is similar to him but without the 3-point shooting. Responding to a fan question on Twitter, Abdul-Jabbar noted that except for the 3-point shot, “all other aspects” of Davis’ game is similar to him. Anthony Davis is the player […]

Before they get to the NBA, many of today’s superstars had a chance to show out in the annual NCAA Tournament. With this year’s tournament canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a good time to look back at some of the best March Madness performances that helped launch the careers of some of the […]

Before he was the first NBA player to test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was a first-time All-Star and back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year. Despite his accolades though, Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons is taking Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis over the French big man. Per NBC Sports Philadelphia, […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons picked his top-five defenders in the NBA during a late-night stream of Call of Duty on Wednesday, defending James Harden in the process. The Sixers guard has been making the most of the suspension of the 2019-20 season due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, but couldn’t resist delving into some […]

As part of a recent appearance on “Take It There” with Taylor Rooks, Lakers swingman Danny Green made it clear that he loves the dynamic that has developed between his superstar teammates, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James joined the Lakers prior to the start of last season. However, a groin injury forced him to […]

As part of a recent appearance on “Take It There” with Taylor Rooks, Danny Green compared his Lakers teammate, LeBron James, to an iguana. As part of his appearance on the show, Green and Rooks paid a visit to a reptilian zoo. In the midst of the snakes and lizards at the facility, the Lakers […]

We’ve all heard the saying: Defense wins championships. Basketball is a sport where fans often gravitate to spectacular offensive highlights. Defense is often neglected and isn’t featured as much in your 10-minute full-game highlights on Youtube. However, defense is arguably the most important part of the game (specifically in the NBA Playoffs) as many coaches […]

It is without question that Adam Silver made the right call when he decided to suspend the NBA season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nonetheless, it’s also hard to deny that this could not have come at a worse time for the Los Angeles Lakers, who went into the hiatus with a Western Conference-best 49-14 […]

With the suspension of the NBA season, maybe now would be a good time to reflect on some notions or perceptions we no longer spend time to really think about because of how often – or we think how often – it happens. Now that we’re on this boat, perhaps a good question to ponder […]

The Los Angeles Lakers sang happy birthday to forward Anthony Davis after Wednesday’s practice, meaning LeBron James finally had to opportunity to rib Davis for being a year older. Happy Birthday @AntDavis23 🥳 pic.twitter.com/Dwejk6V30g — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 11, 2020 Davis turned 27 years old today. The Chicago native is officially entering his […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis says having no fans at NBA games would change a lot of things. The NBA and NBPA held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss ways to continue the season without the cancellation or loss of games because of the ongoing coronavirus. The league is beginning to concede, […]

LeBron James made it a point to serenade Anthony Davis with a few lines of the happy birthday song inside the Lakers locker room on Wednesday. Davis, who celebrates his 27th birthday today, has developed a close relationship with James. Their pairing in Los Angeles has paid off in a big way, as the Lakers […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie had a front row view as he tried to bother Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis’ potential game-winning 3-point attempt on Tuesday night. Fortunately for Dinwiddie and the Nets, AD came up short on his triple try and Brooklyn pulled off the stunner and escaped Staples Center with a 104-102 […]

Kevin Durant was hoping an old-as-dirt tactic would pay off and allow his Brooklyn Nets to come out with an improbable win. With Anthony Davis “butt-naked” open on the wing with the game on the line, Durant and his teammates screamed from the sidelines, hoping to rattle the All-Star forward. Durant was almost knocked down […]

LOS ANGELES – The NBA world was rocked this past summer when the Los Angeles Lakers were able to pair LeBron James with fellow superstar Anthony Davis. The dynamic duo was set, and even though many anticipated a potentially lengthy chemistry building process, these two hit the ground running and never looked back. Davis has […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis is one of the best basketball players in the world and one of the more recognizable athletes we have in America. As a result, Davis is a pretty busy guy when he’s not playing basketball for the Lakers. The Chicago native has a bunch of business ventures […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis can’t fathom how dominant LeBron James is at the age of 35. While Davis knows that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is having a great season and Milwaukee once again has the best record in the NBA, he truly believes LeBron should win the MVP award for everything he […]

LOS ANGELES – After suffering two losses at the hands of Kawhi Leonard and the L.A. Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers headed into Sunday’s game against their division rivals hoping to avenge their prior losses. Although the players and head coach Frank Vogel downplayed the importance of this regular-season game, it had a playoff atmosphere […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis has had enough of the LeBron James critics. On Friday, fans and doubters got a good look at the two teams with the best records in the NBA, as the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off for the second and final time this season. However, not […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers secured perhaps their best win of the season on Friday night at the Staples Center with the team getting the best of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. One of the main reasons for the Lakers’ success against arguably the best team in the league was the impressive […]

The 2019-20 NBA season is heading into its final stretch with the debate for who will win MVP really starting to heat up. Giannis Antetokoumpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is currently the frontrunner, and understandably so, he isn’t alone in this race for MVP. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James starting to make a strong […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the one seed in the Western Conference. Many people deserve credit for that feat. However, head coach Frank Vogel hasn’t gotten enough of his fair share for what the Purple and Gold are doing this season. There’s always a bit of hesitation to crown a head coach of a LeBron […]

LeBron James recently lauded Anthony Davis after “The Brow” put up 37 points and 13 rebounds in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. It was a brief moment of blunt truth in a relationship that has been full of humor and pranks. Davis and LeBron have cracked with one another throughout the year, […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James had a Shaqtin’ A Fool moment against the New Orleans Pelicans last Sunday when he forgot to inbound the ball and big man Anthony Davis knows why it happened. According to Davis, LeBron is a robot who just had a malfunction on that play versus the Pelicans: Anthony […]

During their short time being teammates on the New Orleans Pelicans, Anthony Davis and Rajon Rondo had no trouble in the chemistry department. They got along great and along with DeMarcus Cousins were able to make it to the playoffs, and that connection helped them reunite on the Los Angeles Lakers. Earlier this week, Los […]

LOS ANGELES – The Philadelphia 76ers gave the first-place Los Angeles Lakers a run for their money in the first half of Tuesday game against the Staples Center. Still, the shorthanded squad couldn’t hold back LeBron James and Anthony Davis as they proceeded to dismantle Philadelphia in the second half. Although it was Davis who […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers headed into Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers with high hopes of getting another win ahead of their highly anticipated matchups this weekend against arguably two of their toughest opponents this season, the Milwaukee Bucks and L.A. Clippers. Although the 76ers made the Lakers work for the win […]

LOS ANGELES – Throughout Anthony Davis’ career in the NBA, he’s been labeled as a star player that struggles to stay healthy. In his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, however, he’s changed the narrative somewhat playing 52 out of 60 games thus far for the purple and gold. Despite having some lingering issues […]

The Los Angeles Lakers trading for superstar big man Anthony Davis to pair up with LeBron James was the story of the NBA offseason. At the time, Davis had made the All-Star game in six of his first seven seasons and had already been named to three All-Defensive teams. With two superstars playing together, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star power forward Anthony Davis will be active on Tuesday night in his team’s home matchup with the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, per USA Today’s Mark Medina. Anthony Davis will play tonight vs Sixers. But Alex Caruso won’t — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) March 4, 2020 Additionally, backup guard Alex Caruso will be sidelined […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis will not play in Sunday night’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a sore right knee, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Anthony Davis (sore right knee) and Alex Caruso (sore right hamstring) are out vs. NOP, per the Lakers. Danny Green (hip) will play. — Dave McMenamin […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis is questionable to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday due to a sore right knee. Davis dealt with a sore elbow recently, but the knee issue is a new development. Alex Caruso is also questionable to play with a sore hamstring, coming off his first start of […]