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LOS ANGELES – Before the NBA trade deadline last week, Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green was reportedly part of trade discussions involving the New York Knicks. The Lakers were exploring their options on the trade market, with Kyle Kuzma and Green at the center of the deal with the Knicks (Green likely would have been […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers secured their 40th win of the 2019-20 NBA season on Monday night at Staples Center, with LeBron James and company making easy work of Devin Booker’s Phoenix Suns, 125-100. Although Anthony Davis and James put their stamp on the game, it was Rajon Rondo’s night to shine as […]

With the 2020 Summer Olympics set to take place in Tokyo, Japan between late July and early August, the United States is surely primed to dominate the competition in a variety of different events — men’s basketball included. Only recently, Team USA narrowed down its list of players to 44 finalists with the 2020 Sumner […]

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis got Kobe Bryant tattoos to honor the late Lakers legend. LeBron and AD spoke to Brett Dawson of The Athletic about their Kobe art: “All my tats are something special,” Davis says. “I don’t have any meaningless tats, so knowing how much Kobe meant to me, […]

There has been quite a bit of speculation about Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis potentially playing for his hometown Chicago Bulls one day. Davis is a free agent at the end of the season, and he didn’t exactly rule out the possibility of joining the Bulls when he was asked about it several months […]

The Los Angeles Lakers Lakers are interested in luring Darren Collison away from retirement, and it seems like they have taken a big step towards achieving that. According to Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times, Collison had a talk with Lakers big man Anthony Davis regarding “his plans and how Los Angeles might fit […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis have become one of the best one-two punch combinations in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar tandem have built tremendous chemistry alongside each other in just a short amount of time. However, that wasn’t the case to start the game against the Golden State Warriors. James and Davis had […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers continue to roll with LeBron James and company putting on a clinic against the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night at the Staples Center. Los Angeles cruised to a 27-point victory over Gregg Popovich’s squad with LeBron having an epic stretch in the fourth quarter to put […]

Like his teammate LeBron James, Los Angeles Laker superstar Anthony Davis debuted a new tattoo in honor of the late Kobe Bryant. Tattoo artist Vanessa Aurelia took to her Instagram to show off the new ink she created for Davis. Davis’ tattoo features Bryant’s Black Mamba logo being coiled around by an actual black mamba […]

On Friday night at the Staples Center, the Los Angeles Lakers played their first game since the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. The icon superstar’s death sent shockwaves throughout the city as well as the storied franchise and its players. Anthony Davis is one of those players that was heavily impacted by Bryant’s tragedy, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ two best players, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, shared a touching moment during the team’s tribute to fallen icon Kobe Bryant on Friday. The pair of superstars, who were both donning Bryant’s jersey ahead of their game versus the Portland Trail Blazers, hugged and shared some words for one another before […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been vocal with their teammates following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. James and Davis were very close with Bryant. Vogel says the two stars have been helping the group manage their emotions: Frank Vogel on how LeBron and Anthony […]

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis took to Instagram to react to the tragic death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gigi. Bryant, 41, was among the nine people traveling in his private helicopter over Calabasas when it crashed. Bryant and his daughter were on their way to a basketball […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis might have had award-winning director M. Night Shyamalan “seeing dead people” as Davis hurtled towards the sideline on Saturday night. Shayamalan tweeted out a picture indicating Davis gave him a black eye during the Lakers’ loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center: Got a black […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has been named as the captain of his own All-Star team for the third straight season. However, although Anthony Davis is also among the players in the starter’s pool, James responded facetiously when asked if he would select AD when he drafts his team: LeBron was asked if […]

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers made a crazy half-twisting halfcourt shot against the Brooklyn Nets. Sadly, the circus shot didn’t count. Peep the clip below to see Davis swish the net. After the whistle, Davis hoped that his shot would count. So he just tossed a prayer up. Anthony Davis nails the 360 […]

Luka Doncic, James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis are the West NBA All-Star starters for this season. James, just like the last two seasons, is a captain: 2020 West All-Star starters:Dallas’ Luka DoncicHouston’s James HardenLakers’ LeBron James (captain)Clippers’ Kawhi LeonardLakers’ Anthony Davis — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 24, 2020 This is Doncic’s […]

Despite having started each of his team’s previous two contests, there appeared to be some doubt as to whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers would have star forward Anthony Davis at their disposal Thursday versus the Brooklyn Nets. Those fears have dissipated. Head coach Frank Vogel confirmed before tip-off that Davis had been given […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says the medical team has told him to “be smart” with Anthony Davis and check on how he’s feeling. No restrictions for AD or Rondo tonight, but Frank Vogel says the medical team has told him to “be smart” with AD and check on how he’s feeling. Preferred […]

The Boston Celtics came into Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers struggling. The team had lost six of their last eight games and were quickly sliding down the Eastern Conference standings. For whatever reason, Boston was able to flip the switch on Monday and rode 67 combined points from Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and […]

Anthony Davis and his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, have been on the record about his intentions as a soon-to-be free agent. The Los Angeles Lakers big man is expected to opt out of the last year of his contract and pursue free agency, even if he intends to remain with the Lakers. Some […]

For those who voraciously consume NBA updates on social media, it’s almost difficult to believe that Kyle Kuzma still plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. With his name seemingly brought up in every mock trade scenario conceivable over the past two years, Kuzma remains as the third-leading scorer on a squad with the best record […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis will play against the Boston Celtics on Monday. Davis will be on a restriction of 28 minutes: Anthony Davis will indeed play tonight, and will be on restriction of 28 minutes. Could see him essentially play the first 7 minutes of the 1st and 3rd Q and […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has missed five games due to a bruised tailbone, but he’s expected to make his return for Monday night’s game against the Boston Celtics. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin shared news of Davis’ status on Monday morning: The Lakers say Anthony Davis is available tonplay tonight and will return from a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis has been ruled out of the team’s Saturday contest against the Houston Rockets as he recovers from a tailbone injury. According to head coach Fran Vogel, Davis is “still not ready yet” despite the progress he has made since sustaining the injury against the New York Knicks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have understandably been cautious with their superstar Anthony Davis, who has missed the team’s last four matches due to a tailbone injury he sustained against the New York Knicks last week. The 26-year-old forward’s rehab process has reportedly been going smoothly so far, with the Lakers even allowing Davis to make […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is expected to make his decision to return Saturday against the Houston Rockets based on how he responds to his pregame workout, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The Lakers are listing Davis as questionable to face the Rockets: The eight-year veteran is expected to make his decision to […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis didn’t practice on Friday, but got some work in afterwards. The Lakers are listing Davis as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets: #Lakers' Anthony Davis and Rajon Rondo are both considered QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow's game against the #Rockets. — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) January 17, 2020 […]

It’s taken much less than half an NBA season for Frank Vogel to impress his new Los Angeles Lakers team, including the stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Anthony Davis, who came over via trade over the summer, revealed Vogel earned his respect by holding everyone accountable, including him and his superstar sidekick James. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without Anthony Davis for the fourth consecutive game Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. However, after a scary fall on Jan. 7, Davis appears to be nearing a return. “Right now, just talking to you? Zero [pain] right now,” Davis said, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN when asked about how […]

Anthony Davis has dealt with myriad injuries throughout the course of his career. Through seven full seasons, the 26-year-old big man has played more than 70 games in a season just twice. Davis’ most recent impairment, a gluteus maximus injury, has kept the All-Star out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup for the past three […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis will be held out of Wednesday night’s home game against the Orlando Magic as he continues to recover from a bruised tailbone: AD is out today. Vogel said he hopes to get AD into some live practice things on Friday before they leave for the road trip. — Tania […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to impose their will on the rest of the NBA. The storied franchise is atop the Western Conference with a 33-7 record as they approach the halfway point of the 2019-20 campaign. The LeBron James-Anthony Davis duo has exceeded expectations, and championship aspirations are a reality this season. Along with […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis spoke to reporters on Tuesday for the first time since suffering a gluteus maximus injury. Davis says he’s feeling a lot better and will only return to the Lakers’ lineup once he feels like his old self and is able to move around the court freely: Anthony […]

When Anthony Davis fell hard to the floor against the New York Knicks, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel and everyone in Los Angeles held their collective breath. At first, it looked like Davis had suffered a serious back injury. However, tests showed that Davis sustained a bruised gluteus maximus and everyone inside the Lakers organization breathed […]

Anthony Davis’ back injury has kept him out of the last three games, but it has not stopped the Los Angeles Lakers from having success after winning all three contests. Davis spoke to the media on Tuesday, which marked the first time he did so since suffering the injury against the New York Knicks on […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis is a Chicago native who roots for the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Bears’ biggest rival. Davis was at the Packers playoff game on Sunday, causing folks in Chicago to wonder why one of their native sons was rooting for the Packers. Speaking to Lakers reporters on […]

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is still not sprinting or taking contact as he recovers from a bruised gluteus maximus. It’s unclear when Davis will play again, though he’s feeling better: Anthony Davis says he hasn’t really sprinted yet or taken contact since his injury, but he is feeling better everyday. — […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis has been recuperating from a hard fall he took against the New York Knicks, missing the team’s last two games on the road versus the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder. The six-time All-Star, however, has come under fire recently for traveling to Wisconsin to witness the Green Bay […]