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The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Anthony Davis in a blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans last month, and on Saturday, Davis was officially introduced as a member of the Lakers. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka called it “a history-shifting day” for the franchise, also calling Davis the “most dominant young basketball player in the […]

At his introductory press conference on Saturday, Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis said he’ll put LA’s roster “up against anybody.” The Lakers have two of the top-five players in the world in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. After trading for Davis, Los Angeles signed DeMarcus Cousins, Danny Green, Quinn Cook, Jared Dudley and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially introduced Anthony Davis as a new member of the team on Saturday, about a month after acquiring him in a blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. And how did Davis find out he was dealt? Well, apparently, he found out on Instagram, just like 95 percent of other people […]

Rob Pelinka loves telling a story. The penchant for flowery hyperbole that helped him emerge as one of the sports world’s most high-profile agents has carried over to his role as general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, but at least for now, to a more humorous effect than impactful one. The outright fabrication he […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis was supposed to wear number 23 next season after it was gifted to him by LeBron James, but it was postponed as Nike couldn’t accommodate the sudden change. Nike prevented AD from donning No.23 next season due to “production issues and the massive financial hit” they would have taken […]

NBA and Los Angeles Lakers fans will have to wait at least a year before purchasing an authentic No.23 Anthony Davis jersey. LeBron James announced earlier this month that he will be gifting No.23 to Davis, who was acquired by the Lakers this offseason. LeBron then said that he plans to use No.6, the jersey […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran small forward Jared Dudley says he “can’t think of any duo right now that’s better than Anthony Davis and LeBron James.” James and Davis are two of the top-five players in the NBA. The Lakers are hoping the two superstars can bring banner number 17 to the franchise in 2019-20. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1149770148112240640 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made one of the biggest splashes in league history this offseason, swinging a trade for New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis, giving them a dynamic duo of Davis and LeBron James. The Lakers also tried to bring in Kawhi Leonard via free agency, but Leonard opted to sign with the Los […]

Thankfully, the Anthony Davis drama is long over. After months of negotiation, head butting, and failed deals, the Los Angeles Lakers finally landed their star. Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka spoke on the difficulties of making the trade happen, and how the New Orleans Pelicans were set on not waiting on a trade for Davis: […]

Avery Bradley is enthused by the prospect of sharing the court with LeBron James and Anthony Davis upon signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, admitting both players played a large part in his decision to sign with the team and noting he will take some teachings from both All-Star-caliber players heading into next season: “LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is grateful superstar big man Anthony Davis waived his $4 million trade kicker. The Lakers were able to add more depth around LeBron James and Davis with the extra cap space. Los Angeles signed DeMarcus Cousins, Danny Green, Quinn Cook, Avery Bradley and Jared Dudley, and re-signed Rajon […]

Besides being excellent basketball players, Los Angles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are known for their high basketball IQ and knowledge of the game. Because of this, Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka consulted the pair as the team rounded out its roster this season. Pelinka claimed that both players opinion played a part […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel seems to be pleased with the way management has built around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Lakers made one of the bigger moves of the offseason, sending Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram and three first-round draft picks to the Pelicans for Davis. Now it will be […]

Anthony Davis may have already left the New Orleans Pelicans, but he’s still excited about the team’s future, particularly because of the potential of this year’s first overall pick, Zion Williamson. In an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Alaa Abdeldaiem, AD said that he cannot wait to see what Williamson does in the league. He also […]

Los Angeles Lakers new star Anthony Davis isn’t shying away from the new spotlight that comes with being the new attraction in La La Land, putting out a clear message when it comes to his place in the league and what he brings to the table for a much different-looking Lakers team. “I’m the best […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed center DeMarcus Cousins this offseason, they reunited the big man with his former New Orleans Pelicans teammate Anthony Davis. Cousins was delighted with the pairing and claimed one of the reasons he enjoys playing with Davis is that they mutually boost each others’ game. Cousins on playing with AD: […]

DeMarcus Cousins revealed that he was in constant communication with Anthony Davis and Rajon Rondo before he decided to join the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, Cousins said that he had conversations with Rondo and Davis this offseason. The three stars played together in New Orleans during the 2017-18 NBA season, […]

Future Hall of Famer Chris Bosh says the Los Angeles Lakers “will be a problem” with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Bosh also doesn’t think Davis will have to adjust his game next to LeBron. When he joined James and Dwyane Wade on the Miami Heat, Bosh had to sacrifice his game a lot. Kevin […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have a roster led by two top five players in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but Kyle Kuzma will have to play a major role for the Lakers this coming season. As a matter of fact, a Western Conference scout believes Kuzma may still have to be a focal point […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have built a more suitable roster to put alongside prized gem LeBron James, who signed a four-year deal with them last offseason. Following a disappointing 2018-19 season, the front office has now given James a superstar partner after trading for Anthony Davis, as well as surrounding him with a bevy of […]

There was reportedly “no way” Kawhi Leonard was going to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers to play with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. There were multiple reports which claimed the Lakers were the front-runners to land Leonard, who is from California. However, those who know Leonard […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have landed Kawhi Leonard to cap off what would have been a historically great offseason, but they did make another signing that is actually a terrific move and will make the team quite a bit better: Danny Green. Obviously, Green’s name does not carry the same cachet as Leonard’s. […]

Anthony Davis is very excited to play with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. The two superstars, who share the same agent, will try to lead the Purple and Gold to a championship next season, a feat which is possible since AD and LeBron are two of the top five players in the game. […]

LeBron James has officially given the number 23 jersey to Los Angeles Lakers teammate Anthony Davis. On Instagram, James posted a photo of himself together with Davis — who’s holding up his new no. 23 Lakers jersey. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzo2HzaggnT/ James posted the photo a day after the trade became official. To recall, the trade was first […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka believes that they now have “the most dominant all-around young player” in the league. Pelinka is obviously not referring to LeBron James who is no longer in the young side. The second-year GM is talking about Anthony Davis. “Anthony Davis is arguably the most dominant all-around young player […]

Anthony Davis’ pitch to DeMarcus Cousins to join him on the Los Angeles Lakers was short and to the point, according to David Aldridge of The Athletic. Davis didn’t have to tell Cousins much. The two All-Stars loved playing with each other on the New Orleans Pelicans and now have a chance to win the […]

Anthony Davis, the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers, attended the team’s Summer League opener to the delight of hundreds of Lakers fans in the Thomas and Mack Center at Las Vegas. He was greeted by LeBron James as he went to his courtside seat. https://twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1147328102323802114 Davis was acquired by the Lakers in a […]

Is Zion Williamson the successor of Anthony Davis in the New Orleans Pelicans? The Pelicans are hoping for that and more out of their first overall pick from the 2019 draft. Williamson is set to face off against former Duke teammate R.J. Barrett and the New York Knicks in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis will have courtside seats for Zion Williamson’s Summer League debut on Friday against the New York Knicks, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Technically, Davis is still a member of the New Orleans Pelicans. The trade between the Lakers and Pelicans is set to […]

Anthony Davis will reportedly explore free agency in the summer of 2020, with the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers as his top two teams, according to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report. Davis becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2020. The Lakers agreed to a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans to acquire Davis […]

Elfrid Payton’s one-year stint with his hometown New Orleans Pelicans was surely a shock to the system upon witnessing former teammate Anthony Davis force a trade through his representation and seeing the shockwaves of the consequences. While the 6-foot-4 guard said some of the saga was overhyped in the media, he admitted to being shocked […]

Anthony Davis, now of the Los Angeles Lakers, was asked to name his all-time starting five. Though he could name any player from any team, four of his starters are players who have donned the legendary Purple and Gold jerseys. As AD told Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times, his all-time starting five included […]

Anthony Davis will get the chance to play with one of his basketball heroes this season, teaming up with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. James, who publicly admitted his desire to team up with Davis in a pre-trade deadline post-game interview, has welcomed the big man with open arms, even giving up his […]

New Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis remembers being forced into NBA purgatory after demanding a trade in the middle of the season, as the New Orleans Pelicans limited his minutes and appearances after failing to trade him by the deadline. The All-Star big man still remembers how frustrating that situation was, limiting what […]

Soon-to-be Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis has already high expectations before starting his tenure in purple and gold. When it comes to his purpose, The Brow noted rings are the only thing on his mind. “My goal is to win a championship,” Davis told Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times. “I expect […]

Anthony Davis and Dwyane Wade will be featured on the NBA 2K20 covers: My favorite time of the year! Introducing our @NBA2K cover athletes @AntDavis23 & @DwyaneWade!! Welcome to the Next 🔥 Pre-order now here https://t.co/LKHy1P53cp 🔥 #NBA2K20 pic.twitter.com/rqycGNH01j — Ronnie 2K 2K24 (@Ronnie2K) July 1, 2019 Davis was just traded from the New Orleans […]

LeBron James has proven over and over that any supposed comfort and willingness to take a back seat offensively is never actually realized on a consistent basis. He was deferential to a fault during his first season with the Miami Heat, before heeding the advice of Dwyane Wade to be himself and driving Miami to […]

When Michael Jordan returned to basketball in the middle of the 1994-95 season, the Chicago Bulls almost immediately became the favorites to reclaim the NBA throne. Instead, the Bulls were ousted by the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference semifinals. So when Jordan began filming for a Looney Tunes crossover dubbed “Space Jam,” he demanded […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-round pick Talen Horton-Tucker is dealing with a stress fracture in his right foot and will not participate in the team’s California Classic games in Sacramento, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports. McMenanim adds the stress fracture was discovered during the NBA’s Draft Combine and that the swingman will be re-evaluated during Summer League […]