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The Los Angeles Lakers knew what they were getting themselves into when they signed Lance Stephenson. He would make some wild plays in transition and act as a spark plug off the bench. But occasionally, Stephenson’s antics would overshadow what he was doing on the court. That was on full display in the Lakers final […]

Things got testy in the preseason finale featuring the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. One tense moment even involved Lance Stephenson and Quinn Cook which led to the former’s ejection. As Stephenson drove to the hoop against Cook and big man Kevon Looney, the Lakers shooting guard got quite the harm from the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are largely seen as a trial run coming into this year, despite signing the biggest free agent on the market in LeBron James. Lance Stephenson, one of many players signed to a one-year deal in order to maximize flexibility heading into next season, is solely focused on the upcoming 2018-19 season, […]

Off of a forward pass from Lance Stephenson, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers mustered all his strength to complete a circus shot for the and-one opportunity. Check out the clip below as James flexes right after converting the shot. The completion of the difficult play would not have been possible if it weren’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a strong advocate of swingman Kyle Kuzma and guard Lance Stephenson, so much so that the four-time MVP believes the two will become fan favorites this season. A case could be made that Kuzma is already beloved by Laker fans after his strong rookie season, while Stephenson figures […]

When he’s not leaving LeBron James hanging, Lance Stephenson is putting on a show for the Los Angeles Lakers. Beyond the reputation that has earned him a spot on the infamous “Meme Team,” Stephenson is a pretty entertaining player to watch and it perfectly fits the mold for the resurgence of “Showtime.” One play in […]

Much has been said about Lance Stephenson’s addition to the Los Angeles Lakers. Most reactions have poked fun at the enigmatic shooting guard for being one-fourth of L.A.’s “Meme Team,” but LeBron James is singing a different tune, even praising his new teammate as someone who’ll run through a wall for the Lakers. Well, Stephenson […]

With the move of Lebron James to the Los Angeles Lakers, LaLaLand is again the center of the basketball universe. The acquisitions they had in both the draft and free agency give them a lot of flexibility in terms of the lineups they will be able to put in the floor. They envision themselves as […]

Given their fierce on-court battles over the years, many were surprised when the Los Angeles Lakers picked up free agent Lance Stephenson following their summer coup of LeBron James. Who could forget the image of Stephenson blowing into LeBron’s ear during one of the many Eastern Conference meetings between the Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland […]

With Paul George staying with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kawhi Leonard being shipped to the Toronto Raptors, the Los Angeles Lakers have to find other options to fill out the roster for the 2018-19 NBA season. One of those options was surprising, to say the least with the team agreeing to a deal with […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are in for a show this upcoming season as the team has revamped their roster, hauling in LeBron James in free agency. Aside from James, the Lakers also acquired Rajon Rondo, Lance Stephenson, Michael Beasley, and JaVale McGee. But Magic Johnson, the team’s president of basketball operations, doesn’t see any concerns […]

The Indiana Pacers parted ways with shooting guard Lance Stephenson this offseason after he decided to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Not surprisingly, president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard feels small forward Leron James had a lot to do with it. Pritchard says the Pacers were open to keeping Stephenson around. However, he thinks the call from […]

One of the most intriguing storylines for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is how Lance Stephenson, a former LeBron James nemesis, will fit his style of play and tendencies alongside the four-time league MVP. Stephenson has been known for his eccentric ways on the basketball court. That and his questionable decision making make Stephenson […]

With even the great Michael Jordan himself once asking P.J. Tucker how he was able to get his hands on a very limited pair of Air Jordan’s, Tucker is considered by many as the king of the sneaker game in the league. However, new Los Angeles Lakers recruit Lance Stephenson appears to have the throne […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the most intriguing teams heading into training camp, as they’re largely viewed as a bunch of misfits surrounding LeBron James. Among them, Lance Stephenson has had to mold his game, knowing beforehand that James would dominate possessions as the primary playmaker. The Brooklynite has been putting in […]

Once considered rivals, Lance Stephenson and LeBron James will now be wearing the same Los Angeles Lakers jerseys every game. Stephenson believes that James will have some special marching orders for him every night. As reported by Dana Benbow of Indy Star, Stephenson shares what he feels will be his task every night. “Yeah, he’s […]

New Los Angeles Lakers recruit Lance Stephenson has recently tried to de-escalate the supposed magnitude, which involved LeBron James, of the circumstances of his arrival to L.A. According to Dan Benbow of the Indy Star, earlier rumors pertaining to James personally reaching out to Stephenson in an attempt to recruit him may have been blown […]

The Indiana Pacers have had a symbiotic relationship with Lance Stephenson over the years, but his second departure from Indy was the most that stung the most. President Kevin Pritchard and the front office swung a deal for free agent Tyreke Evans, a hybrid guard with the same skill set as Stephenson, a move that […]

Lance Stephenson has always thrived in an Indiana Pacers uniform, a jersey that has become nearly symbolic of his blooming game in the NBA. The Brooklyn native recently signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after spending his last season in Indy, but he wouldn’t rule out a potential return if the front […]

The idea of Lance Stephenson being on the same team with LeBron James used to be barbershop talk until this year’s summer came along when the Los Angeles Lakers made it a reality. After all, that’s what Hollywood does best – take a script and turn it into something that would entertain the masses. And […]

Lance Stephenson is picking up his already undeniable flair during his offseason workouts, showing semblance of Nick Young now that he has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Much like his counterpart, Stephenson lulled his opponent to sleep with a hesitation dribble before pulling up from deep and burying the long-range jumper as he ran […]

When Lance Stephenson recently signed with the new-look Los Angeles Lakers this summer, his popularity was almost instantaneously propelled back to the limelight. This is the very reason why, especially in a rather idle offseason, almost everything he does becomes newsworthy. The 27-year-old recently posted a video of his one-year-old daughter on his Instagram account. […]

The new-look Los Angeles Lakers are poised to turn the franchise around after signing LeBron James and a group of veterans to complement their young roster. General manager Rob Pelinka believed that the Lakers needed to add a few key areas to improve the roster. Pelinka told Kevin Ding of Lakers.com: “Earvin and I had […]

Lance Stephenson of the Los Angeles Lakers posted a photo with NBA legends Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan. Check out the photo below as posted on his own Instagram account. As observed, three of the greatest players of all time are looking at Stephenson as he pumps himself up. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmuTC55lyUu/ The photo was […]

Lance Stephenson pulled off another trick from his sleeve this summer when he followed his long-time rival, LeBron James, to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now four years after Stephenson blew in James’ ear during a playoff game between the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers in 2014, the 6-foot-5 swingman finally talked about that infamous […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are putting together their version of the “Expendables.” After the acquisition of the world’s greatest player in LeBron James, the signings since his arrival have been intriguing, to say the least. President of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka have since added Rajon Rondo, JaVale McGee, Michael Beasley, […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Lance Stephenson is putting in the work during this offseason after being signed to a one-year deal earlier this summer. Among the changes he has made is an altered form and shooting stroke under NBA trainer Chris Brickley, which offers a more compact core movement with less impact on his legs […]

Lance Stephenson has been a true NBA journeyman having been on seven different teams since coming into the league in 2010. Stephen signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to play alongside LeBron James and will be a free agent again next summer. Stephenson is hoping that is when he will finally get […]

Lance Stephenson has been an NBA journeyman in his pro basketball career. While he’s played for six NBA teams so far, he’s probably going to end his career remembered mostly by fans for his time with the Indiana Pacers. After all, it’s with the Pacers with whom Born Ready spent the most of his days […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it to the finals of the 2018 Summer League and are, as of this writing, playing against the Portland Trail Blazers in a title matchup. Winning such tournament isn’t the ultimate goal of the Lakers, but team president of basketball operations Magic Johnson made sure that he’s going to catch […]

This wasn’t the team that anyone had envisioned when the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James to a four-year, $153.3 million contract. From the Miami Heat to his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, James was always surrounded by shooters everywhere especially from the guard positions. Alas, the Lakers didn’t receive the memo and appear to […]

Lance Stephenson is a wild card, and this should come as no surprise to anyone. But not only is Stephenson a wild card, Rob Pelinka thinks that he can be on the level of one of the best in NBA history: Dennis Rodman. The LA’s general manager compared Lance to the Chicago Bull as he […]

Lance Stephenson is nothing if not a high intensity player. The 27-year-old guard has long been known as an instigator, energizer, and overall wild card. Apparently, this is exactly what the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for. During a conference call, Stephenson told Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet said that the Lakers want him to “bring intensity” […]

All-Star forward LeBron James made the big splash move this offseason by electing to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year, $153 million deal after months of speculation. It was a decision that had even caught fellow offseason acquisition forward Lance Stephenson a bit off guard that he made the jump to Los […]

Apparently, it didn’t take much recruiting for LeBron James to convince Lance Stephenson to decide to play with him in Los Angeles. According to Zach Braziller of the New York Post, it only took James three words to convince him to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers: “I want you.” James and Stephenson have a long history […]

Just when the Los Angeles Lakers thought that they had a shot at the 2018-19 championship, the Golden State Warriors make an announcement that pours cold water on that idea. On Sunday night, LeBron James committed to play for the Lakers for the next four years, resulting in the team’s title aspirations next season to […]

Since landing the big fish of the free agency with the agreed upon four-year, $154 million deal with All-Star forward LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers have added a few other veteran players to the mix next season. One of which is forward Lance Stephenson who came to terms on a one-year deal that will […]

Lance Stephenson leaving the Indiana Pacers had a 50/50 chance of happening this summer. On one hand, you’d like to keep his grit-and-grind contributions to fight tooth and nail with the best of them, but at the same time, it’s not really wise to lock yourself in a long-term deal with a guy that has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going all out this summer to revamp the team and build what can eventually be a legitimate title contender in the Western Conference. The storied franchise took a giant step in the right direction toward their goal with LeBron James agreeing to sign with the team and now the front […]