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Phil Jackson has been the talk of the town of late after it was reported that he’s emerged as an influential figure for the Los Angeles Lakers as they search for their new head coach. As it turns out, however, not everyone is happy with the fact that team owner Jeanie Buss is seeking counsel […]

Just like the 10-East when I drive from Santa Monica to Crypto.com Arena on game nights, the brain trust atop the Los Angeles Lakers organization seems a bit overcrowded. The past month or so — and really, years — has brought a deluge of insight into the Lakers brass. Each new report, it seems, reveals […]

With how bad things have been going for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, it’s not hard to see why the blame game has long been going on in LA. Right now, it’s team general manager and vice president for basketball operations Rob Pelinka that has been unceremoniously placed on the hot seat. Previous reports […]

Reports of growing tensions between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office have emerged, despite the organization’s best efforts to quell them. After some cryptic comments made by James over All-Star Weekend, rumors began to flare suggesting his time with the Lakers could soon come to an end, due to disagreements with the […]

The month of February hasn’t been kind to Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. First, there was LeBron James voicing out several eyebrow-raising comments during All-Star Weekend. Then there was the embarrassing blowout against the New Orleans Pelicans that saw her exit the game well before it was over. And of course, the Lakers’ season […]

There’s been smoke coming from the Los Angeles Lakers franchise throughout this season and it’s not hard to imagine there have been actual fires. In the middle of the Lakers’ embarrassing blowout loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night, team owner Jeanie Buss was seen very visibly walking out on her team: Jeanie […]

Jeanie Buss appears to have seen enough. With the Los Angeles Lakers down by 25 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, she was seen walking out from her seat at Crypto.com Arena. Spot the Lakers owner make an abrupt exit with her team down big: Jeanie Buss is fed up (h/t @CantBeatAudel ) pic.twitter.com/Bbzd2xVkkR — […]

ESPN’s senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski just dropped a massive bomb pertaining to LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers. In a bombshell report that was published on Friday evening, Woj revealed that LeBron’s agent and KlutchSports CEO Rich Paul met with Lakers general manager and vice president for basketball operations Rob Pelinka, as […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson abruptly left the franchise in 2019 as he stepped down as team president after he believed he was being betrayed by GM Rob Pelinka. Despite the rocky exit, however, Jeanie Buss still looks at Magic as an influential person around the Lakers organization who she can call up and […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West is clearly not a fan of his former team, who have made a point of making sure he doesn’t work for the franchise in any shape or form. In 2017, West made it clear he wanted to return to the Lakers in a front-office role, but they showed no […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have underachieved to a 13-12 start, not what many fans or pundits expected with such a star-studded roster. Head coach Frank Vogel has come under fire as a result of the Lakers’ lackluster play, with rumors of him being on the hot seat emerging. Well, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss spoke out […]

Magic Johnson shocked the entire basketball world when he announced that he was stepping down as the president of the Los Angeles Lakers back in 2019. As it turns out, even LeBron James himself was taken aback by Magic’s abrupt departure. Johnson recently revealed that he did not confide in either LeBron or Lakers owner […]

LeBron James made it clear last season he was not a fan of the play-in tournament. The Los Angeles Lakers star’s reaction to the playoff before the playoff drew polarizing responses around the NBA. LeBron James on the play-in tournament: "Whoever came up with that s— needs to be fired" — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May […]

Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss formed quite a bond with Kobe Bryant even after his playing days for the Purple & Gold came to an end. As a matter of fact, Buss recently revealed one particular plan that she had discussed with Kobe prior to the NBA legend’s untimely passing. According to Buss, this […]

There have been a number of amazing tandems to grace the Los Angeles Lakers franchise throughout its storied history. Hall of Fame duos such as Jerry West & Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O’Neal, and most recently, LeBron James & Anthony Davis have all been title-winning pairings across different […]

The untimely passing of Kobe Bryant is something that hit hard, not just for every Los Angeles Lakers fan, but the entire sports world. But perhaps few could have experience true pain as much as Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. Buss formed a bond with Bryant as early as his rookie season, way back in 1996. […]

One of the Los Angeles Lakers’ minority owners is changing soon. That is after billionaire Philip Anschutz has reportedly reached an agreement to sell his stake in the franchise, per Sportico. As Romana Shelburne of ESPN noted, Anschutz owns a 27 percent stake in the Lakers franchise. While there won’t be a massive change when […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most prestigious franchises in the history of the NBA. The Hollywood spotlight has always been on this team — through its ups and downs. One of the most intriguing narratives of recent time is the unprecedented turn of events that led to Jeanie Buss taking over the […]

The list of great Los Angeles Lakers players to have worn the purple and gold is a decorated list that many franchises would be envious of. It not only is a franchise that has had the likes of Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and countless other legends on the court, but it’s had coaches […]

After taking an early lead against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves trailing big at the half, 72-59, after being outscored 40-21 in the second quarter. During the break, in what appeared to be a subtle reaction to the Lakers’ mediocre play, team president Jeanie Buss tweeted out a song […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been an idol to many for over 18 years. In an interview on “All The Smoke” Podcast, Lakers’ owner Jeanie Buss expressed that James is the closest thing to a superhero. As Buss went through her timeline as a part of the Lakers’ organization, she showed her appreciation […]

Throughout the rich history of the NBA, there have been numerous what ifs, ranging from, “What if Bill Russell was selected first overall?” to “What if Derrick Rose never got injured?” One such entry is “What if Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal never split up with the Los Angeles Lakers?” Lakers owner Jeanie Buss set […]

Kobe Bryant is the ultimate personification of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. This is exactly why it’s contemptuous to even consider Kobe playing for another team in the NBA — even more so for the Lakers’ bitter rivals in the Los Angeles Clippers. As it turns out, however, Bryant actually almost joined the Clippers in […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss is imploring her “Lakers Family” to get the COVID-19 vaccine whenever they are eligible to do so. Buss shared an Instagram of her getting a shot on Thursday, adding “The sooner we do it the sooner we can reunite.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared […]

One diehard Los Angeles Lakers fan posted an old photo of the legendary Jerry Buss with basketball icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The post caught the attention of Jeanie Buss, who then shared a heartfelt message. Jeanie reposted the photo on Instagram, interestingly comparing it to the current situation of the Lakers. While Andre Drummond is certainly […]

After striking out swinging at the NBA Trade Deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers made a splash when they scooped up Andre Drummond after he was bought out in Cleveland. A few teams were in the mix, including the Nets and Knicks, but Drummond ultimately decided on the Lakers. He’ll be joining forces with LeBron James […]

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss has been adamant in her support of forward Montrezl Harrell. Buss tweeted out a message for Harrell after the reigning Sixth Man of the Year sent out a string of tweets on March 9. Harrell had been dealing with the loss of his grandmother and feelings the pains of […]

Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner and president Jeanie Buss has said LeBron James is a real-life superhero. And in a recent tweet, Buss doubled down on her earlier statement, highlighting the elite standards of the Lakers organization. Buss believes that LeBron’s superhero-like persona fits the winning culture of the Purple and Gold. She recently spoke […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss extended her love and support for big man Montrezl Harrell, after he sent out an emotional tweet dedicated to his grandmother, who passed away in July of last year. We love you Montrezl ❤️ here is a hug until I can see you🤗 https://t.co/HsDh1ge1QS — Jeanie Buss (@JeanieBuss) March […]

LeBron James continues to show why he’s the best player in the NBA at 36 years old for the Los Angeles Lakers in his 18th season. While James hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down anytime soon, Jeanie Buss spoke to ESPN about the star’s long-term outlook on the Lakers. “It is like a really […]

More than a year after his untimely death and former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant continues to receive tributes from NBA players. While the NBA itself has also showered Bryant with honors, such as renaming the All-Star Game MVP award after him, there are those who want the league to pay tribute to him […]

NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets team owner Michael Jordan has apparently found the fountain of youth even as he is celebrating his 58th birthday, at least from Jeanie Buss’ eyes. The Los Angeles Lakers team president claimed that “he was getting hotter” as she tweeted a special birthday post to her co-founder of Cincoro Tequila […]

The Los Angeles Lakers emerged as the last team to leave the NBA bubble last season, bagging the coveted title amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Just two months after securing the franchise’s 17th championship, team owner Jeanie Buss explained on Sportsnet 590 The FAN on Saturday what made Los Angeles’ latest title “really special.” “You know, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Dodgers recently made history after winning championships in their respective leagues over the past couple of months. For Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, she continues to hope for a joint parade celebration in the streets of L.A. to celebrate these two teams’ epic milestones. In a recent interview […]

Magic Johnson was one of the myriad supporters who celebrated the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win on Tuesday night. Johnson took to Twitter to make his post-championship statement, while also mentioning the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent NBA title win. According to Magic, never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that he and Jeanie […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shared an endearing moment with LeBron James during the awarding ceremony of the Lakers’ championship win on Sunday. The two were seen embracing tightly just moments before Buss made her acceptance speech, and the 59-year-old Lakers owner just revealed what LeBron told her in that instant. Buss admitted that […]

After ten years of going without a championship, the Los Angeles Lakers have once again returned to their rightful championship status. Jeanie Buss, owner of the Lakers, took to the mic on Sunday after the Lakers began celebrating to give her gratitude to the team. “I am so proud of you both on and off […]

LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss have developed a close relationship, which is notable since The King hasn’t always had the best relationship with his owners. During his media session on Thursday, James talked about his “incredible” rapport with Buss, who is with the Lakers in the Walt Disney Bubble as the […]

As part of a recent interview with The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss dove in on the leaks and reports of dysfunction in her franchise during Magic Johnson’s tenure as president of basketball operations. Johnson took the executive job with the Lakers in February of 2017, replacing Jim Buss. Though the team acquired […]