LeBron James on Victor Wembanyama: “He’s more like an alien”

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James added his two cents on top 2023 NBA Draft prospect Victor Wembanyama. When asked about the young star’s impact on the game, the four-time MVP provided his honest take. “Uh, what do I think about him? I probably think the same as what everybody else thinks,” explained the 18-time […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2022
Patrick Beverley, Austin Reaves will start tonight for Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers guards Patrick Beverley and Austin Reaves will start tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Tonight’s matchup is the Lakers’ third preseason game on their schedule. As a starter, in Los Angeles’ 119-115 loss versus the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Reaves amassed 6 points, 7 boards, 9 assists, […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2022
Lakers have ‘seriously considered’ trading Russell Westbrook

The Los Angeles Lakers key decision makers have seriously considered a blockbuster trade including Russell Westbrook, according to a report. Westbrook, 33, is a former MVP and nine-time NBA All-Star alongside nine All-NBA honors, but has been a shadow of the player he once was since teaming up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis in […]

Joe Lyons  •  08 Aug 2024
Lakers-Warriors is second most expensive NBA regular season game

This month’s Lakers-Warriors season opener on Oct. 18 is the second most expensive NBA regular season game of all time. Per TickPick, the average purchase price is $897 at Chase Center. The Warriors will also unveil their seventh championship banner during the pregame ceremony. They won their fourth title in eight years against the Boston […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Anthony Davis on injuries: “I’m looking forward to a healthy year”

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis knows he has a long history of dealing with injuries throughout his 10-year NBA career. Now, he hopes to stay healthy for the entire 2022-23 season. This is just wishful thinking, but it’s a goal Davis should strive to achieve. While injuries are out of every player’s control, head […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Shaquille O’Neal on Ime Udoka: “I was a serial cheater”

Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal talked about Ime Udoka on “The Big Podcast with Shaq.” Per multiple reports, the Boston Celtics head coach cheated on Nia Long, his longtime fiancée. Udoka was suspended for the entire 2022-23 season after allegedly having an affair with a woman within the organization. Shaq […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Lakers expected to pursue Irving, Grant, Turner, and Wiggins in 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to target Kyrie Irving, Jerami Grant, Myles Turner, and Andrew Wiggins in the summertime of 2023. This news comes from an unnamed Western Conference executive — originally interviewed by Heavy Sports. “No matter what [the Lakers] do with trades or however they reconstruct this year, they are going to […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
LeBron James excludes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from Lakers list

LeBron James excluded Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from his all-time Lakers starting five list. In defense of the 19-year NBA veteran, putting together a top-5 list is challenging. It’s all a matter opinion. During NBA Media Week, the four-time MVP was asked by reporters to name his all-time Lakers starting five. “All-time starting five […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
LeBron James Says Russell Westbrook Will Have A Great Season

The LA Lakers are coming into the new season off the back of a very challenging one in the NBA , that saw them fall from as one of the championship challengers at the start of the year, to being 11th seed, with 16 games under .500 by the end of the season.  One of […]

Kyle Curran  •  12 Aug 2024