Lakers’ Russell Westbrook: “I’m not even close to being done”

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook underperformed offensively with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, under new head coach Darvin Ham, the nine-time All-Star is planning to prove critics wrong in the 2022-23 season. When asked by team reporters whether or not he contemplated stepping away from the game this offseason, Westbrook replied, “I’m not […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Dennis Schroder returns to Lakers on one-year, $2.64 million deal

Dennis Schroder is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year, $2.64 million deal. The nine-year NBA veteran played with LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the 2020-21 season. In 61 appearances with the Lakers, the guard averaged 15.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. Also, during the 2020-21 season, Schroder shot 43.7% […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Lakers targeting Bojan Bogdanovic, Jordan Clarkson, and Malik Beasley

The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting Bojan Bogdanovic, Jordan Clarkson, and Malik Beasley from the Utah Jazz. Now, according to Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Lakers remain interested in these said players. Before the Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Lakers G.M. Rob Pelinka discussed a four-team trade, involving […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Lakers unveil Statement and Classic Edition uniforms for 2022-23 season

The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled their Classic and Statement Edition uniforms for the 2022-23 season. Of course, the No. 17 on the neck of the jersey represents the franchise’s 17 championships. The purple and gold jerseys feature the phrase “Leave a Legacy,” highlighting the NBA team’s efforts to win championships on the court while helping […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Shaquille O’Neal: “Dennis Rodman was the worst teammate I ever had”

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal played for six NBA franchises over the course of his 19-year career. On Wednesday, the four-time champion finally revealed the worst teammate he ever played with. During a segment on “The Big Podcast with Shaq,” the 15-time All-Star disclosed a little secret. “Worst teammate? Dennis Rodman,” explained O’Neal. […]

James Foglio  •  14 Sep 2022
Jeanie Buss on LeBron James: “I want to see him retire as a Laker”

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss hopes LeBron James will retire as a Laker. The 19-year NBA veteran has played with the team since 2018. In an interview with ClutchPoints, Buss told the sports outlet, “With LeBron we have a line of communication between the two of us, and he knows that he can reach […]

James Foglio  •  10 Sep 2022
Shaq on Russell Westbrook: “When he plays freely, he’s a monster”

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaq O’Neal thought Russell Westbrook was “showing too much respect” last season, playing alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In an interview with Bill DiFilippo of Uproxx Sports, the Hall of Famer discussed his opinion on Westbrook’s performance in the 2021-22 season. “He was just being too nice,” explained Shaq. running […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Magic guard RJ Hampton wants to dunk on LeBron James

Orlando Magic guard RJ Hampton wants to dunk on Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. While on the fubo Sports “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas” podcast, the second-year NBA player said he would love to dunk on King James. After co-host Josiah Johnson asked Hampton which player he’d like to dunk on — past or […]

James Foglio  •  07 Sep 2022
Following Mitchell trade, could LeBron James return to Cavaliers?

The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, Ochai Agbaji, three unprotected first-round draft picks (2025, 2027, and 2029), and two pick swaps (2026 and 2028) to the Utah Jazz for Donovan Mitchell, so could LeBron James return to Cleveland in the coming years? Let’s say if the Los Angeles Lakers have another disappointing season […]

James Foglio  •  06 Sep 2022