LeBron James is 203 points shy of becoming first NBA player to reach 40,000 career points

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James needs only 203 points to become the first NBA player to record 40,000 career points. Barring an injury, the 20-time All-Star is projected to reach the milestone near the end of February. James, 39, has 39,797 career points as the NBA’s all-time scorer. In his 21st season, the four-time […]

James Foglio  •  06 Feb 2024
Lakers to wear Black Mamba uniforms against Nuggets after Kobe Bryant statue unveiling

The Los Angeles Lakers will wear their Black Mamba uniforms, co-designed by NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, for Thursday night’s home game against the Denver Nuggets after the Kobe Bryant statue is unveiled at Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena. Bryant was a five-time NBA champ and two-time NBA Finals MVP. He is set […]

James Foglio  •  06 Feb 2024
Anthony Davis 1st Lakers player to record 25+ points, 15+ rebounds, & 10+ assists on 75% FG

Anthony Davis is the first Los Angeles Lakers player to notch at least 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a single game on 75% shooting from the field. It was his 242nd regular-season game with the team. His franchise record was set in Monday’s 124-118 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Davis amassed 26 […]

James Foglio  •  06 Feb 2024
Possible Trade Destinations for Bruce Brown

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly looking to move Bruce Brown before the NBA Trade Deadline on February 8th. Given this news, there are a few teams who are interested in the sixth man. A couple of those teams include the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks. However, a third sleeper team could also […]

Mathew Huff  •  05 Feb 2024
Bulls’ Andre Drummond Drawing Trade Interest From Celtics, Mavericks, Lakers, & Suns

Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond is drawing trade interest from the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Phoenix Suns. Drummond, 30, is currently in his 12th season. The NBA trade deadline is this Thursday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. ET. “One Bulls player who could be dealt, however, is center Andre Drummond, who’s […]

James Foglio  •  05 Feb 2024
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt to miss several weeks with a right foot injury

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is expected to miss at least several weeks with a right foot injury. Vanderbilt, 24, will undergo a more extensive examination in the coming days to determine the full extent of the injury and whether a season-ending procedure is needed. Vanderbilt suffered the injury late in the first half […]

James Foglio  •  03 Feb 2024
Lakers’ LeBron James (ankle), Anthony Davis (hip) out tonight against Celtics

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) and Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy, left hip spasm) have been downgraded to out for tonight’s road game against the Boston Celtics. James and Davis participated in shootaround Thursday. It is the first game this season that the Lakers will be without both James and […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2024
Lakers’ Anthony Davis Out Against Hawks With Hip, Achilles Injuries

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (left hip spasm, bilateral Achilles tendinopathy) has been downgraded to out for Tuesday night’s road game against the Atlanta Hawks. The 12-year veteran played in his last 22 straight games. This will only be Davis’ third game missed this season. It will also be the first matchup between these […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jan 2024
Lakers forward Cam Reddish (right ankle sprain) out at least 2 weeks

Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish is out indefinitely because of a right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced Friday. Reddish, 24, sustained the injury during the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 127-116 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. He sat out the Lakers’ 141-132 win over the Chicago […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jan 2024