Will Lakers trade Russell Westbrook, two first-rounders for Kyrie Irving?

Kyrie Irving asked the Brooklyn Nets to move him prior to next Thursday’s trade deadline, and the Los Angeles Lakers are among the teams interested in trading for the eight-time All-Star. However, the Lakers have only two first-round picks for the remainder of the decade. “The framework of a potential deal would be Russell Westbrook […]

James Foglio  •  04 Feb 2023
LeBron James has 654 career 25/5/5 games, most in NBA history

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has recorded 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists in 654 games over the course of his 20-year career, the most in NBA history. Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the third and fourth-ranked players on the all-time list, combined for 633 games. Despite making 1,408 career appearances, James […]

James Foglio  •  03 Feb 2023
Lakers guard Austin Reaves ‘pissed’ about going undrafted in 2021

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves felt enraged and disheartened after going undrafted in 2021. The University of Oklahoma product signed a two-way contract with L.A. after playing four seasons in the NCAA. His first two seasons were with Wichita State. In September 2021, his two-way deal was then converted into a regular contract. “I […]

James Foglio  •  02 Feb 2023
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura chose No. 28 for Kobe, Gianna Bryant

Last Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Kendrick Nunn to the Washington Wizards for Rui Hachimura and three second-round draft picks, and one thing the fourth-year wing marked off his check list was picking No. 28 for Kobe and Gianna Bryant. In an interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith on his “Know Mercy” podcast, Hachimura […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
Nick Wright of First Things First says more hype by NBA media about Steph Curry than LeBron James

Nick Wright of First Things First believes there was more hype by the NBA media about Steph Curry approaching the 3-point record last season than there’s been about LeBron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. “So, I want to talk about LeBron this season momentarily, and then the big picture thing,” said Wright. “The […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
Lakers superstar LeBron James (left ankle) available vs. Knicks

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James (left ankle sprain) was upgraded to probable for Tuesday night’s road game against the New York Knicks. This will be James’ first game at Madison Square Garden since January 2020. The 19-time All-Star has missed 11 games so far this season. Anthony Davis (right foot stress reaction) is listed […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jan 2023
Anthony Davis calls out NBA officiating

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics closed out NBA Rivals Week. However, it finished in a dramatic fashion that the league did not want. The game went into overtime as the Celtics came away victorious by a final score of 125-121. However, the game should have probably not went into overtime. In the final […]

Mathew Huff  •  29 Jan 2023
Lakers interested in trading for Bulls guard Zach LaVine?

The Los Angeles Lakers are interested in trading for Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, according to sources. However, it is unknown whether or not Lakers G.M. Rob Pelinka will negotiate a deal for the two-time All-Star prior to the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Of course, LaVine could be one of the team’s offseason targets. “The […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jan 2023
LeBron James’ Heat jersey from Game 7 of 2013 NBA Finals sells for $3.7M at auction

On Friday, LeBron James’ Miami Heat jersey from Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals sold for $3.68 million at Sotheby’s, a British-founded auction house with headquarters in New York City. This is James’ highest-selling game-worn jersey to date. The 19-time All-Star’s No. 6 Heat jersey is the third-most valuable game-worn jersey ever sold at […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jan 2023