Former Laker JR Smith says he’s been blackballed by NBA

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard JR Smith says he’s been blackballed by the NBA, according to a recent interview with Pierce Simpson of Complex Sports. When asked if he believed NBA teams were blackballing him, Smith replied, “Yeah, a hundred percent.” “I mean, anybody can sit here and tell you that that’s a fact,” the […]

James Foglio  •  02 Sep 2022
Pacers, Jazz most realistic destinations for Russell Westbrook

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook remains in the City of Angels for now, but the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz are interested in trading for the nine-time All-Star. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Lakers G.M. Rob Pelinka will have to give up both of his first-round draft picks and the 14-year veteran for […]

James Foglio  •  31 Aug 2022
LeBron James wants to play into his 40s with sons Bronny, Bryce

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is more than willing to play into his 40s with both of his sons, Bronny and Bryce. For that to happen, the 19-year NBA veteran would have to pull a Tom Brady. In other words, James has to stay healthy and remain on a strict diet. He’s celebrating his […]

James Foglio  •  30 Aug 2022
LeBron James on Sports Illustrated cover with sons Bronny, Bryce

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is back on the front cover of Sports Illustrated, alongside sons Bronny and Bryce. The four-time NBA champion first graced the cover of the February 2002 issue titled “The Chosen One.” LeBron has graced 25 covers over the course of his 19-year NBA career. With 50 covers, Michael Jordan […]

James Foglio  •  30 Aug 2022
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss explains why team will never tank

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss went on SiriusXM NBA Radio to discuss the future of her team, and she reiterated that the franchise will never tank. “It’s hard to win in the NBA,” Buss explained. “Nobody has the exact formula. But I know you can’t win a championship if you’re not in the playoffs.” “You can […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Lakers interested in trading for Donovan Mitchell

The Los Angeles Lakers are now among the teams interested in trading for Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. According to Marc Stein, Lakers G.M. Rob Pelinka still wants to bolster his team’s backcourt. “If the Knicks manage to win the trade race for Utah’s Donovan Mitchell, or even if another team unexpectedly beats them to […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
WATCH: LeBron James dances with Savannah at Kendrick Lamar concert

Watch Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James dance with his wife, Savannah, at the Kendrick Lamar concert on Sunday. While in Vancouver, the four-time MVP and his wife got tickets to attend Roger Arena for the rap star’s fifth concert tour: the Big Steppers. Lamar’s fifth studio album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, released […]

James Foglio  •  29 Aug 2022
Jazz trade Patrick Beverley to Lakers for Talen Horton-Tucker

The Utah Jazz have traded Patrick Beverley to the Los Angeles Lakers for Talen Horton-Tucker, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The full details of this NBA trade are unknown right now. Of course, Beverley was selected 42nd overall by the Lakers in the 2009 NBA Draft. Though, his draft rights were then traded […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Magic Johnson responds to rumor: “I have never donated blood”

Retired Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson responded to an Internet rumor, claiming that he recently donated blood to a clinic. Of course, Johnson announced his HIV diagnosis to the public in 1991. Last Thursday, one Twitter user posted this message: “Earlier today, NBA legend Magic Johnson donated some of his blood to the Red […]

James Foglio  •  23 Aug 2022