After 21 years, LeBron James‘ kingdom seems to be falling. The fans’ All-Star votes had him 9th, not guaranteeing him a place as a starter for the new format.
The legacy of the late, great Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant continues to shine well beyond his tragic passing thanks in large part to his wife Vanessa Bryant and many stars who proudly represent what the legend was all about.
The moment the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic, they were pairing two of the greatest playmakers the NBA has ever seen. LeBron James is undoubtedly one of the greatest passers in the history of the league while Doncic is one of the true premier playmakers of this generation.
Since the LA Lakers’ season opener against the Golden State Warriors, something has felt different about LeBron James. Though sidelined, Jovan Buha pointed out how unusually reserved he appeared.
It appears that Jarred Vanderbilt has re-established himself in the Los Angeles Lakers’ regular rotation after a string of healthy DNP’s earlier in the season.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
The year of 2025 will go down perhaps the most pivotal in the career of Luka Doncic. The superstar guard was traded in perhaps the most shocking blockbuster trade not only in basketball, but arguably in all of sports, going from the Dallas Mavericks to the premier franchise in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers.
When the Los Angeles Lakers swung the blockbuster trade to land superstar guard Luka Doncic last season, the front office knew they needed some reinforcements inside after sending away Anthony Davis in the deal.
The Los Angeles Lakers seemingly have two suns in their solar system. One is Luka Doncic, and the other is LeBron James, of course. Since the former’s arrival, Bron has taken the supporting role on the team.
Rich Paul offered his perspective on the uneven NBA career of his client Cam Reddish during the latest episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, pointing to a combination of mental pressure, draft dynamics, and circumstance rather than a lack of talent.
Most would credit LeBron James with inspiring what has come to be known as the player empowerment era of the NBA. James understood the power that he held
Throughout his legendary 20-year NBA career, Kobe Bryant only suited up for one team. Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to five World Championships, including a three-peat and a two-peat.
Most of the attention surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers goes towards the team’s superstars of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Whether it is positive or negative, they get the glory more often than not, and rightfully so.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic can do a lot of things on the basketball court at a high level, but defense remains a vulnerable aspect of his game.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be spiraling with no clear end in sight. Their 106–128 loss to Detroit on Tuesday marked their fourth straight defeat.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has taken umbrage with 21-time All-Star LeBron James, his own former "Mind The Game" podcast co-host. LA has struggled to score a bit when James is commanding takes the floor, notching a 112.0 offensive rating and 119.6 defensive rating (for a middling -7.6 net rating) when the 41-year-old forward plays.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia was dealt a double dose of pain in his team’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.