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Anthony Davis sends powerful response to LeBron James, ex-LA Lakers teammate shows his support

Anthony Davis has congratulated Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James after he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the 2008 “Redeem Team.” James was a part of the historic 2008 USA men’s Olympic basketball team that won the gold medal in Beijing following a disappointing bronze medal in the 2004 Olympics.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 9

LeBron James Finally Gets Reason Kawhi Leonard Dodged Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers missing out on then Toronto Raptors free agent Kawhi Leonard in 2019 didn’t prevent them from winning a championship that season.

Dwight Howard News / Lakers Nation / September 9

Dwight Howard: It Was ‘Big Slap In The Face’ To Not Make NBA 75th Anniversary Team

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard received the biggest honor possible last weekend as he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players to record 10 or more double-doubles in the 2024-25 NBA seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 9

NBA Insider Reveals Major Update on Lakers’ Trade Plans

The Los Angeles Lakers made sure to make some important improvements to the roster over the summer. They knew they had to improve the center position, so they signed Deandre Ayton.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

Being tall tends to give you a better chance at success in basketball. Sometimes, though, players are so good that despite being short by NBA standards, they make a significant impact on the league.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 9

FIBA EuroBasket 2025: Luka Doncic Has Opportunity To Make History Vs. Germany

It’s been a busy summer for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic as he’s been in the thick of competing in FIBA EuroBasket 2025. Doncic leads an underdog Slovenia roster devoid of NBA talent other than the Lakers guard, but the team has managed to advance in the round of 16 after a thrilling upset win over Italy.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 9

Amen Thompson Hates Warriors After Growing Up As Fan Of LeBron James

Now set to enter his 23rd NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had to square off with many of the top defenders this league has ever seen.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 9

Tiger Woods and LeBron James congratulate Tommy Fleetwood after PGA triumph

Tommy Fleetwood’s win at the Tour Championship was one of the biggest highlights of the 2025 PGA Tour season. Fleetwood had already picked up several wins on the DP World Tour and was firmly ranked inside the world’s top 10, but a PGA Tour title still eluded him.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 9

Jimmy Butler Gives Thoughts On Luka Doncic Trade

The Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers will forever go down as the most shocking trade in the history of the NBA. It was so massive, in fact, that Jimmy Butler being traded to the Golden State Warriors just days later felt almost insignificant despite it also being a huge deal.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Bronny James’ Off-Court Development Announced Ahead of NBA Season

The start of NBA training camp is just a few weeks away, and for Bronny James, it marks his second season — one that could bring more opportunities with the pro team after spending much of his rookie year in the G League with the South Bay Lakers.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 9

Luka Doncic, Alperen Sengun accomplish EuroBasket feat not seen since 1995

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun have etched their names into EuroBasket history, becoming the first players since 1995 to each record a triple-double in the same tournament.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 9

Luka Doncic’s EuroBasket best defensive player nomination will catch Nico Harrison’s attention

As the Los Angeles Lakers start to turn their attention toward the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, superstar Luka Doncic has been keeping busy by participating in the EuroBasket tournament, where he is representing his native Slovenia.

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The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz

The 'Longest receptions of the 2024 NFL season' quiz

The 'College football FBS nicknames' quiz

The 'RB's with an NFL rushing TD in 2024-25' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 9

3 Luka Doncic bold predictions for Slovenia’s EuroBasket quarterfinal vs. Germany

Few players in world basketball can command an arena like Luka Dončić. At only 26, he has become both the heartbeat of Slovenian basketball and one of the global faces of the sport.

NBA News / Empire Sports Media / September 9

Knicks insider makes strong case to pursue Lakers’ future Hall of Famer

The New York Knicks’ 2025-26 roster appears to be strong enough to make a title push. However, if the opportunity opens to add another key piece to an already loaded roster, the team won’t pass up that opportunity.

Luka Doncic News / Hardwood Heroics / September 9

'Yes It Hurts' – Los Angeles Lakers Star Comments on His Injury During EuroBasket

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is having a great run with the Slovenian men’s national basketball team at the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket. On Sunday, the Slovenians faced Italy and came away with an 84-77 victory, thanks to Doncic’s 42-point performance.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / September 9

'It Wasn’t That We Had a Problem' – Former Los Angeles Lakers Star Admits True Feelings About Dwight Howard

For the longest time, fans believed that former Los Angeles Lakers big men Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard had beef. That is because they were always arguing on television and the internet, constantly taking shots at each other.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 9

LA Lakers will go back on offseason decision this season if one player becomes available

The Los Angeles Lakers have done a fair bit of work to improve their roster ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. With the signings of Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart, the Los Angeles Lakers are certainly in a better place than last season.

Kobe Bryant News / Lakers Nation / September 9

D’Angelo Russell Learned From Kobe Bryant’s Confidence

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant gracefully transitioned into a mentor during the final years of his career, taking young players like D’Angelo Russell under his wing.

Michael Jordan Is The GOAT On The Court, LeBron James Is The GOAT Off The Court - Michael Irvin

Michael Irvin, the Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion, has never been shy about bold takes. On the All the Smoke Podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, he jumped headfirst into the most polarizing debate in basketball: Michael Jordan versus LeBron James. But Irvin didn’t just pick one name.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 8

Richard Jefferson destroys Charles Barkley’s super team take on Lakers’ LeBron James

After Hall of Fame forward and NBA analyst Charles Barkley blamed the association’s second apron and its penalties on the league’s superteam era, including Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson clapped back.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / September 8

LeBron James’ future beyond this season seemingly up in air

It seems no one knows if LeBron James will play beyond this season. Perhaps not even LeBron James. Certainly not the Lakers. James is set to turn 41 in December, and questions about how much longer he plans to lace ’em up are only growing louder.