The Los Angeles Lakers have some big decisions ahead of them this offseason, most notably involving what the future holds for LeBron James. The Lakers will also see Austin Reaves hit free agency after another strong regular season in 2025-26, followed by a subpar postseason performance.
On the latest episode of Gil’s Arena , Nick Young, Rashad McCants, and Kenyon Martin gave their thoughts on why they believe LeBron James should lead the Lakers.
In pro-basketball, rivalries and drama always add intrigue to a game, series, or championship. Some guys rise up and meet expectations, whereas others fall short, and flat on their faces.
Nick Young spoke about the showdown between Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and what the reigning MVP’s mindset was heading into the game. One of the most anticipated showdowns last week came when the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
If there’s one thing that all people associated with the NBA must follow, it’s that they shouldn’t be riling up star players before key games. Gilbert Arenas was forced to eat his own words after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became a man possessed in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s victory last week over the Los Angeles Lakers.
For weeks, former LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley has had a problem with the players on the Gil's Arena show. With one player in particular, though, Beverley's feud has continued to escalate over the past few days.
If there's one player in the modern NBA who knows both how to talk trash and back it up, it's former Clippers guard Patrick Beverley. While Beverley isn't playing in the league right now, he just stopped playing in the NBA at the end of the 2024 season.
The NBA has produced some memorable characters during its long and storied existence, but some were undoubtedly more peculiar than others. Here's our look at 25 that stand out -- for better or worse, listed in alphabetical order.
It’s been years since D’Angelo Russell and Nick Young’s infamous fallout, but the beef clearly hasn’t been squashed. In the wake of Russell’s latest text message scandal involving a woman named “Jaw Morant,” Young resurfaced with a cold but comedic reaction.
There was a time former No. 2 pick Michael Beasley made headlines for what he did on the NBA court. Now, it seems like he's a hype man to keep his playing days going.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Years removed from his last stint in the NBA, Michael Beasley is keeping his basketball career alive in Ice Cube's BIG3 League. Known for his high level of confidence and brash personality, the versatile forward recently offered a massive challenge to a former Philadelphia 76ers guard.
The San Antonio Spurs have one of the most successful stretches we've seen from an NBA organization in the modern era of basketball. From 1999 to 2017, they went 1133-459, a .712 winning percentage.
Hall of Fame center Dwight Howard will play his final season of professional basketball in the BIG3 league, suiting up for the Los Angeles Riot as a Player-Captain under head coach Nick Young, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
Nick Young made a bold comparison on Gil’s Arena, suggesting that Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves could be a better No. 2 option than Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving at this stage of their careers.
Nick Young, also known as Swaggy P, made a surprising change to his all-time starting five, removing Stephen Curry in favor of his former teammate and longtime friend Gilbert Arenas.
After initially drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers back in 2015, D’Angelo Russell became a key piece of their rebuild as a No. 2 overall pick. Having a point guard that could score at all three levels with the ability to get teammates involved is something the Lakers hadn’t had in years and were trying to recreate.