Former NBA champion Nick Young has accused the league of purposely hiding footage of a spectacular dunk he threw down on LeBron James during his rookie season.
Nick Young still has not forgotten what happened between him and D’Angelo Russell in 2016. Nearly a decade after their Los Angeles Lakers locker-room controversy made headlines, he continues to hold D-Lo responsible.
Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is still generally regarded as the greatest player of all time, but former NBA guard Nick Young has him down at third. Young appeared on the latest episode of the Club Shay Shay podcast, where host Shannon Sharpe asked him who is the greatest ever between Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant.
The Los Angeles Lakers underwent some massive changes this offseason. Aside from the sudden change in ownership, which saw Bob Iger and Josh Kushner take over operations, L.A.
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Nick Young had the chance to play with Kobe Bryant and against LeBron James, and considers both of them better players than Michael Jordan. Young was on the Lakers during Bryant’s final years in the NBA.
Nick Young is Kobe Bryant’s former Los Angeles Lakers teammate, and he recently shared what item he keeps with him from the legend’s last game which is like his insurance.
At 41 years old (and counting), LeBron James is arguably the greatest example of player longevity. For 23 years now, he’s been one of the best players in the league, and his standard of excellence remains the same going into the 2026-27 season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.