When the Los Angeles Lakers made the trade for Russell Westbrook during the 2021 offseason, the expectation was that he would form a ‘Big 3’ alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Instead, the Lakers ended up missing the playoffs during Westbrook’s first season with the team, and by his second season, he found himself traded. […]
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LA Clippers' exciting young guard Bennedict Mathurin remains unsigned as a restricted free agent, but that might change soon. There is renewed interest in the former Indiana Pacer, who is coming off a strong season split between the Pacers and Clippers. Insider Scoop B Robinson gives us the full lowdown on how the New Orleans Pelicans and Chicago Bulls are chasing down Mathurin, and why the Clippers are not locking him up. Why New Orleans Pelicans and Chicago Bulls are circling LA Clippe...
Veteran guard Marcus Smart proved his worth in his lone season with the Los Angeles Lakers, earning him a pay raise and a reunion with Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. Smart agreed to a two-year $13 million contract with the Rockets this summer. It’s been four years since Marcus last played for Boston Celtics’ […]
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Pablo Torre is back this week with yet another episode documenting alleged salary cap circumvention by the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers and star forward Kawhi Leonard, the 13th installment of a series that has now stretched nearly a year. Yet the NBA’s investigation appears no closer to being finished than it was last September when…
As the Kawhi Leonard trade talks freeze, the fallout hurts both Toronto and L.A., giving the Celtics two massive advantages.
A recent rumor has created a question mark that's directly attached to a $60 million investment from the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jonathan Kuminga‘s future remains a mystery for the NBA. The Atlanta Hawks declined his $24.3 million player option, thus turning him into an unrestricted free agent. Now, the 23-year-old is chasing the multi-year deal he believes he has earned, and the Los Angeles Lakers are firmly in the mix. But if LA misses out, it […]
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Contrary to the previous ownership, Mark Walter is not a front-facing figure. Jeanie Buss was a prominent face of the Lakers, whether it was radio interview or courtside appearances. Walter, however, is not. He’s not a man who will do interviews, nor does he go out of his way to be seen when he does […]
Kyle Kuzma could put a bow on the Los Angeles Lakers' offseason.
LeBron James‘ final NBA seasons may soon receive the documentary treatment. According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, James and ESPN are closing in on an agreement for a behind-the-scenes series chronicling the final chapter of the four-time MVP’s career. Sources told Marchand the talks are at the “one-yard line,” though nothing has been finalized. […]
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For decades, basketball’s biggest icons have searched for the perfect way to tell their stories. Michael Jordan set the gold standard in 2020, when The Last Dance captivated fans with exclusive footage and unprecedented behind-the-scenes access during the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty. Now, another all-time great is reportedly preparing a career-defining documentary. But before comparisons to […]
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With teams like the Thunder and Spurs possessing dominant frontcourt players, it was clear obtaining a center was a high priority for Los Angeles. They accomplished that goal by trading for Walker Kessler, who the Lakers reportedly feel will pair very well with Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves in this new era. While they got […]
Maverick Carter is not having any "Last Dance" rumors.
We've seen a lot of different of versions of LeBron James over the years. But which one was the best?
In 2021, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to break their championship-winning core. They looked at Russell Westbrook and imagined a fire-trio alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But after he arrived, what followed was complete chaos. Where did it all go wrong for them? Former Lakers star Trevor Ariza, who closely witnessed LA’s fall precisely […]
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Lakers insider Jovan Buha believes P.J. Washington is a smarter win-now target than Jonathan Kuminga for Los Angeles.
The Isaiah Collier discourse sure has subsided, hasn’t it? Nobody has anything to say about this first-round pick these days, but during an offseason filled with anxiety, I suppose no news is good news. Darryn Peterson struggled to whip the ball through the net against [blatantly illegal] aggressive 10-foul defensive schemes of the Las Vegas […]
The Draft is over. The Summer League is over and it would appear that free agency, if not over, is basically done as well. Now comes the long Summer. From the end of Summer League on July 19 till the first preseason game on October 6, it will be all highlights and speculation along with […]
As the Los Angeles Lakers navigate drastic roster changes, Luka Doncic is bringing the players together.
Give LeBron James credit: He wasn’t bluffing. During an episode of his Mind the Game podcast in late May, he said: “I think at some point in June, late June, as July rolls around, free agency starts to get going and as July rolls around and maybe into August, we’ll start to kind of get […]
LeBron James and ESPN are reportedly closing in on a behind-the-scenes documentary similar to The Last Dance.
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More than two decades after a high school phenom first captured the attention of basketball fans, the story of one of the sport’s greatest careers may finally be getting its proper telling. From Akron to multiple championships and countless historic milestones, cameras have followed nearly every chapter, though not every moment has been seen. Now, […]
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A viral graphic comparing LeBron James' teammates to Michael Jordan's has reignited the long-running GOAT and ring-chasing debate.
LeBron James appears to be using Michael Jordan as inspiration for a new ESPN documentary.
All’s not well in Los Angeles, as reports are emerging that Kelsey Plum apparently may not sign a contract extension with the Los Angeles Sparks. Consequently, the rumour mill is going full swing across the league. Plum, who is in the final year of her contract, has indicated that she may not re-sign, putting almost […]
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