Bam Adebayo Named 2026-26 NBA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion
The NBA announced that Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has been named the 2025-26 Social Justice Champion, a trophy named after Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In addition to…
Deandre Ayton Appreciates JJ Redick & Lakers Coaching Staff Having His Back
One of the most interesting pieces of the Los Angeles Lakers' season was center Deandre Ayton. The former first overall pick came to L.A. looking to revitalize his career under the brightest lights and while there were some positive times,…
LeBron James Happy To Go Into Offseason Without Needing Rehab
For LeBron James to still be playing at such a high level in his 23rd NBA season at 41 years is truly unbelievable. But the work that James has to put in on his body to step on the court…
Jared McCain’s Earliest Basketball Memory Involves Watching ‘Favorite Player’ Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has impacted numerous athletes across all sports, and one of them is Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain. McCain, who grew up in California and went to high school in Corona, spoke about his…
Patrick Ewing Believes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Deserves To Be In GOAT Discussions
By the time Patrick Ewing entered the NBA as the top overall pick of the New York Knicks in 1985, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was in the latter stages of his career. But even in those final few…
Rob Pelinka: Tony Bennett Has Been Invaluable Addition To Lakers Front Office
Under new ownership, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to gain any advantage they can, and one way to do that is by adding to their front office. One of their recent additions was bringing on former Virginia head coach…
This Day In Lakers History: Trevor Ariza’s Steal Gives L.A. Series Lead Over Nuggets In Western Conference Finals
In the NBA Playoffs, sometimes one or two big plays determine the outcome of a series, and the Los Angeles Lakers...
Lakers News: LeBron James Breaks Down His 23rd NBA Season
No player has ever played 23 seasons in the NBA, but LeBron James has made a habit of making history throughout his career. And this season, his eighth with the Los Angeles Lakers, was truly a roller coaster ride unlike…
Lakers Rumors: Jason Kidd Supported Luka Doncic Trade
The Luka Doncic trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers remains one of the most shocking deals in the history of sports. The deal was so unbelievable, and so unpopular, that both of the major stakeholders in…
LeBron James Loved Competing Against Alex Caruso In Playoffs
Alex Caruso is once again playing a pivotal role for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they look to become the first repeat champions since 2018. His performance against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers was nothing short of masterful,…
Lakers Rumors: Austin Reaves Rehabbed Oblique Injury With Dodgers
Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic both suffered significant muscle injuries in the same game, on April 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Reaves had a Grade 2 left oblique strain and was given a 4-6-week recovery timeline, while Doncic's Grade…
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