LeBron James has switched his jersey number from #23 back to his former #6. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ali (@hiphopsgodson) The Los Angeles Lakers star is now going back to #6 beginning next season. LeBron originally wanted to return to #6 back in 2019 when …
Read More »Lakers Announce LeBron James Out Indefinitely With Ankle Sprain
NBA superstar LeBron James suffered a high ankle sprain and will be out indefinitely, the Los Angeles Lakers announced on Saturday. James left during the first half of the Lakers’ 99-94 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Hawks forward Solomon Hill collided with James’ right ankle while going for a loose …
Read More »Lamar Odom Signs Celebrity Boxing Contract
Two-time NBA champion, Lamar Odom, signed a deal with Celebrity Boxing. According to TMZ, Odom will have his first fight at Showboat Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on June 12. At the moment, Odom doesn’t have an opponent. Odom spent seven years playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, where …
Read More »LA Lakers Honor Kobe Bryant In Design of 2020 Championship Rings
Kobe Bryant is being honored by the Los Angeles Lakers with their 2020 championship rings, including 2 touching tributes to the late NBA legend in the design. Before the season opener against L.A. Clippers, Lebron James, Anthony Davis, and other 2019-20 squad members received their massive rings. The rocks are …
Read More »Two Women File Lawsuit Against Dwight Howard Over Unpaid Wages
Two women have filed a lawsuit against Dwight Howard alleging that he failed to pay them for their services — including caring for a 200-pound snake. According to TMZ, the suit filed by Armica Nabaa and Kamisha Shelman states the two women were hired to handle Howard’s personal management services in December …
Read More »Kobe Bryant’s 2008 Finals Jersey On Display At Smithsonian Museum
The jersey that the late Kobe Bryant wore during the 2008 NBA finals against the Boston Celtics is on display at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. The jersey is being displayed on the third floor of the museum as part of the Sports: Level the Playing …
Read More »Lakers Win First NBA Championship in 10 years; LeBron James Wins Fourth Ring
LeBron James made history Sunday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers are officially back on top of the NBA after a decade-long absence. In central Florida, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat with a score of 106-93 in the 6th game of the NBA finals. “It doesn’t matter …
Read More »The Los Angeles Lakers Announce Plans To Fight For Social Change, Team Gives Employees Juneteenth Off
As the NBA figures out how to start back up the current 2019-2020 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have announced their moves to further fight for social change. After recently releasing a statement on topics, including racism, bigotry, and violence, to name a few, the Lakers have announced new ideas …
Read More »Jeanie Buss Says She’s Had Dreams About Kobe Bryant That Lets Her Know, He’s Okay
On Jan. 26, the world was rocked with unforgettable and tragic news- the passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven other passengers due to a helicopter crash. Now, four months later, Jeanie Buss, president of the Los Angeles Lakers, is opening up about the loss of the …
Read More »Jeremy Lin Shares Funny Story About Past Memory With Kobe Bryant
Since the passing of Kobe Bryant in January, countless NBA players have shared stories about the NBA legend, keeping his legacy alive. Now, Jeremy Lin, who spent one season (2014-2015) on the #LosAngelesLakers with Bryant, arguably the worst season in the franchise’s history, recalls his memories with the Black Mamba. …
Read More »Dion Waiters Talks Mental Health: “I Go Through Depression, Just Like You”
With the current coronavirus pandemic, everyone is experiencing different feelings due to the unknown of what’s to come. Social distancing has also caused a lot of people to backtrack progress made with their depression and anxiety. Now, in a new first-person piece for The Players Tribune, Los Angeles Laker Dion …
Read More »Los Angeles Clippers Set To Purchase The Forum; Will Build New Arena In Inglewood
Steve Ballmer, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, has purchased the prestigious Forum arena in Inglewood for $400 million. According to Deadline, Ballmer’s purchase of the Forum, previously owned by MSG, is the latest step in the process of building a new arena, so the Clippers no longer have to …
Read More »Felicia Sonmez, Writer For The Washington Post, Suspended Following Tweets About Kobe Bryant; “The tweets displayed poor judgment that undermined the work of her colleagues”
Yesterday, the world stopped as news surfaced of the untimely death of NBA Legend Kobe Bryant. While many were shocked at the news, Felicia Sonmez of The Washington Post immediately took to Twitter to post a story by The Daily Beast from 2016, focusing on Bryant’s 2003 rape allegations. The …
Read More »Anthony Davis Opens Up About Teaming Up With LeBron, Wearing No. 23 and More: “My Goal Is To Win a Championship”
On Sunday, the NBA kicked off its 2019 free agency, with teams closing at least 48 contracts within the first eight hours, including deals that send both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to the Brooklyn Nets. However, prior to the explosive deals, Pelicans big man, Anthony Davis, took his talents …
Read More »Snoop Dogg Says The Lakers “F***ing Suck,” Says He Will Sell His Booth Tickets For $5
It looks like California native Snoop Dogg is over the Los Angeles Lakers’ losing streak, as he has announced he would sell his high-priced seats for $5. On Saturday night, Snoop took to Instagram to vent about the Laker’s apparent outrageous loss to the Phoenix Suns. The rapper slammed the …
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