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LeBron James has switched his jersey number from #23 back to his former #6. https://www.instagram.com/p/CP6RUSbrggm/ 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 Anthony Davis joined the Lakers. The plan was to gift …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Lamar Odom says surviving his 2015 drug overdose was simply a “miracle.” In the latest episode of Kevin Hart’s YouTube show, “Cold as Balls,” Odom shared details about his near-fatal drug overdose, which left him in a four-day coma. “All my doctors that see me say I’m a walking miracle,” …

Since joining the Los Angeles Lakers last month, LeBron James is clearly the new face of the franchise. However, according to LaVar Ball, the team still belongs to his son, Lonzo Ball. “How is it going to be LeBron’s team? He ain’t homegrown,” Ball said during a recent interview on …

On Monday, LeBron James made his allegiance to the Los Angeles Lakers official, by signing his four-year deal that will pay him $153.3 million. Now that the ink is dry on LeBron’s contract, some fans are calling on Kobe Bryant to come out of retirement and play with King James. …

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball and LeBron James “are going to fit together like a glove,” according to LaVar Ball. During a video interview with Overtime, Ball’s outspoken father shared his thoughts on LeBron’s recent decision to bring his talents to L.A.’s historic franchise. For LaVar, pairing LeBron …

  Back in 1979, Earvin “Magic” Johnson was selected first overall in the NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. After 13 seasons and five championships with the LA team, Johnson retired in 1991. One year later, he returned to play in the All-Star Game, winning the All-Star MVP Award, …