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There has simply been no player in the history of the NBA to be as good for as long as LeBron James has been. Whether it is with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat or Los Angeles Lakers, the consistent level that LeBron has maintained is simply unmatched. Along the way, James has been extremely influential to a number of players and teammates and one of those with the Lakers … [Read more...] about Rui Hachimura: People Won’t Appreciate LeBron James Until He Retires

Anthony Davis made a massive impact in his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, helping the team win a championship in 2020 and solidifying himself as one of the NBA’s best big men. It wasn’t easy for the Lakers to deal him away, but the opportunity to acquire Luka Doncic was one the franchise obviously couldn’t pass up. Unfortunately for Davis, his time with the Dallas Mavericks … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James ‘Very Intrigued’ By Anthony Davis Trade To Wizards

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant is one of the most influential figures in the game of basketball and sports in general as his mindset and competitive spirit defined his illustrious 20-year career. Bryant was known for being a ruthless competitor on the court, stopping at nothing to gain any sort of advantage over opponents. Kobe also seemed immune to pain as he played … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Suns’ Devin Booker Misses Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers stayed relatively quiet at the trade deadline this year. They made only one trade, swapping Gabe Vincent for Luke Kennard with the Atlanta Hawks, and giving them a 2032 second-round pick in the process. The biggest reason for this inaction is that the Lakers are — fairly openly — prioritizing clean books and cap space in the summer of 2026. Lakers … [Read more...] about How Much Cap Space Will Lakers Have In Summer Of 2026?

A trade that haunts the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans to this day was the 2019 deal sending Ivica Zubac to the L.A. Clippers for Mike Muscala. Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka were the two key decision-makers at the time, and it did not take long to realize how disastrous a move it was. During that time, the Lakers were in the midst of a rebuild and Zubac was only … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Ivica Zubac Reveals Magic Johnson Prevented Kareem Abdul-Jabbar From Mentoring Him