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Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA’s last “three-peat” to begin the new millennium, but their infamous feuding was famous in the basketball world. Teammates like Derek Fisher noted that the feud seemed to start following the Lakers’ first title 2020, stemming for Bryant feeling like he was sacrificing too much. However, O’Neal was at the peak … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Recounts Pushing Kobe Bryant’s Buttons

The 2025 NBA Finals features a matchup of two of the best point guards in the NBA today in Oklahoma City Thunder star and NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Indiana Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton. Both also took part in last summer’s Olympic Games with Haliburton playing a minor reserve role on Team USA where he got the opportunity to team with Los Angeles Lakers superstar … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James Praises Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton As ‘Great Kid’

There are many things the Los Angeles Lakers must take care of this offseason, but arguably the most important is locking down superstar guard Luka Doncic to a long-term contract extension. It has already been rumored that the Lakers will go whatever route Doncic prefers in terms of a new deal, but which way the guard will go is unknown. There are three different options for an … [Read more...] about Breakdown Of Luka Doncic Contract Extension Options With Lakers This Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers announced four games they will host as part of the 2025 preseason schedule. Preseason tips off for the Lakers on Oct. 3 in Greater Palm Springs at Acrisure Arena when they host the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers organization has a rich history in Coachella Valley, where they held training camp in the Showtime era. They returned to the area in 2023 after a … [Read more...] about Lakers To Host Suns, Warriors, Mavericks & Kings As Part Of 2025 Preseason Schedule

Luka Doncic never wanted to be dealt by the Dallas Mavericks, and he believed that Texas would be his home for the entirety of his NBA career. However, Dallas management felt otherwise and traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers. In a shocking turn of events, Doncic formed an intriguing pairing with LeBron James, but also an educational relationship. As James nears the end of his … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic: ‘Unbelievable’ To Play With A Star Like LeBron James