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Deion Sanders Confidently Says NBA Champion Could Have Also Been An NFL Star

Former NBA player Matt Barnes is mostly known for traveling miles to pick a fight with former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Derek Fisher. What many are unaware of is Barnes' ability on the football field.

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How Jordan Goodwin’s new contract affects the Lakers financially

Jordan Goodwin’s new two-year deal is risk-free from the Lakers’ perspective. The Lakers converted Jordan Goodwin from a two-way deal to a two-year standard contract on Thursday, which means he’ll now be eligible to play in the playoffs.

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ESPN’s Brian Windhorst: ‘LeBron James Doesn’t Owe Me Anything’

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James appeared on the Pat McAfee Show, where he openly spoke out about the NBA media landscape, including taking shots at ESPN’s Stephen A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / 1 hour ago

Potential Lakers Target Likely to Hit Free Agency This Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers will soon approach a vital summer. Whether they win it all this season or fall short, the plan is to retool and build the best roster possible alongside Luka Doncic and possibly LeBron James. While the Lakers have had a solid season, they clearly have holes on their roster.

Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / 1 hour ago

Lakers Notes: Austin Reaves Could Miss Game vs Grizzlies, LeBron Opens Up, More

The Los Angeles Lakers just suffered a heartbreaking 119-117 loss to the Chicago Bulls due to Chicago making three 3-pointers in 10 seconds, including a last-second halfcourt shot from Josh Giddey.

Jaxson Hayes News / Lakers Nation / 2 hours ago

Jaxson Hayes: Lakers Must Move On From Bulls Loss & Focus On Grizzlies

Jaxson Hayes has been one of the most unexpected but positive surprises for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. With the team trading away Anthony Davis, the onus was on Hayes to step us as the lone trusted center on the roster and he has done just that.

LeBron James News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

NBA Analyst Argues LeBron James’s Health Status

The Los Angeles Lakers have missed the mark over their past 10 games, going 4-6 and dropping their last three of four. The Lakers welcomed back LeBron James into the lineup, but his health status is a cause for concern for some.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Bloody Elbow / 1 hour ago

LeBron James vs Stephen A. Smith predicted by UFC 314 star amid bitter feud

Trash talking in sport is nothing new but a feud between an active player and a broadcaster has swept up the basketball world. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has occasionally chimed in with an opinion on mixed martial arts despite basketball being his main focus.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / 5 hours ago

Watch: LeBron James Was ‘Floating’ On Floor Next To Bronny James With Griffeys Watching Home Opener

Heading into the 2024-25 season, one of the most highly anticipated moments came on Opening Night as LeBron James and Bronny James shared the court for the first time in an NBA game.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Giannis responds to LeBron's egregious take on 1970s NBA

Giannis Antetokounmpo responds to LeBron James' egregious take on 1970s NBA

On Friday, Giannis Antetokounmpo weighed in on LeBron James' controversial comments.

The LeBron James-Stephen A. Smith feud is bad for business

Charles Barkley calls out LeBron James for being 'a bully'

Lakers dangerously close to play-in after heartbreaking loss

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

The 'Most double-doubles in the NBA's Three-Point Era' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago

Charles Barkley turned off by ‘bully’ LeBron James in confrontation with Stephen A. Smith

LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith‘s back-and-forth has all of engulfed sports media. It all started when the Los Angeles Lakers superstar slammed the ESPN analyst as well as other veteran media members such as Charles Barkley.

Dalton Knecht News / Athlon Sports / 12 hours ago

Lakers' Dalton Knecht Announces Exciting News on Friday

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht was selected 17th overall in the 2024 NBA draft. It has been an eventful first season for the 6-foot-6 forward out of Tennessee, as he was traded to the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the Feb.

Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / 12 hours ago

Austin Reaves Makes Lakers History on Thursday

The Los Angeles Lakers are searching for answers following yet another crushing defeat, this time against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Despite leading by 16 points heading into the fourth quarter, the Lakers once again failed to close out the game, falling 119-117 on Josh Giddey’s half-court buzzer-beater.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / 13 hours ago

Is Lakers’ recent slump cause for panic?

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on quite the rollercoaster since trading for Luka Doncic. After the trade, they enjoyed a 12-2 stretch. Since then, several rotation players got hurt, and they’ve gone 4-8.

Cam Reddish News / Fastbreak on SI / 15 hours ago

NBA World Comments On Lakers Cam Reddish News

Cam Reddish had been in his second season playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. On Thursday, the Lakers announced that they had waived the former Duke standout.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / 15 hours ago

Brian Windhorst responds after taking shot from LeBron James

James has shown respect for Windhorst in the past. He may have been set off by Windhorst’s recent claims.

The LeBron James-Stephen A. Smith feud is bad for business

Stephen A. Smith hits back at LeBron James as war of words continues

Stephen A. Smith issues apology for claim about LeBron James

Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer

The 'Most double-doubles in the NBA's Three-Point Era' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / 17 hours ago

Report: Lakers Star’s ‘Likely’ $53M Decision Revealed

NBA teams will have plenty to look forward to as the offseason salary cap increases by 10% this summer. Playoff squads will look to fortify their contention status no matter this year’s outcome, and that includes the purple and gold.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / 19 hours ago

NBA Legend Charles Barkley Makes Blunt Bronny James Statement

Bronny James has been one of the most talked about rookies in NBA history. The Los Angeles Lakers guard got off to a slow start to his pro career but has ended up having a sensational G League regular season for South Bay.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / 21 hours ago

The 10 greatest Lakers in franchise history, ranked

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most storied franchise in NBA history, achieving success at the highest level in virtually every decade of its existence.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / 20 hours ago