Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt (Foot) Could Return Before NBA Playoffs

Los Angeles Lakers center Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a right foot injury during the first half of the team’s 114-105 win over the Boston Celtics on Feb. 1. It was initially reported that Vanderbilt would undergo a season-ending procedure. However, X-rays taken at TD Garden came back negative. According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The […]

James Foglio  •  22 Mar 2024
Lakers’ Christian Wood to undergo knee procedure, out several more weeks

Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Wood will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee and is expected to be sidelined for several more weeks, according to reports. Wood has missed the Lakers’ last 13 games after experiencing swelling in the knee during the All-Star break. The eight-year veteran has missed 19 games overall this […]

James Foglio  •  19 Mar 2024
LeBron James, JJ Redick Partner for New ‘Mind the Game’ Basketball Podcast

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and former NBA sharpshooter JJ Redick are launching a podcast show titled “Mind the Game” to discuss basketball, according to James’ business partner, Maverick Carter. The first episode will debut Tuesday and is scheduled to air weekly, running 45 minutes to an hour per episode. It will be available […]

James Foglio  •  18 Mar 2024
Lakers to Fix Misspellings Engraved in Kobe Bryant’s Statue

The Los Angeles Lakers are working to fix several typos that were engraved in Kobe Bryant’s statue, which was unveiled just last month at Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena before a home game versus the Denver Nuggets. German NBA journalist André “Dré” Voigt posted photos to X showing the misspellings of two players’ names […]

James Foglio  •  11 Mar 2024
Lakers can offer LeBron James a no-trade clause in his next contract

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has until June 29 to decide to either exercise his $51.41 million player option for the 2024-25 season or become a free agent, and one way the Lakers can retain James is by including a no-trade clause in his next contract. Even then, players can waive a no-trade clause. […]

James Foglio  •  06 Mar 2024
Lil Wayne Says He Was ‘Treated Like S—t’ At Crypto.com Arena During Lakers Game

Lil Wayne, the Grammy Award-winning rap artist, had a nightmare experience at Crypto.com Arena’s courtside on Thursday night during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 134-131 overtime win against the Washington Wizards. Roughly 90 minutes after tip off, Weezy vented his frustrations on X to criticize the Purple and Gold. “Wow! Got treated like s—t at the […]

James Foglio  •  01 Mar 2024
LeBron James has 668 career 30-point games, 2nd most in NBA history

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has recorded 668 30-point games across his 21-year playing career, the second most in NBA history, according to the Basketball-Reference database. This includes both playoff and regular-season games. Only Michael Jordan (671) retired with more 30-point games. Jordan accomplished this feat in just 15 seasons. James leads Wilt Chamberlain […]

James Foglio  •  29 Feb 2024
Lakers’ LeBron James sitting out against Warriors to rest sore left ankle

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been downgraded to out for Thursday night’s road game against the Golden State Warriors as he continues managing a left ankle injury, the Lakers announced Wednesday. James said at Sunday’s All-Star Game he would use the break to receive further treatment on peroneal tendinopathy. The four-time MVP hinted that he […]

James Foglio  •  22 Feb 2024
NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton Says LeBron James is Staying with Lakers

NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton was asked about the ongoing rumors pertaining to LeBron James potentially leaving the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The 20-time All-Star has a $51.41 million player option for 2024-25 that he could decline in the months ahead. “LeBron did what he wanted — [what] he was supposed to. He […]

James Foglio  •  17 Feb 2024