Russell Westbrook’s team-first message should give Lakers fans hope for upcoming 2022-23 campaign

It's no secret that the 2021-22 NBA season was a rocky one for veteran guard Russell Westbrook. It was the nine-time All-Star's first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and

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Shaquille O’Neal claps back at Ben Simmons and fans for labelling him a ‘hater’

Retired Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal offered a blunt rebuttal to both Ben Simmons and his critics who charge that O'Neal is a "hater" for his past criticism of

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Kobe Bryant’s savage NSFW game plan that shocked LeBron James and Dwayne Wade during 2008 Olympics

Kobe Bryant's ferocious will to win was made clear during the 2008 Summer Olympics, with his profane comment shocking both LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. The comments from James and

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Thomas Bryant recalls being awestruck in ‘surreal’ first meeting with LeBron James during Lakers-Wizards game

Center Thomas Bryant signed with the Los Angeles Lakers during the offseason and recently recounted his awestruck reaction the first time he played against new teammate LeBron James. Bryant offered

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Kyle Kuzma reveals he was in ‘dark place’ after getting traded by Lakers

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma opened up about being traded from the Los Angeles Lakers and how it put him in a “dark place.” Kuzma, who was traded along with

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Report: Lakers minicamp update signals team will open season with current roster

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly began their players-led minicamp on Friday in San Diego. Every player except Dennis Schroder reportedly is at the minicamp ahead of the official start of

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NBA insider links former Lakers coach Frank Vogel to Celtics amidst Ime Udoka controversy

The Boston Celtics could consider former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel for a position on their coaching staff, according to NBA reporter Chris Mannix. Boston is going through

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Report: Spurs could offer package involving Josh Richardson and Doug McDermott amid interest in Russell Westbrook trade

With the 2022-23 regular season inching closer and closer, veteran guard Russell Westbrook is still a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. On paper, the nine-time All-Star remains an iffy

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Ben Simmons calls out Shaquille O’Neal for exposing his DMs: “You ain’t reached out once and say, ‘Hey, you okay?'”

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons is directing criticism at Shaquille O'Neal after Simmons faced a torrent of criticism, and O'Neal failed to come to his defense. Simmons appeared on J.J.

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Paul Pierce doesn’t see Lakers as ‘legit’ contenders due to LeBron James’ age

Hall of Famer Paul Pierce is dismissing the Los Angeles Lakers' title chances for the coming season, citing LeBron James' age and other factors in his assessment. Pierce appeared on

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