Report: Kobe Bryant statue is being ‘protected like it’s the Hope Diamond’ during Crypto.com Arena renovation

The Los Angeles Lakers' home arena — Crypto.com Arena — is reportedly undergoing renovation at the moment, and ESPN's Brian Windhorst revealed that the statue of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant

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Byron Scott says Pat Riley allowed Jack Nicholson to be part of Lakers’ inner circle

One night in 1988, after winning the NBA title in seven games over the Detroit Pistons, the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves celebrating at a club in Los Angeles. The

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Lakers insider believes there is ‘very high threshold’ for Lakers to trade Max Christie or Dalton Knecht

Los Angeles Lakers insider Jovan Buha was recently asked an interesting question regarding Lakers youngsters Max Christie and Dalton Knecht, and he provided a thoughtful response. Buha was asked to

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Anthony Edwards shares why Kevin Durant — not Kobe or LeBron — is his favorite player

There are plenty of NBA greats to choose from when it comes to picking a favorite player, but for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, that choice is NBA icon Kevin

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Anthony Edwards says he doesn’t necessarily agree with how Kobe and M.J. treated their teammates

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards shared his thoughts on the manner in which Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan behaved toward their teammates during their playing careers. "I can agree to

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Report: Lakers ‘still waiting for answers’ on Christian Koloko as they search for center help

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers are "still waiting for answers" from the league on the status of center Christian Koloko. The Lakers have also reportedly

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Report: Jerry West was ‘uncomfortable’ with Phil Jackson and Jeanie Buss’ romantic relationship

Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West was allegedly "uncomfortable" with the romantic relationship that existed between Phil Jackson and Jeanie Buss. "In the ensuing months, a second element compounded the

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LeBron hated being put on minutes restriction last season: ‘This s–t’s garbage’

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James revealed in the new Netflix docuseries “Starting 5” that he hated the minutes restriction that he was on early last season. https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1844008628375949625 "Yeah I

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Report: Lakers players ‘hated’ playing for Darvin Ham and have ‘loved’ everything JJ Redick has brought

According to sources of Hoops Wire's Ashish Mathur, members of the Los Angeles Lakers enjoy playing under head coach J.J. Redick far more than they did playing under Darvin Ham.

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Draymond Green says he tries to ‘kill’ and ‘take’ LeBron out on the court more than anybody

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green admitted that he competes with great physicality when he plays against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James despite their close relationship. "I'm going to

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