LA’s most popular sports teams ranked — and it’s bad news for the Lakers

LA’s most popular sports teams ranked — and it’s bad news for the Lakers

Los Angeles is clearly a Dodger town. City of Angels residents now — perhaps more than ever — consider the Dodgers their favorite sports team in LA over the Lakers, according to the results of a new survey. The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles asked over 2,000 Angelenos “which … Read more

UCLA women’s basketball star Lauren Betts freaks out over LeBron James encounter

UCLA women’s basketball star Lauren Betts freaks out over LeBron James encounter

Even national champions get star struck. UCLA women’s basketball team center Lauren Betts was seen in a social media video on Tuesday night nearly losing her mind following an encounter with LeBron James. The newly crowned champ was at Crypto.com Arena to be honored by the Los Angeles Lakers for her and her team’s triumphant … Read more

Lakers star Luka Doncic hires high-powered celeb attorney ‘Disso Queen’

Lakers star Luka Doncic hires high-powered celeb attorney ‘Disso Queen’

Luka Doncic has hired one of the most famous divorce attorneys on the planet to help him in his legal battle with his ex-fiancée. Los Angeles County court records show the Lakers superstar recently acquired the services of Laura Wasser, who’s developed such a knack for helping celebrities break up that she’s actually gained the … Read more

Stephen A. Smith heaps praise on LeBron James in shocking twist to lengthy feud

Stephen A. Smith heaps praise on LeBron James in shocking twist to lengthy feud

Stephen A. Smith couldn’t help but praise LeBron James amid the Lakers’ win streak. During Thursday’s installment of “First Take,” the ESPN personality — whose feud with James has played out in the public eye — changed his tune on the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and explained that “he has to be applauded” for how … Read more

Former Laker Lamar Odom reflects on first hit of cocaine, near-fatal overdose and more in new doc

Former Laker Lamar Odom reflects on first hit of cocaine, near-fatal overdose and more in new doc

Lamar Odom pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to the criminal charges he was hit with following his January run-in with cops in Nevada. Odom’s attorney, Kevin Coburn, submitted the plea on the former NBA player’s behalf inside a Las Vegas court room. Pro Tem Justice of the Peace Bruce Nelson listens during an arraignment for … Read more

LeBron James rewards polite young fan with autograph

LeBron James rewards polite young fan with autograph

Good manners clearly go a long way for LeBron James. The Lakers superstar was spotted stopping in his tracks on Monday night and throwing his John Hancock on a young fan’s sneaker after the boy politely asked for an autograph. The cool scene unfolded inside the Toyota Center in Houston, just after Los Angeles beat … Read more

Luka Doncic parties with Novak Djokovic during birthday celebration

Luka Doncic parties with Novak Djokovic during birthday celebration

Luka Doncic’s birthday party on Sunday had it all — cake, dancers and even an appearance from Novak Djokovic. The Lakers star celebrated his 27th trip around the sun following Los Angeles’ 128-104 victory over the Kings at Crypto.com Arena with a bash at an LA-area venue. At one point during the festivities, Doncic was … Read more

LeBron James’ wife Savannah gives clear stance on daughter’s sports future

LeBron James’ wife Savannah gives clear stance on daughter’s sports future

Sure doesn’t look like there’s any way the last of LeBron James’ offspring will be a basketball player. After Zhuri James showed off some skills on the hardwood during a road trip to Northern California with her dad over the weekend, LeBron’s wife made it clear the 11-year-old will not be following in her father … Read more

Draymond Green defends Nico Harrison one year after controversial Luka Doncic trade

Draymond Green defends Nico Harrison one year after controversial Luka Doncic trade

Draymond Green isn’t so sure Nico Harrison deserves the never-ending criticism he received for the Luka Doncic trade.  The Warriors star called out NBA media members who weren’t on board with the blockbuster deal during an episode of his self-named podcast this week. “So many people crushed Nico for the reasons that he gave [for … Read more

Justin Bieber cheers on LeBron James in Lakers-Magic clash

Justin Bieber cheers on LeBron James in Lakers-Magic clash

One of the most recognizable faces in pop music took his seat courtside at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night and immediately ignited the crowd and The King.  Justin Bieber didn’t just sit courtside Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Orlando Magic—he became LeBron James biggest cheerleader. Every spin move from LeBro drew … Read more

LeBron James credits 11-year-old daughter for gameday ‘fit

LeBron James credits 11-year-old daughter for gameday ‘fit

LeBron James’ gameday ‘fit on Sunday came from an unlikely source — an 11-year-old. The Lakers superstar revealed just prior to Los Angeles’ home matchup against the Grizzlies that his daughter, Zhuri, had picked out his wardrobe for the evening. “This is courtesy of Zhuri Nova Ann Marie James,” James said as he walking into … Read more

Vanessa Bryant pens note to Taylor Swift over Kobe & Gianna-themed wardrobe choice: ‘We love you’

Vanessa Bryant pens note to Taylor Swift over Kobe & Gianna-themed wardrobe choice: ‘We love you’

One of Taylor Swift’s recent wardrobe choices caught the attention of Vanessa Bryant this week — but it wasn’t a sparkly dress or sequined bodysuit. The “Opalite” singer was seen sporting a Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation sweatshirt during the final episode of her “The End of an Era” Disney+ docu-series this month, and when Bryant saw the … Read more

Jay-Z, Blue Ivy take in Lakers-Spurs game with courtside seats

Jay-Z, Blue Ivy take in Lakers-Spurs game with courtside seats

It was daddy-daughter date night at Crypto.com Arena for Jay-Z and Blue Ivy on Wednesday — and the two had a pair of sweet seats for the big Lakers game. With LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the rest of the Lakers taking on the Spurs in the last NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup of the week, … Read more

Lakers star Luka Doncic welcomes second baby girl with fiancee Anamaria Goltes

Lakers star Luka Doncic welcomes second baby girl with fiancee Anamaria Goltes

The Dončić family just got a little bigger. Luka Dončić and fiancée Anamaria Goltes welcomed the birth of their second daughter this week, the Lakers superstar announced on his Instagram account Saturday. “Olivia!” he wrote with pink heart emojis in the caption. The couple previously had 2-year-old daughter Gabriela in December 2023. Dončić had not … Read more

Eddie Murphy, Austin Butler and other celebs flock to see Lakers-Suns

Eddie Murphy, Austin Butler and other celebs flock to see Lakers-Suns

The Lakers’ hot November had plenty of stars flocking to see them at the start of December. Eddie Murphy, Austin Butler and Pat Sajak all made their way to Crypto.com Arena on Monday night to catch L.A. in action vs. the Phoenix Suns. Eddie Murphy had one of the best seats in the house for … Read more

NFL star Justin Herbert saves pop star girlfriend Madison Beer from flying basketball at Lakers game

NFL star Justin Herbert saves pop star girlfriend Madison Beer from flying basketball at Lakers game

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is going viral after the NFL player’s heroics were on full display during Thursday night’s game between the Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves.  Herbert has been rumored to be in a relationship with singer Madison Beer, and the couple seemingly confirmed those rumors after appearing cozy courtside during an NBA game on Thursday.  … Read more

Stephen A. Smith thinks he was set up for in-game LeBron James confrontation: ‘I don’t like his ass’

Stephen A. Smith thinks he was set up for in-game LeBron James confrontation: ‘I don’t like his ass’

Stephen A. Smith’s war against LeBron James took another turn on Monday when he accused the NBA superstar of orchestrating the caught-on-camera interaction when James confronted Smith at a Lakers game in March.  The candid ESPN host declared “I don’t like his ass” when discussing James during an appearance on the “7PM in Brooklyn” podcast … Read more

LeBron James will ‘crawl, scratch, bite’ to protect his marriage as NBAers deal with ‘ruthless-ass bitches’

LeBron James will ‘crawl, scratch, bite’ to protect his marriage as NBAers deal with ‘ruthless-ass bitches’

The King is nothing without his Queen.  LeBron James opened up about his marriage with wife Savannah James, whom he’s been with since high school, and how he will “fight, crawl, scratch, bite” to make his marriage work. The 21-time NBA All-Star appeared on Tuesday’s episode of the “Everybody’s Crazy” podcast, hosted by his wife … Read more

LeBron James’ ‘second decision’ was somehow more disappointing than the first

LeBron James’ ‘second decision’ was somehow more disappointing than the first

LeBron James punked everyone. The Lakers star announced an ad with Hennessy on Tuesday after nearly breaking the internet with his “The Second Decision” teaser Monday on social media. “Well, everyone’s on pins and needles across the country,” an unidentified man says to James while sitting across from him on an empty basketball court. “Ready … Read more

LeBron James teases ‘The Second Decision’ in new video as retirement rumors swirl

LeBron James teases ‘The Second Decision’ in new video as retirement rumors swirl

LeBron James appears to have seismic news coming Tuesday amid retirement rumors. The Los Angeles Lakers star, who’s entering his 23rd season and turning 41 in December, shared a video on social media saying that “The Second Decision” is coming on Oct. 7 at 12 p.m. ET. “The decision of all decisions,” James wrote, including … Read more