Christian Koloko Joining The Lakers

According to NBA insider Shams Charania, free-agent center Christian Koloko agreed to an undisclosed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 24-year-old was selected by the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. He appeared in 58 games for the club, averaging 3.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks. Unfortunately, he […]

Lakers Did Not Invite Cedi Osman To Camp

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, small forward Cedi Osman did not receive a training camp invite from the Los Angeles Lakers. The Turkish forward reportedly had an offer on the table from the Lakers before agreeing to a one-year deal with Greek team Panathinaikos. However, sources have told Stein that the Lakers didn't extend […]

Christian Wood Ruled Out For Eight Weeks Following Knee Surgery

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Christian Wood (knee) will be unavailable for at least eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his left knee. Wood missed the last two months of last season with a left knee injury, and unfortunately, he won't be available for the start of the new campaign either. The 28-year-old big man averaged […]

Jarred Vanderbilt May Not Be Ready For Preseason

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) may not be ready to participate in training camp and preseason. The 25-year-old suffered a foot injury in February, and according to Spectrum's Mike Bresnahan, Vanderbilt continues to be troubled by it. "Vando is gonna be interesting," Bresnahan said on the Lakeshow podcast. "I'm not sure he'll be […]

Jordan Goodwin Gets Camp Deal With The Lakers

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, free-agent guard Jordan Goodwin agreed to a training camp deal with the Lakers. Goodwin began the 2023-24 campaign with the Suns before landing with the Grizzlies. He was decent for Memphis, averaging 10.0 points and 4.5 assists. With Los Angeles thin at the point guard spot, the 25-year-old has […]

Famous Father and Son Duos To Play in the NBA

Every father wants nothing but for his son to be successful in whatever career the son chooses. For NBA players, there is a slight preference for NBA fathers for their sons to follow in their footsteps and play in the biggest basketball league in the world. While a few lucky fathers saw their sons play […]

LeBron James Posts Triple-Double Against Serbia

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James played a huge part in the 95-91 comeback win over Serbia in the semifinals of the Olympic games. The King registered the second triple-double of his international career and ended with 16 points, 12 rebounds, 10 rebounds, and one steal. He shot 6-for-9 from the floor including 2-for-4 from […]

LeBron James Has Another Solid Showing

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James scored 12 points to help Team USA cruise to an easy win over Brazil on Tuesday. He added nine assists and three steals. The multi-time All-Star had 10 points, eight dimes, and six boards in the United States' previous victory over Puerto Rico, so he picked up right where […]

Raptors And Nets Interested In D'Angelo Russell

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell faces an uncertain future, with the team reportedly shopping him around. According to Lakers insider Anthony Irwin, Russell is drawing interest from the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets. However, Irwin notes that both teams are interested in acquiring Russell for his expiring contract, not his playing ability. The […]

The Top Ten Chicago Bulls of All-Time

Making a list of the top ten players of all time of a franchise such as the Chicago Bulls is easy and difficult. It's easy because you already have an idea regarding who should make the list. It's difficult because the Bulls also have other great players outside their championship-winning years. Since 1966, the Bulls […]

The Top 10 NBA Free-Agent Busts of All Time

Whenever the NBA free agency opens during the off-season, it's where most people's attention is. After all, free agency is where some of the magic in the NBA happens. It's either a big name makes a surprising move or a team signs a questionable player. The free agency saw millions of dollars worth of deals […]

Rui Hachimura Posts 24 Points Versus France On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura scored 24 points for Japan in a crushing 94-90 loss to France at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. In addition to scoring 24 points, Hachimura shot 10-for-16 from the field and collected six rebounds before being ejected from the contest early in the fourth quarter after being called for […]

Lakers Reportedly Shopping D'Angelo Russell

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell could face an exit from L.A. soon. According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Lakers have been shopping Russell since he picked up his $18.7 million player option for next season. Russell has had an up-and-down ride with the Lakers, and the team is seeking an upgrade […]

Top Ten Dallas Mavericks of All-Time

Every NBA fan has his/her own top ten players for each NBA franchise. And while opinions differ on who should be included in an all-time list, there's always one constant: players with the most accolades won are included in the list. However, certain players brought more than just championships to their respective franchises. They changed […]

LeBron James Has A Solid Game On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James led Team USA to an Olympic win over Nikola Jokic and Serbia on Sunday. The multi-time MVP scored 21 points, shooting an efficient 9-for-13 from the field, adding nine assists, eight rebounds, and one steal. James signed a new deal with the Lakers this offseason after averaging 25.7 points, […]

Top Ten San Antonio Spurs of All-Time

When listing the all-time top ten players of an NBA franchise, one must consider why a specific player is included. For one, a player's contribution to the franchise -- whether it's in the form of accolades won for the franchise or the culture he instilled, should be among the reasons for his inclusion. Fortunately, the […]

NBA Power Rankings: Top 10 Defenders of All Time

Whether you admit it or not, defense in the NBA is no longer a priority compared to how it was in the past. Gone are the days when players take pride in playing great defense. Players these days often focus more on scoring and that might not be a bad thing, either. However, there's a […]

2024-25 NBA Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Basketball

Come one, come all, to the summer basketball extravaganza! Welcome RotoBallers, we're in the midst of a busy summer of basketball as the WNBA heats, Summer League progresses, and the Olympics are right around the corner. With all this basketball going on, dynasty managers will be hard at work to judge which rookies they want […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/19/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League and DraftKings are bringing us a five-game main slate to kick off our weekend. This article will be breaking down some of the better plays to use when building your lineups. The Summer League allows players to shine and up their stock within their team rosters. It won't be surprising to […]

Bronny James Helps Lakers To Victory With 12-Point Effort

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James got going offensively with 12 points on 5-for-11 shooting and helped the team to its first Summer League win on Wednesday against Atlanta. After finishing 0-for-15 from deep in his first four Summer League outings, James shot 2-for-5 from three-point range. He also registered one rebound and one steal […]

Top 10 NBA Players Of The 21st Century

Today I will be ranking the 10 greatest players of the 21st century. Now, for those who might be a little confused about what years go into the rankings for this, let me explain it to you. The 21st century officially started in 2001, so I will only be ranking players who had numerous prime […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/18/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League and DraftKings are bringing us a five-game main slate today, upping the action for us. This article will be breaking down some of the better plays to use when building your lineups. The Summer League allows players to shine and up their stock within their team rosters. It won't be surprising […]

NBA Free Agency Tracker - Updates On All NBA Offseason Player Movement (2024)

The NBA free agency period has begun, so news of signings will be flying in all week. Rumors are buzzing about, but as deals are officially reported, we will add them to our running list of NBA player signings and trades here. The news will come strong and fast, so we have you covered! Keep […]

Dalton Knecht Nets 19 Points Against Boston

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Dalton Knecht put up a team-high 19 points in Monday's 88-74 loss to the Celtics in the Las Vegas Summer League. This was a bad outing for Knecht efficiency-wise, as he shot only 7-for-21 from the field, but the 23-year-old produced a solid fantasy line. In 35 minutes, Knecht added three […]

Bronny James Struggles On Friday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James finished with eight points, five rebounds, and two steals in Friday's Summer League loss to the Houston Rockets. The 19-year-old had another uneventful showing offensively, going 3-for-14 from the field and 0-for-8 from deep. He also had three turnovers. Despite James' offensive struggles, he has shown promise defensively. However, […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/12/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League starts in earnest today with the first night of action in Las Vegas. The California Classic and Salt Lake City tournaments were just the beginning and only a handful of teams participated, but we will get to see the rest of the league in action in Vegas over the next 10 […]

Anthony Davis Registers Double-Double In Win Versus Canada

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis needed only 19 minutes of action to register a double-double in Team USA's 86-72 win over Canada on Wednesday. He came off the bench to score 10 points and grab a game-high 11 rebounds. Davis also had the most blocks in the game with four, picking up two assists […]

LeBron James Provides A Little Bit Of Everything Against Canada

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James logged a busy 19 minutes in Team USA's first pre-Olympics exhibition matchup against Canada, finishing an 86-72 victory with seven points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block. He shot 3-for-7 from the field, missing both attempts from downtown. James, who will be chasing his third Olympics […]

NBA Power Rankings: Top-10 NBA Guards of the 2000s

Most of today's NBA guards have a three-point shot in their arsenals. While it's proof that the three-point shot is now a major weapon for most basketball players, it makes the game more predictable. The years between 2000 and 2010 saw the emergence of NBA guards who eventually became champions, Hall of Fame inductees, and […]

Bronny James Dealing With An Injury

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (knee) didn't suit up for Sunday's California Classic Summer League loss to the Golden State Warriors. The 19-year-old, drafted No. 55 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, made his unofficial NBA debut on Saturday versus Sacramento. However, he struggled, scoring just four points while shooting 2-for-9 from the field. […]