2 months ago

LeBron James "Got Suckered In" on Defense in Loss to Orlando, James Worthy Says

Worthy criticized LeBron's defensive mistake late in the game. "You gotta stay at home on Bane. He's the big shot maker," he said. Worthy also pointed to their execution issues, "Not fully using the 24 shot clock to move the ball. They had Ayton very involved and then went back into ISO down the stretch." Lakers lost 109-110.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Tony Bennett Joins Lakers as Draft Advisor After UVA Title Run and Surprise Retirement

The Lakers hired Bennett as an NBA Draft advisor under Rob Pelinka, per Shams Charania. He coached Virginia to the 2019 national title and built a program around pack-line defense and tempo control. Bennett abruptly retired in October 2024 at 55, weeks before the season. Now he’ll help LA evaluate prospects and fit.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Lamar Odom Reveals How Losing His Mom at 12 and Genetics Fueled His Addiction

Odom opened up about how his addiction started with marijuana at 14, crediting genetics after his father was a heroin addict. "Pot ain't getting you high no more than you're like lemme try some cocaine," he said. He also pointed to trauma: his mother died when he was 12. "My mom was my best friend," Odom added.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Lamar Odom Almost Beat Mark Cuban in the Locker Room Before Vince Carter Stepped In

Odom, on Vince and McGrady's podcast, recalled Cuban kicking him in the shin to get his attention, with Carter stepping in to prevent a blowup. "Mark Cuban... I forgive you... If it wasn't for your cousin sitting right next to you, I was going to put him through the locker and wash the lockers with him," Odom said.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

James Harden Fractured Right Thumb in Win vs Knicks, Per Shams Charania

Harden sustained a fracture in his right thumb during Cleveland’s win over Knicks and is undergoing further evaluation and treatment. Since joining the Cavs, Harden has averaged 18.5 points, 8.8 assists, and 5.3 rebounds, and Cleveland is 6-1 with him in the lineup. The injury clouds his immediate availability as the Cavs try to keep momentum rolling.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Jason Williams Says Something Personal Is Driving Stephen A.'s Obsession With LeBron

Williams responded to Stephen A.'s comments that LeBron should dress better, suggesting something deeply personal is fueling the constant criticism. "There's something so personal with him and LeBron that he's just going to keep going and going until something crazy happens," Williams said. "His life is so good that he shouldn't be worried about s**t like that."

By Adit Pujari

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