As the coaching carousel continues its procession, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves among the teams searching for a new leader. Following a nearly disastrous 2023-24 campaign, the Lakers decided to part ways with former head coach Darvin Ham after two seasons. This isn’t unusual for L.A., as t The post 5/10: Last Word on Sports- Byron Scott: LeBron James Doesn’t Trust Anyone But Himself appeared first on Passion & Grind ..read more

Since LeBron James‘ arrived with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, the franchise has undergone significant movements in it’s coaching staff. The departure of Luke Walton, followed by Frank Vogel and Darvin Ham, has left a void that seems increasingly difficult to fill. Despite initial hope The post 5/9: The Report On Sports- LeBron James as Lakers Coach: A Radical Proposal Amidst Coaching Turmoil appeared first on Passion & Grind ..read more

LeBron James has praised Michael Porter Jr. for his crucial role in the Denver Nuggets’ success, saying he was the key factor in their first-round NBA playoff series win over the Los Angeles Lakers. “Michael Porter’s the one who kicked our ass. He kicked our ass,” James said. The post 5/9: NBA Analysis Network- LeBron James Details Massive Prediction About Michael Porter Jr. appeared first on Passion & Grind ..read more

During a recent segment on ESPN’s Dan Patrick Show, Brian Windhorst, one of ESPN’s most prominent analysts, provided insights into the inner workings of the Los Angeles Lakers organization, particularly shedding light on LeBron James‘ stance regarding team hiring decisions. Windhor The post 5/8: The Report On Sports- LeBron James’ Influence and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Coaching Dilemma appeared first on Passion & Grind ..read more

According to NBA insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN, LeBron James and Anthony Davis‘ opinions will be taken “into consideration” in the Los Angeles Lakers head coach search.  The Lakers fired Darvin Ham after two seasons.  Joined SVP to discuss the direction the Lakers coachi The post 5/7: HoopsWire- Report: LeBron James, Anthony Davis’ Opinions To Be Taken ‘Into Consideration’ In Lakers Head Coach Search appeared first on Passion & Grind ..read more

NBA legend Julius Erving told Rob Lepelstat of ClutchPoints that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is his GOAT over Michael Jordan and LeBron James.  “At every level, high school, college and at the pros, he excelled in a way that no other, in my opinion, no other player did,” Erving said. “ The post 5/6: HoopsWire- Julius Erving Says Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Is The GOAT Over Michael Jordan And LeBron James appeared first on Passion & Grind ..read more

According to NBA insider Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James wasn’t happy Darvin Ham tried to limit his minutes at the start of the season. The Lakers fired Ham after two seasons.  “James bristled at the idea of restricting his minutes at the start of the The post 5/5: HoopsWire- Report: LeBron James Wasn’t Happy Darvin Ham Tried To Limit His Minutes appeared first on Passion & Grind ..read more

The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday after two NBA seasons, prompting speculation that LeBron James was involved in the decision. Ham’s dismissal comes after the Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets, the same team that knocked them The post 5/5: NBA Analysis Network- NBA Analyst Presses Lakers’ LeBron James To ‘Take Accountability’ appeared first on Passion & Grind ..read more

One NBA writer proposed that the Golden State Warriors acquire LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.  Dan Favale of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Lakers and Warriors: Golden State Warriors Receive: LeBron James (must pick up player option) Lo The post 5/4: HoopsWire- ‘Blockbuster’ Trade Proposal Sends LeBron James To Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Andrew Wiggins, Brandin Podziemski To Lakers appeared first on Passion & Grind ..read more

Kyrie Irving told NBA writer Mellisa Rohlin of Fox Sports that he considered reuniting with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. Irving was a free agent last summer. The NBA champion re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks.  “Everything was considered,” Irving said. “He’s The post 5/3: HoopsWire- Kyrie Irving Considered Reuniting With LeBron James On Lakers: ‘He’s A Great Friend Of Mine, A Great Brother Of Mine’ appeared first on Passion & Grind ..read more