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The expectations surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers may be through the roof now that they have drafted former UCLA star Lonzo Ball, but Las Vegas oddsmakers don’t think fans should count on the team making the postseason in the rookie’s …
Following his selection as the 2nd overall pick in Thursday’s NBA draft, Lonzo Ball’s welcome to the Los Angeles Lakers has been as animated as expected. It began with his father’s interviews at the NBA Draft, where he guaranteed a …
After Lonzo Ball was drafted with the second overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, expectations are high in Los Angeles for the young point guard. Those expectations may have grown during Ball’s introductory press conference with the …
LaVar Ball said all along that his son Lonzo was going to be drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, and he was proven right on Thursday night. Does that mean the Lakers are going all-in on the Big Baller Brand? Robert Horry highly doubts it. Horry, who …
In many ways, Lonzo Ball and his father LaVar are very different. LaVar is outspoken and likes to rock the boat, where the No. 2 overall pick is more reserved and lets his play do the talking. One area where they have something in common, though, is …
Look out, Lonzo Ball. The Philadelphia 76ers are coming for you. After Ball’s father LaVar made a bold playoff guarantee in an ESPN interview after the Lakers selected the UCLA guard No. 2 overall, Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons had a simple …
LaVar Ball gave another strange, surreal interview with ESPN after the Los Angeles Lakers selected his son Lonzo No. 2 overall. First, LaVar had a Big Baller Brand hat ready and waiting for the moment, claiming that he had it made when Lonzo was …
LaVar Ball has arrived at the NBA Draft and is already holding court with his trademark big talk. Ball spoke on ESPN prior to the draft, where he once again asserted that he had spoken into existence his son Lonzo being a Laker, which is exceedingly …
Lonzo Ball has not yet been drafted by an NBA team, but the former UCLA star feels confident enough in the Lakers picking him that he has already begun recruiting other players to Los Angeles. In an appearance on ESPN Wednesday, Ball was asked to …
Lonzo Ball seems to understand that his father’s mouth may make his NBA journey a little more treacherous. Ball told reporters Wednesday that he’s ready for opponents to go hard against him due to the various controversial comments made …
If you hear any reports about the Los Angeles Lakers potentially taking anyone other than Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, you should ignore them. That’s what Lonzo’s father is saying, at least. TMZ …
The Los Angeles Lakers have done their due diligence on a number of top prospects leading up to the NBA Draft, but it would still be a surprise if they selected anyone other than Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick. In his latest mock draft, ESPN …
Lonzo Ball was already the favorite to go No. 2 overall to the Los Angeles Lakers, but Paul George leaving the Indiana Pacers may well have sealed it. Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated reported Sunday that George’s intention to leave Indiana …
Perhaps now that they have the No. 3 overall pick, Lonzo Ball will rethink his decision to not work out for the Boston Celtics. Celtics general manager Danny Ainge confirmed that the team would still like a look at Ball and Josh Jackson before …
Now that the NBA Finals have ended, it’s time to focus on the draft. Finding players who can make an impact on the league has proved easier said than done in recent offseasons. The style of play in the NBA is ever-changing and spotting players …
Lonzo Ball will have another chance to make a good impression on the Lakers ahead of next week’s NBA Draft. The former UCLA guard had a private workout with Los Angeles last week, and the results did not sound encouraging. Ball reportedly …
