Dave McMenamin

Shannon Sharpe steps on the court to argue with Dillon Brooks during the Lakers’ Grizzlies game.Screenshot: ESPNThe Memphis Grizzlies have always exuded extreme black Air Force energy. It’s one thing for their trash talk to agitate LeBron.…

Anthony DavisPhoto: Getty ImagesThere is a reason that the Los Angeles Lakers have so little draft capital. In 2019, the trend in NBA team building was to assemble as many star players on a roster as possible, assume that talent will lift…

Looking back at the Russell Westbrook trade, it makes sense what they were trying to do. The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020-21 season was cut at the kneecaps by injury. It was the second time that had happened in three seasons. They needed a…

 Odd man out.Illustration: Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Lakers made the decision that they will have to make multiple times this season for a chance at their second NBA championship in three seasons: Sitting LeBron James.On Thursday he…