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LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a much-needed 129-110 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. In 31 minutes of play, James dropped 28 points, seven rebounds and five dimes, leading all scorers as LA pulled away in the fourth quarter. However, it seems as if there’s a slight chance that James […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have found a star in second-year guard Josh Giddey. With his latest feat, he has found his name alongside LeBron James in the record books. On Tuesday night as the Thunder take on the San Antonio Spurs, Josh Giddey recorded the 500th assist of his young career. At 20 years and […]

Paolo Banchero couldn’t hold back his brutally honest excitement on facing LeBron James ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers-Orlando Magic clash on Tuesday. “It’s going to be a special moment for me,” Banchero said. “Anybody that knows me knows that’s been my favorite player since I was a young kid. A guy who I’ve watched […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship on the back of LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ incredible bubble performances. However, only two and a half seasons later, the Lakers arguably have the bleakest future in the entire league, as their blockbuster trade for Russell Westbrook before the 2021-22 season has stripped the purple […]

LeBron James gave credit where it is due after Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks erased an 11-point halftime deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day. Doncic struggled early on and actually made just 10 points in the first half as he had a hard time against the Lakers’ double-teams. However, he […]

It looks like Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is about to change his mind on the GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Nowitzki admitted that Jordan has always been the GOAT for him. However, the Mavs icon couldn’t help but heap praise on James and put him in the same category as His […]

Dirk Nowitzki received an epic honor from the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday as the Mavs unveiled his statue outside the American Airlines Arena. It was a fitting occasion to pay homage to the greatest player in franchise history as the Mavs hosted LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in a Christmas day showdown. For […]

LeBron James has Dirk Nowitzki atop his international NBA player power rankings. Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ Christmas Day loss to the Dallas Mavericks — preceded by the unveiling of Dirk’s statue outside American Airlines Center — LeBron waxed on Dirk’s legacy, his historical standing, and what made him so impossible to defend. “Dirk is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers struggle to rebound the basketball, but they have somewhat rebounded from early-season rough patches on a few occasions. LeBron James isn’t sure they can do it again. For one half, the Lakers’ Christmas Day matchup with Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks was a merry affair for Darvin Ham’s team. Their […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic showed his respect and admiration for LeBron James after beating the Los Angeles Lakers star during their Christmas Day showdown. Doncic and co. erased an 11-point halftime deficit and turned it into a 19-point lead after dropping 51 points on LeBron and the Lakers in the third quarter. The Mavs […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been on the receiving end of a major backlash after their rather forgettable performance in their Christmas Day showdown with the Dallas Mavericks. The Purple and Gold franchise lost 124-115, but the game isn’t as close as what the scoreline suggests. The Mavs actually scored 51 points […]

The Los Angeles Lakers wasted a vintage LeBron James performance on Christmas day as Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks marched on to a 124-115 victory. LeBron looked like a man on a mission in this one, dropping a game-high 38 points as he did all he can to carry his team to victory. In […]

LeBron James has long known what its like to be away from his family on Christmas. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been a holiday mainstay for well more than a decade, even breaking Kobe Bryant’s record for appearances on Christmas Day during Sunday’s matchup with the Dallas Mavericks, taking the floor for the 17th […]

After a sudden burst of life, the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled to win games again this season. Losing Anthony Davis indefinitely has hurt the team the way most expect. They have needed LeBron James to be near-invincible to win their last few games. James isn’t superhuman, though, as he has been dealing with various […]

Has LeBron James been naughty or nice this year? Based on some of his rather, erm embellished stories of late, the Los Angeles Lakers star might get a lump of coal for Christmas from Santa Claus this year. Art imitates life in the latest episode of “The Association” as the Christmas special features the search […]

There’s no way that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is missing their Christmas Day game against the Dallas Mavericks, though there could be some concerns about his condition due to his latest injury. The Lakers listed James as probable for the contest due to a left ankle soreness. Of course this is nothing new […]

There have been several incredible Christmas Day games in NBA history, but for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, one stands out among the rest: the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors showdown. On Instagram, James reposted a Bleacher Report graphic declaring that 2016 Cavs-Warriors matchup as the greatest Christmas Day game ever. The […]

For only the second time since 2014, the Los Angeles Lakers will play a Christmas Day basketball game somewhere other than Staples Center/Crypto.com Arena. This year, LeBron James and his teammates will drop down the chimney of the American Airlines Center to visit Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Neither team is where it wants […]

The wheels came off the Los Angeles Lakers season on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. LeBron James lost his shoe on the final possession, resulting in a Dennis Schroder missed three-pointer and arguably the team’s most deflating loss of the 2022-23 season: a 134-130 defeat at Crypto.com Arena (the Lakers blew a 4-on-1 fast break […]

LeBron James had a chance to tie the game or take the lead with seconds to play against the Charlotte Hornets, but his shoe had other ideas. The Los Angeles Lakers star’s sneaker went airborne with some hangtime of its own as LeBron drove to the basket. James did get a pass off to Dennis […]

Luke Doncic went ballistic on Friday night as he led the Dallas Mavericks to a 112-106 win over the Houston Rockets. Doncic made all sorts of history in a mind-blowing 50-point explosion that saw him join LeBron James in an elite young gun record book. Luka finished the game with 50 points on 17-of-30 shooting, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James won’t be giving gifts this Christmas … at least not in the Christmas special of ClutchPoints’ animated series “The Association.” In the latest teaser for the special, LeBron was in tears as he misses his old pal Kyrie Irving. With that, it doesn’t look like he’s capable of fulfilling […]

13-time All-Star. Eight-time All-NBA. One-time Finals MVP. Three-time NBA champ. NBA 75th Anniversary Team. These are just some of the accolades the great Dwyane Wade amassed during his iconic career. Soon, the 40-year-old is going to be a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. For his part, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could sure use a win right now. LeBron James and Co. are coming off back-to-back losses against the Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings, and the fact that they’ve lost both games by a total margin of 40 points speaks volumes of how dire the situation is right now for LA. […]

For many current NBA players, LeBron James is the superstar that they looked up to. James was drafted in 2003 and has spent nearly two decades dominating the hardwood. For players such as Los Angeles Lakers teammate Lonnie Walker IV, their generation was in high school or younger when James won his first NBA championship […]

Fans love watching the NBA for several reasons. While some watch it for the highlights and basketball moves, others also enjoy watching the drama that comes with it. On top of boasting the best basketball players in the world, the NBA is no stranger to putting in storylines similar to a battle between good versus […]

The Sacramento Kings handily defeated the LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday by a final score of 134-120. The dynamic duo of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis led the way for the Kings, with the former finishing with 22 points and six assists and the latter a 21-rebound triple-double. So after the game, James […]

Domantas Sabonis has been dominant for the the Sacramento Kings in recent weeks, and his incredible play has allowed him to make history not seen in 52 years. While several players today like LeBron James, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic (to name a few) could easily record triple-doubles and put up crazy numbers, what Sabonis […]

Fans can debate all day long about the merits of LeBron James’ career, and whether his body of work makes him worthy of the GOAT title. However, one thing cannot be questioned. James uses social media to his advantage at an unparalleled level – from his Taco Tuesday antics, to his emoji-riddled tweets, and to […]

There’s no denying that Anthony Edwards has now established himself as one of the most dangerous offensive threats in the NBA today. However, what some folks might tend to overlook is the Minnesota Timberwolves star puts in on the defensive end. In case you’re one of those who have yet to witness Edwards’ defensive prowess, […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gave Damian Lillard his flowers after the veteran guard became the Portland Trail Blazers’ no. 1 scorer. Lillard surpassed Clyde Drexler for the scoring record on Monday in their showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He needed just 21 points to set a new all-time mark for Portland, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers might be in danger of losing Anthony Davis to injury for a long period amid a 13-18 start. But at the very least, LeBron James is still finding ways to entertain himself. LeBron, part owner of Liverpool F.C., recently made his love for Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe known. He even […]

Thomas Bryant proved to be the hero of the day for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday as they escaped with a 119-117 victory over the Washington Wizards. The 25-year-old ended up scoring what proved to be a game-winning dunk off of a LeBron James assist. It wasn’t a pretty play, but that last-second flush […]

At this point in the season, you have to say that the Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of panic mode after Anthony Davis suffered yet another injury that will keep him on the sidelines for an extended period. LA is still within striking distance of the playoffs right now, but this could quickly […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to be awfully shorthanded for their matchup with the Phoenix Suns on Monday night at the Footprint Center. The Lakers announced that LeBron James (ankle soreness) and Austin Reaves (ankle sprain) will miss the second leg of the back-to-back. The Lakers decision to rest LeBron can be viewed as […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James remains one of the most physically dominant players in the NBA on the cusp of his 38th birthday. His secret to staving off — no, beating — Father Time? It began in elementary school. Following a 33-point, 7-rebound, 9-assist performance in the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Washington […]

Until his remarks after delivering the Los Angeles Lakers a bonkers win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday, LeBron James had not publicly addressed the distressing news that Anthony Davis will be out for at least a month with a right foot injury he suffered in the Lakers’ win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers escaped with a 119-117 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena, capped by a goofy final sequence in which LeBron James turned a potentially crippling turnover into a game-winning dunk in the span of seconds. Before that, LeBron took flight to put the Lakers up by two […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James clearly loved Derrick Henry’s custom kicks for the Tennessee Titans’ Week 15 showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers. On Sunday ahead of the Titans-Chargers meeting, Tennessee’s Twitter account shared a photo of the custom LeBron cleats that Henry would be wearing in the game. After seeing it, James couldn’t […]