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LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, made comments after James picked up his player option that alluded to the all-time great not being happy with the current state of the Los Angeles Lakers roster. Some took this to mean that James wants to be traded, but more likely, he is just putting pressure on the Lakers’ […]

The top overall pick in the NBA Draft is usually the best talent out of the draft class. While the potential is sky high, these prospects also face heavy pressure to become a franchise-altering player. This year, that burden went to Cooper Flagg, who the Dallas Mavericks selected with the first overall pick at the […]

LeBron James may have recently opted in for his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season. However, instead of quelling rumors about his immediate future, the move has only increased the noise, with James understood to be monitoring the Lakers’ offseason closely. As things stand, James will be a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are once again making headlines—this time not for on-court moves, but for their long-term financial strategy. According to recent reports from Shams Charania, the Lakers are prioritizing 2027 salary cap flexibility, with plans to preserve space for a potential max-level free agent signing. This forward-looking approach follows LeBron James’ player option […]

Even though LeBron James exercised a $52.6 million player option to stay with the LA Lakers, rumors persist of a possible trade.  They stem from Rich Paul’s recent comments that James would be open to a trade if the Lakers aren’t up to championship caliber. However, Paul clarified, saying that no trade option is available.  […]

With the rumors surrounding Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith, there has been speculation regarding what the future looks like for the 32-year-old. The Lakers’ power forward in Finney-Smith declined his player option worth $15.4 million, meaning he will hit the open market, though that may not be the worst outcome for the team. While […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder just won the NBA Finals. The team has the deepest roster in the NBA, but the rich could get richer this offseason. LeBron James might be a trade candidate this offseason, and the Thunder will have the firepower to outbid every other team in the league for his services if they […]

The Denver Nuggets had reported interest in LeBron James when the all-time great was hitting free agency in 2018. The Los Angeles Lakers won the pursuit for the former first overall pick, but Denver’s interest in James proved that they were ready to take the next step when it came to winning. Denver certainly has […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James opted into his player option, there were interesting comments made from agent Rich Paul about understanding the team wanting to build for the future, but how the goal for the star is to compete in the present time. The comments from the Lakers star’s representation confused ESPN’s Brian […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are the two greatest players of the last generation of basketball. One of the best NBA players in history has had some epic battles throughout the years with the most elite shooter in NBA history. Because of that, fans have long dreamed of the two teaming up. It may be […]

With the rumors surrounding Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his representation saying that his goal is to compete right now for a championship, there is speculation around who the team can add to make them better. As there are rumors around James being traded from the Lakers, Bill Simmons has an idea on […]

LeBron James has never been traded during his soon-to-be record-breaking 23 seasons in the NBA. That could change this offseason, and the Dallas Mavericks have emerged as a potential front-runner for the all-time great if he does officially ask out. James just opted into his $52.6 million deal for next season, but his agent, Rich […]

After Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James exercised his player option for next season, valued at $53 million, there have been some questions about whether the player is fully sold on the direction of the team. As some fans believe James might want a trade from the Lakers, there has been no communication of that […]

As is true with any major LeBron James move, his decision to opt in for the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers has sent teams into a frenzy. Instead of becoming a free agent, James exercised a $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season. This may be James’ way of […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has already been a talking point this offseason after picking up his $52.6 million player option on Sunday. However, that decision along with comments from his agent, Rich Paul, have sparked all kinds of discussion in the 24 hours since the news broke. Paul’s comments raised concerns about a […]

LeBron James remains the face of the NBA at 40 years old, an unprecedented achievement that perfectly encapsulates his mind-boggling longevity. He is coming off a stellar individual season and just logged 70-plus games in consecutive campaigns for the first time since he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. This all-time great is causing many to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are at a crossroads. LA has two superstar players in LeBron James and Luka Dončić, but they won’t be able to afford both for long. Soon-to-be owner Mark Walter could soon face the reality of a Lakers team without James. Lakers star LeBron James reportedly did not discuss additional years on […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been rumored as a team that could be interested in a trade for a veteran all offseason long. San Antonio only went 34-48 last season, but they seem poised to break out in a big way this upcoming campaign. Kevin Durant was a player that they had rumored interest in, […]

A reunion between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers is possible. However, it won’t be easy, according to NBA insider Bobby Marks. James picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, the 23rd of his NBA career. Despite this, reports showed he is uncertain about the quality of […]

With LeBron James opting into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-2026 season, many assume he is returning for one final season. However, NBA reporter Kevin O’Connor proposed an interesting trade idea that the Cleveland Cavaliers could offer the Los Angeles Lakers to bring ‘The King’ back home for one last ride. The Cavaliers […]

LeBron James has spent each of the last seven seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. When he joined the team, it was widely assumed that the all-time great wouldn’t have many great years left. Instead, the best small forward ever has defied Father Time and is slated to play in a record 23rd NBA season. […]

For the first time in his long, illustrious NBA career, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James may be involved in a trade. James, 40, picked up a player option that guarantees him $52.6 million next season. But it crucially does not guarantee that he will be a part of the Lakers by the time training […]

On Sunday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James confirmed that he will be back on the court next season when he picked up his player option for more than $52 million. More than likely, James will be back in the purple and gold next to Luka Doncic as the two chase a championship in their […]

LeBron James exercised his player option, which, on the surface, would appear to be good news for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, Rich Paul’s subsequent comments to the media changed the tone of the move. Upon James picking up the option, which is worth $52.6 million, Paul seemingly indicated to ESPN’s Shams Charania that James […]

With an important offseason for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, the superstar has made a decision regarding a player option in his contract. While the basketball world always talks about James and his possible retirement, ESPN’s Shams Charania has reported that the 40-year-old has exercised his $52.6 million player option for next season. “Breaking: […]

Ahead of his 23rd NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James is back in the lab, working out ahead of schedule. While many speculate when James will retire from basketball, a recent video of LeBron working out is getting Lakers fans excited for the upcoming season. At 40, he shows no signs of slowing […]

LeBron James can add matchmaker to his stats since Sauce Gardner shared he was able to connect with his now-girlfriend, Ice Spice, through the NBA icon. TMZ caught up with the New York Jets cornerback in Los Angeles this week, where he revealed that he met the “Munch” rapper, and he met because of LeBron. […]

The lingering question continues to persist this offseason: Is LeBron James calling it quits? The Los Angeles Lakers star is set to become a free agent but is likely to resign with the Lakers.  However, former NBA guard Jeff Teague is calling for James to retire. On Saturday, the Lakers provided an update on James’ […]

The NBA is preparing for a rather lackluster free agency period where, unlike previous seasons, money is not being tossed around left and right. Teams are a lot more conservative with their spending as a result of the apron penalties that exist, and this free agent class as a whole is extremely underwhelming. LeBron James […]

LeBron James ended his 22nd NBA season with a disappointing playoff exit. The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in a decisive first-round series. Despite trading for Luka Doncic, James and the Lakers were unable to make a deep playoff run. With Mark Walter taking over as Los Angeles’ new owner, Jeff Teague thinks […]

Miami Heat legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade shared his candid thoughts on the franchise’s all-time greatest player debate during a recent episode of Wy Network by Dwyane Wade, where he addressed comparisons between himself and former teammate LeBron James. “I have the greatest body of work of anybody that’s ever put a […]

People have used countless adjectives to describe 18-year-old phenom Cooper Flagg, the man who will officially be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. ESPN continues to pour out heaping piles of praise ahead of the festivities, marveling at his immense potential and incredibly versatile skill set. Analyst Kendrick […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently looking for ways to retool this offseason in the hopes of maximizing however much time LeBron James has left in the NBA. James still has plenty left in the tank at 41 years old, but his patience may be wearing thin after the Lakers’ second straight first round exit […]

The first overall pick of the NBA Draft is usually the most talented prospect out of the class. The Dallas Mavericks certainly hope that’s the case with Cooper Flagg, the consensus top pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. But while true more often than not, there are only a handful of top overall picks […]

As Miami Heat star Andrew Wiggins has reportedly been made available in trade talks, there is one team that has shown interest in acquiring the former champion with the Golden State Warriors. With the immense rumors about the Lakers and looking to improve, it looks as if the team sees Wiggins as a potential acquisition. […]

After Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Iman Shumpert divulged some details about a potential LeBron James surgery (when they were Cleveland Cavaliers teammates) that had not been previously known. In the aftermath of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 7 victory against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, much was understandably made of the impact of […]

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers ended up flaming out in the first round, LeBron James still had a season to remember. James has been at the top of the sport for so long that, despite being a top-six finisher in the MVP voting this past season, he was able to share a locker room […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has returned to the hardwood following a successful knee surgery. James underwent surgery this offseason to recover from a significant MCL injury he suffered in Game 5 of the first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The injury would have sidelined him for multiple weeks if the Lakers completed the […]

New York was not kind to Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, and they let him hear it outside the 2025 Fanatics Fest event. TMZ obtained a video of James walking around the city at night. Fans followed him down the street, heckling him as he walked away. “Get out of here, LeBron — go […]