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LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith’s tense courtside exchange after the Lakers’ thrilling overtime win against the Knicks has fueled speculation about its cause. James, visibly agitated, confronted the ESPN personality before heading to the locker room, while Smith, shaking his head in disagreement, returned to his seat, per TMZ. I didn’t want to have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their win streak to eight games with a 113-109 overtime victory against the New York Knicks on Thursday night, improving their season record to 40-21. However, a postgame confrontation between LeBron James and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith quickly went viral. James, who recorded a near triple-double with 31 points, 12 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James confronted ESPN’s Stephen A Smith, which has many speculating about the context of the exchange. Many believe it was over James’ son, Bronny James, as Smith has been critical toward the Lakers’ prospect. In January, Smith asked LeBron to the Bronny charade, stating the second-round draft pick didn’t belong […]

When two of the most valuable NBA franchises collide, the hype is always going to be through the roof, but rarely does the action validate all the buzz. It did on Thursday, though. The Los Angeles Lakers (40-21) erased a 13-point deficit in the second half and outlasted the New York Knicks (40-22) in overtime, […]

LeBron James is regarded as the best basketball player in the world by many. In fact, he recently became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 points in his career. But as stellar as his legacy is, it isn’t perfect by any means. Here are the 10 biggest stains on LeBron James’ legacy, […]

In the aftermath of the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers have climbed up the Western Conference standings with their new star duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Since the Doncic trade, the Lakers have gone 11-2 and currently hold the No. 2 seed in the West. The Lakers’ rise in the standings […]

How big was Devin Vassell’s night in a Spurs win vs. the Brooklyn Nets? Only LeBron James has enjoyed a similar game in the annals of NBA history. With a career-highs in points (37) and three-pointers (8), the former Florida State Seminole also tied personal bests with four steals and 14 field goals. It’s a […]

Topps wasted no time commemorating Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ historic 50,000-point milestone with an exclusive trading card. While James delivered the buckets, one lucky fan will claim the prize—a one-of-a-kind card featuring his autograph and a piece of his game-worn arm sleeve from the record-setting night. The trading card manufacturing company announced Wednesday […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA as of late, having won seven consecutive games. With Luka Doncic finding his shot and his rhythm, the Lakers have shot up to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. The Lakers have another big game on Thursday against the […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took a sarcastic jab at superstar LeBron James after scoring his 50,000-point milestone in Tuesday’s 136-115 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. James scored 34 points on 10-of-18 attempts, including 5-of-10 from deep, and a perfect 9-for-9 from the free-throw line. He also finished with eight rebounds, six […]

Winning an NBA MVP award is already difficult in itself. But throughout league history, we’ve witnessed how newly crowned MVPs fail to get the job done in the postseason. In fact, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has won three MVPs in four seasons, but the one time Jokic won NBA Finals MVP came in the […]

LeBron James has long been known for his deep appreciation of music, and he made waves once again by likening basketball to a musical art form. His latest comments drew the attention of Hollywood actor and die-hard New York Knicks fan Ben Stiller, who responded in a simple yet enthusiastic manner, Sportskeeda reports. LeBron’s Artistic […]

Stephen A. Smith delivered a surprising take on the ongoing GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan during Wednesday’s edition of ESPN’s First Take. The longtime sports analyst, who has consistently defended Jordan as the greatest of all time, acknowledged James’ unparalleled longevity and admitted that the debate might not be necessary anymore. “I’ve […]

Los Angeles played host to a historic night of basketball as LeBron James cemented his legacy by becoming the first NBA player to score 50,000 career points. With A-list celebrities in attendance, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Orlando Bloom, and Floyd Mayweather, James delivered another iconic moment at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night, per TMZ. […]

It was in February 2023 when LeBron James became the all-time leading scorer of the NBA (regular season only), with the Los Angeles Lakers star nailing a fadeaway over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams. A little over two years later, James somehow one-upped himself in the scoring department, becoming the first-ever player in league […]

The Luka Doncic trade has been everything the Los Angeles Lakers had hoped it would be and more. On Tuesday night, Doncic kept it rolling for the West’s second-seeded Lakers, dropping 30 points, eight rebounds, and 15 assists in a masterclass that only his stat-sheet stuffing teammate LeBron James could somehow manage to outshine. James […]

LeBron James entered the Los Angeles Lakers’ Tuesday night matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans just one point shy of the 50,000-point mark for his career — regular season and playoffs combined. LeBron wasted no time in accomplishing the feat, as he sank the first three of his 34 points on the night on a […]

LeBron James is at that point in his career where he’s looking to complete some side quests; at 40 years of age, the Los Angeles Lakers star has accomplished everything there is to accomplish in his Hall of Fame career — most notably overtaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. On Sunday night, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are surging and their stars are making history. Donovan Mitchell has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Month for February, the third time he’s earned the honor in his career and the second Eastern Conference honors since arriving in Cleveland. Meanwhile, Cavs big man Evan Mobley is staking his […]

Longtime foes turned lifetime friends, the friendship between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is one born out of mutual respect forged in the fires of battling for a championship. James and Green have now become very tight-knit, inseparable as if they were blood brothers. So of course, […]

It was a great 2024 campaign for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Although the franchise suffered another playoff exit from the Kansas City Chiefs, the star quarterback was able to secure the first MVP award of his career. Personal success continues to prosper for the 28-year-old quarterback. On Tuesday, it was announced that Allen signed […]

The NBA announced its Players of the Month for February, with Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James earning the honor for the Western Conference and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell receiving the award for the Eastern Conference. James finished the month with averages of 29.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game while […]

Kendrick Perkins feels that age is just a number in the case of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. After the latter celebrated his 40th birthday in December, he’s shown no signs of slowing down. Not to mention, once the Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, the team has been nearly unstoppable. They’ve been on countless […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last few weeks, going from 20-17 to 38-21 overall and in control of the Western Conference’s 2-seed. LeBron James and Luka Doncic have been a great one-two punch, but injury concerns could halt Los Angeles’ momentum on Tuesday night […]

Loyalty is always a great thing to have in the NBA, especially when superstars can simply form a super team to win titles. But while showing loyalty is always honorable, sometimes a change in scenery can help a player’s career path. Following the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, here is a […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted Ben Simmons, many were putting LeBron James-like expectations on the point forward. Unfortunately, injuries derailed what should’ve been an All-Star level career, leading Simmons to a complementary role with the Los Angeles Clippers while James continues to play at a high level with the Los Angeles Lakers. James has closely […]

The Los Angeles Clippers suffered a rough 108-102 loss to the crosstown rival Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, and as they try to get Ben Simmons acclimated to the team, LeBron James offered an optimistic take for his future playing for Ty Lue “I think he’s still young with them. I don’t think he’s had […]

Not much time remains for those to leave their mark on the NBA MVP race. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic have battled at the top of these rankings all season, yet a slight opportunity still exists for other players to possibly swoop in and put together a strong MVP resume. No player has a better […]

At 9:12 PM PST, Feb. 1, Shams Charania of ESPN fired off a tweet that sent shockwaves throughout the NBA. Luka Doncic was heading to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Hilariously, four minutes later, Charania sent another tweet, declaring that the trade was indeed “real,” which only […]

NBA stars are usually great with their craft, allowing them to separate themselves from the rest of the league. However, a part that makes superstars great is their ability to pull out a reliable signature bread-and-butter move that’s entertaining and effective at the same time. Here are the 10 deadliest signature moves in the NBA, […]

The Michigan football team struck gold in the 2025 recruiting class as they were able to land a commitment from the nation’s top prospect. Quarterback Bryce Underwood is one of the best high school recruits that the game of football has ever seen, and he will be suiting up for the Maize and Blue next […]

As the NBA world reacts to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ ‘face of the NBA’ media criticism, The Ringer’s head honcho Bill Simmons weighed in on the topic. Reacting to Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards declining to take on the responsibility of being the new face of the league, James didn’t blame him. And […]

Basketball sneakers are a great way for a fan to connect with their NBA idols. As a result, it isn’t surprising that brands like Nike, Adidas, and other growing Chinese sports apparel brands are earning millions of dollars by linking up with various NBA stars. Here are the 10 NBA players with the most signature […]

Just like that, we have about one month left in the 2024-25 NBA season. As every team in the league enters the home stretch of their respective schedules, it has been the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors taking advantage of every opportunity to prove that they are real threats in the NBA power […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night, it marks their sixth straight win as the duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic continue to shine. With the Lakers now second in the Western Conference standings, sports analyst Shannon Sharpe gives a bold stance regarding their playoff hopes. As Sharpe […]

After claiming supremacy in the City of Angels, beating the Los Angeles Clippers Friday and Sunday, the scorching-hot Los Angeles Lakers are now in second place in the Western Conference standings. Besides entrenching LA further into the title conversation, the team success allowed superstar LeBron James to accomplish something quite notable in his own right. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA world nearly watched history on Sunday night. They almost got treated to their own award-winning performance on Oscars night. But Lakers star LeBron James fell short of an unmatched NBA milestone against the Clippers. James came within just one point of hitting 50,000 career points. That’s right, James […]

The Boston Celtics aren’t exactly the league-crushing machine that they were a year ago, but they are still cruising through the regular season and are right on pace for a high seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Jayson Tatum has been the biggest reason why the Celtics are one of the best teams in the […]

On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers in a rematch of Friday night’s game between the two teams, with the Lakers defeating the Clippers in narrow fashion. Sunday’s tilt will mark the fourth and final (regular season) game between the two teams this year, with the Lakers […]