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After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Atlanta Hawks 135-119, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responded to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ social media post regarding the NBA’s face of the league conversation. After Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards said he had no interest in becoming the league’s biggest star, James explained why it’s not for […]

After ESPN’s Stephen A Smith replied to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ ‘face of the league’ comments on Friday, he had a few more words for King James on X, formerly Twitter. Smith took exception to James’ response to Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards not wanting to be the new face of the NBA. […]

Before Friday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, LeBron James had jokes for Luka Doncic on his 26th birthday. “Happy birthday, dawg! Yessir! You are getting old like me baby!” James said. The two laughed and embraced, but James turned into quite the comedian. After, the Lakers All-Star is 40 years […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be facing the Los Angeles Clippers a day after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers did have a few injury scares to some of their key players, and LeBron James was one of them. Luckily, he was able to finish the game, but his status against the Clippers could possibly […]

LeBron James, widely regarded as the current face of the NBA, criticized the mainstream media while backing Anthony Edwards’ stance on not wanting to take on that role following the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. James acknowledged Edwards’ perspective, saying he understands why the young Timberwolves star prefers to avoid that […]

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins addressed Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on his “weird energy” comments after Thursday’s win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James addressed Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards and his comments regarding being the face of the league, which took a shot at NBA analysts. Perkins weighed in on LeBron’s take. James’ blanket statement about […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are arguably the hottest team in the NBA. Earlier this year, the Cavs posted the second-best start in NBA history by going 15-0. While it remains to be seen whether they can translate that in the playoffs, a good start is already half the success. Although surprisingly, some of the best starts […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season more than halfway done, it’s safe to say that the Cleveland Cavaliers are the hottest team in the league right now with the best record overall. The Cavs raced to a 15-0 start, a promising feat especially after the LeBron James era. It’s also the second-greatest start in NBA history. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 111-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. The win improved their season record to 36-21, placing them just 1.5 games behind the Memphis Grizzlies (38-20) for the second seed in the Western Conference. LeBron James delivered a dominant performance, finishing […]

Luka Doncic and LeBron James have developed a strong partnership since the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. Austin Reaves’ impact should not be ignored, though. Reaves’ presence creating a big three is debatable, but the Lakers guard has impressed alongside Doncic. According to StatMuse, Reaves is averaging 18 points, five rebounds […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic in what sent shockwaves throughout the entire NBA, they would send away such players as Anthony Davis and Max Christie. While Lakers president Jeanie Buss was proud of the Doncic trade, she would also answer about her late father Jerry Buss and what his thoughts would […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith calls out Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for his comments about Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards on being the face of the NBA and the responsibility that comes with it. James warned Edwards of the daily scrutiny that comes with being the face of the league, which Smith took […]

As new Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic works through shooting struggles, there is no doubt that the trade that sent him away from the Dallas Mavericks was one fans will never forget. With Doncic and Lakers star LeBron James building chemistry, team president Jeanie Buss speaks about the transformative trade and why she feels […]

After LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-102, he addressed All-Star Anthony Edwards’s face of the NBA take. On the night Edwards was ejected for his second technical foul, which will result in a suspension, James reminded the young All-Star that becoming the face of the league comes with great […]

LeBron James has not lost confidence in Luka Doncic’s shooting, even with the latter struggling from the field since joining the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite limited shared court time, James remains confident in his All-NBA teammate. In just six games together thus far, Doncic has shot better than 40 percent from the field just twice. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (35-21) will host the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-27) on Thursday night as part of their six-game homestand. With a 10:30 p.m. ET tip-off at Crypto.com Arena, both teams have key players listed on the latest injury report, including LeBron James and Anthony Edwards. James is listed as probable due to left foot […]

Did LeBron James really leave the Miami Heat over a cookie?! If the story Dwyane Wade recently shared on the Underground Lounge podcast is true, it sure sounds like it. And if so, that would go down as an even bigger NBA food-shaming scandal than the one Nico Harrison is currently in for trading Luka […]

Even at age 40, LeBron James continues to be one of the most effective stars in the NBA. However, ESPN believes his presence may be regressing the Los Angeles Lakers in an unlucky way. ESPN writer Zach Kram wrote an analytical piece on James’ advanced numbers for the Lakers this season. One of the areas […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James seems to have plenty of drama with Doug Gottlieb. The latter even went as far as to call him a “petty troll.” CBS Sports’ reporter Kyle Boone published an exclusive on the radio host and Green Bay head coach. Gottlieb is in his first year leading the program, which […]

LeBron James did the Los Angeles Lakers a favor last offseason and signed for less than what he could have in hopes of helping them get extra talent. Though he was generous that time, it doesn’t look like he’ll be doing it this time around, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. “I will make the […]

Records are meant to be broken, but some NBA achievements were so far ahead of their time they’ll never be matched. You could probably write an entire article based solely on Wilt Chamberlain’s stats. Instead, we found his most incredible one and saved the rest for another time. Even without his 100-point game included, there […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade took another trip down memory lane in a recent interview, addressing how team president Pat Riley’s micromanagement may have led to LeBron James’ departure. After Wade recalled an All-Star beef with Dirk Nowitzki, a fellow Hall of Fame forward, Dwyane shed light on a time during James’ last season with […]

LOS ANGELES – While the Luka Doncic blockbuster trade has certainly dominated recent headlines for the Los Angeles Lakers, almost lost in the shuffle has been how stifling the Lakers’ defense has been. And at the forefront of the Lakers’ defense is none other than LeBron James, the oldest player in the NBA. In fact, […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James is playing the best basketball of the season, which hasn’t gone unnoticed by The Ringer’s Bill Simmons. After James surpassed Ray Allen on the 3-point list, he took a leap in Simmons’ player rankings for an impressive run throughout February. LeBron finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, […]

On Tuesday night, Luka Doncic faced off against the Dallas Mavericks for the first time since being traded to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Following the game, LeBron James offered words of wisdom after Doncic’s debut matchup against his former team. The matchup carried plenty of intrigue, with both teams adjusting to their new […]

On Tuesday evening, a surreal scene took place at the Crypto.com Arena when the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Dallas Mavericks–with Luka Doncic wearing the purple and gold. While Doncic didn’t put together the virtuoso performance that many were anticipating against the team that shockingly traded him earlier this month, he did secure his first […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their strong push in the Western Conference with a 107-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. The win extended their streak to three games and improved their overall record to 35-21, positioning them just two games behind the second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies (38-20). With momentum on […]

Victor Wembanyama recently turned some heads with a 50-point masterpiece against the Washington Wizards. In the process, he became the fourth-youngest player in league history to accomplish the feat and the youngest center. Any basketball fan will agree that scoring 50 points in an official NBA game is no easy feat. However, it’s a great […]

LeBron James has been the face of the NBA for the better part of two decades. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have been right there with James over their respective careers as the most important players in the league. Before these 21st-century stars, everyone thought of Michael Jordan when they thought of the NBA. Magic […]

Every year in the NBA, some of the most anticipated games on the NBA calendar are “revenge games.” Typically, revenge games are where a superstar player playing on a new team returns to his old stadium to play the old team that he used to lead. Sometimes, players are welcomed home with open arms and […]

Although most NBA fans were understandably focused on Luka Doncic’s first game against the Dallas Mavericks since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, this was a big night for LeBron James as well. He watched close friend Anthony Davis, a player with whom he led LA to a championship in 2020, sit on the […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers gave Anthony Davis a warm welcome at his old stomping grounds Tuesday night. Davis, now with the Dallas Mavericks, was back at Crypto.com Arena for the first time since getting traded to the Mavs in early February. In his return to Hollywood, Davis was given a video tribute […]

When the Dallas Mavericks signed Naji Marshall to a three-year, $27 million contract in the offseason, they expected him to bring intensity. And he did just that on Tuesday, going right after LeBron James in a road game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The fifth-year forward bumped the legend and scored a layup right over […]

LOS ANGELES — Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum exited Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers after suffering an injury scare. Exum attempted to defend a driving LeBron James at the basket, but took a big hit from the Lakers star and immediately fell to the floor. The play was later reviewed for a potential […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are taking on the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night in the first game between Luka Doncic and the team that traded him away ruthlessly before the trade deadline. While Doncic and his chance to get revenge on the Mavericks stole most of the headlines going into this game, LeBron James quickly […]

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Of course, it will be the first time that Doncic plays against the Mavs in his career. Dallas head coach Jason Kidd made an honest admission about Doncic and LeBron James before the contest. “Probably […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were involved in one of the biggest trades in NBA history ahead of the trade deadline as they acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic is now paired up with LeBron James on the Lakers, and the duo is looking good so far. It will take time for Doncic to […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers (34-21) set to host the Dallas Mavericks (31-27) on Tuesday night in Luka Doncic’s first matchup against his former team since the trade, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith shared his thoughts on how Doncic’s arrival could impact LeBron James’ career. “He may have actually extended and prolonged the career of LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers-Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic-led trade shocked the entire sports world. The deal even surprised Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. According to a recent report from Dave McMenamin of ESPN, however, LeBron James impressed Nowitzki following the trade. James worked out in a gold No. 77 shirt before Luka’s first game with the Lakers. […]