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A bunch of photos recently surfaced showing Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in what appears to be an open pickup game session with Philadelphia 76ers stud Ben Simmons. This has garnered some controversy, with some folks pointing out that this goes against the NBA’s policy against players taking part in non-league-sanctioned games. NBA insider […]

With the resumption of the NBA season on the horizon, players have been ramping up their workouts in preparation for the remainder of the coronavirus-hit campaign. This appears to be the case for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Philadelphia 76ers stud Ben Simmons, whose photos from their recent open session were shared by […]

The return of the 2019-20 NBA season has gotten complicated over the past couple of weeks. It has by no means been an easy process, especially after the league approved 22 teams playing in Orlando, Florida, which is supposed to get underway late next month with the Los Angeles Lakers gearing up for a potentially […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James has created a new organization aimed at not just increasing African American voter registration and turnout, but also voter education and voting rights protection. The Lakers star welcomed a whole slew of athletes to the voting rights cause on Wednesday: Really proud to welcome all these leaders […]

Father Time has yet to catch up to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in the hardwood. However, James’ crown jewel has been noticeably balding for years, and his hairline has been the butt of jokes for quite some time now. LeBron James is indeed enjoying yet another MVP-worthy season, with averages of 25.7 points, […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins took to Twitter to let everyone know that LeBron James is the most athletic player in NBA history. That’s when Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell responded to Big Perk. Russell, arguably the best center in NBA history, reminded Perkins just how athletic he was during his prime: In 56 […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will be partaking in the “bubble” games at the Walt Disney World Resort, with the season set to resume play on July 30. However, if for some reason the season doesn’t start back up and is canceled altogether, LeBron would lose a TON of money. “LeBron is making […]

During an appearance on ESPN’s “WYD” with Ros Gold-Onwude, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley compared Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James to The King’s childhood hero, Michael Jordan. Barkley reiterated that Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time and that Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is the closest thing he’s ever […]

A signed rookie card from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to rake in over $1 million once it hits the auction block on June 22, according to TMZ Sports. The card is considered the holy grail of modern sports trading cards as one of the most sought-after items for any basketball collector. […]

One of the biggest criticisms people have on LeBron James is his Finals record. As of writing, the 6-foot-9 superstar forward has a 3-6 losing record in the pinnacle of the sport. Nevertheless, the fact that he has been to the Finals nine times — including six straight times with two different teams — absolutely […]

Most NBA players are expected to stand behind Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James if he decides the 2019-20 season should resume in Orlando, according to Mark Medina and Jeff Zillgitt of USA TODAY Sports. The Lakers star and other superstar players have been avidly hoping to resume the 2019-20 NBA season. Patrick Beverley hinted […]

With the enormous audience the NBA is able to generate, it is to no surprise that people involved in the league would try to use the platform they have to express their position on different societal issues.  Here is a look at five of the most vocal NBA personalities when it comes to social issues. […]

LeBron James’ philanthropic efforts off the court are, at the very least, just as impressive and important as his accomplishments on the hardwood. Still, with a net worth that will likely eclipse $1 billion (estimated at $450 million by Forbes in 2018), James has plenty of coin to spare on some well-deserved personal toys, too. […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Danny Green has played with both Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James, so if anybody should be comparing the two NBA stars, it should be him. In a recent interview with Jordan Schultz of ESPN, Green offered a unique perspective in comparing Leonard and James, sharing that they are similar when they […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a lot riding on the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season, as one of the main advocates to finish out a campaign that was 75% completed before it came to a halt on March 11. The recent release of ESPN’s docuseries “The Last Dance” once again brought his […]

More details have emerged pertaining to the Kyrie Irving-led conference call involving nearly 100 NBA players over the weekend. The call served as a venue for the participants to air their thoughts on the league’s decision to see out the remainder of the season in the Florida bubble. One of the players on the call […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard made headlines this weekend after stating that he doesn’t believe the NBA should return to play amid all of the racial injustice happening across the country. While Howard isn’t the only player to have this viewpoint, the big man’s dissent led to some questions being raised about the Lakers’ […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley may always be antagonizing LeBron James whenever they face each other on the court, but there’s one thing he agrees with the Los Angeles Lakers star: the resumption of the 2019-20 season. The debate about whether the NBA season resuming in July would benefit or distract from the Black […]

LeBron James is a generational superstar. He will go down as one of the greatest players to ever grace the hardwood. Yet, there was a time in King James’ career when he was considered to be rather underwhelming as a clutch performer. The numbers actually support LeBron being an excellent performer in the clutch. Plus, […]

Since entering the NBA in 2003, LeBron James has established himself as arguably the second greatest player in basketball history behind only his childhood hero, Michael Jordan. The King has won three NBA championships, three Finals MVPs, four regular-season MVPs and is the only player in NBA history to rank top 10 all-time in points […]

LeBron James is one of the best athletes to ever play the game of basketball. As a result, his jersey has become iconic over the years and have transformed into a symbol of his greatness. With James having played with three different teams over his 17-year NBA career, the 35-year-old has donned multiple jerseys, many […]

Several notable NBA players were present during a Zoom conference on Friday, but Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was not one of them. Led by Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving, several stars reportedly aired their concerns and grievances with the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA campaign set on July 31 at Disney World […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving emerged as a tough-as-nails fighter against the NBA’s proposed restart in Orlando, Florida. The one-time NBA champion, who spearheaded a call with over one hundred players to discuss a supposed united message, now could be on the wrong side with former teammate LeBron James and the rest of […]

Lifelong comedian Dave Chappelle defended Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James after a recent compilation of FOX News host Laura Ingraham’s comments from 2018 resurfaced thanks to her defense of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his freedom of speech. Chappelle pointed to the time Ingraham told LeBron (and Kevin Durant) to “shut up […]

It’s no question that LeBron James is one of the best athletes to step foot in the NBA. As part of the never-ending “Greatest Of All Time” debate, it’s easy to overlook how great The King really is. Let’s go through some of the more intriguing games in LeBron’s illustrious career. 5. First NBA Game […]

Four months will have gone by before basketballs start bouncing in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World in late July. The NBA season’s hiatus will officially come to an end with the Los Angeles Lakers being one of the teams gearing up for a potential run at a title. Only 22 teams are invited to […]

NBA stars LeBron James and Trae Young are forming a voting rights group amid the widespread social unrest due to issues of racial injustice. The group, called “More Than a Vote,” will primarily focus on incentivizing African-Americans to vote in the primaries and general election in November. LeBron stated that the voices of Black Americans […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a huge fan of what NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is doing. Wallace will run a special paint scheme to honor the Black Lives Matter movement on Wednesday. Upon seeing the news, LeBron took to Twitter to salute Wallace: .@bubbawallace will run a special paint scheme to honor #BlackLivesMatter […]

The discussion between who the better player is between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James appears to be a debate that will perpetually rage on for generations to come. At the end of the day, there is no definitive way to determine who the GOAT really is. It will […]

The 2014-2017 Cleveland Cavaliers won their lone championship in dramatic fashion. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving led the Cavs to the 2016 title against the Golden State Warriors, overcoming a 3-1 seres deficit in the process. A big part of that team, and Kyrie Irving’s development, was noted coach/trainer Phil Handy. Handy joined the Cavaliers […]

The NBA will officially return to action on July 31, with 22 teams set to play eight regular-season games before setting the playoff seeding and beginning a postseason that could potentially end with Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Oct. 12. The Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the teams to watch during […]

LeBron James is as competitive as they come on the basketball court, but that hasn’t stopped him from making best friends while in the NBA. Everybody knows about the infamous Banana Boat crew, and he has forged numerous other friendships during his time in the league. Here are LeBron’s five best buddies in the NBA. […]

One thing that most NBA fans can generally agree on is that Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all-time. Sure, there are LeBron James stans who will insist James is No. 1, and there are fans of the older generation who claim that Wilt Chamberlain was in fact the GOAT. But let’s be real: […]

There are plenty of reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers are currently the favorite to win the franchise’s 17th NBA championship when the season resumes in Orlando on July 31. For one, they boast arguably the best duo of superstars in the league in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who combined to propel the Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to be vocally active on social media on matters surrounding racial injustice, and this time he’s addressing concerns about voting in minority communities. James commented on a tweet from Politico’s Laura Barrón-López, who shared her report (co-authored with Zach Montellaro) on issues at polling sites across Georgia for […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal’s name has been a constant in trade rumors. Despite his recent $72 million extension and repeated desire to stay in D.C., the trade speculation never seems to fully subside. The top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers (49-14) — like the Brooklyn Nets — are in the market for a third star to pair […]

An NBA player becoming a team owner is a rare occurrence. The people who own professional sports teams are billionaire tycoons who see their franchises as something of a toy to play with for fun. That doesn’t mean they aren’t dedicated, but there is definitely an element of this mindset: “I’ve got some money to […]

LeBron James is the most recognizable face in the NBA today, and while he is universally praised for his efforts on and off the floor, there have been plenty of moments in his career where he has been criticized. It comes with the territory of being a superstar. You get the perks of being famous, […]

After a long hiatus, the 2019-20 NBA season will resume at the end of July in Orlando, Florida, with the Los Angeles Lakers favored by some to be crowned champions when it is all said and done. Recently, Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy made an appearance on our Battle for L.A. Podcast with Tomer Azarly, […]