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For basketball legend Gary Payton, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers is not telling the truth about their load management antics on Kawhi Leonard. Contrary to Rivers’ claims that it is the Clippers’ philosophy as a team to rest their stars, Payton believes that it is actually Leonard’s initiative to be put on load […]

Toronto Raptors head coach acknowledges that Pascal Siakam has been a superstar for his team this year. Nevertheless, Nurse — ever the realist — was also not afraid to state that Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James have separated themselves from the rest of the pack as the MVP frontrunners: Nurse was asked about MVP consideration […]

Ever wonder when Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo realized he felt he could go toe-to-toe with LeBron James? Apparently, it was all the way back in November of 2016, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic: “I remember I backed him, backed him down and then I was about to spin for the shot, and he […]

In March 2008, LeBron James had front row seats to a Sweet 16 matchup between the Wisconsin Badgers and Davidson Wildcats. For many, 2008 would mark the introduction of Davidson guard Stephen Curry to the national stage. With LeBron watching, the Wildcats earned a 73-56 victory, with Curry dropping 33 points and hitting six of […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo says going up against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is always special since he used to look up to The King. The Bucks host the Lakers on Thursday in a potential Finals preview. The two teams are tied for the best record in the NBA. Giannis, the reigning MVP, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis says the real LeBron James is going to show up on Christmas Day against the Los Angeles Clippers. On opening night versus Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, LeBron put up just 18 points while shooting 7-of-19 from the field. James has been a monster for the Lakers since then, […]

Milwaukee Bucks stud Giannis Antetokounmpo had a unique assessment of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ ability to perform at such a high level in his 17th season of NBA service. The Greek Freak says The King is “different” while also noting that he’s “an alien” because of what he’s doing: Giannis Antetokounmpo says LeBron […]

Magic Johnson is making the rounds, basking in the glory of a newly successful Los Angeles Lakers team after his abrupt departure at the end of last season. The Lakers have sprinted to a 24-4 record, something Johnson claims wouldn’t have happened without his imprint in the front office the past two seasons: ”This team […]

It is without question that that former Boston Celtics superstar Kevin Garnett is one of the most outspoken personalities in the NBA. In a recent guesting in Bill Simmons’ “The Ringer” podcast, KG was at it again. This time around, he had his sights set on no less than Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. […]

Dwight Howard had yet another perfect night, hitting all of his 10 shots from the field to put up a 20-point, six-rebound, two-block performance coming off the bench in 26 minutes in a 105-102 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. Yet Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James was no impressed with the numbers, having […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t lost many games this season. In fact, before Tuesday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers, that number was just three. Still, 24-4 is tied for the best winning percentage in the NBA. The team they’re tied with? That would be the Milwaukee Bucks, the next team on the Lakers’ schedule. After […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James recently reiterated his stance on load management, noting that he’s going to play if he is healthy. Now, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has chimed in on James’ comments, saying that resting their players throughout the regular season is their team’s philosophy. Doc Rivers brought some heat […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers in the Hoosier State to face off with the Indiana Pacers, star forward LeBron James has been dazzling Bankers Life Fieldhouse with an array of fancy passes, including this one he sent behind his head to All-Star center Dwight Howard. LeBron in slow-mo is always incredible pic.twitter.com/CrK1iqF73K — Yahoo Sports […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James found teammate center JaVale McGee for a sweet behind-the-back bounce pass that led to a layup on Tuesday on the road against the Indiana Pacers. The King with a fancy feed to JaVale 👏 pic.twitter.com/36EWopsDWz — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 18, 2019 The 15-time All-Star is in his second season […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan says Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James “seems like a player on a mission.” After missing the playoffs last season for the first time since his second year in the league, James sat back all summer and heard all these pundits slander his name. As he always does, James […]

For those fans hoping to see even more of the Los Angeles Lakers on national television, you’re in luck. Their contest versus the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, Dec. 29 has been flexed into the ESPN slot, with tip-off scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET: NBA announced ESPN has dropped the Pelicans at Warriors game on Friday […]

LeBron James has won a lot of Player of the Week honors throughout his Hall of Fame career. The Los Angeles Lakers star is used to getting praise every time he steps on the court. This is why he was more excited about Bam Adebayo getting the credit he deserves. The league announced that he […]

JoAnn Buss, the mother of Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and the ex-wife of former team president Jerry Buss, has passed away. The team’s social media account announced the passing of JoAnn on Monday night. There was an out pour of support from numerous Lakers legends, including Magic Johnson and LeBron James. James immediately […]

Bam Adebayo and LeBron James have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 8 of the 2019-20 season. Adebayo averaged 20.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 8.7 assists as the Miami Heat went 2-1. James, meanwhile, averaged 28.3 points, 11.0 rebounds and 9.7 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers went 3-0. Miami Heat […]

This weekend, Los Angeles Lakers three-time NBA champ LeBron James had one of the proudest moments of his life as a father, as he witnessed his son, Bronny, put forth an outstanding performance on the basketball court. Bronny led the Sierra Canyon High School team to a tightly contested victory against no less than LeBron’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has opened up about the specifics of his load management plan for LeBron James. According to the 46-year-old coach, he will take every opportunity to cut back on his superstar’s minutes, with the primary objective of keeping him fresh for the long haul. Of course, winning is still […]

After their hard-fought win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James gave his game-worn shoes and jersey to one of his favorite rappers, Lil Boosie. Lil Boosie, as it turns out, is also Anthony Davis’ guy. LeBron signed both of his shoes and his game jersey and gave them to […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter has been entertaining countless fans with his high-flying exploits even before LeBron James brought his aerial supremacy to the NBA in 2003. The two stars faced off for possibly the final time, however, as the Los Angeles Lakers handed the Atlanta Hawks a 101-96 defeat at the State Farm Arena […]

Amid various team’s penchant for letting their star players sit out citing ‘load management,’ Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James double-downed on his stance. In his 17th season, James insists that he’ll play wherever he’s healthy and won’t sit out just to rest. No load management days in Year 17 for LeBron 😤 pic.twitter.com/oL29ERpY3m — […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo tricked both his defender and teammate LeBron James with a deceiving play on Sunday night against the Atlanta Hawks. James was expecting to receive an alley-oop pass on the break from Rondo, but the veteran point guard opted to finish the play himself with a nifty lay-in. Shortly after […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis have further cemented their claim as the best dynamic duo in the league today, becoming the first teammates to notch 400-plus points each in their team’s first 15 road games of a season. In the @Lakers 15 road games: LeBron James: 403 pointsAnthony Davis: 401 points […]

For someone who wasn’t deemed as much of a shooter when he first came into the league in 2003, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has done pretty well for himself from downtown. The King moved up to 18th All-Time in career made three-pointers on Sunday, tallying his 1,788 in the Lakers’ 101-96 win over […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was initially questionable to play in Sunday night’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, but he sure looks healthy enough. James has been everywhere throughout the length of the contest, flying around the court and throwing down vicious dunks. He also showcased some of the vision and basketball IQ that […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are having some fun on Sunday night in Atlanta. James faked a block attempt of a Rajon Rondo layup after Rondo used a slick alley-oop fake to freeze Hawks rookie Cam Reddish and free himself for an easy bucket at the rim. Rondo was just trying to keep […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was in attendance for Bronny James Jr.’s high school game against his alma mater — St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron — on Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio. Seventeen years to the day that James won the MVP during a similar high school showcase, Bronny was named the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reunited with his old high school teammates as he watched his son, Bronny James Jr., take on his alma mater St. Vincent-St. Mary High School on Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio. While the rest of the crew represented the brand by wearing LeBron’s sneakers, James himself… did not: I […]

LeBron James has had plenty of special moments during his playing career. Multiple NBA championships and MVP awards have cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players ever, and his Los Angeles Lakers are rolling through the league right now. But on Saturday night, James had a special moment as a father. LeBron posted […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is becoming one of the most well-rounded centers in the NBA. The third-year man out of Kentucky notched another triple-double on Saturday night against the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 18 points while grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists. Adebayo also recorded two steals and two blocks, for good measure. […]

Zhuri James was about to gobble a humongous slice of red velvet cake, and LeBron James could not believe it. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar posted a video of him asking his daughter whether she could finish the entire slice on her plate. Zhuri confidently assured her superstar dad that she can easily take it […]

For many years now, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been considered the best player in the world. He has also established himself as one of the best to ever lace up a pair of sneakers and step foot on a basketball court. But once upon a time, The King was also a fanboy. […]

Los Angeles Lakers four-time MVP winner LeBron James was one proud dad on Saturday as he witnessed his son, Bronny, come out with a huge performance against none other than LeBron’s own alma matter, St. Vincent-St.Mary’s High School. Bronny’s team, Sierra Canyon, came out on top against St. Vincent-St. Mary’s, 59-56, and this was thanks […]

There is no doubt that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will go down in history as one of the best to have ever played the game. However, as it turns out, the three-time NBA champ actually had other things in mind growing up: “I wanted to be rapper…and then that sh*t is a little […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James lost his mind when Bronny made a clutch steal and layup to give Sierra Canyon the win over St. Vincent-St. Mary on Saturday night. As famous as he is all over the world, James is also a parent and he isn’t ashamed to be the ultimate stage dad for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers previously listed superstar LeBron James as questionable for their Sunday night match-up versus the Atlanta Hawks. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, The King confirmed to Rachel Nichols that he plans to play against Atlanta. LeBron James, speaking with @Rachel__Nichols at halftime of his son’s game in Ohio twice mentioned how […]