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Facing elimination is one of the toughest parts of NBA playoffs basketball. While players can easily throw in the towel, there’s no question that some of them decide not to go down without a fight. Here are the 10 best individual NBA playoffs performances facing elimination. 10. Tim Duncan (Game 5, 2002 Western Conference Semifinals) […]

With Draymond Green’s 11 assists during the Golden State Warriors 127-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, he joined elite statistical company. No, it has nothing to do with technical fouls, although he’s up to two on the season. Green moved into third place in NBA history in games with 10+ assists as a non-guard, […]

NBA players are competitive by nature. But while competition is healthy, there are times when players take it beyond the boundaries of the hardwood. In fact, some would beef with one another, which would also find its way to social media. In terms of social media, there are times when players aren’t shy about expressing […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant had a hilarious response to a fan on X, formerly Twitter, about LeBron James’s reaction to a spectator’s request. The Lakers star talked about his historic triple-double and why he pointed at a fan after recording his tenth rebound. “He (the fan) got my attention. He said, ‘One more rebound’! So I got one […]

All too often, NBA coaches will drag their feet on changes to the starting lineup, citing the need for proper sample sizes when in reality, waiting only puts off the inevitable. Only eight games into the season, JJ Redick decided he wasn’t going to wait for data to tell him what he and his coaching […]

Through two games as a member of the Duke Blue Devils, Cooper Flagg is averaging 15.5 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. These are not spectacular numbers by any means, but this is the kind of well-rounded stat-line you’d expect from a dominant young player whose singular motivation on […]

At 39 years old, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is making basketball still look easy even for a man his age. James, who is about to turn 40 in December, scored another win against Father Time Sunday night. With the Toronto Raptors in town, James led the Lakers to a 123-103 victory over the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, thanks to an explosive second half and another triple-double from LeBron James. However, the Purple and Gold had to overcome Anthony Davis’ eye injury, which forced him to leave the game in the third quarter and not to return. Still, a month away from turning […]

While dominating the NBA hardcourt, LeBron James is still a college football fan at heart. The Los Angeles Lakers star has always been one to give others shine on social media and did so again after Week 11. James was one of the many who took note of a big performance from Colorado football star […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is known for his unique personality but might want to see a sleep psychologist after his latest dream. The 39-year-old NBA superstar shared his latest midnight adventure on social media, telling his fans that he dreamt about playing at Duke with Mike Krzyzewski. “Just woke up from having a […]

Jeff Teague did not hold back when asked about the Los Angeles Lakers title chances. LeBron James’ team has shown some fatal flaws in its first nine games. And, aside from hiring JJ Redick as head coach, Los Angeles largely stood pact over the offseason with its current roster. A former NBA All-Star, Teague broke […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has failed to remain loyal to a single MLB team but now appears to be aligned with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It is likely no coincidence that the Dodgers are coming off a 2025 World Series victory over the New York Yankees, but that did not stop James from […]

As Ice Cube once opined in It Was A Good Day, “Get me on the court and I’m trouble. Last week, I f—ed around and got a triple-double.” Every day seems to be a good day for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Although the Lakers have hit a rough stretch, losing four of their […]

NBA players and coaches are some of the most successful people in the world. Although their journey may not be easy, they did find a way to play or coach in the best basketball league in the world. As a result, it’s great to get a glimpse of their mindset, which should provide plenty of […]

NBA streaks are quite common. However, they aren’t always easy to maintain. But while anyone can start a streak in the NBA, there’s no doubt that some of them are unusual at best. Here are the 10 most unusual NBA streaks, ranked. 10. Kevin Burleson’s 35-straight missed field goals Kevin Burleson is currently an assistant […]

The Los Angeles Lakers looked incredible to start the season, with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and new head coach JJ Redick leading the team to wins in each of their first three games. However, the Lakers have since lost four of their last five, including last night’s blowout defeat against the Memphis Grizzlies. With Davis […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back on the drawing board after losing to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, sending them back to .500 after finishing their first road trip 1-4. While the Lakers played without Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura, they still kept the game close until Memphis blew the game open in the third […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finished their first road trip of the season 1-4, falling to a 4-4 record, and effectively erasing their 3-0 start under new coach JJ Redick. Without Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura, the Lakers fought an uphill battle, only made harder because only King James showed up. Bron scored 22 points in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have gone back where they started, finishing their road-trip with a woeful 1-4 record, going 4-4 in the season after losing the Memphis Grizzlies, 131-114. Without Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura, the team kept it close at first, thanks mostly to LeBron James’ sizzling first half performance. However, the Grizzlies went […]

The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a five-game road trip with a loss against the Memphis Grizzlies, which spoiled a big LeBron James milestone game. Ja Morant did not necessarily out-duel James while Zach Edey worked against a Lakers’ frontline missing Anthony Davis, but the Grizzlies got a much-needed win to rise above .500. The […]

With the absence of Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura, the Los Angeles Lakers needed LeBron James to step up against the Grizzlies. He answered the call in the first half, scoring 22 points on efficient shooting percentages. Likewise, his scoring kept the game close until the Grizzlies started pulling away in the third quarter. Still, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James now has a ton of mileage on his legs, but that hasn’t stopped him from making history yet again by playing 1500 regular season games in his 22-year career, with his latest game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Moreover, he becomes only the sixth player in NBA history to play […]

The 2024 United States presidential election is over, with former President Donald Trump defeating current Vice President Kamala Harris to become America’s 47th President. One of the hot-button issues in the election was that of women’s rights and abortion. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who previously endorsed Harris in the lead-up to the election, […]

Los Angeles Lakers megastar LeBron James has always been more than a basketball player. He’s more than a businessman; he’s a business, man. James’ SpringHill Company, an entertainment and production company responsible for producing movies like Hustle, Space Jam: A New Legacy and the Netflix docuseries Starting 5, is in merger talks with a British […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are looking at bailout options going into a huge game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Ja Morant versus LeBron James will always be worth the price of admission. However, both All-Stars are looking at the injury report wondering who else will be joining them on the court when the NBA returns to […]

In the brief history of their franchise, the Miami Heat are largely defined by the three championships Dwyane Wade led them to, with two of them coming during the “Big Three” era. However, according to Wade, the team’s history was days away from being altered in the 2010 offseason. “I was actually leaving Miami at […]

Scoring in the paint is easily one of the most efficient ways to get points on the board. Although finishing around the rim may seem like an easy task for any casual basketball player, doing it at a high level like the NBA is a different story altogether, especially in traffic. However, some NBA stars […]

JJ Redick is facing a test early into his tenure as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach. After a fiery start to the 2024-25 NBA campaign, the Purple & Gold squad has found itself in a cold spell, with three losses in their last four outings. In their most recent outing, the Lakers lost to […]

Making it to the NBA isn’t always an easy feat. However, some players embarked on a journey that’s inspiring at best. As a result, it isn’t surprising how Hollywood takes advantage of these stories to showcase them on the big screens. While some NBA players can act, there are some cases when the production team […]

Commercials are a great way to promote a product or service. It’s nearly the same case for the NBA and the players’ endorsement deals. Throughout the years, there’s no question that the NBA often features basketball greatness as the best basketball league in the world. In fact, that very same message has been conveyed in […]

The Philadelphia Eagles improved to 6-2 on Sunday with a 28-23 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Running back Saquon Barkley balled out once again, rushing for 159 yards on 27 carries for a touchdown. That included an epic play where Saquon literally backward hurdled over a defender, which made all the headlines on every sports […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has now praised Matthew Stafford for two Los Angeles Rams games in a row. This time, the NBA star witnessed Stafford lift the Rams in dramatic, walk-off fashion against the Seattle Seahawks and was wildly impressed. Facing an all-out blitz from the Seattle Seahawks, Stafford fired the football 39 […]

One of Ohio State football’s most vocal supporters is happy to see the team defeat Penn State. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James celebrated the Buckeyes’ win over the Nittany Lions with a post on Instagram. “Not so happy at all!” James said on social media, referencing Happy Valley, the home of Penn State football. […]

Toronto Raptors legend and basketball Hall of Famer Vince Carter saw his No. 15 jersey go up in the rafters as the franchise retired the number, and amid an outpouring of support, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to congratulate him on the honor. “CONGRATULATIONS VINSANITY!!!! @mrvincecarter15 🫡. […]

There is good reason to believe that Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James is actually a cyborg. James has been playing in the best and basketball league in the world since 2003 when he was taken first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in that year’s NBA draft. Entire NBA careers of other stars have […]

On Friday night, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers came in to Scotiabank Arena and took care of business against the Toronto Raptors in a 131-125 victory away from home. But on the eve of Vince Carter’s jersey retirement night, reporters asked James what his thoughts were on the Raptors’ tribute gesture for one […]

In his career, LeBron James has built a career on beating the Toronto Raptors on the biggest stages. That’s why ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers matchup against the Raptors, James arrived wearing a Ghostface mask, the killer’s headwear from the Scream movie franchise, per Overtime. Look at Bron’s IG story 🤣 @KingJames pic.twitter.com/ZuzDvuEUfs — […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran D’Angelo Russell is in a unique class considering he’s been able to play with three of the greatest NBA players in recent memory: LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Steph Curry. While there are 14 players in NBA history who have played with James and Bryant, there is only one — Russell […]

It’s a big deal for Cleveland Cavaliers fans whenever LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers visit. Without James, the Cavs would have never won their first and only championship in 2016. So, whenever James returns, Cleveland and its fans thank and show tons of love to the Kid from Akron. It’s rare for a […]