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LeBron James sent shockwaves reverberating throughout the NBA when it was announced late Sunday night that he was accepting the Los Angeles Lakers $154 million offer for four years and leave behind the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team he returned to in 2014. It was believed that he would make an announcement on which team he […]

DeMarcus Cousins is the newest reason why Twitter engineers are busy right now trying to keep the popular social media platform from exploding into smithereens of shock-filled tweets. With Cousins reportedly agreeing to a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, the defending champions just took a big step towards looking like a carbon copy […]

Playing in places like Los Angeles or New York can be tough because of how tough the media can be, especially during tough times. It seems it doesn’t matter how good a player is, if they go through a tough stretch the media in those markets are quick to turn. Former Los Angeles Lakers great […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have the new face of their current franchise with LeBron James committing to the playing in Southern California for at least the next three seasons. Brian Windhorst of ESPN, who has been pretty in tune with LeBron over the years, thinks that he went to Los Angeles because he feels like […]

LeBron James’ new situation will come with its challenges. Finding chemistry with his new teammates is one the first challenges he’ll face. Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant believes that James’ ability to command the defense could lead to big changes for the young Lakers. Kobe to @stephenasmith on LeBron with Lakers core: 'They have […]

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is as in tune with LeBron James as almost anyone out there. He’s been covering the four-time MVP for long enough to have an idea of what he may be thinking. Recently, he’s suggested that James’ signing with the Los Angeles Lakers was a form of waving a white flag. Windhorst: "This is […]

Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers were far from finished after signing LeBron James over the weekend. In addition to the four-time MVP, the Lakers have added Lance Stephenson, JaVale McGee, and now, Rajon Rondo. The recent signings have led to a lot of chatter on social media. Many fans seem to think it’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made the big splash addition this offseason in free agency with the agreed upon four-year, $154 million deal with All-Star forward LeBron James. This has led to a tremendous amount of responses from professional athletes about the huge move out west for James for the first time in his illustrious […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball did not catch Kobe Bryant’s last flight, as he came into the NBA a year later than the Black Mamba’s last season in the league. Assuming he’s not going to be traded this offseason, Ball will have his chance of playing alongside another surefire future first-ballot Hall of […]

After LeBron James signed with the Lakers, Fox 8 News showed aerial footage of his Akron home. This video is a bit strange. The video cameras flying overhead and the tremendous media scrutiny on James proves just how big LeBron has become. He is a larger-than-life figure and he may be the most recognizable athlete […]

LeBron James is headed to Southern California to play for the Los Angeles Lakers and it might be an understatement to say that Lakers fans are excited. They celebrated outside Staples Center on Sunday night, and they have gone online to preorder number 23 jerseys in the purple and gold. According to Darren Rovell of […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle has yet to receive a formal offer from the team, but is reportedly “excited” for the arrival of LeBron James, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The two sides are expected to speak today, hopeful an offer for his services can be made. Some have seen a potential […]

Purple, it turns out, is a more regal complement to gold than wine. LeBron James cast off his Cleveland Cavaliers colors to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year, $153.3 million deal. Power has resided in the Western Conference for years, will LeBron James’ crown be enough to assume rule? 1. What does […]

On Sunday afternoon, LeBron James made his decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers public. Prior to reaching this conclusion, the King held private conversations with two of the greatest players to have ever donned a purple and gold uniform: Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant. LeBron James is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers! 👑 […]

LeBron James is bound to experience plenty of changes through this summer — a new team, a new weather, and the opportunity to stay close to his family as his oldest son enrolls in an L.A. high school. Yet one thing that won’t are the numbers across the chest, slated to keep his signature No. […]

Most players and executives in the Los Angeles Lakers organization are still soaking in LeBron James’ decision to sign a four-year, $154 million deal with the team. Among them is point guard Lonzo Ball, who said it was “crazy” to think about, now having the opportunity to play alongside his “favorite player,” per NBC Los […]

LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers just made an already strong Western Conference that much more stacked. According to NBA Rank (via ESPN’s Micah Adams), 13 of the best 14 players in the NBA actually reside in the West — the only exception? — Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Washington Wizards point guard […]

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to pull off the biggest signing in free agency with the addition of small forward LeBron James. That said, Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum feels there is a more long-term plan at work. There were a number of factors that played into the decision. However, McCollum said on Twitter that […]

The city of Cleveland has lost its king once again with the news that LeBron James is taking his talents to Hollywood with the Los Angeles Lakers. James’ departure will no doubt fill a massive void in the city’s sports scene after he led the Cavs to four-straight trips to the Finals, not to mention […]

Just when you thought we could close the chapter on Kevin Durant’s social media dust-ups, another one enters the fray and could possibly trigger a new source of viral skirmishes for the Golden State Warriors star forward. At the heels of LeBron James’s shocking announcement (well, widely speculated, but that goes for any big name) […]

The LeBron James sweepstakes are often fueled by a desire to virtually guarantee an NBA Finals trip and perhaps even a title. After all, the multiple-time Most Valuable Player has monopolized the Eastern Conference since originally bolting for South Beach in 2010 and back home again, earning three championship rings during that run. But let’s […]

Age truly does make you wiser. Not only was LeBron James’s 2018 free agency a dramatic departure from the suspense and theatricality of his previous stints as a hot-shot free agent, the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player eschewed everything that epitomized an NBA offseason. There were no meetings with prospective teams and their “wining and […]

Contrary to popular belief, the acquisition of one or two superstars to play alongside him was not a prerequisite for LeBron James’ decision to agree to a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Many believed that James would only sign for the Lakers if the franchise was successful in luring either Paul George or Kawhi […]

As the primary shock factor of the Los Angeles Lakers’ successful coup of LeBron James slowly dwindles, details of how the deal actually went through are now emerging. The latest news bit is that the mutual trust between James and Lakers president Magic Johnson played a big role in what is easily the most relevant […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers legend and one of the greatest players of all time, reacted to LeBron James’ commitment to the purple and gold and at the same time, hinted that there might be more in store. Via his personal Twitter account, Abdul-Jabbar congratulated the Lakers organization — a team which he guided to […]

LeBron James agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, but Magic Johnson wasn’t the only one trying to recruit the superstar. The UFC took to Instagram to try and recruit James to an entirely different sport. Think about it, @KingJames A post shared by ufc (@ufc) on Jul 1, 2018 at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have recovered nicely from the start of free agency by managing to win the LeBron James Sweepstakes. Now comes the part where they put together a roster capable of competing for a championship. There are a number of notable free agents still left on the market. However, one intriguing option that could […]

It’s official. LeBron James is going to the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA legend and Laker great Kobe Bryant reacts. As reported by Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Bryant had a subtle yet meaningful reaction to James’ commitment to the Lakers: Kobe Bryant will have a lot to say about LeBron in due time. For now, he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have landed the crown jewel of free agency after agreeing to terms with small forward LeBron James. With his new contract, James will join elite company from a financial standpoint. James has long been one of the most highest-paid players in the league. However, according to NBA reporter Sean Highkin, his new four-year,$154 million […]

Following months of speculation has led to All-Star forward LeBron James has decided to join the Los Angeles Lakers on a max contract of four years worth $154 million. Shortly following this monumental move has led to an immediate response from James via his Instagram account voicing his appreciation for the last four years since […]

It’s happening. The bright lights of Hollywood just got more luminescent after LeBron James decided to play for the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year $154 million deal. One decision broke the internet and here’s how his peers reacted to The King’s decision. Whoaaaa….Lebron gone?!? Out the East too lol — Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) July […]

The Decision has been made. Free agent forward LeBron James has agreed to a four-year, $154 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to his agency, Klutch Sports. The deal will include a fourth-year player-option, which could allow him to opt out and become a free agent again during the 2021 offseason. pic.twitter.com/zgz8YO7BPn — […]

The Philadelphia 76ers still believe they are in play to sign LeBron James. Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports is reporting that Philly is strongly considering buying out Jerryd Bayless in order to clear cap space for James. A buyout of Bayless would clear enough space for the Sixers to offer LeBron a maximum contract. Bayless […]

Kevin Durant is staying put despite an opportunity to play with LeBron James. It appears that James is working on recruiting players to possibly join him in Los Angeles. According to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic, Durant turned down an invitation to join James on the Lakers. The two-time NBA Finals MVP is staying with […]

With NBA free agency in full swing, all eyes are fixated on where small forward LeBron James will end up. Needless to say, all indications point towards the Los Angeles Lakers as his next destination. Of course, this has been refuted by reports of James fielding interest from a number of other potential suitors. However, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in hot pursuit of any big name free agent willing to join their historic franchise, but have been unable to over the last couple of seasons. Fortunately, they had a great chance to attract a number of big names this summer in 2018, with guys like Cleveland Cavaliers star […]

LeBron James has made a nice living in the NBA. According to Darren Rovell of ESPN, James will eclipse $1 billion in earnings with his next NBA contract, which is expected to be announced over the next several days. Surprisingly enough, approximately 65 percent of those earnings have come in the form of endorsements. James […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are not looking like favorites to land LeBron James at the moment. After reports recently surfaced that James himself will not be present in the meeting between the two camps, it initially appeared that the said meeting would be nothing more than a last minute, last ditch effort by the 76ers to […]

On Sunday afternoon, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Philadelphia 76ers secured a meeting with LeBron James and his camp, including agent Rich Paul. Unfortunately, it was later discovered that James would not be at the meeting, but the Sixers are still looking forward to the opportunity of impressing and recruiting James. According to Marc […]