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Team USA basketball heads into the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris as a heavy favorite to win gold. That’s no surprise considering just how stacked their roster is, with the likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant suiting up for the Americans. Steve Kerr’s squad doesn’t have the most […]

Professional sports ignored Las Vegas for decades. However, when the NHL expanded to Vegas with the Golden Knights and the NFL Raiders moved to the city, that point of view changed dramatically. Both teams have been successful in their new environment, and now the NBA appears poised to hit the Las Vegas market.  Lakers superstar […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics is just around the corner. This gives NBA basketball fans something to look forward to during the NBA offseason with plenty of their NBA idols planning to represent their respective countries at the international stage. Let’s take a look at every country’s top NBA player in the Olympics. Group A Australia […]

Dalton Knecht, who the Los Angeles Lakers selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, has played well during the 2024 NBA Summer League. Paul Pierce believes the Lakers should utilize his current value in a trade to acquire a third star, via Undisputed. “Dalton Knecht has improved his stock,” Pierce said. “Now […]

Jude Bellingham, the young football sensation, recently found himself mingling with some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports. He attended a star-studded launch event this week that brought together rap legends, NBA superstars, and famous actors. It was a night to remember for Bellingham, who continues to shine both on and off the […]

To say that Bronny James had a slow start after getting picked 55th overall in the NBA Draft is an understatement. His first games in the NBA Summer League and California Classic showed that the Los Angeles Lakers rookie needed more time to develop under JJ Redick such that his three-pointers could start falling. However, […]

LeBron James is easily one of the greatest athletes of all time. The star forward has been dominating the league for 21 seasons and counting, and he’s shown no signs of slowing down to this point. Everyone knows that he’s the greatest basketball player to take the court since the turn of the century, but […]

LeBron James and his son, Bronny, are rewriting NBA history as the first father-son duo to play on the same time and on the same team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Bronny James recently shared his feelings on playing with his father this coming NBA season, stating, “It’s a big step for both of us. I […]

LAS VEGAS — It took them six games, but Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers earned their first win of Summer League on Wednesday night. It’s not a coincidence that it came in the game LeBron James’ son put forth his best individual offensive performance. The Lakers defeated the Hawks, 87-86, behind a dominant […]

The conversation about being the face of the league kept making rounds during the Boston Celtics’ run at the NBA Playoffs. While he may not have won the two Finals MVP trophies, Jayson Tatum is still largely considered the primary star of Joe Mazzulla’s squad. This is despite having Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick […]

Jaylen Brown has been in the news as of late. Besides his Team USA snub, the Boston Celtics wingman recently went viral due to his supposed comments about Bronny James. During a Summer League game, cameras caught Brown talking to Kysre Gondrezick, and many lip-readers deduced that his statement went along the lines of Bronny […]

LeBron James, Paul George, and Klay Thompson highlight a very interesting grouping of stars available in NBA Free Agency this year. While there are already those with verbal agreements in place before free agency began, like Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby with the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks, respectively, there has been plenty of […]

A funny moment occurred during Team USA’s exhibition win against Serbia Wednesday where the viral song “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar was playing as it prompted a response from Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. He said “Damn with this song. It’s not the only song in America!” but his teammate in Los Angeles […]

Team USA head coach Steve Kerr has a stacked roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics in men’s basketball. The 2024 squad is being coined as the Redeem Team 2.0, as Team USA is out for revenge after not medaling at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The United States has revamped the basketball roster and assembled […]

It comes as no surprise that Team USA handled Serbia 105-79 in a pre-Olympics exhibition on Wednesday. What is surprising, though, is who LeBron James anointed as “the new Splash Brother” after the game. “The King” bestowed the honor upon Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo. “The new Splash Brother! Bam Bam Splash right there.” LeBron […]

One of the most exciting rivalries in basketball has been the one between Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Cleveland Cavaliers great LeBron James, now with the Los Angeles Lakers. What was then a feud has now turned in to a collaboration and alliance as they are the two main stars on Team USA […]

Rivalries are a big part of sports, and for the past decade, the rivalry that has defined the NBA the most has been between Stephen Curry and LeBron James. Two of the biggest superstars in the game, Curry and James clashed in the NBA Finals four straight times, and now, they are battling for supremacy […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James have been criticized greatly since the Lakers selected Bronny James, LeBron’s eldest son, in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. And one of the foremost LeBron critics, former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, has weighed in on the topic. Kanter Freedom, who played 11 seasons in […]

There is no disputing that LeBron James has had one of the greatest careers, not just for any basketball player, but for any professional athlete that has graced this world. The Los Angeles Lakers star has been at the top of the sport for over 21 years now, and he doesn’t seem to be slowing […]

Although the Los Angeles Lakers got LeBron James to commit to the team for two more years, the clock is ticking for LA. With James on the roster until he’s at least 41, the Lakers will be the last team he plays for. Everyone knows that LeBron won’t ride off quietly into the sunset and […]

Future Hall of Famer LeBron James has been in the NBA for so long that the game’s current superstars remember being in awe of him over a decade ago. Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was no exception, as the 26-year-old recalled one specific moment when he was on the hunt for James’ autograph. Tatum, a […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the middle of an offseason that has somehow simultaneously been highly eventful and also not gotten the team any closer to championship contention in an increasingly crowded Western Conference landscape. James is currently overseas with Team USA as they tune up for the upcoming Paris […]

There have been plenty of great players who’ve suited up for Team USA. In fact, it’s the reason why Team USA has ruled the world for many years. But while Team USA mostly fields younger players or superstars in their peak, it’s quite rare to see aging basketball players answer the call of duty. Nonetheless, […]

Bronny James being drafted at all would have drawn attention, considering the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James did not perform well at all in his lone college basketball season, but the fact that he was drafted by the Lakers, LeBron’s team, called into question whether the NBA’s oldest player forced the Lakers’ proverbial […]

The 2024 Team USA squad is continuing its preparations for the Summer Olympics. Team USA took on Australia in a heated scrimmage on Monday. The game came down to the final minutes, but Team USA won 98-92. Los Angeles Lakers and longtime Olympic star LeBron James gave an instant and blunt reaction to the close […]

Whether he’s talking about his eventual claim as the best basketball player alive, or expressing his desires to someday play in the NFL, Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards has never been one to bite his tongue or not speak his mind. Given how sports media has become a 24/7 operation that routinely overanalyzes everything that […]

Kevin Durant and Team USA are in Abu Dhabi to take on Australia this coming Tuesday at 12 p.m. ET. Coach Steve Kerr’s team has made headlines in recent days after its solid performance in an exhibition win over Team Canada in preparation for the Summer Olympics later this month. On Saturday, Durant spoke about […]

Bringing on a first-time head coach comes with its share of growing pains, especially when dealing with seasoned stars like Anthony Davis and LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to hire JJ Redick indicates they anticipate strong collaboration between the coach and their veteran players. Given the strong pressure to win from fans and […]

The Summer Games in Paris is just around the corner. This should allow NBA fans to see some of their favorite players represent their respective nations. Let’s take a look at every NBA fun fact related to the Olympics and Team USA. Australia 🥉 HISTORY MADE 🥉 The Boomers have done it- Australia have secured […]

As the NBA 2K25 release approaches, fans are eager to see how the game’s developers will rate the Los Angeles Lakers’ newly drafted rookie, Bronny James. While James’ real-life minutes may be limited this season, his virtual presence in NBA 2K25 will allow fans to explore his potential on the digital court. The inclusion of […]

The Golden State Warriors are entering a transitionary period during the 2024 offseason. The Warriors lost the services of legendary shooting guard Klay Thompson after he departed for the Dallas Mavericks. Nevertheless, Golden State retains stout leadership with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Green is known to admire his longtime rival and friend LeBron James. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had an incredible professional run. James owns too many accolades to name and is adding another one to his list by playing in his third Olympics with the 2024 Team USA basketball squad. Former Celtics star Paul Pierce made a bold claim on James’ career success amid the […]

While he is obviously motivated to share the court and the Los Angeles Lakers’ locker room with his son, LeBron James is in the twilight of his NBA career. Though, given his unprecedented level of durability and supreme conditioning, maybe the 39-year-old could actually still compete in some capacity several years from now. Like, say […]

Although Serena Williams is not a comedian or entertainer, her turn as ESPYS host was highly anticipated by plenty of people. Those who worshipped the tennis icon throughout her 17-year career have been waiting to see the 23-time major champion back in the spotlight. Still, no one knew quite what to expect. There is an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have had a very quiet offseason, as they have mostly stood pat with the same roster that only got them as far as the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Nonetheless, the Lakers can still be proud that they came away as one of the winners of the 2024 […]

LeBron James has a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks. He’ll be suiting up for Team USA once again, meaning that a door just opened up for a plausible third Olympic Gold Medal. And while doing that, he’ll finally get the chance to team up with longtime rival, Stephen Curry. In fact, […]

The Team USA basketball squad is continuing its preparation for the 2024 Olympics. Veterans LeBron James and Stephen Curry look to help lead the team to another medal.  The former NBA Finals rivals earned high praise from NBA legend Grant Hill amid their respectable professional runs. “I’d say [LeBron James and Stephen Curry] are the […]

The last time LeBron James suited up for Team USA was back in 2012 when they won the Olympic gold medal in men’s basketball. Fast-forward to today, Team USA finds itself losing its foothold against the rest of the world. After missing out on the podium in the last two FIBA World Championships, Team USA […]

Austin Reaves has a golf-themed YouTube channel and sneaker named for his lifelong fandom of Kobe Bryant. Since joining the Los Angeles Lakers, he’s developed a close connection to LeBron James. So, one might be surprised to learn who earns the title of Reaves’ personal sports GOAT … unless you understand his golf obsession. At […]