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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James may have had the last laugh against the Phoenix Suns after winning on Sunday, 116-114, but things could have easily gone south. The Suns took the lead, 114-113, with only 12.2 seconds left after Dillon Brooks sank a three-pointer. He, however, was called for a technical foul after bumping […]

The Los Angeles Lakers heaved a collective sigh of relief after nearly blowing a 20-point lead against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday. The Lakers escaped with a two-point win, 116-114, to return to the win column. There were scary moments for the Purple and Gold, especially after Dillon Brooks nailed the […]

PHOENIX– One foul call; that was what decided the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers contest on Sunday. After Devin Booker subsequently fouled LeBron James, he begged for an explanation. He got an explanation from the officials, but he wasn’t calling their bluff. “They reviewed it. They still looked at it. I’m still trying to […]

PHOENIX– Sunday’s game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers was mostly highlighted by two people: LeBron James and Dillon Brooks. The two were constantly jawing throughout the game, as they have been the last few years. However, Sunday’s game had some extra heat to it. For instance, Brooks swatted a ball at […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was an image of relief after they escaped the Phoenix Suns with a two-point win, 116-114, at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday. The Lakers led by as much as 20 points, but the Suns rallied in the fourth quarter, as the game went down to the wire. Phoenix stole […]

LeBron James turned back the clock with a signature chasedown block in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. James is going through the 23rd season of his legendary NBA career, his eighth with the Lakers. Going through the twilight years of his career, he has seen his athleticism slowly […]

The final moments of Sunday night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns will have people buzzing for days. LeBron James and the Lakers escaped with a 116-114 win over Phoenix at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, but not before a major scare down the stretch. The Lakers entered the fourth quarter […]

Tempers flared in the middle of a tightly contested game when Deandre Ayton and Mark Williams had to be separated following a hard, emotional sequence in the paint. The heated moment came after Williams converted an and-1, flexing and exchanging words with Ayton as the two big men bumped shoulders under the basket. Officials stepped […]

It is not a meeting between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks if they did not try to cut each other’s throats and feed them to a pack of hyenas. James and Brooks once again got into a skirmish on Sunday, as the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Early in […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has set countless records in his 23 years in the NBA. On Sunday against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center, James added another notable feat. Well, sort of. In a span of 0.2 seconds, James was fouled twice by the Suns. That must be some sort of milestone, […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, took exception to the notion that his top client plays a role in helping his other clients get paid. After Paul called out the Lakers for poor defense, he continued to keep it 100 with Max Kellerman. The longtime NBA agent didn’t hold back in addressing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have mostly had a good season, currently sitting at 17-7, fourth in the Western Conference, and leading the Pacific Division. But shrouded within their solid start is the Lakers’ fatal flaw, which has been laid bare by their losses. The Lakers’ defense struggled mightily against the San Antonio Spurs in the […]

The San Antonio Spurs have had to play the past few weeks without their star Victor Wembanyama, but it hasn’t been a problem for them, as they’re still winning games. They recently got a big win against the Los Angeles Lakers and have advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals, where they will face the Oklahoma […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers fell short in their bid to reclaim the NBA Cup title after they got eliminated in the quarterfinals by the San Antonio Spurs, 132-119, on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. The Spurs staved off every rally of the Lakers, who went down by as much as 24 points. The […]

LeBron James may be old, but he can still be a dangerous lurker on defense for highlight blocks. San Antonio Spurs star point guard De’Aaron Fox got reminded of it when his layup attempt was erased emphatically by the Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward during Wednesday night’s NBA Cup quarterfinal game at Crypto.com Arena in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been losing a track meet to the San Antonio Spurs over the first half of their NBA Cup quarterfinals clash. Saddled with lethargy, the Lakers find themselves down by 12, 70-58, heading into the halftime interval. But the momentum may be trending back towards the Purple and Gold’s side after […]

Steve Nash and LeBron James marveled at the Houston Rockets’ elite offensive rebounding ability on their latest “Mind the Game” podcast, a strength that has helped redefine their identity. “Steven Adams is getting over one in four offensive rebounds when he is on the court,” Nash explained. “Our highest values are lay-ups, free throws, then […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers (17–6) prepare for their NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the San Antonio Spurs (16–7) on Wednesday night at 10:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video, former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins has weighed in on Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul’s recent public criticism of the team’s contention outlook. Cousins discussed the remarks […]

LeBron James has crossed paths with countless greats, yet few left a mark on him the way Derrick Rose did. While Rose wrapped up a sixteen year NBA run last season, his imprint still shows up in every conversation about players who reshaped the sport. James made sure the world remembered that influence during a […]

On paper, the Los Angeles Lakers are doing well. They are 17-6 and in second place in the Western Conference. After returning from injury, LeBron James has gradually come back to life, averaging 17.6 points and 7.6 assists. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic is in his prime during his first full season with the Lakers, averaging 35.0 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling this season, currently sitting at 17-6 after a recent road win over the Philadelphia 76ers. LeBron James turned back the clock in that one, hitting a barrage of clutch jumpers late in the game to help Los Angeles get the win despite an off night from Austin Reaves. […]

Steve Nash indicated he does not expect to pursue another head-coaching opportunity, reflecting on his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets and the evolving demands of the modern NBA. The Hall of Fame guard addressed the topic on the latest episode of Mind The Game while speaking with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Nash spent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 112–108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday pushed LeBron James to 1,015 career victories and into the No. 2 spot on the NBA’s all-time list. Yet the milestone didn’t overshadow a revelation that stunned fans. The 21x All-Star said his most complete season didn’t come with the Miami Heat superteam […]

A’ja Wilson owns a level of dominance that goes beyond basketball. TIME named her its 2025 Athlete of the Year, a choice that marks more than a milestone in her own career, per BET. It signals a shift in how American sports view Black women who elevate a league with power, presence, and results that […]

At the moment, the Los Angeles Lakers are second in the Western Conference with a 17-6 record. Their latest victory came against the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday. However, LeBron James’ longtime friend and agent, Rich Paul, said the Lakers don’t have what it takes to go far in the playoffs, per the Game Over […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers being led by superstar LeBron James, there is still speculation in the basketball world about the possibility that the 40-year-old will be traded during the season. As fans will go crazy thinking about James’ future with the Lakers, his agent, Rich Paul, would give a straightforward answer on the chances […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday, and by doing so, All-Star LeBron James earned his 1,015th career win, granting him the second-most individual wins in NBA history. James spoke about the honor after the game and provided a humble take on what it meant to him. “Appreciate the ones that […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ jumpshot with 27.4 seconds left helped seal a 112-108 win against the Philadelphia 76ers, as Deandre Ayton was in awe of what he witnessed. James finished with 29 points on 12-of-17 attempts, including four threes, seven rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block. After the win, Ayton compared […]

If anyone needed a reminder that LeBron James can still take over a game at 40 years old, Sunday night delivered it, emphatically. Luka Dončić summed it up best afterward with a grin: “That was vintage LeBron… We’re happy he was there to save us. He decided the game.” James returned to the floor after […]

Despite losing, Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe will never forget playing against Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James for the first time, getting his jersey after Sunday’s 112-108 loss. He faced off against his childhood idol, James, who sealed the win with 27.4 seconds left. Although Joel Embiid got the green light to play against […]

On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up another road win with a narrow victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. This game marked the return of Luka Doncic from a brief absence amid the birth of his child, but it was LeBron James who stole the show down the stretch for Los Angeles, delivering two […]

Back in action on Sunday, LeBron James put together his best performance of the season to guide the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-108 victory versus the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. After missing the previous game against the Celtics because of sciatica and left foot joint arthritis — the same issues that prevented […]

LeBron James is 40 years old and still breaking arenas. The Los Angeles Lakers walked into a tough road back-to-back in Philadelphia and walked out with a 112-108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, because James decided the fourth quarter belonged to him. The NBA summed it up perfectly on X, “LONG 2. TRIPLE. TRIPLE. LONG […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be facing the Philadelphia 76ers, and many were wondering if LeBron James would be active for the game after missing their last one against the Boston Celtics. After being listed as questionable a day before the game, James is available and will suit up. James has been dealing with left […]

LeBron James sat out for the Los Angeles Lakers’ 126-105 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday. While the star forward continues to deal with sciatica pain, as well as left foot joint arthritis, it appears he’s received a new status for Sunday’s contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Los Angeles rules the soon-to-be 41-year-old forward […]

Ice Cube shut down a viral post that tried to drag him into the never-ending LeBron James and Michael Jordan debate, per Heavy. The @Hoopss account on X, which has hundreds of thousands of followers, shared a fake update that claimed Cube mocked comparisons between the two icons. The post offered no source, no real […]

LeBron James hasn’t seen much action this season, as he’s been dealing with sciatica pain since the offseason. However, he did participate in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 123-120 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, dishing the game-winning assist to Rui Hachimura, effectively ending James’ streak of scoring at least 10 points in a contest. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers walked into Scotiabank Arena needing composure, and the King delivered it. LeBron James’ historic 10-point streak — the legendary 1,297-game run that began on Jan. 6, 2007 — finally ended against the Toronto Raptors, yet the moment felt more defining than disappointing for the Lakers. The finish belonged to Rui Hachimura, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers walked out of Toronto with a 123–120 win, but the moment that stayed with fans came in the final seconds, when Austin Reaves watched LeBron James give up a sure bucket to set up Rui Hachimura for the game-winner against the Toronto Raptors. The play captured everything about this Lakers group. […]