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Add former Golen State Warriors GM Bob Myers to the list of people in the basketball world who would love to see LeBron James and Steph Curry play together. Curry is James’s greatest rival, as they’ve faced off against each other in four NBA finals from 2015-2018 and even had a playoff dual last season. […]

The idea of both the Los Angeles Lakers (36-31) and Golden State Warriors (34-31) missing the playoffs is easy to grasp when closely examining their respective seasons, and yet it still feels incomprehensible. A Western Conference gauntlet without two of the faces of this generation in LeBron James and Steph Curry is surely making NBA […]

Throughout NBA history, certain players’ names brought fear to the hearts of their opponents: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, and a select few others. Knowing that there was hardly a way to stop these legends from scoring, opposing teams had to prepare thoroughly before playing them. Which raises the topic: Is LeBron James feared […]

There’s been rumors surfacing about the time LeBron James left the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, a former teammate claims that Pat Riley was upset with James’ decision. During a guest appearance on Tidal League, former Heat point guard, Norris Cole, opens up about what transpired in Miami after LeBron […]

LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and because of that, he is a leader on every team that he’s been with. The Cleveland Cavaliers, the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only does he take a lead with the players, but it sometimes seems like James has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost their momentum from a two-game win streak on Wednesday night, as they got tripped up by the Sacramento Kings in a 120-1076 road loss to their Pacific division rivals. After the game, Los Angeles head coach Darvin Ham revealed what he told LeBron James and the rest of the Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers no-showed for a pivotal road contest against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the red-hot D’Angelo Russell combined to shoot 15-of-43 (34.8%) from the field in the 120-107 loss at the Golden 1 Center. The Lakers entered the matchup trailing the Kings by two games for the […]

The intertwining cultures of hip-hop and basketball have long been recognized, with rappers frequently seen courtside at NBA games and basketball stars making appearances in music videos. The parallels between these two worlds are undeniable, as both industries boast larger-than-life personalities and a relentless drive for success. We even have NBA stars like Kevin Durant […]

D’Angelo Russell has been treated as the scapegoat for the Los Angeles Lakers ever since he was reacquired by the team at the 2023 NBA trade deadline. While things did not necessarily go as planned for Russell last season in terms of getting benched in the postseason, the 28-year-old guard has really turned things around […]

Lionel Messi has emerged as the most marketable athlete in the world, surpassing basketball icon LeBron James, according to the latest rankings from SportsPro’s 50 Most Marketable (50MM) list, reported by GOAL. Michael Long, editorial director at SportsPro, shared insights on Messi’s rise to the top during an episode of the Footballco Business Podcast. “It’s […]

USC basketball is not having a terrific season, but at least they will be going to the 2024 Pac-12 Tournament in style. That’s after Los Angeles Lakers superstar and future Basketball Hall of Famer LeBron James got the Trojans new kicks just before the conference tourney. LeBron James gifted the USC basketball team custom sneakers […]

As the WWE Universe inches closer and closer to WrestleMania 40, the “Showcase of the Immortals” and biggest show of the year, Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Logan Paul orchestrated a special announcement regarding another one of WWE’s Big 4 Premium Live Events, SummerSlam, on the latter’s ImPaulsive podcast. But what, you may ask, did […]

Two critics of NBA star LeBron James are teaming up on sports talk television. Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce is about to join Skip Bayless on the FS1 show Undisputed, per the New York Post. A deal could done as soon as this week. Undisputed is one of the biggest shows in sports television, with […]

While the NBA is male-dominated, there are some uber-impactful women around the league. The Los Angeles Lakers are at the forefront of having influential women leading the charge, and that made International Women’s Day on March 8 a big deal for the team. On that day, the Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks, and they did […]

Although LeBron James didn’t suit up in the Lakers’ 123-122 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, he was a hot topic of conversation on social media due to a video of him speaking with Lakers controlling owner and president Jeanie Buss and executive director of special projects Linda Rambis. The video featured James saying something to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are watching LeBron James continue to make history, and it has Indiana Pacers great Rik Smits more impressed with his behind-the-scenes work than his on-the-court work. James, who is in his 21st season in the league, was named to an NBA-record 20th All-Star Game this season in Indianapolis. The 39-year old […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back to getting into peak form before the postseason. They have now won six of their last 10 games and are just a game behind usurping the Dallas Mavericks as the eighth seed in the Western Conference. It took a gutsy fight against the Anthony Edwards-led Minnesota Timberwolves but they […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have their two greatest weapons available on Sunday in a battle against the daunting Minnesota Timberwolves. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both reportedly ready to play against Minnesota. LeBron James, Anthony Davis’ injury status vs. Timberwolves James and Davis are both listed as questionable for the Timberwolves game, per […]

Despite LeBron James reaching the remarkable milestone of 40,000 career points, sports commentator Skip Bayless remains unswayed in his assessment of James’s place in basketball history, ranking him 9th on his all-time list. Bayless’s stance, articulated with his typical provocation, hinges on the belief that longevity in the sport does not necessarily equate to greater […]

Welcome to LA, baby! The Los Angeles Lakers came into their game against the Milwaukee Bucks with terrible odds. With LeBron James sitting out, the team was seen as a massive underdog. Even without the megastar, though, LA managed to make Milwaukee’s life a living hell. In the end, a clutch stop by Spencer Dinwiddie […]

On Friday, D’Angelo Russell had ice in his veins. Splashing nine three-pointers en route to a 44-point outing, Russell led the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling 123-122 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. His big night culminated in a go-ahead basket with 5.9 seconds to go, prompting praise from the purple and gold community. One […]

Despite LeBron James nursing an ankle injury and Anthony Davis losing an arm in the fourth quarter, D’Angelo Russell whipped out the cape from under his seat at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, powering the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling 123-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Russell posted a season-high 44 points on 17-for-25 shooting, including […]

It became a major cause for concern for the Los Angeles Lakers when LeBron James exited their Wednesday night loss early. Reports later came out that James is currently dealing with an ankle injury due to the wear and tear on his body, so this meant that the Lakers had to enter their blockbuster Friday […]

Skip Bayless couldn’t let LeBron James’s remarkable feat of scoring 40,000+ career points occur without unwarranted criticism. Skip Bayless has made a career of discussing LeBron James and highlighting supposed shortcomings. Bayless has been the most vocal opponent to James, so his harsh critiques of James is often expected. “So astonished by 40,000 points… Think […]

With limited time remaining this season, the Los Angeles Lakers are in trouble. Not only is this team 34-30 entering Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, but there is a lot of concern surrounding LeBron James due to ongoing ankle problems. James left the Lakers;’ previous game against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth […]

Carmelo Anthony is one of the best scorers of his generation. When it comes to getting buckets though, no one has proven to be better or more consistent than LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers forward continues to set benchmarks for numerous NBA scoring records and became the first player to surpass 40,000 career points […]

The recent passing of iconic manga author Akira Toriyama has left a profound impact on fans worldwide. Best known as the creator of the immensely popular Dragon Ball series, Toriyama’s legacy extends far beyond the realm of manga and anime. His influence has permeated into the world of sports, where athletes from various disciplines have […]

LeBron James had everyone in Cyrpto.com Arena hold their breath on Wednesday night. To make matters worse, following a 130-120 loss at home against the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers were left wondering about the status of James as he gingerly walked back to the locker room with 3:55 remaining in the game. It […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham continues to establish himself among the NBA greats. After scoring his 15th point en route to a 118-112 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Cunningham became the sixth-fastest player in NBA history to record 2,500 points and 800 assists in 128 career games. The third-year guard joined some elite NBA […]

As has been the case for over two decades now, you can’t go a day during the NBA season without something newsworthy happening with LeBron James. 40,000 points? Sure, that was fun. Hourglass emoji? Yeah, been there. Another victory in his battle with Father Time? Getting used to those, right? Well, this week on an episode of […]

LeBron James downplayed the extent of the lingering ankle injury that forced him to exit the Los Angeles Lakers 130-120 loss to the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena with 3:56 to go in the fourth quarter. “Yeah, I’ll be alright,” he said. LeBron headed to the locker room with the Lakers’ trailing by 14. Darvin […]

LeBron James, the legendary figure of the NBA and the revered face of the LA Lakers, has recently extended a message of motivation and belief to Liverpool’s defensive linchpin, Virgil van Dijk. Amidst Liverpool’s ongoing pursuit of multiple trophies, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and Europa League, James expressed his unwavering faith in Van […]

A 44-point second-quarter explosion from the Kings and LeBron James unexpectedly going down in the fourth were a bad match. The Los Angeles were at the wrong place at the wrong time as De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis popped off. While there are still a lot of opportunities for the Darvin Ham-led squad to bounce […]

There is arguably no other player in NBA history with longevity comparable to that of LeBron James’. Usually, professional athletes decline after 10 professional seasons, or when they’re approaching their 30s. But the Los Angeles Lakers star man, who will be turning 40 in nine months and 24 days, remains one of the best players […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was forced to leave Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings with what appears to be a lower-body injury. With 3:56 left in the fourth quarter, James suddenly headed to the locker room. No details about his exit were provided, but cameras caught him walking gingerly, appearing to be hurt. […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers won their 17th championship in team history to cap off the 2019-20 season, many wondered just how many titles the powerful duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis would bring back to Hollywood. So far, the answer has remained just one. Under 400 miles and roughly six hours up I-5 […]

Former Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem is making headlines on the latest edition of his The OGs podcast with former teammate Mike Miller. The topic of conversation shifted to the 2010-2014 Heat which featured LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh. Per Haslem, Chris Bosh was the most important player on that team. “Everybody thinks our […]

LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are both NBA legends that currently have sons that are trying to make it to the league. LeBron’s son, Bronny James, is a freshman at USC basketball, and Kiyan Anthony, Carmelo’s son, is a four-star high school prospect in the 2025 class. Tim Hardaway Sr. is another NBA legend that […]

LeBron James is nearing the end of his career. Now 39 years old and about to finish his 21st NBA season, there truly is not much James has left to prove. All the focus in recent weeks has been on LeBron passing the 40,000-points mark for his career, something he achieved last Saturday against the […]