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Lakers guard LeBron James is still a great basketball player at 40 years old. The legendary NBA superstar is nearing retirement, but nobody knows for sure when he will call it a career. One NBA insider believes that James has more than one season left in his tank. NBA reporter Marc Stein made a bold […]

Nikola Jokic has till now been a one-team star. This is despite the fact that modern NBA has seen some major teamups, and some of them have involved names like LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Now 40, James is still looking for that elusive fifth ring, and is at a crossroads with the Los Angeles […]

One of the biggest NBA rumors this offseason that just won’t die is the LeBron James’ potential future with the Los Angeles Lakers. James opted into his contract for the 2025-26 season and has not at all suggested that he won’t play out this season with the Lakers. But following cryptic comments made by his […]

Rumors continue to swirl this NBA offseason, this time involving LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors. James is nearing the end of his legendary career even though he has yet to confirm if next season will be his last. He is under contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for $52.6 million, but it doesn’t […]

While there have been rumors around Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and an upcoming contract extension, there are more reports that reinforce the expectation that the player is committed to the team. As the topic of Doncic and a Lakers contract extension will continue to be talked about, some believe his recruiting is evidence […]

Player movements are getting more and more common in the NBA, especially when the hunt for an elusive title is within reach. As a result, even stars won’t hesitate to look for greener pastures. But coincidentally, even some players eventually find their way back to their former teams. And while reunions are great in itself, […]

Gil’s Arena host Gilbert Arenas had plenty to say about Jeff Teague after the former Atlanta Hawks guard walked back a bold claim about Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James, per Yahoo. On his Club 520 podcast, Teague accused LeBron of using steroids during his Miami Heat days, suggesting the superstar sat out three weeks […]

This has been an interesting offseason. Although the trade deadline may have been more exciting when it comes to players switching teams and big moves being made, there have still been a handful of significant transactions in NBA free agency and on the trade block. For starters, Kevin Durant headlined this offseason’s biggest trade, as […]

When Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry first arrived in the NBA as a rookie back in 2009, LeBron James was already a superstar. Carrying the Cleveland Cavaliers on his back for more than half a decade, he was the reigning MVP, a player Curry admired and looked up to. The baby-faced assassin, as a […]

Recently, former NBA All-Star point guard Jeff Teague made a brazen claim about his longtime adversary LeBron James, claiming that during his time with the Miami Heat, James was caught using performance enhancing drugs, which the league suspended him for and then swept under the rug. James has long been the subject of meme speculation […]

Could LeBron James be taking his talents to South Beach a second time? On a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Bill Simmons and ESPN’s Zach Lowe explored a blockbuster scenario in which LeBron James is traded back to the Miami Heat, an idea that, while hypothetical, is gaining traction among NBA insiders. Although […]

Upon entering the final year of his contract, the NBA world speculates that the upcoming season could be Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ last campaign, either with the Lakers or marking the end of an unprecedented career. After James addressed the shift from the Big 3 era, a time when LeBron thrived by capturing […]

Former NBA player Jeff Teague claimed LeBron James used steroids during his stint with the Miami Heat. Now, Teague is walking back those comments.  On Instagram, Teague attempted to clarify his remarks by stating that he was only joking. “Ya’ll weird. I was joking about Bron. He was just that dominant chill,” he said per […]

Rumors have been swirling around the future of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and whether he might look for a trade from the franchise he joined back in the summer of 2018. While James is still a top ten-ish player in the NBA, he’s no longer the athlete he was during his prime years […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been busy making moves the last couple of weeks, including signing both Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton off the buyout market. The moves occurred in the wake of LeBron James choosing to opt into his player option despite his agent Rich Paul making some cryptic statements hinting at a potential […]

The lore and aura of NBA all-time scoring leader LeBron James on a basketball court is virtually unmatched. However, things are taken one step forward when putting the arguable G.O.A.T. of the game up against amateur players. Returning to the Drew League in 2022 for the first time in 11 years, LeBron James put on […]

While vacationing in Cannes, France, the Lakers superstar LeBron James was caught on video vibing hard to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” the chart-topping attack of former friend Drake, per TMZ. Right beside him? His wife Savannah, his longtime business partner Maverick Carter, and a few unexpected guests; Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sanchez. Lebron […]

Changing sceneries is getting more and more common among NBA stars. As a result, it isn’t surprising anymore if a star decides to leave his original team for greener pastures elsewhere to win an elusive NBA title. However, given the unpredictable landscape of the league, there are times when a star decides to return and […]

It’s been a busy offseason so far in the NBA, with notable moves including the Boston Celtics’ trade firesale, the Blazers reuniting with Damian Lillard, and Kevin Durant’s trade to the Houston Rockets. Two names that have been mentioned in the rumor mill relentlessly are LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Team USA Basketball has one clear-cut goal every four years: Dominate the game on all levels and continue the tradition of the best basketball coming from the United States. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA did exactly that in heroic fashion as they brought home the 17th gold medal in the country’s history. In […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were expected to enter a new era after the team shipped away Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic. However, it looks like the Purple and Gold are contemplating on entering a full rebuild around Luka, placing a ticking timetable on James’ tenure in Los Angeles. With plenty of chatter […]

Amid Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ potential retirement rumors after 2025-26, James reflected on the NBA’s proverbial switch from the Big 3 era to what we see today. Instead of clammoring to create the next star-studded Big 3 of All-Stars to guide its team to a championship, NBA franchises prioritize depth over the top-heavy […]

The NBA offseason is upon us. Although basketball action has been paused, NBA fans can still look forward to some roster changes that can potentially alter the league’s landscape. While every offseason has its own story, there’s no question that some summers have changed the course of history. Here are the 10 most chaotic offseasons […]

On Monday, July 21, 2025, rapper Tyler, The Creator dropped a music video for “Stop Playing with Me,” which features Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Maverick Carter. About 80 seconds into the music video, Carter and James are shown alongside Tyler, The Creator. Carter is wearing a dark blue shirt, while James is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are creating room for a three-time All-Defensive representative. And NBA fans can’t believe Marcus Smart is on his way to the Lake Show. The veteran point guard is heading toward an exit from the Washington Wizards. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania provided more context Saturday.  “Marcus Smart has agreed to a […]

Hall of Fame forward Tracy McGrady surprised many with a strong take on why former Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony should have won Rookie of the Year over LeBron James. Anthony landed a new gig for 2025-26 but is still the host of 7PM in Brooklyn, where McGrady was a guest, and reflected on 2003’s […]

Usually in the NBA, there’s not a lot of events that get more intense than a Game 7. The 2025 NBA Finals forced both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers into a seven-game series. But in the end, it was the Thunder who emerged victorious by winning Game 7 with the score of 103-91 […]

Rumors and speculation continue to surround LeBron James, as some believe he could announce his retirement soon. With the buzz growing louder, sports analyst Colin Cowherd chimed in with his take about the Los Angeles Lakers’ star. In the latest episode of “The Herd,” the popular analyst listed all of the reasons why James announcing […]

The rumor mill has been hot all offseason long for the Los Angeles Lakers as there is speculation that the relationship between the organization, and LeBron James is a little on the rocks. With the future Hall of Famer in the final year of his contract, one insider breaks down how James could approach his […]

LeBron James and Naomi Osaka know what greatness looks like on the court. But now, they’re pulling back the curtain on what happens off it. The two global icons are joining forces to launch Off Day, a new unscripted series that explores how athletes spend their downtime in the cities they call home, per SportsBusinessJournal. […]

Ever since the NBA imposed the rule that all American prospects had to play for at least one year of college basketball, it has been a tradition that nearly every prospect plays in the college basketball ranks. However, some prospects just didn’t need to play in the NCAA to become NBA-ready. Here are the 10 […]

LAS VEGAS — When LeBron James was spotted with his wife, Savannah, and daughter, Zhuri, in the tunnel of the Thomas & Mack Center ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ second NBA Summer League game on Saturday, the entire NBA media landscape was sent ablaze amid all the speculation about his future. Aside from many […]

While rumors of the Phoenix Suns looking to trade Bradley Beal go back to last season’s trade deadline, one of the major obstacles preventing that was Beal possessed a no-trade clause in his contract. In fact, he was one of only two active players alongside Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James that had a no-trade […]

The speculation surrounding LeBron James’ future has reached a fever pitch during the 2025 NBA Summer League, with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, and New York Knicks among the teams reportedly monitoring the situation in hopes of a potential buyout from the Los Angeles Lakers according to Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints. James, now 40 years […]

For those interested in NBA gossip and rumors, Las Vegas Summer League has become a borderline Disney World experience. Executives, scouts, agents and reporters gather to swap any little bit of intel they have to help piece together a mosaic of however the rest of the summer might play out. While LeBron James and the […]

Rich Paul, longtime agent of LeBron James and head of Klutch Sports, was reportedly upset over what he viewed as a shift in influence within the Los Angeles Lakers organization following the arrival of Luka Doncic, according to Kendrick Perkins. On the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins, a former NBA player and […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have, for the most part, been on the same page during his tenure. Now that the franchise he helped pulled from its lowest point has turned said page to the Luka Doncic era, James has found himself on the outside looking in at conversations he dominated. As a […]

The Miami Heat could be stuck in NBA purgatory for the next few years, with several expensive contracts devoted to players not good enough to be number one options and a president in Pat Riley who refuses to rebuild. While the Heat recently swung a smart trade for versatile wing Norman Powell, it’s unlikely to […]

Former NBA forward Richard Jefferson offered a candid perspective on the demands of playing alongside LeBron James, stating that it “sucks” — not due to personal issues but because of the relentless expectations tied to winning at the highest level. Speaking on the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, Jefferson, who played with James […]