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LeBron James gave praise to Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson on the ESPYs stage on Wednesday night, congratulating her for winning WNBA Player of the Year. “I want to say congratulations to my sister A’Ja Wilson on winning a WNBA Best Player ESPY. And y’all make sure y’all get out there and support those […]

The banana boat squad is the famed group of all-time greats. They are composed of Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, and LeBron James. This squad formed the icons of their generation which a lot of people looked up to and modeled their game after. Who can blame the fans that went crazy after they […]

Just like the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers fan base, head coach Darvin Ham was ecstatic after LeBron James himself confirmed that he’s not retiring this offseason. Following their Western Conference Finals loss to the Denver Nuggets, LeBron sparked concerns about his future in the NBA after he shared that he’s going to use […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James confirmed at the ESPYs on Wednesday that he’s not retiring this year at least, prompting LA fans to celebrate and be excited about what’s in store for the team in 2023-24. To recall, James sparked talks that he could opt to retire from the NBA this 2023 offseason following […]

The Los Angeles Lakers 2022-23 season concluded with LeBron James using the (unrelated) final question of his postgame press conference to float retirement. “We’ll see what happens going forward,” he said after being swept by the Denver Nuggets. “I don’t know. I don’t know. I’ve got a lot to think about, to be honest. … […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell short of their ultimate goal last season, bowing out in the playoffs against the eventual champion Denver Nuggets. During the playoffs, LeBron James’ effectiveness was a big topic. James made his “haters” eat their words with a dominating playoffs season that showed why he is still one of the best […]

LeBron James couldn’t wait to play alongside new Los Angeles Lakers wing Cam Reddish. That much is clear after LeBron dropped the ultimate praise on the 23-year-old forward. On Wednesday, the Lakers shared a highlight reel of Reddish to hype up the fans about his arrival in LA. The team captioned it with “Cam Reddish: […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James may have completed year 20, but Kendrick Perkins still thinks he has a lot more to offer. James has been lauded for his longevity over the years and that was especially evident this past 2022-23 season where he broke a number of records at the age of 38 — […]

LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, believes the Los Angeles Lakers forward could play until his mid-40s if he desires to. Via Sirius XM NBA Radio: “He’s one guy that I’m not going to say, ‘No,’ about,” Paul said. “I think it’s important to understand what really motivates him. I know it, obviously, I’ve been around […]

Mo Bamba of the Philadelphia 76ers is speaking out about his time in Los Angeles. The tall, easy-going former college and Orlando Magic star has a lot to say about his plans for thriving in the ‘City of Brotherly Love.’ Bamba has high hopes for playing alongside Joel Embiid. The Sixers added Bamba for depth […]

Houston Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore certainly has a much higher opinion of his game than all the teams that passed on him in the 2023 NBA Draft. After Cam Whitmore fell all the way to the No. 20 pick in the first round, he seems to believe he has what it takes to be an All-NBA-caliber […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got better this offseason through the draft and NBA free agency. Let’s clear that up to start. However, the offseason hasn’t been perfect, despite achieving almost everything the franchise needed to achieve to make one last title run with the LeBron James and Anthony Davis core. Still, of all the moves […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have completed two of their four scheduled 2K24 NBA Summer League games — four of six if you count the pre-Las Vegas California Classic. So, with a few days before the Lakers’ next contest (vs. the Boston Celtics on Wednesday), let’s take a moment to round up the recent news, notes, […]

Among the moves the New York Giants have made so far in the 2023 offseason was adding Parris Campbell to their wide receiver room, and it’s got Los Angeles Lakers superstar and future Basketball Hall of Famer LeBron James hyped up. In an Instagram Story post, LeBron gave Parris Campbell a shoutout: “Yessir nephew!!! Big […]

A conference final run from LeBron James is nothing less than expected but he wants to accomplish more in his pursuit to chase down Michael Jordan. The 38-year-old member of the Los Angeles Lakers could not help but give his appreciation to Rob Pelinka after an impressive NBA free agency run. The King will surely […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both hobbled by foot injuries during the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets. Fortunately, general manager Rob Pelinka confirmed that the two Los Angeles Lakers stars are progressing well in their recovery. Pelinka shared as much on Sunday while in Las Vegas for the Summer League, noting that […]

Jerry West believes he was a wolf among dogs during his playing days, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t agree more. During the NBACon even in Las Vegas on Sunday, West shared that he’s hearing a lot of people call players today who are not afraid to face anyone as “dogs.” But if […]

Former Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet knows a thing or two about trying to stop LeBron James in the playoffs…and failing. On a recent appearance on The Pivot Podcast, the current Houston Rockets man was asked if he felt defenseless going up against James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs during his Raptors days […]

He’s not leaving! Over the last few years, rumors of San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich potentially retiring kept floating around. The reports fluctuated over that period, but there was always a real chance of the legend’s retirement being announced. Now, though, Pop is sticking around for the immediate future, as he signed a five-year […]

Kendrick Perkins doesn’t just believe Kobe Bryant has a better basketball narrative than LeBron James, but “the best story” of any player in NBA history. Why? The way the Los Angeles Lakers legend “worked his way back to the top” after a 2003 rape accusation threatened to derail his career entirely. Perkins’ remarks came on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have done a tremendous job in retaining and adding key free agents to bolster their chances for a LeBron James and Anthony Davis-led championship run in the 2023-24 NBA season. But by far, the Lakers’ best move in NBA free agency was re-signing Austin Reaves. Los Angeles boosted their guard rotation […]

LeBron James and his former Lakers teammate Rajon Rondo were spotted coaching LeBron’s son Bryce James at Nike’s Peach Jam this week, a premier tournament for high school basketball players. Peach Jam was created back in 1996 as one of the most important grassroots showcases for up and coming stars. Bryce will be using the […]

LeBron James officially became a billionaire in 2022, and if people call you the King, you just have to live like one, right? It’s no surprise that James can buy any piece of real estate in the world. He’s bought five different mansions and currently owns three of them. We’ll get to his three remaining mansions […]

Being the son of a future Hall of Fame basketball player already comes with its share of perks but when your dad is LeBron James, arguably the greatest basketball player of all-time, then that becomes exponentially truer. Such was the case for Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron and a four-star Class of 2023 […]

It’s no secret that Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is extremely close to LeBron James. So much so, that some folks have come out to criticize his relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers talisman in that it could serve as a distraction or a hindrance when they battle each other on the basketball court. […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving shares a championship ring with LeBron James. Together, these two historically took down the Golden State Warriors in 2016 en route to leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first-ever franchise title. A chip is not the only thing Irving shared with LeBron. According to Kyrie himself, he firmly believes that […]

A lot of awe-inspiring movies have been released in our lifetimes. Films like Air Bud, Space Jam, and Coach Carter among many others have kindled the minds of sports junkies all around the globe. Despite starring in multiple of these features, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a particular pick for the greatest sports […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t be more hyped up after watching his son, Bryce James, make his Peach Jam debut with the Strive For Greatness team. On Twitter, James shared a video of Bryce playing in the contest. The short clip featured some of Bryce’s highlights from the game, during which he gave […]

After seeing the Los Angeles Lakers’ free agency additions, it sure looks like LeBron James couldn’t wait for the new season to start. The Lakers have been pretty active at the start of free agency. While they did lose some key players like Dennis Schroder and Lonnie Walker IV, they were able to add some […]

Unrestricted free agent guard Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets, according to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. A first-round draft pick in 2018, Walker spent last season with the Los Angeles Lakers after spending his first four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. An athletic wing with upside on […]

Portland Trail Blazers fans may not need to fret too much about Damian Lillard leaving, as the future Hall of Fame point guard may have alluded to his plans to return to the franchise after winning a championship. As of Jul. 2, the most recent like from Lillard on Twitter was a post from a […]

It sure looks like LeBron James loves what the Los Angeles Lakers have been doing in free agency. The Purple and Gold have been one of the most active teams in free agency, bringing back a number of key players from their Western Conference Finals run while also making some key additions to further strengthen […]

LeBron James, the renowned NBA player and star of Space Jam: A New Legacy, recently shared his amusement and disbelief regarding the ending of the 1985 comedy film Teen Wolf starring Michael J. Fox, Yahoo reports. In the film, Fox portrays Scott Howard, a high school student who discovers he is a werewolf, leading to […]

Klutch Sports CEO and super agent Rich Paul dominated the first day of 2023 NBA free agency, and sure enough, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was hyped for his good friend. Paul may not be an NBA star, but he handles plenty of them and makes sure they get paid. That’s exactly what he […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James showed Jared Dudley some love as the Dallas Mavericks assistant coach earned a Hall of Fame nod from his alma mater. Dudley, who played for Boston College from 2003 to 2007, was recently named to the school’s Varsity Club Hall of Fame along with 10 others. After James caught […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their first move in NBA free agency. It might not be the one most supporters have been waiting for, but it’s still a significant signing for LeBron James and Co. This comes in the form of now-former Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent reportedly agreeing to a three-year deal with […]

Dennis Schroder is currently undergoing NBA free agency contract negotiations amid his public interest in a return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Regardless of a return to the Lakers or not, Schroder is so grateful for a particular moment with LeBron James that he is turning it into a t-shirt, reports ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. The […]

Damian Lillard rocked the basketball world earlier in the offseason when he said he was headed to the Los Angeles Lakers. Dame was only joking around when he made that loaded declaration, but at the same time, you can’t really blame LA fans for dreaming of a Big 3 scenario featuring Lillard, LeBron James, and […]

LeBron James has built an empire in Hollywood. Apart from being the cornerstone superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers, the four-time champ has also made a lot of moves over the past several years to secure his post-NBA future. This includes, among other things, building an LA-based production company that has been very successful. At […]