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Despite giving Father Time a tough workout, LeBron James is already nearing 40 years old. As a result, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer has slowly teased the idea of retirement. Given his stacked list of accolades, there’s no question that The King is a lock to be inducted into the Basketball of Fame. With James […]

On Sunday evening, LeBron James returned to the lineup after an extended absence and played well in the Los Angeles Lakers’ impressive home win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis came into the game as winners of 11 out of their last 12 games, but looked like no match for a Lakers squad that is finally […]

Russell Westbrook is a future Basketball Hall of Famer, highlighted by an NBA MVP award in 2017 coupled with a handful of seasons that saw him average a triple-double. While Westbrook has been an absolute beast on the court, an NBA championship remains elusive in his career, prompting the NBA MVP to jump from one […]

LeBron James returned to the court for the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night following an eight-day break, citing “personal reasons” for his absence. The NBA star sat out two games while also managing persistent left foot soreness. Despite LeBron explaining that the team urged him to rest, whispers of alternate explanations have flooded social media, […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded with Team USA conquering the gold medal in August 2024. Let’s not forget that, unlike previous editions, this Olympics was composed of some of the brightest NBA stars. While this allowed basketball fans to witness their favorite NBA idols play for their favorite stars, they also had a chance to […]

After a week-long absence, LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers to face the Memphis Grizzlies and helped them get the win. James finished with 18 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, but it was the other stuff that he did on the court that led them to victory. After the game, Anthony Davis […]

LeBron James is nearing the end of his career, and even he admitted that he is feeling that his Hall of Fame career is in its twilight. He’s turning 40 years of age in exactly two weeks, and all the Los Angeles Lakers could do moving forward is manage his well-being, with the superstar forward […]

To start the month of December, it looked as though Father Time was catching up to LeBron James, as unlikely as that may seem to be. James endured a brutal stretch in which fans were alleging that he was “washed”, although he did pick it up, culminating in a 39-point triple-double back on December 6 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have beaten the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, 116-110, thanks partly to the returning LeBron James and an explosive 40-point performance from Anthony Davis. Moreover, this much-needed win came on the heels of a 4-6 record in the last ten games, their losses including two straight blowouts to the Nuggets and Wolves […]

LOS ANGELES – Before becoming head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick played 15 seasons in the NBA. He felt like that was a long time, which makes him even more in awe of LeBron James’ current longevity as the Lakers’ star is in the midst of his 22 season in the league. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday evening. LeBron James is currently listed as questionable for the matchup due to left foot injury management. Joining James on the injury report is Anthony Davis, who is listed as probable with left plantar fasciitis. Here’s everything we know about LeBron James’ injury and his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealing with multiple injury issues this season, including injuries to their star duo in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Both players appeared on the Lakers’ injury report ahead of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. LeBron James was officially listed as questionable on the Lakers’ injury report […]

The NFL season is in its final month. While the NBA is just starting, football fans are preparing for the playoff excitement. Nonetheless, it’s worth noting that some NBA players have some football ties. In fact, some had opportunities to play professional football. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who could’ve played in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just can’t get out of this recent funk. Despite fighting back from multiple big deficits in the second half on Friday night, the Lakers ultimately fell 97-87 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a defensive slugfest. The Lakers are now just 3-8 in their last 11 games and have fallen to 13-12 […]

Nicknames are a great way to call someone or reference them easier. As a result, it isn’t surprising that NBA stars would carve out nicknames from commentators or NBA fans. Over the years, there have been numerous nicknames to describe some of our favorite NBA players, whether it’s from their initials or how they play […]

NBA MVPs are some of the greatest basketball players in the world. As a result, it isn’t surprising that they’re also capable of thriving on the international stage. Here is a look at 21 NBA MVPS who are also Olympic medalists. Check out the gallery below. Kevin Durant MVP: 2014 Olympic Medal: Gold (2012, 2016, […]

Over the opening month of the 2024-25 NBA season, it looked like first-year head coach JJ Redick had the Los Angeles Lakers on the fast-track to contention in the loaded Western Conference. The once clunky offense was humming, Anthony Davis was dominating, and LeBron James was continuing to keep Father Time at bay. However, a 10-4 […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki’s quiet confidence during the 2011 NBA Finals extended beyond his on-court dominance. Former NBA player Brendan Haywood recently revealed on the Run Your Race podcast that Nowitzki privately dismissed the Miami Heat’s Big 3, asserting that the trio lacked true star power without him. Haywood, speaking with Theo Pinson and […]

Colby Covington’s return to the UFC spotlight came with his signature blend of trash talk and controversy. Ahead of his welterweight main event against Joaquin Buckley in Tampa, Covington took aim not at his opponent, but at NBA superstar LeBron James. Covington’s remarks stemmed from a 2022 comment James made during a live stream with […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to miss his second straight game of the season on Friday night when the team hits the road to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin of ESPN. LeBron James (foot, personal reasons) is unlikely to play in Lakers-Timberwolves on Friday, per […]

LOS ANGELES – Coming into last Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Lakers were down two starters in LeBron James and Austin Reaves due to injury. It’s been a recurring theme for them this season, but they were able to put away the Blazers with a 107-98 win. One player in particular who […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to climb out of a hole that they recently dug themselves into. After starting the season with a 10-4 record, Los Angeles has slipped to 13-11 overall and missed out on making it to the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup. More importantly, LeBron James has not looked like […]

With the NBA trade season approaching, speculation has intensified regarding potential blockbuster moves. One rumor that has resurfaced involves the Los Angeles Lakers potentially trading LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors to pair him with Stephen Curry. On ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith voiced his strong opposition to such a move. “I don’t […]

Ah, December. The final wisps of fall have diminished. Temperatures have dropped to where they’ll stay until spring. In mere days, a chunk of the league (including LeBron James) will become eligible for trade, stirring up a mostly dormant market. As has been the case for the last few years, it also means it’s time […]

Traditionally, Team USA has been regarded as an international basketball powerhouse. With a deep pool of talent at their disposal, it isn’t surprising when they’re gold-medal contenders in FIBA play. In fact, they recently proved that after capturing gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But while Team USA has a decorated history, the program has […]

Regardless if he is LeBron James’ son or not, Bronny James is still a rookie on the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only does that mean he is susceptible to pranks, like the one his father pulled on him earlier in the year, but Bronny also has to respect Anthony Davis and the hierarchy of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar and lifetime Nike athlete LeBron James has not only redefined what’s possible in the game of basketball, but his contributions to the sneaker community and consistent innovation within his signature line can only be rivaled by that of a Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant. As he continues his chase to be […]

The quadruple-double is a rare feat in the NBA. Throughout the league’s history, only four NBA players have achieved the feat. The limited list includes Nate Thurmond, Alvin Robertson, Hakeem Olajuwon, and David Robinson. Robinson was the last player to pull off a quadruple-double with 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 blocks back […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers currently in a slump, it wouldn’t be trade rumor time if LeBron James wasn’t in them. With James still playing basketball at a high level and still having a desire to win, many think that the Lakers’ forward would want to move on from the team and go somewhere that […]

The long-standing debate about who is the greatest basketball player of all time or the abbreviated GOAT between Michael Jordan and LeBron James will be talked about forever. One person who gave their opinion on the matter was former basketball player and NBA analyst Charles Barkley. He would have an answer some might not expect, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are returning home on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers after a road trip that saw them finish 1-4. During their most recent loss against the Atlanta Hawks, they lost on a Trae Young game winner. As the Lakers return home against the Blazers, they’re going to be monitoring LeBron James […]

Basketball sneakers are a great form of sports memorabilia. Furthermore, they also help deepen the connection between the players and their hardcore fans. While basketball sneakers come nearly every year, there’s no doubt that an athlete’s first signature shoe is always special. As a result, it’s worth taking the time to look back at some […]

The Los Angeles Lakers must have been raring to redeem themselves after enduring a pitiful two-game stretch in which they lost by a combined 70 points to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat — sending them deeper into their spiral and even sparking rumors of team division. And on Friday night, the Lakers put up […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a mess over the last two games, and head coach JJ Redick needs to make a change quickly before things spiral out of control. On Monday, the Lakers were outclassed by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 109-80 loss. On Wednesday, things got even worse in a 134-93 drubbing at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (12-10) will wrap up their four-game road trip on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks (12-11) with LeBron James’ status in doubt as he deals with left foot soreness and is listed as questionable. James, who is in his 22nd NBA season, has been a consistent force for the Lakers, despite […]

LeBron James easily makes a case as the GOAT of basketball. Aside from being the all-time leading scorer in the NBA, James is also a four-time NBA champion and Finals MVP with three different franchises to go along with four NBA MVPs. In 2023, he even added the NBA In-Season Tournament title and In-Season Tournament […]

Losers of five of their last seven, four of those losses by an average margin of 30.5 points, the Los Angeles Lakers have nothing to smile about, except perhaps LeBron James and son Bronny James, whose game-worn jerseys in their opening night win over thee Minnesota Timberwolves fetched a price tag of $102,000 at a […]

There are 85 NBA players who can’t be traded this season until Dec. 15. That is because of the “recently signed trade restriction” rule that prevents teams from trading players right away after signing them to new deals. Although the NBA trade deadline is still months away, Dec. 15 will unofficially kick off the trade […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were obliterated by the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, losing by a final score of 134-93. LA has now dropped three of their past four games overall, and they hold a 12-10 record. So, are the Lakers in trouble? There is plenty of time for the Lakers to bounce back, as […]