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Lakers’ rookie Bronny James recently lit up social media and news outlets after getting drafted 55th overall. Many attribute his chance to play in the league to his father being LeBron James—the ultimate nepo baby. Well, Bronny isn’t the only person to deal with this issue, as nepotism is throughout Hollywood. The debate around nepotism in […]

In a highly anticipated exhibition match ahead of the Paris Olympics, Team USA defeated Team Canada 86-72. Seeing superstars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid team up made for a momentous beginning, even if it came off the heels of Kevin Durant sitting out and Kawhi Leonard being replaced with Derrick White. The […]

There is plenty of excitement surrounding Team USA and its bid to reclaim international basketball superiority by winning the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. After all, future Hall of Famers Stephen Curry and LeBron James, who have had plenty of battles in the NBA Finals in the past, are teaming up in a […]

LeBron James has been the NBA’s face for two decades, while Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have stood out as true superstars in the league for over a decade. In a conversation with Jake Paul and “IShowSpeed,” the Phoenix Suns star shared his perspective on the NBA’s big three. Initially naming himself, James, and Curry […]

Veteran Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is gearing up to play with Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. At 39 years old, 2024 could be James’ last professional Summer Games before he retires. However, he is not soaking in the glory by himself. James gave star gymnast Simone Biles high praise amid her […]

Team USA has been practicing with incoming college freshmen and other young players in recent days. Normally that would seem like a cakewalk, but to Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Coach Steve Kerr and the rest of Team USA, it’s been seen as an opportunity to keep a watchful eye on Cooper Flagg, the mercurial Duke […]

In a stunning turn of events (and contrary to Anthony Edwards’ egotistical claims) at the Team USA Olympic training camp, LeBron James, the venerable NBA icon, was voted the best player by his peers. Despite nearing his 40th birthday and preparing for his 22nd NBA season, James demonstrated that his legendary status on the court […]

To start off exhibition play for the Paris Olympics in basketball, it will be an anticipated matchup against the formidable Team USA taking on Team Canada in a battle of the two huge North American countries. One person on Canada that is more excited and motivated than anybody is arguably Dillon Brooks who plays also […]

LeBron James has been a part of two gold-medal Olympic teams, as well as one of the most disappointing Team USA squads in modern history. So when the NBA legend speaks about “sacrifices” ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, it’s fair to say he knows what he’s talking about. At 39 years old and […]

Anyone can become a star in athletics, but good genetics and the proper resources and training certainly help young athletes reach the pinnacle of their respective sports. As major professional sports get older, we are starting to see more and more sports families. Two generations, and sometimes even three generations of one family competing at […]

It has been a long time coming but it finally happened. LeBron James and Stephen Curry are going to be teammates for Team USA. The Golden State Warriors superstar is going to represent the Stars and Stripes for the first time in the Olympics. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers legend is a veteran when it […]

Rob Pelinka and the JJ Redick-led Los Angeles Lakers needed more firepower heading into the 2024-25 season. There was no better way to get that type of talent than to acquire it in NBA Free Agency. DeMar DeRozan was a top pick that was rumored to team up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The […]

The Team USA training camp is underway, with the USA Basketball Men’s Olympic Team engaging in rigorous scrimmages against the USA Select Team and exhibition games against international opponents. Among the 2024 Select Team members is Cooper Flagg, committed to Duke and projected as the potential top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg made […]

The Team USA squad for the 2024 Olympics will be loaded. The team features several superstars including LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. Of course, with multiple stars comes debate. Bill Simmons took to his podcast to discuss whether James or Tatum should start for the summer team. Simmons began by making […]

Team USA has ruled the basketball world internationally for quite some time. Rich in history, the program has also featured some of the best basketball players in the world. Let’s rank the 10 greatest players in Team USA history. 10. Vince Carter “Half-man, half-amazing” that’s what they called Vince Carter in the NBA. However, he […]

With JJ Redick taking over as the newest coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, that means it’s time for him to put his podcast gig aside. Redick delivered his final send-off as host of the “Old Man and the Three” and “Mind the Games” podcasts on Monday. “Everything we have done has been based upon […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics are fast approaching and Team USA Basketball has assembled the best roster of talent we’ve seen since the 2008 and 2012 games. With a star-studded cast highlighted by Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Anthony Edwards and more, the only thing on their mind is bringing a gold medal back to the United […]

14 years ago today, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James sat across from Jim Gray and announced that the following season, he’d be taking his talents to South Beach to play for the Miami Heat. It was a decision — The Decision — that ushered in the NBA’s player empowerment era, the Miami Heat mini-dynasty, LeBron James’ villain […]

With limited cap room, it was always going to be difficult for the Los Angeles Lakers to add another star player this offseason. They managed to put themselves out there just the same, however, testing the free agency and trade market waters for a big fish. The team even made a strong push for Klay […]

After a ton of battles on the hardwood and a few missed opportunities to team up on an NBA court, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are poised to be teammates for the first time in their Hall of Fame careers as they look to lead Team USA back to golden glory in the 2024 Paris […]

NBA free agency is still underway during the 2024 offseason, but most of the big moves have already been made. As has been the theme in recent offseasons, the free agent period was busy with megastars receiving huge deals, some of which landed them on new teams in new cities. The likes of LeBron James, […]

Bronny James could have taken a path completely different from what his father — and now Los Angeles Lakers teammate — LeBron James. But basketball seems to be the true calling of the younger James, who was selected by Los Angeles in the second round (55th overall) in the 2024 NBA Draft. For LeBron, Bronny’s […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the No. 55 pick in the NBA Draft, he was subjected to scrutiny that very few will ever experience. His father, LeBron James, described Bronny’s mindset when it comes to criticism that is completely different from his. “I don’t know if people really understand Bronny,” James […]

Rob Pelinka’s Los Angeles Lakers need all the help that they can such that they can go back to title contention. Anthony Davis has not shown signs of slowing down nor has LeBron James. So, both of these individuals could still help the JJ Redick-led squad for years to come. However, financial flexibility is not […]

Lakers superstar LeBron James is a happy man this offseason. He has been feeling overjoyed since the Lakers selected his son, Bronny, with the No. 55 pick in the NBA draft. As a result of that selection, LeBron is going to be able to fulfill his dream of playing professional basketball with his son. However, […]

After opting out of his $51.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season, leading to speculation that he could entertain other offers from rival teams, LeBron has come to an agreement on what was originally reported to be a two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. But now, it looks like LeBron will […]

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft a little over a week ago. Bronny is now with the Lakers, and he is with his dad, LeBron James. LeBron has always wanted to play in the NBA with his son, and now they are teammates. Bronny […]

There is no doubt that LeBron James is thrilled that the Los Angeles Lakers drafted his son Bronny James and the two will have a chance to play together. LeBron James on teaming with Bronny James on the Lakers: “It’s a dream come true.” pic.twitter.com/UcRWsswnEk — Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) July 6, 2024 In many ways, […]

With LeBron James leading a Team USA rescue mission at the Paris Olympic Games this month, he is not going to be able to catch every one of his son’s NBA Summer League milestones with the Los Angeles Lakers. At least not in person. The four-time Finals MVP is in Las Vegas, Nevada for Team […]

The NBA Draft was a little over a week ago, and the Los Angeles Lakers had two of the most intriguing picks. Obviously, getting Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, stands out as one of the biggest picks of the whole draft, but the Lakers might have gotten a steal with their first-round pick. […]

Back in 2002, the Boston Celtics were purchased by Wyc Grousbeck, his billionaire father Irving, and a stable of other investors for $360 million. Now, nearly two and a half decades later, ownership of the team will change hands once again, as Wyc Grousbeck announced shortly after winning the 2024 NBA Title that he would […]

Finally, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is set to represent Team USA basketball. LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers franchise player, has been wanting to team up with Curry for the past few seasons. Now, James gets his wish as they join forces for Team USA. Players started arriving in Las Vegas on Thursday, […]

Where do the Los Angeles Lakers stand almost a week into the 2024 NBA free agency period? Sure, they’ve added a new head coach, two players in the NBA Draft, with Tyler Knecht and Bronny James both landing standard four-year NBA contracts, and have brought back many of their own players, from Max Christie, to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have the NBA’s most heartwarming story right now. Pairing LeBron James with his son Bronny James on the Lakers is something that you never see in the NBA, let alone from one of the game’s most legendary figures. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes that James may be biding his time before looking […]

Usually, the idea of LeBron James coming off the bench would only be thought of by the most irrational “LeBron haters.” However, it’s a different conversation when “The King” is playing on a squad full of superstars in the Olympics. Team USA head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that he and the staff have thought about […]

After swinging and missing on Klay Thompson, James Harden and Jonas Valanciunas — a trio of players that LeBron James was reportedly willing to take a major pay cut for — the Los Angeles Lakers are now running out of ways to make meaningful improvements to their roster ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. Thus […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers made shockwaves around the NBA when it was unearthed that they had signed rookie second round pick Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, to a multi-year, fully guaranteed contract with the franchise. While it has happened before, these sorts of contracts aren’t necessarily the norm for second round […]

Can you imagine if LeBron James decided to play football instead of basketball? It almost happened when he was in high school and thought long and hard about it during the NBA lockout.  Even if for some reason James does decide to play in the NFL when he’s 40, his impact on the game would’ve been totally different had he played […]

Fans have eagerly awaited Bronny James wearing the Lakers’ purple and gold ever since he was selected as the 55th pick. As a special touch, the Lakers also photographed Bronny with his parents, LeBron James and Savannah James. This iconic image, now viral on social media, has even caught the eye of James’s former teammate, […]