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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers played an instant classic against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, with the game extending to double-overtime before the Purple and Gold escaped with the one-point win. It was a wild back-and-forth between the two teams, with Curry coming up clutch for the Dubs not just once […]

The Golden State Warriors are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, and forward Andrew Wiggins gave LeBron James a taste of his own medicine. Just after midway through the third quarter with the Warriors leading by six, James worked his way into the lane for a layup attempt. But Wiggins was trailing […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis were initially listed as questionable to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ primetime matchup with the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Saturday. Fortunately, they were soon upgraded to available for the contest. For what it’s worth, it’s not a big surprise since the Lakers have made their superstar […]

On Thursday evening, the starters for the upcoming 2023-24 NBA All-Star game were announced, with LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks being the leading vote-getters for each respective conference, meaning that those two will be team captains for the contest, which is switching back to its old […]

While LeBron James is devoted to lifting the Los Angeles Lakers (23-23) out of the NBA Play-In Tournament conversation, he is also keeping an eye on the major news that hit Liverpool F.C. on Friday. Beloved manager Jurgen Klopp announced he is leaving the iconic club at the end of the season, eliciting strong responses […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum formed a close bond with the late Kobe Bryant, but he still wishes he could’ve asked his legendary mentor more. Bryant tragically passed away four years ago, and Tatum shared how much the basketball great meant to him with Andscape writer Marc J. Spears. “I can’t believe that he’s not […]

There has been no shortage of great scorers in the NBA, making it almost impossible to pinpoint a top-four in any era. Kevin Durant was challenged to do so though and the Phoenix Suns superstar put together an intriguing Mount Rushmore of “bucket getters” since 2000. Durant, with the help of his interviewer Chris Henderson, […]

LeBron James, in his 21st season, was named to his 20th NBA All-Star Game on Thursday, surpassing the record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. After dropping 25 points and 12 assists in the Los Angeles Lakers’ blowout win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, LeBron expressed his gratitude for the record selection. “I’ve exceeded the expectations […]

In what should come as no surprise to anyone, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo highlight the list of starters for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. Both players led the way in the fan vote for their respective conferences. Your 2024 NBA All-Star East starters: ⭐️Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)⭐️Joel Embiid⭐️Jayson […]

Longtime NBA player Carmelo Anthony knows a lot about LeBron James. Anthony and James were both drafted into the league in 2003. The players competed against each other numerous times and became legends. Anthony commented on James’ NBA ‘GOAT’ status in the wake of Michael Jordan’s legacy. Carmelo Anthony details what he believes James’ mindset […]

On the verge of being named an All-Star for the 20th time in his career, LeBron James has faced a tough task with the Los Angeles Lakers this season. The Lakers are currently 22-23 on the year, with exactly two weeks until the NBA trade deadline. As speculation surrounding what this team will do continues, […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game starters will officially be revealed on Thursday night during TNT NBA Tip-Off. The five players from the Eastern Conference and five players from the Western Conference who will have the honor of starting in the All-Star Game may have already been hinted at in the final fan voting results from […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a shot to get over .500 on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, but they lost, 127-118 to slip one game under .500. The Lakers were short-handed as LeBron James was ruled out due to an ankle injury. The Lakers have another game against the Chicago Bulls at home on […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar and future Basketball Hall of Famer LeBron James recently shared a story about how he got starstruck the first time he met the one and only Michael Jordan. “When I met Michael Jordan for the first time, I literally couldn’t believe it was him, the Lakers forward recalled (via the Uninterrupted). […]

LeBron James has already guaranteed he’ll be in the GOAT conversation for the rest of his life thanks to his prolonged greatness in the NBA. While some argue that James in year 21 looks just as good compared to when he was in his prime, if only one version of him played for his entire […]

Tyronn Lue and the Los Angeles Clippers avoided a third consecutive loss against the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Fortunately for them, LeBron James was out for just the fifth time this season. The Lakers announced early that James would miss Tuesday’s contest against the Clippers due to left ankle peroneal tendinopathy. Lakers coach Darvin […]

The Los Angeles Lakers did not fare decently without LeBron James. Anthony Davis had to lead the squad against a blood-hungry Los Angeles Clippers team during NBA Rivals week. Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook all came together to notch an insane offensive outburst. James Worthy has not turned his back on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers struck a relatively positive tone minutes after their 127-116 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. Despite falling back under .500 (22-23), the Lakers, playing without LeBron James (day-to-day — ankle), were proud of their effort against the NBA’s hottest team. “I think the lesson tonight was […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Boston Celtics 119-110 on Monday night. Despite the loss, Luka Doncic recorded a triple-double with 33 points, 18 rebounds, and 13 assists. Doncic now has 38 career 30-point triple-doubles, ultimately surpassing LeBron James for third all-time in career 30-point triple-doubles. Doncic’s performance was impressive, at least by most […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said LeBron James is being considered “day to day” with his ankle injury. LeBron missed the Lakers’ bout with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday due to left ankle peroneal tendinopathy — which is essentially wear-and-tear soreness in the outer foot/ankle tendon, an ailment that typically impacts older […]

The 41-player pool of candidates for USA Basketball’s 2024 Paris Olympics roster has officially been unveiled, with many of basketball’s biggest, brightest, longest-shining stars set to compete for one of 12 final spots. It’s clear LeBron James wants play in France after Team USA’s dispiriting showing at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, even going so […]

Austin Reaves joined his Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis as a finalist for Team USA’s men’s basketball roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 41-player pool of finalists was unveiled on Tuesday afternoon. Reaves said he was “super excited” and “blessed” to be in the mix at Lakers shootaround. Reaves’ inclusion […]

USA Basketball is aiming to win its fifth consecutive gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this summer. As a result, the best of the best from the NBA are preparing to give it their all in their attempts to win a gold medal. LeBron James and Stephen Curry, two of the best […]

D’Angelo Russell has watched his name swirl in trade rumors for basically the entire 2023-24 season, and the Los Angeles Lakers will have a tough decision to make on the future of the 27-year-old ahead of the impending NBA Trade Deadline. The Louisville, Kentucky native has spent a lot of time on the bench during […]

At 39 years old, LeBron James is still performing at an All-Star level. But could James, who has a player option for the 2024-25 season, end up leaving the Los Angeles Lakers? The Lakers have reportedly not spoken to LeBron’s representatives about his plans moving forward, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. LeBron’s son Bronny James […]

Before Bronny James got into the USC basketball program, a certain NBA star was coaching him. Current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was worried about his son’s future but it seems like Gilbert Arenas took good care of him. He may even have left a huge impact on the mentality of one of the […]

The association was not going to be overshadowed by the hype going around after Sunday Night Football. Every star in the league seems to be firing from all cylinders and knocking down shots. Kevin Durant was no exception to this. One of the greatest scorers in NBA history had a massive outburst to lead the […]

After witnessing Karl-Anthony Towns drop 58 points through three quarters against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is simply in disbelief. On a night when Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid exploded for 70 points, things got even better for NBA fans when Towns started off hot and even banked […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are taking on the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night in a game that star LeBron James has already been ruled out for. So when the Lakers star shared on social media that he was playing Doe Boy in Madden on Monday night, it’s no surprise that fans reacted strongly. Ziggy […]

Joel Embiid’s 70-point, 18-rebound performance against the San Antonio Spurs in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 133-123 victory has set the NBA world on fire. Embiid, the reigning NBA MVP, has had a phenomenal season with several explosive offensive displays, but no one saw this historic feat coming. The 76ers star became the ninth player in NBA […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid absolutely went supernova Monday night when he kicked off his week with a 70-point explosion at the expense of Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. His performance is now the talk of the basketball realm and it’s even garnered a reaction from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. […]

The third meeting of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2023-24 NBA season will be missing one big element — LeBron James. The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player has been ruled out of the Tuesday night game due to a lower-body injury (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy). LeBron James is OUT […]

In the summer of 2017, Paul George was traded from the Indiana Pacers to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he nearly landed with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the latest edition of Podcast P presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, George talked about how it almost went down with the Cavs: “So he […]

Gilbert Arenas and Paul George saw two very different versions of LeBron James. When those battles with the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat took place in the mid-2010s, LeBron James looked like a completely different player. Furthermore, the same goes for both his early Cleveland Cavaliers days to his current Los Angeles Lakers stint. Agent […]

From the time you’re a kid playing pick-up basketball with friends, there’s a commonly agreed upon rule that goes something like this: “No blood, no foul.” Now, I don’t necessarily think we’re meant to take that literally, but in this case, when Portland Trail Blazers rookie guard Scoot Henderson actually drew blood on Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron […]

Would the Los Angeles Lakers consider selecting Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft? Will Bronny even enter the draft after his freshman season with USC basketball? Adrian Wojnarowski addressed these questions during a recent segment on ESPN, via NBA on ESPN. “The Lakers are not a developmental program. They are a win-now program,” Wojnarowski […]

Everyone is unique in your own way. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t come across people that look like you. Even famous people like NBA stars somehow come across their doppelgangers. In fact, some NBA fans naturally look like their idols. Let’s look at 10 NBA stars’ biggest fan look-alikes. Stephen Curry Stephen Curry took […]

It’s pretty well-documented at this point that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is a genius when it comes to understanding the ins and outs and all of the intricacies of the game of basketball. A borderline photographic memory and an insane amount of work and preparation has gotten him to that point. But it […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won a game they were supposed to on Sunday as they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers with a wire-to-wire 134-110 victory. The Lakers never trailed in the game and put on a show for their LA fans in the process with some dazzling play from LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell. Russell […]