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A verbal spat between Lakers player LeBron James and Rockets coach Ime Udoka is going viral. Udoka was ejected from a Rockets-Lakers game Saturday after getting into a war of words with James. This angle of the LeBron James-Ime Udoka exchange 👀 (via unitedlife4ever / TT)pic.twitter.com/yygVXprFdD — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 3, 2023 The argument occurred […]

Bolstered by a nearly fully healthy roster, at long last, and fueled by an electric second quarter, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (12-9) rolled to an easier-than-expected win over the Houston Rockets, 107-97, on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Playing their fifth contest in eight days — the first in Los Angeles since […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is tipping his cap to a fellow NBA All-Star who has accomplished an impressive feat. Kevin Durant is now on the top 10 all-time scoring list. LeBron James had words of encouragement for Durant following the achievement. “CONGRATS,” LeBron James posted on his social media. He directed the comment […]

A new women’s college hoops star is emerging in USC basketball’s Juju Watkins. The college freshman is just six games into her college career and catching the attention of the basketball world. The latest person to shout out Watkins is Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. James reposted a post on Instagram praising Watkins and […]

Did you know that LeBron James has now scored more points than Magic Johnson and Larry Bird combined? And that he did it in less minutes than the two legends took it? Well, the Los Angeles Lakers star himself can’t believe it either. During the Lakers’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers last Monday, James officially […]

When the Indiana Pacers traded Domantas Sabonis to the Sacramento Kings for Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers envisioned a young guard who could grow into a sustainable playmaker for many years to come. Haliburton is not only a reliable facilitator and leader in the backcourt for Indiana, but he has turned himself into one of the […]

Trae Young does not necessarily get the credit he deserves. Even though the Atlanta Hawks have not been the best team they have have been in recent years, Young has consistently been one of the best point guards in the entire league. Between his scoring and passing abilities, Young is able to elevate his team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finished an up and down week that saw them fall to the Philadelphia 76ers and crush the Detroit Pistons with a tough 133-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers led by 14 in the first quarter, but the Thunder took over in the second — outscoring the Lakers 42-23 — […]

A man has to know his priorities. LeBron James is a father first and foremost, and as such, he is intent on being there for his son, Bronny James. After suffering cardiac arrest on July 24th and ultimately undergoing successful surgery to repair what was considered to be a congenital heart defect, the USC basketball […]

Los Angeles star LeBron James has been in the NBA a long time – scoring the most points in NBA history, logging the most minutes played – the list goes on and on. James has shown little sign of slowing down for the Lakers this season, averaging 25.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per […]

On Thursday evening, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Oklahoma City Thunder, looking to push their record on the young 2023-24 season to a solid 11-8. James has continued to play at an All-Star level in this, his 21st season in the association, and the Lakers have rebounded in the standings […]

Sports betting has become wildly popular across America, as it’s become more acceptable in recent years. However, LeBron James‘ manager, Maverick Carter, made some noise on Thursday after admitting he has been betting on NBA games using an illegal bookie. Carter reportedly made the admission back in 2021 when federal agents were investigating Wayne Nix, […]

Star USC basketball freshman and son of NBA legend LeBron James, Bronny James, is officially cleared to return to practice with his team four months after suffering cardiac arrest on the court. “Just In: After recovering from a cardiac arrest in late July, USC freshman Bronny James has been cleared to make a full return […]

After suffering the biggest loss of his professional career in a 44-point blowout against the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James was open about what needed to change in Los Angeles, via Spectrum SportsNet. A lot,” James replied when asked — three times — about what needs to change for the Lakers to avoid similar performances. “I […]

LeBron James suffered the worst loss of his entire career during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 44-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. James certainly had “a lot” to say following the embarrassing defeat. Well, “a lot” is what LeBron said when asked what needs to change to avoid such a loss. But Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are attempting to calm the stormy waters of the competitive 2023-24 NBA season. The Lakers dropped a blowout loss to the Philadelphia 76ers but turned around to beat a struggling Pistons team. Regardless of LA’s challenges, LeBron James showed love to Jalen Hurts after meeting the young Eagles QB. LeBron James […]

After suffering from a 44-point drubbing, the Detroit Pistons were just what the doctor ordered for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers (11-8) bounced back from an alarming loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday with a predictably easy romp over the Pistons (2-16) at Little Caesars Arena. The Lakers were led by cruise-control performances […]

LeBron James wasn’t happy following suffering the most lopsided loss of his 21-year career. After the Los Angeles Lakers’ humiliating 44-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, a visibly frustrated James went viral for his terse, monotone comments in the post-game locker room, stressing that “a lot” has to change for his team to […]

The Detroit Pistons haven’t been the same since the days of Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace and the rest of the ‘Bad Boys 2’ Pistons, but the Lakers have excelled as usual. The two bitter rivals have gone in different directions since the early 2000s, and LeBron James has been a big reason for […]

If a fan thought of a member of the Los Angeles Lakers breaking a record, LeBron James would be the first to come to mind then Anthony Davis. But, it was D’Angelo Russell that set a new league record. He torched the Detroit Pistons led by Cade Cunningham. Monty Williams found it hard to guard […]

Outspoken billionaire Mark Cuban is selling his majority ownership stake in the Dallas Mavericks to American and Israeli physician Miriam Adelson, the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson. The Mavs valuation is set for approximately $3.5 billion. The reaction has been swift on social media, with some speculating that Cuban may have sold the Mavs in order to be gearing up for […]

With James Harden out of the equation, Tyrese Maxey has blossomed into a star for the Philadelphia 76ers. In his fourth and final year of his contract with the Sixers, Maxey is set to see a massive raise next offseason. While a new contract would be great, Maxey’s focus is on helping the Sixers compete […]

If we learned anything about the group stage of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, it is that this event was a major success. All 30 teams bought into the idea of playing for something early on in the season and, as a result, we were gifted some high-level games with playoff-like atmospheres in arenas across […]

The NBA season carries on with a week six matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons. Our NBA odds series continues with a Lakers-Pistons prediction and pick. Monday night’s game for the Los Angeles Lakers was a bittersweet moment. On the one hand, LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for most minutes played in NBA […]

On Monday night, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers dropped to 10-8 on the young 2023-24 NBA season with a brutal road thrashing at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers. Los Angeles put themselves behind the eight ball early on in this one, and James had a relatively pedestrian night by his standards, putting […]

LeBron James, being the most experienced player in NBA history, knows what it takes to win a championship. And as presently constructed, it seems as though James does not foresee much success in the Los Angeles Lakers’ future, remarking that “a lot” has to change for the Purple and Gold in the aftermath of the […]

LeBron James and Austin Reaves know very well what “killed” the Los Angeles Lakers in their embarrassing loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night: 3-point shooting. The Sixers blew out the Lakers 138-94 for the fourth-worst loss in franchise history. Joel Embiid led the way for the Sixers with an insane triple-double of 30 […]

There is no way to know for sure who the greatest basketball player of all-time is; it seems like the goalposts are always moving, making it difficult to come up with a concrete answer as to who the GOAT is. But this is exactly what makes these discussions so much fun, with Los Angeles Clippers […]

‘Tis officially Christmas season, and the Los Angeles Lakers (10-8) recognized the occasion by being utterly roasted like a chestnut on an open fire, 138-94, by the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday at the Wells Fargo Center. The 44-point margin of defeat is tied for the fourth largest in Lakers history and marks the largest of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently seventh in the NBA’s Western Conference standings, and LeBron James’ brilliant play is a big reason why. Recently James, the NBA’s stat king in terms of all-time points scored, recorded a stat that isn’t exactly king-like. A game against Joel Embiid and the Sixers showed just how far Darvin […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (12-5) took on the Los Angeles Lakers (10-8) to begin a week featuring three tough matchups. To start it, the Sixers got out to a huge lead early and never let it go, winning 138-94. Let’s break down the Sixers’ massive win over the Lakers. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 30 points, […]

Action is brewing in Philadelphia as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the 76ers. The Lakers came into the game hoping for a win, but one of their stars got something far more valuable. LeBron James further cemented his NBA legacy after breaking an all-time record that was previously held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. LeBron James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their four-game road trip in Philadelphia on Monday against the 76ers. They may be without their best player as LeBron James is listed as questionable for the high-profile matchup with a left calf contusion, according to the official NBA injury report. James played 36 minutes on Saturday but will he […]

It’s been a wild year in the NBA thus far and this past Thanksgiving holiday week was no different. Fans of the Association saw LeBron James surpass 39,000 points, an all-time clash between Chris Paul and Scott Foster, along with countless upsets and unlikely wins from underdogs each day. For sneaker fans, the holiday marked […]

NBA referees play a huge role in making sure that the games are being played according to the rules. They bear the responsibility of letting the games play or stopping the game in order to call fouls and penalties. Unfortunately, given that they’re also humans, referees also make mistakes. Although a referee has room for […]

Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers had Scotty Pippen Jr., the son of NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, on their roster. They had signed him to a two-way contract and he spent most of the season playing for their G League affiliate the South Bay Lakers. They didn’t re-sign him this offseason and no […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is calling on the NBA to address safety concerns regarding the court at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The call comes in the aftermath of Miami Heat guard Dru Smith’s season-ending injury, which occurred during a game against the Cavaliers. The concern revolves around the […]

Amid the most efficient shooting season of his 21-year career, LeBron James had a rare off night on Saturday in his return to Northeast Ohio. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar needed 23 shots to score 22 points against his former team, adding six rebounds and six assists. But a dominant second-half performance from Anthony Davis […]

Despite playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s clear that the Cleveland Cavaliers will always hold a special place in LeBron James’ heart. The team compiled a tribute video, which is captured by Hoop Central, filled with some of James’ most iconic moments during his two stints in Cleveland. The show of gratitude was not random, […]