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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies for the second time in two days, following a 120-114 win, where he matched Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson’s impressive assists-to-turnover ratio. It’s impressive to see James playing at a high level at 41. He finished with 26 points, 10 assists, and only […]

On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121, but it wasn’t easy. Head coach JJ Reddick is noticing struggles with the Lakers’ offense. The main issue is a lack of communication among the players. One area that really hurt them was ATOs (After Timeout plays). They gave up eight in total, which […]

After one of the more impressive plays during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 128-121 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, LeBron James gave Luka Doncic a shoutout during his media availability as one of the NBA’s better quarterbacks. Doncic connected with James from half court in the first quarter, which set the tone for the Lakers’ offense […]

Luka Doncic and LeBron James showed off their incredible chemistry during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Doncic and James are progressing through their second season as a dynamic duo on the Lakers. They have helped Los Angeles assert themselves as playoff contenders while fighting through recent lows on […]

Rich Paul delivered a firm dismissal of trade speculation involving LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors during the latest episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, shutting down a proposal that would have sent the Los Angeles Lakers star to Golden State. The discussion began when host Max Kellerman cited recent […]

Ever since he entered the league, many people have called LeBron James the greatest player of all time, despite everything Michael Jordan did. As James recently turned 41, those talks have resurfaced. Podcaster Rich Paul weighed in on the debate, indicating who he would have to take the clutch shot and who would make the […]

Throughout LeBron James’ career, his friend and agent Rich Paul has been at his side. Over the summer, he was instrumental in James signing a $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for another year.  Recently, Paul said that the Lakers weren’t a championship-caliber team despite James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reeves on […]

It’s wild to think that LeBron James is 41. For many, they still view him as that high school superstar from Akron, Ohio, who became an icon for his generation. On Tuesday, the Lakers legend celebrated his birthday by providing counsel he would give to his 18-year-old, per Spectrum SN.  “Just go out, just have […]

After a 128-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic gave an interesting response to a question regarding off-the-ball plays for LeBron James. James didn’t hold back on the Lakers’ shortcomings during his postgame media availability, telling reporters how the Lakers need to figure things out as a team. In […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Detroit Pistons 128-106 on Tuesday night. When all was said and done, All-Star LeBron James did not mince words about how the team has been impacted by injuries this season. Even still, the 41-year–old was sure to note that the team can’t afford to make excuses. “We haven’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James did not have the birthday game he hoped for on Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons, but he did manage to showcase his impressive conditioning and physique at 41 years of age. During a somewhat frenetic sequence in the third quarter, Luka Doncic delivered a perfect bounce pass to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James celebrated his birthday on Tuesday while he’s in the midst of a never-before-done 23rd season in the NBA. James has a couple of teammates on the Lakers who were barely born during his rookie season in the league. One of those players is Nick Smith Jr. who was born […]

In the midst of an unprecedented 23rd season in the NBA, LeBron James celebrated his 41st birthday, making him the oldest player in the league. A good birthday present for James would be a win as the Los Angeles Lakers square off against the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, but in the meantime, James was serenaded […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get back on track following Sunday’s 125-101 win against the Sacramento Kings, and part of the talk following the game was a couple of dunks LeBron James threw down off lob passes. One lob pass came from Marcus Smart, the other came from Deandre Ayton. […]

We’re back once again with another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we turn attention towards this next showdown between top seeds. The Detroit Pistons (24-8) will visit the Los Angeles Lakers (20-10) for their first of two meetings this season. Check our NBA odds series for the Pistons-Lakers prediction and pick. The Detroit Pistons currently lead […]

Bill Simmons tossed gasoline on the NBA discourse this week with a trade idea that instantly grabbed attention. On his podcast, the The Ringer founder proposed a straight-up swap between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, sending LeBron James to the Bay Area and Jimmy Butler to Los Angeles, per Yahoo. Simmons […]

LeBron James achieved an incredible career feat following his performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. James is progressing through the 23rd season of his legendary NBA career, a record in the league. He has racked up multiple records throughout his time in the NBA, and he added […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took a playful shot at himself as his veteran superstar LeBron James approaches the age of 41. James turns 41 years old on Dec. 30, standing out as one of best veteran stars in the league this season. Not only that, but he is also going through an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers bested the Sacramento Kings 125-101 on Sunday, thanks in large part to the showings that LeBron James and Luka Doncic were able to provide. After the contest, James was sure to say that the entire roster must be involved in the team’s progression. “I don’t want to create the narrative of […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called out Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and his teammates after their 119-96 blowout loss to the Houston Rockets. Redick said the Lakers players didn’t care enough, questioning their professionalism, and vowed to put his guys through the toughest practice of the season before facing the Sacramento Kings on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got back to their winning ways in their latest game, defeating the Sacramento Kings 125-101, and it came with an efficient game from LeBron James. The Lakers’ star had 24 points and shot 11-of-13 from the field, and he’s still showing that he isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With James’ 41st […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 125-101 on Sunday, and All-Stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James were key components of the victory with guard Austin Reaves out due to a calf strain that he suffered during the team’s Christmas Day Game against the Houston Rockets. When all was said and done, Doncic was […]

LeBron James pulled off a fantastic alley-oop dunk after connecting with Marcus Smart during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. James is progressing through his NBA-record 23rd season, continuing to shine as one of the best veteran stars in the league. Even though Los Angeles has performed well as […]

Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook reached a major milestone Saturday night in his 18th NBA season, surpassing Magic Johnson on the league’s all-time assists list. The milestone came during Sacramento’s 113–107 home win over the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center, a game in which Westbrook recorded 21 points, nine assists, and five rebounds […]

The Dallas Mavericks have found a groove over the past few weeks, and one of the reasons is Cooper Flagg’s play. The rookie has started to figure things out as the season progresses, which is good news for the Mavericks and their chances for the rest of the year. Unfortunately, they were not able to […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers had a bit of a tumultuous moment with a Christmas Day blowout loss to the Houston Rockets at home, after which JJ Redick put the team on blast for their perceived lack of effort and promised a difficult practice over the weekend. Despite their solid record of 19-10, the Lakers’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to search for answers after another frustrating stretch, capped by a lopsided Christmas Day loss that intensified questions about effort, leadership, and direction for the LeBron James team. Head coach JJ Redick did not shy away from accountability, openly challenging his team’s commitment level and calling out a lack of […]

Before their Christmas Day battle with the Houston Rockets, JJ Redick made it clear that his Los Angeles Lakers needed to give more effort and that the “shortcuts” some players have been taking defensively are unacceptable. The lack of effort and intensity Redick saw from his group in a 132-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns […]

The Los Angeles Lakers stumbled on Christmas Day, losing 119-96 to the Houston Rockets in front of a packed house at Crypto. Afterward, JJ Redick was not happy and alluded that the team did not seem to care about the contest. Kendrick Perkins disagreed with this take, blaming Redick for his lack of accountability in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter NBA Christmas Day with history, urgency, and the spotlight firmly fixed on LeBron James as he continues to rewrite the league’s record books. As the Lakers prepare to face off vs. the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena, NBA Christmas Day matchup once again place the superstar at the center of […]

We’re back once again to continue our coverage of Christmas Day in the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for another exciting showdown. The Houston Rockets (17-10) will visit the Los Angeles Lakers (19-9) as the two squads meet for the first time this season. Check our NBA Christmas odds series for the Rockets-Lakers prediction […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes the growing tension between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks has evolved into something larger than a typical on-court matchup, framing it as a rivalry that transcends the NBA landscape. Speaking on the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, Perkins said the dynamic between the two stars has reshaped […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to reach a rare milestone on Christmas Day as the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to host the San Antonio Spurs in a nationally televised matchup on ABC and ESPN. According to NBAPR, Gilgeous-Alexander will become the first reigning Kia NBA MVP and Finals MVP to play on Christmas Day since LeBron […]

Rich Paul acknowledged that his close relationship with LeBron James does not mean blind agreement, explaining that while he has disagreed with the Los Angeles Lakers star at times this season, James has earned the latitude that comes with a historic career. Speaking on the latest episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich […]

The NBA world is ever-changing, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making headlines for the Oklahoma City Thunder. This has prompted LeBron James to make comparisons between Gilgeous-Alexander and James Harden, noting how similar the two players are, in a recent interview with the Mind the Game podcast. "You gotta keep him off the free-throw line. Which […]

The Houston Rockets will play on Christmas Day, the NBA’s biggest regular-season stage, for the first time since 2019. It’s the kind of opportunity the Rockets envisioned when making the offseason trade for Kevin Durant. But as their holiday matchup with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers looms, the Rockets may be regretting that […]

Rich Paul addressed recent comments made by LeBron James regarding playing on Christmas Day, offering context around the sacrifices tied to the NBA schedule and the reaction that followed James’ remarks. Speaking on the latest episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, Paul discussed James’ comments ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing well lately, currently sitting at 19-8 despite a recent loss to the crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers. LeBron James played well in that game, scoring 36 points and carrying the team’s offense with Luka Doncic going down with injury, joining a host of Lakers who were already out […]

LeBron James recently offered insight into the mindset behind one of the most remarkable statistical feats in NBA history, explaining what he never did during his 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak for the Los Angeles Lakers and previously for Cleveland and Miami. On the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast, James discussed the streak […]