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LeBron James has made more baskets than anyone not named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, so he should be fairly numb to sinking a bucket during a November game. However, the all-time great surely appreciates what it means to do so in his history-making 23rd NBA campaign. Following a sciatica-induced stint on the sidelines, James made his season […]

After missing the first 14 games of the 2025-26 season, LeBron James will be making his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in a clash against the Utah Jazz. Once that game tips off, it would officially mark the start of James’ 23rd season in the NBA — the most anyone […]

LeBron James is set to make his much-awaited season debut as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. James was sidelined by a sciatica injury and admitted that he is still working on his stamina. Still, he has been cleared to suit up, and it’s only fitting that he […]

NBA Stars LeBron James and Stephen Curry’s partnership at the Paris 2024 Olympics produced unforgettable moments, but one sequence still has both legends laughing. On the Mind the Game podcast, the duo broke down Curry’s clutch four-three barrage against France in the gold medal game. James couldn’t resist roasting his teammate about the moment Curry […]

The Golden State Warriors have been humming along recently, currently sitting at 9-6 ahead of Tuesday evening’s road game vs the Orlando Magic. Despite a rough game on Sunday in New Orleans, Curry has been playing brilliantly for the most part of late, including registering back to back 40-plus point games against the San Antonio […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for the return of future NBA Hall of Famer LeBron James, which could occur as soon as Tuesday evening vs the Utah Jazz. The Lakers have mostly been able to hold down the fort so far in their second best player’s absence, but they’d certainly like to […]

LeBron James has yet to make his 2025-26 season debut while dealing with right sciatica. However, the future Hall of Famer is hoping to return soon. There’s a chance James could make his season debut on Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz. While LeBron is ready to make an impact with the Los Angeles Lakers […]

All eyes will be on the Los Angeles Lakers once again this Tuesday evening, as they return to action to face the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena in L.A. days after taking down the Milwaukee Bucks on the road to the tune of a 119-95 score. But what makes the meeting with Utah even more […]

Could Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James be making his season debut tomorrow? It sure seems like that could be the case. After previously being listed as ‘Out’ with sciatica, which has kept him from playing at all so far this season, James has been upgraded by the Lakers to ‘Questionable’ for tomorrow’s home game […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James is the last player Austin Reaves is worried about adapting to at the start of his 23rd NBA season. As James inches closer to his 2025-26 Lakers debut, Reaves discussed the advantages that await LeBron in his first full season alongside Luka Doncic. For Reaves, James will have no […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten back on track recently, picking up wins over the New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks over the weekend to help shake off last week’s blowout road loss vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers currently sit at 10-4, good for fourth place in the Western Conference, and are awaiting […]

LeBron James has done it all in the NBA. It’s safe to say that he has lived up to the hype, proving that he is indeed the best basketball player in the world. While James did exercise his player option this year, there are plenty of rumors about his future. Although retirement is an option, […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has voiced concerns about what will happen to Austin Reaves once LeBron James returns to the Lakers’ lineup. The Hall of Famer believes Reaves’ breakout season could take a hit when the team’s star forward comes back from injury. Shaq shared his thoughts on The Big Podcast with Shaq, expressing genuine […]

LOS ANGELES – This past week was saw a bit of a role reversal for the Los Angeles Lakers in a bit of a humorous way. Not only did Bronny James get his first career start, but LeBron James was assigned to the South Bay Lakers in the G League for practice reps as he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling recently, winners of two straight games after Saturday evening’s blowout road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. This helped Los Angeles put an ugly start to their road trip, with blowout losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Atlanta Hawks, in the rearview mirror. The question on everyone’s mind […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have won their last two games and have gone 8-2 across their last 10 contests. With LeBron James nearing a return from injury, All-Star teammate Luka Doncic offered a take on how the team will be impacted by the four-time champion’s presence. “I mean, LeBron’s played basketball [for a long time]. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-95 on Saturday night to secure their second straight victory. According to Los Angeles center, Deandre Ayton, the team’s latest loss has granted them the urgency to find their footing over the last two contests. According to Ayton, the Lakers’ 121-92 loss the the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

Austin Reaves talked about the unique feat LeBron James and Bronny James pulled off during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. LeBron is preparing for his 23rd NBA season, a historic league record. He has yet to make his season debut due to a nerve injury that sidelined him […]

The Los Angeles Lakers headed to Milwaukee riding a wave of confidence despite LeBron James sitting out with sciatica. Luka Doncic had already made it clear the team needed to embrace a next-man-up approach during this stretch, and he backed up those words with another explosive performance against the Bucks. Doncic dropped 41 points in […]

LeBron James and Bronny James garnered attention on social media following the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup decision ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. LeBron is gearing up for his 23rd NBA season, a historic league record. He has yet to make his season debut due to a nerve injury that sidelined him […]

Emotions ran high between Texas A&M football and South Carolina, with LeBron James watching too. But the NBA superstar reacted swiftly toward a viral moment involving a cop and Gamecocks player. Nyck Harbor of South Carolina scored on an 80-yard touchdown, with his momentum carrying him into the tunnel. A DPS trooper shoulder checks Harbor, […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue their five-game road trip, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin delivered the most encouraging update yet on LeBron James’ recovery from a sciatica injury that has sidelined him since training camp. With the Lakers (8-4) set to face the New Orleans Pelicans (2-9) on Friday as part of their NBA Cup schedule, […]

No matter what trades are made from now until the end of existence, nothing will ever come close to the shocking and time-stopping trade the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers made at the start of February 2025. Never in a million years could someone have predicted that the Mavs would ever trade Luka Doncic, […]

LeBron James practiced with the South Bay Lakers on Thursday and reported no lingering pain for a second straight day, an encouraging sign as the Los Angeles Lakers eye his return from sciatica. Sources told ESPN James completed five-on-five work without the back or right-side soreness that limited him earlier in the week.  Coach J.J. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell hard on Wednesday night, and the timing could not have been more awkward. The loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was brutal, and fans felt every second of the 121–92 collapse. Yet even without touching the court, Lakers star LeBron James still grabbed attention. He posted on social media during […]

With Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioning that LeBron James is set to practice with their G-League affiliate in South Bay, the next step of his recovery has begun. As the Lakers have been minus James for the start of the season, this is no doubt a big step in the right direction. […]

During the 2023-2024 NBA season, Anthony Edwards became one of basketball’s most talked-about players, per SI. His mix of swagger and skill captivated fans, helping his debut shoe, the AE1, sell out immediately. His confident southern charm made him one of the league’s most marketable young stars, leading brands to line up for partnerships. Sprite […]

Lately, LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith haven’t been on the best of terms. The Lakers legend and the outspoken media personality continue to take jabs at one another. On Tuesday, Smith continued their feud by weighing in on the Lakers’ current state and what that means for James’ GOAT prospects, per The Ball in […]

The world continues to wait for Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James’ Year 23 in the NBA to officially start. The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player has yet to make his debut in the 2025-26 NBA season, as he is still working his way back from sciatica, which he developed early in Los Angeles’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James shared a powerful message following the death of NBA legend Lenny Wilkens. Wilkens left behind a remarkable playing and coaching career in the NBA. As a player, he earned nine All-Star selections as his jersey number with the Seattle Supersonics hangs in the rafters. He even earned a spot […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already undergone one of the most dramatic transformations in recent NBA memory. Trading Anthony Davis for Luka Dončić signaled a philosophical shift away from the power-and-defense identity that had defined the Lakers since 2020. Luka’s arrival meant something different entirely: the offense would now run through elite playmaking, perimeter creation, […]

Before the Los Angeles Lakers’ road tilt in Atlanta, JJ Redick told reporters he likes where the defense sits through nine games, even with LeBron James sidelined, and circled two fixes for this trip. Cleaner transition defense and answers for “unorthodox” pick-and-rolls. He also shouted out DeAndre Ayton’s rim protection metrics as a closest defender […]

While Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James hasn’t made his regular-season debut, there are still people wondering where he will be in 2026-27, amidst his final season under contract, including NBA insider Zach Lowe. Most of the NBA world has moved on from speculating about retirement after this season, citing a potential farewell tour —but […]

Ex-NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones was implicated in the FBI investigation into illegal gambling involving NBA players and coaches. Recently, Jones was accused of providing injury information on Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis to gamblers. On Friday, Jones entered a plea of not guilty to providing information and benefiting from illegal […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James received unexpected recognition from global soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who combined admiration with a playful comment on his hair. In a two-part interview with Piers Morgan, whose second part was released on Thursday, the 40-year-old Portuguese forward recognized James as an athlete who inspires him, remarking on their shared […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans all want to know when LeBron James will make his season debut. After dealing with a sciatica problem throughout the preseason, James was shut down at the start of the 2025-26 season, and has missed each of the Lakers’ first nine games. The good news for Los Angeles is that despite […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 118-116 despite LeBron James and Austin Reaves’ injury absences on Wednesday night. Doncic led the way in the victory, scoring 35 points to go along with 13 assists, nine rebounds, five steals and two blocks. The Lakers, despite the fact that LeBron has […]

Luka Doncic returned to action after a one-game absence as the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The Lakers clawed back to complete the nail-biting victory, 118-116, and extend their winning streak to five games. The Purple and Gold were down by as much as nine points in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will put their four-game winning streak on the line as they host the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The Lakers, currently owning a 6-2 record, have been playing terrific as of late despite their inconsistent roster, which has been hobbled by injuries. In particular, LeBron James has yet […]