LeBron James Articles - Page 139

The NBA Playoffs are where the best teams duke it out to see who will reign supreme and take home the NBA title. Most players never win a championship or even play in the NBA Finals, but Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has won the crown three times. That makes him an expert on […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo came out with a statement performance in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Boston Celtics. The Bucks superstar dropped a mind-boggling triple-double as Milwaukee stole away the opening game on Boston’s own home court. After the game, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins had some high praise for Giannis. According to the one-time […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for their next head coach is now in full swing. Several names have already popped up as potential contenders for the high-profile post and at this point, an assistant of Mike Budenholzer with the Milwaukee Bucks has emerged as another serious candidate. According to ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Darvin […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are doing an exhaustive search as they look to find the perfect candidate for their head coaching vacancy. It’s going to be a long and arduous process for the Lakers who apparently, are taking their time in what is going to be a critical decision for the future […]

The watchful cameras of TMZ Sports recently caught up with Los Angeles Lakers veteran Kent Bazemore and it was an opportunity for them to ask the 32-year-old about his future in the league. When asked if he’d like to run it back with LeBron James and the Lakers next season, Baze had a straightforward response. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a new coach after firing Frank Vogel following their terrible 2021-22 season. However, don’t expect the LeBron James-led Purple and Gold franchise to hire anyone any time soon. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Lakers are searching for a coach who can get James to “buy in,” […]

At this point, we all know just how much former United States President Donald Trump dislikes LeBron James. Now that he’s out of the White House, the former commander-in-chief isn’t letting up and he’s decided to throw shade at the Los Angeles Lakers superstar yet again in a recent political rally. Trump was speaking at […]

LeBron James’ fourth season with the Los Angeles Lakers has been met with a lot of scrutiny. The superstar forward was criticized for seemingly giving up at multiple points during the season. A lot of it was due to the high expectations many fans had for LA that season. A supposed championship contender not even […]

LeBron James’ 19th season in the NBA didn’t exactly go as planned. The Los Angeles Lakers missed the playoffs for the second time since he signed with the purple and gold in 2018, beset by multiple injuries to key contributors and a misfit roster that was doomed from the time it was put together. Say […]

James Harden has been one of the best players in the NBA over the past decade. But that hasn’t shielded him from his fair share of haters. His Philadelphia 76ers teammate in Danny Green spoke out on the harsh reality superstars face, even comparing him to a certain Golden State Warriors icon. In a recent […]

For the first time in 17 years, superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant weren’t playing in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t make the postseason at all, and the Brooklyn Nets got swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round. The new generation of great players is arriving, […]

One of the newest Seattle Seahawks draft picks has a name that will make just about everyone do a double-take. With their fourth-round pick, at 109 overall, the Seahawks selected Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant, looking to buff up the secondary. Of course, it’s impossible not to see the connection to the late Lakers legend Kobe […]

Blame it on the plant-based diet. Chris Paul once again showed that he’s far from slowing down at 36 years old, as he delivered another mind-blowing performance for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Paul led the Suns to a 115-109 comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 6 to close out the […]

Many laughed at LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for not even advancing to the NBA Playoffs after being tagged as one of the favorites to win the title this season. Well, it clearly looks like LBJ is really truly deeply affected by all the mockery. LeBron is probably having a good laugh as […]

Two days ago, Russell Westbrook raised eyebrows when he scrubbed his entire Instagram account, including all Los Angeles Lakers references (besides his avatar). On Thursday, Westbrook restarted his IG feed by posting an image of him in a Lakers jersey, backed by audio from late Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle (who was a friend of […]

The 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers will go down as one of the loudest failures in NBA history. Even worse, their 33-win campaign marked the culmination of a voluntary two-year roster overhaul following the utmost validation of successful roster-building: an NBA championship, achieved by a team with depth, a mix of old and young, two definable […]

The NFL Draft is just hours away, bringing with it a great deal of excitement and anticipation. Or, if you’re Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, supreme confidence. Perhaps the most highly regarded cornerback prospect this spring, Gardner took a page out of the book of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James with his brash statement ahead of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are no strangers to signature shoe deals. From the iconic Kobe Bryant shoe line to LeBron James’ billion-dollar deal with Nike, the purple and gold have become synonymous with high-profile sneakers. Add Austin Reeves to the list of Lakers with a signature shoe deal. The rookie fan favorite impressed in spurts […]

LeBron James has been transparent about his desire to one day play alongside his son Bronny. Whether it be on the Los Angeles Lakers or potentially any other team that drafts the 17-year-old once he becomes eligible, King James is sure to follow. Or, you know, wait for his desired team to orchestrate the move […]

Whoever ends up becoming Frank Vogel’s successor as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers will clearly have his work cut out for him. Not only will there be a ton of pressure to perform for one of the most storied franchises in the NBA but also, this new coach will be inheriting […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal has come out with his own proposal on how to fix LA’s roster for the 2022-23 campaign. According to Shaq, it would be in the team’s best interest to keep their core intact. O’Neal, however, believes that the other older players on the squad have to go. In his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are sitting at home watching the NBA Playoffs as spectators after an extremely disappointing season. The Russell Westbrook experiment evidently failed and there’s little doubt the team will be looking to trade his hefty contract this offseason. We know LeBron James has a huge say in the Lakers’ decision-making, but according […]

Kevin Durant recently found himself in the middle of tirades after the Brooklyn Nets got swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2021-22 NBA Playoffs. Perhaps the biggest shot that was thrown at him was when Charles Barkley called him a ‘rider’ for tagging along with the Golden State Warriors to […]

The Miami Heat played Game 5 of their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks without both Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry, but that was no problem. The Heat held off the Hawks in a 97-94 victory, earning a 4-1 series win to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Miami did it with yet another sterling defensive […]

Just like the rest of the NBA world, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was in awe of Ja Morant after his clutch heroics for the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Aside from his incredible dunk that made waves throughout the sports world, Morant also snatched the victory for the Grizzlies […]

NBA superstars have a lot of power, and there’s a perception that they effectively run their organizations. It’s why LeBron James is often referred to as “LeGM.” Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant gets this treatment as well and is coming under fire for the franchise’s epic failure this season, which just ended with a sweep […]

After the Brooklyn Nets were swept by the Boston Celtics on Monday night, Hall of Fame point guard Isiah Thomas believes that we should start thinking about the top dogs in the league. The two-time NBA champ posted a very interesting question about whether or not LeBron James and Kevin Durant should still be considered […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t be any prouder of JR Smith after the latest achievement of the former NBA guard. Smith was recently named the Academic Athlete of the Year at North Carolina A&T for his 4.0 GPA. As everyone knows, the ex-Cleveland Cavaliers and Lakers guard is a member of the school’s […]

While several teams are still battling out in the NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers are now probably battling with their conscience as to who should be their next coach. One of the names being thrown around in recent weeks is Mark Jackson. The popular TV analyst has not hidden his desire to return as […]

LeBron James recently made a bold guarantee about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time NBA champion vowed that he’s no longer going to miss the playoffs ever again after LA’s forgettable 2021-22 campaign. Clippers superfan Clipper Darrell caught wind of LeBron’s promis and he just could not let it pass without firing […]

Right now, many consider their 2027 and 2029 first-round picks as the best assets the Los Angeles Lakers currently have in terms of navigating the trade market in the offseason. It’s no secret that LeBron James and the Lakers will be looking to augment their roster ahead of the 2022-23 campaign and they are expected […]

While half of the league is still in the midst of an all-out war to secure their spot in the second round of the playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is already living his best life while on an early summer vacation. The Lakers talisman recently posted a handful of clips on his Instagram […]

In his post-game interview following Saturday’s deflating 109-103 loss vs. the Boston Celtics, Kyrie Irving was asked about how the Brooklyn Nets’ current situation compares to how his Cavs came from 3-1 behind to upset the Golden State Warriors during the 2016 NBA Finals. As it turns out, Irving had no intention of going there. […]

When Luka Doncic hit a clutch 3-point dagger to give the Dallas Mavericks a four-point lead in the final 40 seconds of Game 4 against the Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t hide his amazement and took to Twitter to share his reaction. Unfortunately, moments later, the Mavs ended up losing 100-99. […]

LeBron James missed a lot of games for the Los Angeles Lakers this season due to injury. The four-time NBA champ sat out late in the season in what turned out to be one of the most important stretches of the campaign for the Lakers. LeBron eventually returned, but it was too little too late. […]

Bronny James is without a doubt one of the most popular high school players in the nation today. It clearly has a lot to do with his dad, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who was a proud father after his son announced his first-ever underwear sponsorship. Bronny took to Instagram on Friday to share […]

The Atlanta Hawks grabbed a huge win on Friday night to cut the Miami Heat’s series deficit to 2-1 as Trae Young came up big for his squad. The star guard had 24 points in the contest and actually struggled to get going, but that’s until his clutch gene kicked into full gear. Young drained […]

Kyle Kuzma couldn’t hide his amusement and amazement on Lebron James’ promise that he’ll never miss the playoffs again after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2021-22 disaster. Kuzma took to Twitter to react to James’ statement, noting how incredible LeBron’s longevity. Add it to the fact that he has been a playoff staple for the huge […]

LeBron James just promised he’ll never miss the playoffs once again, but with the Los Angeles Lakers’ future looking murky, it might be difficult for him to do that with the Purple and Gold. Considering the current Lakers roster and the difficulties they are expected to face in rebuilding their roster, a quick turnaround isn’t […]