LeBron James Articles - Page 19

It’s obvious that LeBron James isn’t too fond of Brian Windhorst, regardless if he’s been covering the Los Angeles Lakers star since he was drafted. James let that be known in one of his recent social media posts, and also on his Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash. In the latest video promoting the […]

LeBron James is back in the headlines, and not for anything he did on the court. This time, it’s his Instagram Story that has people decoding the subtext like it’s an episode of “True Detective,” per Complex. The four-time NBA champ posted a cryptic quote: “Therapy showed me how to open up! It also showed […]

This current era of basketball wouldn’t be what it is without LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Both of them are two of the greatest players to ever do it, and they have made this era fun to watch for the fans. Because of their talent and history against one another, there will always be a […]

The NBA is arguably the most competitive basketball league in the world. With several NBA players evolving fast, there are plenty of archetypes that have proven to be successful. But while sticking to the mold is always a smart idea, some players simply know how to stand out in their own way. Here is a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has long been one of the NBA’s best players. Known for controlling the game despite lacking elite speed, Doncic made a surprising remark about his quickness during an appearance on the Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash and LeBron James. “[The Thunder] speed people up. They can’t speed […]

Former 3-and-D wing and current analyst Danny Green has a unique perspective when it comes to debates about the greatest player of all time. He grew up watching Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dominate the league in the 1990s and then celebrated a national title at the man’s Alma mater of North Carolina. He […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James didn’t need trainers early into his legendary career in the NBA. James uploaded a June 1 episode of his “Mind The Game” podcast to YouTube. He had co-star Luka Doncic and NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash on the show, talking about why young players should not need trainers […]

Mario Chalmers and LeBron James went on NBA Finals runs together in the early 2010s decade. Turns out they also had club runs before James joined the Los Angeles Lakers. Which Chalmers shared to Shannon Sharpe. The NBA champion with the Miami Heat shared the stunning story on Sharpe’s Nightcap show. The guard even revealed […]

As it was the first season with the Los Angeles Lakers duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic together, there is no doubt that the pair will be hungry to redeem themselves after a disappointing playoff exit. With the Lakers’ star in Doncic appearing on James’ “Mind The Game” podcast, the latter spoke about his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing playoff exit in the first round at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, but that didn’t come as too much of a surprise with a roster that was still in flux after acquiring Luka Doncic midseason. While you always take Doncic if he is presented to you, trading […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers’ season recently coming to an end, LeBron James has had more time to devote to some of the other aspects of his life, including his recently re-launched “Mind The Game” podcast with co-host Steve Nash. Recently, James and Nash were joined by James’ Lakers teammate Luka Doncic for an episode […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for a pivotal offseason, one of the most intriguing developments is happening away from the hardwood. Luka Doncic is set to appear alongside LeBron James and Steve Nash on the Mind the Game podcast—a move that could signal a deeper commitment to growth and accountability. The Mind the Game […]

LeBron James has had plenty of high-profile teammates throughout his career, a handful of which has helped him capture gold, including the likes of Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Kyrie Irving, and Anthony Davis. This time around, James enjoys another superstar teammate in Luka Doncic after the Lakers traded Davis for Doncic. While their partnership remains […]

There are few two-word phrases NBA fans should be more afraid of than “two timelines.” So long as any other team is focused on maximizing their singular timelines, those teams splitting their attention are going to fall behind in their goals. Between the end of the LeBron James era and the beginning of Luka Doncic’s, […]

The NBA is shaping to look a little bit different, particularly with the futures of veterans LeBron James and James Harden. James’ sustained dominance at 40 years old has defied traditional athletic expectations. Whereas, playoff shortcomings hamper Harden following the Los Angeles Clippers’ Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of […]

How much longer is LeBron James going to be in the NBA? After wrapping up the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron finds himself as a 40-year-old who has achieved everything in this league through 22 years. However, he still has some time left, and James will be back for his 23rd NBA […]

A first-round playoff exit with home-court advantage can really shake an organization. Losing that series in only five games only intensifies the rattling. In the Los Angeles Lakers’ case, losing 12 of their last 14 playoff games is enough to drive the otherwise thoroughly spoiled fan base absolutely insane. Now, entering the first full season […]

Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers delivered a massive viewership milestone, drawing numbers not seen since LeBron James led the Cleveland Cavaliers nearly a decade ago. According to ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly, Saturday’s matchup on TNT and truTV averaged 7.09 million viewers, making it the most-watched Game […]

In the modern NBA, witnessing a three-peat has been nearly impossible. In fact, the last two times it happened, Michael Jordan was still playing and the Los Angeles Lakers still had Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. The closest teams to ever accomplish the feat were the Miami Heat from 2011 to 2012 and the Golden […]

With the Conference Finals of the NBA playoffs currently underway, teams are now laying it all out on the court to book a seat at the NBA Finals. The NBA Finals features two of the best teams of the season as they compete for the elusive NBA championship. Booking a trip to the Finals isn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is “likely” to exercise his $52.6 million player option this offseason, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. Charania appeared on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ on Tuesday and said that James, who signed a two-year, $101.4 million deal last summer, is likely to opt in to the final year […]

Liverpool’s Premier League title parade turned into a horror show when a 53-year-old white British man drove his car through the crowd of fans, injuring 50 people and leaving 11 still in the hospital, according to the BBC’s latest update. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who holds a minority ownership stake in Liverpool, posted […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves enjoyed a big season during the 2024-25 campaign. Yet, his fit alongside Luka Doncic has been questioned at times and the Lakers need a center. As a result, Reaves has been mentioned in trade rumors. The Lakers guard’s agent recently fired a shot at the mock trade proposals that […]

Dwyane Wade is finally telling the story behind the iconic “banana boat” photo. The former Miami Heat star created the viral image in 2015 when he was on vacation with his wife Gabrielle Union, and NBA stars LeBron James and Chris Paul. Wade shared that it was his wife who was interested in taking the […]

LeBron James still has shock towards the camera angle that changed the trajectory of Game 4 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves during the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. James originally forced a turnover from Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards that would have allowed the Lakers to gain possession of the ball […]

Rich Paul shut down the narrative that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is making front office decisions, using the Russell Westbrook trade as an example. Even though he is 40, there is no indication that the all-time great is retiring this offseason. James is coming off another terrific season, making the All-NBA Second Team […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James found himself the target of yet another jab from commentator Skip Bayless, even though the Lakers were already eliminated in the first round. During Game 3 of the 2025 Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder, Bayless took to X, formerly Twitter, to take a […]

This has been a big week for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The oldest player in the league was recently named to his 21st All-NBA selection, and then later in the week, his youngest son Bryce James had his graduation from high school. During Bryce James’ graduation, LeBron James couldn’t help but be excited […]

Twenty-two seasons ago, LeBron James arrived in the NBA with towering expectations—tasked with reviving the Cleveland Cavaliers and energizing a league in search of its next generational star. Now, more than two decades later, the Los Angeles Lakers veteran has not only lived up to the hype but redefined it—winning championships in three teams, climbing […]

The Indiana Pacers won a stunning Game 2 in New York against the Knicks, officially taking a 2-0 series lead heading back to Indianapolis for Games 3 and 4. Tyrese Haliburton was at the center of the Pacers victory, joining LeBron James and Clyde Drexler in a rarely seen feat. The Pacers could not have […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have exited the postseason earlier than hoped, but they didn’t walk away from the year empty-handed. Sure, it still stings to watch the Eastern Conference Finals from their couch. However, the Cavs might have gained something just as valuable as playoff wins with the latest round of NBA awards: Undeniable validation […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 NBA MVP on Wednesday, and the league announced the 10 players selected to this season’s All-Defensive Teams on Thursday. That left the All-NBA Teams as the last honor to be announced this year, and the 15 top players were revealed by the NBA on Friday night. To nobody’s surprise, […]

Michael Wilbon didn’t sugarcoat a single word when it came to comparing LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. During a fiery appearance on ESPN’s Get Up, the veteran analyst made it clear: don’t expect him to place LeBron on a higher pedestal than Kobe, or even Magic, Russell, or Jordan, per TheSpun. Wilbon’s comments came after […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith placed the blame for the perceived “negativity” surrounding the NBA’s greatest-of-all-time (GOAT) debate squarely on the shoulders of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his inner circle. During Friday’s episode of First Take, Smith argued that the ongoing tension in discussions comparing James to Michael Jordan stems not from analysts […]

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul clarified this week that he is not directly involved in Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ decision on whether to retire. Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, Paul said he had “no idea” what James plans to do and emphasized that their focus remains on evaluating offseason priorities, including the […]

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul has responded to recent criticism of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made by longtime NBA agent David Falk, who once represented Michael Jordan. Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, Paul pushed back against Falk’s suggestion that James has “cherry-picked” his teams throughout his career, calling the comments “unfair” and […]

Dirk Nowitzki is arguably the best player in Dallas Mavericks history, leading the team to its sole NBA championship in 2011. He made a name for himself with a signature move; his fadeaway jump shot. Nowitzki has taken a step back from basketball in Dallas since retiring, but he took the time to break down […]

Anthony Edwards has defined the new age of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The All-Star guard has his team back in the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive season. However, an ankle injury he suffered in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder had fans concerned about his availability before Game 2. He was outperformed by […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers looking for trade targets to improve their team, one piece that is interesting heading into the offseason is Rui Hachimura. As the Lakers rumors keep piling up, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha spoke about the likelihood of the team keeping Hachimura or trading him elsewhere. Someone would ask Buha on a […]