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LeBron James is set to begin his 23rd season in the NBA next month, setting another record in the process, but there is a lot of speculation that season No. 23 will be the final one for the Los Angeles Lakers star — or at least as a Lakers star. James, the oldest player in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had somewhat of a busy offseason this summer, re-signing Luka Doncic on a new contract to remain the face of the franchise for years to come and bringing in some savvy buyout market additions in Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton. It’s all been a part of a larger effort to […]

LeBron James is setting the record straight on rumors that he is not telling the truth. In a conversation with Complex’s Speedy Morman, the four-time NBA champion shared he is done being called a liar. One of his most infamous “lies” was when he predicted that the late Kobe Bryant would score 80 points against […]

On Sunday morning, Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson was named the WNBA MVP for the 2025 season, as reported by NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN ox X, formerly Twitter. The victory gave Wilson her fourth league MVP trophy, more than any other player in the history of the WNBA. One of the many […]

As the WNBA Playoffs go on, the Las Vegas Aces are looking good. They are set to take on the Indiana Fever in the semifinals after defeating the Seattle Storm in three games.  A significant reason for their success has been none other than A’ja Wilson. Lately, she has been carrying the team on her […]

LeBron James may not have settled the never-ending GOAT debate, but he has proven one thing beyond question, he knows longevity. That durability stretches far beyond his NBA career. His marriage to Savannah James has been the cornerstone of his personal life since the two met as high school students in Ohio. Now, 12 years […]

When the NFL sets its sights on a day on the calendar, domination ensues. All other sporting events will be eclipsed. Longstanding traditions cease to exist when the the most powerful league in North America, maybe the world, decides to crash the party. Even the most celebrated holiday staples do not stand a chance against […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James pushed back on reports of his wealth during a recent appearance on 360 with Speedy on Complex Sports, joking that public estimates of his net worth are far from the truth. In the exchange with host Speedy Morman, James laughed off the idea that he is a billionaire. “Now, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are about a month away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season, which will be Luka Doncic’s first full campaign in the purple and gold. Of course, the Lakers also still employ one LeBron James, who has seen his name in the trade rumor mill this offseason but is set to […]

While Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James hinted the end of his career is near, he also reflected on when he realized his greatness, happened before entering the NBA. Ahead of 2025-26, which will be the first full season where James and Luka Doncic will lead the Lakers, LeBron reflected on his playing career before […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James surprised many when he revealed that his toughest basketball matchup did not come against an NBA opponent. Speaking on the latest episode of 360 with Speedy on Complex, James said the most difficult player he ever faced was a childhood rival from his hometown. When asked who he considered […]

LeBron James has built a career on moments that define greatness, but the Los Angeles Lakers superstar still remembers when he first realized he was different from the rest, per BleacherReport. Appearing on Complex’s 360 With Speedy, James shared that the awareness came early. As a kid playing youth football and basketball, he noticed he […]

LeBron James has been the greatest player in the NBA over the last two decades. At some point, the league’s all-time leading scorer will call it quits in his first-ballot Hall of Fame career and officially announce his retirement. However, that moment did not come this offseason before the 2025-26 NBA season, and there is […]

LeBron James has finally spoken about Drake, breaking his silence in an interview with Speedy Morman after months of speculation about where the two stand, per BleacherReport. The four-time NBA champion kept it respectful while acknowledging distance between them. “Always wish him the best,” James said on 360 With Speedy. “Obviously, different places right now, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James already holds the title of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with 42,184 career points. As he enters his 23rd season, the distant but looming milestone of 50,000 total points has started to draw attention. Still nearly 8,000 points away, it’s not yet a countdown—but it’s a reminder of just […]

As all 30 teams around the NBA prepare to open training camp and begin the 2025-26 NBA season, plenty of questions are already emerging. At this point, a lot of unknowns surround the futures of many situations around the league, especially since the offseason and free agency haven’t fully concluded. Jonathan Kuminga and Quentin Grimes […]

Nobody knows when LeBron James will decide to hang up his sneakers. Some said James will do so during the NBA Summer League. But his inevitable retirement may come later than most anticipate. According to reports, James won’t stop playing until he gets a shot at playing with his son Bryce, per Ashish Mathur of […]

Easily one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most important questions that must be answered this upcoming season pertains to the long-term fit of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. In all likelihood, Reaves will turn down his player option after this season and could command a contract in the ballpark of $30 to $35 million per […]

The NBA, like other sports leagues, is filled with what-ifs. With so many factors at play, some changes in the variables had the power to change the course of history. While it’s great to appreciate what has happened, the offseason is a great chance to reflect and to ponder on alternate scenarios and the ripples […]

Ever since the sports world was shocked when the Dallas Mavericks traded star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, there is no denying that the partnership between him and LeBron James would be dangerous. With the Lakers preparing for the 2025-26 season, James would speak about Doncic and how much of a student of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to dominate the headlines, showing few signs of slowing down while still facing constant speculation about his future. In a recent episode of The Hoop Collective, Brian Windhorst revealed that this season could mark a turning point. Some insiders believe it might be the last year. Still, Windhorst […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers preparing for the 2025-26 season, there will no doubt be a ton of expectations on the team led by stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic, still reeling from the surprising blockbuster trade from last season. When Doncic was traded to the Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks, it caught everyone in […]

Ahead of Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ 23rd NBA season, Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson weighed in on the biggest GOAT debate in basketball — Michael Jordan or LeBron? Johnson is one of the greatest Lakers in franchise history. Still, he didn’t side with James, who led Los Angeles to its 17th championship […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is currently attending the “Sour Show,” which is a basketball-themed event in Hong Kong, China. On Friday, James was up on stage during an event, in which a fan stormed the stage in an attempt to meet him. You’ll have to see his hilarious reaction that will surely turn […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 At long last, the final 10. You know the names, there are no big surprises for shock value, […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James reflected on his first NBA appearance alongside his father, LeBron James, describing the moment as overwhelming yet unforgettable. Speaking on the latest episode of Grant Horvat Golf, James revisited his debut against the Minnesota Timberwolves last season, when he and his father became the first father-son duo to share […]

It looks as though LeBron James did not write an op-ed piece for Chinese state media. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, sources said that James didn’t submit an op-ed to the People’s Daily. Instead, accurate quotes attributed to James were made while conducting group interviews with reporters. All this while he was on […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James sits near the top of the NBA’s list of all-time greats. However, there is a lot of discourse surrounding on where he ranks among the best players ever. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green clashed with him and the Cleveland Cavaliers four straight years in the NBA Finals. He […]

LeBron James is expanding his playbook beyond basketball by teaming up with Indeed and his UNINTERRUPTED platform to push for skills-first hiring. Alongside the LeBron James Family Foundation, the partnership aims to create more equitable opportunities by spotlighting the value of skills over traditional credentials, per Complex. The campaign launched on Sept. 5 with a […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James is entering a historic twenty-third season as an elite talent in the NBA, still managing to put up unprecedented totals at 40 years of age. He’s also creeping behind Michael Jordan in terms of his signature sneaker line with Nike as the lifetime athlete prepares for the Nike LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James is lending his voice to the NBA’s involvement in China. He is doing so in the form of a rare opinion piece written for Chinese state media, per ESPN. In writing for the People’s Daily newspaper, James outlined his case for basketball being used as a diplomatic tool. This […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis may no longer be teammates after the bombshell trade in February that sent the latter to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic, but the bond they forged during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers remains strong as ever. This was very much apparent in the way […]

LeBron James is going to be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame one day as an individual, that much is certain. However, even though he’s still playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and yet to make an announcement as to when he’ll be hanging up his sneakers, he already received enshrinement as […]

After Hall of Fame forward and NBA analyst Charles Barkley blamed the association’s second apron and its penalties on the league’s superteam era, including Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson clapped back. Ahead of 2025-26, Barkley said the Lakers are Luka Doncic’s team and not James’ as last year’s trade with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are just over six weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season, and superstar Luka Doncic has been keeping busy by representing his home country of Slovenia at the ongoing EuroBasket tournament. On Sunday, Doncic poured in 42 points in a win over Italy, overcoming an injury suffered at the […]

The future remains uncertain for LeBron James. Unsure whether he will retire after exercising the player option to play an additional year with the L.A. Lakers. At age 40, James is still one of the best players in the game. Virtually, there is no stopping him or any real hint on when he will retire. […]

Over the weekend, NBA legend Carmelo Anthony was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, establishing his place in history among the greatest of the great. Naturally, players are often asked who would be their all-time greatest starting five. Most of the time, the names of Michael Jordan and LeBron James are mentioned with frequency […]

LeBron James has made one thing clear about his future. Coaching is not part of the plan for James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was asked once again if he would ever consider trading his Lakers jersey for a clipboard once his playing days are over. James’s answer was as decisive as it has ever […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James was inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the USA’s 2008 Redeem Team and discussed what playing alongside Kobe Bryant meant to him. James soaked in the moment he wore his jacket for the first time. The future first-ballot inductee talent received the fame orange jacket that […]