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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers very well may be approaching a breakup, and it might have a lot to do with Luka Doncic. While James and Doncic have long admired each other, the Lakers’ treatment of Doncic has reportedly rubbed James, the NBA’s oldest player, the wrong way. And it could lead to […]

When Brook Lopez pivoted from a potential return to the Los Angeles Lakers to signing with the rival LA Clippers, it wasn’t about money, minutes, or even market. It was about uncertainty. More specifically, it was the uncertainty swirling around LeBron James and his future with the Lakers. As detailed by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and […]

In a rare move that peeled back the layers of NBA power dynamics, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne recently shed light on Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul’s message to Luka Doncic. It was one that not only defended his star client, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, but also subtly acknowledged a new chapter […]

The Summer League Los Angeles Lakers have gotten a lot of attention the past two years, mostly because of Bronny James and wanting to see his development. In their latest game, he had a special guest sitting courtside, his teammate and father, LeBron James. There’s no doubt that LeBron was in both father and teammate […]

The LeBron James contract situation has turned into a mini-saga this offseason as the Los Angeles Lakers star seems to be mulling his future. In a move very unlike him, James opted into his player option for next season, worth more than $52 million, instead of trying to get a long-term contract from the franchise. […]

Just four days after their playoff exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers orchestrated what might go down as one of the most symbolic dinners in franchise history, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst. Inside the dimly lit booths of Craig’s, a West Hollywood hotspot known more for […]

Ever since LeBron James opted in the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, there have been talks about whether he could possibly request a trade from the team if they don’t look like they’re ready to compete for a championship. Rich Paul has let it be known several times that his […]

One of the biggest potential storylines surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers next season is the future of LeBron James. The 40-year-old is about to enter a record 23rd season in the NBA, and James recently opted in to his contract for next season, bypassing potential free agency and contract extension with the Lakers. That decision […]

There is still some uncertainty regarding LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers, but first and foremost, the man is a father. The four-time NBA Finals MVP is in Las Vegas to watch Bronny James and LA’s Summer League squad battle the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. He is taking in all the […]

Drake is known for his various tattoos of icons in sports, music, and culture, but his recent addition to the art that canvases his body is making headlines for escalating his beef with LeBron James. The rapper and NBA icon have been at odds since Drake’s 2024 beef with Kendrick Lamar. Now, a reconciliation looks […]

LeBron James knows how to turn up when it counts, and this time, the stage wasn’t an NBA arena. It was the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where the Lakers star surprised fans by joining Bad Bunny during the opening night of his hometown residency, per Yahoo. James, never one to […]

There’s no denying that Skip Bayless and LeBron James have a tempestuous relationship. That seemingly translates into Bayless’s recent Top 10 list of the greatest players in NBA history.  On his list, he has Michael Jordan as No.1 and LeBron James at No. 9. Even though James was included, this could be interpreted as a […]

Udonis Haslem, former NBA forward and longtime teammate of LeBron James, added to the speculation surrounding James’ future during ESPN’s NBA Today coverage of the NBA 2K26 Las Vegas Summer League. Haslem stated he can’t guarantee that the 40-year-old will finish his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. When asked whether he believes James will remain […]

With another NBA Summer League fully underway, fans got a first-hand look at No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg as he debuted against the Los Angeles Lakers for his first action in a Mavericks’ uniform. However, it was Lakers’ Bronny James that made headlines following his smothering defense on Flagg and even putting a few […]

Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas has stirred speculation around LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers, suggesting the 40-year-old star could be on his way out of the franchise following an apparent lack of communication with newly signed center Deandre Ayton. On the latest episode of Gil’s Arena, Arenas pointed to the fact that […]

Winning an NBA championship is one of the most difficult things to do. In fact, even a great team isn’t always enough to win it all. Here is a look at the 10 greatest teams to lose in the NBA Finals. Check out the gallery. 10. 2012-13 San Antonio Spurs Reinforced by the team’s iconic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ star LeBron James is set to begin his 23rd NBA season, a milestone that breaks the all-time record he shared with Vince Carter. Currently 40, he’ll turn 41 in December. James has already averaged 27.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists over 22 seasons, and ranks 19th among the oldest players […]

What’s an offseason in the NBA without some drama from the Los Angeles Lakers? Rumors are swirling that LeBron James is not happy with the front office. While several teams have already stacked up in preparation for next season, the Lakers have only landed Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia. The team also lost Dorian Finney-Smith […]

Golden State Warriors great Stephen Curry is obviously monitoring what his team is doing in the offseason, as the Dubs try to collectively stave off Father Time, but he is shifting his focus to the Edge Wood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada. The four-time NBA champion is looking to reclaim his title at the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, fresh off his 22nd NBA season, has found himself at the center of a different kind of spotlight, the golf course. The 40-year-old recently shared a few videos of his golf swing on social media, leading to widespread reaction due to its awkward, stiff form. The clips, filmed in […]

Having several NBA All-Stars on a team is a huge boost towards winning a championship. All-Star players are premiere players who have the potential to become major contributors. However, having plenty of All-Stars isn’t exactly the only way to win gold. In fact, some teams have managed to win it all without having a plethora […]

Los Angeles Rams star receiver Davante Adams understands LeBron James’ legacy as one of the greatest NBA players ever. He also believes he could’ve had a great NFL career as well. Adams appeared on a July 9 episode of the Dan Patrick Show. He looked over James’ football career in high school, where he scored […]

LeBron James is arguably one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but he could also be seen as one of the greatest athletes. To see what he’s still doing at his age is impressive, and it’s hard to see him slowing down soon. There have always been talks about what James would have […]

LeBron James holds the record for the most consecutive games of scoring double figures and the most points scored in NBA history. But even a player like him experiences off-nights. In a career spanning two decades, there were occasions when The King looked human. Here’s a look at the five lowest-scoring regular season games of […]

After being named as the cover athlete for NBA 2K26, defending NBA MVP and Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making headlines this offseason, and his knowledge of the history of the game is coming into question. When asked to give his all-time NBA 2K starting five, Gilgeous-Alexander listed some obvious candidates like Kobe […]

Rumors have been swirling around LeBron James since Rich Paul hinted at the ‘King’ being traded more than a week ago, but Brian Windhorst, who has covered James for a long time, is effectively ruling out another Cleveland Cavaliers reunion. James, a native of Akron, Ohio, was drafted by the Cavs in 2003 and led […]

LeBron James and his agent, Rich Paul, have been making noise so far this offseason, leading some to believe James wants to be traded by the Los Angeles Lakers. One NBA insider, though, does not believe that to be the case. Almost immediately after James opted into his $52.6 million player option, signaling he would […]

Recently, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James went viral on Instagram after he took to the platform to post a video of himself playing golf. James joins a long lineage of NBA players, including Charles Barkley, who were quick to draw mockery from fans for their perceived lack of golfing talents, but one person who […]

Steve Nash had some poignant advice for the likes of Kevin Durant and LeBron James on a recent episode of the Mind the Game podcast. James, now 40, and KD, 36, are both edging towards the twilight of their exemplary NBA careers and can be expected to retire in the near future. That is something […]

Journeyman Isaiah Hartenstein signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder the summer before its most unprecedented campaign in franchise history and is now receiving praise from All-Stars such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Add Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash to the conversation as the three discussed how Hartenstein was a key catalyst on the […]

The 2010s rivalry between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors was easily one of the most high-octane, high-stakes, and entertaining NBA rivalries of all time. At the center of it were two modern greats in the form of LeBron James and Stephen Curry. The two veterans, often found giving each other the utmost […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were aggressive in their pursuit of Kevin Durant, but the Phoenix Suns instead traded Durant to the Houston Rockets in a never-before-seen seven-team trade. The Timberwolves, who have lost in the Western Conference Finals in each of the last two seasons, are clearly looking for a superstar who can get them over […]

After Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James opted into the final year, worth $52.6 million, for the 2024-25 campaign, something significant stood out to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst — the Lakers haven’t acknowledged it. Suggesting a potential rift between James and Los Angeles’ front office, Windhorst finds the situation odd. He also believes James’ agent, Rich […]

The relationship between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers has seemingly been on the rocks this offseason. With the future Hall of Famer in the final year of his contract, his future with the club is up in the air. NBA insider Brian Windhorst opened up about what’s going on in L.A. and hinted […]

More often than not, the Top 10 picks of the NBA Draft could be best described as the cream of the crop. Throughout the years, these selections have found plenty of success in the league. However, they also carry heavy expectations, leading to possible busts. Here is a look at the best and worst NBA […]

The King made waves earlier this offseason and is still felt in this Los Angeles Lakers NBA Free Agency. LeBron James opted into the final year of his Lakers contract, a player option worth $52.6 million for the 2025–26 season. The move secured one of the league’s top salaries as he heads into Year 22 […]

New York is finally back to relevance. For years, Madison Square Garden felt more like a haunted house than the Mecca of basketball. Now, though, there’s real hope. After a 51-win regular season, the Knicks looked poised for a deep postseason push. Jalen Brunson blossomed into a true franchise cornerstone. OG Anunoby solidified their defense. […]

While the future of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been in question ever since the comments made from his representation about doing the best for himself in wanting to compete, there has been vitriol towards the 40-year-old. Even after the Lakers star James opted into his $52.6 million player option, there would […]

The moment Luka Doncic became a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James was thrust into a situation he never anticipated experiencing: Second fiddle. There have been some growing pains as his input on the roster has not been sought out, according to reports, and Rich Paul’s comments on his behalf after opting into […]