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Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony says the team’s first-round matchup against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers is going to be a chess game, per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Although the Lakers are the No. 1 seed in the West and the Blazers are in eighth place, Portland isn’t your […]

Along with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has headlined the “More Than a Vote” movement that recently penned an open letter for fans about Black voter suppression. The lengthy message started off by providing an introduction of the movement and the cause they are fighting for: We are […]

Steve Nash joins the long list of former and current NBA players jumping on the MVP hype train of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Nash admitted that it’s going to be a tough choice between the Bucks forward and Los Angeles Lakers leader LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. But in his mind, Giannis […]

There’s no denying that momentum-wise, the Portland Trail Blazers have the edge over the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round matchup in the Western Conference Playoffs. The Blazers are coming off a tremendous run in the bubble, which they ended with another impressive victory on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies to secure their spot in […]

TMZ Sports has obtained leaked audio of the farewell speech made by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James as he bid farewell to everyone on set of the highly anticipated film, “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” Not to worry, the speech had nothing to do with the movie’s storyline, so there won’t be any spoilers. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and other NBA players paid tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle, the deceased hip-hop artist who would have turned 35 years old on Saturday. Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed last year near a clothing store he owned in Los Angeles, California. The rapper had a close relationship with […]

LeBron James and Chris Bosh won two championships on the Miami Heat and played in four Finals from 2010 to 2014. The two champions still have a close relationship despite Bosh no longer playing in the NBA. The lefty had to retire early due to blood clots. In his latest blog about the Heat’s second […]

Before the 2019-20 season started, ESPN predicted Chris Paul and the Oklahoma City Thunder to miss the playoffs. Fast forward to today: Paul and the Thunder are set to face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the postseason. Paul’s pal, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, paid attention to the noise before the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James was challenged to average double-digit assists this season. James not only accomplished that goal, but he also led the NBA in assists per game. Not 1 lie told! You said it and I response was just that! 🙏🏾 https://t.co/ak4NmFRywD — LeBron James (@KingJames) August 14, 2020 👀👑🙏🏾 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is partnering with the Los Angeles Dodgers to make Dodger Stadium a November polling location, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. James’ voting-rights group, More Than A Vote, was created in late June by the Lakers star to combat voter suppression. James has been pushing people to vote […]

LeBron James played 15 minutes against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday before calling it a day. The four-time MVP and three-time champion finished with 17 points, three rebounds and four assists in a meaningless game for the Los Angeles Lakers, who have already clinched the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference playoffs. While watching […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has donated his game-worn shoes to charity in the past, and it seems that trend lives on. According to a report from TMZ, James is continuing to sell off his game-worn shoes to back his I Promise School in Akron, Ohio. Traditionally, one of the shoes in the pair […]

We all know what LeBron James can do on the hardwood floor. The better question is, what can’t he do? After 17 years of greatness and domination, one has to eventually wonder how will he actually finish his career as an NBA player. Love him or hate him, the 35-year-old legend only has a few […]

The Miami Heat lost the 2011 Finals to the Dallas Mavericks in what was LeBron James’ lowest moment of his NBA career. The King essentially choked versus the Mavs and not even Dwyane Wade’s brilliance was enough to save the Heat. Former New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale was an assistant on that Heat […]

Brooklyn Nets small forward Kevin Durant was recently out shopping (with a mask on) and ran into a fan who said LeBron James, and not Michael Jordan, is the greatest NBA basketball player of all time. Durant responded by saying, “That’s crazy.” The Nets superstar then said that he thinks Jordan is the GOAT: https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1293626361412825090 […]

With his team firmly trenched as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso celebrated Taco Tuesday with miniature versions of his teammates, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. That’s right… mini LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Most hoops fans are familiar with LeBron’s Taco Tuesday shenanigans. The three-time […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ own production firm, SpringHill Company, has just bagged a Sports Emmy for its wonderful work on the Muhammad Ali documentary, “What’s My Name.” James himself took to Twitter to congratulate his team during this defining moment: Yessir!!!!!!! @mavcarter @TheSpringHillCo. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. Congrats to the whole team! Love this project from […]

If the NBA Awards voting is based solely on the opinion of ESPN analyst Ramona Shelburne, Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James would be this year’s league MVP. Shelburne revealed on Tuesday that she indeed voted for James this time around, highlighting that she choose the Lakers superstar over Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

The Miami Heat have long been considered amongst the NBA’s most well-run franchises, thanks to a combination of respectable ownership, #HeatCulture, correctly drafting Dwyane Wade, an appealing geographical location, and strong coaching. Some of those characteristics can be traced to president Pat Riley, who has been running the show in South Beach since 1995—seven years […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets on Monday by way of a Kyle Kuzma game-winner, LeBron James was asked to react to Kuz’s “Jesus” comment. For those who missed it, Kuzma said after the game that he’d “probably still shoot” his game-winning shot even if Jesus was the one in front of […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to Twitter to react to the news that Joe Biden has chosen Sen. Kamala Harris to join him on the Democratic ticket. Harris is the first Black woman ever tapped as the vice-presidential nominee of a major party. 👏🏾🙌🏾👏🏾🙌🏾✊🏾Congrats and well deserved Sen. Kamala Harris!! Love to see […]

President Donald Trump added yet another shot to his long list of barbs against the NBA, calling the NBA people who have criticized him “dumb” and “nasty.” Trump also picked Michael Jordan over LeBron James, since Jordan, who has been retired from basketball for 17 years, has not spoken out against him. Trump hasn’t been a […]

LeBron James has just come out with a rather surprising statement about the Los Angeles Lakers’ current mindset with the playoffs nearing. According to LeBron, while they are getting to the physical conditioning they need for the playoffs, it is a different story about their mental preparation. James made the claim following the Lakers’ Monday […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma received perhaps the greatest compliment of his young career from his superstar teammate LeBron James. Kuz gifted the Lakers a razor-close 124-121 win against the Denver Nuggets on Monday after cashing in a game-winning 3-pointer with .4 remaining in regulation. The 6-foot-8 forward finished with his best game in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James chuckled in amusement upon seeing his good friend and former teammate Dwyane Wade copy his “open-shirt” look. Given the humid weather inside the bubble in Orlando, Florida, The King was photographed foregoing the buttons on his shirt as he walked around the facilities at Walt Disney World. Wade, on […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James played four seasons on the Miami Heat with Dwyane Wade from 2010 to 2014. During that run, both James and Wade used to arrive at games in stylish outfits since Miami is an extravagant city. Fast forward to today and James is bringing back some of his Miami swag […]

With the 2020 playoffs right around the corner, Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis has a message for small forward LeBron James. Both Davis and James have struggled with their shots at Walt Disney World. After the Lakers’ most recent loss to the Indiana Pacers, James, Davis, Quinn Cook and J.R. Smith were back […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have won four out of their first six seeding games during the restart, inching them closer to the Western Conference’s final playoff spot. One of the team’s top contributors (and best stories) in the bubble has been provided by Carmelo Anthony. The veteran forward is averaging 16.2 points and 6.7 rebounds […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson. Larry Bird and Kevin McHale. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. John Stockton and Karl Malone. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. These are just some of the greatest duos to have ever graced the basketball court. Most fans have fond memories of the respective historic partnerships of these pairings, and as […]

Flopping has been the best (or worst) part of the modern-day NBA – depending on how you look at it. On one end, it’s such a downer especially if it happens to a team or a player you’re rooting for. On the other hand, crazy flops have given us a ton of embarrassing but equally […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young took to Twitter on Sunday to state his reason why LeBron James should win the Most Valuable Player award. Young said the claim rests mostly on his belief that the Lakers would not make the playoffs without James on the roster. Why bron should win MVP … take […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and the rest of the league is still adjusting in playing in games without fans because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The King expressed his joy of playing in front of a cheering or jeering crowd and admitted that he misses seeing and interacting with fans at the games. “I […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is adjusting to life inside the Disney World bubble. It has required some getting used to for him, but at the moment, LeBron has been able to see the silver lining in what has been a completely new experience for everyone. According to LeBron, this unique situation has allowed […]

Despite recently securing the top overall seed in the Western Conference, the form of the Los Angeles Lakers since the restart has been anything but impeccable. The Lakers have lost four out of their six seeding games thus far, which has left LeBron James quite baffled. According to the Lakers superstar, he himself is having […]

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors, despite not playing in the bubble with the downtrodden 2019-20 version of the team, has been keeping himself busy now that basketball is back on TNT’s NBA Tip-Off. On Saturday, after the award finalists were announced for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was named as one of the NBA’s three finalists for its 2019-20 MVP award. The three finalists for #KiaMVP… @Giannis_An34, @JHarden13 and @KingJames! pic.twitter.com/ORuBapQO9n — NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2020 After missing the postseason for the first time in 13 years last season, James has elevated his game to […]

After sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers’ 113-97 defeat against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, LeBron James will be back in action for LA on Saturday when they take on the Indiana Pacers. Superstar big man Anthony Davis is likewise expected to suit up for the Lakers, as he awaits his next night off. This […]

Thursday night’s NBA matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets will likely be played without some of the best players from each team, including LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. According to a report from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Russell Westbrook is still listed as questionable for Thursday’s game with a right quad contusion. Brodie […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have put together the worst offense in the NBA so far in the bubble. Wednesday’s 19-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder said a lot about the state of the team, as the Lakers have become too reliant on James and Anthony Davis to carry the offense. When […]