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To be completely honest, rivalries today pale in comparison to that of many years ago. That may not exactly be a bad thing, but there’s no denying that the animosity between teams has somehow dwindled in the buddy-buddy world of today’s NBA. Even for the Heat. Nevertheless, this has not prevented us from reliving some […]

LeBron James was obviously pumped to get back to the postseason after missing out last year in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. In fact, he was so excited that he already had kicks that he would played in during the playoffs. The Lakers superstar — who expressed his dismay over the fact […]

After being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in Friday’s WNBA draft, Sabrina Ionescu quickly signed an endorsement deal with Nike and Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is excited to add her to the brand. The New York Liberty took Ionescu with the first pick. She’s been the best player in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of the greatest players in NBA history, and just like the rest of the all-time greats, he has accumulated his fair share of rivals along the way. Here are the top five rivals of James’ career: 5. Detroit Pistons Before James became the superstar he is today, […]

The Miami Heat had their most successful spell as a franchise during the early 2010s. This was the Big 3 era of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, as they dominated the league for nearly half a decade. This resulted in four straight trips to the Finals, including back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013. […]

Michael Jordan vs LeBron James. Or it is maybe Kobe Bryant vs either of those two (or both). As different generations of basketball fans consume the sport, the GOAT debate rages, usually involving all three men. There’s even more context to the story. When you’re 35-years-old in the world of sports, you’re considered old, tired, […]

The NBA still hasn’t decided on the fate of the 2019-20 season’s remaining games, but LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is staying in shape just in case. On an interview with Chris McGee of Spectrum SportsNet, Lakers shooting guard Danny Green spoke of the team’s current daily routine. Even as the current season’s […]

If Miami Heat legend had the chance to dunk over any current NBA player, he’d easily know who to pick. Wade participated in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) via Bleacher Report and when asked on who he would choose to dunk on, he answered his former teammate LeBron James. “Hahaha. That is the easiest one […]

If he had an MVP vote for the 2019-20 season, Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum would give it to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Jayson Tatum Says LeBron is MVP 👀 The Celtics star also gives out other NBA awards and talks about the G League vs. the NCAA during an interview with […]

It is no easy task to win back-to-back titles in any professional sport. Once a team like the Los Angeles Lakers is crowned NBA champion, next season the franchise has a target on its back with every team in the league gunning for defending champs. Derek Fisher, who won five NBA titles during his stint […]

The debate on who the greatest NBA player of all time remains as ripe as ever. Recently, former Detroit Pistons enforcer Bill Laimbeer, who himself had the chance to face the legendary Michael Jordan during his prime, has come out to say that in his mind, there is simply no way that Jordan is a […]

For legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has the same “smarts” as LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. Krzyzewski, who is stellar in his own right, had the opportunity to work alongside the greatest players in the game. On different occasions, he coached James, Bryant, Jordan, and Johnson […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons sent out a challenge to fellow Klutch Sports client LeBron James, as well as LeBron’s former teammate with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kevin Love, in an effort to raise money for coronavirus relief. In addition to helping the relief efforts, the challenge offered up by the Sixers star also presents a uniquely […]

In just three years in the league, Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum has already broken the ankles of Paul George and dunked all over LeBron James. Speaking with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, the 22-year-old walked fans through two of the best highlights of his young career thus far. On breaking George’s ankles, Tatum recalled that […]

Stephon Marbury has some spicy takes on why the NBA GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan is an unnecessary one. Marbury, a 13-year NBA veteran and a two-time All-Star with the New Jersey Nets and Phoenix Suns, was recently interviewed by Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson on his podcast. During the conversation, the 43-year-old Marbury […]

Earning a signature shoe deal is a right of passage for any NBA superstar. From a young age, players around the globe dream of signing that big contract, then lacing up in their own kicks. This holds true for some of the greatest of all time, including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant and Michael […]

24-year-old Canberra, Australia native Nick Kyrgios is one of the biggest names in the world of tennis today. As it turns out, he is a huge fan of basketball — in particular, LeBron James and Kobe Byrant. So much so, that Kyrgios had a sleeve tattoo made in honor of the two Los Angeles Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James grooved for a good cause on Sunday, joining rapper Diddy’s Instagram Live Dance-a-Thon to raise money for the brave health care workers of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A full-bearded James, with a wine glass in hand, jived for Diddy’s followers in support of the generous gesture. The Lakers forward […]

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason is drawing parallels between presumptive No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow and another famous Ohio-based athlete who was drafted by their hometown team. Esiason compared Burrow’s current situation to that of LeBron James when he was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2003 NBA Draft (via Geoff Hobson […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard had Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on his Instagram Live, where the two NBA stars traded barbs about their respective hairlines. James called the two the “ugly twins,” with Lillard also adding James had no choice but to “be ugly” with him as the pair lamented not […]

More often than not, the NBA MVP race is fairly straightforward. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo cemented his place as league MVP last season. And despite a hard charge from LeBron James, looks to be en route to his second consecutive MVP this year. Other seasons are so miraculous that they dominate the narrative. Think […]

The San Antonio Spurs have won five NBA championships and have made six finals appearances. So, naturally, they have accumulated their fair share of rivals along the way. The Spurs have never been a team to truly get heated with anyone — because it has just never been in their DNA. But that doesn’t mean […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James’ wife, Savannah James, played the role of barber for The King on Friday. LeBron has finally given in. 😅 💇‍♂️ 👑 (🎥: @KingJames) pic.twitter.com/ZveGLWw0r9 — theScore (@theScore) April 10, 2020 LeBron hasn’t had to take care of his beard since the whole world is on lockdown right […]

Stephon Marbury took his career from the NBA to China, turning what was a few sobering down years in The Association to monstrous success overseas. Now that he has called it wraps when it comes to his playing career, he has turned to coaching. But even if he’s holding a clipboard now, he’s still the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James reportedly has a highly-sought-after piece of memorabilia going to be auctioned in the very near future, and it is expected to sell for a whopping $630,000. Yup, you read that right. That’s how much money collectors are willing to pay for what has been certified as the earliest jersey […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was pretty hyped up while using LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The young star used James and the Lakers in his match versus Phoenix Suns center DeAndre Ayton in the quarterfinals round of the NBA 2K Players Tournament on Thursday. Young let out a huge scream after completing […]

As part of Thursday morning’s episode of Get Up on ESPN, Jalen Rose claimed that LeBron James will not win another championship if the Lakers “don’t get it done this season.” The NBA decided to suspend the 2019-20 regular season in mid-March due to ongoing concerns with the coronavirus pandemic. At that time, the Lakers, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has backtracked on earlier comments pertaining to his unwillingness to support the recent proposal of resuming the NBA season in a quarantined location. Earlier, LeBron went on the Road Trippin’ podcast with former teammates Channing Frye and Richard Jefferson and was adamant that he did not think it was […]

Much like the rest of us, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is also constantly looking for things to do to fight off the lethargy and lack of productivity that can be brought about by the current nationwide lock down. In a recent interview with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, the three-time NBA champ admitted that […]

LeBron James expected things to change upon getting his new partner Anthony Davis and a more experienced coach in Frank Vogel. Yet he admittedly wasn’t expecting the Los Angeles Lakers to be this good this fast. Even if the 2019-20 season never resumes and is canceled as a result of this growing coronavirus pandemic, James can be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the rest of the NBA can only wait to see what the future holds for the remainder of the 2019-20 season. The league and its players are holding out hope that play can resume even if it is in an isolated city like Las Vegas. On Wednesday, LeBron James spoke […]

NBA players could soon be forced to “refund” part of their salaries if the league decides to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Players could be forced to forgo a portion of their salary under the Force Majeure clause. A potential 25% of player salaries would be […]

NBA superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant have battled on the basketball court several times over the course of their careers. In this piece, however, we’ll take a look back at their friendly matchup on the football field. It was December of 2011, and the NBA was in the midst of a lockout. In light […]

Jayson Tatum was asked about his top-three players in the NBA during an Instagram Live conversation with basketball skills coach Pep Stanciel. The Celtics forward’s response was interesting at the least, putting LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard next to Kevin Durant, who has yet to play since Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals: “LeBron, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James says he is staying “mentally and physically prepared” in case this season eventually resumes. In the meantime, though, the three-time champion is enjoying quite a bit of extra time with his family. As part of a recent interview with PEOPLE, James noted that he is still getting his daily […]

Retired NBA star shooting guard Ray Allen revealed his unsightly head of hair on social media this week, as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak prevents millions from leaving their homes and interacting with other individuals. Allen, 44, a two-time champion with the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, showed off his growing hair and bald spot, later […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is on board with getting “quarantined” in a house alongside celebrities including television chef Gordon Ramsay. James, 35, responded to the reality television host of “Hell’s Kitchen” on Tuesday afternoon. After Ramsay pondering whether he could cook for a group of celebrities assigned to a “house” from a […]

During this time of quarantine, NBA players are being forced to find creative ways to stay in shape. According to a memory from Luol Deng, that shouldn’t be a problem for LeBron James. Deng shared a remarkable — and remarkably on-brand — anecdote on Instagram Live about the Los Angeles Lakers forward getting his work […]

Add NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas to those who believe that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James deserves to be named the MVP of the 2019-20 NBA regular season campaign. In an appearance on the latest episode of the Scoop B Radio Podcast, the former Detroit Pistons great shared his two cents on the ongoing […]