LeBron James Articles - Page 26

The LeBron James tributes were out in full force for his 40th birthday on Monday, from former teammates to Bronny and other current rookie teammates to other sports leagues and more. The Los Angeles Lakers star took to Instagram to respond to all the well wishes in the best way possible: comparing himself to Mike […]

The FIBA World Cup is a showcase for the best basketball countries in the world. While the competition at the FIBA World Cup is often mistaken for having inferior competition as opposed to the NBA, that certainly isn’t the case. In fact, Team USA, a roster filled with NBA players, have missed out on the […]

All-time rankings and discussions about who the best players in NBA history are commonplace in basketball dialogue these days. In fact, we here at ClutchPoints have already ranked the greatest players in NBA history. We wanted to take the conversation a step forward and ask ChatGPT its thoughts on who the best players ever are. […]

Dorian Finney-Smith, a newly acquired forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, has made a noteworthy comparison between two of the NBA’s most elite playmakers: LeBron James and Luka Dončić. Per Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, Finney-Smith expressed excitement about joining forces with James, drawing parallels between the four-time NBA champion and the Dallas Mavericks’ young phenom. […]

LeBron James is officially 40 years of age. His birthday evokes mounds of adulation, but it also comes with an undeniable sense of urgency. While his legacy as an all-time great is ironclad, the four-time Finals MVP’s focus should still be winning championships. Many fans and pundits do not believe the Los Angeles Lakers (18-13) […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James turned 40 years old on Monday. But while most other players would have already retired from the NBA at that age, the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player continues to play for LA. Not only that, but James is more than just a bench ornament for Los Angeles; he […]

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up an impressive home win over the Sacramento Kings despite playing without LeBron James. James missed the contest due to an illness, but Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves both stepped up big time in his absence. James is just one day away from turning 40 years old, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been viewed as one of the teams who is expected to be very active on the trade market after a very up-and-down start to the season that has seen them go on extended winning streaks followed by long losing streaks. Even though Anthony Davis is playing like an MVP and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will not have four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James on the court when they take on the Sacrament Kings Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. James is listed as questionable on the NBA’s latest injury report at the time of this writing, but Dave McMenamin of ESPN has […]

Dalton Knecht knew LeBron James was a fan of Madden before they became teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers, but he was surprised by how much James truly enjoys it. During a Lakers practice session, Knecht was asked what he had learned about James, revealing that James lives and breathes Madden. Dalton Knecht discovering LeBron […]

Despite their solid 17-13 record and sixth-place standing in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers appear unlikely to pursue a third star to pair with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, according to recent reports. Following an impressive Christmas Day victory over the Golden State Warriors, capped by Austin Reaves’ game-winning layup, speculation about the […]

After picking up a massive win on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves trending in the right direction at 16-11 overall. The Lakers now return to LA for a four-game homestand, starting on Saturday when the struggling Sacramento Kings come to town. This is yet another […]

On Wednesday, the NBA had a successful slate of Christmas Day games, headlined by an epic clash between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers won that game courtesy of a last second layup from Austin Reaves, but it was one of four games throughout […]

LeBron James has nearly all the accolades in the NBA, highlighted by four NBA titles, four NBA Finals MVPs, a NBA In-Season Tournament title, a NBA In-Season Tournament MVP, four NBA MVPs, and the NBA All-Time Leading scoring title. But while James has plenty of accolades to his name, The King has also had plenty […]

NBA players certainly love to dress up before the game. While there isn’t exactly a direct correlation to performance on how a player dresses, there’s no doubt that a player’s gameday drip usually gets some attention. Although some players prefer to dress in a formal attire, others like to make bold fashion choices that comes […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to compete and win right now as LeBron James’ career winds down and the Lakers play out the final days of the James-Anthony Davis pairing. This season, the Lakers have shown the capabilities of a contender at times, but inconsistent play has made them a frustrating evaluation. Overall, this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a dramatic 115-113 win over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, thanks to a clutch game-winning layup by Austin Reaves with just one second remaining. Reaves delivered a standout performance, notching a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and a steal. After the game, Reaves acknowledged that […]

Logos are a great way to reference a brand, organization, or even a person. The role of a logo is to be identified easier through a combination of images or texts. Given that NBA players are regarded as idols by many basketball fans, it isn’t surprising that players themselves also own logos. Here are the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors put on a show on Christmas Day, and so did the other four NBA games. Unfortunately, the NFL did not have the same success, with both of their games being blowouts. Christmas Day is always reserved for the NBA, and it was a surprise to see NFL […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers headed north to face Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in one of the NBA’s traditional Christmas Day matchups. The rivalry between LeBron James and Stephen Curry was reignited for the first time this season, and the Lakers secured a thrilling 115-113 victory to improve their record […]

Even near the end of their careers, LeBron James and Stephen Curry are still putting on classic battles for the fans. James and the Los Angeles Lakers got the better of Curry and the Golden State Warriors in this one, as an Austin Reaves game-winner lifted the Lakers to a 115-113 win. This game was […]

The ratings war has been a trendy topic in the sports world over the past few weeks, with the discourse surrounding the NBA revolving around how the league has made its product much more difficult to watch than it was in the past. And with the NBA on shaky ratings ground, the NFL had a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors delivered a Christmas Day classic in the Bay Area on Wednesday. LeBron James and the Lakers traded blows with Stephen Curry and the Warriors down the stretch of one of the all-time great games on Christmas, with both legends hitting huge shots down the stretch. However, […]

The NBA’s annual tradition of Christmas Day games will feature five matchups, including a highly anticipated contest between the Los Angeles Lakers (16-13) and the Golden State Warriors (15-13) at 8:00 p.m. ET. Ahead of the game, LeBron James expressed his disappointment over the absence of the once-beloved Christmas Day uniforms. Taking to X, formerly […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had an unforgettable summer at the 2024 Olympics. Winning the gold medal for Team USA brought James and Curry closer together. Ahead of their Christmas Day showdown, two of the NBA’s biggest superstars talked about their love of the game. With 26+ […]

With ratings down, the NBA is desperate to squeeze the remaining value, stardom, and prestige LeBron James has to offer before he retires in the near future. The league will therefore promote and glorify the hoops icon and Los Angeles Lakers star whenever the opportunity presents itself. A marquee holiday matchup firmly falls under that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Golden State Warriors in a big Christmas Day matchup. The Lakers have been battling the injury bug this season, and they might be a little short-handed against the Warriors on Christmas. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are listed on the team’s report, and there’s one new notable […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors had plenty of competitive matchups against LeBron James during LeBron’s time with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Although Golden State defeated Cleveland in three of the four NBA Finals in which they went head-to-head, Curry recently admitted that playing against LeBron was part of his motivation, via SportsCenter and ClutchPoints. […]

Does Stephen Curry think about his eventual retirement? The Golden State Warriors star, who is 36 years old and currently in his 16th NBA season, recently addressed the topic during a conversation with Malika Andrews of ESPN, via NBA on ESPN. “More than I probably have before,” Curry said of how much thought he puts […]

NBA rivalries often stem from the players’ competitive nature. But while rivalries are often healthy for the sport, any player with sportsmanship knows how to give respect when it’s due. As a result, this paves the way for friendships and bonds that transcend beyond the court. Here is a look at 10 former NBA rivals […]

The Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t extend their winning streak to four games, falling 117-114 to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. LeBron James led the way with a triple-double, recording 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. In the aftermath of the loss, James addressed concerns about the team’s struggles against physical opponents, offering a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ three-game win streak came to an end Monday night in a 117-114 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Despite the defeat, LeBron James posted a triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. The Lakers fell to 16-13 on the season, but James quickly turned his focus to the team’s highly […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James moved past Derek Fisher into No. 2 on the franchise’s all-time 3-pointers made list with a first-quarter triple against the Detroit Pistons on Monday. LeBron now only trails Kobe Bryant on the list, who still has nearly 1,000 more 3-pointers made in a Lakers uniform. LeBron James finds his […]

Fans and media personalities have spent too many hours trying to pinpoint exactly why NBA television broadcast ratings are declining. Even stars on the level of LeBron James have shared varying opinions on playstyles, criticisms of the All-Star Game format, and how to fix the game. However, Taylor Jenkins and Ja Morant’s extremely salty Memphis […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ star LeBron James is continuing his attack on the record books, recently breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s for most minutes played in the regular season with 57,477 minutes already under his belt. Furthermore, he’s been expanding his illustrious signature sneaker line with the newest Nike LeBron 22 and recently partnering with Monopoly for a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Detriot Pistons on Monday night. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are on the injury report. Both Lakers players are listed as questionable. James is dealing with a left foot injury, while Davis has a left shoulder contusion after going for 10 points and 15 rebounds against the Sacramento Kings. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will return home on Monday against the Detroit Pistons following a successful 2-0 mini-road trip against the Sacramento Kings. For a team that has seen their share of injury concerns this season, the Lakers listed both LeBron James and Anthony Davis on their injury report ahead of their matchup with the […]

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their third straight win with a narrow road victory over the Sacramento Kings. LeBron James was excellent in this one, scoring 23 of his 32 points in the first half as he approaches the age of 40. It was the Lakers’ second straight road victory vs […]

As Colorado football gears up for the Alamo Bowl, the team’s two most valuable players took some time to capture and remake one of the greatest sports photos in history. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade would likely approve. The two-time NBA Finals championship duo for the Miami Heat were cornerstones of their team, just as […]