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LeBron James revealed his personal stance on load management after a wave of rest awaits some of the best NBA players this season. The Los Angeles Lakers star will be 35 years old before the end of the year, and it’s not far fetched to think the franchise would look to sit him for a […]

The dilemma of load management is one that has taken the NBA by the throat this season, with players, fans, and coaches divided by it all. Fans hate it, players hate it, but coaches and front offices love it. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James explained why the players of today are in need of […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam is slowly emerging as one of the best two-way players in the league, and he displayed that on Sunday by denying Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Last season’s Most Improved Player sent a statement to the rest of the NBA, as he emphatically rejected the four-time MVP’s shot to […]

With his robust build and athletic prowess, many believe that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James could have easily made it to the National Football League if he wasn’t such a talented basketball player. “The King” once again teased fans with his quarterback skills prior to the Lakers’ hosting of the defending champions Toronto Raptors […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat on Friday at Staples Center, LeBron James and Anthony Davis shared a funny moment in the locker room. Davis was talking to the media when James came out of the shower talking loudly. That’s when Davis told The King to settle down: LeBron came out of […]

The NCAA suspended Ohio State football star Chase Young, and Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James isn’t happy about it. Per CBS Sports, Young will not play on Saturday against Maryland while the school looks into what it is calling “a possible NCAA issue.” An official statement from the program did not elaborate on the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was in an understandably good mood on Friday following his team’s impressive 95-80 victory against one of his former teams, the Miami Heat. James was outstanding yet again for the Lakers, logging 25 points (on 10-of-19 shooting), four 3-pointers, four rebounds, and six assists, in 36 minutes played. The […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, turning 35 this December, continues to play at an elite level and is not about to relinquish his throne atop the NBA royalty. When asked about whether he intends to follow some sort of load management program to preserve his body this season, James dismissed the idea and said […]

Prior to the start of the 2019-20 season, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James heard all the chatter that he is already way past his prime. When asked about the idea that he’s already “washed”, James savagely took another shot at his naysayers and told them to “meet me at the cleaners” per Ben Golliver […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic may have lost the epic matchup last weekend with LeBron James and his Los Angeles Lakers — punctuated by monster triple-doubles by each star no less — but the Mavs sophomore made up for it by beating a James record instead. The 20-year-old finished the game against the visiting New […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a fast start this season. After cruising to a relatively easy victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night, Los Angeles is now sitting with a seven-game win streak and only one loss thus far. Last year, LeBron James got his new team off […]

LeBron James has teamed up with several talented superstars over the course of his career, but his latest pairing with Anthony Davis on the Los Angeles Lakers seems to be a match made in heaven. James’ former coach Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra certainly thinks so, as he shared his two cents on the AD-LeBron […]

LeBron James has become the third player to amass 1,000 20-point games in an NBA career, doing so after scoring a 3-pointer with less than four minutes remaining against the Miami Heat. James scored the deep triple off an Anthony Davis assist, bringing his game tally to 22 markers. He finished the game with 25 […]

Shannon Sharpe has built a reputation as one of the most loyal fans of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Even though he’s working as an NBA analyst for FOX Sports, he still finds ways to show his support for the four-time MVP. He actually believes that Bron is the greatest basketball player of all-time. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is 100 percent again, which is why he’s playing like the best player in the world once more. A serious groin injury forced James to miss 17 consecutive games last season. Although he came back on Jan. 31, it was clear LeBron still wasn’t at 100 percent. […]

Through the Los Angeles Lakers’ first seven games of the season, superstar forward LeBron James is playing great defense. James wasn’t his usual self on defense last season for the Lakers because of his groin injury. Now that he’s healthy again and has Anthony Davis by his side, LeBron looks engaged on defense and that […]

Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat notched 30 points in the first half against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Those 30 points in one half matched a feat not done by a Heat player since LeBron James was taking Miami to the NBA Finals every season: Jimmy Butler is the first Heat player with […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is used to getting more wide open looks since LeBron James joined the team last season. With the team adding a lot of fresh faces this year, the third year player bared that some of his new teammates are still getting used to playing with a superstar of James’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has been so impressed with star forward LeBron James’ defense. Now that he’s healthy again, James is playing stellar defense, something Vogel — a defense-minded coach — loves to see. “(LeBron is) working really hard … I couldn’t be more impressed with his commitment on that end and […]

There is plenty of talk happening when it comes to who the greatest player is of all time. Since NBA players play in different eras, it’s hard to say whether Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is better than six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan or top scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. However, James’ former teammate Channing Frye […]

The cornucopia of nuggets stemming from the breakup between Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors are slowly trickling out week after week. The latest, a conversation between coach Steve Kerr and Bill Simmons of The Ringer, revealed Durant needed recognition and the validation for besting LeBron James in the NBA Finals. Durant helped the […]

Three-time champion Dwyane Wade fired back at critics who feel that Lakers superstar LeBron James is washed. James, who is a long-time friend and former teammate of Wade, put on a fantastic show in Tuesday night’s 118-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The King logged 35 minutes, scoring a team-high 30 points on 10-of-19 shooting […]

LeBron James continues to prove the haters wrong. In their game against the Chicago Bulls last night, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar notched his third triple-double in as many games. With that, James made history for the Purple and Gold by becoming the first Laker since Magic Johnson to register three consecutive trip-doubles. James led […]

Some people love him, while some hate him. But whatever people do, they always pay attention to LeBron James. Some fans at the United Center in Chicago were having some fun heckling The King while he was on the bench in the Los Angeles Lakers – Chicago Bulls showdown last night. James, in jest, savagely […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, at 34-years old and in year 17 of his career, just notched his third straight triple-double in their 118-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Following his magnificent performance, James took a shot at his haters who called him “washed” with a savage tweet: #WashedKing 🤫👑 https://t.co/gM9mrkBvbF — LeBron James […]

LeBron James was hyped up when Alex Caruso converted on a fastbreak and-one play for the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter of their game against the Chicago Bulls. The King gave Caruso a chest bump to celebrate the impressive play. Asked about it after the game, Caruso hilariously warned James to consider the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to come back against a Chicago Bulls team that grabbed an early 19-point lead, but struggled to ward off LeBron James and a strong effort from the bench. Following a 118-112 win after a 38-point fourth quarter, James had tall praise for the second unit. “There’s going to be […]

Now on his 17th season in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James doesn’t look like he is planning to slow down anytime soon. The four-time MVP, in fact, actually looks sharper than ever in his second season with the Lakers. Retired NBA player turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins recently shared a conversation he […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James just notched his third straight triple-double and he’s now the oldest player to do so. In their comeback win against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, James dropped 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. Per Justin Kubatko of Stat Muse, James beat Jason Kidd — one of the Lakers’ […]

LeBron James made history on Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, as he became the first Los Angeles Lakers player since the inimitable Magic Johnson to register a triple-double in three consecutive games. LeBron James' the first #Lakers' player since Magic Johnson with 3 straight triple doubles: – 39 points, 12 rebounds, 16 assists– 21 […]

The Chicago Bulls have decided to poke fun at Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ fondness for Taco Tuesdays. During the pre-game introductions of the Bulls’ home game against the Lakers at the United Center on Tuesday, a man dressed in a taco costume was seen gyrating close to the “The King”. Accompanied by the […]

Six games into the season, and Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis already seem to have great chemistry on the court, especially in the pick-and-roll game. Everyone knew James and Davis were going to be a dynamic duo for the Lakers, but most pundits thought it would take time for the two […]

During Monday’s duel between the Brooklyn Nets and the New Orleans Pelicans, Nets fans chanted “LeBron didn’t want you” at Brandon Ingram while the forward was on the free-throw line. Per Michael Lee of The Athletic, Ingram was not fazed by the chants and casually drained both free throws and scored on the next offensive […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstars Anthony Davis and LeBron James already seem to have great chemistry on the court, especially in the pick-and-roll game. Davis, fresh off of winning the Player of the Week Award, admits he’s “surprised” how quickly he and LeBron have meshed, via Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy: .@AntDavis23 says he’s surprised […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is looking forward to playing in the 2020 All-Star game, which will take place in Chicago. Barring something unforeseen happening, James will play in his 16th consecutive All-Star game: LeBron, in Chicago today, on '20 ASG: "Chicago this year in February, it’s going to be warm? I’m looking forward […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is beloved in Akron, OH for his basketball skills, but his philanthropy comes at a close second with his I Promise School bringing positivity in the community. The project was opened with the support of the LeBron James Family Foundation in 2018 and has strived to provide education to […]

Now with six games under their belt this season, it is apparent that the new-formed partnership between LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers has been off to a tremendous start. So much so, that his pair has matched an early-season scoring record set by one of L.A.’s most dominant duos in […]

LeBron James has intended for the Los Angeles Lakers to become a team known for its defense from the start of the season. While that is expected to be a process with so many new faces and a new coach at the helm, James has stood firm in that belief and is confident the Lakers […]

LeBron James had huge praise for Dwight Howard after a double-double night and a vintage performance against the San Antonio Spurs. Howard tallied 14 points on a perfect 7-of-7 shooting night, along with 13 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in 21 minutes, giving the Los Angeles Lakers the punch they direly need from him […]