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LeBron James is an old man for the NBA. It sometimes doesn’t look like it, but the Los Angeles Lakers start is already on the wrong side of 40 this season. Even though he’s already older than everyone in the league, though, LA still relies on LeBron more than fans want to power them through […]

Rich Paul is not happy with the hot takes about the Los Angeles Lakers playing better without his superstar client LeBron James. James is going through the 23rd year of his legendary NBA career. He has developed chemistry with co-stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, forming a potent trio on the Lakers squad. However, there […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have an NBA playoff spot to chase this late into the season. The ageless wonder LeBron James ignited those postseason hopes massively on Monday. All after posterizing Jabari Smith Jr. of the Houston Rockets. Smith attempted to time his leap and execute a block near the rim. Except James beat him […]

While playoff basketball’s outcomes will be determined by skill, depth, and experience, having the right seeding can work wonders, especially for a team that may need to catch some breaks if it has designs on getting to the NBA Finals. The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off one of the most impressive wins of their […]

The GOAT debate between the NBA’s Michael Jordan and LeBron James will never be settled, but Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar win for Sinners has sparked a new direction for it. In the wake of Jordan taking home his first-ever Oscar for Best Actor, new jokes have emerged connecting it to the Jordan-James debate. Of course, […]

All season, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs have been battling for position at the top of the NBA power rankings and the Western Conference standings. Right behind these two powerhouses in the West are the Los Angeles Lakers, who have seemed to find a groove late in the NBA season to […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their fifth straight win with an overtime home victory over the Denver Nuggets. This was an epic contest that featured a game-tying shot from Austin Reaves in regulation, and a game-winning jumper from Luka Doncic in the final seconds of the extra period. The Lakers had Doncic, Reaves, […]

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their fifth straight win with a narrow home victory over the Denver Nuggets in overtime. Los Angeles required some late-game magic to pull this one off, including a tying shot from Austin Reaves in regulation, and a game-winner from Luka Doncic in the extra frame. It […]

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers kept their winning ways going with an impressive overtime home win over the Denver Nuggets. It wasn’t always pretty for the Lakers, but ultimately, they got the game into the extra frame thanks to a perfectly executed play from Austin Reaves, and then won it on a late […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got a big win over the Denver Nuggets in overtime, and it took a lot of drama for them to get there. Austin Reaves purposely missed his free throw at the end of regulation and was able to get the ball back and make a floater to tie the game. At […]

LeBron James is setting examples on and off the court. The four-time NBA champion revealed that he sets a special example for his daughter Zhuri, which starts right in their household. “The way I treat her mother,” LeBron told reporters, per People, on Thursday, March 12, following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 142-130 win over the […]

Colin Cowherd offered a new comparison involving LeBron James and Michael Jordan during the latest episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, discussing James’ evolving offensive role with the Los Angeles Lakers. The comments came after the Lakers’ 142-130 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, a game that showcased the team’s offensive depth […]

LeBron James did not have to do much in his return from his elbow injury on Thursday, as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves carried the Los Angeles Lakers over the Chicago Bulls, 142-130, at Crypto.com Arena. James had missed their last three games, which the Lakers all won, with Doncic and Reaves balling out. Against […]

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves may look like kids when they prank each other, but when it is time to take the floor, they are all business for the Los Angeles Lakers. On Thursday, they clocked in at Crypto.com Arena and led the Lakers to the win over the Chicago Bulls, 142-130. Doncic had a […]

It will be interesting to see how the Los Angeles Lakers handle LeBron James’ legacy once he inevitably hangs up his sneakers. James has spent the past eight seasons with the Lakers, and he brought a title to LA back in 2020, which means that he should already be a legend of the franchise in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers might have a playoff dilemma on their hands when it comes using LeBron James. NBA insider Brett Siegel took part in the latest episode of Clutch Scoops with Tomer Azarly on March 12. Los Angeles seems to be playing better without James, but Siegel argues they still need to play him […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Both teams are battling injuries, however. For the Lakers, LeBron James is set to return from a three-game absence after dealing with injury concerns. The Lakers have been cautious regarding the 41-year-old’s availability. He dealt with a right hip contusion and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Chicago Bulls at home on Thursday evening. Leading up to the contest, L.A. revealed LeBron James’ initial status update, providing a glimpse of his availability. Reports indicate that James, who is dealing with a right hip contusion along with arthritis in his left foot, is […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo was amidst a monster stretch heading into Tuesday night, not many people expected the type of performance the 28-year-old had against the Washington Wizards. Heat star Bam Adebayo scored an unbelievable 83 points, which now ranks as the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, a feat he […]

LOS ANGELES – Tuesday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves hit three consecutive games that LeBron James has been out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup due to injury. James has been dealing with a couple of ailments, but Lakers head coach JJ Redick isn’t really surprised that the Lakers star has needed some time off […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James caught strays on social media on Tuesday after Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo went off for a mind-blowing 83 points. Adebayo had himself a night in their win over the Washington Wizards, 150-129, breaking Lakers icon Kobe Bryant’s record for the second-highest scoring game in league history. While many […]

One of the most dynamic power couples in the basketball world is A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo. The star of the Las Vegas Aces and the star of the Miami Heat have forged a tight unity around love and basketball. If only there were a movie made about that. On Tuesday, the Heat took on […]

The entire NBA world is stunned by Bam Adebayo’s historic scoring night on Tuesday in the Miami Heat’s 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards. Adebayo, who entered the night averaging a little less than 19 points per game, made it his goal to destroy the Wizards defense. Buoyed by a 31-point first quarter, the Heat […]

We’re back with continued coverage of the NBA as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for this upcoming Western Conference tilt. The Minnesota Timberwolves (40-24) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (39-25) in their third and final meeting, Los Angeles leading the series 2-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Timberwolves-Lakers prediction and pick. The […]

LeBron James has seen a lot during his NBA playing days. The Los Angeles Lakers star is speaking out about something that is bugging him. James said in an interview that he finds NBA officiating to be inconsistent. James made the comments while speaking with former NBA guard Steve Nash, on the Mind the Game […]

Update: LeBron James will not play for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to go head-to-head on Tuesday night. LeBron James has been dealing with injury concerns, so is he playing tonight? The Lakers defeated the New York Knicks […]

LeBron James has been in and out of the lineup for the Lakers this season due to a slew of injuries that have plagued him. Throughout that time, Los Angeles is 9-2 when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves play in his absence. This has been a popular fact amongst NBA fans and media, using it […]

Update: LeBron James has been upgraded to questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Marc Stein. LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have been without LeBron James for the past two games after the 23-year veteran took a hard fall during the team’s loss to the Denver Nuggets […]

Reggie Miller gave his definitive list for fans’ NBA GOAT debate, which is typically led by the Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, and the late Kobe Bryant. Miller explained his take in a unique way, differentiating between the player with the best pure talent and the player with […]

For the longest of time, Los Angeles Lakers fans were clamoring to see all three of their Big 3 on the court together. However, of late, a concerning trend has emerged, with multiple metrics suggesting that the Lakers are actually a better team when only Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic start, and LeBron James sits […]

Dillon Brooks is like a heat-seeking missile whose goal is to make life a living pain for LeBron James to deal with on the hardwood. This season alone, in matchups between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, Brooks has always brought something extra for the Lakers to try and stick it to James. But […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing the New York Knicks without LeBron James as he’s dealing with several injuries. The latest one he suffered was in their latest matchup against the Denver Nuggets, where he hurt his elbow, but it doesn’t seem as if that’s the injury that’s particularly holding him back, according to ESPN’s […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers will hit the floor at home for a marquee matchup against the rolling New York Knicks. LeBron James is on the injury report for this game and has now been ruled out after initially being listed as questionable due to both a left elbow contusion and left foot […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming into their matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday having won four of their last five games. They’re in the midst of a home stand that will carry them through the upcoming week. And it’s possible they have reinforcements on the way. LeBron James was upgraded on the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards revealed his all-time starting five during a recent interview with Ahmad Rashad, and the list notably did not include LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA shared the interview as the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare to host the Orlando Magic on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video. […]

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero is set to reach another milestone in his young career as he plays in the 250th regular-season game of his NBA career Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The achievement places Banchero in rare statistical company across league history. According to the Orlando Magic’s public relations account on X, formerly known […]

All-NBA conversations usually belong to the well-established suspects, the brand-name stars who have occupied the discussion for the better part of two decades, even if those All-Stars are having a down year. LeBron James and James Harden still reside in that tier of talent. However, James Borrego’s new-look New Orleans Pelicans need to make a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss Friday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers after suffering a left elbow contusion in Thursday night’s 120-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets, the team announced. Late in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s game in Denver, James took a hard fall on a layup attempt. LeBron landed awkwardly […]

LeBron James added another line to a résumé that already sits alone in basketball history. During Thursday night’s game, James became the NBA’s all-time leader in made field goals, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with his 15,838th made shot, per Yahoo. The basket looked familiar too, a controlled fadeaway that echoed the kind of shot fans remember […]