LeBron James Articles - Page 310

Rookie center Moe Wagner is one of the more underrated young pieces on the Los Angeles Lakers. Wagner, 21-years-old, was the Lakers’ first-round pick this past summer but he’s failed to find a consistent role in the rotation. That being said, his best outing of the season came on Sunday against the Washington Wizards and […]

After being thoroughly dismantled by John Wall and the Washington Wizards on Sunday night, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James had a favorable comparison for the lightning-quick guard — Russell Westbrook. LeBron James on John Wall: "He dictated the game. He had energy and we didn't. He kept us on our heels all night. John, […]

When you play for one of the biggest franchises in sports history, every single game is analyzed and broken down to a tee. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James knew this would happen when he signed a deal with the L.A. mega team this offseason. However, he is doing everything in his power to downplay the […]

LeBron James tallied 29 points, five rebounds, and four assists in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 126-111 loss to the Houston Rockets earlier this week. James Harden erupted for 50 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in a game that seemed to test the fortitude of the LeBron-led LA Lakers. Fox Sports’ Marcellus Wiley was critical […]

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers made a bit of history as both LeBron James and Lonzo Ball each registered triple-doubles against the Charlotte Hornets. It’s not a common occurrence that two players from the same team both put up triple-doubles in the same game, and this was definitely quite an accomplishment for both […]

With one third of the regular season already in the books, it appears that the Los Angeles Lakers are finally finding their rhythm as a team. The Lakers made easy work of the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night, ending the ballgame, 128-100. After the big win, team superstar LeBron James had nothing but good things […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James took a light jab at Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan after the latter’s love tap on Malik Monk’s head spread over social media. On the video, Jordan appeared to have missed his first smack on Monk, which LeBron jokingly pointed out after reporters asked him to chime in on […]

When Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball came out of college, there was one thing that pretty much everyone was in agreement on concerning his game: he was a terrific playmaker. You know who else agrees? LeBron James. After the Lakers’ win over the Charlotte Hornets in which both James and Ball notched triple-doubles, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers routed the Charlotte Hornets by a score of 128-100 on Saturday night, and during the night, LeBron James and Lonzo Ball both ended up with triple-doubles. That marked the first time two Lakers players had triple-doubles in the same game since Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did so back in 1982. […]

It’s still weird for some people to see LeBron James and Lance Stephenson on the same team considering they were rivals for so many years. But now that they are on the Los Angeles Lakers together, The King and Born Ready are making the most of it. Saturday night against the Charlotte Hornets, Lance Stephenson […]

When LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers this past summer, Hollywood was salivating over the prospect of James and Lonzo Ball teaming up for the next several years. On Saturday night against the Charlotte Hornets, everyone received a glimpse of just what these two are capable of in tandem: LeBron James (24p 12r […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in Charlotte Saturday night taking on Kemba Walker and the Hornets, and Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James notched a triple-double before the third quarter even ended. With 2:05 remaining in the third quarter, LeBron James had 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, marking the 75th time in his legendary career […]

We may never see Showtime at the level of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and James Worthy ever again, but there is no question that these current Los Angeles Lakers — more often being LeBron James, Lonzo Ball, and JaVale McGee — may bring back some memories of it. Like Saturday night against the Charlotte Hornets, for […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers for some time now, and the Lakers are reportedly not going to give away picks and their top young players in a trade unless it nets them Davis, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Anthony Davis can become an […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James met Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan for the first time when he was 16-years-old and it’s a day The King will never forget. The Lakers are in Charlotte to take on the Hornets on Saturday, so naturally, LeBron James was asked about […]

LeBron James’ acumen at the free-throw line hasn’t been much to write home about, one of the very few aspects of his dominant career that could use some refinement at this stage of his game. Yet the recent struggles at the charity stripe have been dumbfounding after seeming to recover gracefully from an early-season slump. […]

Fox Sports 1 voice Colin Cowherd had some harsh words for Kawhi Leonard, claiming he is not a leader and the antithesis of LeBron James after the Toronto Raptors cruised past the Golden State Warriors without him on Wednesday night. The host of The Herd ripped into Leonard’s lack of charisma and reserved personality as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers expressed some dismay at the challenge of defending the Houston Rockets, especially when it comes to their propensity to bait players into fouls. LeBron James and Lonzo Ball were two players who saw how James Harden went on to put up a monster 50-point triple-double, consisting of a long parade to […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets dropped 50 points on the Los Angeles Lakers, and LeBron James found his team’s defense unacceptable. Per Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, James raised the fact that the Lakers put Harden on the free throw line too many times. In their win on Thursday, Harden had 19 free-throw attempts and […]

After Thursday night’s 126-111 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden now has the most 50-point triple-doubles in NBA history. Harden, who’s in his 10th NBA season and his seventh with the Rockets, had 50 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists while shooting 14-26 from the field (and 18-19 from […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was clearly feeling it when he knocked down a super long 3-pointer in Thursday night’s game against the Houston Rockets. LeBron received the ball on the wing early in third quarter, and given how far out he was when he caught out, it seemed as though he’d attack the […]

You’ve been asking for it and we’ve finally decided to start it. Today marks episode one of the ClutchPoints NBA Podcast. Hosted by Clutchpoints’ Frank Smith, Tomer Azarly, and Ryan Ward, we circle the NBA discussing the week’s most intriguing storylines. This week’s topics include Golden State Warriors’ star Kevin Durant wanting a statue, an […]

Prior to Friday’s matchup against the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was asked about rumors that teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been heavily involved in trade talks. James, usually coy and cryptic with his words, surprisingly did not have much positivity to offer Caldwell-Pope. https://twitter.com/pickuphoop/status/1073370241470816257 “It’s a business. If you get traded that doesn’t […]

It’s too early to make any MVP predictions, but Luke Walton believes that LeBron James should be at the top of any list for MVP. James is off to a scorching hot start with the Los Angeles Lakers and he’s the driving force in the team’s 17-10 record. “He 100 percent should be near, if […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James hasn’t had any personal interaction with Phil Jackson since he signed with the Lakers in July, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. In 2016 when he was still with the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron said he lost all respect for Phil Jackson after Jackson characterized James’ business associates as […]

LeBron James is a Los Angeles Laker, but it wasn’t always a sure thing. There was speculation that James would stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers or potentially sign with a team like the Philadelphia 76ers or the Houston Rockets. But according to James, “Not much” thought was put into signing with the Rockets over the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has earned four MVP trophies over the course of his 16-year career in the NBA. A fine achievement, to be sure. However, there are some, including longtime friend Dwyane Wade, who feel The King should have been given a few more. “He could’ve been MVP so many times,” Wade […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton has been encouraged by LeBron James’ shooting prowess throughout their brief time together, admitting the four-time MVP has shot the ball beyond his expectations. “He’s a much better shooter than I would have anticipated,” said Walton, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “Like, just watching him day to […]

The 3-point revolution has ensnared even those not really known for their long-range antics. Take for one Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who is not only avidly taking trifectas, but doing so from longer distances than ever before. Today’s pace-and-space era has also seen teams take 3-pointers from further away from the line, the […]

In a recent interview with Uninterrupted, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recounted a run-in he had with a pair of disgruntled Cavs fans in 2010. When James decided to take his talents to South Beach in the summer of 2010, leaving the Cavs after seven great seasons, a lot of fans in Cleveland turned […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge are the model of consistency. According to Jordan Howenstine of the Spurs’ PR department, LeBron James and LaMarcus Aldridge are the only two players in the NBA to score 500+ points in every season since 2006. LaMarcus Aldridge hit the 500 point mark for […]

Did Phil Jackson sneak into the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice facility? The former head coach of the Lakers is a legend in Los Angeles, but it’s somewhat surprising to see him show up at the team facility. He was spotted with Kurt Rambis, who serves as a senior basketball adviser: Phil Jackson (left) and Kurt […]

ESPN released their list of the 20 most dominant athletes of 2018, and Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden and Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James were the only NBA players to make the list. ESPN used a different methodology to come up with their list than most rankings do, emphasizing that they graded athletes […]

Josh Hart posted a video to Twitter of LeBron James leaving him hanging on a high five. But James saw the video and realized his mistake, apologizing with a hilarious gif: 🤣🤣🤣🤣My bad my G!! pic.twitter.com/J0E1oBtzZJ — LeBron James (@KingJames) December 11, 2018 Remember when people talked about how James wouldn’t want to play for […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has recorded a list of accolades longer than a country mile over the course of his career in the NBA. However, his latest achievement is a true testament to the longevity of his greatness. Playing against his long-time friend in Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade for what was likely […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma says he’s glad he got to witness what was likely the final on-court meeting between LeBron James and Dwyane Wade: “That’s like a legendary hoop moment,” Kuzma said during his postgame interview. “I was glad to witness it, especially at the end of the game when they went 1-on-1 […]

LeBron James has had some time to adjust to his new team. It’s time to assess where he is at after spending over a quarter of the season with the Los Angeles Lakers. James is a Laker, which still feels so odd to type. The Los Angeles Lakers roster presents a unique challenge for The […]

LeBron James’ emotional last dance against longtime friend Dwyane Wade didn’t keep him from having an edge to his game, as he reminded a Miami Heat player what he does best. The Los Angeles Lakers forward wasn’t shy to list his own accolades right in front of his teammates and opponents. “I’m also leading the […]

LeBron James is going home a happy man. Following his final showdown with close friend Dwyane Wade, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar showed off a special souvenir from his once partner-in-crime back when they were both with the Miami Heat: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrPOzGphfYM/ James and Wade traded their respective game-worn jerseys after their hard-fought game that came […]