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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James went Stephen Curry mode during NBA All-Star practice on Saturday afternoon, draining a three-pointer from half court with little effort: .@KingJames from half court! pic.twitter.com/vkzOURe1qu — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 16, 2019 What’s crazy about this is that we marvel at it, but James and most other NBA […]

LeBron James is going to appear in his 15th consecutive All-Star Game this year, and the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is once again expected to lead his team to victory. LeBron is playing in his 16th season in the NBA, and despite the fact that he’s already 34 years old, the four-time MVP is still […]

While the general consensus is that Michael Jordan is the greatest NBA player who has ever lived, Los Angeles Laker star LeBron James is always somewhere in all-time great discussions, and it would be difficult to find someone who doesn’t at least have him in their top 10 of all-time. As for how he feels […]

Could Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James become an NBA owner one day? Possibly, but he says he has a lot more unfinished business to take care of as a player before he considers venturing into a front-office role: “We’ll see what happens,” said James, per HoopsHype. “I’ve got a lot more game to play. […]

On Friday, former quarterback Colin Kaepernick and the NFL announced that they had settled his joint collusion grievance. While no amount was disclosed, Kaepernick likely received a considerable financial settlement. When asked about the situation during All-Star Game Media Day, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James showed his support for Kaepernick. Here’s what the Lakers’ […]

This season, Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving has been in the center of quite a bit of team drama. He has repeatedly cited the team’s youth and inexperience as reasons for their struggles. At times, this frustration has boiled over into public comments criticizing some of the team’s young players. In mid-January, Irving gave former […]

LeBron James’ personal trainer, Mike Mancias, responded to a report that the Los Angeles Lakers’ Star is playing at 280 lbs due to his groin injury. What street?…Sesame Street? — Mike Mancias (@MikeMancias1) February 16, 2019 ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported on Friday that the ‘word on the street’ is that James is playing at 280 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has the Milwaukee Bucks sitting at the top of the league-wide standings, is a borderline favorite for MVP, and captain of his own hand-picked team opposite Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in Sunday’s All-Star game. Needless to say, the 23 year old’s massive fingerprints all over the NBA world this season. Still, […]

Kevin Durant said it best. Asked last week by The Athletic’s Anthony Slater for his thoughts on Team LeBron, which made him the number one pick in last week’s All-Star draft, the Golden State Warriors superstar took a shot at opposing captain Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ability to evaluate talent. “Giannis is not from here,” a smiling […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is listed at 250 pounds and is probably actually a bit more than that. However, right now, he is well over that weight. Since returning from his groin issue late last month, James has reportedly been playing at 280 pounds as a result of the injury messing with his […]

LeBron James has come to the defense of agent Rich Paul, who has come under fire as of late for being what James considers a “threat” to others in the business. In the same interview where he tossed bouquets at Duke’s Zion Williamson, James told ESPN that he doesn’t feel that his longtime friend has […]

A co-sign from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is every potential — and current — NBA player’s dream and Zion Williamson is living the dream. James sat down to talk to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, where he spoke with agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, close friend and associate Randy Mims, and Lakers teammates Kentavious Caldwell-Pope […]

During a timeout on Thursday, the New Orleans Pelicans’ game operations promoted their Feb. 23 matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers with pictures of LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the video board and Pelicans fans booed loudly. Davis has requested a trade and reportedly prefers to play with LeBron in Los Angeles. The two […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell reached out to Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James last summer for advice on how to become a better player and more consistent. Russell knew in the offseason that this was going to be a very important season for him. The lefty will become a restricted free […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the most important players in NBA history. Not only did he win six championships, six MVPS, and retire as the league’s all-time leading scorer, but the Los Angeles Lakers legend has also positioned himself as one of the most politically, socially, and culturally active professional athletes of all time. In […]

Often, basketball fans forget what it’s all about. They get lost in the heated playoff races and arguments over whose team or which player is better. Ultimately, they forget that the NBA is supposed to be fun. But artist Giovanni Contardi didn’t lose sight of that. On his Instagram page, jvenb, Contardi uses Rubik’s Cubes […]

Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen says LeBron James isn’t the same player as Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant. Pippen explained that James doesn’t have that ability to take over games or put simply, the killer instinct that Jordan and Kobe had during their careers. "When I look at LeBron, he's […]

Former NBA player Chris Bosh believes Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is the MVP of the league and he’s willing to interrupt a discussion about his friend, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, to say it. As a guest on the show “Undisputed,” Bosh says Antetokounmpo, and not Houston Rockets guard James Harden, should win the […]

BetOnline.ag has odds on who the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers will be next season. LaVar Ball currently sits at +50000 as an extremely outside chance. Jason Kidd +300 Tyronn Lue +350 Luke Walton +425 Mark Jackson +500 Brian Shaw +600 Magic Johnson +3300 Phil Jackson +3300 LeBron James +5000 Lavar Ball +50000 […]

Talks of LeBron James following “the ghost” and his footsteps off the court could be a lot more than friendly banter, as a recent report showcased the belief executives around the league had in the Los Angeles Lakers superstar owning a team, just like Michael Jordan does today. The Los Angeles Lakers forward clarified that […]

LeBron James’ pursuit of ownership of an NBA franchise is not a far-fetched dream, and others like Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson are hoping he can make that opportunity come true one day. Johnson, who purchased part ownership in the Los Angeles Dodgers a few years ago, knows what it takes to make a […]

Dwyane Wade came into this season as a soon-to-be retiree. Luka Doncic came into the league as a rookie from overseas. They will only play in the NBA for one season with each other. Wade has seen him play, though, and the Miami Heat legend has been very impressed. As they say, game recognizes game, […]

Over his last 10 games, Thunder guard NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook has averaged a triple double. The real star has been Paul George, who averaged 37 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 2.5 steals, and 6.0 made three-pointers per game on 50 percent shooting from the field and from beyond the arc. George is having a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the lowly Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, and superstar small forward LeBron James reportedly didn’t look “totally engaged” in the game, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. Despite finishing with a triple-double, James’ body language wasn’t good, as he had his head down most of the night and looked […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has spent the first 16 seasons of his NBA career chasing “the ghost” of Michael Jordan, along with the title of the greatest to ever play the game. League executives suggest the chase won’t be over when he calls it a career, bound to follow Jordan’s footsteps as a […]

The All-Star break is almost upon us, and while many expected that to be a point of joy, it is now the encapsulation of a pressure-cooker that will test LeBron James’ short-lived tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. The King signed a four-year, $154 million deal to make his way to La La Land this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers missed a huge opportunity to head into the All-Star break with their heads held high after a 117-113 loss on the road to the Atlanta Hawks. The purple and gold have now lost two in a row, four out of their last five and seven of their last 10 games, as […]

In the midst of an eight-day break before the Los Angeles Lakers resume their season, LeBron James will leave the country for a brief vacation, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, before heading to Charlotte to play in his 15th consecutive All-Star Game, as captain of his own team against Team Giannis. “You got to decompress […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered yet another defeat against a cellar-dwelling team, losing to the Atlanta Hawks 117-114 on Tuesday night. The Lakers, who are still trying to get back into the playoff picture, allowed the Hawks to snap a three-game skid at their expense. Now, Los Angeles is under .500 with a 28-29 record. This […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of missing the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year, despite the fact that they added one of the best players in the league in LeBron James. After losing to the Atlanta Hawks 117-114, the Lakers now have a win-loss record of 28-29 for the season. They are currently […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the All-Star break with back-to-back losses. In their last 10 games, they’ve only won three victories and now have a 28-29 record. LeBron James — the best player and leader of the team — was asked about whether or not his teammates have lost focus since the midseason break […]

With under two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young got a foul and the bucket over Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Check out the clip below posted by Dime. After the switch, Young immediately stepped on the gas pedal and drove hard to the rack. It didn’t faze him […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young just nutmegged Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. In their game on Tuesday, the Hawks executed a pick-and-roll play to perfection. In the clip below posted by Bleacher Report, Young made James silly by slipping in a pass between the latter’s legs. Perhaps the only bad thing about this clip […]

Atlanta Hawks fans tried to throw some major shade at Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James in Tuesday night’s matchup – chanting “Kobe’s better” prior to a missed free-throw attempt. Hawks fans are chanting "Kobe's better" at LeBron James 🤔 https://t.co/6dmW59iidc — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) February 13, 2019 James received the same verbal reception from […]

For the fifth year in a row, Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is the NBA’s highest-paid player. James is making around $88.7 million this season combining his Lakers contract and off the court earnings. LeBron signed a four-year, $153.5 million maximum contract with Los Angeles last summer. The four-time MVP is making $35,654,150 […]

With all of the talk about tampering in the NBA recently, it makes you wonder just how much the NBA itself has tampered in its own league. It’s not always just teams and players that stick their noses where they don’t belong. Sometimes, it’s the league office. So, yes, players and teams do tamper sometimes, […]

Ben Simmons has been following up winning the 2017-18 Rookie of the Year award with another fantastic season and will be playing in his first All-Star game on Feb. 17. At 6-foot-10, the first overall pick from the 2016 NBA draft is one of the most unique and talented players in the league. Despite this, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be facing the Atlanta Hawks tomorrow night, and their superstar, LeBron James, might not play. Josh Hart (knee tendinitis) is officially OUT for tomorrow vs. #Hawks. LeBron James (load management/groin) is listed as PROBABLE. #Lakers — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) February 12, 2019 LeBron James played the last three games for […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James says the team is missing second-year point guard Lonzo Ball on both ends of the floor right now. Ball has been out since Jan. 21 with a Grade 3 left ankle sprain. The Lakers have gone just 3-6 since then. “We have a huge piece still not with […]