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Nike has put up two enormous billboards of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in downtown L.A. James signed a four-year deal with the Lakers in July, and the four-time league MVP is now the biggest attraction in the City of Angels. How good does that look from @Nike…Right outside of our ESPN LA studios pic.twitter.com/6U0mMDaW5E […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to open their regular season against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18. The season is nearly upon us, but the Lakers are still dealing with some nagging injury issues. One of the players still dealing with some problems is second-year point guard Lonzo Ball. As […]

The San Antonio Spurs announced Monday that starting point guard Dejounte Murray suffered a torn ACL in his right knee Sunday against the Houston Rockets and will likely miss the entire 2018-19 season. One of Murray’s close friends in the league, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, was devastated upon hearing the news and offered […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a strong advocate of swingman Kyle Kuzma and guard Lance Stephenson, so much so that the four-time MVP believes the two will become fan favorites this season. A case could be made that Kuzma is already beloved by Laker fans after his strong rookie season, while Stephenson figures […]

The new-look Los Angeles Lakers have been making a strong case as one of the most exciting teams this upcoming season. But head coach Luke Walton has been managing LeBron James’ minutes, making sure that his superstar and the rest of the team peaks at the start of the regular season. According to Kyle Goon […]

When LeBron James announced this summer that he would be suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers for the next four season, many were intrigued by how Lonzo Ball would fit beside him. Unfortunately, we have yet to see them take the floor together as Ball has been recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery in July. […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton says star small forward LeBron James and second-year point guard Lonzo Ball will “likely” play together for the first time next Wednesday when the team takes on the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas. As earlier reported by ClutchPoints’ Ryan Ward, Walton is giving James the night off against […]

LeBron James took to Instagram to wish his son, Bronny, a happy 14th birthday. Bronny James is the oldest of James’ three kids and the young hooper’s basketball highlights were a common sight this past summer. As the son of the best and most famous basketball player in the world, Bronny James’ highlights always drum […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James once again took to Twitter to accuse some bogus workout trainers on their basketball training scams. Straight up G!! Beware of the scammer 🤡 workout trainers! This will not make your kids better at all. 🤦🏾‍♂️ https://t.co/RqBkw1YXb7 — LeBron James (@KingJames) October 5, 2018 Take it from the four-time […]

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have been best friends for a long time, but that doesn’t mean they can’t laugh at each other’s mistakes on the court from time to time. That was the case on Friday night as the Los Angeles Lakers star watched Wade play in the Miami Heat’s preseason game against the […]

According to a report from Joe Vardon of The Athletic, the Toronto Raptors were “dark horse” contenders to sign LeBron James at one point during the summer before the superstar eventually decided to join the Los Angeles Lakers. “I think at one point, Toronto was kind of a dark horse there. I think there was […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has always been a big fan of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James even though the four-time league MVP has been a thorn in his side, and that trend continued Friday after the Clippers’ practice. Rivers, who now shares the same stadium as James, says LeBron is the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is indeed not one to just “shut up and dribble.” James showed up in a preseason game clothed in a Colin Kaepernick shirt, an obvious show of support for the former NFL star: LeBron showed up to the Lakers' preseason game in a Colin Kaepernick shirt. pic.twitter.com/K42uReODiP — SportsCenter […]

At 33 years of age, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James does not appear to show any signs of slowing down. However, a redditor that goes by the username u/Johnaldinho recently brought forth a very interesting (and meticulous) statistic that seems to prove that James is actually literally slowing down. The discussion does get a bit […]

When Los Angeles Lakers newcomer LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers a few months back, he pretty much blew the entire Eastern Conference wide open. Every single team in the East — except for the Cleveland Cavaliers, of course, but including the Raptors — got a significant boost in their Playoffs hopes, and to say that […]

LeBron James didn’t back down on his support for teammate Brandon Ingram after a rousing 31-point performance to earn the Los Angeles Lakers’ first preseason win on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. James had been encouraged by Ingram’s talent, giving him props even after a four-point, five-foul 19-minute stint in a narrow loss to […]

As the 2018-19 season approaches, there are a ton of must-see games on the schedule. The league has no shortage of compelling storylines and the rivalries, anticipated returns, and electrifying rookies are only a few of the reasons to tune into the NBA this season. The NBA is a star-driven league so most of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James loves three things in life: Basketball, his family, and wine. So when the four-time league MVP when on a diet recently which included no wine drinking, James says his attachment to wine was enhanced even more. If you follow James on social media, you know that he often posts […]

Zach LaVine and his family are diehard basketball fans and their dogs can attest to this fact. Well, they won’t be able to tell you that, but their names are revealing. In a video post by the the Chicago Bulls on Twitter, LaVine is seen with a pack of good boys. Two of his father’s dogs […]

Versatility is the name of the game for the revamped Los Angeles Lakers as head coach Luke Walton will be featuring a new starting lineup in Thursday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. With Lonzo Ball still recovering from knee surgery and veteran Rajon Rondo getting the night off to rest, 6-foot-10 Brandon Ingram will get […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose reached 30 years of age on Thursday. To honor his birthday, the NBA’s social media team created a tribute video that highlights some of the outstanding plays Rose has made over the course of his career in the league. After seeing this tribute video, Lakers superstar LeBron James noted that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost two preseason games against the Denver Nuggets in the midst of the LeBron James era, but the team has already started to show semblance of their identity — a run-and-gun squad that will test opponents’ fitness and willingness to get back on defense. “You see those young legs out […]

After hearing several reports of targeted burglaries in his area, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has decided to ramp up the security at his house in Los Angeles. Ordinary surveillance cameras do the trick in most cases, but James has taken home security to another level. According to a report from TMZ, the homes […]

ESPN NBA analyst Stan Van Gundy was faced with his first hot-seat question of his new gig, asked to weigh in the never-ending debate of picking Lakers forward LeBron James or Michael Jordan as the greatest player of all-time. Van Gundy gave James a slight edge for that title “I’ll tell you why the difference […]

NBA fans have gotten used to LeBron James being at the pinnacle of the basketball world, but eventually, we’ll all witness his fall from grace. He’s the best basketball player in the world. There’s no disputing that. Regardless of where your loyalty lies, you can’t deny that his combination of athleticism, passing, scoring and basketball […]

From being an assistant head coach with the Golden State Warriors to being the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Luke Walton has come a long way. His coaching brilliance was on display early in his career, holding the fort for a recovering Steve Kerr, which led the Warriors to a 39-4 start in […]

Newly signed Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee is one of those pieces who was compelled to join the team when LeBron James migrated to Hollywood. Usually known for his on-court blunders and unfortunate hilarious antics on the hardwood, we often forget how talented and productive he really is when channeled by the right team. […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton says the team will be following LeBron James’ lead all season. James is not only the best player in the game, but he’s also the oldest player on the Lakers at 33 years old. Luke Walton on LeBron James' impact on his teammates: "There's definitely a respect that […]

Los Angeles Lakers tickets have typically been a hot item, but now that future Hall of Famer LeBron James has arrived in Hollywood, the demand for them is off the charts. Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports has reports that not only is the Lakers’ opener in Portland on Oct 18. StubHub’s top-selling game, but the demand for […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made this Staples Center debut Tuesday night and the atmosphere was electric. The best player in basketball is now in the biggest media market, so the hype surrounding the Lakers this season is going to be substantial. When James was introduced in the starting lineup, the Staples Center crowd […]

Yahoo Sports senior writer Chris Haynes defended Lakers forward LeBron James on the set of Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed, going against perennial James critic Skip Bayless, who questioned his leadership after a Game 1 debacle in the NBA Finals. Bayless, a lifelong Michael Jordan admirer and apologist, intended to vault Kevin Durant above James, claiming […]

Lakers star LeBron James was encouraged by the talent showcased by his teammates Brandon Ingram upon his home debut at the Staples Center on Tuesday night, telling Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports plenty of enticing praise for the third-year swingman. “I had a conversation LeBron briefly after last night’s game, and you know what kid […]

The arrival of LeBron James instantly pushed the Los Angeles Lakers back to relevance once again. Coming off his historic season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 33-year-old future Hall of Famer was voted a favorite for the MVP award this season, as well as the best small forward in the league. John Schuhmann conducted the 17th […]

On Tuesday night at the Staples Center, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers had an opportunity to bounce back from their loss to the Denver Nuggets in the team’s preseason opener. Unfortunately, Los Angeles fell short on their home floor with the team unable to get off a shot at the buzzer in the […]

Much has been said about Lance Stephenson’s addition to the Los Angeles Lakers. Most reactions have poked fun at the enigmatic shooting guard for being one-fourth of L.A.’s “Meme Team,” but LeBron James is singing a different tune, even praising his new teammate as someone who’ll run through a wall for the Lakers. Well, Stephenson […]

Like a baby’s first step, solid food, and whatnot, LeBron James’ set of firsts in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey are events that are all worth noting. The hype is real and James is building his new kingdom under the bright lights of Hollywood. So when the four-time MVP managed to hammer down his first […]

LeBron James is the latest superstar to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, effectively filling the void left by Kobe Bryant. James is filling more than just that superstar void; he’s also taking Kobe’s old stall in a newly renovated Staples Center locker room. Kobe stans will be furious. LeBron is in Kobe’s old stall(s) […]

We all had the chance to see LeBron James playing in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform during his preseason debut against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. Now we will finally get to see James don the purple and gold before a raucous Lakers crowd in Los Angeles when they take on the Nuggets in the […]

In only a few short days of training camp, newly-signed Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo has been surprised by LeBron James’ leadership, now under a different light after playing alongside him. “I played against him for 13 years now, but obviously I think what your hear versus what you see is a little […]