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You surely don’t need me to tell you that the battle between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Father Time remains one of the most hotly-contested rivalries in the history of professional sports. At age 40, in his 22nd NBA season, with over 70,000 regular season and postseason minutes on his odometer, LeBron is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell 111-101 to the Boston Celtics on the road Saturday night. LeBron James left the game with a groin injury and could be out for a few weeks. Lakers head coach JJ Redick elaborated on what the team needs to do in James’ absence. “I think we just have to continue […]

LeBron James suffered a groin strain in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Boston Celtics and had to leave the game. There now seems to be a timeline of how long James could be sidelined with the injury, according to ESPN Shams Charania. “Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is […]

The Boston Celtics took down the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night, and in a game filled with superstar players, it was Jayson Tatum who took control of the contest. With LeBron James on the other side of the court, Tatum kept it real when discussing what it means to compete against one of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had their eight-game win streak broken against the Boston Celtics, losing 111-101. The Lakers had been dominating throughout their streak, but the Celtics may have been their hardest test so far. Though they lost, LeBron James took away an important lesson from the game about his team. “We can compete versus […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have looked very good since trading for Luka Doncic, but everything changed in Hollywood on Sunday night. Late in the Lakers’ 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics, star forward LeBron James limped off the court with a groin injury. James doesn’t seem to think the groin injury is that serious, but […]

The groin injury LeBron James suffered in Saturday’s contest against the Boston Celtics goes back to concerns about the one he had on Christmas Day of 2018. However, the Los Angeles Lakers star believes this time is different in a positive way. James suffered the injury midway through the fourth quarter of the highly anticipated showdown […]

LeBron James entered TD Garden Center ready for primetime with the Los Angeles Lakers. He leaves the Boston Celtics loss with a concerning injury prognosis. James left the 111-101 loss with a left groin injury. He left at the 6:44 mark in the fourth quarter. The Lakers and their fans received this update via ESPN […]

After watching the Los Angeles Lakers duke it out with the Boston Celtics in one of the most highly anticipated games of the month of March, disaster struck when LeBron James exited the game with 6:44 left to play in regulation and never returned. While fans initially weren’t sure of the status of “King James,” […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024-25, the season has to be split into two distinct segments: before and after the acquisition of Luka Doncic. That’s right, after toiling away in the middle of the pack, looking like a flawed playoff team for much of the season, the Lakers have seemingly gone […]

LeBron James knows when to get locked in for a big game. But he knows when to spark cackles among viewers. He pulled off a humorous moment before the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics heavyweight battle Saturday, involving Richard Jefferson. The ESPN color commentator Jefferson appeared to try to get his mic going. Jefferson […]

As the NBA world gears up for Saturday night’s marquee matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the champion Boston Celtics, Hall of Fame forward Paul Pierce gave props to Lakers All-Star LeBron James for his 50,000 points. James reached an unpreceded career milestone that Pierce says he may never see topped in his lifetime, […]

LeBron James’ former teammate Kevin Love weighed in on the viral confrontation between James and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 113-109 overtime win against the New York Knicks on Thursday night. On Friday, Love took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to respond to Smith’s comments about the interaction, which stemmed […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum just turned 27 and is eager to stay at the top of his game for as long as possible. To do so, he knows he could pick up a few pointers from Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who he faces on Saturday night during a primetime showdown. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the champion Boston Celtics on Saturday night. LeBron James is on the injury report alongside Luka Doncic, with both players listed as probable. James is dealing with left foot soreness, while Doncic has a right knee contusion after scoring 32 points, 12 assists, and seven rebounds against the New York […]

Many speculated the cause of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James confronting ESPN’s Stephen A Smith at the end of Thursday night’s 113-109 overtime win against the New York Knicks, but it was quickly confirmed. During ESPN’s First Take, Smith revealed James had confronted him over his son, Lakers rookie Bronny James. Stephen A. pleaded with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Boston Celtics on Saturday in a highly anticipated NBA matchup between two of the league’s top teams. L.A. enters the contest with a 40-21 record, owning the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, while Boston is 45-18 and is No. 2 in the Eastern […]

Luka Doncic revealed the key player to the Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling 113-109 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday. The clash between the two NBA heavyweights was electric, ending in an overtime classic. The Lakers gained the edge after regulation time partly due to an injury to star point guard Jalen Brunson. Nevertheless, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers secured a 113-109 overtime win over the New York Knicks on Thursday, but the real drama unfolded afterward. Cameras captured James having a tense conversation with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, who was sitting courtside. Smith later explained the confrontation on First Take, revealing that LeBron approached him about […]

Social media went in flames after the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers faced off, as someone caught a video of LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith having a short interaction that didn’t look nice. Many people have assumed that James pressed Smith for comments made about his son, Bronny James, earlier in the […]

Saturday’s forthcoming matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics has developed into a must-see matchup courtesy of Luka Doncic and LeBron James’ instant on-court chemistry. Approximately a month ago, the Celtics were in another stratosphere, tuning up for a repeat bid while the Lakers were swimming upstream against the NBA’s S-tier competition.  However, […]

LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith’s tense courtside exchange after the Lakers’ thrilling overtime win against the Knicks has fueled speculation about its cause. James, visibly agitated, confronted the ESPN personality before heading to the locker room, while Smith, shaking his head in disagreement, returned to his seat, per TMZ. I didn’t want to have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their win streak to eight games with a 113-109 overtime victory against the New York Knicks on Thursday night, improving their season record to 40-21. However, a postgame confrontation between LeBron James and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith quickly went viral. James, who recorded a near triple-double with 31 points, 12 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James confronted ESPN’s Stephen A Smith, which has many speculating about the context of the exchange. Many believe it was over James’ son, Bronny James, as Smith has been critical toward the Lakers’ prospect. In January, Smith asked LeBron to the Bronny charade, stating the second-round draft pick didn’t belong […]

When two of the most valuable NBA franchises collide, the hype is always going to be through the roof, but rarely does the action validate all the buzz. It did on Thursday, though. The Los Angeles Lakers (40-21) erased a 13-point deficit in the second half and outlasted the New York Knicks (40-22) in overtime, […]

LeBron James is regarded as the best basketball player in the world by many. In fact, he recently became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 points in his career. But as stellar as his legacy is, it isn’t perfect by any means. Here are the 10 biggest stains on LeBron James’ legacy, […]

In the aftermath of the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers have climbed up the Western Conference standings with their new star duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Since the Doncic trade, the Lakers have gone 11-2 and currently hold the No. 2 seed in the West. The Lakers’ rise in the standings […]

How big was Devin Vassell’s night in a Spurs win vs. the Brooklyn Nets? Only LeBron James has enjoyed a similar game in the annals of NBA history. With a career-highs in points (37) and three-pointers (8), the former Florida State Seminole also tied personal bests with four steals and 14 field goals. It’s a […]

Topps wasted no time commemorating Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ historic 50,000-point milestone with an exclusive trading card. While James delivered the buckets, one lucky fan will claim the prize—a one-of-a-kind card featuring his autograph and a piece of his game-worn arm sleeve from the record-setting night. The trading card manufacturing company announced Wednesday […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA as of late, having won seven consecutive games. With Luka Doncic finding his shot and his rhythm, the Lakers have shot up to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. The Lakers have another big game on Thursday against the […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took a sarcastic jab at superstar LeBron James after scoring his 50,000-point milestone in Tuesday’s 136-115 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. James scored 34 points on 10-of-18 attempts, including 5-of-10 from deep, and a perfect 9-for-9 from the free-throw line. He also finished with eight rebounds, six […]

Winning an NBA MVP award is already difficult in itself. But throughout league history, we’ve witnessed how newly crowned MVPs fail to get the job done in the postseason. In fact, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has won three MVPs in four seasons, but the one time Jokic won NBA Finals MVP came in the […]

LeBron James has long been known for his deep appreciation of music, and he made waves once again by likening basketball to a musical art form. His latest comments drew the attention of Hollywood actor and die-hard New York Knicks fan Ben Stiller, who responded in a simple yet enthusiastic manner, Sportskeeda reports. LeBron’s Artistic […]

Stephen A. Smith delivered a surprising take on the ongoing GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan during Wednesday’s edition of ESPN’s First Take. The longtime sports analyst, who has consistently defended Jordan as the greatest of all time, acknowledged James’ unparalleled longevity and admitted that the debate might not be necessary anymore. “I’ve […]

Los Angeles played host to a historic night of basketball as LeBron James cemented his legacy by becoming the first NBA player to score 50,000 career points. With A-list celebrities in attendance, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Orlando Bloom, and Floyd Mayweather, James delivered another iconic moment at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night, per TMZ. […]

It was in February 2023 when LeBron James became the all-time leading scorer of the NBA (regular season only), with the Los Angeles Lakers star nailing a fadeaway over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams. A little over two years later, James somehow one-upped himself in the scoring department, becoming the first-ever player in league […]

The Luka Doncic trade has been everything the Los Angeles Lakers had hoped it would be and more. On Tuesday night, Doncic kept it rolling for the West’s second-seeded Lakers, dropping 30 points, eight rebounds, and 15 assists in a masterclass that only his stat-sheet stuffing teammate LeBron James could somehow manage to outshine. James […]

LeBron James entered the Los Angeles Lakers’ Tuesday night matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans just one point shy of the 50,000-point mark for his career — regular season and playoffs combined. LeBron wasted no time in accomplishing the feat, as he sank the first three of his 34 points on the night on a […]

LeBron James is at that point in his career where he’s looking to complete some side quests; at 40 years of age, the Los Angeles Lakers star has accomplished everything there is to accomplish in his Hall of Fame career — most notably overtaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. On Sunday night, […]