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With less than a week left in the regular season, rumors of LeBron James’ next destination are aplenty, and the mystery involving The Decision, Part II has just about every team salivating at the thought of acquiring him. San Antonio Spurs forward Danny Green wasn’t the exception, knowing James’ fondness for head coach Gregg Popovich and […]

Being compared to an all-time great brings on a lot of pressure and expectations that many will not be able to live up to. The search for “the next LeBron James” just might be over with Sixers rookie Ben Simmons practically being handed the title by the man who he is being compared to. “I […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum wasted no time during the first episode of his new podcast Pull Up, dropping a bomb nugget on LeBron James’ offseason destination. McCollum said that it wouldn’t be smart to rule out James going to the Philadelphia 76ers, despite not presenting the clear-cut case that the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The narrative revolving around LeBron James’ upcoming free agency has become a consistent topic of debates in the NBA. Different teams have been trying to woo the King and the fans are even stepping up their game by renting billboards to entice James to bring his talents to their respective cities. There’s no denying that […]

The historic moment came in the middle of the first quarter of the game versus the New Orleans Pelicans. LeBron James didn’t just grab Michael Jordan’s double-digits scoring record, he took it down with authority. James drove left against the Pelicans’ Solomon Hill and with no one protecting the paint, rose up for the two-handed […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was at the helm during LeBron James’ stint with the team when he won his first and second ring. So it’s not really a surprise that Spoelstra knows King James’ every tendency on offense. The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Heat faced against each other Tuesday night at the American […]

A few months from now, the King will be deciding which city will have the privilege of watching him play almost nightly next season in his pursuit of more championship rings. LeBron James’ free agency this summer will not only affect fans but also the economy of the city he will leave. When James first […]

NBA salaries are some of the most lucrative in all of sports, with the best players’ contracts amounting to more than $200 million. The salary cap has hit the roof to the point where teams are able to offer huge contracts to today’s players. It’s never been better to be an NBA player than today given […]

Chris Bosh and LeBron James are close friends, as most hoops fans know. As teammates, they won two championships with the Miami Heat. However, when asked who he thinks this season’s MVP honors will go to, Bosh tipped his cap to Houston Rockets guard James Harden. “LeBron has taken some flak for calling himself the […]

Before LeBron James and Dwyane Wade went up against each other for the 30th time, Wade commented on what it’s like to play against his best friend. Wade shared he looked forward to the competition but also shared a tidbit on who he thinks is the greatest of all-time. A video shows Wade being interviewed […]

One of the best point guards ever was a guest on NBA TV’s “Game Time” on Monday night where he shared his thoughts on the greatest player of all-time. Isiah Thomas loves basketball conversations as much as any analyst but his opinions are bolstered by years of playing at the highest level. Thomas is a […]

A recent poll of ESPN’s basketball writers released a list of the best game-changers in NBA history. Among them was LeBron James, who ranked a close second right after Michael Jordan, who led the race at No. 1. Cracking the top-10 was Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, joining the Cleveland Cavaliers forward as […]

Dwyane Wade entered Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 14-15 all-time record going head-to-head against longtime friend LeBron James. That mark is now even after the Miami Heat doled out a convincing 98-79 win over James’ team, putting a deadlock on their all-time clash. “Every time I look forward to the environment. I […]

It’s not a secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to sign LeBron James this summer to bring the franchise back to respectability and compete for a championship once again. It’s been eight years since the Lakers won a championship, much less play in the Finals. Recruiting James to play for them is not […]

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade didn’t brag about his sweet rejections of LeBron James’ shot, despite doing so in front of his home base, with fans cheering his name and with rousing applause for his defensive instincts. The 36-year-old shooting guard turned the clock back and swatted his best friend in the league ruthlessly, taking […]

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are the best of friends no doubt. Yet when the two are on opposing sides of one another, it’s all business. They two were reunited tonight in the American Airlines Arena. They seem to be wearing similar kicks as a sign of their reunion. But things eventually got competitive once […]

Comparisons between LeBron James and Michael Jordan have raged on for quite some time now, and that trend will likely continue into the future. By most accounts, these are two of the greatest players to have graced a hardwood floor. One man who knows these two legends both on and off the court is Golden […]

The NBA announced Monday that LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and LaMarcus Aldridge of the San Antonio Spurs were named Players of the Week, per the league’s PR relayed by ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly. The NBA has announced that Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge have been named the […]

The three-point shot has never been as prevalent in the NBA as it has been over the past few seasons. It’s the en vogue shot in the sport. One shot that will never ever go out of style, however, is the dunk – especially those that are made through traffic and served right in the […]

It is no secret the Los Angeles Lakers are creating enough cap space to sign two max contract players this offseason like LeBron James and Paul George. They took a major step at the trade deadline when they traded Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. for Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye, and the Cleveland Cavaliers 2018 […]

Playing without five of their top players, LeBron James took matters into his own hands and carried the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 132-129 over the East-leading Toronto Raptors. With the win, the Cavaliers snapped the Raptors’ franchise record 9-game road winning streak. They’ve also won 9 of their last 10 home games against Toronto including […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is playing in his 15th season in the NBA. And he has finally shown signs of fatigue. In a clip posted by Cleveland Sports Talk, LeBron is seen sleeping on defense during their game against the Toronto Raptors: How not to play defense, presented by LeBron James: pic.twitter.com/09ktcGogzC — BIGPLAY […]

Time is a flat circle, looping in on itself with the slightest of variations until, one day, LeBron James is looking across the court to an alternate dimension version of himself in 21-year-old Ben Simmons. The lineage of each can be traced back decades. The wonderment of 6-foot-9 Magic Johnson whipping the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Milwaukee Bucks faced off on Monday night and it was quite the battle with Giannis Antetokunmpo and the LeBron James both having huge games. Antetokunmpo played 39 minutes and put up 37 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. James played 40 minutes and he put up 40 points, 12 rebounds, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo had his third straight 30-point outing in the Milwaukee Bucks’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, but it wasn’t his scoring prowess that had him thinking, but rather his defense that tormented himself following the game. The Greek Freak led the Bucks with 37 points, but it was his defensive assignment, […]

Shortly after noon on Monday, the NBA officially announced that Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook have been named Players of the Week in their respective conferences for games played from Monday, March 12, through Sunday, March 18. For James, this marks the 60th time he’s earned the title […]

Chicago Bulls guard David Nwaba, a player who has had quite a journey into the NBA, not scared of LeBron James. Nwaba has not been in the league for very long, and James is, well, James. Many young players who have played against him often have a sense of reverence and appropriate fear when the […]

Damian Lillard wasn’t shy to give props when they’re due, as his center Jusuf Nurkic fell victim to one of LeBron James’ poster dunks last night, commending The Bosnian Beast for daring to challenge The King at the rim. “It was crazy,” said Lillard of James’ monster dunk over Nurkic, according to Sean Highkin. “But […]

Despite spending only two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Matt Barnes has shared his good wishes and intentions for the franchise. On In The Zone with Chris Broussard, Barnes said that he wants LeBron James and Paul George or DeMarcus Cousins — who are free agents in the summer — to sign with the Lakers. […]

One may argue that LeBron James and Tyronn Lue have not had the best of player-coach relationships. On Thursday during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Portland Trail Blazers, believers of the said notion got more ammo to their cause after a heated moment on the Cavs’ bench. The former four-time MVP can be […]

Following Thursday morning’s shootaround in Portland, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James had high praise for Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. The two athletes are friends, so James’ admiration of Lillard’s game should come as no surprise. During his media availability, James noted that Lillard is “a superstar in our league.” It’s certainly hard to argue […]

There was a buzz around the air in L.A. this past weekend when a certain NBA player showed up to play at Staples Center for two nights. LeBron James led his Cleveland Cavaliers to battle against the L.A. Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers; he fell short in both contests on his final trip to […]

Julius Randle has been rapidly building his case for staying in the City of Angels, after being a sure-fire goner due to the Los Angeles Lakers grand plans during this 2018 free agency period. The 23-year-old could make an additional fortune than his soon-to-be next contract if he had a penny for every time he’s […]

With still a few more months before the start of this year’s free agency, the talks on where some of the big names will end up playing next are already starting to intensify. That includes LeBron James, who is expected to be one of the highly coveted players starting July 1. While many teams will […]

As most hoops fans know, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James can become a free agent at the end of this season. Discussions of where the three-time champion might be playing next season have been heating up in recent days, with former San Antonio Spurs swingman Stephen Jackson being the latest to throw in his two […]

Following the dramatic 113-108 win by the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night, LeBron James was feeling good about himself. Making one clutch basket after another and another will do that to you. After the Nuggets came all the way back from a 16-point deficit to take the lead, the game was a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have always been a big-time player in free agency until recent years, where they have repeatedly come up empty in their search for the next star to rise to the throne. Following Kobe Bryant’s retirement, the team has struck out consistently, failing to lure big names into playing in La La […]

In the second and final matchup of the 2017-18 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers came away with a 127-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers behind Julius Randle’s 36 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists in 38 minutes. As the Lakers reached the 30-win mark for the first time since the 2012-13 season, much of […]

The game on Sunday between the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers is more than just a regular season matchup. It does have a lot of subplots to it, led by LeBron James’ potential addition to the Purple and Gold as it is no secret that they will pursue the Cavs superstar this summer. While […]