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LeBron James voiced strong support for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown as an NBA MVP candidate after the Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-89 on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Brown led the way with 32 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in 36 minutes. He came close to a triple-double while guiding a Boston […]

The Boston Celtics recently took care of business against the Los Angeles Lakers on the road, defeating them 111-89. Jaylen Brown led the way with 32 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, and he continues to lead the Celtics in a season where many thought they wouldn’t be that good. For Brown, this shows all […]

On Sunday night in Los Angeles, the Boston Celtics silenced the home crowd with a convincing 111-89 win over the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. The victory improved Boston to 37-19, second in the East, and completed a 2-0 season sweep of Los Angeles. With 32 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and three steals, Jaylen Brown […]

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics, 111-89, on Sunday, it was a memorable evening for the fans, as the team honored one of its most iconic figures in former coach Pat Riley. The halftime ceremony was a special tribute to Riley to celebrate his statue, which was unveiled outside Crypto.com […]

Jaylen Brown put up another masterful performance on Sunday to lead the Boston Celtics past the Los Angeles Lakers, 111-89, at Crypto.com Arena. Brown finished with a game-high 32 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and four steals, as the Celtics improved to 37-19. The Lakers fell to 34-22. No less than LeBron James has lauded […]

J. Cole does not sprinkle NBA references into his music for decoration. He builds with them. Basketball has long shaped how he measures greatness, frames competition, and explains ambition. From legends like Michael Jordan to rising forces like Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards, Cole uses the league as a scoreboard for his own legacy. On […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the LA Clippers for the final time in the 2025-26 regular season, and like those matchups usually do, this one went down to the wire. And while LeBron James was out there to close the game out, Kawhi Leonard was forced to leave late with an ankle injury. James […]

Deandre Ayton may never take the next step in his career. He could just be an impressive center who falls short of true stardom. The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans understand the kind of player the 2018 No. 1 overall pick is, but they want him to play with palpable energy and joy. He […]

LeBron James may no longer be the star man on the Los Angeles Lakers with the advent of a certain Luka Doncic. However, at 41, James is still defying odds, and had plenty to work through in the win as he returned with 13 points and 11 assists. Head coach JJ Redick shared a tidbit […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will host the LA Clippers on Friday night, their first game back after the All-Star break, and LeBron James orignally appeared on the team’s injury report as questionable. James was listed as dealing with left knee soreness. However, he was upgraded to available an hour before the game. Here is everything […]

Speculation surrounding LeBron James and his future with the Los Angeles Lakers continues to intensify, with one league insider openly embracing the idea of a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the latest episode of Clutch Scoops, ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel said he believes momentum is building toward James leaving Southern California this summer […]

As Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s popularity even rivals the NBA to some degree, sports analyst Nick Wright would make an interesting comparison about her reach to the mainstream compared to some stars in the other basketball league. With the goal for Clark to come back from injury for the Fever and dominate this upcoming […]

Every basketball fan will wholeheartedly agree that the day the 40-year-old Lebron James retires will be the end of an era, and the clock is slowly but surely ticking down. And while James may be working consistently to extend his career, Caitlin Clark found humor in one of his recent confessions. The Los Angeles Lakers […]

There are just about eight weeks left in the 2025-26 NBA season, and coming out of the All-Star break, all 30 teams find themselves in a unique spot in the power rankings. While some are focused on maximizing their draft position for what is a highly anticipated 2026 NBA Draft, others are still fighting for […]

For almost the entirety of his career, it seems as though LeBron James has been chasing the ghost that has loomed large over his career in Michael Jordan. And perhaps the Los Angeles Lakers star is on his way to taking a page out of Jordan’s playbook by finishing out his career in the same […]

The Los Angeles Lakers certainly lucked into getting Luka Doncic in a bombshell trade that continues to reverberate around the association. However, the Lakers had already built their roster with Anthony Davis in mind that LA hasn’t been able to surround Doncic just yet with the pieces he needs to power a championship charge. At […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James owns the most illustrious signature sneaker line in NBA history outside only Michael Jordan himself. In celebrating his twenty-third season in the league, the lifetime Nike athlete released his signature Nike LeBron 23, the latest installment in the league’s longest-running signature line. Next up, we’ll see a new colorway inspired […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for the second half of the NBA season after All-Star weekend at the Intuit Dome. The Lakers are in playoff position currently, but will still need to turn up the heat down the stretch of the season in order to secure a top six seed in the […]

LeBron James’ future is currently up in the air, as there is speculation he could retire from the NBA, re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, or even sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers for next season. With rumors running rampant, franchise governor Jeanie Buss weighed in on James’ future. Buss, who is 64 years old, claimed […]

The future of LeBron James has been a topic that has loomed large over the NBA season. James is in his 23rd year with the NBA and is still performing at a pace that puts him among the best players in the league. So, what will the Lakers do in the offseason once his contract […]

Carmelo Anthony has never been one to bite his tongue, and his latest take on the state of the NBA is as spicy as a vintage “Hoodie Melo” midrange jumper. On a recent episode of the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, the former Los Angeles Lakers star didn’t just praise his long-time friend LeBron James; he […]

After Deni Avdija made history at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game as the first Israeli player to make the game, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James discussed him and his aspirations to visit Israel. Speaking to reporters, James praised Avdija. He stands by his opinion that Avdija is worthy of being named an NBA All-Star […]

Anthony Edwards’ career is on a rapid upward trajectory, and he’s establishing himself as a surefire Hall of Famer even though he’s only six seasons into his NBA career. The Minnesota Timberwolves star is achieving plenty of accomplishments this early on in his career, with the latest being him nabbing the All-Star Game MVP honors […]

Los Angeles Laker superstar forward LeBron James has nothing but respect for Minnesota Timberwolves star shooting guard Anthony Edwards. Following the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Los Angeles, James was asked for his thoughts on Edwards, whose Team Stars defeated James and Team Stripes in the championship round of the NBA […]

In 2026, LeBron James made the All-Star team for the 22nd time in his career, with coaches recognizing just how impactful of a star he is even though he hasn’t really been as prolific as he was in the past for the Los Angeles Lakers. James has the most All-Star nods in NBA history, with […]

They may be good friends now, but Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green surely had their heated battles in the past. In Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Green hit James in the groin area after getting tangled up. Later […]

On Sunday evening, the NBA All-Star game took place in the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. Participating in the festivities was Lakers star LeBron James, who has long been known as one of the game’s most entertaining players. While the festivities might be taking place in Southern California, James recently spoke on why he […]

The Chicago Bulls’ Josh Giddey may not be a part of the NBA’s All-Star weekend this time around. However, there is little doubt that he has been playing at an All-Star level in recent months, averaging 18.6 points, 8.8 assists and 8.6 rebounds per game in his second season in Chicago. And while he is […]

On Sunday, the NBA All-Star game will get underway from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, with Lakers star LeBron James taking part in the festivities. James was recently made ineligible for the All-NBA team this year due to his absences from the lineup this season, but he will still be in uniform for the […]

For another year, LeBron James has opted to do his NBA All-Star press conference separately from others, and of course, that has led some people to believe that big news is coming. Just to get it out of the way early, James was asked what his plans for retirement will be, and he gave the […]

Anthony Edwards has been one of the most exciting players in the league for the past few years, and he is a part of the new generation that will take over the game. It won’t be long until players like him will take the throne, as LeBron James’ time in the league could be coming […]

The idea of LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers for one last dance would be appealing for star guard Donovan Mitchell. Rumors of James uniting with his first NBA team to end his career has been circling around the league. The veteran star is going through his eighth season and counting with the Los […]

Former NBA player Ron Harper participated in the NBA Shooting Stars Competition during NBA All-Star Weekend with his two sons, Ron Harper Jr. and Dylan Harper. After the contest was completed, Harper Sr. was talking with media members along side his sons. During that time, he hit LeBron James with a wild stray. Harper, who […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama made clear Saturday that he will not become emotional when Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James eventually retires. Speaking during NBA All-Star Media Day at Intuit Dome, Wembanyama was asked whether he would shed a tear when James steps away from the game. “No.” laughing He then added: “I’m […]

As NBA All-Star festivities continue at Intuit Dome, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama acknowledged the influence Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has had on his understanding of what it means to be the face of the league. Wembanyama spoke during the NBA’s All-Star Media Day on Saturday, reflecting on James’ two-decade run at […]

As NBA All-Star festivities continue at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Luka Doncic expressed confidence that the Los Angeles Lakers have the potential to win a championship this season. Speaking with Chris Haynes during an NBA TV broadcast on Saturday, Doncic made clear that the team’s objective remains unchanged despite injury setbacks and inconsistent availability […]

Chris Bosh believes the Miami Heat still had championship potential after LeBron James departed in 2014 and said he was motivated to win a title without his former teammate. Speaking on the latest episode of the All the Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the Hall of Famer reflected on the immediate aftermath […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran LeBron James will not be present for this year’s Media Day ahead of his 22nd All-Star game. Before what could be James’ last All-Star game appearance, LeBron’s media availability will be before Sunday’s event. James has done this before, as NBA insider Marc Stein noted. “The NBA announces that the Lakers’ […]

Ahead of Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s sixth All-Star Game appearance, he talked about the longevity of his career, one month removed from teammate LeBron James’ 41st birthday. For Doncic, he can’t see himself in James’ shoes amidst the 26-year-old’s eighth NBA season. Doncic sees a long career in front of him, but isn’t […]